O V E R A L L Great discovery and new eats to add to your list of restaurants to try. Small, cozy, intimate vibes~ I do have to say, this was my first restaurant after coming back from an Asia trip... so my standards and expectations are sky high still. This made most of these taste more underwhelming or something that tastes like I could have had it anywhere else. O R D E R Crispy Tuna Rice (5/5) -- Pretty good, def order this! Fatty Tuna Brioche (4/5) -- Such a missed opportunity in getting better quality toast or putting a bit more thought there... currently feels like an after thought. Tempura (5/5) -- Nice and crispy without excess batter! Ine noodle (+ sea bream) (3/5) -- Underwhelming and the sea bream was such a tiny piece. The bonus here is the quantity of noodles felt generous but I don't think this was worth the price point. Ine hand rolls - Hokkaido scallop - Hokkaido Uni - Sweet shrimp - Toro All the hand rolls were refreshing and I love how they served it. I don't think it's anything more special than other experiences I had... it is good but not one of a kind. The toro was not as fatty as I would have hoped. Servet ice cream - I forgot what we got but we tried two. Both were delicious! S E R V I C E They are so packed! Must make a rsvp to eat here. The chef or owner noticed that we were waiting for a while and offered us this complimentary fish that was actually the highlight of the meal. We appreciate the attention to detail and awareness in their own business. O T H E R Parking is assssss just find street parking and don't risk it at the plaza next door. read more

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Modern Japanese eats in a quiet neighborhood. Went for a weekend dinner. Quite a bit of street parking. Had an RSVP and was seated immediately. Ordered the following: - TH Tokubetsu Junmai (glass) - TH Junmai ginjo (glass) - fatty tuna brioche - sweet potato uni - tomato salmon - nori yellowtail - salmon hand roll - yellowtail hand roll - spicy tuna hand roll - toro hand roll - monaka - basque cheesecake Would say the appetizers and cold dishes were well made. The sauces of the salmon and yellowtail dishes hit well. The only dish I probably wouldn't do again is the sweet potato uni. It sounded good in theory since I like both ingredients, but together the texture was just a little too mushy. Was a little disappointed in the hand rolls. I think it's partly because they didn't have salmon belly or yellowtail belly available, which comes with the garnish / sauce that I was looking forward to trying. The rolls I ended up with were ok but didn't really have much flavor to them. The ratio of fish to rice wasn't great either. I do appreciate separating the nori though - keeps it crisp. The desserts were legit. I especially liked the monaka, which was like a lemon tart. The basque cheesecake was pretty darn good as well. As for the sake - def a difference between the junmai and ginjo - the ginjo is a lot more smooth. Overall - a bit disappointed in the hand rolls, but the cold dishes and dessert were excellent. Would come back for those. read more

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The food was definitely good, but it didn't necessarily stand out from other Japanese spots. What they do offer is higher quality, slightly elevated versions of the standard Japanese dishes you can usually find elsewhere. I really liked the simple indie/hipster Japanese aesthetic of the restaurant -- it had a clean and relaxed vibe that made the experience enjoyable. The service, while friendly and accommodating, seemed a bit overwhelmed during our visit. You could tell they were short staffed since nearby tables had dirty plates sitting there for quite a while, which made things feel a little awkward. Still, the waitress did the best she could and remained attentive throughout. One thing I genuinely enjoyed was the hand roll setup. The seaweed was served separately so you could assemble it yourself with the rice and meat, which made it interactive and fun. They also served a toasted rice tea that was surprisingly really good and paired well with the meal. Small touches like that helped make the experience more memorable. Overall, it's a good spot and worth trying at least once, especially for date nights or casual outings. Personally, I don't see myself coming back often, but I can definitely understand why other people would. read more

