Yamashiro
1999 N. Sycamore Ave, Hollywood CA 90068Family owned since 1948, Yamashiro is one Los Angeles landmark that continues to be both relevant and even cutting edge, while remaining true to its rich heritage. This restaurant and event venue not only serves up some of the most breathtaking views in the city, but it also draws in the crowds with its Asian inspired menu – dishes like the aromatic Truffle Hamachi and the decadent Wagyu Steak on a Himalayan Salt Plate prove that there is nothing conventional about their classic specialties. Yamashiro also boasts a Koi pond, which is surrounded by manicured gardens that also serve as fitting backdrops to wedding ceremonies and other special events. The chic dining room is worth visiting year-round, and the new Pagoda Bar is the latest summer destination.
Serene Cuisine
Review by TableAgent
A landmark restaurant set on the eastern edge of the Hollywood Hills, Yamashiro is renowned for its spectacular views over Los Angeles. The structure dates back to 1914, when the wealthy Bernheimer brothers commissioned the construction of a suitable showcase for their extensive collection of Asian treasures. The resultant building is a replica of a palace in the Yamashiro mountains near Kyoto, Japan. Most of the original art collection was auctioned off in 1922 following the death of one of the brothers, but the building itself grew in importance, beginning in the “roaring twenties” when it became the host of the exclusive 400 Club, whose members included prominent personalities in the film industry. It’s no surprise that such a charismatic building has been used in many movies over more than five decades, among them Marlon Brando’s The Teahouse Of The August Moon (1956) and, more recently, 2005’s Memoirs of a Geisha.
At the beginning of World War II, the building was clad in board and paint to disguise it from people who might want to damage such a conspicuous reminder of Japan, and used as a military school for boys. When the war was over, the property was purchased by a builder, who added a second story and carved it up into 15 apartments. In 1948 Thomas O. Glover bought what was, by then, a fairly dilapidated structure, intending to flatten everything and redevelop the site. Just in time, he discovered the ornate woodwork and silk wallpaper hidden under layers of paint, and realized the building was too important to demolish. The ensuing restoration took 20 years and resulted in the sublime structure we see today. Yamashiro became a restaurant in the 1960s, but continues to benefit from ongoing improvements to the building and grounds.
Day or night, the views are incredible, although the nighttime ones are more romantic (if you arrive at dusk you get the best of both worlds). But while the setting is undeniably a huge draw, the food shouldn’t be overlooked. Executive Chef Jason Park and Chef de Cuisine Brock Kleweno have devised a well-considered (and award-winning) menu of CalAsian cuisine that, if our recent visit is anything to go by, outshines other supposed five-star restaurants in the city. From start to finish, our evening was a treat.
Yamashiro offers several distinct dining areas: the bar to the right of the reception (where you can have just a drink, if you prefer); the dining room to the left (in fact a labyrinth of rooms stretching around the front and side of the building); and the interior courtyard, with its Christmas lights, landscaped gardens, and stone pools, where the décor is beautiful but the views missing. Each space has its own particular ambience but all evoke a sense of opulent calm, a rare treat in hectic LA. The overall atmosphere is wonderfully intimate, and although there’s a lot of background noise from other diners, somehow it enhances the experience without being overwhelming – you can still carry on a normal conversation. There is music – piped into the restaurant, and live from a DJ in the bar area most Fridays and Saturdays – but it's not intrusive.
Yamashiro appeals to all kinds of diners – small groups of friends, large parties celebrating special occasions, Japanese tourists, businessmen doing deals, and couples on romantic nights out. After all, who can resist spending the evening in good company, with Los Angeles laid out like a shimmering carpet below? Even if your table doesn’t face out directly over the city, there are lovely vistas from the side tables, and you can spend a few minutes before and after your meal contemplating them, perhaps taking a walk along the paths through the landscaped gardens. Be sure to look for the 600-year-old pagoda, brought over from Japan by the Bernheimers and said to be the oldest building in California.
Not surprisingly, the restaurant’s stunning function rooms, which can accommodate between 30 and 1,000 people, are popular for weddings, corporate events, and galas. And if the question of what to wear to such a place poses a dilemma, take heart: you can dress up to the nines or come in casual clothing – this is a place to see not be seen.
For our visit, we had to change the booking at very short notice, but they managed to accommodate us, despite the restaurant being busy. We were seated in the main restaurant, at a table with partial city views. Our server, Tricia, was ultra-friendly, and had great suggestions for wines by the glass and non-alcoholic cocktails (we chose a potent blended Margarita, a smooth Carmel Road Chardonnay, and a Virgin Mai Tai). In hindsight, we’re glad we'd ordered quickly; if we’d opened the extensive drinks list it would have taken us hours to decide from among the huge array of beverages, which include California wines, hot sakes, chilled sakes, bottled and draft beers, plus various elixir tonics and teas. And that's before you get to the cocktail menu, which features no less than nine varieties of Martini.
