I love this place and they also have Suntory Premium The Malts on tap!! I’m a little sad though because the menu says the ramen comes with an onsen egg but it’s just a standard ajitama. I love onsen eggs and was so excited only to be let down :( happened twice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joel Portillo
Good service and good drinks 🍹
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Roy Johnson
Went there for a happy hour on a Monday while visiting LA from the KY. Nice beer and cocktails and our server Taylor was very attentive and helpful both when they were initially not busy but also later. The cheeseburger sliders were the table favorites, but everything was good. I look forward to stopping by on my next visit to LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin “Balerthas” Middleton
Cozy sportd bar!
Came on a recommendation and enjoyed the vibes and food.
The food was amazing. Dishes were well crafted, and flavors were incredible. Everything we had was tremendous.
My crowd was not much for drinking, but the promotional sake they were giving samples of was incredible. Expertly crafted, and the aroma was tremendous.
They gave us a small pitcher of water, which was perfect, I just wished they had stopped by to refresh the water since we were not a drinking crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy M
Great food. Cali roll was terrific. The chicken gyozo was great. Vibe was cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Steve X
Fun spot, goods different than usual. Plus they have a great bar program… Don is a great owner and wish him luck in his businesses
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn R
Nice and quaint bar in Little Tokyo, with mixologist Angel behind the bar. Craft beers and signature cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Max Jones
Good food and shots when it's Showtime! Thanks ohtani!
Carson Wilcox
Had a great meal here. Friendly bartenders. Chatty and friendly but not too much! Great wings! Got one of their fun drinks and it was really good. Switched to beers and also great.
Been coming to this bar for quite a few years and there’s been a few changes here and there. Overall though, it’s a bar I still very much enjoy on my days off or right after work.
I love this bar in the morning when it just opens. Tbvh the BEST time to come. You get the special and get to enjoy their patio and the fresh air and plants. Love love loveee this place for that. Staff is really nice and attentive any time of the day.
Great selection of cocktails and beers and always served with chilled glasses. Atmosphere is hip and chill and great for conversations or being alone.
Food thoughhh hmmm Nawh I wouldn’t do it 😭 the fries yes. Idk since they changed their menu I’m not into it tbvh. Portions are too small for how pricy. Too many restaurants around to eat here, mainly a bar. For this review I got the shrimp tacos. Felt like shrimp you would put in top of pasta not tacos. Didn’t enjoy them sadly. The sushi is oki from here if you are looking to eat here.
james Oco
Awsome place. Good food
Bryant Lee
I hate that I’m writing this, but I am having trouble falling asleep. I’ve been coming to this bar for 15 years, but tonight I was on the receiving end of some blatant RACISM, and I cannot let it slide. Tonight I was refused service because I’m ASIAN. In LITTLE TOKYO. I wore a white t shirt and a beanie to the bar. Apparently there was some other asian patron who was also wearing a white shirt and a beanie, and Far Bar served him too much. That was enough to also refuse service to me. I’m still entirely sure why, but apparently it’s because I also am a generic ASIAN who happened to wear a white shirt and a beanie. If I weren’t ASIAN (i.e., if I were any other RACE with a white shirt and a beanie), it would’ve been no sweat, but because I’m asian they refused to serve me. To be clear, at no point in time was I over-served or incoherent. You may be able to tell from this post, but I am and have been clear eyed all night. I was profiled for being ASIAN, and Far Bar refused service. It was HUMILIATING TO NOT BE SERVED because I was mistaken for another ASIAN. I pointed this out to the staff—that I thought that they were mistaken, and when one of the staff members asked how they could make it right, I really just asked that the bartender who refused me service apologize. He refused. No one else at Far Bar did anything about it. They thought giving me a free drink would be enough to compensate for the RACISM. Humiliating.
