LA Izakaya Gem | Taberu – Creative Japanese Bites & Cocktails! 🍶✨

Been saving Taberu for a special night out, and it totally delivered! A cozy, inventive Japanese izakaya with creative small plates, flavorful skewers, and beautifully crafted cocktails—many lightly sweet and perfect for a girls’ night or casual date. 🍽️ Highlights: 🧈 Crispy Fried Tofu – Silky inside, crispy outside, glazed with savory sauce. 🐟 Seafood Tartare – Fresh, bright, and layered over crispy rice cakes. Break the egg yolk and mix it in! 🧀 Artichoke Mochi Tofu Gratin – Cheesy, stretchy, and full of umami. 🍜 Soba Meshi – Stir-fried noodles + rice—unexpectedly delicious! 🍚 Butakimu Chahan – Kimchi pork fried rice, light yet flavorful. 🍢 Grilled Skewers (lightly seasoned, best with dip): 🍅 Cherry tomato | 🥓 Asparagus wrapped in bacon 🍄 Oyster mushroom | 🍡 Mochi | 🥩 Wagyu 🍸 Cocktail Pick: Kiwi High – Pretty, fruity, and easy to drink. 📍 Taberu – DTLA / Arts District 806 E 3rd St #140 ⏰ 5pm–11pm 💰 $50–$80 per person A warm, stylish spot for sharing creative Japanese comfort food and sipping lovely drinks. Already dreaming of my next visit! 🥢💖 #LAIzakaya #TaberuLA #JapaneseBites #CreativeCocktails #SmallPlates #SkewerLove #DateNightSpot #ArtsDistrictEats #FoodieFind #EatLocalLA