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Silverlake - Tsubaki restaurant
4.2

Tsubaki

  • Silverlake
  • $$$
  • Japanese
  • Upscale
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Ingenious flavor, tiny portions

Tsubaki champions creativity and freshness in its menu. Like symphonies on a plate, the Soriresu Chicken Oysters leave your taste buds serenading for more, and the subtly roasted matcha flavor in Toasted Green Tea Soft Serve keeps diners intrigued. But take note, the portions served are more of an ode to a delicate art form than a satiating meal.

  • Great Quality

    High-grade ingredients, fresh fish, and perfectly crafted dishes.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu really tiny, both in physical size and variety of dishes offered.

Top 3 dishes at Tsubaki

  1. 1

    Soriresu Chicken Oysters 🏆

    Juicy, tender, perfectly cooked, with a delightful hint of spice.

    Soriresu Chicken Oysters dish
  2. 2

    Toasted Green Tea Soft Serve

    Deliciously unique with subtle roasted matcha flavor; creamy and not too sweet.

    Toasted Green Tea Soft Serve dish
  3. 3

    Hojicha Soft Serve Parfait

    Magical, with perfect creamy texture and delicious toppings.

    Hojicha Soft Serve Parfait dish

Vibe: Intimate ambiance, startling views

Though situating itself on a busy street, Tsubaki harbors a cozy and intimate ambiance that lovers would find hard to resist. Besides the honking cars that steal moments of intimacy, it pours seemly love into its carefully curated sake, making each sip a memorable one. However, attempts to brew a trendy reputation remain lukewarm.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive, curated sake selection impressed many discerning diners.

  • Okay Buzz

    Attempts trendiness but misses on price and taste, creating a mixed experience.

  • No Views

    Busy street with honking cars startles diners and disrupts the experience.

Perks: Demanding parking, noisy atmosphere

On the perks side, Tsubaki walks a shaky tightrope. Easy online reservations are a saving grace amidst horrifying tales of parking struggles and diners uncomfortably exposed to boisterous street noises. The size of the restaurant hardly accommodates large groups, and slow service can leave you checking your watch a tad more frequently.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Easy online bookings praised; guests highly recommend making reservations.

  • Bad Service

    Multiple complaints about slow service, impacting dining experience.