Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Asuka

4.9

4.9 (216)

$50 and over

Japanese

Westwood

About the restaurant

We adhere to the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese cuisine. Chef Kenkichi Yamamoto handpicks the freshest ingredients of the season, using them to inspire the creation of all his dishes. Our kaiseki prix fixe menu has traditional Japanese flavors mixed with french elements featuring shun (seasonal) ingredients. The 9 courses range from the chef's interpretation of sashimi to unique steamed, boiled and grilled dishes. We have seasonal fish and fish offerings traditionally found in Japanese cuisine as well as other dishes to order a la carte. The menu is set for you to experience a dinning experience like no other. Feast with your eyes and stomach! Enjoy!

Top review

Laravip

Dined 6 days ago

Great sushi, ambiance, and service. What more could you want? We ate at a table, but the bar is large and the chefs very friendly.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Downtown Los Angeles | CA

4.8

4.8 (138)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

Nicholas

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely loved the restaurant. My wife had a wonderful birthday!

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Experience

Prix-Fixe Yakiniku Courses for Everyone!

Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.9

4.9 (77)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hawthorne / Gardena

About the restaurant

Shinsengumi Shabu-Shabu is a JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization) Certified Restaurant.
JETRO acknowledges restaurants and retailers that use authentic Japanese products. From the ingredients we use in our kitchen, to the drinks we serve in the hall, we can confidently offer our customers an authentic Japanese dining experience. Choose from a variety of different broths, meats, add-ons, and vegetables that are included in our AYCE price of $34.99. We hope to be able to serve you all soon!
Enhance your Shabu Shabu experience with our premium à la carte options:
Kobe Style Beef (6oz $10)
Washugyu American Wagyu (6oz $10)
Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)
Hokkaido Scallops (4pcs $10)

Monthly Events:
2nd Monday Special: 20% off Kobe Style Beef, Washugyu American Wagyu, and Japanese Wagyu Slices.
29th Special ("Niku No Hi"/"Meat Day”): 50% off Kobe Style Beef & Washugyu American Wagyu.

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Jon

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

My family and I regularly come here. Love this place

Eigikutei

4.9

4.9 (75)

$50 and over

Japanese

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake.
Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.
**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

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erikovip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Good food, nice service, and amazing ambience! Located at the heart of little Tokyo, this restaurant offers authentic Japanese meal at reasonable price. My husband and I had such an amazing date night here and we cannot wait to go back!

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Experience

Sushi Kaiseki Tasting Menu

Experience

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki Tasting Menu

Experience

A5 Hannari Wagyu Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki Tasting Menu

Yazawa

4.9

4.9 (313)

$50 and over

Japanese

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

We are reopened for the dining in service only.
All the party need to be present to be seated.

The Best in Japanese Barbecue.
The finest selection of Kuroge Wagyu from Japan.

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Vivianvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Justin was amazing! Made our experience. Everything we had was absolutely delicious.

Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

4.8

4.8 (153)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.

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Roberta

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food....we'll definitely be going again.

Seaweed Hand Roll Bar

4.8

4.8 (291)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Glendale

About the restaurant

We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.

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Davidvip

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing omakase experience that was narrated politely by staff.

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

4.8

4.8 (272)

$50 and over

Japanese

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.

Manpuku Community!
Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!

-Restaurant Policy-
We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

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Wayne

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Labor Day family yakiniku at Manpuku is all about really fantastic and delicious table top grilling plus great service. Just as good or better than what I’ve had in Japan or anywhere in the USA!! The qualities of the meats and seafoods are top shelf and the sides like Kimchee and Namuru are totally legit. The Prime Beef Course for $68 per person is a huge deal paired with my favorite Japanese brew, ice cold Asahi Super Dry to wash it all down. Our server Risa was on her A game and we rolled out totally stuffed and satisfied or in Japanese “Manpuku”!!!

Teru Sushi

4.8

4.8 (604)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Studio City

About the restaurant

Teru Sushi in Studio City was created in 1979 and opened to rave reviews at the beginning of the sushi craze in LA, It was the first in the Valley to combine fine Japanese cuisine with a warm and lively ambiance and is widely known for a consistently high quality of food and friendly efficient service.

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Jacquelyn

Dined today

I lived in the Valley for 10 years and it’s my FAVORITE Sushi spot. I was visiting from South Carolina and had to have it again. It’s been 8 years. It’s still just as good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.8

4.8 (250)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

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Matthew

Dined 4 days ago

Last night was my first time at Manpuku and luckily we had the best server, Luis. We asked for recommendations and decided to do the wagyu tasting. The experience, atmosphere and cuts were beyond what I expected. Great place for a date night.

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