Repeat customer. I love how welcoming the staff are when you enter the restaurant and throughout…read morethe meal. The food is phenomenal! You can really taste the quality of the fish that they used and the flavors are distinctly iEight's. Can't decide on what you want to try? Try the various spread on the combo sushi menu. The must have's? Creme brulee. Eat it FRESH right when it comes out for max flavor Salmon lavah. The salmon balanced with the spicy flavor Seared salmon. You just have to look at how it's served. I love that on a Saturday, you can see regulars who know the staff well and also new customers who just happen upon iEight. True gem in a quaint neighborhood.

lovely prices for the combo deals :) such kind staff and the place was decorated so cutely!read more

First time here but will 100% be back. It was a 5 star review from the service alone but once our…read morefood started to arrive it remained a 5 star review. Definitely recommend the vegan spicy ramen with impossible meat and tempura brussel sprouts. Thank you Rafael and Ivan for your excellent and friendly service!

I actually would say the kids meal is so worth it for $14 you get ramen, side of tempura chicken,…read morefries, salad, and a lollipop. I got the chicken over rice and a common theme here is that they give a good portion of food. The inside was decorated nicely and everything was clean. We came right at opening so it wasn't busy. Tip is they validate for 2 hrs of parking.

I think it's quite difficult to make blow me away ramen but boy did this ramen surprise me. I got…read morethe garlic knockout and I have never tasted more flavorful and garlicky broth it was actually heaven. Not only did it have around 4 different types of garlic in it but I don't remember it giving me awful garlic breath?! The magic behind it is insane. Absolutely worth the slightly higher pricing and I understand the wait. Super intimate seating, and gets crowded really fast so be sure to get there early (and no online reservations)! Recently revisited and tried the signature, definitely quite a bit more expensive but the best signature, not plain but basic (?) ramen. Super creamy with an egg and a pretty solid amount of protein (it's reflected in the price though). The enoki mushroom crisps small plate was super delichous slightly spicy snack, great app. I think I'd want to try a different more uniquely flavorful ramen next time.

We had high hopes for Mensho Tokyo, but unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the most…read moredisappointing dining experiences we've had in LA. Between the painfully slow service, underwhelming food, and inflated prices, there was very little to justify the hype. We arrived around 9pm, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. Despite that, we waited a good 35-40 minutes after ordering before our food finally arrived. Service throughout the evening was extremely slow and inattentive, to the point where I practically had to get up and approach the staff just to get their attention. We started with the Enoki Chips and Corn Wings. The enoki chips were over-fried and excessively oily, while the corn wings were bland and underseasoned. Neither appetizer was particularly memorable, and I've definitely had much better versions elsewhere. For our mains, we ordered the Classic Ramen, Lava Grilled Duck Mazemen, and Premium Kaisen Don. The Classic Ramen was a disappointment. While the noodles were nicely al dente, the broth was overwhelmingly thick and creamy without much depth or complexity. It was rich for the sake of being rich, lacking the layered umami flavors I would expect from a good bowl of ramen. By the end, I felt as though I'd just finished an incredibly greasy burger rather than a satisfying bowl of ramen. The Lava Grilled Duck Mazemen was probably the best dish of the evening. The duck had a pleasant charred, smoky flavor, and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. At least this dish had some character and balance compared to everything else we ordered. The biggest disappointment, however, was the Premium Kaisen Don. I was genuinely shocked when it arrived. There was absolutely nothing "premium" about it. The portion was so ridiculously small that it looked more like a sad little side dish than an actual entrée. Worse than the portion size was the quality. The rice was dry, noticeably warm, and didn't seem to have the proper seasoning of rice vinegar and sugar that you'd expect from sushi rice. The fish was sitting directly on top of this warm rice, which made the temperature of the sashimi particularly unappetizing. The tuna was especially concerning. The color and temperature seemed off, and it was riddled with tough, chewy tendons. The crab and uni were practically tasteless, lacking the natural sweetness and delicate flavors you'd expect from quality seafood. For something marketed as a "premium" seafood bowl, both the execution and ingredient quality were shockingly poor. What made the experience even more frustrating was that we had just arrived in LA after a long flight from NYC. My kids were absolutely starving, yet even they didn't want to finish their food because they said it's not good. Overall, the food was below average, the portions were disappointing, and the prices were completely unjustified for the quality and quantity served. Add painfully slow and inattentive service, and it made for an incredibly frustrating dining experience. LA has no shortage of excellent Japanese restaurants, and unfortunately, Mensho Tokyo fell far short of expectations. At these prices, I expect much better execution, ingredient quality, and service. This was easily one of our worst dining experiences in LA, and I wouldn't return and would not recommend it.