Again, Far Bar is such an establishment to me and it pains me to write this, but this is not ok. The fact that Far Bar is ok hiring bartenders who cannot tell ASIAN people apart in LITTLE TOKYO is not ok. Little Tokyo is such a cultural gem, one that I cherish deeply. I’ve been in the neighborhood for 15 years. How I was treated tonight is the complete antithesis of what Little Tokyo is all about. I don’t believe that it’s what Far Bar, at its core, is about either, but things must change and the people must know. Little Tokyo is supposed to be (and has been) a refuge for people who maybe have had a hard time fitting in anywhere else. A place where people are free to be themselves. You would think Far Bar, whose owner owns both FAR BAR and SAKE DOJO, would be familiar with this, but perhaps not familiar enough. To be discriminated against for being ASIAN in LITTLE TOKYO at FAR BAR of all places is insane. But it happened. I hate that it happened. I know Little Tokyo at the moment is clinging onto its roots. I’m not sure how an establishment that DISCRIMINATES against ASIAN people is supposed to be a part of any sort of future for Little Tokyo that honors its past. It may, sadly, be the case that Far Bar has deteriorated to the point that it’s now just a cheap imitation of an important Little Tokyo relic. I don’t know what else to make of an establishment that so passively permits RACISM against asian customers. Again, I hate that it’s come to this. I hate that we’re here.
I want Little Tokyo to remain a haven. I think Far Bar could (emphasis on could) be a part of that. But things clearly need to change. I’m not sure where Far Bar lost its way, but things need to change.
If you’re reading this post, it means Far Bar has refused to put in systems that would prevent discrimination against ASIANS (or any other race) and to stop RACISM. There are plenty of other bars nearby (but maybe skip SAKE DOJO) that are not stubbornly RACIST, so maybe check those places out. That said, there is nothing more that I’d love than to see the businesses that have been in LITTLE TOKYO (including Far Bar) flourish, and I hope that I can delete this post soon.
Jackie
Honestly it was chill but the guy with the beanie and glasses was kind of an asshat. I was trying to figure out how payment works and he was being pretty rude about it explaining it. Dude needs to relax a bit and not be so rude to first time customers. And they're very underwhelmed with staff,very disappointed and not a good first impression..work on your attitude.
Daniel Hernandez
From the food I have had it's pretty great. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is awesome. Love the patio area they got in the back. My favorite place to go to if it is too noisy outside and the weather permits.
Good selection of beers, good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place and they also have Suntory Premium The Malts on tap!! I’m a little sad though because the menu says the ramen comes with an onsen egg but it’s just a standard ajitama. I love onsen eggs and was so excited only to be let down :( happened twice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good service and good drinks 🍹
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went there for a happy hour on a Monday while visiting LA from the KY. Nice beer and cocktails and our server Taylor was very attentive and helpful both when they were initially not busy but also later. The cheeseburger sliders were the table favorites, but everything was good. I look forward to stopping by on my next visit to LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy sportd bar!
Came on a recommendation and enjoyed the vibes and food.
The food was amazing. Dishes were well crafted, and flavors were incredible. Everything we had was tremendous.
My crowd was not much for drinking, but the promotional sake they were giving samples of was incredible. Expertly crafted, and the aroma was tremendous.
They gave us a small pitcher of water, which was perfect, I just wished they had stopped by to refresh the water since we were not a drinking crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Cali roll was terrific. The chicken gyozo was great. Vibe was cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fun spot, goods different than usual. Plus they have a great bar program… Don is a great owner and wish him luck in his businesses
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice and quaint bar in Little Tokyo, with mixologist Angel behind the bar. Craft beers and signature cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Good food and shots when it's Showtime! Thanks ohtani!
Had a great meal here. Friendly bartenders. Chatty and friendly but not too much! Great wings! Got one of their fun drinks and it was really good. Switched to beers and also great.
Restaurantji Recommends
Been coming to this bar for quite a few years and there’s been a few changes here and there. Overall though, it’s a bar I still very much enjoy on my days off or right after work.
I love this bar in the morning when it just opens. Tbvh the BEST time to come. You get the special and get to enjoy their patio and the fresh air and plants. Love love loveee this place for that. Staff is really nice and attentive any time of the day.
Great selection of cocktails and beers and always served with chilled glasses. Atmosphere is hip and chill and great for conversations or being alone.