The food menu is likewise vast, encompassing sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls (aka “Yama's Rockin' Rolls”), soups, salads, steaks, fish, and more. Vegetarians will have a hard time here (though there is at least one meat-free salad and entrée), while fish and sushi lovers will be in their element. And how about these for the ultimate in surf ‘n’ turf: Cracked Pepper Filet Mignon and Australian Lobster Tail, or Wagyu ‘Kobe’ Ribeye and Grilled Prawns?
Our appetizers arrived quickly, and in generous sizes. Yamashiro Crispy Chicken comprised four thick strips of meat coated in what looked like Rice Krispies resting on a pile of succulent apple-cabbage coleslaw in a mustard-tinged dressing. Scattered over the top were 'crispy potato ribbons,' which were more like warm chips. Delicious as it was, we chose not to finish the dish in case we couldn’t manage the entrées.
Our second appetizer was straightforward yellowtail, tuna, and unagi (freshwater eel) sushi, two pieces of each, served simply with hot wasabi and thinly sliced ginger. Delicious and impeccable. If you like sushi but have a hard time deciding which type to choose, note that Yamashiro offers a variety of sushi platters to spare you the agony.
It was a good 15 minutes before our entrées were served – understandable, as the dining room was busy, and we were grateful for the breathing space anyway. The Sweet and Spicy Shrimp was stunning, the five crustaceans coated delicately in a sauce that struck the right balance between the two flavors, accompanied by sticky rice in a cake form and small chunks of pan-fried bok choy and scallions that added a splash of color.
Our second entrée was Chipotle-Citrus Lamb Chops – five small cutlets with a hint of heat, the edges char-grilled to perfection, the middle mouthwateringly juicy. The accompanying wild rice with pieces of palm hearts, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes was competently cooked, if less than thrilling.
The third dish, Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna, was another tour de force – four huge chunks of perfectly seared fish, served with two wedges of yuzu-chili potato gratin, an Asian take on the French gratin dauphinois. The sautéed maitake mushrooms and tomatoes that came as part of the dish were too pretty to eat (almost).
When we had sat down to dinner, we had commented on how difficult it is to eat a three-course meal in most restaurants in this country; however, when it came to the crunch, we found it impossible to resist going the whole hog. Yamashiro’s desserts, courtesy of pastry chef Alejandro Andrade, are dainty but hearty. The Warm Chocolate Soufflé Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce, while – contrary to its description – wasn’t served warm, took precisely three seconds to scoff. The cake was slightly crunchy on the outside, the chocolate not too dark or sugary – in short, it satisfied our craving for something sweet without being sickly.
Our second dessert, Strawberry Preserve Filled Donuts, was devoured in record time too. The donuts weren't particularly light or fluffy, but were freshly cooked. The accompanying 'dip' of crème anglaise was actually a small bowlful – way more than was necessary for the donuts, but we weren’t complaining.
To sum up, Yamashiro is an outstanding restaurant where the talent in the kitchen more than matches the location. Everything we tried – even the lattes – was excellent, and, although you leave with your wallet noticeably lighter than when you came (we paid around $75 per person including service, for two and a half courses and one drink each), I reckon it's worth every cent. For a special occasion or just a 'what-the-heck' moment, a visit to this restaurant is justified. In fact, the only downside we can think of is that the restrooms are located downstairs, so plan your beverage consumption accordingly!
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Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 1999 N. Sycamore Ave, Hollywood CA 90068
- Cross Street: Franklin Blvd
- Location: Central / Downtown LA | Hollywood
- Cuisine: Asian |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Unknown
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Dinner |
- Parking: Valet Parking |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard |
- Corkage Fee: 20.00 | Per Bottle
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Staff:
Andre Ulloa
| Owner
- Website: http://www.yamashirorestaurant.com
- Phone: (323) 466-5125
- Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Valet Parking, Personal Wines Allowed,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip,
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- Dinner - Main Dining Room 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Bar - Main Dining Room 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- What is movie night?
- Every Wednesday night at 8pm, Yamashiro presents a different movie in the garden area, shown on a HD projector and accompanied by cocktails and a full service menu.
- Does the restaurant have a view?
- Yes, the restaurant is perched on top of a hill and there is a spectacular view of downtown L.A., Hollywood, Beverly Hills and sometimes even the beaches.
- What is the Darth Vader?
- The Darth Vader is one of the Yamashiro Makizushi Rolls, made with spicy tuna, tobiko, cucumber, avocado, black rice, and spicy mayo.
- Do you have valet parking?
- Yes, Yamashiro offers valet parking accommodations for $8.00.
- Do you host private parties?
- Yes, parties of 30-300 guests can be held in the Garden and Skyview Room. The entire restaurant may be used to accommodate parties up to 1,000 guests. Customized dining options can be arranged.
