Robata JINYA - 3rd St.

All the food I had was perfectly cooked and delicious. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. Anna and Nobu served us and they were both so kind and helpful. Anna gave us a lot of great suggestions and all the staff made sure to promptly clear our plates throughout the courses and make sure we were enjoying our experience.

Robata Sushi on 3rd Street was an incredible experience! I ordered the vegan ramen, which was amazing, and the baked salmon, which was so fresh and flavorful. The staff were extremely nice and attentive, making the visit even more enjoyable. The ambiance was perfect—relaxing and inviting. I’m definitely coming back for more!

Came back to this location after 6-7yrs and it did not disappoint. They accommodated our party with vegan options. We ordered the mushrooms, eggplant, brussel sprouts, tableside tofu, crispy rice with avocado (instead of fish) and finished with their vegan ramen. Our server was incredibly helpful in accommodating the dietary restrictions of our group. I wish I remembered her name. But will definitely be back here! Ambiance is great for friends or even a date night. Cheers!

Very clean and aesthetic restaurant with some interesting rolls, such as the lime roll we ordered. The sashimi was really fresh too.

This place was very average to me. Nothing special about the sushi and the rolls were very sloppy in how they were made. If you are going to spend money I would choose a better location! I even ordered some soup and it never came!

One of my most favorite Japanese restaurants to go to. I'd recommend going for happy hour from 2pm - 6pm daily. The Wagyu Tartare Tacos are incredible. The quality and presentation are terrific. I believe the food here is fairly priced for what you are getting. Staff are friendly, The outdoor seating on the patio is great and I always have a good experience here. You can come here for a date or with a big party. Everyone will leave satisfied.

This review is for the service. We wanted some sushi for late dinner and we found that this place opens till 11:30pm. So we called them at around 10:19pm asking if we were still able to dine in. The lady told us the kitchen closes at 11pm and it would be possible to seat us if we could get there and place our order before 11pm. We hesitated for just 1 minute over the phone, and the lady just hung up on us without saying anything... So we decided to just make a to-go order instead, and when we tried to call back for a to-go order, NO ONE was picking up the phone. It was only 10:49pm, so we tried to call again and again, still no one was picking up the phone. And online ordering was unavailable as well, we felt rejected and disrespected, so we had to give up and ordered from another place. I understand that the kitchen usually closes early and needs to do last call beforehand and no one wants to work late because of last minute dine in customers, but you should at least give a chance for people who are willing to make to-go orders. I am sure the food is good but unfortunately we did not have a chance to try them. This service/experience was not pleasant at all no matter how good the food is.

Familiar with JINYA branding. I visited their ramen restaurant in D.C. So, I decided to visit Robata JINYA for dinner one night in LA. The special sushi rolls, cut rolls, and the Nigiri was fresh and good! The edamame with garlic sauce was also good. Recommend trying them out.

All the food I had was perfectly cooked and delicious. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. Anna and Nobu served us and they were both so kind and helpful. Anna gave us a lot of great suggestions and all the staff made sure to promptly clear our plates throughout the courses and make sure we were enjoying our experience.

Robata Sushi on 3rd Street was an incredible experience! I ordered the vegan ramen, which was amazing, and the baked salmon, which was so fresh and flavorful. The staff were extremely nice and attentive, making the visit even more enjoyable. The ambiance was perfect—relaxing and inviting. I’m definitely coming back for more!

Came back to this location after 6-7yrs and it did not disappoint. They accommodated our party with vegan options. We ordered the mushrooms, eggplant, brussel sprouts, tableside tofu, crispy rice with avocado (instead of fish) and finished with their vegan ramen. Our server was incredibly helpful in accommodating the dietary restrictions of our group. I wish I remembered her name. But will definitely be back here! Ambiance is great for friends or even a date night. Cheers!

Very clean and aesthetic restaurant with some interesting rolls, such as the lime roll we ordered. The sashimi was really fresh too.

