Izakaya Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

Afuri ramen + dumpling LA Japanese • $$
688 Mateo St, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

The Tonkotsu Tantanmen Is Heavenly
Crispy Hotate Gyoza Tostada
Spicy Tori Karaage Chicken
Yuzu Ratan 辣擔擔麵
Spicy Karaage Chicken
Spicy Chicken Karaage
Hazelnut Tantanmen V
Yuzu Tsuyu Tsukemen
Soft Shell Crab Bun
Crispy Buta Gyoza

“สนุกสนานอาหารอร่อย บรรยากาศดีมีระดับ“

4.6 Superb220 Reviews
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kodo

kodo Izakaya • $$
710 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Ribeye Don-Buri w Miso
Sake Kasu Cheesecake
Salmon Soba Salad
Seared Seabream
Fried Gobo Chips
Tsukune Burger
Oyster Robata
Salmon Sashimi
Seaweed Salad
Jidori Wings

“Everything was perfect, fave drink was lychee martini and in the morning strawberry matcha. For dinner we loved the rib eye, ceviche, tuna tartar and chicken the most. The Caesar salad was unique and I really enjoyed it. Miso eggplant also great! We were so full and didn’t think we could eat any more but The sorbet at the end was delicious, super light and refreshing. Service was friendly, atmosphere very pretty.“

4.3 Superb105 Reviews
Tsubaki Izakaya
1356 Allison Ave, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Dungeness Crab Fried Rice with Duck Fat
Chicken Cartilage Skewer
Hojicha Soft Cream
Kani Corn Korokke
Japanese Latkes
Yaki-Onigiri
Black Cod
Yakitori
Skewers

“Bomb sushi!!!! Everything was wonderful, can’t say anything bad. Good rolls and gotta try the crispy rice for an appetizer😀“

4 Good102 Reviews
Budonoki Izakaya • $$$
654 Virgil Ave, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Charred Sweet Potato
Chicken Meat Balls
Seafood Pancake
Scallop Crudo
Chicken Wings
Soft Serve
Wagyu Beef
Pork Jowl
Yakisoba
Takoyaki

“Budonoki is a very special place. Food is innovative and exceptionally delicious. Wide assortment of flavors, ingredients and textures. We tried an assortment of plates and all were delicious. Excellent service. A warm and inviting environment where guests are treated like family.“

4.7 Superb164 Reviews
Hakata Izakaya HERO Izakaya • $$$
1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Jidori Stuffed Chicken Wing Gyoza
Pork Belly Wrapped Skewers
Jidori Chicken Karaage
Kobe Kalbi BBQ Plate
Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Fried Intestines
Aburi Mentaiko
Fried Oysters
Pork Skewer
Teba Wing

“心の居酒屋です🏮 モツなべなど 博多メニュー充実“

3.9 Good78 Reviews
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KOCHI

KOCHI Japanese • $$
408 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Rock Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Deluxe Curry Udon
Mentai Cream Udon
Karaage Chicken
Salmon Hand Roll
Spicy Niku Udon
Chicken Tempura
Cucumber Salad
Uni Cream Udon

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

4.4 Superb86 Reviews
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HATCH

HATCH Japanese • $$
700 W 7th St Suite G600, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Meatball with Egg Yolk and Tare Dip
Tupeck Shakur Chicken Yakitori Bowl
Chicken Wing with House Togarashi
Black Chicken Karaage
Miso Pork Spare Ribs
Skirt Steak & Wasabi
Miso Beer Spare Ribs
Corn Tempura Tower
Binchotan Brownie
Blackened Chicken

“Great service and great food, but even better drinks because of my guy Cash there an extraordinary bartender with requisite taste and such an amazing aura can’t wait to go back and try more of his drinks thank you Cash had a great time!!!“

4.3 Superb228 Reviews
IKI RAMEN Japanese • $$
740 S Western Ave #115, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Truffle Butter Tonkotsu Ramen
Burnt Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Black Sesame Creme Brulee
Soft Shell Crab Bao
Chashu Don Donburi
Premium Kaisen Don
Sea Urchin Mazemen
Scallop Uni Sushi
Assorted Sashimi
Crispy Rice Tuna

