I've eaten here twice this year and ordered the Yazawa omakase both times. The staff takes care of all the cooking and does a great job in explaining the different cuts of meat and suggesting which sauces to use for dipping. It's a cozy restaurant and the other customers were respectful about keeping the noise down on both occasions, so my group was able to relax and really enjoy the food. A-5 is has become more available around the city, but Yazawa serves only A-5 and they do a fantastic job with it. read more

Me and a girlfriend decided to go to Yazawa to catch up since we haven't seen each other in a long time. I was looking forward to Yazawa since I've heard such great things about this restaurant. We got their egg drop soup and a couple of their meats from their à la carte menu. The soup was delicious. They were able to split one order of soup for two people. In regard to the meat, I was shocked to find out that we had to cook the meat ourselves. I would've thought if we were paying premium prices that the staff would cook for us. I hoped we cooked the meat correctly. Nonetheless, the wagyu selection was delicious. I ordered assorted vegetables but I was sad to hear that they were all out. We finished our meal with an order of tiramisu. The dessert was fine. After paying for our meal, the server asked us why we didn't tip. I thought this was highly unprofessional for Yazawa to ask this. I did not think the service reflected the high price point of the restaurant. If I will be paying top dollar for quality meat, I expect service to at least educate us on how to cook it. read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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Wagyu will never be the same for me after this. I went for the highest-tier wagyu omakase, and it was worth every penny! The first plate was the 3-item wagyu appetizer, which was a strong start. Then the two cuts of Yazawa wagyu came and you could really taste the quality. I can't remember which cut included the egg wash, but that was hands down the highlight of my meal. The silky, buttery texture was absolutely unreal. I was especially lucky to try their Kumamoto wagyu, which was said to be on their menu for a limited time. The cattles were raised in the Kumamoto region known for its pristine spring water. Every bite was tender, rich, and unforgettable! I also tried their Sohomare Tuxedo Jumai Daiginjo sake, which was so smooth and perfectly balanced. Highly recommend adding it to your meal. read more

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This place was so cozy! Upon entering, we were greeted with a welcoming person and they let us pick where we wanted to sit. Jonathan was our server and he was nice. We started off with some sake tastings. Once we picked a bottle, we were shown a tray of sake cups so we could choose which one we wanted to drink out of. Then, we got the kale salad and the kimchi assortments which were so nice and crispy. The salad dressing was also very umami I believe. I devoured them all and I don't even care for salad. The other courses were cooked for us and put on our plates. My favorite was the white ponzu sauce and the roll of meat in whipped egg yolk. We finished the meal off with a cup of tea that was on the house. We were definitely catered to and will be returning. read more

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Second time back after 7 or 8 years. I thought about the sukiyaki style beef in the egg sauce all these years. And it was just was wonderful as I remembered. Went here with a group of 9 for a birthday, (reserved via resy), and they accommodated several allergies quite well, and were very thoughtful with substitutions and omissions for those folks. The beef quality was amazing, our server Brian was amazing, will be back for sure. The green tea (with refills all of dinner) was super high quality matcha, and is definitely worth it. The meal here was so delicious and beefy and so well done that I'll think about it for a while. Hopefully I'm back again sooner than 8 years. read more

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Customer service is ideal, meet is above and beyond, the prices are pretty high, but the food is definitely great, it's vary nice inside read more

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Food delicious! Portions very small Very expensive! Waiter nice but chatty Parking garage underneath so very convenient read more

Me, My husband and my daughter had dinner at YAZAWA last night. We ordered $130set for everyone. That mid night both of my husband and my daughter got severe stomach pain and diarrhea and vomiting. It was so severe and I was almost call 911. I suspicious the beef tart was not fresh. Highly not recommended. read more

We decided to come here for dinner on a whim, and were pleasantly surprised when we realized it's connected to the sukiyaki restaurant IMA, which we absolutely love. We went with the "Yazawa Omakase" and meat was really good quality and the service was excellent..they're super friendly, attentive, and grill everything to perfection in front of you. My big complaint though is that their omakase options should definitely be more inclusive. I was a little surprised because aside from the appetizer, it was basically just meat. You have to order rice, vegetables, etc to make it a real meal...it's not really omakase in my book if you have to order so many things separately. Overall, I would give 5 stars for quality and service but only 3 stars for value...it's just a little difficult to fathom the price with so many better value options in the LA area. read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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A fantastically well run restaurant. Everything was on point. From the greeting at the door to the paying the bill. The food was some of the best I ever had, our server went above and beyond, explaining everything very well. The different style walls, the privet booths,the art work, everything worked well together. A true 5 star experience. read more

