Love going to kopen with my gf one of our favorite spots
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Avalos Gonzalez
The service was impeccable. The food was even better. Thank you so much for your service Miguel! I will absolutely be returning to dine here and will recommend to all my friends and family!
Jennifer Norby
I love this restaurant! I’ve tried so many sushi places nearby but this place keeps me coming back. The takoyaki and mixed tempura appetizers are great. My favorite roll is the Zen Roll! It is so fresh tasting and flavorful. I don’t even have pictures because of how delicious it is. I love the lemon roll as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sara luna
Over a year ago, I emailed you directly about a disappointing experience I had at your Glendale location, but I never heard back. I kept hoping someone would acknowledge it, but since that never happened, I’ve decided to finally share my experience publicly in the hopes that it brings some attention to what went wrong.
My partner and I visited the Glendale location on March 27, 2024, around 4 PM. We’ve always been fans of Kopan especially the spicy garlic edamame but that visit really changed how we felt about the restaurant.
From the moment we walked in, it was clear things weren’t running smoothly. There was only one waiter working the floor a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s who was clearly overworked trying to manage all the tables alone. We asked him about the new hamburger steak dish, and he said it came with a fried egg, so we went ahead and ordered it, along with some rolls and the edamame.
When it arrived, it had a raw egg on top instead. That might not seem like a huge deal, but had we known, we wouldn’t have ordered it. We gave it a try, but the texture was really unpleasant. When we asked to have it removed from the bill, the waiter did so but without any kind of apology or explanation.
Throughout the meal, there were long delays, and we noticed there were only three staff members working the front of house: the manager (a young Asian man with long black hair), the waiter, and the sushi chef (an older bald man). It honestly felt like the restaurant was unprepared to serve even a small dinner crowd.
Things got worse when we received the red dragon roll it wasn’t what was described on the menu. Instead of tuna on top, it had avocado and a pale pink fish. When we brought it up, the waiter got defensive and actually yelled across the restaurant at us. It was really unprofessional and honestly pretty embarrassing to be put in that situation just for pointing out a mistake.
Even after asking to speak to the manager, no one really apologized. The manager removed the incorrect items from our bill, but there was no effort to make us feel heard or valued as customers.
I totally understand that mistakes happen and that sometimes restaurants have rough days. But the combination of being ignored when we first tried to resolve it privately, the lack of staffing, poor communication, and how we were treated just felt like too much. It made us decide not to return to Kopan, which is sad considering we used to really enjoy it.
I’m sharing this now not to bash anyone, but because I genuinely hope this feedback leads to some improvements for both your team and future guests. Stronger communication, better staff support, and more accountability could really go a long way in preventing others from going through something similar.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Marc Chan
place was very nice and clean. It's like you went to a different city altogether. food wasn't mind-blowing but it was presentable and had a decent portion vs. price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
George Muradov
Wow. This place blew me away. I came in not expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best sushi and ramen experiences I’ve had in LA. The second I walked in, the energy was on point — busy but not chaotic, and everyone behind the counter looked like they were actually enjoying what they do. That’s rare these days.
But let me tell you about the chef — Vali. This guy is a legend. He was not only preparing food with full focus and confidence, but also shouting out orders and cheering with the team like it was a sushi battle show. I loved it. It created such a fun vibe. Every time he shouted something in Japanese, the whole kitchen echoed it back with energy, and customers smiled. I’m not even kidding — the energy was so contagious it made the food taste even better.
I ordered a mix of sushi and ramen. The sushi was fresh, super clean cuts, nothing smelled fishy like in some other places. Just fresh, cold, and full of flavor. Every bite felt like it was prepared with care. The ramen? Broth was rich, flavorful, not too salty — just perfect. The noodles had that chewy bounce, and the toppings were generous.
But again, what made this place really stand out wasn’t just the food — it was the atmosphere. Watching Vali command the kitchen, throwing out phrases like a sushi general, made the whole dinner feel like an experience, not just a meal. At one point he yelled something with a huge smile and clapped his hands — the whole room lit up. People were laughing, even strangers started talking to each other. You could tell everyone felt the vibe.
The service was fast, the staff was friendly and chill, and the pricing was more than fair for the quality.