“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.“

4.3 Superb157 Reviews
Izakaya Sasaya 居酒屋楽楽家 Izakaya • $$
11613 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Kushiyaki Skewers
Sashimi
Takoyaki

“Intimate atmosphere with the best fish, vegetables and pickled vegetables. Like being in Japan.“

3.1 Average63 Reviews
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SOBAR

SOBAR Japanese • $$
12404 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Zaru Soba with Traditional and Shiso Sauces
Cold Soba w Vegetable Kakiage Bento
Crispy Tuna Grab Sushi 3pc
Cold Soba w Karaage Bento
Cold Soba w Inari Bento
Japanese Fried Chicken
TG-Spicy Yaki Edamame
Assorted Appetizers
TG-Inari Sushi 2pc
TG-Chicken Karaage

“The best soba in LA, hands down. Getting directly to the point, we tried the Scallop Shiso Maze Soba and the Kamo Negi Soba. They were completely different but equally superbly delicious. The latter was a very classical soba with rich duck broth done just right vs the former was a brilliant innovation - a refreshing pesto-like broth infused with shiso together with scallops and mushrooms full of umami.
The appetizers - Dashi Simmered Pumpkin and Chicken Kaarage - were excellent as well. Plus very friendly and polite staff. Will come back!“

4.1 Good180 Reviews
Tokyo Haus Sushi & Grill All You Can Eat Asian • $$$
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St #204, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Green Tea Ice Cream
Brussels Sprouts
Salmon and Tuna
Salmon Sashimi
Mango Roll
Scallops
Mackerel
Tempura
Nigiri
Edamame

“Great location on the 2nd floor of the Weller Court shopping center! They validate parking and have very fast service. You can order 50% off the regular menu or do all you can eat sushi. I opted for the premium all you can eat sushi and it was pretty good! I love the box they presented the premium items in! You gotta try them out!“

4 Good253 Reviews
Izakaya Gazen Izakaya • $$
362 1st St, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Black Cod w Butter Ponzu Sauce
Chicken Kara-Age w Original Sauce
Omakase Sashimi Platter 5kinds
Beef Tongue Tataki
Assorted Tempura
Karaage
Sushi

“I took my father here because he was craving Japanese food and this was a quality spot.

Started with green tea and edemame which were great. The pork sausage was delicious but a lot of pieces. I had their miso cod which was excellent along with their tempura. I ordered one of their sashimi plates and it was delicious with phenomenal fish quality.

The chicken karrage was also very delicious. My father and I had an excellent lunch and dining experience.

I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items.“

4.3 Superb158 Reviews
Izakaya BIZAN Izakaya • $$
333 S Alameda St #314, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Okonomi Yaki on Sticks
Sapporo on Draft Beer
Pork Belly Yakitori
Assorted Sashimi
California Roll
Monkfish Liver
Salmon Sashimi
Draft Sapporo
Tempura Udon
Unagi Bowl

“spacy garlic edamame is vary delicious.!!“

4.2 Good60 Reviews
Izakaya Mi Young Izakaya • $$
3680 Wilshire Blvd Ste#B03, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi Sampler Platter
tonkatsu 돈까스

“Izakaya Mi Young (美荣) in Ktown is a hidden gem tucked away in a basement — perfect for a late-night drink. It’s relatively under-the-radar; you’ll need to walk down a stairwell to find it, giving it that “hidden in plain sight” charm. But the food and drinks? Truly impressive.

The decor has an atmospheric Tokyo vibe — exactly how I imagine an izakaya next to a subway exit in Japan. Each table has a ukiyo-e curtain for privacy, but sitting at the bar also has its own cozy appeal.

