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    4.8 (9 reviews)
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    Double set of Seafood Omakasè (oh mah kah seh) Bentō. Exquisite, refined, subtlety complex cuisine. (Not for fast food freaks)
    Gary I.

    M Café is a "sleeper" place to enjoy a healthful meal with soothing music to tame the inner savage beast. Great place to chill out with soothing Brasilian Bossa Nova vocals lulling you for peaceful dining. M Café has great lineage having La Petite Chaya & Chaya Brasserie as its forbears. This delightful eatery is in the same space as the late, great Zozo which featured cuisine by noted Chef, John Sedlar, and Sara S. Business Manager who was the catalyst of the such fine hospitality. It is placed within a gift shop specializing in patio furniture and other accoutrements. Go way to the back to the ordering window. Omakasè Bentō Fish: 1) Gomoku Rice: Nice, nutty, mildly starchy rice with soy sauce braised Hijiki, fine, small brown kelp leaves. This serves as a bland palate contrast to more strong flavoured foods. 2) Wasabi Sweet Potato & Pomegranate Salad: The extra starchy sweet potato, sweet-sour, juicy Pomegranate melds well with bitter radicchio, mixed greens. 3) House Pickled Beets & Braised Hijiki: With orange beets salt brined, touch of Japanese vinegar. Extra crunchy Lotus root pickled with Yuzu Japanese citrus. Goes great with the Gomoku rice. 4) Steamed Garden Veggies: Bright green broccoli with understated dulcet citrus sauce. 5) Grilled Faroe Island Salmon: Touch grilled, moist, flakey yet plush wild Salmon. Chimichurri sauce is thick, buttery virgin olive with green, medicinal fresh oregano. 6) Cacio e Pepe: Translucent, Cappelli d'Angeli (angel hair), limp, and soft. Unusual in that the pasta ingredient is made from nutrient rich Kelp. Black pepper, cashew nut cream. 7) Curried Cauliflower 1-7a) Organic Minty Green Iced Tea: Japanese Sencha green tea infused with a soupçon of spearmint 8) "Dessert" was Matcha Latte with almond milk and a touch of agave sugar. Clean, light, healthful, mostly vegetable based cuisine that has subtle complexity and requires time consuming techniques. After eating this Omakasè (oh mah kah seh) Bentō in its charming, colorfully patterned Bentō compartmentalized tray, you feel elevated. Based on Japanese Macro biotic principals, slow fast food that approaches fine cuisine for fraction of the cost. I was impressed by the almost curative aspect of this Bentō box. 5 Stars PS However, not recommended for fast food aficionados who dearly love smash burgers, cheeto encrusted burritos, county fair battered & fried oreo cookies, etc.

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    Sherilyn R.

    Absolutely love the atmosphere here! The amount and balance of food felt just right - I love that it wasn't too filling and delicious. It is tucked inside the well curated store full of beautiful goods and delightful jazz mixed music. Came here during dineLA and got the Omokase Bento Fish. The salmon was cooked just perfectly and tasted delicious with the chimmichurri sauce. I was surprised by how Cacio e Pepe Kelp Noodles tasted, I was expecting it to be heavier but it was surprisingly lighter than I thought. I love the Wasabi Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Salad, this is something I would love to eat more of at home alongside the salmon. Seating? Indoor & Outdoor available. Indoor there is a seating table that can accomondate 8+ people. And there's a couple other 2 seaters. Outdoor has a couple 2-3 seaters as well. Restroom? Not sure. Parking? Street Parking or parking lot nearby.

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    4.4(5.1k reviews)
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    I can't believe I have never written a Yelp review for Marugame Monzo before! This is literally…read morewhat I get everytime I visited LA. My friend and I always said we need to try new restaurants but fail every time because we always ended up craving Marugame Monzo. They literally have the best cream udon in my opinion! They got the ratio RIGHHTTTT!! It's creamy but not crazy creamy that all you taste is heavy cream. I can taste the flavor from the protein!! The hand crafted udon noodles always cooked to perfection with the perfect texture. The noodles soaked up the sauce up so well!! I have tried different cream udon dishes here - the famous sea urchin cream udon, the carbonara udon, the mentai cream udon, the butter squid udon, etc... My fav would definitely be the mentai cream udon, as you get lots of yummy seafood (shrimps and scallops) in the sauce. The butter squid cream udon is also really good as well!! I like to pair my cream udon with a side of chicken karage!! I really like the batter that they use for the chicken! It's crunchy and airy and very well seasoned!! Service has always been amazing! You get seated fairly quickly and the staff are super attentive! They always check up on you to see how you are doing. The restaurant is small and they make the best of the space they have. I like the glass window/bar area where you can see the chef make the udon noodles!!

