Here's Looking At You

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

4.8

808 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 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
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Jonathan Whitener
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 $8.00 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Uni Panna Cotta$17.00
tobiko, hijiki, wild rice
Gulf Bay Scallops$22.00
smoked soy, yuzu, passionfruit
Hamachi$22.00
wakame, white soy, serrano chili, red plum
Wild Hawaiian Ahi Tuna$31.00
fennel, raspberry, tarragon, pepita dukkah
Chips & Dip, Ikura$28.00
hen egg, nori, shrimp chip, ube
Green-Lipped Mussels$15.00
jalapeño, saffron, champagne vinegar, orange, espelette
Chicken Liver$16.00
apricot jam, black pepper, b&g bread
Shishito Peppers$15.00
tonnato, huamei
Sprouted Broccoli$17.00
ginger, h.o.p., seeds, nuts
Stracciatella$20.00
sweet peppers, cucumber, kuromame, b&g bread
Steak Tartare$23.00
red chili, scallions, tamari, yolk, turnip
Duck Hearts$8.00
beni shoga, kewpie, lemon, chili
Escargot$15.00
lardons, mint, garlic, lemon
Bone Marrow$29.00
poor man's xo, perilla, gem, lime, b&g bread
Frog's Legs$25.00
salsa negra, scallions, lime, s&p
Soft Shell Crab$36.00
allan's curry, fukujinzuke, lemon
Half Duck Confit$64.00
aji amarillo, tangerine, cilantro
32oz Cowboy Ribeye$130.00
charred korean green chilies, black pepper sauce

Dessert

Blueberry Granita$11.00
coconut
Frozen Pear Soda Espuma$13.00
fermented honey, avocado leaf, sorrel
Kefir Panna Cotta$13.00
chamomile, lychee, strawberry, rose
Roasted Chestnut Mochi$13.00
coconut, muscovado, halvah

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Innovative
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Innovative
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Contemporary American

