I adore this quaint spot in Little Tokyo! The interior is modest and cozy with very friendly and…read moreattentive service, some of the best service I've ever had. The Assorted Sashimi was fun for the two of us to each try 6 premium pieces. Everything tasted fresh and high quality with a different garnish accompanying each piece! The cucumber salad was refreshing and crunchy to munch on in between sushi bites. Their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice surprised me with an arrangement of flavors and textures that went together magically. I would have gotten a second order if stomach space wasn't a concern. Next we had the Yellowtail Sashimi, which of course had sliced jalapeño on top. I don't care how many restaurants put that out, it's always fantastic. The only roll we got was the Cherry Blossom roll, I was intrigued by the menus indication that it didn't have rice. A large roll with 11 pieces came out that was 95% fish, the remaining 5% being bits of avocado and two sauces that paired exquisitely. It tasted excellent. Our server recommended their Kid Season sake which was exactly what I was looking for: filtered and semi sweet. Highly recommend!

The place was packed and loud with music, adults, and kids. I knew what i wanted and ordered but…read moreentire service took nearly an hour and i didn't order drinks or dessert. Super slow. Nice of the chef to switch out roe for halibut for me on my omakase. However, probably the worst omakase I've ever had. No creativity, nothing felt premium, chewy fish, flavors didn't mesh, and half of it was salty. The miso soup wasn't scorching, which i appreciated at first but that meant the last few sips were fairly room temp. The real crab handroll was good. If the price point was $35 sushi set I'd give 5/5 but this is supposed to be premium omakase. I've been to other Sushi Enya locations and had good experiences, so this was very disappointing. Stick to the rolls and nigiri.

I love the sushi here and the staff. The food is great and i am will to do the drive to downtown…read more to have a great meal!!

Found this sushi spot last minute about 8 mins from Union Station. Street parking and parking lots…read morenearby are available. We tried the miso soup, spicy tuna crispy rice, the toro toast, one of the nigiri sets, and also the truffle eel. Quality of fish is surprisingly good! Toro toast I've never heard of and was excited to try. It's a no 1 hit in this restaurant. Love the caviar on top. There's a sauce on the toast which is on the creamier side, but it balances out well together. Spicy tuna crispy rice was massive and nice portion as an appetizer. It is thick and crispy. We used as an appetizer but def could be a meal. All nigiri's were so good. The fishes were amazing quality. This place is a hidden gem for-sure. Our server was great. Lunch special happy hours are a thing here until 3pm. We came in at 3:30 nice place to come w family and friends. Ambiance is lively and filled with good food and good vibes overall. Pretty packed and busy. I'll be coming back!

The food was really yummy and the service was excellent! The overall vibe was really chill and…read morerelaxed, awesome place to chill and eat good sushi!

Had an amazing sashimi lunch at Sushi Gen. Got there early, half an hr before opening to start…read morelining up, well worth it to get a table. The sashimi lunch was plentiful and fish was so fresh and delish that I was transported back to Japan with the taste. I also ordered a sashimi/salmon collar to go but unfortunately, the order was mixed up and I got a yellowtail collar instead. Was surprised by how small the portion was, so would definitely stick with the sashimi lunch next time.

Absolutely delicious! First time trying this place and the service and quality of food was…read morepleasantly surprising. When we entered, we got seated right away with a very personable waitress who shared stories with us and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We ordered the Sashimi Combo C, Gyoza, and White Fish Sashimi plate, all of which were a 5/5. Thank you so much!

Saw many good reviews on yelp so figured I decided take my family here to try for the first time…read more As soon as I walked in, first thing I immediately noticed was a stench inside the restaurant. It was definitely not what I've expected or ever experienced in a Japanese restaurant. We were quickly greeted by the staff and be seated by the wall. The upholstery of our seats were torn. The area where we were sitting was a bit too dark and could definitely add more lights for customers to see their menus. After giving a look at the menu, our server asked if we were ready. I said it's our first time so we need some time to look through the menu. She replied ok and left. We mainly ordered sushi items. Servers brought over each item one at a time. When I almost finished mine, my family is still waiting for theirs. You do see the staff walk by the tables constantly. However, I would hope the servers would ask how is everything and if we need anything else. Overall, sushi tastes fine. I probably won't be back given the experience that we had.

Our server Ruth was very helpful and attentive. It was my first time here and she was very helpful…read morein recommending items to try out and how the menu worked. Will be coming back to this location again! Thank you again for the amazing service!

We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service! We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment we arrived, our server, Kevin, was absolutely wonderful. He took the time to explain the menu to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations on how to cook and enjoy our meats. His knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine care really stood out. Kevin even brought out a special cut of meat and personally cooked it for us, and it was absolutely delicious! The quality of the food, the cuts of meat, and the freshness were all top-notch. Every bite was amazing! What truly made our visit extra special was the level of service. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying our meal, and having a memorable birthday celebration. His attention to detail and friendly personality made the entire experience even better. Thank you, Kevin, for making my husband's birthday so special and for giving us such an amazing dining experience! We truly appreciate you and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Chubby Cattle, especially if you're looking for delicious food, high-quality meat, ambience and exceptional service!