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Korean owed Japanese restaurant/bistro with Korean influences, what could go right? Plenty actually. Prices are decent for starters and the food? Well, we'll get into that soon. We got the sweet potato uni which surprisingly is an amazing pairing. The sweetness of the potato and uni complement each other well so you definitely gotta give it a try. The crispy rice was a nice crunchy treat with tuna that you almost wish you ordered double. Won't judge you if you did. The handrolls are fresh and the seafood even fresher so expect a good explosion of flavor with each handroll even though they run on the smaller side. The Ine noodles with sea bream were nice and refreshing and light. It almost gives a soba kinda of texture with the soup but also not really? Hard to explain, better to just order it and enjoy it. It's a nice finish and palate cleanser after all the other orders you ate beforehand. The overall vibe is more bistro than restaurant though, nice and cleanly decorated in a smaller space but you're still gonna enjoy your meals here! If you're a Resy or Amex Platinum card user, this is a fantastic spot to dine at and since it's relatively new, there's not too much of a crowd yet so come and eat here while you can before IG and tik tok popularize it! read more

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not sure if they take walkins so book on resy. the ine noodle was super popular (saw on tiktok, yelp etc) and it was just fine. was diff bc it was a dashi broth with fish balls but at the end of the day its just fish ball soup best things were: - crispy tuna rice - this was unique they made it into a handroll and basically the seaweed was crispy - clam ravioli - soo unique w a lot of clams and flavor rly good read more

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Came here on a Friday with a reservation. It's nice inside and would be a good date night spot! We ordered: - Fatty Tuna Brioche - Hand Roll (Spicy Tuna, Unagi, Salmon, Scallops) - Ravioli - Basque Cheesecake The fatty tuna brioche was pretty good! I liked the sweetness of the bread with the soft tuna. The hand rolls were all so delish and I like that we can assemble them ourselves with the nori. My favorite was the salmon and the unagi. The ravioli was sooo good, I haven't tasted anything like they before! The texture of the ravioli was great, loved the seafood in it and the broth was bomb. Okay the cheesecake. At first I was questioning it because it looked...small. But honestly? That's all you needed because it was so rich and creamy! The lime cream on top was yummy. Excited to try other things on the menu! read more

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Ok, so the food is really closer to 5 stars, but the overall experience really knocked things down. We had a reservation for 7pm, and when I showed up, the rest of the party was standing outside cause they were not able to seat them yet. The place is tiny, so the party at a table for 4 was still there. About 7pm, the party left and the staff let us know that they'd seats as soon as the table was cleared. Cut to getting seated, we learned that they were short staffed and the big menu items were either sold out already or not available. We started with a handful of items first to see how it went. While we waited, it got really cold because I seemed to sit in the apex of all the ac vents . Food came and everything was delicious. We added another dish, then decided to do dessert so we wouldn't be too stuffed. Even the ice cream was delicious. Fair warning though, friends hubby definitely needed to stop for something to eat on the way home. Overall, we probably be back, but wouldn't make a special trip out just for them. Parking Street only, the lot behind them is not actually for them, so park at your own risk. read more

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Every dish we had was excellent. The only real issue was how many items they'd sold out of by 8 pm on a Saturday. Literally 5 items that we wanted were sold out. 2 more that the table next to us wanted. Pretty ridiculous. But, everything we did get, we loved. Fresh, flavorful, and unique. Limited, but good sake. Service was friendly. For me, the space wasn't extremely comfortable. Kind of cramped and loud, we were lucky we got a table away from the servers zipping by at a frenetic pace. Would definitely return, but we'd only go early to avoid the disappointment of so many sold out dishes. read more

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Really good innovative food at a good price point. I think the flavors here are very unique and tasty in most of their dishes. I don't think I've had such imaginative japanese korean inspired fish dishes before, and definitely would love to try more! Atmosphere and service is also very good and makes for a great date night spot read more

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Ine has a really cool ambiance, and I loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. The food was decent--nothing extraordinary, but enjoyable. I especially liked the hand rolls, and my partner really loved the noodles. One thing we both appreciated was that the food didn't leave us feeling heavy afterward. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing. The server was also acting as the host, which wouldn't have been an issue if everything was running smoothly, but it felt chaotic. We waited quite a while to place our order, then had to wait again for our check. I also had to ask for a water refill at the very end of the meal when the check was brought out. Throughout the dining experience, the server wasn't very attentive and didn't check in to see if we needed anything. Overall, I'd rate Ine 3 out of 5 stars. Great ambiance and some solid dishes, but the service really took away from the experience. read more