This place was very average to me. Nothing special about the sushi and the rolls were very sloppy in how they were made. If you are going to spend money I would choose a better location! I even ordered some soup and it never came!

One of my most favorite Japanese restaurants to go to. I'd recommend going for happy hour from 2pm - 6pm daily. The Wagyu Tartare Tacos are incredible. The quality and presentation are terrific. I believe the food here is fairly priced for what you are getting. Staff are friendly, The outdoor seating on the patio is great and I always have a good experience here. You can come here for a date or with a big party. Everyone will leave satisfied.

This review is for the service. We wanted some sushi for late dinner and we found that this place opens till 11:30pm. So we called them at around 10:19pm asking if we were still able to dine in. The lady told us the kitchen closes at 11pm and it would be possible to seat us if we could get there and place our order before 11pm. We hesitated for just 1 minute over the phone, and the lady just hung up on us without saying anything... So we decided to just make a to-go order instead, and when we tried to call back for a to-go order, NO ONE was picking up the phone. It was only 10:49pm, so we tried to call again and again, still no one was picking up the phone. And online ordering was unavailable as well, we felt rejected and disrespected, so we had to give up and ordered from another place. I understand that the kitchen usually closes early and needs to do last call beforehand and no one wants to work late because of last minute dine in customers, but you should at least give a chance for people who are willing to make to-go orders. I am sure the food is good but unfortunately we did not have a chance to try them. This service/experience was not pleasant at all no matter how good the food is.

Familiar with JINYA branding. I visited their ramen restaurant in D.C. So, I decided to visit Robata JINYA for dinner one night in LA. The special sushi rolls, cut rolls, and the Nigiri was fresh and good! The edamame with garlic sauce was also good. Recommend trying them out.

I really like this place with its outdoor dining and the neat izakaya like dishes. Food Tofu: I recommend this! They serve it as a pour and becomes a tofu before your eyes. It's served with green onions, ginger, and soy sauce. All of these pack a delightful and savory touch. Tongue: This is is stewed not the grilled sliced kind which is only on regular menu. The regular menu is eight slices. Shrimp toast: I always crave this as a savory bite. I've ordered it a couple times and it comes out slightly differently each time. It is still really good. Salmon seared: Note that this is is not salmon belly, but seared other part of salmon. The patio seating is quite nice given the weather is characteristically warm! Service is quick and casual. I think they were nice and accomodating :)

Made a last minute reservation. My colleague recommended this, as I was looking for something in mid-town. We get there right at our reservation time, and the only table they had was outside. We're not super picky, so we said yes to the outside. This was good and bad. It was a bit of a chilly night, and heaters were angled away from the edges of the patio. On the plus side, we got to do some people-watching. Service was fine. I like that when we needed new teas, they just gave us new ones so they were piping hot (rather than pouring hot tea into a half-full mug of cold tea -- because then you just get lukewarm tea *side eye*). Now for the food. The food is amazing. We started with the homemade tofu, which had a lot of add-ins (really not sure what they were), which made it tart and flavorful. They are not shy about saying this is Jonathan Gold's favorite dish. The truffle tempura brussell sprouts were also good - lightly fried, the truffle salt was nice. The chicken oysters were nice and tender, the beef cooked medium and juicy, the lamb chop flavorful (the mushroom sauce was nice). OH and the premium beef tongue -- so good. Came on a hot plate that was ON FIRE. I'll post a pic. And shrimp toast. Never had this before, but delicious. The meal also came with three dipping sauces. Couldn't quite discern what each was, although one tasted like chili sauce with mayo, another was citrus-y, and the third was like fermented soy (like, doenjang - this was my fav). They also have an omakase menu that includes sashimi and sushi, which seems like a pretty good deal. We weren't in the mood for raw fish that night, so skipped on that. We didn't get drinks or dessert, but plan on being back at some point. Everything was fairly reasonably priced. We were both completely full, and our bill came out to less than $90, which includes tax and tip (keep in mind, this was pre-pandemic, in 2019). As for parking, we found metered street parking, but there is also a valet. According to others, it's anywhere between $5-8. (From May 6, 2019)