This is my second time at Yazawa... I actually really enjoyed my first time at Yazawa and it was during Covid when we had to sit outside. During that time, the server was consistently checking on us. This time, there were multiple servers but felt like the service wasn't attentive at all. Had to wait for them to cook and/check on us. The food tasted better the first time too. I was wowed and excited to come back again. We got the Yazawa Omakase. It's actually not a lot of food with some really good quality pieces. Don't think it was worth the price. The garlic fried rice had no garlic flavor. Only tasted like a bunch of butter. They used dry garlic chips, not fresh garlic. FYI if you love garlic. I was annoyed because I expected garlic flavored fried rice. The experience felt underwhelming this time. I would not recommend this place as I know there are better places out there. read more

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Always a great top quality meal here. Excellent quality Japanese wagyu beef. Staff is very nice. Reservation is recommended.

My first experience having wagyu omakase and it did not disappoint! Each piece kept getting better and better! Each bite felt so buttery. Worth it! Also the service was top notch. read more

Wow wow wow. What an experience! Okay to start off, this is a pricey meal so be prepared to cash out haha. Went into this because I had been craving Wagyu so so much so I didn't want to sell myself short. Parking was not bad at all, it's on the street. I did come on a Friday evening and there were a lot of open spots. The meat quality though, was insane. It was the best Japanese bbq I've had in LA. Went with the tasting menu of course and it came with so much tender meat. The quality was what stood out for me though, because the quality was so good the flavors and the taste were out of this world. So yummy! The service was really spot on too, you get your own server that grills for you. I was so stuffed by the end of it and I'd love to come again! Sake selections were good too! read more

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This was certainly some of the best wagyu I've had. I loved the service, the ambiance, the cuts of meat... it was all very good. My only complaint is the variety of the menu. If you want just meat, and meat alone, this is a great place. I just felt with the omakase, what could've broken up the courses a little better would be an amuse bouche in the form of a vegetable or fruit... just to palate cleanse between courses and to have hints of freshness. Wagyu is a very heavy, fatty cut of meat, so having fresh bites in between would make the experience all the better read more

Yazawa is hands down one of the most incredible dining experiences in Beverly Hills the location itself is stunning especially right now with Rodeo Drive glowing in full Christmas mode it feels like you're stepping into a holiday movie from the moment we arrived everything was top notch we went with the Chef's Omakase and it was absolutely the right choice every dish was perfectly curated and beautifully presented did you know they import their Wagyu fresh from Japan every single day not frozen fresh that's insane and you can truly taste the difference each bite was buttery rich and melt in your mouth perfection it's the kind of meal that makes you feel genuinely special a huge shoutout to Justin for his amazing recommendations and next level customer service he made the experience unforgettable making sure every detail was perfect Yazawa isn't just dinner it's a celebration of flavor quality and hospitality highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable night out in Beverly Hill read more

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Hands down the best meal I have ever had in my life! I always go for the Yazawa Omakase ($180) which is 5 courses and includes their Wagyu flown in from Japan. Honestly better than the famous wagyu steakhouse I had in ginza. The must try is the "yazawa-Yaki" which is their take on sukiyaki, where the meat is dipped in this egg foam. Usually is not crowded but I always make a reservation just in case. The restaurant is quiet and simple in the traditional-Japanese style. A perfect place for a date or to celebrate a big occasion! read more

I feel like I'm in Japan. I love this place... like love love love. The flavors are amazingly on point with the flavors in Japan. The wagyu meat is out of this f-ing craaaazy world! Like WTF?! We ordered: shishito, tan tan noodles, vegetable soup, truffle mushroom, wagyu brisket and wagyu ribeye! My head was spinning from goodness! The service was superb! Jonathan was awesome! This place beats all bbq place in Los Angeles! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

