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    4.4 (152 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
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    AK Samurai
    Lendy R.

    It's a small place and has a warm welcoming feel to it. All staff was welcoming and providing friendly and quick service. Food was delicious, fish looked and taste fresh.

    Unadon (unagi don)
    Francine A.

    Great location in the heart of Eagle Rock--not-so-great parking options, but that's a bit unavoidable in most LA places and especially this strip during busy evenings. The unagi was amazing, with some good tempura shrimp on the side. Rice was only alright. Very clean interior with quick staff service. We were able to walk in without a reservation.

    Uni (Premium Santa Barbara)
    Elizabeth G.

    My boyfriend and I celebrated a milestone anniversary here. We went in on a Saturday and there was surprisingly no line!! Bless! We sat at the sushi bar since we were doing omakase and it was an unforgettable experience. We got water with no ice and an extra pitcher to refill ourselves. They were on top of filling up the pitcher too! Something that I appreciated was getting a small bowl of pickled ginger after my boyfriend finished his. We didn't ask for it, it was just noticed and given. It was the sweetest gesture and made us feel so heard. After omakase, we wanted to order the snow crab nigiri and the chef overheard so he called our server over. SO attentive! We were talking to this other couple about the Uni they bought and my bf has never had Uni so they OFFERED theirs to him. We refused and the chef brought us both spoons to try it. Gosh! Talk about princess treatment! Omakase: Bluefin tuna fatty otoro - wasabi top Room temp fatty good way melty wasabi level good G9.3 L8.1 Salmon - big ass. Chunk refreshing melty good salmon flavor. Didn't taste too salmony G9.1 L8.4 Hamachi- can feel layers not fishy good texture can squish with just your tongue a little sour? G8.2 L8.6 Kampachi- mild fishy harder structure but smooth and melty. YUZU KOSHU YUM SPICY salty and citrus the fish is melty G8.6 L8.6 Scallop- fricken awesome. Buttery would prefer no yuzu though G9 L 9.5 Sea brim - feels cooked? Like steamed fish but half raw great flavor complex for raw fish i get some citrus? G9.6 L9 Golden eye snapper - crunchy slight seared flavor very fishy compared to rest G 8.7 L7.9 Black throat snapper- very SMOOOOOTH buttery yummy smooth G9.5 L9.8 Halibut - crunchy and chewy taste leaf kinda minty? The spicy daikon yuzu garnish is so yum G8.8 L 8.8 Barracuda - salt on top. Torched and cooked. Good torches flavor. The salt adds so much G9.3 L8.7 Negitoro hand roll- seaweed is toughhhh flavor of weed is great. It's strong in strength. Sweet. Fish is not very fishy but feels partially cooked. Less rice more fish!!!! Snow crab nigiri - butter flavor. Crab isn't too fishy and it is lots of crab butter flavor great little sweet denser crab G9.8 L9.9 Torched salmon belly - fatty so much it melts completely. Salty too. Great seared flavor buttery yum G10 L8.5 Albacore- torched skin. Fish tastes bamboo sweet refreshing great soft texture citrusy turns into mush in your mouth bc it's so soft like sea bream but softer. Garnishes were complex and very fun G9.5 L9.65 Uni- like an oyster but softer and creamier and slightly sweet very good uni and super creamy. Ive never had it on its own before! G10 L 10

    Orion
    Jira W.

    A truly worthy sushi spot in the Eagle Rock/Glendale area. The menu is solid, offering high-quality, fresh fish you can instantly taste with every bite. We've been here more times than we can count, and it never disappoints. The restaurant is always spotless and welcoming, though it can get busy on weekends and weekday evenings--which only shows how loved it is. It feels very much like a family-run restaurant, where every piece of sushi is made with care and precision. Their attention to detail is unmatched. The menu is simple, yet it has everything you could want when it comes to sushi. We also love their great selection of Japanese beers on tap--it really adds to the experience. I highly recommend sitting at the bar and trying the classic omakase (10 or 12 pieces)--each piece is perfection. The rainbow roll is also incredible, especially when paired with an Orion or Asahi. A special shoutout to Chris, the sushi chef, who always makes our visits so memorable. Even though he's constantly on the move, balancing the front and back of the house, he never fails to make every experience special.

    Linda T.

    I love me some sushi, and have been wanting to check this place off my list for a while now. I came here with my partner on a Friday around 7:30 pm. We had to wait about 15 mins to be seated. Upon entering the restaurant, I was confused where to check in as no one greeted when we walked through the front door, the register is located at the back of the restaurant so I wasn't sure if I was supposed to walk to the back to put myself on a list. Come to find, there was a list hidden off to the side when entering. Maybe establish a clearer way to check in or have employees acknowledge when customers are coming in and let them know they'll be right with them. Besides that little rant, I'd say that our server was really attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is spacious and there is also seating at the counter. Their menu offers a lot of different appetizers, sushi, rolls. Omakase is also offered. I definitely appreciated the variety. What we ordered: Karrage Chicken (5/5) Super crispy, tender, and juicy chicken. The sauce that accompanied the chicken was really good. Highly recommend. Crunch Roll (5/5) Spicy Blossom (4/5) Overall the food felt very high quality, portion size is just enough, and price seem fair. Enjoy

    Chutoro

    No hate on Sugarfish but your money is so much better spent here. Our favorite sushi spot in Eagle Rock and Pasadena. It feels elevated but not too much, and (it seems) it's family-run, but such good and high-quality fish. The fatty tuna is insane, so buttery and smooth and melt in your mouth and they serve it with fresh wasabi. But they're creative with their rolls too and their spicy tuna is a little different with perilla inside. Thank you Ikigai! We love you!

