Cancel

Open app

Search

Kuishimbo Restaurant

3.8 (395 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

Order Kuishimbo Restaurant Takeout or Delivery

Kuishimbo Restaurant Photos

Business Info

KUISHIMBO RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

You might also consider

More like Kuishimbo Restaurant

Recommended Reviews - Kuishimbo Restaurant

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Been coming to this location since pre-COVID. And I want to start off by saying Kuishimbo still hits! My girlfriend and I decided to go there for lunch yesterday, We both got the Yakisoba with beef & two sodas. Price wasn't too bad, 30 dollars. Which I will say doesn't feel too crazy with how everything is so expensive now in days. If this is your first time coming to this restaurant and you don't know what to tryout I would highly recommend getting Yakiniku & chicken (or the Yakiniku which is just beef with teriyaki) or go with the Yakisoba with beef these two are some of my favorite dishes on the menu and you won't be disappointed! The place is small but homie and the service is quick and efficient.

Short ribs

This Postmates order has my order entirely wrong. I got the short ribs with rice and salad instead but the ribs were chewy and very charred! Salad was ok too. Taste was ok but not great. Needless to say will not order from this place anymore.

$20.95 what a disappointment
Bruce F.

I really wanted to like this place, but it was a total letdown! When I didn't see any Asian people running a Japanese BBQ spot I should have known better and left. The restaurant seems a little outdated, and that wouldn't have been a big deal if the food was good. I ordered the large size of short rib and chicken combo for $20.95 and it was a super small portion definitely not worth the money. As far as flavor, portion and price this place isn't worth it.

1. Short Ribs
Johana P.

My family has been coming to Kuishimbo since before I was born and I was so glad to be back to have a taste of my childhood. Lucky for me, the food is just as AMAZING as I remember it. The short ribs were flavorful and fresh, their salad dressing is so tangy and of course, their service is always great! I always stick to our tried and true #1 short rib dish but our family also really likes the #2 short rib and chicken dish. Highly recommend!

4. Yakiniku and Chicken
Esenia J.

Love love their Yakiniku & Chicken! Healthy option somes with salad and white rice from rice cooker. Gets busy around lunch time. Sitting outside is usually quieter. Staff is always friendly!

9A. Tonkatsu with double salad
Valerie L.

Been coming to Kuishimbo for YEARS! As in this where i brought my bf when we first began dating and that was almost 9 years ago!!! This is literally our go to spot when we don't know what to eat but we want something that will always always hit the spot! We bring friends here and will continue to support this establishment. I do agree with the price increase but in all reality.... What hasn't gone up? The portions have gotten a little smaller THAT I can agree with other reviewers it's not ok but, being the loyal customers that we are. We will always return. The staff is always so friendly and I love they make the food on the spot! None of that reheating stuff they cook to order. The bf always gets the chicken katsu and i either get the chicken and beef plate or chicken plate. We always get double salad too. Something about the dressing is 10/10

4. Yakiniku and Chicken
Michael L.

Hole in the wall find! Working in LA my colleague and I decided to drop in. I ordered the #4 for some variety. The plate had a good amount of food. I typically don't eat large lunches but I demolished my plate. I found the Yakiniku and salad to be top notch. Really enjoyed the sauces they use. My colleague ordered the short ribs and that looked equally as good. Thank you for the good service!

3. Yakiniku, was so disappointing and barely edible.

See all

Photo of D S.
84
132
78

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

the best restaurant and food quality was amazing!!! sauces and short ribs are top notch.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 3

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 2
Photo of Esenia J.
45
42
55

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Toi H.
3
176
54

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid, the food is always so delicious and at a great pr

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Calvin H.
92
27
11

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 2

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rj T.
661
67
9

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

11 months ago

The Yakisoba with Beef is AMAZING. Put some hot sauce on it and DELICIOUSSSS. I highly recommend 10/10

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lynn ..
0
26
44

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Miguel A.
364
71
42

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Bob A.
0
10
0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Kevin G.
167
13
6

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Randy C.
147
10
2

2 years ago

Sad to hear they closed one location - which was closer to me but I'll drive to the other location due to being so yummy delicious -