HH 2-6pm daily this place has one of the best happy hour offers i've ever seen in LA! they offer various drinks and small bites ranging from nigiris to pitchers of beer we ordered lycheetini sapporo draft brussels sprouts tempura jinya ceviche two hand rolls three nigiris two maki rolls three yakitori we ordered a number of different items on the menu, and the total came out to $86. we left so full and satisfied. every single item on the menu was delicious. my particular favorites were the brussels sprout tempura, jinya ceviche and hand rolls i would highly recommend this place and i'll definitely be back to try more of their happy hour menu items!

I wish I lived closer because it's 5 stars for the happy hour here! Everyday from 2-6. Small place and we got seated right away but I think a reservation would be a great idea. Hubby and I had lycheetinis which were beautiful and delicious. Spicy tuna crispy rice was fantastic as well as the char shui pork skewers and the shrimp toast! Shrimp toast was a little different I'm glad we tried it, tasted wonderful. Hubby had the yellowtail jalapeño crudo. I had the wagyu garlic rice bowl. It was delicious but man it was super tiny and almost cost $40 by itself! Service was great and overall we were happy with our meal.

Came back to this location after 6-7yrs and it did not disappoint. They accommodated our party with vegan options. We ordered the mushrooms, eggplant, brussel sprouts, tableside tofu, crispy rice with avocado (instead of fish) and finished with their vegan ramen. Our server was incredibly helpful in accommodating the dietary restrictions of our group. I wish I remembered her name. But will definitely be back here! Ambiance is great for friends or even a date night. Cheers!

I was in the mood for some ramen and stumbled upon Jinya, which had a vegan option that caught my eye. Vegan delivery options are often limited, so I was excited to give it a try. I ordered through Postmates, and the dish did not disappoint! The ramen was a perfect balance of spicy and creamy, just as described. It had a great depth of flavor and really hit the spot. If I had to rate it, l'd give it an 8/10. It met all my expectations, and I'm already looking forward to ordering again!

They have a weekend happy hour here between 2-6 pm. We ordered the lycheetini, nigiri, shishito peppers, and 4 sushi rolls. We liked everything we got. The service was attentive and the restaurant has patio seating. The ambience is casual but overall good to grab lunch.

Fantastic place for happy hour. Interior is vibey with some music and great to bring a date. We came for happy hour and we left very happy and full. Fish is fresh and quality. We tried nigiri (3pc for $10), cut rolls (pick 2 for $9) and hand rolls (pick 2 for $10). Also got crispy rice w/ tuna and chicken wing skewers. Everything was fantastic!

Excellent Happy Hour. Attentive and quick service. Busy and lively crowded restaurant on a Saturday afternoon, outdoor and indoor seating available. Food and drinks came quickly and were delicious.

Always a vibe and I love the third street one . Def has more happy hour items . Parking on street but only til four so careful . Staff friendly ! Crispy rice top tier ;)) garlic edamame Yummers! For seventy bucks left feeling pleasantly stuffed ! Will definitely be back & with friends ..

I recently visited Robota Jinya for my close friend's birthday with my sister and girlfriend. The atmosphere was delightful, creating the perfect setting for a celebratory evening. We were very pleased with the sushi selection, especially the crispy shrimp and tuna crispy rice, which were exceptionally delicious and beautifully presented! We also drank a good amount of sake and beer so that may have elevated the night as well! The fish is fresh and there a bunch of good rolls to choose from. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting Japanese bbq and sushi fusion. It's more of that kind of restaurant than a classic Japanese sushi restaurant. The attentive service and inviting ambiance made this celebration truly memorable. I would easily come back!

Food is quite good, service is fast, the area and ambiance is small but really cozy. the presentation is nice as well.