    Megan A.

    Great vibes . I recommend for dinner . The tempura udon is absolutely amazing , and the soft shell crabs . Tim was so nice, helpful and kind I will come back soon :)

    Richard P.

    Overall: tucked in an unassuming location in Eagle rock this spot scratches the itch at a fairly reasonable price. Food: the savory selections were very traditionally made. The Unagi rice bowl wasn't lathered with yaki sauce but allowed the fish tell the story. The miso black cod was melt in your mouth goodness with that rich umami miso flavor. The sushi/sashimi is the opposite of the flavor packed savoriness as it was incredibly light. Nothing stands out especially but overall solid. Ambience/Decor/Service: friendly rapid service and very clean modern decor. Definitely a good spot to hit if you're feeling sushi without feeling the $150 + that can come with it!

    Spider Roll
    Averie H.

    So happy to have another nice sushi option in the area! I've been living off of Ichijiku, which I love, but it's always nice to have a little variety and ikigai is here to offer it. Their Nigiri selection is large and excellent, while still being quality. And the Butter Saba is a definite must - it's the perfect balance of smoky and savory. The rolls are great and LARGE. The Yakimaki is so good (ask for light sauce), my expectations were low because I'm not usually a fan of a saucy roll, but the flavor was top notch. Service was fast and attentive - we had multiple servers coming to our table to check on us and they were more than happy to offer suggestions. And the restaurant is very clean with a lovely, neutral look reminiscent of Little Tokyo or Sawtelle sushi bars. A really great addition to the neighborhood!

    Omakase (12pc)
    Haena S.

    We both got the Omakase 12 piece..they forgot one of our orders so the chef hurried to make the second plate but it came out quickly. We added on a bunch of other items and left super full!

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    Guys... I love it here ... honestly... it's so damn good, I bring everyone here - number one fan over here !

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    2 months ago

    Ikigai is a gem! Delicious, high quality sushi and friendly service. So happy to have them in Eagle Rock.

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    fuckinn place.The employees were rude, and the service was extremely slow. It felt like everything took forever

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    Sushi was good. Service was amazing! They were on top of it!!! Appreciate that. Would come here again.

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    Didn't have to wait very long, friendly waiter, love the menu, amazingly fresh and delicious food. Highly recommend. Thanks Ikigai

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    Ask the Community - ikigai

    Hi do they serve cooked dishes like oyakodon, chawanmushi, sukiyaki/shabu, etc?

    I didn't see those on the menu. I would suggest eating sushi and sashimi. They are good.

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    4.1(90 reviews)
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    We drove so far to eat here. At first I was skeptical because the bar would have to be really high…read moreto make 1+ hour of driving worth it. Surprisingly, the food here actually surpassed my expectations. If you love Japanese food, you have to try the food here. Dishes were almost on par with fine dining, but at lower costs. My favorite items were the fish tempura, scallops, and uni with sweet potato. Everything was delicious, and reminded me of being in Japan. The only thing that was a little inconvenient was the parking. It's street parking, no parking lot or valet available. The restaurant is tiny so make sure you make reservations in advance, unless you come here outside of regular dining hours. The interior is very simple, so if you are looking for somewhere fancy looking, this is not it.

    Ine modern casual Japanese food along the popular York Blvd in Highland Park. I've driven by here a…read moremillion times so it was about time I tried this place! This spot is a bit pricier, so a dinner for two would be something to treat yourself to. Loved how they have a wide selection of fresh sushi hand rolls, nigiri, and entrees. During a warm summer evening back in the beginning of June, we had a glass of white wine to pair with our meal. We loved their crispy little hand roll appetizers. The sauce on their scallop entree was just flavorful and divine. Loved how they had their nigiri on a ceramic serving spoon to eat cleanly. And their fish entree (was it a halibut or white fish?) was just perfectly cooked with great flavors and texture and crunch of the little corns and veggies they added on top. Overall, the flavors here are great. Could be a bit of fine dining experience made more casual. They were a bit busy when we came for a walk up but they were able to seat us in the back near the kitchen hallway (the waitress so kindly was always near us lol). Overall it's a cool spot, classic HLP cool dining ambiance, lots of staff and can see the chefs cooking behind the bar. Since it is a bit pricey don't think I would go here regularly, but their cooking and flavors were nice and fresh and fulfilled our craving.

