Neighborhood izakaya showcasing seasonal small plates, noodle specialties, dumplings & drinks. Based on 259 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1356 Allison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 900-4900
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Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: tsubakila.comexploretock.com
Reviews
Andrea Bosquez
My boyfriend and I arrived late evening. No reservation, but they were able to accommodate us. When the server arrived, she suggested that we get 2 plates per person since everything is meant to be shared. She also said everything would have to be ordered at the same time, and they would course it out for us. We first got some drinks, then got the following dishes.
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Sarah P
Beautiful design and ambiance at dinner. Interesting menu with a wide assortment of options and flavor profiles. The braised short rib with fennel was incredibly tender and truly fantastic. The wagyu brisket udon was layered with flavor, the noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was wonderfully balanced. I recommend the winter salad as well as the soft serve with the miso, sesame swirl.
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Amil Esmailpour
I regret to give Tsubaki a rating of 1 out of 5 based on my recent visit. Unfortunately, most of the food fell short of my expectations. The Japanese Caesar salad was underwhelming with bonito, resulting in overpowering flavors that felt forced and trying too hard. Additionally, the sashimi was a complete waste of money. The fish slices were unnecessarily thick and had an unpleasant taste and odor. The sauces accompanying the sashimi seemed to compensate for the lackluster flavor of the fish itself, rather than complement it. Tsubaki would benefit from improving their sashimi-making techniques and understanding the importance of appropriate slice thickness.
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Angela B
The food and the atmosphere are amazing. Try Japanese “latzkis” if you like red caviar, I’d never think of such fusion. Sashimi santen-mori is out of this world. So are the skewers and the prime rib. “Caesar” salad has a unique twist with special sauce and sesame seeds. The taste of food is excellent, the team of servers is attentive and friendly, and oh, you’ll love the drinks and the pickled vegetables, and the desserts (I’m posting the pic of an orange rind flan). Wonderful experience, above and beyond. It’s a small upscale restaurant with a unique vibe, I strongly recommend to try it.
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Rose Peterson
Came here for a birthday dinner it was great. I called ahead to bring out a surprise dessert, and our server was excellent. With the help of the server, I picked all of the plates and it was a surprise to everyone else.
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Mel
So delicious! We loved everything we ordered. Was impressed by all the unique items on the menu, felt like everything was inventive but not trying too hard. The seafood was such high quality. Still dreaming of that ice cream dessert– and I’m not even that much of an ice cream person.
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sofi
Since I did not pay for this meal it gets 10/10! Delicious food, cute ambience. Our server was ok … But overall great place for a nice dinner! Would probably come back 🙂
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E C
I usually hate giving 5 stars because hype ruins experience. This place is legit, they don’t get the hype they deserve but I am sure in time, this place will become harder and harder to get reservations. Parking: sucks, either get lucky around the neighborhood and find street parking or valet. I would avoid going during dodger games.
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Brianna Lara
I think this is the best izakaya in LA, at least on the east side. It maintains an elegance while being a casual restaurant. Everything had a fresh element to it, lots of great vegetarian options though my favorite was the cod. High quality fish! The Hojicha parfait was stunning, love the element of crunch to soft serve. I’ve never had anything like it.
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Paul Ocker
Chef Charles puts so much love into each dish! Tsubaki dining expiernce was exceptional. One of the best meal I have had in a long time. Each dish comes out perfectly presented and the flavor and freshness of everything totally compliments the presntation. Dish after dish the food continues to amaze your pallet. The combination of ingrediants is fantastic, we ate about 15 plates off the menu and each was exemplary.
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