Great service, great music, great food and drinks! My server was super friendly and helpful. Music selection was awesome, classic rock and 80s. Loved it! read more

We had an amazing time. Walked in and the dj was spinning Madonna. The music was eclectic, EDM to the Ramones to Harry Stiles. It was awesome. The food was great and everyone who worked there were very friendly. It's a great place to hang with friends, listen to music, eat great food and have fun drinks. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, creative delicious food. We celebrated our anniversary here and I was expecting a loud scene , but it was classy and felt like I was tossed back in time! read more

Wow!!! What a great time. We stopped in this weekend for the first time and were not disappointed. First, the bartender Graham took amazing care of us. I wasn't interested in the cocktails on the menu, but he made some sort of spicy cucumber martini that I am now obsessed with. My friend loved mezcal cocktail he made from the menu. He kept us entertained and laughing the whole time. The food is tapas style dishes and meant to be shared. We ordered a couple skewers and a chicken karage style dish that were all phenomenal. We will definitely be back for the amazing service and flavors. Highly recommend seats at the bar read more

Gorgeous space, but expected (hoped) it would be a bit more of a chill vibe that focused on music and less like an upscale restaurant with a DJ playing music that competes with the tables of big parties all shouting to hear each other. Service was enthusiastic and attentive, almost too much, but you have to appreciate the effort. Upselling the most expensive items on the menu felt obvious. Food was ok, but portions small. Drinks were good. The tv monitors on the wall with photos are so out place and an eye sore in an otherwise gorgeous space. They're so bright and distracting that you can't help but stare at them, expecting them to change to something more than uninspired stock photos of musicians on stage. Overall the loud music and sports bar monitors killed the vibe for us. read more

Our entire party had an absolute blast and memorable-triple birthday celebration at Kasai last night & that great experience started out with my reservation interaction with Sky. It continued on with fun signature cocktails, delicious dishes to share, and an ambience that was inviting, welcoming, and enabled our party to just have a memorable time. 1. logistics - making reservation was easy with Resy but it got tricky when I needed to make a last minute party size adjustment. Reaching via business phone wasn't viable so I reached out via IG. I didn't think it was going to be answered with the large number of followers but Sky, from Kasai, replied. She accommodated our party size increase within a few days of the date, recommended a splendid menu set up. And was responsive to all my questions. To me -- that was the first sign that our experience was going to be good. 2. Vibe - this was most excellent with the set up, the vinyls, the open bar, the kitchen in the back where you see the chefs and the line working. Absolutely loved the lighting, the ambience, the high ceiling. We walked into the establishment with a "wow!" The booths and tables were cozy but not confined. We were set up in the middle of the restaurant and loved the view to see across the entire space. The noise level was just right to reflect a space that is brimming with energy but also allowed to still talk and hear each other without having to shout! 3. Bathroom -I'm a biggie on this and I like how they have individual bathroom suites. 4. Food - this impressed us! We tried a variety that Sky recommended and we enjoyed every dish. The wagyu skewers, salad, eggplant chips, and many more that she recommended were spot on. It as fun for sharing and made for a fun dinner. 5. Cocktails - I tried 3 different ones and the rest of our party tried others so between the 9 of us, we've tried about 10 different types of cocktails and drinks. There was one I wasn't fond of but that's my own personal taste but all the other signature cocktails, our entire party enjoyed (we shared with each other to try). Each cocktail tasted "refined" and subtle. Really had fun trying the menu. 5. Music -ah! afterall, this is its signature! Sky DJs too and that was super cool. Honestly we had so much fun that I almost didn't notice what was playing because what was playing blended so well with the whole atmosphere and our experience. The music didn't feel out of place and really added to the chill ambience. My only recommendation is to have an easier way to reach the restaurant (e.g email perhaps?) Shout out to Sky for a most excellent first diner experience with a party of 9 for my friends and me. We will definitely be coming back and I will be recommending this place personally to others. read more

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This is an excellent addition to the Hermosa scene. I really like the cool interior and the vibe. The drink selection was good and I liked my cocktails. I think in the future I would prefer to order some of the yakitori skewers since the salad and Crudo were just ok. I would definitely recommend this spot for drinks! read more

