absolutely 10/10 the lemon butter ramen and fried rice. the food is so fresh and service is amazingread more

So... I'm a bit lactose intolerant. This place did NOT hurt the tummy…read more A friend invited me here. I was afraid that everything was going to be extremely heavy, like French cuisine can be with all the cheese and butter. But I ordered the Combo of the Lemon Butter Chicken Ramen and a side of the Miso Teri Bowl (in case the ramen would be too much for me), and I was blown away by both dishes. The Lemon Butter is NOT heavy at all. It felt light and savory, but had a depth of flavor that's hard to identify because this is a dish I have never had anywhere else before. I can see why it's the most popular item on the menu. I took the side of Miso Teri Bowl home for dinner as the ramen was filling enough. There's a hint of wasabi in the dressing they drizzle over the shredded green onions that elevate this dish from other Teriyaki Chicken bowls I've had. Just DELICIOUS. I'd come back to Tonsho just for this rice bowl. My friend got the Dan Dan Ramen which he said blew his mind. He was surprised by the lightness of the broth, which is unlike the Chinese Dan Dan which is usually made of heavy creamy sesame paste. He actually drank most of the broth, and didn't feel like he was cheating on his diet. Additionally, the design of the restaurant, from the layout to the choice of bowls and utensils reminded me of a certain 2-Michelin Star restaurant in Culver City. The service was bar none. The waitress was attentive and thoughtful, even getting us a glass of water after we had been sitting there for another hour after paying our check. We never felt rushed or pushed out. Five stars, period. Coming back for more.

We came here for dinner before a show at the Largo at the Coronet theater (3 doors down), not…read moreknowing anything about it. What a lucky find! At 6pm, we were only 1 of 2 parties; by 7:30pm, all the inside & outdoor patio tables were filled except for a couple. A large party made the indoor atmosphere pretty loud, but after they left it was easy to have audible conversation. Several people came in to pick up to go orders while we were there. Service was really warm, food came out so fast & everything was DELISH: Beef bowl - marbled beef cooked w/onions on rice. So tender & flavorful! Spicy tuna bowl - spicy tuna over rice, with a wasabi ponzu sauce. Yum! Albacore hand roll - fresh & buttery Eel hand roll - melt in your mouth delicious We were there early so it was easy to find parking at a meter. I can see why they get such consistently great reviews! I'll be back to try their yummy looking udon dishes. Highly recommend!!

Stopped by before a show at Largo, and there were only four other people dining at the time…read more Service was friendly. I ordered a diet coke, two orders of the eel sushi (each order comes with only two pieces!). I didn't feel four pieces of eel sushi was good value for $16. The hand rolls were $6 a piece which were smaller than the average hand rolls. The eel had great flavor, but the spicy tuna was off. Oh how I wish I didn't have to walk through the kitchen to get to the restrooms. I didn't enjoy seeing the behind the scenes of it all. And the bathrooms need to be cleaned better, especially around the base of the toilets. They smelled awful. I hate to say this, but I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Really enjoyed our experience at Mutsu. Great handrolls, thinly cut sashimi, solid vibes. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

First time coming here and it was amazing. The ambience was spectacular along with the service! My…read morefriend and I both got the 8pc set. If you like spicy, the yuzu sauce is a must try. We also tried their yuzu spicy margarita, which was okay (sorry lol). Their yuzu cheesecake was my favorite! Highly recommend trying this place at least once. Can't wait to come back.

Updating my review from ten years ago and it is still a 10/10 experience! Robata Jinya had rolled…read morethrough the punches. While many restaurants have come and go, Robata Jinya kept changing with the time. For example, they used to close at 2pm to get ready for dinner. Now they have extended their hours and this is my favorite spot to take a late lunch because their lunch specials and happy hour menu overlap. This lunch size servie of ramen and two spicy tuna crispy rice is less than $20 ($16 during the time of this review.) It is a bit harder to find that price for lunch in this area with the quality and amount of food you are getting. Food and drinks are still top notch here. There is a lychee martini that I highly recommend where they infuse it with lychee smoke in a bubble.

Robata JINYA is a great choice for happy hour. Their prices are super reasonable and the quality of…read morethe sushi is solid. We tried many things on the menu, with the crab hand roll and crispy rice with tuna being the favs. The scallop sushi (not on the happy hour menu) was also really good. The lychee martini is a must try. It comes with a huge smoke filled bubble on top, and is not too sweet. The interior is nice with some interesting samurai artifacts and wood beam ceilings. Recommend!

As someone who loves sushi and is pretty picky about it, Izakaya by Katsu-ya honestly blew me away…read more The fish tasted incredibly fresh and everything was just done right. Every bite felt really balanced and flavorful without being over complicated. I love places where you can tell the chefs really care about the quality of the fish, and this definitely felt like one of those spots. The sushi just melts in your mouth. We kept ordering more because everything we tried was so good. The vibe inside is also great -- lively but still relaxed. It feels like the kind of place you could go for a fun night out and just keep sharing plates and trying new things. LA has so many sushi spots, but this one actually stood out to me. If you love sushi and appreciate really good fish, this place is 100% worth it.