Love the ambience and the blazing fires by the outdoor seating areas. Lots of tables inside and out, street parking available, 1-2 hrs each, free after 8. I've been looking for a izakaya place like this with happy hr most days of the week, so glad I found this chain! A chain with tradition, like a Benihana. The prices though, still leaning towards a higher end. One skewer is $3-5. Usually ordering skewers come in a set of two, especially if you're charging $5, but it's just one. Beer prices weren't anything to scream about, $6 for Sapporo, pretty much higher than other happy hr Japanese sushi bars. Service is great though and the ambience is over all dark. Love the large sized well stocked bathrooms though... Highly recommend taking down the prices of happy hr... and bring back Kanpyo rolls!

This place has a wonderful happy hour with fantastic service and incredible food. The atmosphere is nice inside or they have a covered patio.

Our server Anna was very kind and attentive. When I asked if I could change seats because of our loud neighbors she was very accommodating. And the food as usual was amazing! We always love coming here and now we love it even more. Thank you Anna

Food is sooo delicious! Would come back here again. Our waitress was nice and helpful with offering suggestions from the menu. Service was great!

Not the best sushi I've ever had but really good happy hour deals! Service was so good and everything came out really quick! Liked the salmon and spicy tuna rolls, but a little disappointed by the yellowtail jalapeño roll. 10/10 recommend the ceviche.

Loved everything about it! We came on a Sunday night and was able to get seated right away without reservations. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. Stand out dish - the tofu. It's amazing. They pour the fresh Soy milk in and bowl, you wait 5 mins and bam, fresh silky tofu. The texture is so soft and silky, yum. We ordered a variety of skewers but my fav was the cha sew pork belly. The wagyu skewer was $20 but didn't melt in my mouth..meh. We ordered several rolls..everything was okay. Nothing stood out. Drinks- lychee drink, so good. They put this bubble on top of it and it's just giving off snowglobe vibes. Holidays season, snow globe, fits rhe bill. Also, extra perk is it's walkable from the Grove so that was nice.

We came in here for a quick bite and sat at the bar, the restaurant was full and the atmosphere is relaxing with their dim lights. We ordered multiple things just to try out and all of them were really good, I'll put the in the order from my favorite. 1. Pork belly (thicker one) 2.Wagyu ribeye skewer 3. Tender beef tongue 4.Chicken thigh 5.Tsukune Then we ordered Miso soup, avocado/cucumber rolls, and gyoza that's in a soup. The service could have been a little better, it did take awhile to get water and then to order we had to flag someone down. Other than that I'll be back for the Wagyu rib eye and to try the specialty rolls !

I used to come here a lot when I lived closer, this was my go to sushi spot, but ever since I moved to the valley I don't make my way here as often. My family was visiting and since we went to the grove, I thought we have to take advantage and come here for sushi since it's only a few blocks away. Everyone was very satisfied, the food was delicious as always. Quality, price, and portions were great. The service here has always been a step above most places, they are really nice and on top of everything. Only thing I wish is for it to not be so dark. I personally only sit in the patio, if you sit inside it's too dark, of you sit outside it's too cold, but the patio has heaters and the street lights help a little bit with the lighting. * Their kids meal was awesome, $10 for a generous amount of food and options (California roll, edamame, chicken meatballs, fried chicken, and corn) * They also have an awesome happy hour, I highly recommend suggest taking advantage of.

Love Robata Jinya! My favorite is the Double Albacore Truffle Roll, Pork Belly Skewer & Beef Tongue. Service is excellent and the space is fun and festive!

Some of the best sushi I have had. Came here for lunch after a long flight from Chicago. We came around 2pm I believe right when happy hour started. The sushi was incredible, along with the excellent appetizers. Service was great. Food came out quick, I wish the tables were slightly bigger as we had a group of 5 and it got a bit cluttered. Overall, excellent spot. The fried Brussels sprouts were the best I have had.