YAZAWA - Japanese Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

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This is my favorite Yakiniku place in Los Angeles. Service is great, food is great. It's a on the pricey side but it's worth it. Great quality meat. read more

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We had a fantastic meal with friends on a week night. The selections were all scrumptious but the surprises were the grilled veggies and the chicken! I thought the corkage fee was too high but the meal was superb and the service was really really great. Don't miss the rice. I ate every grain! read more

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We dined at Yazawa for my husband's bday and it did not disappoint. The entire experience left us reminiscing about our very first international trip together as boyfriend/girlfriend! We were lucky enough to travel to Japan and got to try authentic Japanese bbq there. Yazawa transported us back to Tokyo and we highly recommend anyone who wants a top class experience to come by. Service from start to finish was excellent. Servers were dynamic and friendly, explaining each meat cut and how to properly cook it. We had the confidence to cook our own meat after being shown a few times. We went with the classic omakase with the notion that we'd add more a la carte items if hungry. It turned out to be the perfect amount of meat. We also added the amazing garlic rice, house pickles, and salad. We want to come back to try the kimchi! My husband's favorite meat was the sukiyaki style with the frothy egg. It was sweet, juicy, and very unique. I couldn't tell you which I loved the most tbh. Everything was a home run and I was stuffed by the end. Ambiance is dim and cozy. Pro-tip there are bidets in the restrooms :') extra points for that! After 2 rounds of drinks plus everything we ordered, our total with tip was $500. My husband loved his experience and would absolutely come back. We'll see you again soon Yazawa! read more

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Came here for my boyfriend's birthday, and it was absolutely delicious! We got the $140 omakase, and it was incredible. Each dish comes out with a creative presentation, and it was entertaining to listen to our waiter explain each dish/ cut of meat. Service was incredible. They were so attentive. It was also my first time having beef tartare, and I thought I was going to not like it since I mostly like my meats on the well-done side, but it actually was delicious and tasted similar to tuna sashimi. We added the wagyu garlic fried rice as an appetizer. It was a large portion enough to share for 2 people, so I recommend splitting it. There was the option to add a "Happy Birthday" dessert, which I think was an extra $25? The ice cream and cheesecake that it came with was not overly sweet, and a great way to end our meal. It was definitely a memorable experience. We would return sooner if it wasn't so expensive! Strongly recommend, especially for a birthday or special occasion. read more

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YAZAWA offers an elegant atmosphere with top-notch Japanese cuisine, creating a perfect blend of luxury and comfort for an unforgettable dining experience. read more

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Great ambience, nice customer service. The food are great and they help you to grill ur meat. Love the YAZAWA YaKi with the dipping sauce. Totally worth the money. read more

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huge letdown. We were excited but what we got instead was a night of stomach pain and regret. Within hours of dining, both my partner and I felt incredibly sick, and it became clear that something wasn't right with the food. The meal itself was underwhelming. some cuts of meat tasted off, and there was a strange smell near our table that made us question the freshness of what we were served. The staff seemed rushed and careless, often placing raw and cooked items dangerously close together. We even noticed our server using the same tongs for raw and cooked meat without cleaning them in between. When we brought up our concerns to the manager, we were brushed off with a quick "we'll look into it" and no real acknowledgment of the issue. It felt like they were more concerned with turning tables than addressing a serious food safety problem. What's most alarming is that after our experience, we searched online and found multiple reviews describing similar issues--people getting sick, poor hygiene practices, and a general lack of care for customer well-being. It's frustrating because Yazawa has all the potential to be a top spot with their upscale vibe and menu, but it seems like they've chosen to cut corners where it matters most: safety and customer service. I rarely write negative reviews, but I feel like people should know what they're walking into. It's one thing for a meal to be overpriced--it's another thing entirely for it to be unsafe. Until they take real steps to fix their food safety practices and show that they care about their customers' health, I can't recommend this place. read more

