LA Food Guide — Japanese Edition 🍣

🖤 Yazawa Our favorite Japanese yakiniku in LA! More variety than Ima and less heavy — I get easily overwhelmed by richness, but this spot hits just right. First-timers can try the $160 omakase, but if budget allows, go for the $180 tier. The sake cups are gorgeous, the Wagyu is mind-blowing, and the egg yolk dipping sauce is a must — add uni on top of the tartar! 🖤 Kinjiro Known as the hardest-to-book izakaya — email reservations needed two weeks ahead. All uni dishes were fantastic — paradise for uni lovers 🧡 Also tried tempura and beef — solid but not standout. The space is small yet spacious — great for quiet dinners or dates! If it weren’t for the email hassle, I’d go more often. Must-order: Uni, ikura, scallop & blue crab bowl Uni risotto Seared uni 🖤 n/soto Forgot to take pics — too busy eating because it’s seriously good! Cozy little spot. Loved the Ankimo and King Crab Monaka. The much-hyped bone marrow was a bit too rich for me — not a must.😂❤️ 🖤 Bar Sawa Love the decor — classy and perfect for dates 🥂 Every dish was tasty, and the basque cheesecake dessert won me over completely. Tip: The entrance is tricky — call when you arrive. 🖤 Kogane A rising star in the SGV Japanese scene — the chef is super sweet! Celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday here — service was impeccable. Manager Jon helped me arrange surprises smoothly.👌😘 Memorable dish: three types of uni + black sesame ice cream. Dinner runs $300+ per person, but lunch omakase is better value at $120. #Yazawa #Kinjiro #nSoto #BarSawa #Kogane #LAJapanese #Yakiniku #UniHeaven #DateNightSpot