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My Top 35 Japanese owned restaurants in LA
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Yummy’s 5-star review: BEST BEST BEST Japanese restaurant in LA!!!!! If I have a lot of money and time, I want to eat their food everyday rest of my life. Beautiful traditional Japanese interior. Nice private rooms for small group. They serves authentic Japanese food. But they have pizza! you should try their very yummy thin skin pizza! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=r1m5TdNKjqWMP9CnqC2qrQ Low-key, Elegant, Comfortable restaurant. Their uniform is a very nice Japanese Yukata(an informal cotton kimono). You should try tenmusu http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=KFkBU1WlgUPMbFco31XBeA kinoko pizza http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=r1m5TdNKjqWMP9CnqC2qrQ Buta no Kakuni http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=EuAuUlgKdR7ddwv5NFPZ4w Battera sushi http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=WNk2wDAY8wR7WcAhZOfEjw sumire (calpico & red wine) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/oYYSR-U77NYn1ds_xpR0pQ?select=yNxtqdfcPizPU40pXT0pxg you won't regret! Same owner as shisen ramen http://www.yelp.com/biz/shisen-ramen-torrance -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I was born and raised in Japan, and this restaurant serves authentic Japanese food!!!!!! In my opinion, Wakasan chi is one of the best Japanese restaurant in LA!! They have a fixed dinner menu, so you won't have to worry about what to order, especially if you're a novice in Japanese cuisine. The fixed dinners employ seasonal ingredients, so the menu will change from time to time. Their sake selection is impressive, and their staff can help you choose which brand will be right for you. Very nice traditional Japanese interior design.
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Yummy’s 5-star review: This is great for REAL SUSHI LOVER!! One of my Japanese fishing geek friends who has his own boat and loves ocean fishing, recommended me to eat at Miura. He suggested me to try "$40 omakase (Miura san's special course dinner)" so I tried it. This restaurant is one of my favorite sushi restaurant now. It seems like the sushi is kind of Kyoto style. (If you compare to Tokyo style sushi, it's less rice and round shape) The traditional sushi has a little bit of rice in sushi and I love it. Yes they have real Japanese sushi. The good things about order Omakase, is you can try different kind of expensive sushi in Ikkan(one piece, usually sushi is one set for two piece). My favorite "cyu-toro aka bule fin tuna" was in the omakase!! You have two Omiso shiru (miso soup) to choose from at the end of the omakase course. Nameko no omisoshiru or Asari no omiso shiru. I LOVE nameko! But most people don't like it because of the texture... The nameko mushroom grows in tight clusters of white stems, and the caps tend to be crowded together as a result of the crowded growth habit of the stems. When fresh, the caps have a shiny appearance, and a slightly gelatinous feel. As the mushrooms are cooked, they develop a jellylike texture which can surprise some consumers; this trait makes them ideally suited for certain stir fries and traditional Japanese soups. Asari=short-neck clam. Most of their stuff are bit pricy but I don't mind to pay for this quality. -
Yummy’s 4-star review: I use Torafuku for special occasions for family because they usually have special meals for mother's day...father's day etc. The way they make rice is very traditional Japanese way called "Kamado daki". -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I went there for dinner with my friends. We order "Omakase" (chef's special course meal). The best Omakase meal I've ever had in LA. kappo seafood is known for Omakase meal. Little bit pricey but you won't regret. For sure I will have Kappo seafood meal in my dream tonight... assorted appetizers http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=DNdFdAzwHEzGw4C7Qg5RnQ One of the sashimi dish was made of ice...very artsy!!! http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=lagxGD03cxG5IRWOPpI6jw I also had sashimi pot http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=SgU32LM1X0Wx4ZkCoN8LBQ http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=qz7dP8z6SUVBnVX_ErQSQw Lamb chop http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=lEVYjX2qdJrKlMt0S-yquA fish head http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=CXbyDT4F5K-1BKO11N9keQ sushi(I love especially toro and engawa sushi!) http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=_3U6YHD5Q_vgBzEsOqjwiQ Persimmon sorbet and Kuzukiri mochi http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=aG_GyP_gDgmJw9lKQ5_fwA -
Yummy’s 5-star review: Love their sea bass risotto and sea urchin risotto!!! Homemade soup is delicious too! I come here once a month!
