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Name: INKO NITO Arts District
Address: 225-227 S Garey St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012
Telephone: (310) 999-0476
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

INKO NITO Arts District

4.5 (233)

$31 to $50

Japanese

225-227 S Garey St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

INKO NITO is a contemporary Japanese restaurant with Korean influences serving up sushi, skewers, sashimi, small plates, snacks and dishes from the robata grill. INKO NITO is the perfect destination to enjoy a unique dining experience in a fun and vibrant surrounding.

Grab your spot near the open-grill, with casual tables for communal dining, a plant-lined outdoor dining space, bar seats for those seeking innovative cocktails or joining us for Social Hour.

Conceived by Rainer Becker, and developed alongside executive chef Hamish Brown, INKO NITO is a standalone Japanese dining concept that launched in Los Angeles’ Art District. The interiors at the Downtown LA location create an elegant but approachable setting, incorporating custom glazed handmade tiles throughout, with an open Robata grill allowing customers to soak up the environment.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 999-0476
Website
https://inkonitorestaurant.com/locations/la-garey-street-downtown/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Hamish Brown & Randolfo Vaz
Private party facilities
For all private event inquires please visit www.inkonitorestaurant.com

Location
225-227 S Garey St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood
Arts District
Parking details
$12 per car for all guests that dine with us
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Edamame with Ginger Soy & Sea Salt$4.00
Kimchi - Korean Fermented Cabbage$4.00
White Miso Soup with Shitake & Scallions$5.00
Brussel Sprouts with Sesame Furikake & Wasabi Mayo$7.00
Baby Gem Lettuce with Korean Chili & Roasted Onion Wafu Dressing$7.75
Crispy Fried Tofu Kara-Age with Miso Mayo & Nori$7.50
Charcoal Seared Salmon, Wasabi Ponzu & Watercress$14.00
Yellowtail Sashimi, Yuzu Truffle Dressing & Mizuna$16.00
Avocado, Quinoa, Mixed Greens & Radish with Apple Wasabi Dressing$9.75
Panko Fried Mary's Chicken with Chili Garlic Yogurt and Lemon$10.50
Kimchi Rice with Korean Miso, Spring Onions, Sesame & Egg Yolk*$11.75
Steamed Rice with Furikake$4.00

Sashimi*

Toro - Tuna Belly Sashimi
- 2 Pc$16.00
Akami - Lean Tuna Sashimi
- 2 Pc$13.00
Hamachi - Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi
- 2 Pc$10.00
Sake - Wild Scottish Salmon Sashimi
- 2 Pc$9.00
Uni - Sea Urchin
- 2 Pc$22.00
3 Sashimi Selection
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail
- 2 Pc$24.00
Inko Signature Sashimi Platter
5 sashimi selection, salmon tartare with lemon chives, nori rice cracker & chirashi maki roll
- per person$28.00

Maki Rolls*

Chirashi Maki
Salmon, Yellowtail, Chili, Garlic, Scallions
- 6 Pc$14.00
Dungeness Crab Maki
Avocado & wasabi tobiko
- 6 Pc$18.00
Salmon Avocado Maki
Wasabi tobiko with yuzu mayo
- 6 Pc$14.00
Tuna Belly Maki
With fresh wasabi & scallions
- 6 Pc$16.00
Avocado & Cucumber Maki
with Wasabi Peas, Shichimi, Yuzu
- 6 Pc$12.00