- What is the dress code for this restaurant?
- The dress code is business casual, meaning shorts, t-shirts, beach and athletic wear will not be permitted, and collared shirts are required for gentlemen.
- What forms of payment are accepted?
- Yamashiro accepts all forms of payment.
- Does this restaurant serve sake?
- Yes, in fact, Yamashiro has a sake menu with several different options.
- Will be in area Oct. 2 - Oct.4. Considering cock tails and/or dinner. Does bar require reservation?
- The bar does not require a reservation.
Menus
Dining Menu
Chilled Sake
CLEAN
- Isle of Paradise (7 oz carafe) 15.00
- Ichishima (Honjozo) 720 ml est. 1790--linear, subtle, nuts, dry
- Isle of Paradise (Bottle) 50.00
- Ichishima (Honjozo) 720 ml est. 1790--linear, subtle, nuts, dry
- Living Jewel (Bottle) 20.00
- Tozai (Junmai) 300 ml est. 1954--easy, white grape, clean, neutral
AROMATIC
- Cabin in the Snow (7 oz carafe) 19.00
- Yuki no Basha (Junmai Gingo) 720 ml est. 1903--luscious, strawberry, papaya, lightly sweet
- Cabin in the Snow (Bottle) 65.00
- Yuki no Basha (Junmai Gingo) 720 ml est. 1903--luscious, strawberry, papaya, lightly sweet
- Lightness (Bottle) 29.00
- Chikurin Karoyaka (Junmai Gingo) 300 ml est. 1867--well balanced, cherry, organic, slightly sweet
FLAVORFUL
- Seven Spearsmen (7 oz carafe) 18.00
- Schichi Hon Yari (Junmai) 720 ml est. 1540--mellow, soft earthiness, ripe melon, neutral
- Seven Spearsmen (Bottle) 60.00
- Schichi Hon Yari (Junmai) 720 ml est. 1540--mellow, soft earthiness, ripe melon, neutral
- Distinguished Warlord (Bottle) 21.00
- Hideyoshi (Namacho Honjozu) 300 ml est. 1689--unpasteurized, raw, vibrant, lychee, medium dry
NGORI
- Cabin Unfiltered (7 oz carafe) 19.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Gingo Nigori) 720 ml est. 1903--misty, tropical fruits, slightly sweet
- Cabin Unfiltered (Bottle) 65.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Gingo Nigori) 720 ml est. 1903--misty, tropical fruits, slightly sweet
- Snow Maiden (Bottle) 21.00
- Tozai (Junmai Nigori) 300 ml est. 1954--blizzard like, bright, fresh fruit, medium sweet
ULTRA PREMIUM
- Ancient Pillars (7 oz carafe) 25.00
- Nanbu Binjin (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1915--explosive, hints of citrus and marshmallow, lingering finesse
- Ancient Pillars (Bottle) 120.00
- Nanbu Binjin (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1915--explosive, hints of citrus and marshmallow, lingering finesse
- Liquid Gold (Bottle) 187.00
- Watari Bune (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1854--cult classic, deep flavors, luscious fruits, award-winning
FLAVORED
- Hana 14.00
- Lychee
- Hana 14.00
- Fuji apple
BEER
- Sapporo 7.00
- Japan
- Harp 7.00
- USA
- Blue Moon 7.00
- USA
- Firestone 7.00
- USA
- Sam Adams (seasonal) 6.00
- USA
- Pyramid Apricot 7.00
- USA
- Negra Modelo 7.00
- Mexico
- Peroni 7.00
- Italy
BEER
- Asahi 12oz 7.00
- Japan
- Asahi 20oz 9.00
- Japan
- Sapporo 20oz 9.00
- Japan
- Sapporo Light 7.00
- Japan
- Coors Light 6.00
- USA
- Corona 6.00
- Mexico
- Singha 12oz 6.00
- Thailand
- Singha 20oz 9.00
- Thailand
- St. Paul (Non-alcoholic) 6.00
- Germany
GINGER BEER
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS AND MARTINIS
- Norman's Mai-Tai 12.00
- light rum, Myer's dark rum, passion fruit, secret ingredient
- Bushido Martini 12.00
- absolut citron, raspberry liqueur, sparkling wine, peach-schnapps, pineapple, cranberry
- Yamo-Jito 12.00
- junmai sake, triple-sec, cane sugar, cranberry, fresh mint
- Bernheimer Basil-Jito 12.00
- skyy vodka, muddled strawberry, basil, sweet and sour, soda
- The Q-Tea 12.00
- absolut wild tea, vodka, fresh cucumber water, simple syrup, fresh lemon and lychee juice
- Ginger N' Rita 12.00
- tequila, elixir-g, sweet and sour
- Raspberry Lemondrop Martini 12.00
- hangar one citrus vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon, simple syrup, fresh raspberry puree
- Infused Pineapple Sake-tini 12.00
- house infused pineapple sake, sky pineapple vodka, agave nectar and fresh lemon juice
- Lychee Martini 12.00
- skyy vodka, lychee sake, lychee juice
- Ichigo Veev 12.00
- veev acai berry spirit, fresh strawberry juice, lemon squeeze
- Moscow Mule 12.00
- Russian standard, platinum vodka, homemade ginger beer, squeeze of lime, served in copper mug
