Izakaya Tora — My Go-To Japanese Spot, Every Time

I’ve been here so many times and never get tired of it. Brought a friend back for another visit—the quality control is consistently impressive, everything is super fresh. My must-orders every time: 🍝 Uni Pasta — Al dente pasta coated with sea urchin and roe, pure satisfaction in every bite. 🍚 Seafood Don — This time we got the blue crab version. Wrap it in nori—it’s a game-changer!!! 🍢 Yakitori was better this visit than before (once it was overcooked). Loved the meatball skewer — the egg yolk and sweet glaze go with everything. We really went all out this time—ended up too full for the sushi, but the uni + otoro combo was unforgettable. The fatty tuna just melts in your mouth with a burst of richness 💕 💰 Usually around $100 per person, but this feast came to ~$160 each. Worth every penny—we ate like royalty. #Foodie #LADiscovery #LALife #LosAngeles#JapaneseCuisine #Sashimi #Izakaya #Yakiniku