How is Here's Looking At You restaurant rated?

Name: Here's Looking At You
Address: 3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90020-4202
Telephone: (213) 568-3289
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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Here's Looking At You

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202

About this restaurant

We are an eclectic Los Angeles restaurant, located in Koreatown, heralded for its creativity and genre-defying cuisine. Their first restaurant together, owners Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener opened Here's Looking At You in 2016. Named a "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine and one of Eater National's "38 Most Essential Restaurants," HLAY was also the subject of author Patric Kuh's "Becoming a Restaurateur." After four magical years as a small independent restaurant, COVID-19 would force its forever closure. But 17 months later, fate would have it that the community would come together to help resurrect this very special restaurant. Thanks to you, Here's Looking At You is back.

In 2022, it was included in NY Times list "50 Best Restaurants in America." In 2024, it was ranked #15 in LA Times list "101 Best Restaurants in LA."

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Executive chef: Daniel Cutler

From the OpenTable editors: In the years since its 2016 debut, owner Lien Ta’s restaurant has established itself as a neighborhood go-to, critical hit, and beloved third space for Angelenos. That's because HLAY—as locals call it—turns out inventive California-inspired and Asian-inflected small plates like uni panna cotta and spicy Caesar salad with sesame breadcrumbs alongside an excellent cocktail list and buzzy dining room that combine to feel like a dinner party every night.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

Location
3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Cross street
Oxford Ave
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $16.50 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Uni Panna Cotta$20.00
ikura, hijiki, wild rice
Albacore Tataki$20.00
smoked ponzu, egg yolk, plum jam, mustard oil
Chicken Liver$20.00
apricot & mango jam, pickled peppers, crispy shallot, sesame bread
Steak Tartare$24.00
chile, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip
Little Gem & Endive$20.00
spicy caesar, fried anchovies, sesame breadcrumbs, parmesan
Sichuan Marinated Maitake Mushrooms$18.00
fennel, cilantro, house chile crunch
Sprouted Broccoli$17.00
pickled ginger, h.o.p., seeds, nuts
Frogs' Legs$25.00
salsa negra, scallions, lime, s&p
Shrimp Toast$20.00
grits, chipotle mayo, radish, sweet potato crisp, minari, chili oil
Manila Clams$28.00
spicy miso paitan, pork ragu, crispy noodle, leek, black sesame
Fried Half Chicken$39.00
ube cornbread, banana hot sauce, calamansi butter
Whole Grilled Branzino “Zarandeado"$52.00
caramelized onion, calabrian chili mayo, blue corn tortillas
30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye
charred korean green chiles, black pepper sauce

Happy Hour

8:30-10:00p

HLAY Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$17.00
au poivre mayo, fried onions, house sesame bun
Steak Frites$26.00
8oz baseball steak, fermented radish butter, curly fries, aioli

Dessert

Passion fruit pie, hibiscus meringue, lemon cookie crust$10.00
Pandan Custard Pie$10.00
whipped coconut cream, butter crust
Coconut Caramel Pudding$10.00
bubu arare, basil cream, maldon

What 952 people are saying

Here's Looking At You reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Here's Looking At You captivates diners with its "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service. Known for its "unique" cocktails and inventive dishes like uni panna cotta and branzino, the restaurant creates "perfect vibes" and leaves guests "heart and bellies full." Though flavors occasionally verge on salty, the overall dining experience is "spectacular."

952 Reviews

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Greg
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GOAT RESTAURANT Ty for everything we love you HLAY
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Bianca
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spectacular as always, and the cocktails were on point. I am so crushed that this place is closing — the LA dining scene will have a gaping hole in its fabric that will not be able to be mended. HLAY is such a special place like no other consistently serving up vibes, excellent food with a distinct POV, and hospitality that is unmatched. HLAYFOREVER!
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Samantha
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ll miss ya :) trying to come back in for a rib-eye before the clock strikes midnight.
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Vincent
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals of our trip to LA. Absolutely spectacular!
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mai
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we loved the uni panna cotta, frogs legs, burger. small, intimate space.
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Charmaine
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lien is the absolute best! Food, service, and cocktails— outstanding
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erin
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and unique. Coolest way to eat broccoli
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Angela VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food — the uni panna cotta, sprouted broccoli salad, and branzino were all EXCELLENT. But don’t sleep on the bar program — HLAY consistently has some of the best and most UNIQUE drinks I’ve ever tasted.
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Andrea VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very flavorful food. I would go back to try other dishes
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Yeon min
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Title: Disappointing Experience – Way Too Salty Across the Board I visited Here’s Looking At You last night for a special birthday dinner with high expectations, especially knowing its reputation in the LA dining scene. Unfortunately, the entire experience left us disappointed. The food overall was overwhelmingly salty – to the point where we had to ask for extra bread just to balance out the flavors and finish each dish. The sauces were so heavy-handed that our tongues were practically going numb. The biggest letdown was the 30-day dry-aged steak we ordered for $140. While the quality of the meat was excellent, the preparation was the worst I’ve experienced at a restaurant of this caliber. One of my friends took a single bite and couldn’t take another. I personally have dined at countless high-end restaurants in LA, and this was far below what I expected from a place with such buzz. I politely brought this up to our server, who offered to bring a to-go box instead of sincerely addressing the issue. She said she would inform the manager, but no one ever followed up with us. That made the situation feel brushed off and unacknowledged, which added to our disappointment. As for dessert, we ordered the salted caramel mousse and again were hit with overpowering saltiness. It felt like more of a culinary experiment than a balanced dessert. We couldn’t even get through the first bite. This is my honest feedback in the hope that the team takes it constructively. I’m genuinely curious about the culinary standards they hold themselves to because the execution and flavor balance were far from what we expected.
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Here's Looking At You is rated 4.8 stars by 952 OpenTable diners.

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United States
Los Angeles
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Koreatown

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

3901 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4202

Additional information

Cross street
Oxford Ave
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer valet parking (entrance on Oxford Avenue behind the restaurant) for $16.50 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/
Phone number
(213) 568-3289
Catering
For all catering inquiries, please e-mail us at: hello@hereslookingatyoula.com.

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Menu

Savory

Uni Panna Cotta$20.00

Albacore Tataki$20.00

Chicken Liver$20.00

Steak Tartare$24.00

Little Gem & Endive$20.00

Sichuan Marinated Maitake Mushrooms$18.00

Sprouted Broccoli$17.00

Frogs' Legs$25.00

Shrimp Toast$20.00

Manila Clams$28.00

Fried Half Chicken$39.00

Whole Grilled Branzino “Zarandeado"$52.00

30-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

Happy Hour

HLAY Dry-Aged Cheeseburger$17.00

Steak Frites$26.00

Dessert

Passion fruit pie, hibiscus meringue, lemon cookie crust$10.00

Pandan Custard Pie$10.00

Coconut Caramel Pudding$10.00

What 952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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