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The space a gorgeous! Sound quality is exquisite. Service was great. Food is amazing. I've been several times and there's not a bad item on the menu. Every skewer is cooked and seasoned so well. I need the miso ranch that comes with the fries in my fridge asap. Eggplant was amazing favorite and I don't even like eggplant. Crudo is so fresh and the citrus salsa with it is so flavorful. The Ume cocktail is nice and refreshing. The espresso martini is like a dessert it's so good. They also have Jeni's ice cream by the pint! They literally serve the pint and give you spoons. So fun. read more

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Very Cool spot! Kinda has the divey Tokyo vinyl whisky bar feel. Very different feel from the rest of the neighborhood, great place to come for a date or chill with friends. Been 3 times already, each time with different friends, and they all liked it. First 2 times sat at the bar, great bartenders, most recently came with coworkers and sat at a high top table. Our server was Susie, great personable service! Love the New York steak and fries best, just wish they had ketchup available for the fries (not a mayo fan). read more

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Came here after a dinner date down the street. Good vibes, but it's way way too loud. They also messed up my drink, but that wasn't a big deal. The place is too small to have the music that loud. read more

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Great atmosphere, lovely staff nice to have a local place that has such a cool vibe. Great drinks!!

A super cool place with an awesome ambience and sound system. Don't believe the hype regarding food. Very small portions, the $14 shrimp skewer included three very small shrimp. We got the special Kalbi beef rib... $18, It couldn't have weighed more than 3 ounces uncooked and was so fatty and chewy. most of it ended up back in my napkin. At that point, I was done trying any other food. They offered no starches, not even rice on the menu. The service is great and I especially appreciate host/Manager Lenny. Go for a drink, stay for the music. read more

A great new spot (formally Decadence) in Hermosa Beach. A world class album listening room and fantastic restaurant and bar. Skylar, the owner, is so nice. So is her team. Icing on the cake. Go in, enjoy an album or five, played as they should be... straight through. Have a cocktail. Have dinner. You won't be disappointed by anything. You will have a unique and memorable time. Loved it! read more

This place is a vibe. The music takes it to the next level the service is amazing and the food top tier. Chicken salad was the tables favorite my personal favorite was the shrimp skewer. read more

Cocktails are weird but good? Very different and a cool vibe. We didn't make a res but managed to snag a spot at the bar for a drink, didn't try the food. A lot of people complain about the noise level which we didn't mind considering it's a music bar, but the music was actually so bad for a place that's trying to build its brand off of it. read more

First, the positives. The food and service were very good. Tasty dishes and attentive staff. However, the main draw for us was the high-fidelity music experience. We arrived before 6 pm and the place was lively, energetic and loud. In fact, way too loud for a listening bar. One of the foursome next to us was practically yelling. Not an enjoyable experience. I visited a listening bar in NYC where the chatter is kept to a minimum and the patrons are seriously there for the excellent sonic experience. So kudos to the chef and wait staff, but to call this a listening bar? Not so much. read more

Great concept but they play the music too loud and the service is poor. The louder you play the music, the louder people have to talk, and the louder you'll have to play the music. They also need more pictures on rotation on their giant screens, and the screens should be less bright. There should be more non-fried options on the menu read more

Food, drinks, and service were all great! Cocktails were really unique. Our waitress Susie was great! She was very attentive and checked in on us several times throughout our meal. Would definitely go again! read more

Everything was really good, the food, the drinks and specially the way Susie and Skylar attended us! 100% recommend

The vibe of the dining room was nice enough. The music was good. The wait staff was friendly. However, the food was not good at all. Someone in my party ordered a chicken skewer for about $16 or $17. There were 3 small patties a little larger than a size of a silver dollar on it. Not sure if they used the same oil to handle frying fish but our friend said her skewer tasted like fish. Another friend ordered a different type of chicken skewer. It didn't taste right to her so they replaced it with a shrimp skewer. For 3 small shrimps the restaurant charged $18! I ordered chicken katsu sandwich and fries. They were good. On the drinks, if you expect a full glass of wine be prepared to be disappointed. For the price looks like they only pour half a glass and this is for Sterling wine which is not even top shelf. We ended up going out to dinner afterward as everyone was so hungry. Everyone agreed we won't be back. read more