HOT STARTERS
- Kurobuta Pork Carnitas 12.00
- scallion-risotto cake, hoisin reduction, honey-mustard
- Pan Seared Crab Cakes 17.00
- teardrop tomato pico de gallo, preserved lemon & cracked pepper aioli
- Crispy Chicken 13.00
- spicy plum sauce, apple-cabbage slaw, potato chips
- Calamari Tempura 14.00
- chipotle-cilantro tartar
- Spicy Seafood Hot Pot 9.00
- shrimp, scallop, cod, New Zealand mussel, shitake mushrooms, snow peas, glass noodles
- Seafood Tempura 15.00
- shrimp, scallop, cod, sake-ponzu dipping sauce, yuzu Chile cream sauce
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice 16.00
- black tobiko, micro arugula
COLD STARTERS
- Truffle Hamachi 16.00
- white truffle infused ponzu, teardrop tomato-garlic confit, micro arugula
- Snow Crab & Spicy Tuna Napoleon 16.00
- avocado, wild arugula, wasabi aioli
- Sake-Ponzu Oyster Shooter 4.00
- willapa bay oyster, scallion, smelt egg, chili paste
- Farmers Market Salad 10.00
- field greens and market vegetables, goat cheese, roasted garlic croutons, shiso-champagne vinaigrette
- Wakame Seaweed Salad 12.00
- cucumber, carrot, sesame rice wine vinaigrette
- Miso Sesame Chicken Salad 14.00
- mizuna, napa cabbage, snow peas, wonton crisps
- Sashimi Salad 15.00
- albacore, ahi, whitefish, salmon, hamachi, field greens, preserved lemon vinaigrette
- Seared Rare Filet Mignon Carpaccio 14.00
- soy vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan, sesame seeds, micro greens, crispy shallots
- Charred Albacore 16.00
- serrano Chile, blackened shallots, cilantro, tomatillo-ponzu salsa
SUSHI
- Unagi 7.00
- Salmon 6.00
- Salmon Egg 7.00
- Scallop 8.00
- Uni 10.00
- Shrimp 6.00
- Sweet Shrimp 7.00
- Ahi 7.00
- Albacore 6.00
- Whitefish 8.00
- Hamachi 7.00
SASHIMI
- Unagi 14.00
- Salmon 14.00
- Scallop 15.00
- Uni 19.00
- Shrimp 12.00
- Sweet Shrimp 14.00
- Ahi 14.00
- Albacore 12.00
- Whitefish 14.00
- Hamachi 14.00
ROLL
- Unagi 8.00
- Salmon 8.00
- Salmon Egg 8.00
- Scallop 8.00
- Uni 11.00
- Shrimp 7.00
- Sweet Shrimp 8.00
- Ahi 8.00
- Albacore 7.00
- Whitefish 7.00
- Hamachi 8.00
- Spicy Tuna 7.00
- California 7.00
- Dragon 18.00
- Rainbow 15.00
- Crunchy 15.00
HOUSE-MADE SAUCES
- Spicy Mayonaise 1.00
- Eel Sauce 1.00
- Ponzu 1.00
- Spicy Ponzu 2.00
- Truffle Ponzu 2.00
SUSHI SELECTION
- Sushi Selection 32.00
- ahi, hamachi, albacore, whitefish, salmon, shrimp, scallop, unagi, spicy tuna, avocado
HOUSE SPECIALTY ROLLS
- Spicy Tuna & Soy Roasted Shishito 14.00
- snow crab, avocado, cucumber, house made eel sauce
- Smoked Salmon 15.00
- cream cheese, cucumber, yuzu-caper sauce
- Prosciutto 13.00
- goat cheese, melon, arugula, soy paper, basil-mirin sauce
- Reclining Buddha 13.00
- shrimp, red jalapeno, cilantro, peanuts, nappa cabbage, soy paper, spicy ponzu
- Spicy Yellowtail & Toasted Macademia 14.00
- mango, coconut, kaiware, soy paper, tropical sauce
- Black Forbidden Rice (aka Darth Radar Roll) 16.00
- spicy tuna, tobiko, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo
ENTREES
- Shoyu Glazed Black Cod 32.00
- sauteed mustard greens, maitake mushrooms, wasabi mashed potatoes, soy daikon sauce
- Asian BBQ Baby Back Ribs 29.00
- mashed yams, Asian five-spice, cornbread, sauteed kale
- Maine Lobster with Seafood Risotto 42.00
- edamame & asparagus, citrus lobster jus
- Miso Chipotle Lamb Rack 32.00
- bell paper quinoa, market vegetable salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Loch Duart Salmon 32.00
- roasted asparagus, preserved-lemon smashed potatoes, fried capers, miso cream
- House Made Vegetarian Pasta 26.00
- made fresh daily, farmers market vegetables
- Yuzu-Avocado Jumbo Prawns 32.00
- orzo, white soy tomato confit, heirloom baby carrots
- Jidori Chicken Breast 25.00
- caramelized onion wild rice, soy-garlic french beans, shisho pesto
- Filet Mignon with Cabernet Reduction 39.00
- wasabi twice baked potatoes, roasted broccolini
- American Wagyu Steak 39.00
- crispy onions, fingerling potato, shiitake, broccolini, ginger-tomato salsa
- Himalayan Salt Plate 69.00
- American wagyu steak seared and served on a Himalayan salt plate (The salt plate is a dense block of translucent pink salt hand-cut from ancient mineral deposits. We heat it over 400 degrees allowing the steak to be cooked at the table--imparting a full taste and a new level of flavor complexity).
