Umiai offers quality sushi in a sleek setting. My first time in, I ordered the Umiai Simple:…read more 1 Cucumber Seaweed Salad 3 Hand Rolls - Salmon, Yellowtail, Crab 4 Nigirus - 2 Albacore, 2 Seared King Salmon. This is the type of place where you could come in for a quick lunch or stay for a while and explore the menu. The service was attentive and my sushi cravings were quenched. A very satisfying experience at Umiai.

The lobster roll was surprisingly good. It came out of left field…read more Sevice was chill and great. I went when it was slower. The hand rolls were on point. Perfectly timed and perfectly stacked.

Umigame Japanese Kitchen has never disappointed me. I've tried a variety of their sushi rolls over…read moretime, and each one has been consistently delicious, but the Lime Yellowtail Roll, Sunrise Roll, and Truffle Unagi Roll are my absolute favorites. The Lime Yellowtail is wonderfully bright and refreshing, while the Truffle Unagi has a richer, more indulgent flavor that makes it particularly memorable. The starters are equally worth ordering. The Yellowtail Carpaccio is delicate and flavorful, and the Albacore & Crisp Onion is another favorite, with a lovely combination of fresh fish and texture from the crispy onion. Everything tastes fresh, beautifully balanced, and thoughtfully prepared, and a glass of sake is the perfect accompaniment. The service is always excellent, with a friendly and attentive staff, while the casual, relaxed ambiance makes it an easy place to enjoy a leisurely meal. Umigame continues to be one of those places I can return to knowing I'm going to have a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.

This is our go-to sushi place in the valley! Great happy hour deals, delicious rolls and the best…read morefountain soda around! Great atmosphere, indoor outdoor seating, a ballgame always on the tv. A perfect place for a casual night out!

I had such a great experience at Ramen Izakaya! The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a…read morereally nice atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel taken care of from the moment we walked in. The food was absolutely delicious and came out quickly. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, and the ramen was especially satisfying. You can tell they put real care into both the food and the overall dining experience. Service was smooth and efficient without ever feeling rushed, and everyone we interacted with was kind and professional. It was one of those meals where you leave already thinking about coming back. I would absolutely recommend Ramen Izakaya to anyone looking for great food, friendly service, and a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be returning!

I tried this ramen spot recently and was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food was a…read morelittle underwhelming overall, although there were a couple of positives to the experience. I ordered the ramen and, unfortunately, the broth just didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for. It was fairly mild and tasted a little flat, so I found myself wishing there was more depth and seasoning. The pork was also not quite what I expected. The quality seemed a little lower than other ramen places I've tried, and the meat didn't have the tenderness or flavor I was looking for. There also weren't a ton of toppings included, so the bowl felt somewhat simple compared with other ramen spots. I also tried the meatballs, which were also pretty disappointing. The texture and overall quality weren't really to my taste, and unfortunately I came across a few small bits of bone while eating them. I know things like that can occasionally happen, but it definitely took away from the experience and made me a little hesitant to finish them. On the positive side, the food was prepared pretty quickly, which I appreciated.

We celebrated my sister's 30th birthday at Sushi Tomoki and chose the omakase experience, and it…read morewas absolutely worth it. Located on Ventura Boulevard, Sushi Tomoki is a small, intimate sushi restaurant with a clean, minimalist Japanese aesthetic and a relaxed atmosphere that lets the food take center stage. (The Infatuation) Since we were dining with our 22-month-old, we requested a table instead of sitting at the sushi bar, and the staff was very accommodating. They even prepared a customized tamago sushi roll for our little one, which he absolutely enjoyed. The omakase was thoughtfully paced, with each piece served one at a time so we could fully appreciate every bite. The fish was incredibly fresh, and every piece practically melted in our mouths. The attention to detail and quality of the ingredients really stood out. The only piece that wasn't my favorite was the sushi topped with mint. It simply wasn't my personal preference, though I'm sure those who enjoy mint with savory dishes would appreciate it. The service was exceptional from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. They made my sister's birthday even more special by singing Happy Birthday and surprising her with complimentary sherbet and four pieces of green tea mochi--a thoughtful touch that ended the evening on a high note. Overall, Sushi Tomoki delivered a memorable omakase experience with outstanding sushi, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