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    9/15/2026 SEAFOOD…read moreNABE UDON The noodles looked like freshly pulled udon! It was deliciously chewy and pillowy soft! The broth tasted of the ocean, a light seafood, clam and shrimp broth. It had clams, shrimp, abalone, and vegetables. It was served in a medium-sized stone hot pot. It was perfect for two! Really enjoyed this! ASSORTED TEMPURA Crispy, crispy and crispy! So good! The vegetables were shiitake mushroom, green bean, sweet potato, and shrimp. This was the best tempura I've had in so long! I'll definitely be reordering when I return! HANDROLLS Spicy Tuna, Real Crab, Negi Toro All delicious and they cut it in half to share as well! My favorites were the spicy tuna and negi toro. But all were good and well made! Each one was large enough to share too, especially if you order different dishes. CUSTOMER SERVICE We had attentive service, since we were the last guests for lunch hour. So we had to hurry and place our order within 15 minutes before lunch hour is over. However, it was still a smooth service and a very pleasant experience overall! This is my second time here and I am definitely returning! Highly recommend coming on a weekday for lunch, as there are lunch special menus to try as well as a la carte menus to choose from as well. But whether you come here for lunch or dinner, the food was deliciously prepared and the second time was even better! Highly recommend!

    This "sniffs in" at 4.5 stars…read more.. Helpful and kind STAFF. Restaurant also has the name "Izakaya" per indoor signage. Very open and spacious authentic Japanese design without being overly traditional. They have small art pieces for sale on the walls. SALMON SASHIMI: -- big thick fat slices of pristine salmon -- wedge of lime gets utilized; nice touch -- $17 for 4 pieces is no bargain but the slices are thick enough to be two pieces at some sushi joints and this quality is "A" grade -- very tender, not next level tender RATING = A- The wife got the HAMACHI KAMA COLLAR FISH (yellowtail?) and was a fan. It looked good. The yellow thin creamy sauce was great. Citrusy? Familiar taste of sorts. SEARED SCALLOP SUSHI: -- good smoke, not great smoke -- nice texture -- $7 for one piece is hefty for sushi RATING = A- GARLIC SALMON HAND ROLL: -- garlic pop errs on underdone but that is safer RATING = A CHIARASHI DON BOWL was a wife order. Very appealing visually and she downed it. REAL CRAB HAND ROLL: -- A little simple and flat but solid RATING = A- or B+ GARLIC SEARED SALMON SUSHI: -- creamy wasabi sauce on it; visually appealing and equally delicious RATING = A+

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    Fresh sushi with a unique spin…read more Had a reservation around 8PM on a Monday and waited for a bit for an indoor table to open (outdoor lighting was kinda bright lol) Got the DineLA for $120 pp. - Truffle Chawanmushi: hearty and always one of my favorites - Pomegranate Halibut - Shrimp Croquette - HOT! Reminded me of dimsum shrimp balls. - Bara Chirashi - LOVED the different textures and flavor profiles of the various components of this dish. Esp the Shiso flowers (tartness) - Miso Soup - Premium Sashimi (scallop, Otoro, salmon): salmon was my favorite! otoro was oh-so-fatty melt in your mouth - Premium Sushi (Golden eye snapper, ebi uni, and I forgot the other): Golden eye snapper was my FAVE! - Miso black cod: sweet, savory, buttery, also melt in your mouth. tasty! - Yuzu Sorbet: refreshing - Birthday matcha ice cream and basque cake.: cake was yummyy - Roku Rose was alright Overall, glad I got to try the DineLA tho the pricepoint def does reflect the higher quality of ingredients. I'd potentially come back for special occasions. Service was friendly, but it felt a little disorganized tbh. Felt like we had to flag people down for drink orders. Also felt rushed through our courses. Wish they waited for all of us to finish before collecting our plates. Easily found free street parking around the corner so don't have to do valet

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    I've been to multiple KazuNori locations, including Pasadena, Downtown LA, and Koreatown. If I had…read moreto rank them, Pasadena would be #1 for cleanliness, easy parking, service, and overall hand roll quality. Koreatown would be #2. The service and hand rolls are just as good as Pasadena, but the parking isn't free, which is the main reason I rank it slightly lower. Downtown LA would be #3. At this point, I'd rather go to the Pasadena or Koreatown locations because I've had a better overall experience at both. I came to the Pasadena location on a Wednesday around noon. It was pretty empty when we arrived, but about 30 minutes later, right as we were leaving, it started getting busy with the lunch crowd. Every hand roll was well prepared and tasted fresh. The waitress who greeted us and helped seat us was very kind. She was wearing black glasses and kept checking on us to make sure everything was okay. She was attentive and very professional. The only negative was that I noticed a slight fishy smell from the water glass. Hopefully they can make sure all the glasses are thoroughly cleaned. Overall, Pasadena is still my favorite KazuNori location, and I'll definitely be back.

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    The fish here is SOOOOO fresh. Like, holy shit, so so good. You can genuinely taste the quality and…read morefreshness in every bite. Bowen was our server and gave us such great service. He also helped pair our meal with sake, which was perfect. Alberto, the manager, was super nice and welcoming too. Everyone on the staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel great. The ambience was also beautiful and relaxed. Between the incredibly fresh fish, great sake pairing, amazing service, and really nice staff, we had such a good experience. Huge shoutout to Bowen, Alberto, and the chefs!

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