Studio City, Los Angeles · restaurant
Family-owned since 1996 and widely credited with introducing the poke bowl to Los Angeles. The menu spans handmade udon, ramen, sashimi bowls, and a sake flight — all in a tiny strip mall tucked off Ventura Blvd that regulars treat like their personal canteen. Unpretentious, well-priced, and the kind of place where the staff already knows what you want by your second visit. Recommended: Tempura Udon, Seafood Salad, Cold Ikura Udon