We sat at the bar, the service from the sushi chef and the waitress was great and very attentive…read more The food was super fresh. Looking forward to coming back.

Good quality sushi in overall and also good udon. I've gotten the Japanese curry udon and also the…read moreuni cream udon before and both were great. Staff is nice too.

Came here for dinner on a whim & I'd say overall it's a solid spot! The staff are really nice and…read moreservice was fast. Seating is a bit limited, they have inside and outside. I'd make a quick reservation just in case. In terms of food, we really enjoyed the pork belly, beef short rib, and Chilean sea bass skewers!! They were grilled so well and delicious. We also liked the kimchi carbonara, yellowtail jalapeno, and the assortment of sushi we ordered à la carte (especially the yellowtail belly & scallops). I would pass on agedashi tofu (it was a big miss) and the miso crab salmon..was really odd..I know it was supposed to be crab but the texture felt like salmon wrapped with tuna..and it just didn't taste good imo. Overall, my friends and I had a great time & dinner! If you're in the area, definitely worth going to if you're looking for sushi and Japanese grilled skewers!

I've officially found my forever sushi spot in LA and I'm never looking back. This place is an…read moreabsolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the entire space is a vibe.....beautiful surroundings, a warm atmosphere, and an incredibly attentive staff that makes you feel taken care of from start to finish. The tuna sampler was unreal, so fresh it practically melts in your mouth. Every bite tasted like it came straight from the ocean. And the hot sake? Next level. It arrives in its own carafe, kept perfectly warm by a candle underneath, which just adds to the cozy, thoughtful experience. Even the cucumber dish was A+++ Crisp, refreshing, and somehow elevated beyond what you'd expect from something so simple. Honestly, everything we ordered was outstanding. What I love most is that it feels like a true hidden spot! Affordable, authentic, and without the chaotic crowds or long lines you see at so many LA sushi places. If you're looking for a cute, genuine sushi spot with amazing food and a great atmosphere, this is it. Highly, highly recommend.

Came to Soma Suisan and was extremely impressed. Beautiful restaurant. The service was excellent…read more Vast choices of Sake to choose from. Every piece of fish served was excellent! We loved the golden eye snapper, uni, otoro and pretty much everything we ate. Will be back soon for sure

Hopped in this spot to grab a bite to eat! It was my 1st visit. No leads. No one recommended. I…read moreenjoyed the ramen and the sushi roll. The service was fast and great!

Wow this place was delicious ! Ambiance was nice and calm…read more!! Besides a middle aged man switching political videos with his volume on max for 5 minutes (whoever you were plz stay in your home and DoorDash your food ppl like you are SO annoying!) y'all need to have a backbone and tell pple like this to have manners it makes customers uncomfortable! Very delicious and fresh Sushi !!!

you've read the reviews...you've seen the line. yes, the sushi's worth it. servers are efficient,…read morebut you definitely aren't here FOR the service. Advocate for yourself when waiting for a table, don't go too far and be ready for the call! Inside isn't "cute" & they pack people in there but it's understandable because the food is so good! everything we got was amazing. if I had to have one critique on the good..I wish the tuna lemon and Philadelphia roll had more sauce!

i'm giving this five stars because the sushi was phenomenal melt in your mouth!!!…read more toro with jalapeño cilantro & truffle ponzu sauce is a MUST ORDER! i need to come back here. the line can get long but so worth it. the chefs are kind and very quick. the ambiance is fine, it's a bit noisy, and could be more spacious. sushi is worth it.

Ordered pick-up before heading home after a long day at work. Before anything I'd like to say…read moreImmaculate customer service. After a long horrible Monday I had no energy to deal with bad energy. I knew I arrived a little too soon and needed to wait. I walked in and sat down, the waitress asked if i was picking an online order and just over all took care of me from the utensils to the amount of ginger i needed. After that they handed me my order and i was out that door to sit in my car and enjoy my sushi before the 1 hour + traffic . I was praying for it to be really good sushi! And let me tell you it was fresh ! And very very enjoyable! Really good sushi ! And as an LA native it's hard to find good sushi places with good quality! Will be coming back! 10/10

We stopped by Kinari Aburi Sushi after the Stranger Things x CicLAvia event since it was right…read morearound the corner from the fourth hub on Fairfax. We already had good street parking nearby, so we just walked over. Because it's on Fairfax near Melrose, parking definitely depends on the time and day -- it can get tricky in this area. We didn't notice any signs for parking in the back, so street parking might be your best bet. Food: We ordered three items, and everything we tried was solid, but the standout for us was the creamy ramen. We shared a bowl, but honestly, I would've happily eaten a whole one by myself if I had known how good it was. The prices were pretty reasonable for the area, and portion sizes felt fair. Service: The staff was friendly. Service was smooth, and our food came out in good time. Overall: A nice casual spot for sushi and ramen in the Fairfax/Melrose area. Good food, friendly service, and decent prices. I'd definitely come back, especially for that ramen.