Totoraku

Best Japanese BBQ in LA! Hands down. If you don't eat beef, you can ask Chef Masa if he can do a seafood based menu. There are other off the menu items that are amazing. For example, the lamb chops and also crab porridge are must orders.The service is great but the ambiance is very old and dark. You will need to know someone to introduce you to get a reservation.

Totoraku is one of those restaurant that has its own level or status as we can say. Kaz san is not only a chef but just really an artist in every aspect. It's really interesting to see his take on everything in life from food to wine to golf. Its not really luxury lifestyle but let's say its more of a developed sense and taste in life. Its very refined and organized, clean yet delicate. He has this special touch in life or talking, or even as he expresses the sensualness coming...read full review

It happened. We got invited to totoraku. It's the kind of "if you know, you know" kinda place. If you're not in the restaurant game and you're used to eating at places like the Cheesecake Factory (no offense) you shouldn't be allowed in here. Also, you're not allowed to take photos. So guess what? Sorry not sorry. I had to remember this. First, this place is invite only. The chef has to invite you otherwise you're not going. It also looks like crap from the outside, making it...read full review