Ine - Hand rolls and noodles - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

my boyfriend and I decided to come here to give it a try because we were in the LA area and found this place through Resy. We love hand rolls, and are always excited to try a new place out whenever we get the chance, so we were really looking forward to eating at this restaurant. We luckily had reservations here so the wait was only 15 minutes and that was because we came early. the restaurant was cozy and well designed. it was minimal and felt intentional. the staff were also nice and provided great service to us. i'd give the food an overall rating of 4/5. we started off with the tempura platter, which was really good. It was lightly fried and there were a lot of pieces to share amongst two people. Then we got the Ine noodles, which was OK. The broth was savory, but overall the dish wasn't too impressive. I wasn't sure what I was expecting exactly from this dish but the staff had recommended it so I guess I had high expectations for it, but it was kind of just like a savory broth noodle dish that was leaning more on the bland side. The mushroom hotate was also pretty bland. The scallops were good and there was a mushroom taste to it but before being a $20 dish I wasn't really impressed with the combinations of the flavor (mushroom and yuzu). The only hand roll was good. They gave a lot of Uni which i was happy about because it was quite expensive ($14.50 per roll) but i don't think id repurchase it. And then lastly, the hand rolls we ordered a variety of hand rolls such as yellowtail, toro, and spicy tuna. I like how they serve the seaweed separately from the rice and fish to keep the crispiness of the seaweed as fresh as possible. The hand rolls were good, but overall, I think I prefer a different style of hand rolls where the fish is more chopped up similar to Kazunori. I wish there was more bursts of flavor in each roll. But overall, I would still get this restaurant a four out of five just because the staff was kind, the ambience was nice and the food wasn't bad. read more

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This place is such a gem! Their signature noodle soup is a must! Perfectly balanced! The atmosphere is great! read more

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Super friendly service and the food came out very promptly. The chef explained all the specials and dishes well, we had a nice experience lunching in this little gem. the crispy rice appetizer was very tasty! read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday and I think Ine is a great place to have lunch! Everything was fresh and delicious. Their standouts are definitely the handrolls. Their crispy rice isn't what you would immediately think of, but rather crispy seaweed cylinders, so something to keep in mind. Was kind of bummed they are out on a few items since they were booked out the night before. I know this is a fairly new restaurant so once they work out their kinks, this place is great! Will definitely want to visit again for dinner. read more

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Relaxed vibes and vapor wave music Visited here to yap and eat with 2 lovely ladies on a Thursday evening. I made reservations about 3 weeks in advance. The three of us ordered the most delicious hand rolls that were so unique! I had the salmon belly hand roll which came with a couple of pomegranate seeds on top. We also had the yellowtail belly, uni, and the toro hand roll. I liked the salmon belly hand roll. It was amazing! I highly recommend their hand rolls and I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything you get! Oh and their matcha latte is so good! I had 2 matcha lattes because they were that good! I would like to revisit to try the sea bream entree. Thank you for everything, INE! read more

Ine - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Service was fine Parking is street Food is just ok. The noodles were overcooked. Not worth going back to. read more

Nice addition to the area. Came soon after it's recent opening so some items they did not have and service was still working on the kinks. Food was good, but nothing left me wanting more. read more

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Cozy Japanese fusion spot with a pleasant ambiance, but unfortunately the food was a letdown. The only standout dish was the prickly uni sweet potato - the uni was fresh and paired well with the sweet potato's creamy texture. Everything else we tried lacked depth and felt underwhelming, with flavors that didn't justify the price. For a place that looks promising and has a nice atmosphere, the food missed the mark. I wanted to like it, but I wouldn't return for the food. read more

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I can't recommend this restaurant enough! I will be coming back for dinner. The food was so delicious and unique! I could really taste the care and thought in every dish. The broth for the sea bream ramen had a light fish flavor that was so unique. The oyster tendon bowl was so fresh, I could taste the flavor of each individual vegetable. The service and ambience were great as well! read more

