Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

4.9

4.9 (279)

$50 and over

Japanese

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.

Manpuku Community!
Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!

-Restaurant Policy-
We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

Top review

kim

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

We've eaten here on special occasions for a few years and they never disappoint. For our sons birthday this year, they gave us one of the Tatami rooms, very nice. Everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend the Kobe filet.

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.8

4.8 (254)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

Top review

Ianvip

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Wonderful love everything about this restaurant …z

Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.9

4.9 (80)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hawthorne / Gardena

About the restaurant

Recurring/Special Events:
29th of Every Month: ("Niku No Hi"/"Meat Day”): 50% off Kobe Style Beef
12/2 Cyber Monday Raffle: All parties that dine on 12/2 will get a raffle ticket to win a free: AYCE, Kagoshima A5, Kobe Beef, Dessert, or Fountain Drink! (Parties that make a reservation on 12/2 get an extra ticket!)

Shinsengumi Shabu-Shabu is a JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization) Certified Restaurant.
JETRO acknowledges restaurants and retailers that use authentic Japanese products. From the ingredients we use in our kitchen, to the drinks we serve in the hall, we can confidently offer our customers an authentic Japanese dining experience.
Choose from a variety of different broths, meats, add-ons, and vegetables that are included in our AYCE price of $34.99. We hope to be able to serve you all soon!

Enhance your Shabu Shabu experience with our premium à la carte options:
Kobe Style Beef (6oz $10)
Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)
Kagoshima Premium A5 Wagyu (3oz $20)

Top review

Sayabon

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

It is fun to choose from the different types of soup bases. Also, no matter which soup you choose, it is delicious.

Yazawa

4.8

4.8 (321)

$50 and over

Japanese

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

We are reopened for the dining in service only.
All the party need to be present to be seated.

The Best in Japanese Barbecue.
The finest selection of Kuroge Wagyu from Japan.

Top review

Christievip

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

We came here for my sister’s birthday dinner as we both have had yakiniku in Japan and she loves it. The restaurant is very private and has a nice ambiance. We both got the signature omakase, and it was a good amount of food for both of us. However, we both don’t eat a ton so if you are hungry or eat more generally it may not be enough food for you. Our server was also very attentive and made sure to explain each cut of meat to us carefully. The meat quality is great and the various seasonings they let us try were great. One drawback here is that the omakase only includes the meat (you have to pay to add anything else—salad, rice, dessert, etc) and we wished a little that we had something to eat between the meats. For this price point you would expect maybe some other things to be included in this set, as other omakase usually have. Additionally, I had asked the hostess if they did anything special for birthdays but they don’t really offer anything of that kind. I would say maybe just don’t expect a lot if you are coming for a special occasion as it will be more just like a standard meal.

Seaweed Hand Roll Bar

4.9

4.9 (309)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Glendale

About the restaurant

We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.

Top review

arlet

Dined 2 days ago

Super friendly and kind staff and amazing food! Can’t wait to be back!

Umaya

4.9

4.9 (71)

$50 and over

Japanese

Koreatown

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the K-town, Umaya LA - Kaiseki & Sushi is a culinary haven that transports guests to the enchanting world of traditional Japanese gastronomy. With a focus on impeccable craftsmanship, artful presentation, and the finest ingredients, Umaya LA offers a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, creating a memorable dining experience that lingers in the senses long after the meal is over.

Top review

MIKE

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Terrific food and wonderful service. The fish was as fresh as you can get.

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Experience

Chef Nao's Omakase (Kaiseki)

Experience

Six Course Omakase (Kaiseki)

Experience

Omakase Sushi Course

Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

4.8

4.8 (163)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.

Top review

Barbaravip

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Always great food new order just sushi the Peruvian influence is very creative

Eigikutei

4.8

4.8 (86)

$50 and over

Japanese

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake.
Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.
**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

Top review

Megan

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and good foods. The sushi chef explained the recipes of every single dish and showed us pictures of fish he served at sushi bar. Lovely experience

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Experience

Sushi Kaiseki Tasting Menu

Experience

Plant Based Vegan Kaiseki Experience

Experience

USDA Prime Beef Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki

Izakaya Hachi Torrance

4.7

4.7 (293)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.

To maintain the social distance guideline, we will check all customer's temperature and ask to sanitize your hands before entering the restaurant.

We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

It was so nice I got the booth on the side it was so cute

Teru Sushi

4.8

4.8 (615)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Studio City

About the restaurant

Teru Sushi in Studio City was created in 1979 and opened to rave reviews at the beginning of the sushi craze in LA, It was the first in the Valley to combine fine Japanese cuisine with a warm and lively ambiance and is widely known for a consistently high quality of food and friendly efficient service.

Top review

Jackvip

Dined today

Food was great, service phenomenal and grateful for the waiter in explaining items on the menu.

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