West Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tiny minimalist Hakata-style izakaya on Westwood Blvd serving sizzling meat platters, family-style hot pots, rice and noodle dishes, and fried snacks alongside sake and beer.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Progressive Japanese restaurant from chef Junya Yamasaki (ex-Koya London) in a 1920s former bank in the LA Arts District, cooking seasonal Southern California ingredients on a Japanese wood-fired stove and charcoal grill. Named one of the country's best new restaurants by the New York Times and Esquire.
Koreatown smashburger spot from Michael Pak in the former Beer Belly space, with stackable burgers (singles, doubles, triples or more), seasoned fries, natural wine, and beer on a busy patio.
Buzzing, modern Japanese outpost serving ramen at lunch, plus sushi & à la carte dinners.
Koreatown fixture featuring cold noodle soup & grill-your-own barbecue in simple surrounds.
A Koreatown ramen restaurant from a Korean husband-and-wife team blending Japanese technique with Korean heritage, signature for its mazemen with hand-massaged temomi noodles and spicy pork belly.