Pro tip: RESERVATIONS. Thankfully my friends and I did because we were able to be seated…read moreimmediately. We enjoyed the patio, though I may want to do the sushi bar next for a different experience. Parking is in the back - valet only $10. Bring cash. My friends and I were definitely hungry and enjoyed every last bite. The flavors were beautiful and nothing was too overpowering. Sushi and oysters were both fresh. Hamachi Kama was a hefty piece. It was paired well with the salad with the pickled ginger. The tempura on spicy tuna was also a winner. Food came out fast and service was friendly. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

We came in from out of town and our friends recommended this place. They have some great dishes…read morethat you typically do not see at other restaurants. The menu is very long so you can go with someone who doesn't like sushi and they will be able to find a delicious meal. I would recommend going with a larger group so you can try many different dishes. We have great service and the restaurant was clean. We will go back but not as often as some other places due to the price. However, the nigiri was worth the price!

Best Happy Hour!…read more Food is great! Service is great

Food was excellent! The crispy gyoza dumblings were some of the best I had, and the service was…read moregreat and quick. Nice place to eat it at, very comfortable and pleasant.

Huge shout out to our server Troy! Food and service was excellent. 10/10 experience would come back…read moreagain!

Our server Ruth was very helpful and attentive. It was my first time here and she was very helpful…read morein recommending items to try out and how the menu worked. Will be coming back to this location again! Thank you again for the amazing service!

청결하고 착한 가격도 좋고 생선도 신선하고 직원들도 친절합니다 덕분에 지인들과 좋은 시간 가졌습니다 적근 추천 합니다…read moreThanks to the friendly staff, reasonable prices, and fresh, delicious food, my family had a wonderful time here. I highly recommend this place!

Amazing food coming from MD. So delicious with all the vibrant decorations for fall season and…read morehalloween. They're very polite and kind to all the customers and the quality of the food is spectacular.

Budonoki is such a cute spot for a girls' night or date night! I first came here with my bff and…read morethen I went back for girls night. Couldn't stop thinking about the spicy tuna so I had to go back for a date night with the hubby. The music is always great, and the ambiance is dark, cozy, and romantic, perfect for a night out. It gets packed quickly, so I definitely recommend making reservations. We got lucky and walked in without one, but we were seated right in front of the entrance. I didn't mind, though! There's both indoor and outdoor seating, but I personally prefer sitting indoors. The food is delicious! This was my third time here, and I always order the Spicy Tuna Hand Roll... it's definitely a must-try. The Budognochhi, Negima, chicken wings, and Curry Pan are also really good, although they tasted a little salty during my third visit. Maybe it was just me, but either way, I still love this place! I also loved the scallops dish. They had this really good Caesar salad but menu is always changing. Drinks are so cute. Don't steal their cute cups or else they'll charge you lol. Come on guys you are adults now... just go to daiso and buy one. Budonoki is a great choice for a romantic date night, girls' night, or any fun evening out.

been eyeing this spot for a while and finally got around to trying !! overall 3.75/5 !…read more my bf and i went saturday night around 8pm and didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes to the patio since it was full indoors. awa sparking cocktail -- tastes like v8, yommy matini martini -- strong af ! but i like it like that heh sweet potato with green onions -- i lov green onions i love sweet potatoes so yeah 10/10 aburi salmon -- ratio was not that great but flavorful ~ i've had better ones at a market wagyu steak -- it was yom but why were they sliced so thinly idgi i prefer the way i make my steaks lol orange creamsicle ice cream -- delish. not too sweet and creamy and a bit artificial tasting went around to find street parking or valet was like $15

We celebrated a birthday in OTOTO's private room and it was incredibly enjoyable. Not only was the…read morefood superb, but the service and sake suggestions were delightful, as well. We'll definitely be back! Thank you, OTOTO team.

Walked in at 6pm on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Cute cozy spot but be ware the parking…read morecan be tough! $13 valet parking + additional fee if paying by card. Favorite dishes were the eggplant the sweet potato and the katsu sando - John says that was the best sando ever. Nice fun staff. Would come back!

This place is amazing! I feel like it needs way more recognition. The staff are sooo impressively…read moreprofessional and helpful and the restaurant is fresh, clean and well lit. Super ambient. The Skytree roll is my dream sushi roll. It has seared albacore, and filled with crispy asparagus tempura and avocado. It's topped with chili crisp and served with a side of spicy, tangy ponzu sauce. I also loved the various sashimi options and the red snapper nigiri. Also the tempura is a MUST TRY here (get the pumpkin/kabocha at least). I'd say this place would be good for families and small parties. They have a kids menu and beef/poultry/pork options as well. I would love to try one of the desserts next time!

This is the best tuna sushi I've ever had! Everything is fresh, service very attentive and they…read morehave the best carpaccio in LA! Parking on the street and enjoy!

Chose this spot if many options in Little Tokyo after the East West Players showing of Wives last…read moreSunday. No wait time for a party of 2 at 6:45! Packed with people clearly enjoying their meals! Ordered hot hojicha and wakame (seaweed) udon with a side of shiso and cabocha (pumpkin) tempura; while my friend ordered mapo tofu udon. Love their homemade thick udon noodles. The broth made me nostalgic for my childhood and it was all delicious! Staff were very kind and attentive!

Located in the heart of Little Tokyo. There are a few parking garages nearby that you can park at…read more Came for lunch and it was busy. We put our name on the wait list and were seated in just a few min. They have indoor and outdoor but we opted for indoor since it was a bit chilly. Ordered the miso carbonara, chicken skin and shrimp tempura bowl. Sooo delicious! The udon in the carbonara tasted fresh and perfectly chewy. The shrimp tempura was battered just right and their tempura sauce had a great sweetness to it. The servers were nice. It was a great lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Jeffrey, thank you for making my birthday dinner so fun and special. Because of jeffrey's amazing…read moreenergy and kindness it made us stay longer !nd try more foods and more drinks from their amazing menu. Cesar salad Pickled veggies Chard cabbage Branzino Extensive Japanese alcoholic drinks were fantastic 10/10

Nice a Staff! Great Food, but limited Menu…read more Food portion size small for the price we paid.

The Bottom Line 5 stars: 5 stars for the service and the food! Some concerns with the location and…read moreparking as noted below, Highly recommended if you are in the area. Location 2 stars: In a plaza on Olympic Blvd in southeastern Koreatown, to the west of LA Live. Run-down area with some free street parking that becomes a tow-away zone during peak traffic hours in the morning and the afternoon. Check the street signs before parking. The on site parking in the plaza is limited, very crowded and tight. Venue 3 stars: Small modest setting. Indoor tables. No outdoor seating. Service 5 stars: Extremely attentive, friendly and caring! Food 5 stars: Yummy Korean Comfort Food! Small menu of Katsu, Bulgogi, Udon and Bibimbap. We had the Pork Belly Katsu and the Spicy Pork Bulgogi and both were delicious! Drinks 3 stars: Soft drinks!

5 stars on the food and more stars for the service. It's a humble spot in one of the abundant…read moreplazas in Ktown. Fun concept with ability to doodle on their walls! The aunty serving was really impressive being so passionate and extremely nice. She's literally serving on her own yet paying careful attention on each table's needs, even to the point how dishes got served and arranged on the table. We got their crab cream croquettes and cheese katsu set. The croquettes were perfectly crispy outside and creamy, fully stuffed inside; served with yummy dipping sauces. The cheese katsu was their signature and oh boy, you could see from the pic how serious the cheese game went. They're also way bigger than I thought!! Went very well with the salad, wakame, and soup.