Definitely recommend this spot. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. And if Vali’s there, get ready for a show — and a damn good meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvin Liew
Had a really good dinner here. The Sushi and rolls were excellent, and the ramen we had was also delicious. Easy street parking around the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K L
It was okay. I waited a long time for my avocado with tuna. The tuna looks different in the photo than in person. It came out a different color. I ended up reading that it was cooked tuna and not sushi tuna. It was still good. My waiter brought my rice to the table about 15 mins before my food arrived so it got cold. I asked for warm rice once my food came, and he took the cold rice away. Felt like a waste to not ask if I still wanted the cold rice since they would throw it away anyway. My son got the seafood hotpot and liked it. I thought the quality was pretty low. It was just miso paste with a few very cheap pieces of seafood. Also, I got a ticket parking in front and not being familiar with the paid parking structures there. When I left the wait staff didn't thank and say goodbye in a big group like they did for the other customers. I was friendly, but I think they forgot my avocado for forever, so it was weird. Also, I really didn't like that they kept the front door of the business open. There were so many smokers that kept in front or walking by. It was very smokey there for me ans my son and hard to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Really Amazing Food !!! Golden Salmon Roll Is The Best With Tonkotsu Ramen. The Service Is Amazing 👏 😍 🙌 👌 ✨️ 😉 👏 😍 🙌 👌 ✨️
I came here because my friend was raving about this place, the food was tasty (not the best I’ve had) but it was really good. CS was decent, the only thing I didn’t like was that they would take the plates as soon as you were done and they made sure you didn’t stay to chat, they kept passing my tables and looking over, then at some point there was about 3-4 employees near our table, they made it uncomfortable enough we just left, pointing out they were not busy at all. If there was people waiting I’d understand but it was relatively slow. I think moving fwd I would just order to go, I can take my time eating and I won’t be rushed out. We ordered 2 Ramens and 1 salmon avocado roll with 1 drink, it all came out to $56 which I thought was too pricy. Overall I wouldn’t say I recommend but I wouldn’t say I would steer away from this place, I guess it’s just based on preference.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Neina Taimar
Food and service was top tier 🤌🏽 Price was reasonable and definitely a spot I would recommend to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hyoungsun Youn
I had a great experience at this sushi restaurant. The quality of the food was definitely above average, and the prices were very reasonable considering how fresh and well-prepared everything was. What made the visit even more enjoyable was the friendly sushi chef, who made the whole dining experience feel personal and welcoming. I’m including a photo of my favorite chef in the review — he truly deserves the recognition!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali-Han Ibragimov
Very nice restaurant with fitting, intimate atmosphere. Staff was quick and polite and food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Аркадий Соляных
We waited about 5 minutes for a table — which was great. The interior was beautiful, and the servers did an excellent job. For the atmosphere and service, definitely 5 stars. However, the food wasn’t very tasty, even though we were quite hungry. The cucumber was very bitter, which made the dish unpleasant, and it also looked a bit odd.
Love going to kopen with my gf one of our favorite spots
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The service was impeccable. The food was even better. Thank you so much for your service Miguel! I will absolutely be returning to dine here and will recommend to all my friends and family!
I love this restaurant! I’ve tried so many sushi places nearby but this place keeps me coming back. The takoyaki and mixed tempura appetizers are great. My favorite roll is the Zen Roll! It is so fresh tasting and flavorful. I don’t even have pictures because of how delicious it is. I love the lemon roll as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Over a year ago, I emailed you directly about a disappointing experience I had at your Glendale location, but I never heard back. I kept hoping someone would acknowledge it, but since that never happened, I’ve decided to finally share my experience publicly in the hopes that it brings some attention to what went wrong.
My partner and I visited the Glendale location on March 27, 2024, around 4 PM. We’ve always been fans of Kopan especially the spicy garlic edamame but that visit really changed how we felt about the restaurant.
From the moment we walked in, it was clear things weren’t running smoothly. There was only one waiter working the floor a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s who was clearly overworked trying to manage all the tables alone. We asked him about the new hamburger steak dish, and he said it came with a fried egg, so we went ahead and ordered it, along with some rolls and the edamame.
When it arrived, it had a raw egg on top instead. That might not seem like a huge deal, but had we known, we wouldn’t have ordered it. We gave it a try, but the texture was really unpleasant. When we asked to have it removed from the bill, the waiter did so but without any kind of apology or explanation.
Throughout the meal, there were long delays, and we noticed there were only three staff members working the front of house: the manager (a young Asian man with long black hair), the waiter, and the sushi chef (an older bald man). It honestly felt like the restaurant was unprepared to serve even a small dinner crowd.
Things got worse when we received the red dragon roll it wasn’t what was described on the menu. Instead of tuna on top, it had avocado and a pale pink fish. When we brought it up, the waiter got defensive and actually yelled across the restaurant at us. It was really unprofessional and honestly pretty embarrassing to be put in that situation just for pointing out a mistake.
Even after asking to speak to the manager, no one really apologized. The manager removed the incorrect items from our bill, but there was no effort to make us feel heard or valued as customers.