DESSERTS
- Strawberry Preserve-Filled Doughnuts 10.00
- strawberry buttermilk ice cream, vanilla creme anglaise
- Blood Orange Meringue 10.00
- white chocolate sauce, pecan cookie crust
- Warm Chocolate Souffle 10.00
- vanilla ice cream, creme anglaise, hot fudge sauce
- New York Style Cheesecake 10.00
- raspberry sauce, vanilla creme anglaise, graham cracker crust
- Trio of Sorbets 10.00
- house made seasonal sorbets, muscat flavored fresh fruit
- Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich 10.00
- warm peanut butter-chocolate chip cookies, dulce de leche ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauces, candied walnuts
- Dessert Sushi 10.00
- kiwi strawberry hand roll, mango sushi, melon sushi, berry-mascarpone sushi
DESSERT MARTINIS
- Chocolate Martini 12.00
- your choice of milk chocolate or white chocolate, absolut vanilla, fresh house made chocolate sauce, godiva chocolate liqueur, white creme de cacao, bailey's
- Mocha Espresso Martini 12.00
- absolut vanilla, fresh brewed espresso, kahlua, bailey's and a splash of dark godiva chocolate
DESSERT WINES & LIQUERS
- Dolce 'Liquid Gold' by Far Niente 18.00
- Napa Valley--2006 American late harvest wine semillon/sauvignon blanc
- Ventura Limoncello 12.00
- traditional Italian recipe hand crafted from small fresh batches in Ventura, California
- Ports 0.00
- please inquire with your server for our sommelier's port selections
TEAS
BLACK TEAS
- Yunan 6.00
- China: full bodied & robust with a chocolaty end note
- Cassis 6.00
- China: distinct cassis (black currant) paired with anhui province black tea
GREEN TEAS
- Yun Wa Cha 6.00
- China: grown high in the clouds on Misty Lu Shan. This tea is pleasantly sweet with a long finish
- Fiji 6.00
- China: deep, broad & rewarding green tea with the exciting wild pineapple & papaya
TISANE TEA
- Once Upon a Tea 6.00
- boldly based in rooibos with mellow notes of vanilla, the rich texture of chocolate & the defining essence of mint all blend together deliciously ever after
- Myrtle Masala 6.00
- warm & lemony with the adventure of spice
Dine and Ride Lounge Menu
$49.00
Includes Valet Parking, Menu Package & Hollywood Bowl Shuttle Service. Restaurant seating and shuttle departure times vary. For specific seating time and shuttle information, please submit your reservation request.
Cocktails, Wine, and Beer
- Norman's Mai Tai 0.00
- Light rum, myer's dark rum, passion fruit, secret ingredient
- Infused Pineapple Saki Tini 0.00
- House infused pineapple sake, Skyy pineapple vodka, agave nectar, and fresh lemon juice
- Wine by the Glass 0.00
- House red or white
- Draught Beer 0.00
- Select from 8 available draught beers
Appetizers
- Crispy Chicken 0.00
- Spicy plum sauce, apple-cabbage slaw, potato chips
- Calamari Tempura 0.00
- Chipotle-cilantro tartar
- Green Goddess Wedge 0.00
- Iceburg, teardrop tomato, goat cheese, neuskies bacon crisps
- Ahi Poke 0.00
- Tomato, macadamia nuts, onion, soy-sesame marinade, wasabi aioli
Additional Appetizers
- Truffle Hamachi 0.00
- White truffle infused ponzu, teardrop tomato-garlic confit, micro arugula
- Pan Roasted Crab Cakes 0.00
- Teardrop tomato pico de gallo, preserved lemon and cracked pepper aioli
- Kurubuta Pork Carnitas 0.00
- Scallion-risotto cake, hoisin reduction, honey-mustard
- Sushi Starter (6pc) 0.00
- Ahi, hamachi, salmon, California Roll
Dine and Ride Dinner Menu
$64.00
Includes valet parking, menu package, and Hollywood Bowl or Kodak Theatre shuttle service upon reservation. Restaurant seating and shuttle departure times vary. For specific seating time and shuttle information, please submit your reservation request.
