Japan-inspired interior creates a cozy, lively atmosphere with stylish design and large TV screens showing NBA games. Enjoy an impressive sake selection that pairs perfectly with fresh sashimi and stuffed jalapeños. The place offers an authentic Japanese izakaya experience with sushi, skewers, and sake.
An impressive sake selection pairs well with dishes like fresh sashimi and stuffed jalapeños. The sake complements the food and enhances the overall dining experience.
"The sake pairs perfectly with the fresh sashimi."
Good to know
Reservations are recommended for larger groups to ensure seating.
Happy hour runs from 5 to 6:30 pm with discounted drinks and appetizers.
Validated parking is available in the nearby lot with a restaurant receipt.
Sleek design and upscale atmosphere create a calm dining space perfect for families or intimate dinners. Enjoy Dassai 25 sake paired with fresh hand rolls like blue crab and cucumber yuzu. Fusion dishes and quality grill options add variety to the menu.
Dassai 25 sake appears regularly alongside dishes like miso soup and blue crab handroll. The house sake pairs well with cucumber yuzu, offering a refreshing mint finish.
"The sake here is fresh and tasty."
Good to know
Happy hour runs daily from 5:00-6:30pm with special menu items.
Parking is free for two hours with validation from the restaurant.
Validated parking is available on E 3rd St and Aliso parking.
Intimate space offers a quiet, cozy atmosphere perfect for slow dining. Guests enjoy sharing dishes served sequentially, creating a communal experience. A huge sake list with many great choices enhances the vibe.
A huge sake list offers a wide range of options. The selection includes many great choices to explore.
"I loved their huge sake selection."
Good to know
Reservations are required via email 2-3 weeks in advance.
An 18% service charge is included in the bill; no additional tip is needed.
Walk-ins are unlikely to get a table, so reservations are essential.
Enjoy authentic Japanese design with lively energy and soft lighting. Savor a fantastic house sake and unique Yuzu Nigori Sake. Experience a stylish ramen bar with custom Ghibli music and welcoming taiko drum greetings.
A great selection of sake is available, including a fantastic house sake. The Yuzu Nigori Sake offers a unique flavor alongside the food.
"The house Sake was fantastic."
Good to know
Hinodeya Ramen Bar offers only ten bowls of hotate ramen each day.
Parking nearby costs about $10-15 per day.
Expect a wait on busy days due to limited seating.
Small bar with an intimate, Japanese-inspired vibe offers Michelin-quality fish and fresh sushi. Friendly service delivers perfectly paced courses alongside melon-noted cold sake that pairs well with dry options. Enjoy a unique omakase experience with carefully paired sake enhancing dishes like squid and nigiri.
Cold sake features melon notes and pairs well with dry sake options. Sake complements dishes like squid and nigiri, enhancing the overall experience.
"The chef's omakase was an artful, flavorful exhibition with great variety."
Good to know
Advance, pre-paid reservations are recommended to ensure a time.
You pay around $200 for a full course meal, excluding drinks, tax, and tip.
Parking validation is not available.
Minimalist Japanese design and authentic outfits create a cozy, elegant space with a calm atmosphere. High ceilings and calming music enhance serenity amid downtown bustle. An extensive sake list offers sparkling sake at reasonable prices, while occasional robot service adds a unique modern touch.
An extensive sake list features a huge selection including sparkling sake. Prices stay reasonable while offering good quality.
"The sake here is an absolute steal for the quality."
Good to know
Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.
The restaurant offers a variety of vegan options on the menu.
The cheapest set menu starts at $87 per person.
Corner space with a triangle table offers unique seating and a relaxed charm. Menu features authentic Japanese dishes with generous portions and fair prices. Sake list is endless and affordable, perfectly paired with squid soumen with raw egg.
An endless list of sake options fills the menu with high quality choices that stay affordable. The squid soumen with raw egg pairs well with many selections.
"The sake list here is impressive and high quality."
Good to know
They validate parking for two hours with a restaurant receipt.
Expect a 15-minute wait even with a reservation during peak hours.
Lunch deals are available and offer great value.
Japanese spot shines with fresh sushi and a warm sake flight that pairs perfectly. Spacious outdoor patio and live music duo create a chill, classy vibe ideal for dates or groups. Beautiful decor adds to the cool atmosphere.
Warm sake pairs well with fresh fish and bentos here. The sake collection includes good flights and hot options that complement the sushi.
"I loved the hot sake and fresh fish here."
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 5 PM to 7 PM every day.
Late-night happy hour is from 10 PM to 2 AM.
They offer a buy 1 get 1 special starting at 5 PM daily.
Japanese restaurant blends a calm vibe with loud 90s music and dim lighting for a lively yet intimate feel. Extensive sake selection lets you taste before choosing and enjoy sake shots for celebrations. Bar seating offers views of creative dishes and cocktail prep.
An extensive selection of sake lets you taste a few before choosing. You can pick your own glass, and the staff sometimes offer sake shots for celebrations.
"You have to try the Sake here; it's a rare treat."
Good to know
Reservations are recommended, especially during busy hours.
Parking validation is available to avoid extra charges.
Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 pm with $10 Japanese highballs.
High vaulted ceilings and modern Japandi styling create a bright, clean space with an open kitchen showcasing chefs. Staff in white uniforms add an orderly feel to the Zen and refined atmosphere. Sake list offers rare, mildly effervescent varieties that pair well with food.
The sake selection features rare varieties like Diago no Shizuki Terada Honke, which is cloudy and mildly effervescent. The list is carefully curated with fresh options that pair well with the food.
"The sashimi here got us very excited for the rest of the meal."
Good to know
Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.
The restaurant serves sushi only during lunch hours.
Expect high prices with a Prix Fixe menu available.
Ramen spot offers a calm vibe with J-pop tunes and spacious seating including outdoors. Sake choices are broad, featuring a Peach Sake Martini that pairs well with meals. Casual and relaxed, it suits those seeking authentic flavors and a quiet meal.
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, Monday through Thursday.
Menu offers happy hour food specials with about a $2 discount after 8pm on weekdays.
There is 1.3 hours of validated parking available.
Large space with high ceilings and an industrial look feels inviting and cozy. Extensive sake menu features a sparkling jelly-sake and lets guests pick their own cups. Ambient music and a bar create an adult feel while welcoming families.
An extensive sake menu offers a wide range of options alongside soju and beer. Guests can pick their own sake cups, and a sparkling jelly-sake stands out as a very unusual choice.
"The sake here is tasty, comforting, and filling."
Good to know
Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 pm with food and drink specials.
The restaurant stays open until 1 am for late-night diners.
Outside seating is available, but may require a longer wait.
Minimalist Japanese design creates a chic, peaceful space with volcanic rock accents and outdoor seating warmed by heat lamps. Staff offer excellent sake tastings with generous pours to enhance the relaxed atmosphere. High-quality Asian-inspired cocktails add a refined touch to quiet conversations.
Staff offer small tastings and sometimes free glasses of sake to make amends for service issues. The sake served is often described as excellent and generous in portion.
"They gave us a small tasting of delicious sake."
Good to know
Parking is street only and very limited.
Valet parking costs $13.
Prices are reasonable for the quality offered.