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dylan R.
382
62
48

2 years ago

This meal was very delicious and my girlfriend absolutely loved it the side salad was a little over seasoned but everything else is amazing

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Diana B.
286
179
18

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Eric M.
48
67
12

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jay Y.
0
23
0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 3
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rick R.
25
23
1

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Bai L.
0
11
0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 10

Kuishimbo Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Kuishimbo Restaurant

You might also consider

OTOTO - Chicken Katsu Sando

OTOTO

4.2(214 reviews)
2.6 miEcho Park
$$

I would give Ototo 4.5 stars, but went up because of their great sake selection…read more My friend and I loved this meal. The chicken Katsu sandwich was soooo good. A little messy at the end, but so worth it. 8.5/10 The ode to MOS burger was also great! The bun was soft and pillowy, the burger was perfectly cooked, all of the flavored married well together 8.5/10 Rock Shrimp Okonomiyaki was delicious. HUGE, but delicious. I actually took some home and had this as breakfast the next day. It was soooo yummy. 9/10 Black pepper tofu was also really good. The standout was the Kanpachi Sashimi. Wow was that next level good. 9.5/10 The service was really attentive, really kind. It's a tiny little restaurant but we loved how intimate it was. The same selection is incredible as well. I loved it so much! They had a perfect cloudy sake that I loved. We ubered there, but they do have valet parking for $13, I will say, you'll definitely want to use the valet - parking looked rough!

I'd give Ototo somewhere between 4 - 5 stars and definitely already want to go back. I've been to…read moretheir sister restaurant, Tsubaki, many times and always love it but opted for Ototo since it's more casual and budget friendly. The parking was awful due to a Dodger game and we ended up utilizing the valet. Service was nice and friendly and very accommodating. There were some standout dishes that I'm still thinking of, let's get to that! Shaki Shaki Salad - 4 stars. This was a fresh and tasty cabbage salad. I personally think a different texture element would have added to this, like crushed peanuts or something, but did enjoy this. Spring Onion Tempura - 5+ stars. Delicious! Tasted like onion rings, but with a lighter texture. Bonus tip, request the bbq sauce like dipping sauce, it creates the perfect balance. Filet-o-fish Sandwich - 4 stars. This was really good, but was definitely improved with the bbq like sauce I had with the onion tempura. Yakinuku Steak - 5+ stars. I'm not a big steak person but thought this was excellent! Rich in flavor, great texture, and cooked perfectly! I need to have this in my life again very soon! They have tons of sake here, but I opted for a glass of Chenin Blanc which was excellent! I love the ambiance here, it reminded me of an Izakaya in Japan. Very elevated but casual and cozy at the same time. Well done Ototo, see you soon!

Photos
OTOTO - Interior

Interior

OTOTO - Kaki Fry

Kaki Fry

OTOTO - Private Dining Room

See all

Private Dining Room

Sushi Zanmai - Tokyo Tower Roll. 5/5

Sushi Zanmai

4.6(197 reviews)
0.1 miWilshire Center, Koreatown

My husband and I moved away from LA, and since then we've been craving quality sushi. Whenever we…read morecome back to visit, we enjoy trying new places, and I happened to stumble across this spot while looking around for lunch. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the manager and staff, who were very attentive and happy to answer any questions we had. For our meal, we splurged on two lunch sets and one sashimi assortment. The portions were extremely generous for the two of us, and the freshness of the fish was incredible. I definitely recommend trying this place if you get the chance to visit Chapman Plaza. We'll definitely be back

Incredible meal that was made even better by the attentive and friendly service! My boyfriend and I…read morecame for dinner on a Friday night and had made a reservation for 7:30 PM. After finding parking in the residential area, we walked to the restaurant and got seated right away. Note for parking: there is a lot available for all the restaurants in the complex ($10/car) but it may be difficult to find parking here during peak meal times. If you're willing to walk a bit, park up the street near the apartments. We chose to seat at the bar and had a wonderful experience talking to our sushi chef and Tiger, the manager. We were told that our sushi chef was one of the best chefs from their Japan branches, and that was evident in all of the sushi we ordered. Every cut of fish was consistently thin and crafted with expertise. We ordered quite a spread (spicy tuna crispy rice, albacore with crispy onion, eel nigiri, sweet shrimp nigiri, agedashi tofu, wild cod nigiri, etc.), and every dish was on point. The fish quality is unlike anything I've ever had before. In fact, Tiger told us the tuna is brought in from Japan. After ordering from our iPad, we started asking our chef and Tiger what their favorite dishes were, leading us to try all these different, off the menu customizations. Overall, such a fun dining experience and really solid sushi. We will absolutely be back.