This is without a doubt, my new favorite Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, and I not only encourage every single person reading this, but I'm demanding you all take a visit!! I stopped by Friday afternoon right on time for Happy Hour. They do HH from 2-6pm, instead of the lame 3-5 most places do. I asked to be seated at the sushi bar which was nice since I was dining alone and got to see the action behind the counter, plus the wait staff and who I assume is either the manager or owner, hang out back here more so I got to chat with them a bit. I ordered a variety of items and loved every single thing: Tender Beef Tongue - this was the first thing that came to me and HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. I have eaten tongue in a lot of places, but I have never had it as insanely delicious as this. From the grill came this amazing char, the tongue was so tender and soft, juicy and not gamey at all. Not that I would really give tongue a "gamey" flavor but it usually does have a more unique and different taste that makes you think "this isn't beef". But I honestly thought they brought me the wrong order with how good it was. WOW. Pork belly chashu - This was amazing. So crispy and piping hot with a fatty, melt in your mouth feel after each bite. The pork belly is so meaty and just heavenly. Nigiri Tri - from the happy hour menu, you choose three types of nigiri, I went with bluefin, yellowtail, and seared salmon. Wow. Each one just melted in your mouth, fish that was so fresh and soft, with absolutely amazing flavor combinations that don't overpower the fish. Cut rolls - also from HH, I ordered yellowtail scallion and kanpyo. The waitress said kanpyo is a squash, but now that I researched it I don't think it is lol. Nonetheless, it tasted great, and the yellowtail scallion roll is one of my favorites and they nailed it. Wagyu Tsukune - a big wagyu meatball covered in fresh scallions for a sharp bite to offset the sweet and savory meat. The meat was so so soft and juicy, like the best meatball you'll ever eat. Belly trio - a special menu item, it came with Toro, yellowtail, and salmon. I'm a belly junky, any time I see the belly of a fish offered as sushi, I order it. Salmon belly is my absolute favorite, up there with toro, and this was just to die for. I closed my eyes with each piece and just chewed so slowly, well, hardly even chewing, because the fish just melted again, and enjoyed everything for as long as I could. Remember that orgasm scene from 'When Harry Met Sally'? Ya, that. The Yakitori - another HH option choosing three, I went with Hatsu (chicken hearts), Tebasaki (chicken wings), and Negima (chicken thigh). This dish was bigger than expected! I didn't think each skewer from the HH option would be full of so many pieces of meat but it was worth it! The chicken wings were so crispy and tender, with an amazing spice rub outside. The chicken hearts were almost like little sausages with a snappy bite and chewy texture. And my favorite, the negima, or chicken thighs, were so incredibly tender and juicy with perfectly charred green onion pieces in betwee. Hand Rolls - from HH, the tuna and salmon are big, full of fish, wrapped in crispy seaweed with warm sushi rice, and have the freshest softest fish around. These are a must. At one point during my meal, I thought I was forgotten since my table had not been cleared nor had anyone taken my order for a good 20 minutes. BUT when I turned around I realized there were only two waitresses running the entire restaurant - for probably 20 tables. And because some customers caused problems, that caused a delay and backlog in the kitchen. But each waitress, manager, and kitchen member I encountered was so incredibly friendly, helpful, and made sure I was attended to. Can't complain there and I'd be more than happy to return.

While I've tried some of the other Jinya franchises, this was my first time at Robata Jinya on 3rd. At least I knew it wouldn't disappoint based on the others, and I was right! They have really nailed the market of classy, rich and flavorful Japenese cuisine. I stopped by to sit outside and enjoy their happy hour. We sure were hungry (and knew what we wanted, too!) and we were in and out in about an hour. Which is super impressive if you ask me, and once you see what we ordered! For two people we got: - Edamame (regular salted, not the garlic version) - Robata-Yaki (Grilled) Tender Beef Tongue - Robata-Yaki Broccolini - Robata-Yaki Oyster Mushroom - Traditional Cut Roll with Spicy Tuna (6pcs) - Traditional Cut Roll with Salmon (3pcs) and Yellowtail Scallion (3pcs) - Nigiri: Seared Salmon, Yellowtail, and Albacore - Crispy Chicken - Brussels Sprouts Tempura - Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna (x2) - Lycheetinis We definitely went all out, but this was a great amount of food to share! The Robata-Yaki skewers are just a few bites each. Star of the show was definitely the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna and the Lycheetinis (with a tableside smoke bubble!). Oyster Mushroom was just okay. And the Crispy Chicken absolutely had the best value at 3 big pieces of perfectly crispy, seasoned, and JUICY pieces of chicken for $5. Ok writing this review I'm already thinking about when I can come back with more friends. All around, the food tasted incredibly fresh and came out as quickly as it was prepared. Caesar was great at taking care of us while handling most of the outdoor tables! I asked him to come back to us before Happy Hour ended because of course we wanted to order more, and he was completely on top of it.