    Ordered the miso carbonara udon & ikura don…read more The udon was great: creamy and flavorful, but definitely felt more like the carbonara part of the fusion. I regret the ikura don though. It took a while to come out, and it was too bland. I wish it was more like a poke bowl.

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    Kopan Izakaya

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    4.3(118 reviews)
    2.1 miKoreatown, Wilshire Center
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    POV: you found a Tokyo-style izakaya in the middle of Koreatown…read more Hidden inside Madang Mall, Kopan Izakaya is giving low-lit, cozy, authentic Japanese vibes... the kind of spot you accidentally stay at for hours What we ordered: Ginza Sushi (12pc chef's choice) -- fresh, buttery, melts instantly Yuzu Miso Black Snapper Crudo -- citrusy, light, perfectly balanced Negitoro Donburi + fresh uni -- rich, creamy, elite combo Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna -- crunchy + spicy = no notes Geisha Roll -- seared salmon + shrimp tempura, packed with flavor This is your sign to level up on your Ktown sushi

    Food & drink 4/5 - Chicken karaage was 4/10. Batter is…read morecrunchy and thick. Chicken itself is a bit stringy and dry. Salty but lacks a depth of flavor. - The truffle sushi roll had a prominent truffle flavor (which I enjoyed, but may not be for everyone). Crunch spider roll was a favorite; just a solid classic with soft shell crab (love that an extra piece of crab is included on top of the roll). The fried onions on top of the Tokyo roll were crispy and sweet. Uni was fresh and delicious! I had uni only one time before and had a bad experience (it was incredibly fishy, and now I realize, not fresh). So I was apprehensive at first but I'm glad I gave it a chance because this uni was buttery, smooth, and briny in all the right ways. - Matcha tea was okay, medium profile matcha flavor. Not bad for the value though. Clean and refreshing. -Might be a small thing to point out, but I like how they include lemon slices automatically in the water. I also like the texture of the ice (evenly crushed and almost like a slush). Service 3.5/5 Not too long a wait for the food. Polite and professional waiters. Aesthetic 4.5/5 Traditional izakaya vibe with a relaxed, warm atmosphere. Low lighting inside. Modern layout with traditional Japanese decor.

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    n/naka - SHOKUJI 食事(舍利)

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    4.7(1k reviews)
    5.1 miPalms
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    Two years ago my husband and I lived in LA for six months. We were excited because after watching…read morethe Chef's Table episode about Chef Niki Nakayama we said we have to eat here. Snagging a reservation took some time but was worth the effort. Our meal was an incredible experience--the service, the way each course was presented in such beautiful dishware--the meal was a well-planned journey and one of the best dining experiences we've had. We dined here again in January and it's taken me some time to process this experience and put it in words. The dining room interior has been remodeled since our last visit. The atmosphere helps you focus on being present, being in the moment, being still when each course comes. With excited anticipation you take the lid off of the soup bowl or the staff unveils a dish, so your focus is seeing, smelling, feeling, tasting and enjoying the first bite and all the flavors in the dish before you. What a fun experience! Chef Niki is so creative, thoughtful, deliberate in how she plans her guests' meals. We enjoyed meeting her at the end of our meal and having the opportunity to thank her for the care and attention she gives to all. We look forward to coming here again when we're able to get to L.A.

    Best dining experience I have ever had! Never felt more blown away by the food, service and…read morekindness of the head chef at a Michelin starred restaurant. My husband has been talking about wanting to try n/naka since I first met him 6 years ago and his past birthday was the first time we were able to get reservations. From even before you walk in the door, you are treated with such personable service - with a short form you fill out with your details and text confirming your allergy details, to your meal itself, which is in a realm of its own, to the Polaroid/Instax picture they take of your party at the end of the meal, to Chef Niki personally thanking every table and wishing my starstruck husband a happy birthday to receiving a handwritten note in the mail a few weeks later from Chef Niki wishing my husband a happy birthday and thanking us for celebrating with them. We have been lucky enough to dine at 1,2 & 3 Star Michelin restaurants around the world and none ever felt close to this level of service. On to the food - while I can't describe every dish because my memory does not serve me, I remember each bite was absolutely delicious. Most of the time in multi-course meals, there's one or two dishes that make me scratch my head and wonder if my palate is just basic and unrefined if I don't enjoy it, but I didn't feel that in any way here. I enjoyed every single course and walked away satisfied and wanting to return to n/naka for the next season's course.

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    Hato Sushi - Toro Hand Roll

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    4.7(183 reviews)
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    Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 Walked in here randomly because it was something I had saved for a bit now and I already liked that I didn't have to look for parking on a Sunday 3pm in a busy shopping center. It was busy inside but still got seated without waiting. Insane quality of fish not one single item I ordered had an off taste. The fast that my spicy mayo and ponzu was full when I left goes to show how insanely well they prepared the food sauce wise. Overall great place I will be back to try more things for sure. All this food double the salmon roe and scallop sushi because it was that good I had to go for round 2 but all this for 80$ was insaneeeee!!!!! And of course leave tip lol. For sure coming back!