Hidden away in the basement of a nondescript building in the streets of downtown LA, Bar Sawa feels…read morelike a comfy speakeasy vibe- the moment you walk in, the wall of Japanese whisky gives it a moody 8-seat vibe. The monkfish was luxuriously rich, while the uni paired with squid was deliciously fresh, with that perfect ocean sweetness and incredible texture. One of the most memorable bites was the sushi "taco"--a crisp shiso leaf wrapped around a vodka martini-inspired creation that somehow captured the essence of the cocktail in a single bite. The scallop nestled inside a squash blossom was another standout. The cocktails take it to a different level. One mention: the staff is essential and truly makes the experience more inspiring.

3.5 stars. I've been here twice because I wanted to give it another try and see if my experience…read morewould be different the second time, but I walked away feeling pretty much the same, and my friend agreed. The atmosphere is great if you love intimate bar seating, the service is warm and cordial, and the drinks are very good. I also really liked the amount and variety of dishes served outside of the nigiri, so the meal felt substantial and well paced. The food itself was good and well executed, but for the price point, I was hoping for something more memorable or distinctive. A lot of the dishes and flavor profiles felt very familiar and similar to what I've had at many other more traditional omakase experiences. Nothing was bad by any means, but there wasn't a particular bite or flavor combination that surprised me or stayed with me afterward. The second time I came here, they had firefly squid (in season) which was a delight. If you're newer to sushi or omakase, I think this would be a great experience. But if you eat omakase frequently, there are other places around this price point that I think offer something a little more unique or memorable.

Came from Boston to Little Tokyo to see the culture and came into the Haus for a few drinks…read more Viviana was a dubbbbb!!! She kept it a g thang! Nothing, but good vibes!

Food is amazing. The chef doubted us at first but we finished everything easily. Viviana was an…read moreawesome server. Definitely worth coming down here. Nice ambiance as well no wait times.

Their tonkatsu, premium sashimi set and tofu sampler were a delight…read more Tofu sampler had creamy tofu which was everyone's favorite, classic tofu and sesame tofu. All are homemade and just like Meiji tofu. The sashimi was fresh and a generous amount. Our friends enjoyed their black cod as well but preferred the tonkatsu. Their pork hotpot was generous and delicious. Beef tongue was superb except for a couple of pieces that were slightly overdone. Would like to return to get dinner items and more tofu!!

7.8/10 We came here…read morelooking for a sushi spot that was still good quality, with our three kids in tow. Honestly, this place was a little more authentic than the run-of-the-mill sushi spot we probably should have gone to with kids who mostly want California rolls, spicy tuna, and chicken teriyaki. But I chose it on purpose because I wanted something genuinely authentic in Little Tokyo, and I'm really glad I got to try something new. I had the pork loin katsu (around $26-28). It was super moist and had great crispiness, so no complaints there. But when I saw "pork loin," I expected a leaner, firmer cut, and this had a lot of fatty pieces. The breading also didn't hold onto the fat, so it kind of fell apart in spots. It was still really good, I just would've expected it to be leaner. I've since learned loin katsu traditionally keeps the fat on for flavor, so if you prefer lean like me, the tenderloin (hire) katsu might be the better pick. I'd give it about a 7 (maybe a 6.9). It came as a set with rice, miso soup, and three little side dishes, kind of like Korean banchan. They weren't bad, but they're definitely an acquired taste and you'd have to be adventurous. There was also a soft tofu custard-type dish that wasn't sweet and was really bland. I wouldn't order it again, but maybe I just didn't eat it the right way, and I'd love to learn how if that's the case. No disrespect to the culture at all. I'm not a picky eater, a lot of the set meal just didn't appeal to me. The yellowtail jalapeño cut roll (~$20) was really good quality. My son got yellowtail and spicy tuna hand rolls ($9 each). The chicken teriyaki was a standout: super crispy, a smooth batter different from the katsu (not tempura), and really good flavor, about a 7.8. They also have kid-friendly stuff like fries. And whatever that mustard mayo sauce on the table is, it's amazing. I dipped my fries, chicken, and katsu in it and it definitely helped. Drinks: I was a little shocked at $16 for a hot sake for sake bombs, and it wasn't even a bigger carafe. Beer was average priced, thank God. As I say in a lot of my reviews, anything past $9 for a beer and you're basically being robbed. Service was excellent. Everyone was super friendly and so accommodating with our three loud kids, which I really appreciated. It's somewhat kid-friendly; there were a couple of other kids there, so it's not a hoity-toity place. Overall, 7.8. Food pricing was fair, but a lot of the set meal was a dud for me, and I'd order something different next time. Still, it was a fun experience and I'm grateful we tried somewhere truly different.

This sushi spot changed my entire perspective.. I will never experience sushi the same again.. it…read morewas so fresh and delicious.. I didn't know fish could taste so amazing.. the chefs were kind and one of them was very motivated he seemed to really enjoy his job. The spot is very intimate and has a home like feel to it. Beautiful for a date. We will be coming again on special occasions.

Really enjoyed this sushi spot! The fish was fresh and the sushi chefs really know what they're…read moredoing. Everything we had was delicious, but the unagi was definitely a standout -- so good! The place is on the smaller side and can feel a little tight, especially when it's busy, but the ambiance is nice and adds to the overall experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.