Wow — LA Japanese Spot’s Sweet Shrimp

Weekends are packed — better to reserve ahead. Weekdays you can try walking in, but still recommend booking. Just $50–100 per person and you get flavors that feel straight out of Tokyo, right in your neighborhood! The place doesn’t even have a visible sign, but stepping inside feels like entering a small, authentic izakaya from “The Lonely Gourmet.” 🔥 Key highlights: Freshness is MAXED out. Oysters — insanely sweet, highly recommended. Grilled Sea Bass — tender and sweet, rivals fresh Cantonese steamed fish.👌👍 Grilled Beef Tongue — super tender, must-order.👌❤️ Salmon Rice Bowl — okay, but personally not a fan of the roe (slightly fishy). Depends on your taste. Sweet Shrimp & Uni — sweet on sweet — a must-order!! Never had seafood this sweet before. Izakaya Tonchinkan 📍 713 W Duarte Rd #H, Arcadia, CA 91007 #JapaneseFood #JapaneseCuisine #LARestaurants #RestaurantRecs #HiddenGemEats #Sushi