Suggestions for Japanese Restaurant near Los Angeles

Raven C. • May 4, 2014Great tea; superior service; awesome menu; willing to make what you want on the fly. Decor roxy, private rooms available, inc. Hadaka Sushi. Look it up!

Jason H. • August 29, 2015A winner! Sushi is fantastic - try the daily specials and mix in the happy hour specials before 6:30 (white fish roll is really good). Try the sake tasting as well!

Brandon K. • March 20, 2011The most amazing happy hour ever, in life! I love this place. The staff is amazing overall and the Nigori Sake is fantastico with the meats!

Dubfire • January 13, 2012Amazing uni and assorted sashimi but prices are steep!

Bravo • January 28, 2010Nanbankan is more traditional Japanese cuisine. Try something from the great selection of exotic meats, fish and sushi! You can get a ton of food for your money! -Candice Kumai, Top Chef

Melissa P. • March 10, 2015Go with the Trust Me and you will go to Sushi Heaven. The albacore sushi literally melts in your mouth. This is foodporn at it's best!

Jason M. • April 2, 2018Amazing high-end tempura omakase. A la carte ordering available late night.

Rachel L. • November 10, 2017Such a cool space. Get the lobster roll, chicken dumplings, sweet potato, and sashimi spoons.

Emily W. • March 12, 2016This place serves the best ramen I've ever had, and I've had a lot of ramen. You must get the tsukemen with char siu. The dipping broth, the pork, and the noodles are all so delicious and perfect.

Amy • October 21, 2009best shabu shabu ever! organic meat and veggies. great service too.

Andrea Z. • December 18, 2015Green tea ice cream & unagi nigiri !

Luis M. • October 23, 2016The thin noodles are perfect. TASTY broth that isn't too oily. The pork is not too fatty either. One of the better ramen places in the valley. Easy parking. $15 mininum on card transactions.

Tiffany P. • April 22, 2014Press fresh garlic into your ramen. Makes it even MORE awesome. The red, bold, and soul ramens are all excellent.

DailyCandy • February 14, 2014With an emphasis on ambiance, presentation, and specialty cocktails, this celeb fave combines a scenester vibe with a solid menu of land and sea favorites like sea bream sashimi and Kobe beef tartare.

Connie C. • October 7, 2017Great vibe and menu selection. Feels healthy with fab flavors still. Quality amberjack and blue fin tuna sashimi. Really enjoyed the brown rice roll (comes in sauce) and miso eggplant.

Yulia • April 15, 2013Nice ambience, friendly stuff, and delicious food! Salmon chunk roll and Assi roll are my two favorite things on the menu! Hands down, Shiki sushi is by far my favorite sushi place in LA :)

Michelle M. • March 15, 2010favorite sushi on EARTH. it's more like an experience.tips: crispy rice, baked hand crab roll, albacore with crispy onions, i'm running out of room. just go.

Dan K. • August 21, 2013My favorite ramen place finally opens up on the west side. Ramen is not the only good thing on the menu. Check out the takoyaki and cutlet rice bowls!

Mariam A. • July 3, 2011Recommended to order: kobe beef tacos, salmon sashimi, yellowtail with jalapeño, black cod with miso, rock shrimp, spicy tuna roll, and for dessert bento box.

Rj S. • January 19, 2017Amazing! The okonomiyaki is to die for! Get the one with beef!

Amit R. • August 21, 2013Japanese soul with some Okinawan flair. We've been going for years. Love, love, love Daichan. The Poki bowls are delicious and the Saimin ramen is not to be missed. The real deal.

Connie C. • November 9, 2019One of new favorite spots. Immensely delicious and humble. The sashimi is amazingly buttery. The hot soba is perfect, especially the sansai. Feels like home here.

chelis e. • December 14, 2010happy hour all night on Monday!

jennifer h. • November 18, 2016charming and delicious. i enjoyed every course but especially loved the scallop with seaweed butter, uni seafood porridge, and pudding with rose ice.

Tiffany H. • August 11, 2018Cute and quiet little spot a that’s further away from the bustle of Sawtelle. Great menu selection and the food came out quick and fresh.

Keith M. • January 23, 2014This is the best sushi in LA. Order the TORO and YOLO.

Elizabeth B. • May 24, 2014One of the best sushi bars in California. Don't do anything but omakase. There's a seasonal starter arrangement that is amazing, and of course always different!

Davinci Virtual • June 15, 2011A top sushi restaurant founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa allows for a hip and modern feel paired with fresh flavors that always leaves guests satisfied. The omakase is highly recommended!

Takumi S. • August 17, 2014I love this Sashimi

Natalie G. • June 17, 2012Excellent service! Excellent food! Save room for dessert! Cheesecake crêpe is divine! Happy hour prices can't be beat! FYI All you can eat and drink (champagne and saki!!) for $39!