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Izakaya in Los Angeles: Classy Japanese Dining!
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- August 26, 2008
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Japanese style pubs known as izakaya have become extremely popular in LA in the past few years. Much like chicken wings and fried appetizers most often served at American bars, izakayas tend to base their menus around certain types of alcohol. They are also usually much more relaxed than other types of Japanese restaurants, and it's nice to know that you can kick your feet up, get a little rowdy and satisfy your beer munchies with delicious Japanese food.
Izakaya
Little Tokyo
Although it’s situated adjacent to LA’s infamous skid row, Little Tokyo enjoys a robust police presence that allows people to walk around relatively unmolested… except for that crazy “GIMME A QUARTER” lady that always seems to hit me up. The heart of the Izakaya craze.
Gimme a Quarter!!
“I said, bitch, gimme a quarter!”
Torrance/Gardena
Another area full of Japanese transplants, the South Bay boasts some of LA’s best izakayas as well as a healthy Neo-Nazi skinhead population.
Torimatsu
1425 W. Artesia Blvd #28 Gardena, CA 90248
Even though I couldn’t find this restaurant in the excellent Guidespot “business finder”, my girlfriend insisted that it be included in this guide. See baby, I listen to you.
Musha Restaurant
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Despite flagrantly flouting California’s laws on using charcoal briquettes indoors, Musha seems to pack the customers in with their fusion style izakaya offerings. Which only makes me wonder why people follow rules at all in the first place.
Despite flagrantly flouting California’s laws on using charcoal briquettes indoors, Musha seems to pack the customers in with their fusion style izakaya offerings. Which only makes me wonder why people follow rules at all in the first place.
Kung Fu Master's Guide to Izakaya
And here I thought Kung Fu was Chinese and Izakaya was Japanese… this is certainly taking cultural ecumenicalism to a new standard.
R's and L's Interchangeable in Japanese! Try it!
I rike so much! It’s so Dericioushasu!
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
333 S Alameda St Ste 314, Los Angeles, CA 90013
After enjoying resounding success with their Tustin location, Honda Ya decided to take Little Tokyo by storm. Their skewers and sushi are decent but their takoyaki octopus pastries in particular are ridiculously good.
After enjoying resounding success with their Tustin location, Honda Ya decided to take Little Tokyo by storm. Their skewers and sushi are decent but their takoyaki octopus pastries in particular are ridiculously good.
Haru-Ulala
368 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Located a block away from Ebisu, I can only surmise the baleful looks and hurtful things that the workers of these two respective establishments encounter daily. Still, the stiff competition makes for a delicious meal. Don’t miss the grilled mackerel here.
Located a block away from Ebisu, I can only surmise the baleful looks and hurtful things that the workers of these two respective establishments encounter daily. Still, the stiff competition makes for a delicious meal. Don’t miss the grilled mackerel here.
Ebisu Restaurants
356 E 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Still haven’t gotten a chance to frequent this restaurant after the employees at Haru-Ulala made me swear an unbreakable oath of loyalty to their restaurant. Still, this is America: land of the free and home of broken treaties and promises. Just ask the Native Americans! shaking my fist in the air “One day…”
Still haven’t gotten a chance to frequent this restaurant after the employees at Haru-Ulala made me swear an unbreakable oath of loyalty to their restaurant. Still, this is America: land of the free and home of broken treaties and promises. Just ask the Native Americans! shaking my fist in the air “One day…”
Japanese Liquor
Sake: Made from rice, served hot or cold, best drunk with grilled meats and sashimi. Usually a 10-15% alcohol content.
Shochu: Commonly distilled from barley or sweet potatoes, shochu has a higher alcohol content than sake with an earthy, less floral taste. Usually drunk on the rocks or as a mixed cocktail.
Beer: Japanese beer tends to be dry and crisp. The most popular Japanese brands are Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin. Goes well with everything! But you knew that.
Yakitori
Literally “Grilled bird”, Yakitori is Japan’s answer to shish kabobs, and a popular mainstay at all izakayas. Cooked over a bed of special charcoal, these small 3 inch skewers hold different types of meat and vegetables grilled to perfection. And unlike shish kabobs, you can totally enjoy them not having to worry about whether or not your hard earned greenbacks are supporting terrorism. I kid, I kid! not kidding
Hezbollah Leader/Food Critic
Death to Israel, rush hour traffic and that insidious yakitori!
Izakaya Yuzen Ken Restaurant
2755 Pacific Coast Highway A, Torrance, CA 90505
Hidden away off of PCH, Yuzen Ken is a great place to take in the ambiance of kimono clad waitresses and their vast selection of premium sakes. Ask them to bring you the sake list (more like a book) and be prepared to spend some money!
Hidden away off of PCH, Yuzen Ken is a great place to take in the ambiance of kimono clad waitresses and their vast selection of premium sakes. Ask them to bring you the sake list (more like a book) and be prepared to spend some money!
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By yours truly, a master sushi chef… cough cough
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Because if you can’t impress a white girl with your arcane knowledge of Japanese cuisine, just give up right now, homey.
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