I will preface with the fact that I am a huge yakiniku lover. You'll find me frequenting Anjin, Tsuruhashi, and Manpuku. YAZAWA blew me out of the water. It's not cheap, but when you're getting this level of service and food, it's a-okay to be an epicure at times. I'm no stranger to YAZAWA's portfolio, I've had amazing times at their sukiyaki restaurant right next door, IMA. And just like with IMA, YAZAWA has access to unparalleled beef options. I would highly recommend going with any of the chef's Omakase options as it really gives you the experience that YAZAWA is attempting to curate. Surprisingly, it's good amount of food as well. From appetizers to the meat courses, each dish had a thoughtfulness in its preparation and flavor profiles. You can tell the meat is high quality wagyu (Japanese, not Australian). With Omakase, the offerings for their meat changes often. The service was incredible too, they carry the same level of "omotenashi" found in Japan. The staff was very attentive to our every need. I will say there isn't much parking in front for both YAZAWA or IMA but that's most of Beverly Hills. There is a small parking structure behind the restaurant. When I want to have yakiniku (which is usually more often than not) and I'm willing to splurge, I will definitely be going to YAZAWA. read more

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This place is pricey, but definitely all worth it! The food is just super high-quality and super fresh. The service is diligent and efficient. The ambiance is very elegant, modern and chic! This place is definitely 5 stars. read more

If you like Japanese style BBQ, you will love this place. There are 3 different kind of Omakase from basic to premium. This was my first time and we selected the basic Omakase. We added a few items such as the long beef tongue, waygu fried rice, and the chateau briand. Washed it down with a couple of bottles of Sake. Service was impress and so were the cuts of meat. Highly recommended this place. read more

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I treat myself here once a year and it's always worth it every time and usually call to make a reservation. You can make a reservation on OpenTable as well. Service: The service is so nice! They're consistently on point and so efficient. The waiter grills your meat for you and does it so gracefully too haha. It's like an art. They describe what you're having in the omakase and really know their stuff. 10/10 True fine dining. Parking: Street metered parking or parking in a small lot nearby. If you come after 8, the lot should be free. Food: We got the most expensive omakase (3rd tier) and near the end of it, it was surprisingly too fatty/decadent for me. I needed a break from the fatty marbled (goodness). But every single dish was eyerolling good. My favorite was the thin wagyu "sukiyaki" Drinks: The snow beer was my favorite drink, they serve a range of alcohol, sakes, Japanese beers, wines, you name it. I'm not going to describe each dish because it's just something you have to experience. All you need to know is that it's worth it. read more

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This place blew my mind for how tasty wagyu beef can be. It's about $200 per person but definitely worth the price. The meat were so tender and yet you can still tell the subtle differences between different parts and marinates. Highly recommend the omakase which saves a lot of trouble for those who don't understand different parts of beef very much. Service was very fast and professional. The restaurant is a bit small so recommend booking in advance. read more

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Hands down the best Japanese BBQ restaurant we have been to in the U.S. My wife is Japanese and she was crazing some wagyu yakiniku so I took her to Yazawa to celebrate her birthday. We were both in heaven as every cut and every dish was delicious. Everything melted in our mouths and was so so tasty. Definitely the best A5 Miyazaki wagyu we have had in the U.S. I heard from the waiter that Yazawa started as a meat importer of wagyu first and then opened their restaurant later. Since they have the very best connections to the wagyu farms in the Japan, they're able to get the best cuts for a fairly reasonable price. We went for a set course and all of it together, including drinks and tip came to around $690. Service, food and the entire experience was perfect. We wish we could have gone back again the next day lol. It's definitely a great restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. Lastly our waiter was awesome! Super helpful, friendly and accommodating. He spoke to us in perfect Japanese and English and made our meal that much more enjoyable. Will 100% be back to try another course meal!! read more

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For my birthday dinner, my husband and I opted for the beef omakase experience and let me say, the quality of their beef is out of this world. Food Among the trio of appetizers in the omakase, the beef sashimi was my favorite, closely followed by the incredible beef tongue. But let's not forget their wagyu - often, wagyu can feel excessively fatty, but their signature sauce (especially the egg sauce) made each bite enjoyable without overwhelming grease. Service Our server, regrettably I forgot his name... but his exceptional warmth and humor made our dinner incredibly comfortable. Ambiance The restaurant was smaller than I expected, but its high ceilings creates an open yet cozy ambiance. It was an intimate space that added to the overall charm of the evening. If you're after top-tier beef and an inviting atmosphere, this place definitely hits the mark. read more

