Manpuku Tokyo BBQ & LA’s Little Osaka
Manpuku was my go-to J-BBQ spot aka Yakiniku aka Meats on the Grill spot when I lived in West Los Angeles for two reasons: 1) I didn’t want to drive to Orange County to eat a...
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle & Tsukemen
Tsujita is considered by many to be the best ramen shop in Los Angeles. Â The restaurant serves a special ramen style called Tsukemen with a specialized broth called “Who Giv...
Sushi Zo & LA’s Sushi King
Sushi Zo is considered to be one of the best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles.  I’ve always heard good things about Sushi Zo and been meaning to try it. ...
Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill & West LA
I heard about Kanpai from my sushi nazi friend. She told me that it was on par with Sushi Zo, so a group of friends and I have been here multiple times for dinner. ...
Yamakase & Invite Only
I’ve been waiting to try Yamakase for a very long time ever since my friend mentioned how amazing it is. She always told me she would get me an invite but I never had the d...
Totto Ramen & Hell’s Kitchen
When I was in New York, I told my buddy I would not leave New York without trying Totto Ramen. It was Sunday and my last day in New York.  ...
Ippudo Westside & Hell’s Kitchen
Few Ippudo is very well known and everyone talks about it. Â It’s a Japanese chain that made its way overseas with multiple restaurants around the world....
Shabu Shabu That’s Not So Tabu
Shabu Shabu had a trendy spurt in Orange County like the whole food truck craze in South California. Â However, not a lot of people know the background story behind it and the Jap...