808 Reviews

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stephenw
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first visit. We had a 9.00p reservation, the place was packed, but our table was ready. We wanted the Happy Hour (after 8.30p) burger and steak frites. Neither disappointed, nor did the cocktails and glass of rosé. We are transplanted New Yorkers, and this experience put us in the middle of the East Village at midnight. Great fun.
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Chumley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Here's Looking At You is LA's (still somewhat) hidden dining gem. RUN, don't walk, TO THE SOONEST RESERVATION YOU CAN BOOK! You will love your meal!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Service and ambience were superb. Food was excellent albeit under-portioned.
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GGFoodie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. They never disappoint and this time was no different. I am so glad I got to eat the tomato dish before tomato season is over!!! Always a hit.
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AmeliaS
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow this place is fantastic! Damian at the bar was great with suggestions and explanations. All the dishes were creative and delicious. Cocktails were imaginative and very tasty as well. Highly recommend! We will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surely one of the best restaurants in LA! It's always our go-to place! Great taste on both food and drinks! Love it!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved my time here and the food was amazing. I’m usually iffy about fusion but this was great.
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Jenn
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service as always and the food exceeded expectations. HLAY has the best burger in the city.
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EdwardS
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This incredible restaurant by Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener is quite simply top shelf across the board. I've never had a bad meal, but this last one was just beyond. Usually I say that food does not get better than the fusion delights of the Netherlands, but this restaurant is on the same shelf. Tremendous service, best drinks in town, and bold, exciting dishes that blow expectations away. The new trout dish was beyond - do NOT miss this incredible dish. And the chocolate desert with olive oil and salt was tiny but powerful - a treat I will think of for years to come. This is not a restaurant to go for home food or down-the-middle dishes. It's both experimental and exciting and so worth the effort. Truly food as art. We're very lucky to live in a city with restaurants as interesting and compelling as this one.
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MrBoris
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
HLAY is always great, I've never had anything food or drink that was "just ok" it's fantastic every time, the service is always amazing and I look forward to returning soon.
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Sarapopo
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Tiki menu is so fun! Music is great! Every dish we enjoyed was delicious and creative - onion dip, soba with mushrooms, steak tartare, Romano beans with sofrito, cavatelli with sungold cherry tomatoes and crab. The chocolate pot de crème wasn’t creative like everything else, but it was damn good! They tweak the menu regularly, so it’s always exciting to see what’s new and seasonal. Great service by Elliott.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing but the best! Look forward to going back and enjoying more of the food and drinks!
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jessiekg
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. They made my boyfriend’s bday so special! What a great experience. I’ll definitely be back.
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KevinL
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant in LA. Various changes to the menu regularly and everything is always great. I have tried so many different dishes I would’ve never thought to order and none have disappointed. Cocktails are strong, well thought out, and most importantly taste great. 5/5 every time.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food service and atmosphere. Highly recommended
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CommonEater
Los Angeles
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best!! So happy to see the tomatoes back on the menu.
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JimH
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All-new cocktail menu at HLAY is always an event! Food is totally original, just like the cocktails, with unexpected ingredient combos that always work fabulously. I am lucky to call it my walk-to "neighborhood bar."
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service as always. Our favorite place to eat! Great cocktails and staff is always friendly and attentive.
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BLTholdMAYO
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Innovative culinary dishes served with a smile. Fun & delectable dinner.
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Ashish
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredibly good food, fantastic service, super happy about this spot!
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amyjoy2001
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place took me by surprise. I had read good things but every dish was stellar. Everything was perfectly balanced, interesting flavors, perfectly executed. Even the Caesar salad was fantastic. My favorite dish was the hamachi crudo, which was light with flavors that pop. I could have eaten 3 of them myself. The scallops were also a standout, as well as the duck liver with plum butter, and the pork belly. As good as the food is, the drinks are next level. My husband and I worked our way through the cocktail list and had one winner after another. And they just added a cheesecake dessert that has pickled apricots and Thai basil syrup, and you should definitely save room for it.
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CSea
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
First time here and sat at the bar. Cocktails were well done and bartender does a nice job taking care of everyone, however when he said he would talk to someone about our food (much too salty) we were surprised that he didn’t as nothing was done. We had the duck liver, steak tartare, and blood cake in that order. The food just got more salty with every dish. We were hoping for some veggies to break up how salty everything was, but were told they only have bread for extra charge. Should have skipped the last two items. Would come back just for cocktails, sad about the food since we were hoping to find a new fav restaurant.
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jund
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Remember when you were a kid and everything felt brand new? Every moment felt like an epic discovery. You were Magellan and the world was yours. That’s what it’s like to eat and drink at HLAY. Don’t miss it.
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KarinaC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding!
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GC28
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Disappointed... Everything was fried and didn't really pair well.
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ReidM
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a great meal at Here's Looking at You. Food and drinks are so inventive and unique. We love to sit at the bar. Great location in iconic K-town on 6th Street. Damian at the bar was the perfect guide for our meal and the area!
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IanM
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious unique. Perfect service. You should go. Duck liver
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MateoS
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Overall the food was alright not spectacular as two of the dishes were left most untouched. Shishito peppers had an artificial sweetener aftertaste as did the tarter. Given the meal was almost $200 for 2 people I expected to be blown away.
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Phillip
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden little gem in Koreatown, really enjoyed it!
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JoshS
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
HLAY is our favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles. The food is to die for and the service is beyond exceptional. The ambiance is cozy but energetic and it is always wonderful to go there.
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NicholasD
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant with great atmosphere and prompt service. Their menu is filled with exciting takes on classic dishes with an equally robust drink menu. Highly recommended
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OlgaS
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience3
This place used to be amazing, food was unique, with flavors working well together. This time around however, something changed - the flavors were either bland or overpowering, duck came out cold and literally the minute after we placed the order. Would most likely not be back for now. . It's unfortunate
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LilRabbit
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. And they consistently have the best cocktail menu around. Go here with friends or on a date!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and ambience. I did not think every dish was a hit, but I appreciated the effort and creative approach. Really liked the hamachi, uni, tartare!
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MarcT
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My partner and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary and HLAY delivered with excellent service, cocktails and food. We both loved the Ashley Margarita, a twist on a classic didn’t disappoint. The clams and tartare were our favorite, the clams had a great kick and the bread was on point! My only comment would be lighting, dim lighting in a small restaurant is always a nice way to set a good vibe.
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MrBoris
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Here's Looking At You is always outstanding, I always start with an amazing drink and then their food kicks everything up to the top floor! Dining here is always the highlight of my week and honestly probably the highlight of my month!
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RobinH
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
They were very accommodating to me and my blind guest. Very food forward in creating interesting flavor profiles. This is my third time in 1 month eating here.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great staff. Super fun spot to eat and amazing cocktails. Danny is a master behind the bar.
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bubbs71
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our dining experience at HLAY! Great food, drinks and service! Will be back!
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Sarapopo
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing bar program. Love the Tiki menu. Delicious dishes. Great service.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Here's Looking At You is rated 4.8 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Oxford Ave
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
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 $8.00 with validation.
Public transit
The nearest Metro stop is: Wilshire/Western (Purple Line).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Jonathan Whitener
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, 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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Steak Tartare

Gulf Bay Scallops

Chicken Liver

Savory

Uni Panna Cotta$17.00

Gulf Bay Scallops$22.00

Hamachi$22.00

Wild Hawaiian Ahi Tuna$31.00

Chips & Dip, Ikura$28.00

Green-Lipped Mussels$15.00

Chicken Liver$16.00

Shishito Peppers$15.00

Sprouted Broccoli$17.00

Stracciatella$20.00

Steak Tartare$23.00

Duck Hearts$8.00

Escargot$15.00

Bone Marrow$29.00

Frog's Legs$25.00

Soft Shell Crab$36.00

Half Duck Confit$64.00

32oz Cowboy Ribeye$130.00

Dessert

Blueberry Granita$11.00

Frozen Pear Soda Espuma$13.00

Kefir Panna Cotta$13.00

Roasted Chestnut Mochi$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

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