What 233 people are saying

INKO NITO Arts District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

233 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
London1 review
1.0
Dined on January 2, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Was CLOSED
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Crystal VIP
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on January 16, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Open table needs to update the restaurants listed , cause this one was closed.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time! Our server was very nice and attentive and the food was just great. We’ll surely come again.
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ChelseaL VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a small group for my birthday on the outdoor patio and we absolutely loved our evening at INKO! From the attentive service to the EXCELLENT food to the tasty (&stiff) drinks – everything was a hit. Our server had such good energy and was always checking to make sure we were happy & comfortable. They didn't have any desserts that night, so she even brought me a shot on the house for my birthday. She was extremely attentive, but with the perfect balance of letting us enjoy our evening. Now onto THE FOOD: let's just start with A++++ We order a bit of everything, but the standout was 100% the juicy, fall-off-the-bone, sweet & savory robata baby back ribs. Honestly, I won't go on just order them. You can't go here without trying these! The salmon was also super flavorful and perfectly flaky/tender. The edamame was a basic, but perfect start. The next big highlight was the sushi selection. Although somewhat limited every roll we order was a delicious bite! We had all three fish maki: spicy tuna, raw salmon, and chirashi. The spicy tuna, a sushi classic, was simple and fresh. The chirashi was yummy and provided a good mix. However, THE RAW SALMON was the star of all the maki. Second only to the ribs this is a must! It was fresh & bright and honestly just such a good bite. To round it out we had the sweetcorn as a side - yes because we needed more food. It was good, but not a wow. Finally, we accompanied the meal with some delicious and stiff drinks. The Palomita was my personal favorite and definitely what you want if you're a tequila person. The Japanese inspired Nori Old Fashion was smooth and warming. I can't stand aperol, but was told the INKO Spritz was refreshing! All in all this was a perfect night out. The costs was reasonable and the ambiance was perfect. My best piece of advice? GO HERE ...and order the ribs!
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Anonymous1
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on November 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I will review everything I ordered Friday night (11/13/2020) 1. Snacks: Kimchi Solid kimchi with chives on top. Basic but with the good fermented salty taste. Fresh and inexpensive. 2. Makis (sushi rolls): Chirashi, dungeness crab Chirashi/mixed sashimi was solid. Well worth it. The crab was basically a fancier crab roll, almost a California roll. Crab is fresh and of good quality, however the roll was still very underwhelming. Not convinced if rolls mesh well with the rest of the menu tbh. 3. Sides: Cauliflower, steamed rice with furikake, sweetcorn, kimchi rice Cauliflower arrived last and after all main entrees, makis, sides, etc. Solid flavors though the parmesan dominated everything else. Steamed rice with furikake is self explanatory. Only get it if you really want white rice to compliment. $4 is ridiculous. Kimchi rice: Best side by far. Kimchi with scallions and raw egg yolk mixed together. Very delicious. Good side despite the $11 price. Sweetcorn: Okay. Nothing special. 1 corn cut into 4 pieces with chili butter and a like to squeeze. Not worth $9 4. Robata Grill: Hamachi collar, baby back ribs, 10 oz black angus ribeye, 6 oz wagyu burger Hamachi collar was very good. Favorite item of the night by far. Tender fish (yellowtail) would absolutely have gotten 2 of these. Baby back ribs had meat that somehow slightly came off the bone but was not tender and dry once chewed. Very odd and there was a lack of glaze. Less nuts and more glaze please. Biggest disappointment of the night. Black angus ribeye was tender. Not as fatty as most other ribeyes but the ponzu mixture for dipping was good. Solid choice to order. 6 oz wagyu burger is a total finesse. The truffle mayo is phenomenal however and fries were very crispy. Dont get this it is a total shame. Overall I rate this establishment a 6/10. Great ambience and outdoor seating however the price is a shame for the quality. Do order drinks though!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County6 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
1) they have a limited COVID menu so know that before you go 2) it’s getting cool now (by LA standards) so they need to beef up their outdoor heaters. The vertical flames they have sparsely spaced in between tables isn’t enough. Those look nice and are adequate for a bar patio if folks are standing next to them but do nothing for seated guests. They really need to invest in either directional IR heaters or the typical patio heater with a circular top that redirects heat down.
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Toadman
Los Angeles65 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I guess the food was O.K. My biggest disappointment was that many of the items I saw on their Website menu was not available. They are now working off a COVID19 menu. Very limited. Definitely a bummer. I won't be back until they have their full menu back.
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JasminH
Los Angeles4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 31, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time coming to this restaurant and the food was great! Although I had to wait 25 minutes to get seated. That was a bummer. Despite that, I had a good time.
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Eric
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 31, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Maybe because it was Halloween weekend, but it was packed. Had to wait an extra 30 minutes after our reservation time because there were no tables available and our party of 3 was put at a small table clearly meant for 2 people. The menu was also missing a lot of the dishes we normally enjoyed from the restaurant. The ambiance was great however and the wait staff was very forthcoming and told us their kitchen was backed up so we would need to order all at once. It was a good place to enjoy some well lit, ambient outdoor dining and as long as you dont expect unreasonable perfection during this pandemic, you will enjoy your time here
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ChongY
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad they are open and operating again. Food was delish and the drinks were great! Their maki (salmon avocado and their special crab maki) were delicious! Thank you!
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225-227 S Garey St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

Neighborhood
Arts District
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$12 per car for all guests that dine with us
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Hamish Brown & Randolfo Vaz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://inkonitorestaurant.com/locations/la-garey-street-downtown/
Phone number
(310) 999-0476
Private party facilities
For all private event inquires please visit www.inkonitorestaurant.com

INKO NITO Arts District

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Salads & Snacks

Edamame with Ginger Soy & Sea Salt$4.00

Kimchi - Korean Fermented Cabbage$4.00

White Miso Soup with Shitake & Scallions$5.00

Brussel Sprouts with Sesame Furikake & Wasabi Mayo$7.00

Baby Gem Lettuce with Korean Chili & Roasted Onion Wafu Dressing$7.75

Crispy Fried Tofu Kara-Age with Miso Mayo & Nori$7.50

Charcoal Seared Salmon, Wasabi Ponzu & Watercress$14.00

Yellowtail Sashimi, Yuzu Truffle Dressing & Mizuna$16.00

Avocado, Quinoa, Mixed Greens & Radish with Apple Wasabi Dressing$9.75

Panko Fried Mary's Chicken with Chili Garlic Yogurt and Lemon$10.50

Kimchi Rice with Korean Miso, Spring Onions, Sesame & Egg Yolk*$11.75

Steamed Rice with Furikake$4.00

Sashimi*

Toro - Tuna Belly Sashimi

Akami - Lean Tuna Sashimi

Hamachi - Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi

Sake - Wild Scottish Salmon Sashimi

Uni - Sea Urchin

3 Sashimi Selection

Inko Signature Sashimi Platter

Maki Rolls*

Chirashi Maki

Dungeness Crab Maki

Salmon Avocado Maki

Tuna Belly Maki

Avocado & Cucumber Maki

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is INKO NITO Arts District restaurant rated?

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Additional information