Came during happy hour and really enjoyed it. We got a lot of the happy hour food and soju. My favorite was definitely their beef tongue grilled to perfection and everything else. Alcohol is well priced. Would definitely come here again, great fast service and there's both indoors + outdoors for whatever vibe you want.

I came here specially for the happy hour which runs 2pm - 6pm daily. I came here on a Saturday night and ordered an assortment of food and drinks from the happy hour menu. I got a bunch of nigiris, some yakitori (~10 skewers), the brussel sprout tempura, and the spicy tuna crispy rice. All were so good! Personally, my favorite was the seared salmon nigiri and the Tsukune yakitori. We also got 2 orders of sake and 2 watermelon drinks (didn't love this one). All together, we paid $130 for 2 people which is a steal for all this food and drinks!

Four of us came here for a late lunch on a labor day Monday. We didn't have a reservation and was welcomed by the friendly staff. The inside decor was really cool. It has two samurai outfits by the register and a wall of real candles! We also found out that since we were here after noon, despite it's a Labor Day Monday, we still got to enjoy the happy hour menu. What a pleasant suppose!! We went crazy!! We ordered; Multiple rounds of HH nigiri - all of them were outstanding Hot skewers - hearts, gizzards, thighs, great Botamebi - yum, did two of those Hand rolls - salmon, spicy tuna and salmon skin were delicious Signature shrimp toast - not impressed, won't recommend Spicy tuna toast - it's like eating burned rice with spicy tuna if it's your thing, not mine Lycheetini- great presentation, yummy and we had two rounds Overall, most of the items from the HH menu had great value. Two signature dishes were ok. We really enjoyed the ambiance and the service and will definitely be back for HH!

All of the food was excellent. I recommend the grilled oyster mushrooms and the beef tongue. Both incredibly tasty! If you like cooked fish get the yellowtail collar. Very very tender and flavorful. Helpful and friendly staff talked thru all of our questions. Prices are great during happy hour.

It was my first time dining here for lunch. Located just blocks from The Grove, this street can get pretty busy. We found street parking at the meters across the street. Once at the restaurant the host asked if we had reservations in which we didn't. They just opened for lunch so there was no one there and they sat us immediately. There is half outdoor seating and also indoor seating as well as a very small bar area with about 4-5 seats there. The restaurant itself felt very clean, inviting and loved the Japanese decor inside. Service was great and food came out pretty quickly. We ordered -- Prime Beef Skewer (5/5) totally recommend! It was so juicy, melts in your mouth and seriously so good. I almost wish we had ordered a second order. Chicken Thigh Oyster (5/5) Juicy and delish as well. Comes with lemon if you wanna add to it Pork Belly (3.5/5) only ok. Flavors were bland and not something I'd order again. California Dynamite Roll - (5/5) So so good, loved the dynamite sauce with the addition of baby scallops. The presentation is cool too, the hosts lights the bed of salt on the plate and you have a little mini fire for looks. Lol Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll - (5/5) Yummmm! Overall the portions weren't that big, but definitely shareable and leaving space for you to try other items. We really liked it here for lunch, service was great and food was delicious. Enjoy!