Ine - Oyster tendon - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow.. such a refreshing delicate change.. everything was great quality... The ambiance is nice and chill, the service great as well... No complaints whatsoever.. I am so happy I tried it . The only thing... Is I WISH THERE WAS MORE try the scallops & the eel is the best I have ever tried... Also I don't like fish balls but these were nice... read more

Ine - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing new spot! Every dish I had was so tasty. Highly recommend popping in if you're looking for something creative and different. I only managed to take a picture of the cold noodle but this photo shows the care that Terry puts in to each dish. I will definitely be back read more

Ine - Seasonal cold noodle - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Interior was beautifully decorated. All the food came out timely and nicely presented. I enjoyed the hand rolls- Spanish mackerel. Although it was within an hour of opening, they ran out of the two hand rolls I wanted to try unfortunately. I'd skip the sweet potato uni next time. Though it was nice to try once. To be fair , I didn't try it with Hokkaido uni or truffle. The noodle soup with sea bream was simple yet balanced and refined. The seasonal salad was fresh. Crispy rice is unique and tasty. Would love to come back to try more dishes. read more

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Noodles here especially were really good!!! Some unique dishes like the uni dish and the mushroom carpaccio.

The vibe is fantastic here. The layout is spacious, not overcrowded with seats and tables, everything is nicely laid out. Excellent feng shui. The food is awesome and creative. It's an intimate setting with the chef who is clearly dedicated and passionate about the business. Prices were fair for what you're getting, if anything it's good value with how much effort goes into each dish. The tempura, the uni sweet potatoes, yellow tail cold dish, and scallop hand roll were our favorites read more

Ine - Uni sweet potato - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for lunch during their soft open (I think day 2 or 3 of their opening) and waited to write this review until they got some 5s under their belt. The service was friendly. The place is beautiful. But some things just weren't ready yet. They didn't have full sized napkins, so we just had cocktail napkins, a good number of dishes on the already small menu were not available, and the plates were a bit of a hodgepodge. That being said, everything we tried was really skillfully created and delicious. So my plan is to give them a little time to workout the kinks and come back for a second try. read more

Ine Bistro is a gem. This family operated, neighborhood restaurant was a delightful experience. Every dish was prepared beautifully, tastefully, and with love. The restaurant was opened in November 2025 and will be obtaining the liquor license soon. I'm happy to support small businesses that are aspiring to serve their communities with their heart, soul, and imagination. read more

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Nice trendy local spot to get some Japanese bites. We did a handroll night for our girls outing. I recommend the salmon belly and sweet shrimp. The fatty toro brioche was a nice appetizer too. Great service read more

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Ine has a nice little vibe and very tasty dishes! Service was also good and servers were attentive. Was super pleased as first timers overall. The only thing that wasn't great was that we received our hotate scallop dish without the oyster mushrooms. We thought maybe the mushrooms were hidden in the dish somehow but later saw the same plate on one of their posts and saw the mushrooms as clear as day :( would definitely want to go back to try some more of their other dishes and maybe try again with the scallops! read more

So glad a restaurant finally opened here after years of advertising a taco joint lol! The restaurant is a lot bigger than I thought. However, they have limited seating. Aside from the bar, which holds maybe 8 seats and another maybe 6- 2 top tables. We sat at the bar, the bar seats were pretty comfortable and it was nice to see staff working cooking at the bar. Staff was super friendly and able to make suggestions and limited modifications of the menu items. The edamame appetizer is unique and spectacular: it's spicy, pan fried and seasoned. The tempura appetizer is amazing, super crispy and not greasy or even got soggy after a while. We had a couple of hand rolls which were very good, uni with truffle oil, yellowtail belly and spicy tuna. We also had the cabbage gyudon, which staff recommended for our kids. The kids loved it and so did I. I hope they get their liquor license soon so we can try some sake (hopefully) with dinner. read more