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Yummy’s 5-star review: This is my favorite dulce shop in the south bay area. I like their Chantilly Fromage: Chef's signature cheesecake with a creamy cheese filling, baked on a buttery honey graham cracker crust -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I was craving for Tajine pot last night. There are only two places that you can eat Japanese style Tajine pot in South Bay area. One is in Torrance called, Tamatebako restaurant, and other one is in Lomita called, Oumi Sasaya restaurant. For Tamatebako, if you want to eat the Tajine pot, you need to make a reservation and ordering ahead at least 2-3 days in advance. Because they need to order fresh organic fastidious ingredients from farms. You can choose from fish, pork, and beef Tajine pots. Both Tamatebako and Oumi Sasaya don't have Tajine pot during lunch time. The Morrocan Tajine is original dish, but Japanese people arranged to the Japanese style recently like 4-6 years ago. Oumi Sasaya exported Japanese style Tajine ceramic pots from Japan. Japanese one has an extra plate inside of the pot. The extra plate to allow for the drippings, so that waste fat/oil from meat will go underneath of the plate. On the Oumi Sasaya's menu, "Tajine pot is good for two person" but it's not enough for me, so I always order one pot for myself.(I am not 7 feet tall 500 pounds fat person who can eat like a cow. I am average eater.) and you want to order this before 9 pm. Takes about 20-30 mins to cook. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8R6X5ithrHcN0UdwCjCjVg?select=tH2mkwx6Dxcbuw6Uf5Tikw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8R6X5ithrHcN0UdwCjCjVg?select=QfybofUQV1ogGOjtueZFyA They have only one kind of Tajine pot in Oumi Sasaya but very yummy and healthy! They cook with beef, lettuce, shiitake mushroom, zucchini, Asian yellow pumpkin, bell pepper, and so on. I always order their Tajine pot with ponzu sauce and Onsen tamago(hot spring egg) as an appetizer. The restaurant known for Udon but you have to try the Tajine pot! I don't know Sasaya uses Tajine pot correctly, but if you want to make a Tajine pot at home, before start cooking you need to wash and soak the pot into the drinkable water for 6-8 hours so the water will absorb into the ceramic. Good thing about Japanese Tajine pot is they don't use any water or oil when it cook. It's steamed vegetable and meat with water from the vegetable and the ceramic pot. I purchased the Japanese Tajine pot from Marukai market (Artesia and western st).I can guarantee that if you continues to eat Tajine pot, you can lose weight! But Oumi Sasaya's pot taste much better than my home made pot... Always packed of people, so make a reservation even though for weekday. -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I like their Japanese style banana crape. very thin crape skin and creamy fresh whipped cream! I like the Green tea latte but I usually asked for less sugar. My friend took me there a few month ago, and I left in love their crape since. Thanks to my friend! -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I went to Hironoya dinner time with my friend who works for fish market field. My friend knows fish pretty well for long time. She told me their fish quality is very high. She also worked for fish market in Japan for over 20 years. So I can trust my taste buds and friend's one. Order omakase is the key to get a best fish at the restaurant and if you really want to eat the high quality fish, you should go to dinner time for any Japanese sushi restaurant. They make home made ponzu sauce from different types of citrus without water(cheap restaurant dilutes ponzu sauce with water). No chemical flavor for any food. No MSG. You can set up your budget and ask Hiro san(owner/chief) to cook. I am going to have their yummy sushi dream tonight for sure...
