We ate everything so fast!Loved- Brussel sprout salad- edamame- agedashi mochi (mushroom)- geso karaage (squid)- and pudding dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Jin Cheng
Lovely spot with incredible atmosphere and food.The food was presented nicely and tasted even better. Would highly recommend the scallop/uni course and the skewers! the beef tongue was our favourite.As for the bone marrow, it was a little shallow and the miso overpowered it.Overall, I’d highly recommend n/soto to anyone looking for Japanese food around the area. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Miso Baked Bone Marrow, Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi Salad with Ume Vinaigrette, Agedashi Mochi
Ayu yukie
Amazing food, amazing service, and very reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lama Mouawad
Great experience overall, our top favorites are the warm house made tofu, the lamb chop, pork belly and shiitake mushroom skewer!! The chef’s selection sashimi, toro nigiri, the miso baked bone marrow, agedashi mochi, and the mixed mushroom donabe. We sat at the bar and our waiter was very helpful and attentive.
We returned to n/soto for a Valentine's dinner and selected one or more items from each category: Starters, Salads, Kushiyaki, Raw, Nigiri, Handrolls, Agemono, Yakimonot & Mushimono, and Gohanmono. Words cannot describe the taste of each dish... Familiar, like I've had it before, yet totally unique combination of deep, satisfying flavors. The 12 dishes for two were actually more than we could finish, but we could not help wanting to try everything. Never disappoints!
Shiney K
I had dinner at n/soto in Mid-city Los Angeles a few weeks ago. The skewers were terrific, especially the Gyutan. There is also a mushroom rice (Mixed Mushroom Donabe) cooked in a clay pot and finished with a brown butter sauce that should not be missed, as well as the Miso Baked Bone Marrow. The cocktails were also great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Hand Rolls
Jennie C.
Dinner for 3 and 2 of us got a drink and the bill was about $73/pp ... I didn't think it was bad... was expecting to spend $100/pp esp bc the portions are quite small but we were all really full. Service is great and food was great. We sat outside and it was cozy but I think if I went back I'd opt to dine inside, felt a bit more vibey
Assal N.
Outstanding food, outstanding service. The Toro nigiri, scallop sashimi and miso glazed bone marrow were outstanding. Loved their apple ice cocktail. Prices are very reasonable for the quality that you are getting. Will be returning frequently.
June Y.
Great food and drinks! Very cool atmosphere with service with a smile! Order everything or come back again!
kya baxter
If I could give this place ten stars, I would. There aren't a ton of diverse dining options on this side of town, but this establishment has changed my life. I live in the neighborhood and I come here at least two times a month. Sometimes with my partner, with friends and even solo. Reed and Wyatt are really holding it down at the bar with a great program. Leah is an absolute delight. Shoot, I would name everyone that works here if I could remember every name. I also wish I made more money so I can tip everyone better because this team works very hard and is well yolked. I have so many staples here but some that come to mind would be the agedashi mochi, tako wasa bowl, blue crab hand roll, shiitake mushroom skewers, oysters and rib eye skewers. If you're coming on a weekend, be sure to make a reservation. I'm already dreaming of my next outing at n/soto.
This restaurants offers one of the best dining experiences! You really see the passion they have for the food and service they provide. The food is delicious and inspiring! The staff is amazingly friendly. Walk ins available at the bar, but must make a reservation if you want a table. The ambiance is nice: intimate with a hint of tradition and sophistication. Dinner is a show and experience on it's own. I highly recommend it; it's a hidden treasure! Make sure you have a designated driver if you do the wine pairing!
Lynette B.
The food was exceptional along with the presentation. The service was excellent with a knowledgeable description of each plate served. The atmosphere was inviting and provided a lovely evening with family.
Gary G.
This is a tuff one. Wanted to love , was prepared to love , but did not love. The service was amazing. Molly and Lizzie are passionate and knowledgeable, fun and engaging. That only goes so far as the actual food can take you. Which for me was just not that great. 20 other sushi bars outdo it on any given day. Sugarfish to go is far tastier than the fish at N/soto. For me the rice was just cold and harder than we prefer. Grains fall apart immediately and were just dry and firm. We ordered a king crab appetizer that was beautiful to look at , but just didn't taste very good in plastic foam like tart. One fried dish we ordered looked great but didn't taste great. Oily and just tasted like a big shiso leaf. the blue crab handroll was mediocre at best. A highlight however was the Salmon Skin Brussels salad. Very good. Again , not happy to leave this review. The outstanding service and big check at the end deserve better food quality that should be way above the average sushi you can get anywhere in LA. 5 stars service. 2.5 stars food
Tiffany Y.
Food is so good here and service was amazing! I love izakayas and this might be one of the best. There's not one disappointing thing I tried. The drinks were also good. The skewers were great, sashimi pieces were generous sizes, and each bite was wonderful. The lamb chops were one of my favorite items outside of the sushi. Would definitely come again for the food!
Antonio G.
I cannot compliment N/Soto highly enough. My experience dining there last night was nothing short of excellent from start to finish. Every dish was phenomenal (not pictured highlights include salmon skin brussels sprouts and sweet potato + maitake kushiyaki - pictured highlights were zabuton kushiyaki and nigiri). The service was impeccable, the general vibe and aesthetic of the restaurant is gorgeous, and every aspect of our dining experience was crafted with great care. We can't wait to return soon for more kushiyaki and a deeper dive into the menu! 5/5 all the way around - go go GO to N/Soto!
