Love finding new spots to eat! This spot has been open for a couple of months and my friend and I went for dinner on a Tuesday evening. I was too hungry and forgot to take pictures of the food, but this is what we ordered: Ceviche, Salad, vegan kaarage(mushrooms), garlic edamame and matcha tiramisu for dessert. Be warned that they have a limited menu, but the things they do offer are very yummy--and there are many vegan options. -Ceviche - my friend had it and enjoyed it -Salad- so simple and yet so delicious, the dressing was particularly good. Perfect for a hot day. -Vegan Kaarage- this was good enough...texture is fantastic but could use more sauce. We asked for chilli to add to it. -Edamame was finger licking good. -Matcha tiramisu- very good would order it again in a heartbeat. The staff was friendly, the place was clean and cozy. Street parking is limited but there is a parking lot across the way for under $10. Overall it was a good experience! read more

Absolutely phenomenal food! Creative yet traditional, outstanding freshness, flavor & presentation. Loved all the cute dishes & how beautifully everything was presented. Standout flavors in every dish we ordered. The fish broth was a great starter. The mountain potatoes are the best fried food I've ever tried. Sashimi options were divine, everything exceeded any expectations I had walking in. The owner is very kind, and informative about the dishes he is serving. You can tell he is passionate about what he does, you can taste it in every bite. Our server was attentive & kept our glasses full constantly. To top off the food being outstanding - the decor is a perfectly tailored mix of historical punk flyers, shirts, and memorabilia mixed with funky fun wallpapered bathrooms. They just added an outdoor patio & I look forward to coming to diner out there this summer. Highly recommend to anyone looking g for authentic Japanese food & enjoys a great ambiance! read more

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Okay, are you ready to step into a Jim Jarmusch film? This is it. The music, atmosphere and decor make it a one off like no other. The food: Shishito Peppers? Yes please. Vegan eel? Really F´ing good. Fried mushrooms and the Mountain Fries are a must. But the real belle of the ball is the Sashimi. Blue Fin Tuna and the Amberjack were both incredibly fresh. Simple but beautifully presented and delicious. The Funhouse is on point across the board. Food, check. Service, check. Ambiance, check. Go!! You won´t be disappointed. read more

Came here late on a Friday night for a light dinner and had a great time. Service was super friendly and the vibes are punky and fun. The menu changes regularly, so they have the daily offerings listed on 2 white boards - one for the raw bar and one for cooked food. Between the two of us, we ordered the agedashi mochi, vegan karaage, and mountain potato fries. We also ordered a glass of sake and a sapporo. The agedashi mochi was really tasty and fun! We've only ever had agedashi tofu so it was interesting to have chewy mochi in a savory broth like that, but we loved it! The vegan karaage that day was mushroom. It was served with a little salad and a bright mayo on the side which was a perfect pairing. The Japanese mountain fries were filling, but I think they were a bit under-salted, and I do wish they were served with a sauce. I'd probably skip them next time. I will say that their sushi looked really good because we saw other people ordering it. If we were hungrier, we would have ordered some, but that'll have to be saved for next time. Overall, we loved it! The prices are fair and the vibes are chill. Will definitely be back if I'm around Little Tokyo again soon. read more

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A great Izakaya with a simple but tasty menu. I went for the beef bowl which has some definite high end Yoshinoya vibes. They've also got a selection of sashimi, soups, salads and more. It's tiny, but tucked far enough away from the main drag that you can probably get a seat. read more

Funhouse - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The passion and reverence for fresh sashimi and punk rock resonate with each bite and song in this unusual restaurant for fans of the storied Atomic Cafe and cozy sushi bars of Japan. The owner quietly assembles beautiful plates of sashimi with the kind of attentiveness to detail you would expect of a master sushi chef -- except rather than being in a traditional environment, you're surrounded by vintage punk rock posters and ephemera. Who knew the sound of Sid Vicious pairs so nicely with fresh toro sashimi. I recommend going with their sashimi specials. The had a marinated snapper that was meaty and fresh, the perfect antidote to a hot LA day. read more

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An awesome spot for a bite and drink before a show, or for a meandery conversation at the bar. Sake, octopus, black snapper (stunner), mountain fries, and an oyster shooter that collapsed time. Thank you Tsubasa, Brandon, and Amanda! read more

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Seriously had an amazing time at Funhouse! The chef Tsubasa is a bit of a punk legend in LA, and his food did not disappoint. My crew got like every vegan option available that day (they are rotating the menu!) and also some fish stuff that they loved. the vegan Eel is an eggplant dish that was SO good! A little sweet, a little umami, a little char. Seriously a perfect egg plant ! The vegan Karage (fried chicken) was kind of the star in my opinion. It's a battered mushroom that is so good! He gets the crunchy texture and flavor, while retaining the mushroom just enough. I absolutely loved this I could have eaten a bucket. The app order comes with a little salad, but you can also add them on to your curry. I got the spicy vegan tomato curry and it was AMAZING! V flavorful! I love spice, this wasn't too spicy and it had really great little veggies in there. We also got the mountain potatoes which were delicious The ephemera is really exciting if you're a punk fan. He's got some OG Slash mags and merch and so many great flyers!!! And they also have a very cute old school diner counter which I love. Cute vibe! Everyone's so cool and welcoming I can't wait to come back and try all the vegan options that they come up with! read more

