Shirube

4.8

158 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Healthy

The first ever Shirube was established in Tokyo, in 1968, by Takashi Uno, who quickly earned the nickname 'God Father of Izakaya'. Since then, it has become a business passed down from father to sons, who have grown Shirube to 12 locations all over Japan. Kodai and Yudai Uno have brought Shirube to Santa Monica, for its first ever U.S location. We are a traditional, Japanese Izakaya centered around quality food and amazing customer service. Our signature dishes of Sashimi Mori, Aburi Shime Saba, Corn Ribs, and Mentaiko Udon, are rapidly winning the hearts of all who give them a try. Our ever growing cocktail menu, has a blend of sake and shochu based beverages to delight the senses and offer a unique and memorable take on your favorite drinks. The interior is moody and carefully cultivated to give a cozy, intimate feeling to our diners.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Izakaya, Washoku
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:45 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:15 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 393-2533
Website
https://shirubeusa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kodai Uno

Location
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1410
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Wilshire Blvd x 5th street right beside Chevron
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Wine

Experiences

Private Room
Multiple dates available
The Private Room is separated from the main dining. It seats up to 8 comfortably, and is designed for a more private and excluded experience.

Edamame $5.00
Sea Salt & Lime
Kakuni Taco$5.00
Braised Sakura Pork Belly, Takana Mayo
Tomato Salad$6.00
Cherry Tomato, Sushi Ginger, Cilantro
Corn Ribs$6.00
Corn on the Cob, Shoyu Butter
Negitoro$7.00
Tuna, Avocado, Nori Wasabi, Tobiko, Garlic Bread
KarraAge Jan$8.00
Chicken Karaage, Chili Ponzu, Cilantro
Ebi Chili Mayo $9.00
Spicy Prawn Tempura, Sous Vide Egg
Salmon Sashimi$20.00
Fresh Salmon, Lime, Kelp Salt

What 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Shirube is a delightful hidden gem in Santa Monica, offering "amazing izakaya classics" with a modern Cali-fusion twist. Guests rave about the "tremendous value for price," "unique and outstanding" dishes, and the "super friendly" service. Highlights include sushi tacos, corn ribs, and a chic atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

158 Reviews

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Molly
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food but a bit expensive for what you get :(
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Carol
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
A little disappointed in the food and our plates sat in front of us well after we were done. For a place that puts a time limit on how long you can stay, I feel that clearing plates should be done in a timely manner. Maybe they were short staffed the night we were there.
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Daphne
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super friendly and attentive staff! The food is delicious and features interesting combinations of ingredients. It’s a hit with us!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Everyone genuinely looked happy to be at work (which I think is rare in LA) . The hostess was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was amazing!!! I would give it more than 5 stars if possible!!
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Delicious
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem. Food was all delicious except the hamachi was on the fishy side. Definitely order the corn ribs! Great service.
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Trevor
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing 10/10 experience at Shirubē. They nailed every detail.
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Victor
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and staff. The menu has a lot of different options and the food has all sorts of flavors. Great experience.
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Terri
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Simply Delicious! Neighborhood gem AND if you don't live nearby, this is worth the drive.
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Constanze
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time at Shirube and we enjoyed it to the fullest. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, the food was amazing and also the mocktails were very tasty. The prices are reasonable. The music was not a great match for the ambience (90s Hip Hop) but was quiet enough not to bother us. The restaurant itself gives more of a quiet impression. We enjoyed that.
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Susan
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Highly recommend the daikon salad, eggplant, tofu and wagyu meatballs. The mushroom udon was just okay. Nice staff.
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FAQs

Shirube is rated 4.8 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1410

Additional information

Cross street
Wilshire Blvd x 5th street right beside Chevron
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:45 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:15 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Izakaya, Washoku
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kodai Uno
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Wine

Website
https://shirubeusa.com/
Phone number
(310) 393-2533

Shirube

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Private Room

Menu

Sips

Sapporo Premium Draft 12oz$5.00

Hakutsuru Junmai Hot Sake$6.00

Japanese Style “Whiskey” Coke $8.00

Yaegaki$6.00

Glass Wine$10.00

Bites

Edamame $5.00

Kakuni Taco$5.00

Tomato Salad$6.00

Corn Ribs$6.00

Negitoro$7.00

KarraAge Jan$8.00

Ebi Chili Mayo $9.00

Salmon Sashimi$20.00

What 158 people are saying

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