Photos
Sushi Zanmai - Sushi chefs are here from Tokyo.

Sushi chefs are here from Tokyo.

Sushi Zanmai - Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. 5/5

Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice. 5/5

Sushi Zanmai - Tuna zanmai + creamy rock shrimp

See all

Tuna zanmai + creamy rock shrimp

Tsubaki

Tsubaki

4.1(504 reviews)
2.6 miEcho Park
$$$

My precious friend Amelia G. treated me to dinner at Tsubaki for my 40th birthday last month. I…read moreloved this place went I went before kids and pandemic, apparently almost a decade ago. It was as good as I remembered, and probably even better. I can't imagine letting another eight and a half years pass without going back. The only negative is that parking is either difficult or $15, which feels bad in a pretty quiet residential area. Better to take a car in any case, so you can enjoy the extensive selection of sakes. We shared a full-sized bottle, I forget which but I think it was a junmai daiginjo, and it was lovely. Tsubaki is such a nice, welcoming little izakaya. Service is great, the atmosphere warm and easy. You just want to sit back and drink at a leisurely pace. The food is excellent, with a robust menu of creative Japanese food. We shared everything, starting with a stellar kanpachi crudo with ume ponzu, shiso, sweet onion and habanero pickles, and furikake. My favorite dish of the night was the tsukune katsu. I love tsukune, the tare-glazed chicken meatballs you'll find in any yakitori place. This was my first time having them in katsu form, panko-fried and served over cabbage with Kewpie mayo and tonkatsu sauce. The chawanmushi was delicious, silky steamed egg custard topped with Dungeness crab, truffle salt, and mitsuba. Likewise the kinoko tempura, an array of maitake, shiitake, and enoki mushrooms fried light and crispy, with yuzu shichimi and tentsuyu for dipping. We got a skewer of bonchiri from the yakitori menu, delightfully chewy bites of charcoal-grilled jidori chicken tail. Finally, a plate of yakisoba, pan-fried noodles with house-cured Peads & Barnetts char siu, pickled green garlic, and cracklin. We got the hojicha parfait, and it was more or less my ideal dessert. Roasted green tea soft serve with sesame black sugar burnt miso and candied walnuts with cornflake dust. Cold, light, sweet. I could eat a whole one by myself pretty much any time. After nine years in business, Tsubaki feels like an Echo Park institution, and the kitchen is as strong as ever. This was a wonderful dinner, one I hope to repeat soon, with more sake, more yakitori, and more hojicha parfait.

Wow, this is the best izakaya in LA. Though the prices are quite high the food is very high…read morequality! Interior is nice and feels intimate, almost reminds me of restaurants in New York. It's quite small inside and they happen to have a few tables outside. I have mixed feelings about the service though but it is what it is, just feel like we weren't attended properly and service was slower. The menu has tons of options, there is something for everyone. Unfortunately the rice balls I wanted to try were sold out for the night- which how do you run out of something popular at a 7 PM dinner? Anyway, we had the fried tempura, garlic fried rice, short ribs, and chicken oysters. Everything was delicious and I would get these dishes again. But my standouts were the short ribs, they were tender and the marinade was light and fresh. The fried tempura was another standout for me because the sauce paired so well with the lightly friend asparagus. And I'm going to to say the chicken oysters- I think they were grilled to perfection with a tiny bit of wasabi. It's so hard to pick, everything tasted amazing and you can tell everything is thoughtfully prepared and well crafted with a beautiful presentation. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back to try more items.

Photos
Tsubaki - Tsukune - chicken meatballs

Tsukune - chicken meatballs

Tsubaki - Fruit tomato kimchi

Fruit tomato kimchi

Tsubaki

See all

Kuishimbo Restaurant - japanese - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...