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West Hollywood - Izakaya Tora restaurant
4.3

Izakaya Tora

  • West Hollywood
  • $$$
  • Sushi
  • Upscale
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Divine bites in every plate

Few things compare to the decadent Nigiri Omakase, the buttery soft seabass Yakitori, and the heavenly salmon sushi at Izakaya Tora. Their ingenious creativity stands out in every delightful bite, as described by customers in their glowing reviews. Every morsel is fresh, and the taste can be best described as 'delicious', 'mouthwatering', and 'a foodie heaven'. However, beware of the portion sizes and the limited variety, they are the two minor chinks in their otherwise shining armor.

  • Great Taste

    Food described as 'delicious', 'mouthwatering', and creates a 'foodie heaven'.

  • Okay Value

    Average prices, good food, but nothing stands out as special or unique.

  • Bad Variety

    Limited menu lacks options, leaving some palettes unsatisfied.

Top 3 dishes at Izakaya Tora

  1. 1

    Nigiri Omakase 🏆

    Many praised the fresh, high-quality fish and beautiful presentation.

    Nigiri Omakase dish
  2. 2

    Seabass Yakitori

    Sea bass yakitori described as heavenly, tender, sweet, and buttery soft.

    Seabass Yakitori dish
  3. 3

    Salmon Sushi

    Melt-in-your-mouth salmon sushi; exceptionally fresh and flavorful.

    Salmon Sushi dish

Vibe: Cacophony spoils the ambience

While the restaurant buzzes with a lively and hip ambience, it's cramped and noisy, often detracting from the total experience. The bright lighting and noisy setting hamper its potential as a date night spot. And if you're hoping to unwind with drinks, be prepared to pay a little more than expected.

  • Great Buzz

    Lively and bustling strip, hip and fun ambience, draws cool crowd.

  • Bad Drinks

    Overpriced drink options detract from the overall enjoyment.

Perks: Kickback service, yet chaotic parking

Despite the loud music and crowded space, Izakaya Tora manages to offer excellent, fast, friendly, and attentive service. Making a reservation here is as easy as a breeze, which is a relief considering the challenging parking situation. For people watching, the patio makes an interesting spot, despite the cozy seating.

  • Great Service

    Service consistently described as excellent, fast, friendly, and attentive.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Patios mentioned for people watching, though sometimes seating is uncomfortably close.

  • Bad For Groups

    Small, not ideal for large groups; reservation necessary for better experience.