FOOD They had a great buy one get 1 half off special on…read moretheir sushi rolls which was quite the deal. I got the baked salmon roll which was my favorite from the two. The other was the soft shell crab roll which also was tasty. The flavors were on point with the combination of the sweet and umami. SERVICE Ordered my food to go then decided I wanted to eat it there. The owner was nice and gave great customer service. He even serve my baked salmon roll for there, and plated the other roll to go. I thought it was such a nice touch since I was on the phone and forgot to communicate that I'd like it done that way. He literally read my mind. AMBIANCE The place was elegant, and quieter which was perfect for the setting. There was tv on in case I needed some entertainment. I had a FT call I had to take with my friend but was also able to enjoy my food. It was a great place I'll definitely be visiting again.

I want to start this off by saying I've ordered delivery from Blosom quite a few times and the food…read morehas always been good, decent quality. It's not the best, but it's consistent and tasty. However, to not keep paying delivery fees, we decided to go in person since the restaurant is close by, and that was a mistake. It's a cute, clean restaurant in a weird location, tucked into a corner by the target. They have tablets at the tables, which is fun, and they still brought paper menus, but we ordered off the tablet. It is odd because while my husband was deciding what to order, the tablet told us to order or it would time out. So I ordered my food and sent it in and then a few seconds later, my husband put in his order. Mine came out quickly and was the quality I'd come to expect. And then...we waited. And waited. Other parties slowly trickled in (prior it had been mostly empty). When I saw they got their food long before my husband received his, I flagged one of the two waitresses and she assured us they were working on it. Like me, my husband got two sushi rolls. It took another 15 minutes (during which time soups and plates had been handily delivered to other tables) before my husband finally got his food. There was no apology, and no acknowledgment that two rolls took over a half hour. If they had forgotten the order or something had gone awry, that's fine! I understand the chaos of a busy kitchen. But to not acknowledge or check on us in a near empty restaurant is just poor service. I will stick to ordering online.

My favorite hand rolls in LA!! Everything is always so fresh and delicious. The seaweed is super…read morecrispy, which makes such a difference, and the baked crab hand roll is the BESTTT. The staff is also always so friendly and welcoming. I keep coming back for it, definitely one of my favorite spots!

Yunomi is hands down the best hand roll spot i have ever tried. i've tried over 6 spots just here…read morein LA, and my top spot used to be Kazunori. but boy oh boy, have times changed. I got the 5 hand roll set and every hand roll was just amazing. the quality of each fish, the precision in how they roll it (meaning nothing was falling out) and the warm fluffy rice. guys if you try one spot in LA, please let this be it! i also tried their fried brussel sprouts and those were a hit as well. i joined the waitlist on Yelp saturday around ~6:30pm and we didn't get sat until 8:30. so this place is definitely a "can't show up unannounced and get sat". I tried coming last saturday around 8:30 and they told me I wouldn't be able to get a seat (party of 2) so this time around i made sure to get on the waitlist! staff is observant and always making sure everything it up to your standard. it's a perfect date spot or a spot to catch up with friends! they have both indoor/outdoor seating as well. come hungry!!!

Afuri's ramen and the broth does not feel heavy on the stomach, I really like that. Great taste!…read moreIts a nice space, not too crowded typically. Culver steps is a beautiful casual hangout spot as is where Afuri is located. You do get parking validation, added plus!

I'm a huge fan of afuri in Tokyo, super happy that I've been able to live near both locations in…read moreLA. They've got a nice patio in this location where it's great for people watching, also a good happy hour! My go to is the karaage (the spicy one is better imo) and yuzu shio! I like the light citrus flavor with the chicken broth, I can actually enjoy most of the soup without feeling overloaded with sodium. The service can be a hit or miss but that's a result of understaffing and not the actual quality of the servers.

Good fresh food! Friendly and efficient service. I just got take out but there is a small…read morecomfortable spot to sit if desired. I'll be back for more soon.

3.7 stars Another…read moreday at the office, which means another day trying a place new to me. I don't know a whole lot about most restaurants on this side of town, but I can confirm that the build your own poke bowl I got was pretty delicious! At $16.99, the bowl is a bit pricey for a normal-sized poke bowl. I got brown rice as the base and that was quite good. For the protein, I chose 2 scoops of salmon, 1 Hawaiian tuna, and spicy immitation crabmeat. For toppings, I got corn, edamame, spicy cucumbers and herbs. Also got the crispy onions and garlic topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo. It wasn't the best or worst bowl I've had, but it was very satisfying. Service was alright. Seating was extremely limited. Free parking on site is always a plus. And it's located on a very busy street/intersection. I might be back to order catering later this year since prices seem reasonable for the rolls.

