'GOKAN' Symphonized Japanese Eatery

We got the gyoza as a shareable, the spicy tuna crispy rice, and tonkatsu ramen. Everything delicious, especially the broth of the ramen. The Paloma cocktail was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food and incredible sashimi! Will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

OMG, this place is so tasty. Their service is unreal. My little one dropped her chop sticks. Before I could grab them from the floor. The waiter was already there with a new pair and picked from the floor, the one that was dropped. Very attentive service. The setting inside is very quiet and a little dim lighting. The inside is very nicely decorated and makes me feel like I'm in a Japanese restaurant. Great place to go on a date as they have 2 seats booth style in the middle with buckets ready to place a bottle of wine. Super highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A gem for sure! This place is located right next door to an amazing smelling ice cream shop that had a ton of patrons so after lunch/dinner, it’s convenient for dessert.
I enjoyed the samurai roll and salmon. They were both delectable! I loved every bit of my meal. The menu looked delicious and there were sooo sooo many items I wanted to try. I’ve already decided that I’ll be back! It’s so yummy and a bunch of goodness used as ingredients. It’s golden!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here after seeing an IG Reel from July about their secret lunch special that must be outdated. Spoke with the server and got the lowdown. They changed owners, name, and menu (slightly) about 4-5 months ago. They’re now “KOPAN Izakaya” or “KOPAN Sushi & Ramen Bar”.

The staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Vibes are pretty cool, they have a nice izakaya-like interior that reminded me of some restaurants in Japan. Ice buckets at every table for some reason. Chillhop lo-fi music on loop.

The menu is extensive and lots of choices for standard Korean-owned Japanese fare in LA. I got the lunch special chirashi sushi for $18 and a hot genmaicha ($4 👎 but free refill 👍). Food quality was very good, especially the rice. It was just smaller than I was hoping, and looking at other reviewers’ photos from even just 4 mo the ago it looks like they might have changed the presentation and possibly sizes. Not their fault, everywhere in LA especially is raising prices or cutting costs currently.

I would get a bento box if I came again for lunch because it looks like much more bang for your buck. I’d also try it at dinner time because the vibes are nice and they are still currently running some Grand Opening promotions for sushi rolls and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Reviews are paid.Katsu had literally zero meat its all mushy flour. Oil overused. Unagi bowl only eel skin. Skimping. Look at all the 1star reviews. Portions very petite menu pics inaccurate.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The salmon sushi did not have the texture and thickness I wanted, but
Still, it was okay overall.
The atmosphere of the store is nice and the servers are friendly.
I want to visit again next time and try various foods ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I think I can come here everyday to eat their lunch special. Entire plate was SO GOOD! Visited twice just this month and will likely go back soon.

Parking: Restaurant will provide parking validation

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The pork cutlet and fried food were a little disappointing because they lacked oil, but the sushi and rolls were delicious. The portions were large, so we ate a lot and the store accessibility and service were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good food, good ambience as always. Basa the waiter is attentive and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've gone to Gokan multiple times and every time I've gone, the waiters are very helpful, respectful etc. The atmosphere of the restaurant always gives me a calm feeling. And lastly the food is to die for, they have so many delicious options for everyone. I was once on a diet and came to Gokan and I was able to stay to my diet the entire time. Gokan is always my go to restaurant when I go to MaDang! ♡

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice food with a great atmosphere I highly recommend lunch meal with side dish of 5dollar sushi

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rolls

This was 1st time to new “Gokan” version of my longtime favorite California RocknSushi … previous reviews spot-on : many of best items like Bentoboxes no longer availible.. new paper non-laminated menus already falling apart and stained/filthy. No linen knapkins, just same paper as street vendors, at least ginger/wasabe availible again. Same nice environment/music/good service as before … sushi& noodle dishes still great. Had a wonderful tempura icecream dessert for my birthday. Mr Gokan: please get pro-menus& cloth napkins like your competition?????

Parking: We had to go all the way to top of 5 storey park garage to find a spot… sun eve busy w/ dessert shoppers filling mall & parking

Kid-friendliness: Seems kid-friendly with informal vibe, young staff, fun music&lots of interesting food & things to look at in restaurant /decorations

Wheelchair accessibility: Didnt see any spot for wheelchairs indoors with all fixed seat/benches but maybe could squeeze in one outside on patio

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rolls

Lovely place! The sushi charcuterie board was beautiful, creative, and delicious. Staff were very sweet. Loved the music and decor as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi Charcutery

Not only is the food high quality. But the service is on point ?. Everything here is delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5