So today was the day to visit this lovely, semi medium size restaurant that had so much charm and a…read morewonderful service by everyone! We walked in at 6:40pm and got a nice welcome from Mediko. Without having a reservation, she sat us down immediately. Our server Meika approached us right away to take our order. We started off with a standard size of Garlic Edamame ($6.80), and then ordered few other cut rolls. Spicy Tuna Cut Roll--for 10 pieces ($14.80), Albacore Fried Onion Roll-- count of 12 for ($20.80), Zero Roll-- count of 12 for ($25.00), Rainbow Roll-- count of 12 for ($10.80). Everything was so LIGHT, FRESH and DELICIOUS!!! They also have hand rolls, and other types of cut rolls. They have street and metered parking. Before I forget, we ordered Crispy Rice Tuna that came in (2) pieces for (13.50). The minute I saw that, it made me laugh. Called our server and told her to take that back and remove it from the bill which she gladly did. I thought it was going to be an actual full course rolls. They also have dessert but we didn't order anything. Restaurant was very quaint, limited decor, very busy for Monday mid evening, and was very nice and clean. Total came out to be $95.70 including tax minus the tip. I'm sure they also have a bathroom, but we didn't end up using it. I will return, but not any time soon. They also don't have any Bento Box type of food. Very authentic place to go on a date, friends, family or even dine solo. They also have a Sushi Bar. Alcohol wise, only have beer, wine and sake along with 2 fridges full of cold drinks.. Thank you all very much!!

I love going to this place, everytime we walk in we are welcomed by the wonderful staff who are…read morevery attentive. My family love the shrimp lovers roll and the ramen it's amazing. Would recommend if you are looking for good value

I think I can officially dub this as my "local sushi spot". Solid food and prices that aren't going…read moreto make you feel like you need to take out a loan. I ordered takeout and they had everything out in 15 minutes, fresh and delicious. The restaurant inside seemed really nice to dine in but to go was the vibe for me. I went with the special combo box of salmon teriyaki, miso soup, rice, vegetable tempura and salad. A TON of food for $20. Also went with some classic rolls like the cali, shrimp tempura, and cucumber roll and they all hit the spot. About $6-8 for each cut roll. All in all, attentive and kind service, quick to get the food out and satisfied my sushi cravings. *The tempura sweet potato was my FAV*

Chiba restaraunt is a delicious premium Japanese cuisine option with great sushi located on…read moreLankershim Blvd. It boasts a big dining room with sushi bar seating option available, low lighting for a nice ambiance while you eat. Service is great, very attentive servers kept our waters full and came by often. The sushi itself is very good, we ordered several rolls with a few standing over the rest. The carwash roll was absolutely delectable, not on the menu, probably my favorite of the night. The crunchy shrimp handroll was amazing. We also ordered a shrimp tempura cut roll that comes with a unique sauce that stole the show. Overall great quality sushi, we were very happy with all our choices. The dedicated parking lot is a decent size, no trouble finding parking. Check this place out if you're in the area and in the mood for good sushi!

The best sushi in Los Angeles! Hands down…read more #7 hand roll with cucumber wrap is insane also salmon 3 way is a fun time This place is absolute fire Thank you shig and family

my favorite ramen ever it's so amazing and the people are so nice. absolutely everything is…read moredelicious and lovely. the room is well decorated and gives great ambiance

Don't let the small, tucked-away location fool you--this spot is serving some seriously delicious…read morefood. The standout was the Spicy Shrimp Wontons, which featured delicate, silky, the shrimp filling was perfectly seasoned, and the spicy chili sauce had just the right balance of heat, umami, and a subtle hint of sweetness, making each bite addictive. They were so good that I immediately ordered another serving to go. Honestly, I preferred these over Din Tai Fung's. The OG Ramen was deeply comforting and satisfying, with a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles that held up well from start to finish. We also tried the takoyaki, which had a lightly crisp exterior, a soft, creamy center, and plenty of savory flavor, finished with classic toppings like bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and takoyaki sauce, tying all flavors together. The service was warm and attentive, making the entire experience. If you're looking for a hidden gem that offers high-quality food and complex flavors that will keep you returning, this place is definitely worth exploring.

Came for some local Korean food!…read more Small parking lot. 18% mandatory tip is displayed inside. Lots of titanic theming! We enjoyed some seafood soup and Korean fried chicken. They were all flavorful. We liked the light heat when choosing medium spiciness.

Honestly I have mixed feelings & I usually give high ratings to restaurants. The food's good but…read morethe service is awkward, especially with their mandatory tip. You have to push a button for the server to come, and they give you an attitude if you don't know about the button and don't push it. The attitude is the issue that makes dining in a weird experience. Workers look bored, like they don't want to be there, so it's most likely a family business with dysfunctional relationships, and let me tell ya, that dysfunction comes through if you're paying attention. I warn ppl I take here that the food's good but service is weird, and it's always true & they're glad I told them. One time, I asked for an extra plate & the woman was like, "plate??" almost rolling her eyes. I had to explain why I wanted it, like how someone with an abusive parent who never healed their wounds would treat you, not realizing it's not appropriate with a customer, at least not in the US.