The bartenders and staff were great, and we were genuinely excited to try this place. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it. The food itself was good, but the portions for the price were honestly ridiculous. We paid $16 for a chicken skewer and $20 for a steak skewer, and I'm not exaggerating when I say each was about three bites. I wish I had taken a picture because it was almost unbelievable. Nearly $40 for maybe six bites of food between my wife and me. We also ordered the chicken katsu sandwich, which somehow had even less meat than the skewers. The pieces were stacked on top of each other to make the sandwich look much fuller than it actually was. We ordered fries as well, and there were maybe 15 to 20 fries total. I'm really not someone who complains about portion sizes. I understand this isn't supposed to be a Cheesecake Factory-sized meal, but there's a point where the price and portion just don't make sense. We spent about $150 for the two of us, including one drink, and left feeling like we barely ate. Had to stop at in and out on the way home. The atmosphere initially seems cool, but after a while it started to feel more like a gimmick. Bon Jovi, AC/DC, and classic rock vinyl everywhere, meanwhile the DJ was playing Taylor Swift at 5 PM on a Saturday. Nothing against Taylor Swift, but it didn't exactly match the vibe they're selling. Great staff and decent food, but the value just isn't there. At these prices, the portions need to be significantly better. read more

Ate here the other night and wow what a great experience. A great new vibe for hermosa forsure. Me and babe are looking forward to coming back for date night. Lenny helped us to our table and personality 10/10 he's a damn good maître D. read more

If you're from the South Bay then you've seen your fair share of establishments come and go and frankly it's sad. BUT, this place is what the South Bay needs. Great concept. Awesome vibe and if you're complaining that the music is too loud at a MUSIC BAR then you're in the wrong place. They only cranked it up when asked or if it called for it like more people filling the place up. They honored Dolly Parton and then made their way to early Metallica. We loved it. Chef Hoon is phenomenal. The bar program is fantastic. The staff are fun, knowledgeable and edgy in a good way. Service was great. Get the fries, katsu sandwich and the ribs. Beer is served in a frosty mug and cocktails don't disappoint. Bartenders know what they're doing. Bathrooms make you feel luxurious. The lounge was our favorite spot so come early or try and reserve it if possible. We sat at the bar for a drink before our table was ready and talked music with the tall tattooed bartender. Nice guy. Mackenzie the GM was super accommodating and we will definitely be back. read more

Food was shockingly bad, random, and flavorless. Drinks were decent but not amazing. Concept was very unique but poorly executed. Hoping this improves in the future as I like the idea of this place a lot. Service was good, but disorganized and slightly unprofessional in moments. Ambiance was fun but a bit random (the TV's threw me off and felt way too bright and abrupt) read more

Interesting concept out here, nothing else like this in Hermosa! Drinks were great, food was solid. Our server, Susiee, was super attentive - appreciate her checking in on us and walking us through all the popular recs! Def worth checking out, especially on weekends with the music/vibe read more

ordered eggplant, shrimp and waygu skewers really good! very quick service! nice vibe! love the music read more

Went with my son and we shared shrimp, jerk chicken and salmon skewers and radish salad special, beef tallow fries (the best). He also got the steak entree special and shared a couple bites. Everything was fantastic. Meats were cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful, melt in your mouth. Service was great. I have sesame and nut allergy and he has gluten allergy. Server took it serious and made sure all our food was clear. Love the ambience with lighting and screens showing all the musicians/bands/concerts took me back to my concert days in the 80's! read more

Amazing place the ownership have done a great job with this place. Everybody needs to try out. Great music. Great food. Great service. Great drinks. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!! The vibe is so awesome and everyone there is so nice! The food and drinks are unique and yummy as well, especially the rose city pressing cocktail! We love all of the bartenders and servers, along with Kai the food runner! He always makes us laugh and this place treats us like family! Definitely recommend!! read more

I can't speak any higher of this place! I never leave reviews but this place earned it. Service is always a big part of the restaurant experience for me and this was no exception. Our food came super fast and everything we tried was incredible (very rare that you get both). On top of the food and service, the restaurant has such a good vibe. It was great for my family to go in for dinner but I can also see it being a good date spot or even a place to grab a quick drink. Will for sure be going back! read more

Had the best time at Kasai Records! The food was delicious, the vibes were amazing, and I loved the special listening experience. It's such a unique concept and made for such a fun night. We'll definitely be back! read more