This place is so so great!! Highly recommend if you love sushi and ramen. They have the best ramen noodles and rice cakes. The service is always so great and everyone u make a reservation they keep it for you. Love it enjoy !!

Visited for the first time and wow the food was incredible! Something so simple as the shrimp skewers was so good Zi couldn't believe it, they were plump and crispy at the edges and had a rich smoky flavor as if they were prepared in a tandoor. The sushi I had tasted incredibly fresh and the vibe was cozy and busy. The tables were a bit close together so keep that in mind! The service was fast and friendly and attentive to our needs. I'll definitely be back!

Love the happy hour menu! The quality of the fish is amazing and the prices matched it! Would come back for not only happy hour but would come back for dinner service!

My husband and I tried this spot on a random Saturday happy hour evening. It was busy but not packed so the wait was not too long. The quality of the food was amazing for the price. The portions felt right for happy hour and I do wish I ordered more. I'd love to come back again to try their larger menu but I'm not super close to the location. Overall it's a great izakaya-like Japanese restaurant and will certainly come back again if I'm ever close by.

Fire!!! Expensive, but very fresh. Some of the fish melted in my mouth. Great decor/ambience/fun flame and smoke effect foods, etc. Great drinks. I will definitely be back. The signature roll with the jalapeno was my favorite that we tried. My girlfriend liked the dynamite California the most. She also liked her lychee martini a lot.

Absolutely worth their daily happy hour between 2 pm and 6 pm. We ordered multiple delicious dishes including the oyster mushrooms and okra. The brussel sprouts tempura with yum yum sauce was phenomenal. The service was great - our water glasses were never empty and food was paced so well coming out of the kitchen. The decor is subtle yet beautiful and music playing throughout has good variety for a chill vibe.

I love happy hour at this location. Pork belly and spicy tuna are my favs. However, I would NOT recommend this place for drinks. I'm a big fan of a lychee martini and I order 3 on my first visit and felt nothing. I have to assume there was no liquor in it.

It's a small sushi bar, but it's usually busy and lively. They have happy hour everyday, which I love. I enjoy the ramen, the skewers, nigiri, and sushi rolls. My favs are the King Toro specialty roll and the Truffle Salmon. Service is always warm and welcoming.

All the sushi here is super fresh and reasonably priced! My friend took me here for a late dinner around 9:15pm and the place was still very crowded and lively. Since it was so packed we ended up sitting at the sushi bar which was a bit quieter and we had our own space. I highly recommend the seared salmon belly, seared toro, and of course the smoked toro topped with uni. We also got uni and it was super fresh and absolutely delicious. I didn't even get a chance to try their ramen or yakitori as we were so focused on the sushi. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes. I'm a fan of Jinya Robata!!

Great food and service. The black cod roll was amazing and the crispy ice spicy tuna fantastic

The sushi was average. The quality was less than what I'm use to. D ok by think I will order from here again. Sorry

This has quickly become my favorite happy hour sushi spot. Excellent value for the quality you receive. I've probably eaten here 20+ times now and it hits the spot every time. Personal favorites are the crispy rice spicy tuna, yellow tail/tuna/albacore nigiri, edamame, spicy tuna cut roll, & crispy chicken. Not pictured but the robota skewers are extremely tasty & all have a smoky taste to them. The marinated beef, shrimp, chashu, wagyu, & chicken are all excellent. The only thing I disliked was the salmon nigiri. Which is normally my favorite at most sushi spots but here it had a strange taste that threw me off. Maybe it's the sauce they put? Texture wise it's buttery smooth and high quality but the taste wasn't it for me. It's almost impossible to like everything on a menu, so I'm okay with this being a miss. Considering value & taste overall, this place is a hard 5 for me.