I totally understand that mistakes happen and that sometimes restaurants have rough days. But the combination of being ignored when we first tried to resolve it privately, the lack of staffing, poor communication, and how we were treated just felt like too much. It made us decide not to return to Kopan, which is sad considering we used to really enjoy it.
I’m sharing this now not to bash anyone, but because I genuinely hope this feedback leads to some improvements for both your team and future guests. Stronger communication, better staff support, and more accountability could really go a long way in preventing others from going through something similar.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
place was very nice and clean. It's like you went to a different city altogether. food wasn't mind-blowing but it was presentable and had a decent portion vs. price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow. This place blew me away. I came in not expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best sushi and ramen experiences I’ve had in LA. The second I walked in, the energy was on point — busy but not chaotic, and everyone behind the counter looked like they were actually enjoying what they do. That’s rare these days.
But let me tell you about the chef — Vali. This guy is a legend. He was not only preparing food with full focus and confidence, but also shouting out orders and cheering with the team like it was a sushi battle show. I loved it. It created such a fun vibe. Every time he shouted something in Japanese, the whole kitchen echoed it back with energy, and customers smiled. I’m not even kidding — the energy was so contagious it made the food taste even better.
I ordered a mix of sushi and ramen. The sushi was fresh, super clean cuts, nothing smelled fishy like in some other places. Just fresh, cold, and full of flavor. Every bite felt like it was prepared with care. The ramen? Broth was rich, flavorful, not too salty — just perfect. The noodles had that chewy bounce, and the toppings were generous.
But again, what made this place really stand out wasn’t just the food — it was the atmosphere. Watching Vali command the kitchen, throwing out phrases like a sushi general, made the whole dinner feel like an experience, not just a meal. At one point he yelled something with a huge smile and clapped his hands — the whole room lit up. People were laughing, even strangers started talking to each other. You could tell everyone felt the vibe.
The service was fast, the staff was friendly and chill, and the pricing was more than fair for the quality.
Definitely recommend this spot. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. And if Vali’s there, get ready for a show — and a damn good meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a really good dinner here. The Sushi and rolls were excellent, and the ramen we had was also delicious. Easy street parking around the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was okay. I waited a long time for my avocado with tuna. The tuna looks different in the photo than in person. It came out a different color. I ended up reading that it was cooked tuna and not sushi tuna. It was still good. My waiter brought my rice to the table about 15 mins before my food arrived so it got cold. I asked for warm rice once my food came, and he took the cold rice away. Felt like a waste to not ask if I still wanted the cold rice since they would throw it away anyway. My son got the seafood hotpot and liked it. I thought the quality was pretty low. It was just miso paste with a few very cheap pieces of seafood. Also, I got a ticket parking in front and not being familiar with the paid parking structures there. When I left the wait staff didn't thank and say goodbye in a big group like they did for the other customers. I was friendly, but I think they forgot my avocado for forever, so it was weird. Also, I really didn't like that they kept the front door of the business open. There were so many smokers that kept in front or walking by. It was very smokey there for me ans my son and hard to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Really Amazing Food !!! Golden Salmon Roll Is The Best With Tonkotsu Ramen. The Service Is Amazing 👏 😍 🙌 👌 ✨️ 😉 👏 😍 🙌 👌 ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service & food was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I came here because my friend was raving about this place, the food was tasty (not the best I’ve had) but it was really good. CS was decent, the only thing I didn’t like was that they would take the plates as soon as you were done and they made sure you didn’t stay to chat, they kept passing my tables and looking over, then at some point there was about 3-4 employees near our table, they made it uncomfortable enough we just left, pointing out they were not busy at all. If there was people waiting I’d understand but it was relatively slow. I think moving fwd I would just order to go, I can take my time eating and I won’t be rushed out. We ordered 2 Ramens and 1 salmon avocado roll with 1 drink, it all came out to $56 which I thought was too pricy. Overall I wouldn’t say I recommend but I wouldn’t say I would steer away from this place, I guess it’s just based on preference.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food and service was top tier 🤌🏽 Price was reasonable and definitely a spot I would recommend to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great experience at this sushi restaurant. The quality of the food was definitely above average, and the prices were very reasonable considering how fresh and well-prepared everything was. What made the visit even more enjoyable was the friendly sushi chef, who made the whole dining experience feel personal and welcoming. I’m including a photo of my favorite chef in the review — he truly deserves the recognition!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice restaurant with fitting, intimate atmosphere. Staff was quick and polite and food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We waited about 5 minutes for a table — which was great. The interior was beautiful, and the servers did an excellent job.
For the atmosphere and service, definitely 5 stars.
However, the food wasn’t very tasty, even though we were quite hungry. The cucumber was very bitter, which made the dish unpleasant, and it also looked a bit odd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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