First Course
- Farmers Market Salad 0.00
- Field greens and market vegetables, goat cheese, roast garlic croutons, shiso-champagne vinaigrette
- Miso Soup 0.00
- Enoki mushrooms, tofu, scallion
- Edamame 0.00
Second Course
- Jidori Chicken Breast 0.00
- Caramelized onion wild rice, soy-garlic French beans, shiso pesto
- Asian BBQ Baby Back Ribs 0.00
- Mashes yams, Asian five-spice cornbread, sauteed kale, house-made spicy BBQ sauce
- Loch Duart Salmon 0.00
- Roasted asparagus, preserved lemon smashed potatoes, fried capers, miso cream
- Vegetarian Udon Pasta 0.00
- Sweet and spicy udon, farmers market vegetables
Dessert
- Warm Chocolate Souffle Cake 0.00
- Vanilla ice cream, creme anglaise, hot fudge sauce
- Trio of Sorbet 0.00
- House-made seasonal sorbets, muscat flavored fresh fruit
- Fresh Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (available to go) 0.00
- Hot caramel and chocolate sauces
Additional First Courses
- Truffle Hamachi 0.00
- White truffle infused ponzu, teardrop tomato-garlic confit, micro arugula
- Pan Seared Crab Cakes 0.00
- Teardrop tomato pico de gallo, preserved lemon and cracked pepper aioli
- Kurubuta Pork Carnitas 0.00
- Scallion-risotto cake, hoisin reduction, honey-mustard
- Sushi Starter (6pc) 0.00
- Ahi, hamachi, salmon, California roll
Additional Second Courses
- Shoya Glazed Black Cod 0.00
- Sauteed mustard greens, maitake mushrooms, wasabi mashed potatoes, soy daikon sauce ($8)
- Fillet Mignon with Cabernet Reduction 0.00
- Wasabi twice baked potato, roast broccolini ($20)
- American Wagyu Steak 0.00
- Crispy onions, fingerling potato, shiitake, broccolini, ginger-tomato salsa
- Sushi Selection (10pc) 0.00
- Ahi, hamachi, albacore, whitefish, salmon, shrimp, scallop, unagi, spicy tuna, avocado ($8)
Lounge Menu
Chilled Sake
Clean
- Isle of Paradise (7oz carafe) 15.00
- Ichishima (Honjozo) 720ml est. 1790-linear, subtle, nuts, dry.
- Living Jewel (Bottle) 20.00
- Tozai (Junmai) 300ml est. 1954-easy, white grape, clean, neutral.
- Isle of Paradise (Bottle) 50.00
- Ichishima (Honjozo) 720ml est. 1790-linear, subtle, nuts, dry.
Aromatic
- Cabin in the Snow (7oz carafe) 19.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Ginnjo) 720ml est. 1903-luscious, strawberry, papaya, slightly sweet.
- Lightness (Bottle) 29.00
- Chikurin Karoyaka (Junmai Ginjo) 300ml est. 1867- well balanced, cherry, organic, slightly sweet.
- Cabin in the Snow (Bottle) 65.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Ginnjo) 720ml est. 1903-luscious, strawberry, papaya, slightly sweet.