There are not enough characters to give a detailed account, but in short I ordered food through the…read morewebsite, and since the wait time was longer then expected I decided to cancel. There was no option on the website to cancel, but since I was already at the resturant I decided to cancel in person. When I tried cancelling this is what happened, a server cancelled my order in the kitchen, despite me being unable to cancel the payment part, was made to wait an additional 20 minutes (The total wait time was an hour) while never once being able to directly speak with a mananger, also while I waited the server sheepishly avoided eye contact with me, was then given the managers phone # to resolve the issue later in the evening only to never be contacted, got a notification two hours later that my order was picked up (impossible), had to go in the next morning, finally talked to the manager, was forced to wait an additional 20min while being ignored only to find out that this whole time I had to contact doordash or corporate. Time I could have gotten back if the people were up front about being unable to resolve the issue in store. All the while I was dealing with issues of pain and so was not prepared for a task as simple as a refund to be a two day journey. Now my main issue is not so much with the workers at the branch, I think corporate is largely to blame for this situation. My only critiques of the service are as follows: If you didn't have an answer, just say you don't know or you can't do that. Don't cancel an order in the kitchen until the customer cancels the order in the app. If your making a customer wait, just occasionally acknowledge them so they don't feel forgotten or like they are being avoided. I'm not new, I use to work in customer service and I've been made to wait before, but generally someone just occasionally gives you a fake smile and says "we're still working on it" and don't sheepishly try to avoid eye contact. For corporate my issues are as follows. On the website you should give an option to cancel the order, and if not at least make it clear to the customer that they have to contact DoorDash. The phone number you posted in the 'Help Me' section, it's a dead number. Doesn't seem unreasonable to give you restaurant branches the ability to cancel or edit orders at store locations. If corporate can't do that, you should let your employees know that issues like that needs to be handled either through corporate or doordash to save time. The stores are clearly understaffed and so employee's are unable to problem solve when issues come up because they are busy. If properly staffed, this problem could have been handled relatively quickly. In the past when I was so inconvenienced by the service, restaurants usually either waived the fee, offered free items or a gift card, because they actually cared. To be offered nothing, not even a proper apology def. Makes me feel like SilverLake Ramen doesn't really give a crap about anything but making money.

After watching Fantastic 4, we decided to grab a bite to eat close to the theatre since everyone…read morewas pretty hungry. I wasn't sure if we had enough time since the validation is only free for 3 hours if you watch a movie, but we were able to make it in enough time. I'm not really a ramen person but my son just got a jaw expander, so I wanted him to have something he could eat pretty easy. Once we arrived we were seated pretty quick. The host was nice and tried to get us on the patio but it was packed, so we grabbed a booth in the corner next to the little bar section. They were quick to take our order and the food arrived shortly after. We ordered the: Handmade Fried Pork Gyoza Crispy Chicken Karaage Curry Bowl The Shoyu Ramen Cut California Roll My oldest kid really loved the sushi, while my youngest did not. my friend thought the Curry bowl was amazing, and my oldest son picked at his shoyu ramen. I had a feeling he didn't like it but he said it was too hot. I loved the pork gyoza but wasn't really a fan of the chicken karaage. The few pieces I had felt like it was the fried fat pieces of the chicken but maybe I got some bad pieces. So it was pretty much a mix of opinions. This is my review, so I'll go as far as to say, I would order the pork gyoza again but I wouldn't order the chicken karaage. However, I do want to try the Cajun Mazemen if we come again, but it wouldn't be any time soon. Overall, this place is solid and I think if you love ramen, give it a shot. For not being a big ramen fan, I still think the place was nice, clean, had excellent service and the food came out quick. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

Absolutely amazing. Authentic Japanese food made with love. Everything made the experience great…read more Excellent service, cozy atmosphere. Everyone eating the food felt happy and relaxed. Ordered the Daichan special with option of chicken or beef teriyaki and I chose chicken. Special comes with shrimp and vegetable tempura and a croquet. Food was cooked very well but my favorite was easily the tempura. Such light breading and cooked to perfection. Next time I will order a whole side of this alone. 10/10 will come back again. Perfect for a light lunch or a bigger dinner!

This was my second time going to Daichan, but unfortunately it will be my last. Never in my life…read morehave I been to a restaurant where the staff actually waved me back over to complain about the amount I left as a tip. 1 Star!!! Two of the female employees approached me about my tip and hovered over me, pressuring me to change the amount. It was a small restaurant, so this created a very uncomfortable scene and made me feel extremely pressured and embarrassed. A tip is optional and should never be something a customer is confronted or pressured about. After this experience, I have absolutely no desire to return. Honestly, they were lucky I left a tip at all. Very disappointing experience, especially considering this was only my second visit. I will not be coming back.