I ordered sushi to go, once I got there and let them know I'm here to pick up my order the waitress looked very annoyed. She left and got my bag and handed it to me and I said "Thank you, happy holidays!" And she did not say anything back to me, and came off as rude. I understand everyone has a bad day but I always make sure to speak to workers when I go out. On my drive home the sushi smelled VERY fishy. I understand it's raw fish, but I order sushi almost every Friday from other restaurants and have never had my entire car smelling like fish. It made me nauseous how strong the smell was. I ordered the Yellowtail Jalepeno (not much flavor and barely gave me any of the ponzu to pour over it) lime roll (ok, spicy tuna tasted weird) and baked dynamite roll (ok). Overall for the price of this sushi I was expecting more, I was treating myself out this day due to the holidays but was very disappointed. Wish I would have gone to my regular sushi spot instead.

I visited on Thursday afternoon during happy hour. It was easy to find street parking nearby. We ordered food from the happy hour menu, and the prices were reasonable. The Lycheetini, in particular, had bubbles made on the spot, which was very pretty and delicious. Overall, the food was tasty, and the staff was very friendly.

I do love dining here, the food is amazing! I don't really eat ramen so I mostly get their skewers and sushi. They have so many things I love there starting with the lobster tacos, wagyu tacos, spicy tuna crispy rice, miso black cod, sea bass skewers, spicy vegan watermelon roll and more. There are still a few more items I want to try there too. One of these days, I have to try their fresh tofu set where they make it right in front of you. My favourite sushi roll here is the A5 wagyu roll, probably one of the better wagyu quality you can find in LA. The meat literally melts in my mouth and disappears; it's so soft, juicy and tender. Even though it's shockingly pricey for this sushi roll, I always end up getting it. Happy hour is 2-6pm on certain days and it's a cheaper menu, however, not many options are available for happy hour. Parking is tough in this area though but they do have valet and if you don't mind a casual 10min walk, you can park at the Grove or Farmer's market.

Okay soooooo I've been coming here for years and it's always fine. Their food is fine and their menu is pretty large. There have been several times where the food is SOOOO GOOD!!!! And other times where it's just not good unfortunately. Service here is always a wreck. Hostess is usually new.. and servers are not the nicest and usually only come around once or twice. They're also on 3rd so it's pretty tight and loud which is fine but like make up for that with a cool vibe! it's also kinda dirty. Their tables are always sticky and it usually smells like it just hasn't been cleaned in a while. Not too sure why I always come back.. oh yeah.. because the food.. lol. But even that is a gamble. This place is good for happy hour with a few friends but I wouldn't recommend for dinner or a night out. It's just too stressful and risky.

Started with the best sake flight I've ever had, delicious wagyu tacos and the most tender, delicious Beef tongue EVER. Loved the miso soup, the tender chicken oyster, the fantastic grilled octopus, and my all time fave hamachi Kama!! Lastly, the toro handroll and spicy scallop handroll were very good! Sat at the bar so the service was timely and excellent! The ambiance is lively yet intimate!!! Go NOW!!! #eatingwithstephsanders

WOW - just WOW! This review is way overdue. I've been here four times over the last year and every time it is AMAZING - always exceeding our expectation for food and service. We usually go with a group of people and we each order three-four dishes and share with the entire table. Is there an ocean back behind the kitchen? Because the freshness of every piece of fish is like it was just pulled out of the sea. Yes, it's crowded and noisy and expensive. But it is worth every penny. Don't miss the seared albacore with crispy onions!

Everything we ordered under the Iazakaya menu was grilled perfectly. The beef tongue was extra thick, perfectly cooked and tenderized. It was so delicious. The rolls we ordered were just ok, not worth the price. The sake flight was ice cold. The toro hand roll was fresh and tasty as well. The two orders of Hamachi Kama was also grilled perfectly and yummy. Will come back for the grill items. The ambiance was nice, hip and had an authentic feel with two Japanese samurai at the bar.

This place is a must try if you live in La. Their ramen is soooo good. It's filling and flavorful and fairly priced. On the other hand if you're going to eat sushi there.. which is what this place is all about be prepared to spend a lot of money. Their fish quality here and service is pretty great. But there is a long wait here depending on what time you go. Also keep in mind that this restaurant is very dark inside.