Food thoughhh hmmm Nawh I wouldn’t do it 😭 the fries yes. Idk since they changed their menu I’m not into it tbvh. Portions are too small for how pricy. Too many restaurants around to eat here, mainly a bar.
For this review I got the shrimp tacos. Felt like shrimp you would put in top of pasta not tacos. Didn’t enjoy them sadly. The sushi is oki from here if you are looking to eat here.
Awsome place. Good food
I hate that I’m writing this, but I am having trouble falling asleep. I’ve been coming to this bar for 15 years, but tonight I was on the receiving end of some blatant RACISM, and I cannot let it slide. Tonight I was refused service because I’m ASIAN. In LITTLE TOKYO. I wore a white t shirt and a beanie to the bar. Apparently there was some other asian patron who was also wearing a white shirt and a beanie, and Far Bar served him too much. That was enough to also refuse service to me. I’m still entirely sure why, but apparently it’s because I also am a generic ASIAN who happened to wear a white shirt and a beanie. If I weren’t ASIAN (i.e., if I were any other RACE with a white shirt and a beanie), it would’ve been no sweat, but because I’m asian they refused to serve me. To be clear, at no point in time was I over-served or incoherent. You may be able to tell from this post, but I am and have been clear eyed all night. I was profiled for being ASIAN, and Far Bar refused service. It was HUMILIATING TO NOT BE SERVED because I was mistaken for another ASIAN. I pointed this out to the staff—that I thought that they were mistaken, and when one of the staff members asked how they could make it right, I really just asked that the bartender who refused me service apologize. He refused. No one else at Far Bar did anything about it. They thought giving me a free drink would be enough to compensate for the RACISM. Humiliating.
Again, Far Bar is such an establishment to me and it pains me to write this, but this is not ok. The fact that Far Bar is ok hiring bartenders who cannot tell ASIAN people apart in LITTLE TOKYO is not ok. Little Tokyo is such a cultural gem, one that I cherish deeply. I’ve been in the neighborhood for 15 years. How I was treated tonight is the complete antithesis of what Little Tokyo is all about. I don’t believe that it’s what Far Bar, at its core, is about either, but things must change and the people must know. Little Tokyo is supposed to be (and has been) a refuge for people who maybe have had a hard time fitting in anywhere else. A place where people are free to be themselves. You would think Far Bar, whose owner owns both FAR BAR and SAKE DOJO, would be familiar with this, but perhaps not familiar enough. To be discriminated against for being ASIAN in LITTLE TOKYO at FAR BAR of all places is insane. But it happened. I hate that it happened. I know Little Tokyo at the moment is clinging onto its roots. I’m not sure how an establishment that DISCRIMINATES against ASIAN people is supposed to be a part of any sort of future for Little Tokyo that honors its past. It may, sadly, be the case that Far Bar has deteriorated to the point that it’s now just a cheap imitation of an important Little Tokyo relic. I don’t know what else to make of an establishment that so passively permits RACISM against asian customers. Again, I hate that it’s come to this. I hate that we’re here.
I want Little Tokyo to remain a haven. I think Far Bar could (emphasis on could) be a part of that. But things clearly need to change. I’m not sure where Far Bar lost its way, but things need to change.
If you’re reading this post, it means Far Bar has refused to put in systems that would prevent discrimination against ASIANS (or any other race) and to stop RACISM. There are plenty of other bars nearby (but maybe skip SAKE DOJO) that are not stubbornly RACIST, so maybe check those places out. That said, there is nothing more that I’d love than to see the businesses that have been in LITTLE TOKYO (including Far Bar) flourish, and I hope that I can delete this post soon.
Honestly it was chill but the guy with the beanie and glasses was kind of an asshat. I was trying to figure out how payment works and he was being pretty rude about it explaining it. Dude needs to relax a bit and not be so rude to first time customers. And they're very underwhelmed with staff,very disappointed and not a good first impression..work on your attitude.
From the food I have had it's pretty great. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is awesome. Love the patio area they got in the back. My favorite place to go to if it is too noisy outside and the weather permits.
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