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Norikaya, Los Angeles, CA

Norikaya

4.6
4.6
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
554 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4208

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2 people
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10:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Norikaya is a Handrolls & Izakaya concept by Michelin starred Chef Akira Back, offering an elevated Japanese culinary experience, focusing on refined small plates that showcase the art of simplicity and precision.

With a luxurious yet intimate atmosphere, Norikaya delivers signature dishes such as delicately crafted temaki, fresh sashimi, and seasonal tasting menus designed to highlight the finest ingredients.

Each meal is a curated journey through Japanese flavours, accompanied by a carefully selected range of sake and wines. Norikaya is the perfect setting for a sophisticated evening of exquisite Japanese cuisine and exceptional service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 33 people are saying

Norikaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Norikaya shines as an "amazing restaurant" in Koreatown, offering "incredible signature dishes" with a unique twist on traditional handrolls. Guests rave about the "outstanding food experience," "beautiful decor," and "intimate environment." The friendly staff and manager Ray enhance the dining experience, making it "highly recommended" for a special night out.
33 Reviews
  1. Kasandra

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hello, I’m not big on writing reviews partly because I normally talk about the experience but what a great first impression. Everything was delicious and the recommendations was both adventurous and still amazing. I’m for sure coming back for the unagi strawberry which you would think is not even supposed to work. But now I definitely have a new craving for. Everything was clean and welcoming. The lighting let me see what I was eating and the food came out quick but everything felt thoughtful and not rushed which was so nice since I came in super last minute. Shout out to my server who was accommodating and adding a nice touch with her notes on each dish.

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  2. jennifer

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fantastic but the server was obviously trying to rush us out which was very strange since there was only two other people dining at the same time and she wasn’t doing the same to them. Wasn’t off putting enough to prevent me from going back but something to be aware of when considering this place.

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  3. naz VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Great food ! I recommend this cozy restaurant .

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  4. Eddie VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally best hand rolls I’ve had in LA. Creative and delicious making it incredibly unique!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was not very busy. There was only one sushi chef. Took a long time to get our food. 

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  6. Gary VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant energy, food and pricing the staff and was wonderful only parking was an issue

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  7. Mindy VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, ambiance are wonderful! Standouts Unagi Strawberry (exquisite), Tropical Salmon and Yuzu Granita. This was our second visit and I can’t wait to return.

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  8. Desiree

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    While the staff tried their best to serve everyone the best they could, the place was just small over all and the staff were kind of overwhelmed. The lady who was helping us kept forgetting what drink we wanted and that we had already ordered something, it takes a while to get their attention and you can say that they are in a rush getting your order. We arrived earlier that our reserved time, yet we still had to wait for 15mins to be seated… When we were seated, my husband was almost elbow to elbow with another guest which honestly made the experience a little uncomfortable.. The serving was okay, can be considered fair for its presentation and size. It was a good one and done but there are better Japanese places where you could have a better experience.

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  9. Joshua VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Norikaya is an amazing restaurant, which features incredible signature dishes served in a wonderful restaurant with incredible staff.

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  10. Yuan

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    good quality dine LA menu. Favorite is Strawberry unagi roll

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FAQs

Norikaya is rated 4.6 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
  5. Koreatown

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Google Map for Norikaya

554 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4208

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Street & S Western Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Koreatown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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