Marugame Monzo specializes in the Japanese dish udon, which is a thick noodle made from wheat flour. Due to the open kitchen at this restaurant, patrons can watch the chefs while they expertly prepare this Japanese favorite. Here, the udon is available in varieties such as bukkake, mentai squid butter, uni, curry, beef, sea urchin cream, duck, mushroom and seaweed. Their menu also offers other dishes like beef tataki, ikura rice bowl, miso carbonara, shrimp tempura and fried chicken. So walk into this restaurant for a taste of tangy East Asian comfort food, served at reasonable prices.
Sushi Gen boasts of an extensive menu of seafood, sushi, sashimi and other Japanese delights. It offers whole meals such as Tempura Dinner, Beef Teriyaki Dinner, Sashimi Dinner, Salmon Dinner and Chicken Teriyaki Dinner. Its menu includes individual dishes like Fried Pompano, Steamed Clams, California Roll, Fresh Water Eel, Uni and Sashimi Combination and Sunomono. If you are confused between the various sushi options, try the Sushi Deluxe Combination. Due to its efficient service and the delicious flavors of sushi, it is a pleasure to dine at this Japanese restaurant.
It is the soulful, comforting, and satisfying quality that describes the food at Tamashii Ramen House. It is our goal that our noodles will touch the hearts of people all over the city, providing food that is characterized by its excellent quality.
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A chain of restaurants started by Kazunori Nozawa, Sugarfish is renowned for serving delightful Japanese cuisine. Sugarfish offers a modern take on sushi bowls and rolls, you can take your pick from a delightful variety made from tuna, halibut, yellowtail, salmon, scallops, unagi (eel), albacore, snapper and more. A must-try is the house special, Nozawa-style Shrimp. This restaurant also offers omakase-style dining, where you have to rely on your chef to serve you the best multi-course dishes. Reservations are not accepted at Sugarfish Downtown LA; make sure to reach there well in advance to procure a seat.
This little place with cozy interiors and an outdoor patio offers good options for a decent lunch or dinner. The scrumptious Teriyaki plate, the spicy Salmon roll, Rice bowls and Udon noodles are a must try. Also the delicious vegetarian dishes that they offer are worth trying. The food is great and so is the service. One can definitely enjoy a pocket-friendly, hearty Japanese meal at Yuko Kitchen.
The best place to have a good ramen with a nice vibe
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is part of a chain of more than 15 Japanese restaurants spread all over Japan and California. Offering typical Japanese fare, its menu is divided by the main dish such as sushi, udon and yakitori. It includes dishes like Tonkotsu (pork bone) soup prepared using Berkshire pork, Kake udon and sushi in types like Chirashi, Maki-zushi, Nigiri and Oshi-zushi. Their knowledgeable staff is happy to explain about the intricacies of the dishes on the menu and guide patrons to choose the items best suited for their mood and taste.
N/naka
Located in the heart of Los Angeles' Palms neighborhood, N/Naka serves Japanese cuisine in a chic and sophisticated environment. Taking the cuisine to another level with pre-set, fine dining courses, the restaurant has become one of the most coveted places to eat in town. Operating on a reservations-only basis, customers must reserve a table well in advance here. The chef prepares an exquisite menu based on the indications of the diners, communicated beforehand. The meal is then ready and waiting for the guests. Highly-priced, the venue is slowly making waves as a gourmet's delight and has succeeded in grabbing the attention of the coveted Michelin Guide, having earned two stars.