The menu covers everything from yakitori and sushi to traditional Japanese street snacks and sashimi. I especially loved their highballs — the yuzu and Earl Grey flavors stood out. We ordered several pieces of the chef’s special sushi, all incredibly fresh. The uni-scallop sushi was heavenly. The yakitori, cheesy eel, okonomiyaki, and agedashi tofu were all perfect drinking snacks, but our top favorite of the night was the butter-grilled abalone — so good we wanted an encore!

After just one visit, I already can’t wait to go back. It’s officially my new Ktown treasure. Bonus: they have parking validation, the prices are reasonable, and it’s just the perfect place for a slightly tipsy, blissful night.“

3.8 Good40 Reviews
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Kinjiro

Kinjiro Japanese
424 E 2nd St, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Truffles & Organic Mushrooms Creamy Udon Noodles
Wasabi Potato Salad with Ikura & Smoked Salmon
Grilled Spanish Octopus
Squid Ink Udon Noodles
Black Sesame Mousse
Home Made Tofu
Uni Scallop
Uni Risotto
Japanese A

“The flavors of all the food was amazing.... everything on the menu was intriguing , I wish I tried it all!“

4.5 Superb58 Reviews
Robata JINYA - 3rd St. Sushi • $$
8050 W 3rd St, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno w Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Tempura w Truffle Oil
Negima -Chicken Thigh w Green Onion
Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna 3pcs
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalape
California Dynamite Roll
Double Albacore Truffle
Crispy Chicken Karaage
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll
Yellowtail Jalapeño

“Best Sushi in LA by far !“

4.3 Superb138 Reviews
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Taberu

Taberu Japanese • $$$
806 E 3rd St #140, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Nori Shio Truffle Fries
Yakitori Satay Style
Kanpachi Carpaccio
Wow Gyu Uni Donabe
Chicken Karaage
Hojicha Pudding
Tan Tan Ramen
Yakitori Momo
Tonpei Yaki
Katsu Curry

“The food is all excellent, the service exactly what it should be (neither intrusive or absent), and a wide variety of price points that should satisfy any budget. Highly recommended - We’ll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.2 Good168 Reviews
Sake House Miro Japanese • $$
809 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Yakitori
Sapporo
Bulgogi
Roll
Fish

“Best sushi in the city! You feel like you’re in Tokyo.“

4.1 Good45 Reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori West L.A. Japanese • $
1601 Sawtelle Blvd #101, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

G Set - Hakata Ramen Beef Rice Bowl
Regular Sized Hakata Ramen
Takana Fried Rice 1
Spicy Miso Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Fried Chicken
Spam Musubi
Edamame
Gyoza 1
Soup

“While the ramen is quite good, try their other non-ramen offerings. Katsu curry rice is very good here (katsu pork was prepared perfectly and curry flavorful) as well as their gyudon (beef over rice). Service as fast, friendly and attentive and the dining area was very clean. Value for the meal is excellent especially for West LA! Cannot recommend enough!“

4.1 Good126 Reviews
Izakaya Osen Japanese • $$$
2903 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Sushi & Sashimi Premium Omakase
Uni Scallop Carpaccio
Blue Crab Uni Bowl
Green Tea Ice Cream
Yellowtail Hamachi
Ankimo Uni Caviar
Bluefin Tuna Don
Sashimi Omakase
Toro Uni Bowl
Omakase Bowl

“The best everything…so, Go!“

4.1 Good174 Reviews
Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Beverly Grove Sushi • $$
8562 W 3rd St, Los Angeles

Customers` Favorites

Three Item Combo Bento Box with Teriyaki Salmon Sesame Chicken and Shrimp Tempura Roll
Bento Box 3 Items Combo
Cucumber Avocado Salad
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Yellowtail Sashimi
Spicy Tuna Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Vegan Ramen
Miso Soup
Albacore

“Shoutout to our server Danny for being so friendly, and accommodating. We asked for a few extra things that were weird asks because I’m pregnant and he didn’t say no, but figured out a way to make it happen.

The food is also very fast and delicious and the presentation was on point. This is our favorite sushi spot in our neighborhood by far.“

3.9 Good95 Reviews