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Great food and service! It's beautiful inside, super clean, they even use Aesop hand soap in the restrooms. For sure quite a pricey restaurant, ~$550 before gratuity for a party of two; but the meats and drinks were absolutely phenomenal! My only gripe really is just the price--I hate that the cost of Beverly Hills makes this place a bit harder to recommend. It was our first time here, and I was immediately impressed when they welcomed us with their "irasshaimase!" being said correctly. Very petty opinion I know, but I took this as them having great attention to detail. At other places, you can tell that the staff didn't take the time to at least practice...again very petty, but I was right about their attention to detail! Upon seating, we were given a bit of backstory, an intro to the restaurant, where they source their meat and inspirations and motivation. Best part was when I heard that all but a few of their meats are authentic and from Japan, which are ordered early enough to never be frozen. Only exceptions being the U.S. cuts since these aren't allowed to be shipped from Japan, but still not frozen! The U.S. cuts are clearly marked in the menu if you want a Japanese wagyu-only experience, but I still very much recommend the tongue (this is sourced from Snake River Farms, outstanding quality and taste!). The servers also either are or speak Japanese fluently, which made things easier and fun for us. We got both the Signature and Chef Omakase for two people. The only difference between the two are the last two pieces, which our server graciously split for us to share. We added caviar to the Signature, and uni to the Chef Omakase tartare apps--a bit pricey but it was phenomenal! Throughout our meal, the meat was cooked and served for us perfectly, and we were given further background on the what's and the how's with each dish. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the meal was their concept of sukiyaki meat on the grill. I'm not the biggest sukiyaki fan, very much prefer savory over sweet, but this really was my favorite dish of the evening. I also have to mention that while it doesn't seem like a lot of meat from the menu, we were extremely full by the end. We kept a menu since we thought we'd want to order more, but our stomachs were nearly bursting. For dessert, we had the almond pudding to share, which was also very tasty and great to round off the evening. Always room for dessert, but it was very light and refreshing! Throughout the evening, our server also made conversation where appropriate and could sense when we'd rather just eat than continue to converse--great EQ, a very comfortable and relaxing experience. He also gave us great recommendations for pairings or what else to order if we wanted something new. With my second beer, he also surprised me with a sample for a different beer, The Premium Malts, which will definitely be my go-to for next time! Pacing was also perfect, we never felt any of our orders come too late or early. I could feel their gazes a bit though while we were deciding on drinks at the start, but I appreciate this over someone constantly coming over with a "ready to order?" We're very much looking forward to coming back and getting a better feel for the menu so that we can just order what we like most instead of springing for the more expensive Omakase options. No matter what though, you won't be disappointed letting the chef craft your experience for the evening! You can even walk in blind without any experience with meats and trust the servers to take care of you. We almost thought our server was the owner, his knowledge base was so deep! read more

My husband has been violently ill with food poisoning since eating here on Tuesday :(

Yazawa is the best yakiniku experience that I've tried. It makes sense considering the hefty price tag of the place. Not only is the food top notch, but the service is impeccable too. You get multiple courses of different variations in how they prepare the meat. Everything just melts in your mouth. I absolutely loved the egg dipping sauce. read more

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One of the best Japanese BBQ experiences I've had in LA. Everything I tried was incredible and memorable. The standouts were the wagyu cuts, each of them with perfect marbling, thinly sliced, & perfectly seasoned. We did the double portions of zabuton, rib-shin, & ichibo. Honestly it's hard to choose which was my favorite but I'm going to go with the zabuton. We also had the beef tongue, oxtail soup, jidori chicken, & kalbi short rib, which were all excellent. The Wagyu "Toro" sashimi was kind of mind blowing because it tasted so similar to actual tuna toro, but was wagyu. This was the first time I've tried raw meat that wasn't a carpaccio. We finished the meal off with a complimentary hot tea & lychee ice cream. It was quite nice because they had little pieces of the fruit in there & cleansed my palette with something light & fresh. The service was pretty good overall & the waiter was very informative anytime I had questions. It's a small restaurant but very nicely styled decor & gives you a quaint, personal experience without loud music or guests. This is a good spot for a date or birthday. read more

