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    Seabutter

    Seabutter

    4.3(707 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$$

    So we came in for one night stay and happen to be at a hotel down the street. We gave this…read morerestaurant a chance due to a recommendation at the hotel. The service was great, the ambiance was great, but the fish.....the fish was amazing. We eat sushi twice a week minimum, and we were very impressed with the quality of fish. Plus they have a couple items that most sushi restaurants don't and they were fantastic items. We didn't have anything from the kitchen, all we had was sushi, and I can't wait for an excuse to come back to Beverly Hills.

    DELIVERY Ordered for delivery so this may not represent the…read morequality dining in. SERVICE From the careful and individual packaging to the adorable note they included, service was awesome besides the delivery time. It took 1.5 hours to deliver from the time ordered. FOOD We tried several items and although the sashimi was fresh, the cost was way too pricey especially for the rolls that were mediocre. SPICY SALMON HANDROLL- delicious with a slight kick! Although the seaweed was a bit soggy after the long delivery time. 4/5 SALMON AVO - aesthetically pleasing but lacked flavor 2/5 SALMON TRUFFLE - the truffle sea butter sauce was real heavy for me, but the fish was fresh and delicious. 3/5 UNI SCALLOP - uni was not fishy at all and the scallop was hearty. 5/5 DOUBLE T TRUFFLE TORO - the truffle just melts in your mouth! Toro was slightly on the tougher side. 3/5 EMMA - seared fatty tuna toro, yummy ! 5/5 HYE - yellowtail belly hamachi was refreshing and perfectly tender 5/5 SALMON BELLY - fresh! Nothing special. 4/5 MR CRAB - made with langostino and mayo, crispy shrimp tempura, and some kind of oyster sauce. Could be better and not worth it for the cost. 2/5 TUNA CITRUS - very pretty to look at, but lacked flavor. Not much tuna either. 2/5 OVERALL Would come back to dine in person, but wouldn't go for any of their pressed rolls or individual. Their sashimi is fresh, but definitely overpriced.

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    Seabutter - Rainbow Pressed Sushi

    Rainbow Pressed Sushi

    Seabutter - Salmon Sashimi

    Salmon Sashimi

    Seabutter - TUNA CITRUS 
 
 tuna, spicy albacore, gobo, jalapeno & lemon

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    TUNA CITRUS tuna, spicy albacore, gobo, jalapeno & lemon

    Chubby Curry - Udon Know Me, Udon was super flavorful and that beef just falls apart, so yummy

    Chubby Curry

    4.4(447 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    Update- was really looking forward to dinner at Chubby Curry. My friends and I have patronized this…read moreplace since it opened. It was our go-to place for almost two years. We hadn't been in about 6 months and decided to drop in for dinner before a movie- Wow, has it changed- and not in a good way. There were fewer staff and they were spread thin, with not even half the tables full. The place was a little unkept. The menu is all digital- so we had some questions ordering our favorites. We got the Wagu steak with rice and curry and the breaded chicken breast. When the Wagu arrived it was unrecognizable- brown and looked over cooked - no pink. The entire dish was completely unappetizing. It was sad looking. I tried to show the server that this looked nothing like the menu photos in the front wall. He was already flustered and told me "to calm down ma'am" and that is "how it comes- we put soy sauce on it." The calm down nonsense was a real put off. My next question was, why is a restaurant putting soy sauce on perfect Wagu? None of the menu photos show soy sauce. We have never had soy sauce drenched Wagu here ever. The amount of soy sauce - if any-- is up to the guest. We all have our sodium preferences, right? I personally liked their Wagu plate as is. I tried to get the server to follow me to the front wall to show him the photo of all their Wagu dishes on their front wall and he was really not happy. Those photos were how their food always looked- fresh- colorful and delicious looking. The comparison was stunningly different- he would not hear it - and was visible upset with me. Sending this back caused quite a problem- more like an argument with the server who insisted this is how Wagu comes. It does not and I posted a review previously with photos from several visits to this once fun to eat at place. They offered to remake it and I caught the server and chef's convo. Chef was bewildered with the whole no soy sauce thing. The server came back with a small piece of Wagu in a service cup to show me what their Wagu looked like before the soy sauce bath. It was not the bright fresh pink. It was gray, like it had been prepped a couple days ago and refrigerated. Completely unacceptable and not appetizing. I told them to please not remake it. It would be a waste and please Just remove it and we'd order something else. The server was so upset with me he told me he would remove everything and not charge us at all. I felt that was unfair to the restaurant and his attitude was like don't order anything, and do not come back. My guy friend insisted that we pay and the server came back with a bill for just the chicken. I gave him cash for everything we ordered including the Wagu, and he brought me almost all the money back. I was particularly insulted by this. This was such negative energy- I did not want to touch it. I left all the money on the table and left. Message to the owner- replacing servers with digital menus does not lessen their work. it increases their time explaining what dishes are and how dishes come. You need more people because servers have more work in less time. I really felt for this server and did not feel any of this was his fault. The quality drop in food, the excess work due to digital menus, and food not matching the promises made in photos at the front wall from opening day are not your server's fault. We were expecting the same consistency and were sadly disappointed. We will not be returning.

    An overall decent meal, the katsu was crispy but the curry tasted sweeter than my personal…read morepreference. I also wish the curry had more flavor/spices to it. The katsu was crispy and flaky - so that was a plus. Most of the dishes are kind of pricey in my opinion. The restaurant is large and spacious, we visited on a Friday at lunchtime and it wasn't crowded at all.

