Came as a group of 4 people at 6pm on a Thursday and was greeted with a very nice atmosphere! It was nice and quiet, and the service was really good. The mix A meats were decadent, but the mixed seafood platter was a letdown :/ The 3 pieces of shrimp on the platter weren't properly cleaned and still had the intestines, and the $5 order of corn didn't even seem like an entire cob. All in all, good service but the food is ridiculously overpriced. Left with my wallet as empty as my stomach :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
mark novikov
Very overpriced and totally empty but nice service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Yimeng Yu
Good meat, but very very small portion. No
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Javen R
Good Korean barbecue. I am a regular customer here, and they have been increasing prices. When you sit down, a moist towel is waiting for you. The Kim-Chee used to be free, now it is $6. Nonetheless, it is still very tasty. The premium Kalbi is very flavorful. The binbin bap is also amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Angela Bracey
The meat is fresh, the taste is delicious, and the service is great! I've been here many times and it's always great! This is the best Japanese BBQ restaurant in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lyuba buklemisheva
Great place but pricey! Portions are small but the quality of the meat is great. Side dishes could be cheaper, in my opinion. But overall i really liked the atmosphere and the experience of grilling my own meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Milne
Great food, great service.We were a table of seven on a Friday night and they were so accommodating. We got served quickly and the food was fresh and delicious. The staff were also really friendly and really helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.A word of warning this isn’t really a first date place - very family friendly atmosphere, and there were a lot of kids and it’s quite noisy.
Victoria
Insanely overpriced for the tiniest portions. Sauces were mediocre. Will definitely be going to gyukaku next time to get my moneys worth
Mariko Ikeda
Horrible. I wish I could give ZERO.We were greeted by lifeless staff. We could barely hear their voice.They brought our beef combo plate and there was no introduction of witch meat was what. Just placed and walked off.The grill had weak fire, hence no sizzling on the grill grate. Asked to fix, but no luck.Food was not good at all. Very expensive and not good. Lol.I will never, ever going back.
James Binauhan
The quality of the meat and food overall were superb. Great service and was very accommodating to our large group which had a toddler. Felt welcome from the get go. Would recommend.
Went here twice during my time in California from Dec '21 to Jan '22, first with my mom's Russian friend living in LA and my younger brother and then on my own. Tokyo Kalbi is special for Japanese BBQ in LA in the sense that it is one of the few Japanese BBQ joints in LA that uses charcoal instead of gas or electric grills, which really helps to enhance the flavors of the meat.The Premium Kobe beef tongue and short ribs were especially outstanding, though I would recommend ordering them beforehand, including for thickly-cut beef tongue. It's also best to reserve your table beforehand as well. If I were given the choice to come to this joint the next time I'm in California, I would gladly do so!Would highly recommend this joint if you want proper Japanese food in LA!
Jeff Macey (Your Singing Realtor)
Been coming for years. The staff are always great. Food and the meat quality is always 5 stars. I would recommend getting the Kobe Beef tongue thin and thick cut. Fried chicken gizzards are delicious. I know not healthy, but once and while.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve de Jong
Great Japanese grill.place. try their soba too
Tina Lora
Best Japanese BBQ I’ve had since coming back from Japan! Amazing service and great quality meat and vegetables. The portions aren’t huge, but the quality made it worth it. If you enjoy your bbq with rice, it helps fill you more anyway. For four people, my friends and I paid about $50/each including tip, and were perfectly full. Cant wait to come back.
Miaomiao Yu
Nice and small place. Good quality food and a little expensive
Came as a group of 4 people at 6pm on a Thursday and was greeted with a very nice atmosphere! It was nice and quiet, and the service was really good. The mix A meats were decadent, but the mixed seafood platter was a letdown :/ The 3 pieces of shrimp on the platter weren't properly cleaned and still had the intestines, and the $5 order of corn didn't even seem like an entire cob. All in all, good service but the food is ridiculously overpriced. Left with my wallet as empty as my stomach :(
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very overpriced and totally empty but nice service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Good meat, but very very small portion. No
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Good Korean barbecue. I am a regular customer here, and they have been increasing prices. When you sit down, a moist towel is waiting for you. The Kim-Chee used to be free, now it is $6. Nonetheless, it is still very tasty. The premium Kalbi is very flavorful. The binbin bap is also amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The meat is fresh, the taste is delicious, and the service is great! I've been here many times and it's always great! This is the best Japanese BBQ restaurant in LA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place but pricey! Portions are small but the quality of the meat is great. Side dishes could be cheaper, in my opinion. But overall i really liked the atmosphere and the experience of grilling my own meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service.We were a table of seven on a Friday night and they were so accommodating. We got served quickly and the food was fresh and delicious. The staff were also really friendly and really helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.A word of warning this isn’t really a first date place - very family friendly atmosphere, and there were a lot of kids and it’s quite noisy.
Insanely overpriced for the tiniest portions. Sauces were mediocre. Will definitely be going to gyukaku next time to get my moneys worth
Horrible. I wish I could give ZERO.We were greeted by lifeless staff. We could barely hear their voice.They brought our beef combo plate and there was no introduction of witch meat was what. Just placed and walked off.The grill had weak fire, hence no sizzling on the grill grate. Asked to fix, but no luck.Food was not good at all. Very expensive and not good. Lol.I will never, ever going back.
The quality of the meat and food overall were superb. Great service and was very accommodating to our large group which had a toddler. Felt welcome from the get go. Would recommend.
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Went here twice during my time in California from Dec '21 to Jan '22, first with my mom's Russian friend living in LA and my younger brother and then on my own. Tokyo Kalbi is special for Japanese BBQ in LA in the sense that it is one of the few Japanese BBQ joints in LA that uses charcoal instead of gas or electric grills, which really helps to enhance the flavors of the meat.The Premium Kobe beef tongue and short ribs were especially outstanding, though I would recommend ordering them beforehand, including for thickly-cut beef tongue. It's also best to reserve your table beforehand as well. If I were given the choice to come to this joint the next time I'm in California, I would gladly do so!Would highly recommend this joint if you want proper Japanese food in LA!
Been coming for years. The staff are always great. Food and the meat quality is always 5 stars. I would recommend getting the Kobe Beef tongue thin and thick cut. Fried chicken gizzards are delicious. I know not healthy, but once and while.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Japanese grill.place. try their soba too
Best Japanese BBQ I’ve had since coming back from Japan! Amazing service and great quality meat and vegetables. The portions aren’t huge, but the quality made it worth it. If you enjoy your bbq with rice, it helps fill you more anyway. For four people, my friends and I paid about $50/each including tip, and were perfectly full. Cant wait to come back.
Nice and small place. Good quality food and a little expensive
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