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I've been waiting for this space to open a restaurant, and I'm not disappointed! It's a cozy, clean space with the kitchen open to you seeing everything done, so no mysteries. The prices are great and the menu is obviously carefully designed and curated. A very welcome addition to Highland Park! read more

Ine - Toro hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nice cozy new Japanese fusion in highland park. Limited but sufficient menu options. Recommend reservation as the seatings are limited. Parking is on the street. read more

The restaurant has a cozy & intimate vibe, which makes it a nice spot aesthetically. However, the service really needs improvement. When you walk in, there's no greeting or acknowledgment, leaving you standing there unsure of what to do while staff look on without saying anything. It took about 5-10 minutes before someone finally approached us, which made the experience feel unwelcoming from the start. The food was just okay--not bad, but nothing particularly memorable--and the timing was slow, with each appetizer taking around 10-15 minutes to come out. Parking is also something to consider, as there's no dedicated lot and only limited street parking available. Overall, the atmosphere is charming, but the lack of attentive service and slow pacing took away from the experience. read more

10/10! Absolutely loved this new sushi spot! We tried the crispy rice, uni with sweet potato, seam bream special, the scallop/mushroom dish, yellowtail, and a few hand rolls. All were super fresh with a few interesting twists and great flavor. Even the ice cream with balsamic was delicious! I cannot wait to come back to this restaurant! read more

Everyone needs to stop what they are doing and book a reservation right now. This place is so good it made me come out of Yelp review retirement to write this. The attention to detail in everything. From the food to the ambience to the drink menu to the decor to the service was incredible. Every single bite of everything was an adventure. He is so intentional with every single ingredient. Truly one of the best dining experiences of my entire life. Go now before word gets out and it's impossible to book a table. read more

The uni/sweet potato was one of my favorite bites I've had. Also the hand rolls are surprisingly so good! Yellowtail was very interesting. Crispy abalone rice special was so good because the sauce was good. Ambiance was lovely but service elevated everything. Jasmine was attentive, charming, and made us want to come back. read more

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6:30 PM walk in and told with no reservation 9 pm is the earliest seating time. For a 3 star Michelin restaurant I suppose that makes sen- wait a sec. Oh and btw there isn't a sign or recommendation anywhere to create one if you happen to walk or drive by and think it's a nice place to try. read more

The atmosphere was wonderful, and the dishes--each thoughtfully prepared and presented by the chef--were truly impressive. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care that goes into every plate, which makes each course something to look forward to. The grilled salmon, in particular, stands out with its perfect balance of flavor and doneness and is a must-try. The plating is elegant without being overdone, and the overall flow of the meal feels well considered, allowing you to enjoy the experience comfortably from start to finish. The staff are attentive and warm, which adds even more to the ambiance. It's a great place to visit with friends or for a date, and also ideal for special occasions. I would confidently recommend this restaurant and would definitely love to come back. read more

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The food was outstanding and fresh, the staff (which is family owned and operated) was kind, warm and welcoming. They were happy to give any recommendations and said soon to have their Beer & Wine License!! It is great to have a spot like this in our community! read more

Ine - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We tried this place before. Portions were small and we prefer cut sushi rolls versus hand rolls but the tempura and some other dishes had good flavor. We like to support local businesses and we have a large family that enjoys this type of cuisine. Having just given birth to another baby, takeout is easier right now. It was odd that the restaurant wasn't taking online orders. When we called, it went directly to an iPhone screening (unprofessional for a business, not a direct line). We went over to see if the place was closed or if we could place a to go order in person. The staff member said they were short staffed so they couldn't take to go orders. I almost had to laugh at this. Seems silly to turn away business from customers. read more

What a new GEM in the neighborhood. We're already planning our next visit. We ordered the otoro special, salmon tomato, yellowtail belly handroll, Ine noodle, sunomono, and sea bream steak. Everything was excellent with the yellowtail and ramen being my favorites! They brought out a lovely little lemon dessert for my birthday. Kind staff, cozy vibes, delicious food. Appreciate the departure from the norm and their intentionality with flavors. read more

Ine - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California