We ate everything so fast!Loved- Brussel sprout salad- edamame- agedashi mochi (mushroom)- geso karaage (squid)- and pudding dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely spot with incredible atmosphere and food.The food was presented nicely and tasted even better. Would highly recommend the scallop/uni course and the skewers! the beef tongue was our favourite.As for the bone marrow, it was a little shallow and the miso overpowered it.Overall, I’d highly recommend n/soto to anyone looking for Japanese food around the area. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Miso Baked Bone Marrow, Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi Salad with Ume Vinaigrette, Agedashi Mochi
Amazing food, amazing service, and very reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience overall, our top favorites are the warm house made tofu, the lamb chop, pork belly and shiitake mushroom skewer!! The chef’s selection sashimi, toro nigiri, the miso baked bone marrow, agedashi mochi, and the mixed mushroom donabe. We sat at the bar and our waiter was very helpful and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Baked Bone Marrow, Lamb Chops, Chef's Sashimi, Agedashi Mochi
We returned to n/soto for a Valentine's dinner and selected one or more items from each category: Starters, Salads, Kushiyaki, Raw, Nigiri, Handrolls, Agemono, Yakimonot & Mushimono, and Gohanmono. Words cannot describe the taste of each dish... Familiar, like I've had it before, yet totally unique combination of deep, satisfying flavors. The 12 dishes for two were actually more than we could finish, but we could not help wanting to try everything. Never disappoints!
I had dinner at n/soto in Mid-city Los Angeles a few weeks ago. The skewers were terrific, especially the Gyutan. There is also a mushroom rice (Mixed Mushroom Donabe) cooked in a clay pot and finished with a brown butter sauce that should not be missed, as well as the Miso Baked Bone Marrow. The cocktails were also great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Yakitori, Hand Rolls
Dinner for 3 and 2 of us got a drink and the bill was about $73/pp ... I didn't think it was bad... was expecting to spend $100/pp esp bc the portions are quite small but we were all really full. Service is great and food was great. We sat outside and it was cozy but I think if I went back I'd opt to dine inside, felt a bit more vibey
Outstanding food, outstanding service. The Toro nigiri, scallop sashimi and miso glazed bone marrow were outstanding. Loved their apple ice cocktail. Prices are very reasonable for the quality that you are getting. Will be returning frequently.
Great food and drinks! Very cool atmosphere with service with a smile! Order everything or come back again!
If I could give this place ten stars, I would. There aren't a ton of diverse dining options on this side of town, but this establishment has changed my life. I live in the neighborhood and I come here at least two times a month. Sometimes with my partner, with friends and even solo. Reed and Wyatt are really holding it down at the bar with a great program. Leah is an absolute delight. Shoot, I would name everyone that works here if I could remember every name. I also wish I made more money so I can tip everyone better because this team works very hard and is well yolked. I have so many staples here but some that come to mind would be the agedashi mochi, tako wasa bowl, blue crab hand roll, shiitake mushroom skewers, oysters and rib eye skewers. If you're coming on a weekend, be sure to make a reservation. I'm already dreaming of my next outing at n/soto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This restaurants offers one of the best dining experiences! You really see the passion they have for the food and service they provide. The food is delicious and inspiring! The staff is amazingly friendly. Walk ins available at the bar, but must make a reservation if you want a table. The ambiance is nice: intimate with a hint of tradition and sophistication. Dinner is a show and experience on it's own. I highly recommend it; it's a hidden treasure! Make sure you have a designated driver if you do the wine pairing!
The food was exceptional along with the presentation. The service was excellent with a knowledgeable description of each plate served. The atmosphere was inviting and provided a lovely evening with family.
This is a tuff one. Wanted to love , was prepared to love , but did not love. The service was amazing. Molly and Lizzie are passionate and knowledgeable, fun and engaging. That only goes so far as the actual food can take you. Which for me was just not that great. 20 other sushi bars outdo it on any given day. Sugarfish to go is far tastier than the fish at N/soto. For me the rice was just cold and harder than we prefer. Grains fall apart immediately and were just dry and firm. We ordered a king crab appetizer that was beautiful to look at , but just didn't taste very good in plastic foam like tart. One fried dish we ordered looked great but didn't taste great. Oily and just tasted like a big shiso leaf. the blue crab handroll was mediocre at best. A highlight however was the Salmon Skin Brussels salad. Very good. Again , not happy to leave this review. The outstanding service and big check at the end deserve better food quality that should be way above the average sushi you can get anywhere in LA. 5 stars service. 2.5 stars food
Food is so good here and service was amazing! I love izakayas and this might be one of the best. There's not one disappointing thing I tried. The drinks were also good. The skewers were great, sashimi pieces were generous sizes, and each bite was wonderful. The lamb chops were one of my favorite items outside of the sushi. Would definitely come again for the food!
I cannot compliment N/Soto highly enough. My experience dining there last night was nothing short of excellent from start to finish. Every dish was phenomenal (not pictured highlights include salmon skin brussels sprouts and sweet potato + maitake kushiyaki - pictured highlights were zabuton kushiyaki and nigiri). The service was impeccable, the general vibe and aesthetic of the restaurant is gorgeous, and every aspect of our dining experience was crafted with great care. We can't wait to return soon for more kushiyaki and a deeper dive into the menu! 5/5 all the way around - go go GO to N/Soto!