Flavorful
- Seven Spearsmen (7 oz carafe) 18.00
- Schichi Hon Yari (Junmai) 720 ml est. 1540--mellow, soft earthiness, ripe melon, neutral
- Seven Spearsmen (Bottle) 60.00
- Schichi Hon Yari (Junmai) 720 ml est. 1540--mellow, soft earthiness, ripe melon, neutral
- Distinguished Warlord (Bottle) 21.00
- Hideyoshi (Namacho Honjozu) 300 ml est. 1689--unpasteurized, raw, vibrant, lychee, medium dry
Ngori
- Cabin Unfiltered (7 oz carafe) 19.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Gingo Nigori) 720 ml est. 1903--misty, tropical fruits, slightly sweet
- Cabin Unfiltered (Bottle) 65.00
- Yuki no Bosha (Junmai Gingo Nigori) 720 ml est. 1903--misty, tropical fruits, slightly sweet
- Snow Maiden (Bottle) 21.00
- Tozai (Junmai Nigori) 300 ml est. 1954--blizzard like, bright, fresh fruit, medium sweet
Ultra Premium
- Ancient Pillars (7 oz carafe) 25.00
- Nanbu Binjin (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1915--explosive, hints of citrus and marshmallow, lingering finesse
- Ancient Pillars (Bottle) 120.00
- Nanbu Binjin (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1915--explosive, hints of citrus and marshmallow, lingering finesse
- Liquid Gold (Bottle) 187.00
- Watari Bune (Junmai Daiginjo) 720 ml est. 1854--cult classic, deep flavors, luscious fruits, award-winning
Flavored
- Hana 14.00
- Lychee
- Hana 14.00
- Fuji apple
Beer
- Sapporo 7.00
- Japan
- Harp 7.00
- USA
- Blue Moon 7.00
- USA
- Firestone 7.00
- USA
- Sam Adams (seasonal) 6.00
- USA
- Pyramid Apricot 7.00
- USA
- Negra Modelo 7.00
- Mexico
- Peroni 7.00
- Italy
Beer
- Asahi 12oz 7.00
- Japan
- Asahi 20oz 9.00
- Japan
- Sapporo 20oz 9.00
- Japan
- Sapporo Light 7.00
- Japan
- Coors Light 6.00
- USA
- Corona 6.00
- Mexico
- Singha 12oz 6.00
- Thailand
- Singha 20oz 9.00
- Thailand
- St. Paul (Non-alcoholic) 6.00
- Germany
Ginger Beer
Signature Cocktails and Martins
- Norman's Mai-Tai 12.00
- light rum, Myer's dark rum, passion fruit, secret ingredient
- Bushido Martini 12.00
- absolut citron, raspberry liqueur, sparkling wine, peach-schnapps, pineapple, cranberry
- Yamo-Jito 12.00
- junmai sake, triple-sec, cane sugar, cranberry, fresh mint
- Bernheimer Basil-Jito 12.00
- skyy vodka, muddled strawberry, basil, sweet and sour, soda
- The Q-Tea 12.00
- absolut wild tea, vodka, fresh cucumber water, simple syrup, fresh lemon and lychee juice
- Ginger N' Rita 12.00
- tequila, elixir-g, sweet and sour
- Raspberry Lemondrop Martini 12.00
- hangar one citrus vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon, simple syrup, fresh raspberry puree
- Infused Pineapple Sake-tini 12.00
- house infused pineapple sake, sky pineapple vodka, agave nectar and fresh lemon juice
- Lychee Martini 12.00
- skyy vodka, lychee sake, lychee juice
- Ichigo Veev 12.00
- veev acai berry spirit, fresh strawberry juice, lemon squeeze
- Moscow Mule 12.00
- Russian standard, platinum vodka, homemade ginger beer, squeeze of lime, served in copper mug
Small Hot Plates
- Pan Seared Crab Cakes 17.00
- Teardrop tomato pic de gallo, preserved lemon & cracked pepper aioli
- Kurobuta Pork Carnitas 12.00
- Scallion-risotto cake hoisin reduction, honey-mustard
- Crispy Chicken 13.00
- Spicy plum sauce, apple-cabbage slaw, potato chips
- Calamari Tem 14.00
- Chipotle-cilantro tarter
- Spicy Seafood Hot Pot 9.00
- Shrimp, scallop, New Zealand mussel, shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, glass noodles.
- Asain BBQ Baby Back Ribs 6.00
- 2 pieces, mashed yams, house made spicy bbq sauce
- Crisscut Fries with Dipping Sauces 6.00
- Sambal ketchup, yuzu-shiso ranch
- Seafood Tempura 15.00
- Shrimp, scallop, cod, sake-ponzu dipping sauce, yuzu chile cream sauce
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice 16.00
- Black tobiko, micro arugula
Small Cold Plates
- Ahi Poke 8.00
- Tomato, macadamia nuts, onion, soy-sesame marinade, wasabi aioli
- Sake-Ponzu Oyster Shooter 4.00
- Willapa bay oyster, scallion, smelt egg, chili paste
- Green Goddess Wedge 6.00
- Iceberg, teardrop tomato, goat cheese, neuskies bacon crisps
- Framers Market Salad 10.00
- Field greens and market vegetables, goat cheese, roasted garlic croutons, shiso-champagne vinaigrette
- Miso Sesame Chicken Salad 14.00
- Mizuna, napa cabbage, snow peas, wonton crisps
- Charred Albacore 16.00
- Serrano chile, blackened shallots, cilantro, tomato-ponzu salsa
- Truffle Hamachi 16.00