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Yummy’s 5-star review: This is one of the popular traditional sushi restaurant among of Japanese community. Delicious Japanese restaurants have a lot of Japanese customers. I usually order "Omakase(chef's special course customized menu for you: usually start from appetizer-sashimi-sushi)" and tell them how much your budget (Omakase is usually start from $40-100 per person). I ordered Omakase at Kiriko. Fresh Uni sushi which doesn't melt on the Shari(rice for sushi) but start melting right after you put into your mouth and sweet... Monk fish liver with ponzu sause was very soft!(bad one is hard like eraser because they steamed too much). If you like foie gras, for sure you live it! Shari(rice for sushi) is shinny like pearl and not too soft... Cyu-toro(Bule fin tuna/fatty tuna: King of sushi!!) Little bit pricy but I don't mind to pay for this quality. Cyu toro is my favorite sushi. And more and more~~ ****LITTLE MANNERS AND FUN TIPS AT ANY TRADITIONAL SUSHI RESTAURANTS**** + Better to order Omakase from Sushi bar, not from table + Eat sushi with your fingers! not chopstick. + Dip lightly sushi into soy souse from fish side only, not from rice side. And put sushi into your mouth upside down. (fish part will attached on your tongue) + If you order sweet shrimp, also order shrimp head miso soop.Taste better than deep fried shrimp head. + Sashimi is never comes with Ginger(gari) in traditional way. Gari is only for sushi. If you see Gari on the sashimi plate....you are eating at the wrong sushi restaurant. + If you done eating, tell Sushi chief "Gochi sou sama deshi ta!"(means: I'm done! Taste good!)For sure they will give you big smiles and they treat you more special way next time when you visit. ****Japanese restaurant communication tips**** +Good evening = konban wa +Chopstick = Hashi +Which one do you recommend? = Osusume wa nan desu ka? +Please give me XXXXX = XXXX wo kudasai +Tasty= Oishii desu! (sounds like Oh Shit!) +Melting in my mouth = Kuchi no naka de toroke masu! +Unit for tea(1 cup = Ippai, 2 cup = 2 hai) +Ask for a bill = Oaiso kuda sai +That was tasty...thank you = Gochisou sama deshi ta. Arigatou gozai masu +I will come back = Mata Kimasu ***AT SUSHI RESTAURANT **** +Polite way to say sushi is "Osushi". I never say "sushi" in front of sushi chef. I always say "O sushi" +Tea = Agari (Only works for sushi restaurant. Other Japanese restaurant you should say Ocha) +Ginger= Gari +Wood Dish for sushi = Geta +Unit for sushi=Kan (1 piece = ikkan/ 2 = ni kan/ 3= san kan/ 4=yon kan) usually one sushi order comes with 2(ni) kan. When I order Omakase, I usually ask chef to make ikkan(1) each so that I can eat different types of sushi a lot. +How to request one piece each...."ikkan zutsu osushi wo kuda sai" Cyu toro's fat fine veins = Shimofuri (you can use for Beef's fat fine veins, too) ... And more and more! -
Yummy’s 4-star review: Very traditional sushi. If you ask Imai san to make "Omakase", he will make pretty good course menu for you. (I usually spend $100 for the course). I like Imai san's wife Kumi san's shrimp head special miso soup. She put "Myo-ga" into the miso soup. The sushi rice(called shari) is little sweeter than other place. It's like a Kyoto style sushi. ****LITTLE MANNERS AND FUN TIPS AT ANY TRADITIONAL SUSHI RESTAURANTS**** + Better to order Omakase from Sushi bar, not from table + Eat sushi with your fingers! not chopstick. + Dip lightly sushi into soy souse from fish side only, not from rice side. And put sushi into your mouth upside down. (fish part will attached on your tongue) + If you order sweet shrimp, also order shrimp head miso soop.Taste better than deep fried shrimp head. + Sashimi is never comes with Ginger(gari) in traditional way. Gari is only for sushi. If you see Gari on the sashimi plate....you are eating at the wrong sushi restaurant. + If you done eating, tell Sushi chief "Gochi sou sama deshi ta!"(means: I'm done! Taste good!)For sure they will give you big smiles and they treat you more special way next time when you visit. ****Japanese restaurant communication tips**** +Good evening = konban wa +Chopstick = Hashi +Which one do you recommend? = Osusume wa nan desu ka? +Please give me XXXXX = XXXX wo kudasai +Tasty= Oishii desu! (sounds like Oh Shit!) +Melting in my mouth = Kuchi no naka de toroke masu! +Unit for tea(1 cup = Ippai, 2 cup = 2 hai) +Ask for a bill = Oaiso kuda sai +That was tasty...thank you = Gochisou sama deshi ta. Arigatou gozai masu +I will come back = Mata Kimasu ***AT SUSHI RESTAURANT **** +Polite way to say sushi is "Osushi". I never say "sushi" in front of sushi chef. I always say "O sushi" +Tea = Agari (Only works for sushi restaurant. Other Japanese restaurant you should say Ocha) +Ginger= Gari +Wood Dish for sushi = Geta +Unit for sushi=Kan (1 piece = ikkan/ 2 = ni kan/ 3= san kan/ 4=yon kan) usually one sushi order comes with 2(ni) kan. When I order Omakase, I usually ask chef to make ikkan(1) each so that I can eat different types of sushi a lot. +How to request one piece each...."ikkan zutsu osushi wo kuda sai" Cyu toro's fat fine veins = Shimofuri (you can use for Beef's fat fine veins, too) ... And more and more! -
Yummy’s 4-star review: YOU HAVE TO DRINK THEIR SALAD DRESSING. It's in a fish vase. I love their dressing!! -
