# Norikaya > Upscale Japanese restaurant with elegant interior featuring U-shaped bar seating and handcrafted ceramics. Atmosphere is relaxed and lively, with loungey EDM music and a vibe suited for casual nights or cozy dates. Offers a top-tier sake selection that complements fresh, thoughtfully paired dishes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Norikaya - Address: 554 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +12138168720 - Website: http://www.norikaya.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (70 reviews) ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Steak — 10/10 - Intimate — 10/10 - Classy — 10/10 - Sake — 10/10 - Salad — 10/10 - Lobster — 10/10 - Salmon — 9.2/10 - Japanese Food — 8.6/10 - Sushi — 8.3/10 - Desserts — 8/10 - Unagi — 7.8/10 - Food — 7.6/10 - Fish — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The food took forever to arrive, with 30-minute waits between dishes." - "This fine dining spot's spicy tuna cigars and crispy rice were perfectly balanced." - "It's got such a chic, intimate vibe, perfect for Date Spots." ## Good to know - Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on weekends. - Happy hour runs from 5-7pm with discounted drinks and appetizers. - The menu features a variety of sushi and izakaya dishes. - Expect a wait time of 30-45 minutes during peak hours. - The restaurant is open late until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.