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Just awesome. Owner operated, great vibe, itzakaya bar with a small indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful fresh sushi, sake and beer. Personal, cozy and a cool rock & roll theme. read more

Funhouse - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always have a good time and good service at Funhouse! Servers AND founder of the Izakaya are very accommodating and attentive to each customer! The food is curated so well and you can tell that the founder put his whole heart and soul into each dish. Ambiance is right up my alley, love that the walls are covered with flyers and posters from all of my favorite punk bands. Anyone that has anything bad to say about Funhouse is more than likely already unhappy in life cos there is no way the staff AND founder will let any customer leave unsatisfied with the food and service! Try out Funhouse, you will not be disappointed! Also- best events in town!! Keep an eye out for their punk rock markets on Sundays every other month! read more

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Good food and I love the decor. Loved the egg plant, amberjack, seared tuna, and happy hour specials. read more

Funhouse - Punk and Rock memorabilia - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing Service Amazing Staff Amazing food. LAs hidden gem. We always start with the spicy edamame and mountain fries. In Chef Tsubasa We Trust . read more

Funhouse - Restaurant Decor - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awesome vibe and light flavorful food. The beef udon and dashi tofu is incredible. Herbacious!

Food and service are amazing. Everyone is so welcoming. Such a joy to eat there!!! We will definitely be back. read more

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Great Japanese Izakaya with some garage punk vibes. The decor is great, the food delicious and the service is amazing. A new go to place to bring friends or make them. read more

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This spot has a '70s punk rock aesthetic with a well thought out interior that shows attention to detail. The food is flavorful with fresh ingredients and the sashimi is really good,. Good music, good energy, and friendly servers make it an easy place to enjoy and come back to. This place has character! read more

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So, I really wanted to love this place. It had all the stuff I know I'd really enjoy and embrace. The 77 punk feel, sushi duh and records playing in the background. Sadly, I have to say the sushi was sub par and dry. The hostess was so attentive and delightful. However, the sushi chef / owner was sooo pretentious and condescending. I have a lot of friends in the punk scene and as a fellow punk myself, felt so disappointed and underwhelmed. My partner and I lived in little Tokyo for many years had so many friends from different businesses in the neighborhood. Just disappointing. Idk maybe if you know him personally this place might be a good time sad it wasn't inviting for us. read more

I saw this location pop up a few months ago while driving by. Finally got a chance to take a seat. Fantastic all the way around. Clean and neat table set ups, nice staff and cool tunes. I had the 5 piece sashimi as a starter and the beef bowl as the main. Great attention to detail on the sashimi plate. The bowl was savory and well presented. Get here! read more

A punk rock themed izakaya! The waiter will come up to you with food options on a whiteboard menu, that will vary based on what is available that day. I went as a group of 3 and we decided to share appetizers and sashimi to get a taste of everything, and then we each ordered our own entree. The food was so carefully prepared and fresh that it was reminiscent of the way food is presented in Japan. Our waiter was actually from Japan as well, and I connected with them about my previous Japan travels. The space is small, but worth the wait. Lots of punk rock gig flyers and merch on the walls, along with 70s punk heard over the speakers. There was also a group of customers who brought their own 7" rock singles to play over the turntable that is also connected to the speakers. Parking might be tough, but worth the fight! read more

Funhouse - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time here but very impressed with chef and offerings. Started with fresh oyster cocktail. Simply amazing.

Food was amazing here I loved their sashimi it was amazing honestly the best sashimi I ever had! Also the service was nice so welcoming! Tsubasa was very friendly and made me feel welcomed! Also the ambience was really nice I've always loved punk rock stuff and Seeing black flag one of my favorite bands on the wall was amazing if you're into punk or just looking for a nice time while eating good i highly recommend this place! read more

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Great workers, great atmosphere, great food, great place. One of my new favorite places

had an excellent experience here. the atmosphere almost feels like i'm in someone's kitchen rather than a restaurant, but in the best way. i had some of the most high quality and expertly prepared sashimi i've ever eaten. the owner, tsubasa, is very friendly and easy to talk to and you can tell he puts a lot of love into what he does. the other staff were very nice as well. if you're into punk culture, japanese food, or both, i can't recommend this place enough. read more

delicious!! drove from south OC to eat at Funhouse, amazing!! Will definitely be back soon... excellent service!

Checked out the new spot in little Tokyo last night. Amazing food, friendly staff and super cool ambience. Definitely heading back!