Echo Park, Los Angeles · restaurant
Half‑indoor, half‑outdoor izakaya tucked just off Sunset, with dim lighting, exposed brick, and a vibe that feels both elegant and easy. The skewers steal the show (chicken hearts, wagyu, pork jowl), but the starters—Japanese Caesar, tempura, chilled soba—pull their weight. And yes, the sake list is serious; the kind you want to take your time with.