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    Chubby Curry - Everything we ordered

    Everything we ordered

    Chubby Curry - Rice bowl that goes with Chubby Curry meal

    Rice bowl that goes with Chubby Curry meal

    Chubby Curry - The Chubby Curry, in small cast iron pot served with a side bowl of rice and broccoli

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    The Chubby Curry, in small cast iron pot served with a side bowl of rice and broccoli

    Matsuhisa

    Matsuhisa

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$$$

    The atmosphere was very pleasant and upscale, making it a great place for a night out with friends…read more My wife and I went there last night with several other couples, and overall we had a good experience. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming throughout the evening. There were some delays in getting a few of the dishes to the table, but the service itself was still good and the servers did their best to take care of us. The food was fresh, high quality, and definitely enjoyable. However, I'm someone who loves fine dining and high-end restaurants, so I tend to be very picky when it comes to reviews. While everything we ordered tasted very good, there wasn't a single dish that really stood out as unique or unforgettable. Nothing made me stop and think, "Wow, I've never had anything like this before." The food was delicious, but not necessarily memorable. The pricing is on the expensive side, but that's also what you would expect for a restaurant of this caliber and location, so I don't consider that a negative. Overall, we had a nice evening, enjoyed the food, and appreciated the service. I would absolutely consider coming back in the future to try more items from the menu. Maybe there are some signature dishes that we missed this time around. If a future visit impresses me a little more, I could definitely see this becoming a 5-star review. For now, it's a solid 4 stars from me.

    Matsuhisa was nice overall, but unfortunately nothing particularly memorable for me…read more The quality of the fish was good, and everything was well prepared. For the price point, I was expecting a lot more. The omakase honestly felt closer to what I would expect from a ~$75 experience. Nothing was bad, but there also wasn't a particular dish that surprised me or that I left thinking about afterward. The plating and presentation were ok but for a place in beverly hills with a high rating I think I just expected more. The atmosphere is also much more casual than upscale, which I don't necessarily mind, but paired with the price of the meal, the overall experience didn't feel quite as special as I expected. Service was good and we had a pleasant dinner, but with so many great Japanese and omakase options in LA, I think there are other options.

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    Matsuhisa - Very busy and packed

    Very busy and packed

    Matsuhisa - Omakase, nice flavor

    Omakase, nice flavor

    Matsuhisa - Hand Roll Toro - omakase tasting

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    Hand Roll Toro - omakase tasting

    YAZAWA - Beef

    YAZAWA

    4.4(391 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$$$

    we got the new omakases + garlic rice + cilantro salad + soup + two beers for a friend's birthday…read more (+mochi dessert) I highly recommend it 1. Wagyu tastes excellent, usually bad wagyu can be too rich and hard to eat. these were flavorful and i didn't need any sauce for most of them. 2. The cilantro salad probably played a big role and complemented the meat really well. The rice + soup were great too. 3. service was friendly/excellent. Only nit: we were still kind of hungry at the end and definitely couldve used more meat but I guess the omakase covered every meat? maybe were just especially hungry that day? They assured us it was a lot of food but maybe their usual customer base aren't big eaters. I think the price is reasonable. it's like a nice steakhouse (oz wise though yes it was kind of low but quality over quantity).

    Went to this restaurant on a rainy day and it was such a cozy experience dining next to the window…read more Our server Justin was amazing and made the meal fun with his lighthearted comments. We ordered the chef's omakase and my favorite cuts were actually the two American cuts (tongue & harami) as well as the filet mignon. The appetizers were also amazing and very unique. The other wagyu cuts were a bit rich for me and made me quite full but the quality was definitely there. The mushrooms were also amazing, buttery and cheesy and perfectly cooked. I just wish there was more to the experience for the price, like maybe a few side dishes to complement the wagyu, but overall a good and high quality meal!

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    YAZAWA - Signature wagyu

    Signature wagyu

    YAZAWA - Prime Cut Harami

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    Prime Cut Harami

    Kazan - Lei Ramen

    Kazan

    4.1(544 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$$
    Outdoor seating
    Pet friendly

    Place was amazing, we shared the edamame and lamb ramen. So delicious and yummy. We also ordered a…read moreside of rice. You can order more noodles on the side as well. We did and it was perfect. Highly recommend making a reservation to this place. The restaurant is small. Service was good and the server was super nice. I would recommend this place. The vibe is good and chill.

    I have been wanting to try this Michelin ramen restaurant for a while now. Was going to dine in,…read morebut mom needed me to take her somewhere. So had to order Togo. I guess it was a good thing since street parking was very limited. We got the Truffle meat lover ramen w/soft boiled egg. We also ordered a side of the house made Wagyu wontons. I like the comic on the bag. It provided a little description of the owner. Neat! When I opened the container of broth, I could instantly smell the truffle. It smelled so good!! I couldn't wait to mix it with the noodles. I m not one who likes thin noodles, but these noodles were great. So good job on the noodles. When taking a taste of the broth, I got a little disappointed. It was saltier than expected. I didn't want to ruin the original flavor, but I had to squeeze some limes. It was also a bit too oily. I know the truffle played a part in it so I am just sad about the salty part. The Wagyu wontons didn't help. The skin was fine, but the filling was super salty. Yelp photos showing Michelin 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024. Was the quality better back in the days? I dunno, but 2026 ...SaLTY. Still a good ramen, but I might need to wait till my levels get back on track before eating it again. I didn't go in to pick up the foods, but was told that service wasn't that good...kinda lacking.

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    Kazan - #7 Lamb in Lava with our original mix of thin and thick mixed soba noodles

    #7 Lamb in Lava with our original mix of thin and thick mixed soba noodles

    Kazan - 4 years in a row!! Thank you all for your support!!

    4 years in a row!! Thank you all for your support!!

    Kazan - 3 years in a row on the MICHELIN Guide

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    3 years in a row on the MICHELIN Guide

    Totoraku - japanese - Updated October 2026

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