- White Truffle infused ponzu, teardrop tomato-garlic confit, micro arugula
Large Hot Plates
- Shoyu Glazed Black Cod 32.00
- Sauteed mustard greens, maitake mushrooms, wasabi mashed potatoes, soy daikon sauce
- Maine Lobster With Seafood Risotto 42.00
- Edamame & asparagus, citrus lobster jus
- Miso Chipotle Lamb Rack 32.00
- Bell pepper quinoa, market vegetable salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Jidori Chicken Breast 25.00
- Caramelized onion wild rice, soy-garlic french beans, shiso pesto
- American Wagyu Steak 39.00
- Crispy onions fingerling potato, shiitake, broccolini, ginger-tomato salsa
- Himalayan Salt Plate 69.00
- American Wagyu Steak seared and served on a sizzling himalayan salt plate
Sushi
- Unagi 7.00
- Salmon 6.00
- Salmon Egg 7.00
- Scallop 8.00
- Uni 10.00
- Shrimp 6.00
- Sweet Shrimp 7.00
- Ahi 7.00
- Albacore 6.00
- Whitefish 8.00
- Hamachi 7.00
Sashimi
- Unagi 14.00
- Salmon 14.00
- Scallop 15.00
- Uni 19.00
- Shrimp 12.00
- Sweet Shrimp 14.00
- Ahi 14.00
- Albacore 12.00
- Whitefish 14.00
- Hamachi 14.00
Roll
- Unagi 8.00
- Salmon 8.00
- Salmon Egg 8.00
- Scallop 8.00
- Uni 11.00
- Shrimp 7.00
- Sweet Shrimp 8.00
- Ahi 8.00
- Albacore 7.00
- Whitefish 7.00
- Hamachi 8.00
- Spicy Tuna 7.00
- California 7.00
- Dragon 18.00
- Rainbow 15.00
- Crunchy 15.00
House Specialty Rolls
- Spicy Tuna & Soy Roasted Shishito 14.00
- Snow crab avocado, cucumber, house made eel sauce
- Black Forbidden Rice (a.k.a Darth Vader) 15.00
- Spicy tuna, tobiko, cucumber avocado, spicy mayonnaise
- Smoked Salmon 15.00
- Cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, yuzu-caper sauce
- Prosciutto 13.00
- Goat cheese, melon, arugula, soy paper, basil-mirin sauce
- Reclining Buddha 13.00
- Shrimp, red jalapeno, cilantro, peanuts, nappa cabbage, soy paper, spicy ponzu
- Spicy Yellowtail & Toasted Macadamia 14.00
- Mango, cocnut, kaiware, soy paper, tropical sauce
Desserts
- Strawberry Preserve-filled Dougnuts 10.00
- Strawberry buttermilk ice cream, vanilla creme anglaise.
- Blood Orange Meringue 10.00
- White chocolate sauce, pecan cookie crust.
- Warm Chocolate Souffle Cake 10.00
- Vanilla ice cream, creme anglaise, hot fudge sauce.
- New York-Style Cheesecake 10.00
- Raspberry sauce, vanilla creme anglaise, graham cracker.
- Trio of Sorbets 10.00
- House made seasonal sorbets, muscat flavored fresh fruit.
- Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich 10.00
- Warm peanut butter-chocolate chip cookies, dulce de leche ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauces, candied walnuts.
- Dessert Sushi 10.00
- Kiwi & strawberry hand roll, mango sushi, melon sushi, berry-mascarpone sushi.
- S'mores Fudge Brownie 10.00
- Warm brownie, homemade marshmallow, graham cracker cookie dough ice cream, milk chocolate sauce.
Dessert Martinis
- Chocolate Martini 12.00
- -your choice of milk or white chocolate-absolut vanilla, fresh house made chocolate sauce, godiva chocolate liqueur, whit creme de cacao, bailey's.
- Mocha Espresso Martini 12.00
- Absolut vanilla, fresh brewed espresso, kahlua, baliey's and a splash of dark godiva chocolate liqueur.
Teas
Black Teas
- Yunan 6.00
- China-full bodied & robust with a chocolaty end note
- Cassis 6.00
- China-distinct cassis (black currant) paired with anhui province black tea
Green Teas
- Yun Wu Cha 6.00
- China-organic-grown high in the clouds on misty Lu Shan this tea is pleasently sweet with a long finish
- Fiji 6.00
- China-organic-deep, broad & rewarding green tea with the exciting wild pineapple & papaya
Tisane Teas
- Once Upon A Tea 6.00
- boldly based in rooibos with mellow notes of vanilla, the rich texture of chocolate & the defining essence of mint~all blend together deliciously ever after
- Myrtle Masala 6.00
- warm & lemony with the adventure of spice
Dessert Wines and Liqueurs
- Dolce 'Liquid Gold' by Far Niente 18.00
- Napa Valley 2006. American late harvest wine seillon/sauvignon blanc
- Ventuara Limoncello 12.00
- Traditional Italian recipe hand crafted from small fresh batches in Ventura, California
- Ports 0.00
- Please inquire with your server for our sommelier's port selections
Customer Reviews & Ratings
8.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 votes
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- Overall: 24/10
- Food: 24/10
- Service: 24/10
- Ambience: 24/10
- Value: 24/10