    Reasonable sushi eats in k-town…read more Went for a weekend sushi dinner. Theres some parking in the plaza, as well as street parking if you're lucky. We had an rsvp but wasn't busy when we arrived. Was sat immediately and served water. They have a pretty extensive menu of most things you'd find at a sushi cut roll spot. We ended up ordering the toro garlic toast, veggie tempura, ginza roll, and several pieces of nigiri sushi. The toro garlic toast was pretty good - sort of like a spicy tuna crispy rice situation ... but a little fattier and more garlicky than crispy. The ginza roll was pretty good too - a lot of fish in the roll and wasn't overwhelming with too much sauce. The tempura was good too- not super oily and all your typical veg involved. The nigiri sushi were pretty well prepared. The size was pretty good for the price - and each were accompanied by a small garnish on top or a little bit of sauce brushed on. All in all - I wouldn't say it's a date night place, but is a good easy eats sushi spot for rolls and nigiri for the price. Would recommend!

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
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    Came here on a weekday for dinner and the restaurant was still pretty lively despite the rest of…read morethe promenade being closed. We had reservations and were seated right away. Staff was friendly and helped us with our order. We ended up ordering Cocktails: drinks were all very strong New Dawn Smoked Cocktail - very smokey and very good, highly recommend Tokyo Banana Poison Apple Dishes: Squid Ink Karage - 10/10 probably one of my favorites Beef Tongue - 10/10 super flavorful Agedashi Tofu - 10/10 really can't go wrong Chicken Heart Yakitori - 10/10 first time trying heart, and it was delicious Corn Tempura Tower - 10/10 Wasabi Wagyu Bolognese - 9/10 Black Fried Rice -9/10 only because I don't like ginger and it has lots of ginger, otherwise it is a very unique and wellmade dish Miso Pork Spare Ribs - 9/910 a bit on the salty side but meat was pull of the bone good Tip: They also do validations! Would highly recommend checking this place out. This was a great experience and the servers were very attentive even though we sat outside with our dog. They were also attentive to my dog, providing a fresh bowl of water when we sat down.

    Came for lunch for a large group and liked out seating area. The service was great but overall the…read morefood was pretty average. Party Platter ($50) : Nice option to try a few appetizers and share amongst the group. The server said she really liked the ribs but I found it just average too. I've had many better ribs though it was still good, just nothing stood out about it. Everything was served piping hot and crispy. Eggcellent Lunch ($25) : I liked the set because I could try out several dishes including the Tuna Tataki Hand Roll, Seaweed Salad, Karaage, Chicken Breast, Bacon Shishito, and Chicken Meatball. I enjoyed the tuna and bacon ones more than the others.

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    Anju House - covered patio seating

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    4.4(695 reviews)
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    It was my first time here. The place is very nice and love the decor…read more The parking is valet or street parking. The service was very good. The chicken was a little in the dry side but overall all the food was good. We will be back!

    I'll start with the positives. The location is very nice. Designed with an elegant, but…read moreminimalistic vibe. I love that, traditional mixed modern social dining feel. I had placed a phone order, for pick up; upon arrival, I found the service was prompt. I saw my food ready to go, just past the main walk-in area. Almost immediately after that, I was taken care of by the host and on my way. I've been waiting to try this place for ages so on the drive back to work I was excited to steal a piece of meat from the bag. Initial bite flavor was good, meat was tender just a bit on the chewy side.. I wasn't bothered by it too much as I'd have to leave it in an oven warmer at work. Trying to keep food warm, in doing so, I knew there'd be only two possible outcomes, melting tender or either tough & dry. So, the dish of meat and rice sat in the warmer for almost an hour hour and a half. The downhill slope.... Set the "meat " on the veggies and began to eat. Meat after meat, I kept experiencing the same exact texture. It was the same exact rubbery chew, I initially tasted. Each and every piece was the same exact flavor. There was no peak, there was no pitfall. If you cook or grill, you know this is a red flag. Normally, consistency would be a good thing, a Master craftsman type experience, but this was NOT it. As go on, I get the sinking feeling, this can't be real meat. I lock in, the deeper I dig, each piece looks the same, broken apart the same, tastes the same, just various shapes. They can call me crazy for this one - I'll stand by it. Something is not right here. I'm not even going to throw it away. I'm going to study it for the next few days and post an updated review. I hope I'm wrong but as of right now, I'll never revisit this place. Too freaky of an experience. We

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