Yummy’s 5-star review: I went there for Sunday lunch. They always give me a big smile. I ordered curry lunch special. It came with salad. I also had usual cup of yummy corn vegetable soup, maccha latte, and maccha chiffon cake. For those of you who want to eat larger potion, you can ask them to make extra large! The boy who always makes Maccha latte, he has skill!! Consistently same taste every time. If Casa Arigato is next to my house, for sure I will gain 50 pounds easily. -
Yummy’s 4-star review: There is the new items called Tajine pot since last year. You can choose from Seafood, Beef, Pork, and Chicken. Personally I like beef Tajine pot. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PeHUbysWk_aeemigCbtKQQ?select=VsgYlf4yk5GRGwb_8ttnNw Everything in a pot is organic! Very healthy food ! because it's steamed food. You need to order their Tajine pot 2-3 days in advance. Because they will go to organic place to buy the vegetables after you order Tajine pot. -
Yummy’s 5-star review: They use the char coal called Bincyotan. The best quality char coal. The heat goes up to 1000 degree, and it turns out to be a pure carbon lump, hard as iron. Yakitori grilled on this is super delicious. If you want to try raw food, there is raw chicken breast. Very fresh raw chicken!! My favorite yakitori at the torimatsu is a Tsukune. Their Tsukune is minced chicken meat formed into ball shapes dipped into their special historical sauce. Great service. A lot of Japanese celebrities go there. Usually Japanese restaurants are closed on Monday but Torimatsu is open on Monday. Very cross to major freeway(405, 110, 91)
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Yummy’s 5-star review: They use the char coal called Bincyotan. The best quality char coal. The heat goes up to 1000 degree, and it turns out to be a pure carbon lump, hard as iron. Yakitori grilled on this is super delicious. My favorite food at Torihei is Chicken liver pate with honey. if you like foie gras, you need to try this out! You can ask them to cook medium rare for chicken liver skewer, otherwise they will cook very well. (their chicken is very fresh, no need to afraid of salmonella!!!). I went there more than 15 times, never have stomach problems. Your clothes will be little bit stinky, so make sure you won't wear favorite clothes and make reservation even for weekday. great service! no private room. I wish they open for lunch time,,,, -
Yummy’s 5-star review: Ichimi Ann is the Inaba group. If the Inaba restaurant is too fancy for you, or you don't have time to eat at the restaurant, you can taste the same soba at Ichimi Ann. In Japan, there is a custom of eating soba at the very end of the year. You can make a reservation for take out new year soba. How to eat soba: Traditional way to eat soba, you need to make to slurps. If you order ZARU soba, pour SOBA-Yu(ask them for it) into your dipping cup and drink like tea. For lunch time, you can get free one boiled egg. Cash Only. Tasty soba is called "Bijin soba" in Japanese. To determine a "Bijin soba", the soba suppose to be clear color almost white and chewy. Gochiso-sama~! -
Yummy’s 5-star review: Tasty soba is called "Bijin soba" in Japanese. To determine a "Bijin soba", the soba suppose to be clear color almost white and chewy. Yes! their soba is the topnotch soba restaurant. Homemade soba. They serve fresh sushi as well. -
Yummy’s 4-star review: I heard about this new okonomi yaki restaurant called "Doya Doya" from Japanese radio station. The new Japanese Okonomi yaki restaurant just opened on Feb 25 2011! It's on Van Ness and Artesia blvd. The restaurant located at the same mall as Hasu restaurant. I was waiting for this restaurant to open since last year! (I saw a exterior sign since last year!) They just opened for lunch (7 days open for now) , and they said eventually want to open for dinner. They serve only Osaka style okonomi yaki, so they don't serve Tokyo style "monj yayaki". Gaja serve monjya yaki. Okonomi yaki is a Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. I had Pork Special called "Buta tamatama"-traditional black pork Japanese savory pancake with extra egg topping for $ 9.00.(comes with salad). and Shrimp tamatama. I recommend yelper to try shirimp tamatama and doteyaki Doteyaki is very popular food in osaka, too http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=LIQlqwL8HB5ggbHyOIMy-A You can add toppings from egg, black pork, calamari, shrimp, potato, cheese, spicy cod caviar, aburakasu, bokkake and green onion. I had a Osaka style okonomiyaki in Osaka when I lived in Japan and I can tell that the doya doya restaurant's okonomiyaki is real osaka okonomi yaki! Okonomi yaki is not a fancy food in Japan, it's comfort food for Japanese, especially Osaka people. Doyadoya means: "What do you think?","How do you like it?" in Japanese (Kansai ben) and also "crowd (throng) into" in Japanese. Cash Only. They don't have liquor license yet. Same owner as Beach City Baked Donuts. Japanese own http://www.yelp.com/biz/beach-city-baked-donuts-redondo-beach
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Yummy’s 5-star review: I had their homemade pudding. Not too sweet and flavor come from vanilla seed! It's only $3.40 and comes with the cute white ceramic bowl. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=lowGAevveoSVGbqGwYgdUw&select=q1QvME3uXDxHEpOt3cvIRA
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Yummy’s 4-star review: It's the Japanese Bakery and Cafe in OC. I live in Torrance, but I don't mind to drive to get their signature crescents. All sweets are not too sweet and oily. I can eat their crescents as many as I can!