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Expensive Japanese BBQ, but service and quality of meat was top notch! You can order your meat a-la carte, but I hate choosing so I decided to go with the Omakase. Their Omakase starts at $100pp. I got the Yazawa Omakase for the evening and that runs $180pp. The Yazawa Omakase included Wagyu appetizer, Yazawa Yaki and 6 different kinds of Yazawa Beef. You don't get a lot of meat, but the quality of meat is exceptional. Server would take the time to introduce you to the meat being served and gave us grilling instructions. Serving size was relatively small, but I was thankful that I got garlic rice to go with my meal. Loved this place, but can't be spending my paycheck here every week. This would be a great place to celebrate a special occasion such as birthday or anniversary. Bookmarked and will definitely be revisiting again in the near future. read more

My fiancé and I really like this restaurant. I will 100% give this restaurant a five star upon my next visit if I experience a few changes. On my last visit, the waiter/server/I think manager, provided us with a great experience when he was serving our Omakase experience. But every time he left the table to go to the back, we could hear him getting loud with whoever else was in the back. It was awkward. Real Example "If you keep it up, I'm going to take you home and spank you". We also heard him yelling at the kitchen staff because they were not looking at the orders. For a restaurant at this price point and for the experience, I think they want to provide hearing this every time the guy left the table was dishearten. Other than that, the restaurant did feel a bit dated and grungy, but as a real Japanese experience, it felt much like a restaurant in Japan. So no problem there. I have reservations to go back again, coming up soon, I want to give this place a chance to redeem itself because the food is amazing. I just hope that same waiter/manager guy isn't there. His style of service belongs more in a casual place opposed to fine dining. We also booked another trip to Japan the week after we go back here, so we can compare the experience. I will update my rating accordingly after I visit both restaurants. read more

Need a date night? Looking for a spot to celebrate special occasions? Need to fulfill that cravings for delicious meats? Well, Yazawa is all that and more. Now my hubby & I are huge meat eaters and we love Japanese BBQ!! I knew with Father's Day around the corner I made reservations here for 4 on OpenTable. We got the signature omakase $100 pp and got a ox tail soup for my kiddos which they enjoyed very much. The server Johnathon was super awesome he even split it in half for the kids to eat. And our server was super nice, friendly, and real! After we placed our order he told us to wait to see if wanted more after we ate in case we over ordered. We really appreciated him for his honesty and great service. If you love Japanese bbq, if you love good meats, if you care about quality vs quantity then this is the spot for you to go to! I definitely would recommend trying/checking out Yazawa. They allow kids at the restaurant (my kiddos are 3 & 5) so I am really appreciative that they didn't give us a hard time for having the kids here. I would definitely come back to Yazawa and they get 2 thumbs up from me. Tips: *street metered parking *paid parking lot just around the corner *they grill the meats for you *reservations accepted on OpenTable *serves alcohol *They have kid water cups. *Restroom available for customers read more

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I have to share the nightmare my friends and I experienced here. We were all excited to try their wagu, but it turned into a disaster. we were hit with severe diarrhea and food poisoning. It was so bad that we had to seek medical attention. The restaurant's ambiance might seem inviting, but don't let it fool you. The unsanitary conditions behind the scenes are appalling. We noticed staff handling food without gloves and cross-contaminating raw and cooked items. It's no wonder we got sick. Digging deeper, we found that Yazawa has a history of health code violations. the restaurant has failed multiple inspections over the past five years. This pattern of negligence is unacceptable. What's worse, Yazawa's management seems like they don't care at all about customer safety. When we reported our illness, they brushed it off and offered no apology or compensation. This lack of accountability speaks volumes about their unethical practices. We also discovered that otherpeople have suffered similar experiences. It's alarming that this place continues to operate despite these issues! The high prices at Yazawa might lead you to expect quality and hygiene, but that's far from reality. You're paying a premium to risk your health in a place that disregards basic food safety standards. We urge everyone to think twice before dining at Yazawa. No meal is worth the agony of food poisoning and the blatant disrespect for customer well-being. Don't make the same mistake we did. Your health and safety should always come first, and Yazawa has proven they don't care about either. read more