Legit yakitori…read more Butter potato Chicken skin Curry rice Everything was fantastic. I actually loved the mentaiko also

I usually base my review off the following:…read more 1. Quality / Authenticity / Portions / Price 2. Parking / Wait Time 3. Service 4. Vibe / Ambiance Let me just say if you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience, this place tries to match that vibe but expect to pay a lot for it, including a tip (unlike Japan where it's not customary) 1. The quality of the food was delicious, the chefs did an excellent job on the skewers. However for the wait time, we were definitely left hungry after we were done. We opted to select our skewers which ranged from $5-$9 per skewer. We were told we should order all at once to limit the time. This took about 30-45 minutes for 6 skewers. The skewers were 10/10 but if you're hungry, beware of the time and expect to pay a premium. The skewers were skewers, not "kabobs" in size. I also ordered a highball which was watered down. 5/10. The tall Suntory's beer were also $18 each. 2. It's Culver City, we came in late and parking is limited as expected so we parked at Taco Bell next door. We got lucky as we didn't make a reservation but expect to if coming with a family. We got to sit at the bar which I enjoyed since I got to watch the chefs cook. 3. The service was a bit unique. As soon as we sat, the host/waiter was already asking us what we wanted and we should order plenty as there is a wait, in which he wasn't lying. My girlfriend got upset because she felt rushed, the skewers were different parts of the chicken and we didn't know what to expect. They were sold out of the best options based on their menu so we settled for what sounded good but paid a few dollars extra per skewer. Be sure to check the receipt. We were charged for extra items we didn't order and had to correct the waiter and not all items we ordered were brought to us. 4. Watching the chefs cook was a delight and they were very professional. I felt like the place had a Japanese vibe/ambience for sure from the way the chopsticks had to be placed and the menu. You can tell everyone was Japanese in the restaurant and it gave those yakitori vibes. Not necessarily Izakaya like I remember from Japan but some table manners I wasn't aware of or forgotten about like the chopstick and skewer placement. Needless to say, if money and waiting isn't an option. Order plenty and enjoy but price for what you get in Japan are way different compared to other high end restaurants in the area. Unfortunately we still left hungry and ended up in McDonalds afterwards

Yuko, I write you with a heavy heart after learning during my weekly visit that the green tea…read moresesame cookie has been discontinued. My immediate reaction? Depression. How could my favorite cookie in LA be retired? How could Spider-Man or Batman or Buddha or any messianic figure "retire"? The injustice conjures to mind a memory of the reason that six years ago I walked with my fist up during protests only blocks from this location. I'm not ashamed to say I buckled to my knees and spouted flowing tears that rivaled the lovely new waterfall you have outside. With all the uncertainty and chaos in the world, there was one place of solace I could rely on to nourish my spirit and renew the daily fight to spread light in this shadowy world. No, not at church. But at Yuko Kitchen, where I could sit and audibly exhale while demolishing the not-too-sweet-sweetness of the green tea sesame cookie. So please Yuko and team, before I believe all the good is gone from this world. Bring back the delightful sweet treat that could heal the world. The hallowed Green Tea Sesame Cookie.

beautiful restaurant with tons of greenery, cute decor, and good food - the portion sizes for one…read moreorder are always a little big for me and make the visit even more worth it with food to take home! dog friendly outdoor seating where they call your number when your food is ready. lots of walkable metered street parking, unless you want to pay for parking in a small lot behind the store. 4/5 stars since the fly situation outside was a little crazy while we ate lunch- but it's outside and the food is great, so i can't complain too much.

I think we found our new go-to sushi spot! Great food and…read moreamazing value. Food: The fish was fresh, the selection was great, and the price is really fair. Our order (for 2) - each got us he Uzumaki plus. $45 for Apps + 8 nigiris + 8 piece roll. We preferred the crunchy shrimp over the spicy tuna. - Yellowtail kama was excellent - Bluefin Otoro nigiri was solid, as always It was a lot of food. Next time we're thinking of doing the Uzumaki and just ordering more à la carte! Vibes: it's casual, but nice and vibrant. Ideal for a casual date night or small group hang, when you just want good food without the scene. Service: warm and efficient. We felt so well taken care of :) Parking: they have a lot and plenty of street parking in the area. Unfortunately they don't take reservations, so call ahead!

Small unassuming sushi place with very good quality sushi! We got the Uzumaki Plus set and a few…read morenigiris, namely their daily special snow trout, Hagashi Toro, Bluefin Toro, Salmon Belly, Uni, also their fish karaage and baked crab roll. They were all very good quality and delicious. I wish their toro was Otoro but it wasn't, it was a medium toro but it was still $20 for two piece of toro nigiri. So definetely pricier side. Service was great. The server notice we ran low of pickled ginger and tea before we were even asking and refilled it. Total bill for two people came out to about $240 with tax and tip!