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Yummy’s 4-star review: I used to love their yuba pot but they don't serve yuba pot any more... so sad... But this is my favorite menu at Yuzu. Dashimaki tamago http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=l3JW_fAXvWt0LonrBmHodg Fried eggplant with tororo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=kK6-Ply1fsdi744t8VFRCA Kobe beef menchikatsu http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=UXDRiFg_x889vNCAlV07tg Hinadori karaage http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=yg1x2iBp6nCCztDUBUT1-w Foie gras saikyo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=pmcUEPzE-tEUuCnDBdSCog Ten musu bi http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=nt_ADlv4SPoJ926yef_QCg Soba with kamo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zI5JlsHw23tK5zHiPCfYgw?select=xUFJu61nclaj8ON10DMEaQ Yuzu 's owner is same as niwattori -
Yummy’s 4-star review: I love Inaba group restaurants in general. For dinner, I recommended to eat "sushi and soba set". You can choose from hot or cold soba. Old Torrance store close on 5 pm, so night time, you should go to the Rolling Hills store or Inaba restaurant on Hawthorn in Torrance. Inaba restaurant is little expencive than Rolling Hills store, and different menu, but same homemade soba. They known for "Hosouchi men"(thin noodle)
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Yummy’s 5-star review: Japanese own baked donuts place. Same owner as Doya Doya restaurant just opened on Feb 25 2011. http://www.yelp.com/biz/doya-doya-torrance#hrid:7kWbY7NdNqsZsWIlR5dA3w/src:self Much healthier than regular donuts. It's a great gift when you are visiting your friends. Very cute and yummy This place the first place to start selling baked donuts in the U.S.! -
Yummy’s 4-star review: The best Yakiniku place in the South Bay area! a hole in the wall restaurant but taste great! But I don't recommend to go there for your first date night. Your clothes smells like Yakiniku and bad breath in the next morning. like their service. reminds me my mother... -
Yummy’s 4-star review: My friends took me to the steakhouse for my birthday lunch. Japanese own. It's Inaba group. I love Inaba and Ichimi Ann soba restaurants in South Bay. So I took my family for my father in law's birthday, they love their service and meals. When you make a reservation for a birthday, ask them to make a customize message on the cake. they will do it for you! the around their restaurant is not beautiful...but the inside of the restaurant is clean and low-key. -
Yummy’s 4-star review: My first here was their opening party in Sep 2009. I got invitation from Yuzu restaurant. The restaurant is related to Yuzu restaurant next to Niwattori. After that I went for dinner and lunch in 2010. Taste still good! Very clean environment and great service. There is small private room for reservation's customers. I ate a lot but I don't feel sick at all, because they use good oil and fresh ingredient. -
Yummy’s 4-star review: My favorite dish at Spoon House is "sea urchin with squid pasta ". if you don't like raw food, don't order it. but if you like to eat raw fish(sashimi), you will like it! I usually order with $1 salad. Pasta....of course "Al Dente"!! -
Yummy’s 5-star review: If you like spicy and thin ramen this is the BEST ramen place in South Bay area. In general, if you order chanpon ramen, the noodle is very thick compare to other ramen. their ramen noodle is very thin, except chanpon ramen. So I always order chanpon ramen with SHISEN noodle. I also like coconuts ramen. If you want to make it more spicy, they can do it too! When you eat ramen, don't spit the spicy soup into your eyes! My friends got the hot soup into her eyes, and she said very SPICY! LOL same owner as restaurant Kan http://www.yelp.com/biz/izakaya-yuzen-kan-torrance
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