We had the most amazing experience at Kinjiro! Delicious and unique dishes complimented by the amazing service made the night perfect! 100% recommend this place!
Food and Service are all highly recommended!
Little Tokyo’s best “hidden gem” and maybe I should keep this place a secret but I can’t help but share. I love izakaya and I also love an intimate space. Reservations are email only rn and you make it two weeks in advance. The food is spectacular and the whole experience feels so special. Bring someone you love, eat good food, and talk all night.
Hmm Kinjiro! Located in the Honda Plaza, with indoor and outdoor seating. This is my go-to for out of town friends (if I can secure a reservation).What I love and also sometimes hate about Kinjiro is that it is owner-ran, the one and only Jun takes reservations, seats, takes orders, serves, and does basically everything in between. It’s intimate because there are only a certain number of seatings and you have to reach out to Jun in advance to make the reservations.But why do I take my friends here? The food is amazing. Literally everything on the menu is amazing. My favorite is the beef tongue (it’s staying on the menu forever because it’s been on there since the first time I discovered Kinjiro… 2015?) and the truffle udon ♥️ the oysters were bomb. The MACKERAL! Not for everyone and it paired well with the sake.Honestly can’t really go wrong here… and if you have space get their dessert!
Immediately as I walked in I was turned away with a rude tone no less despite an open table across from me that was ready to be seated. The server said reservation is required but I highly doubt that every customer at the moment had made one. It was one of the most humiliating experiences of my life as everyone there stared at me as I was walking out. The server did not have to make such a scene as if he were arguing with me.
One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Every single dish we’ve tried here is delicious. Gorgeous service ware and excellent service. High quality ingredients, textures are spot on, and morish seasoning/flavors.
Can’t miss the Uni Risotto. Roasted Green Tea Panna Cotta also stands out. Great service!
It’s a wonderful experience. My roommate found this little gem in little Tokyo and it didn’t disappoint us at all!It’s a neat small space with about five tables, so yes, you definitely wanna make a reservation ahead of time. Reservations work smoothly via emails with them. They respond quickly.Though I do wish they will be available on OpenTable or Resy soon, or via Google Maps :)We came for the famous Truffle Mushroom Creamy Udon, it’s SO GOOD.I will definitely come back again to try out other things :)The service is very nice and they are friendly.Highly recommended:)
2nd visit in 3 years post COVID, and my rating is still a 5 star. Staff, food quality, timing, flavor, and price point were excellent. We loved every dish: duck, chicken, short ribs, black cod, salmon; even the curry rice! A must visit and highly recommended.
There’s a reason why one needs to book weeks in advance via email. The service was really nonpareil - cool, polite, but attentive to the last detail, as if one’s in Japan. Try the sparkling sake then order freely, as everything on the menu is guaranteed to be good :)* hamahama oysters - I still relish their freshness and the bursting umami* cold tofu - really brought forth the essence of tofu-ness* soft crab tempura - very satisfying* grilled Japanese eel & salmon ochazuke - for sure, outstanding* black sesame mousse - the dessert you want to end a wonderful meal with