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West LA - Tokyo Kalbi restaurant
6.8

Tokyo Kalbi

  • West LA
  • $$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Delicious beef paired with small portions

It is hard not to be entranced by the melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef or the incredibly tender Grilled Beef Tongue at Tokyo Kalbi. The richness of the meat is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to freshness. However, portions seem noticeably small and the prices chop away at the value.

  • Great Quality

    Consistently high meat quality and freshness highlighted by many customers.

  • Okay Taste

    Food quality is good, but portion sizes and prices raise concerns.

  • Bad Value

    Not a good place for value of money, pricey for what you get.

Top 3 dishes at Tokyo Kalbi

  1. 1

    Grilled Beef Tongue 🏆

    Marbled fat oozes with flavor with each succulent bite; incredibly tender.

    Grilled Beef Tongue dish
  2. 2

    Kobe Beef

    Melts in the mouth, quality marbled meat, unforgettable premium taste.

    Kobe Beef dish
  3. 3

    Daikon Nori Nori Salad

    Salad's presentation and refreshing taste are consistently praised.

    Daikon Nori Nori Salad dish

Vibe: Forgettable ambiance yet enlightening drinks

While the ambiance at Tokyo Kalbi is just average, the drinks section brightens the experience. The extensive wine list and perfect sake pairing offer a touch of adventure. Although a suitable place for a date night, don't expect an overwhelming romantic aura.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive, variable wine list; knowledgeable staff; perfect sake pairing.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Decent atmosphere but could benefit from added music

Perks: Space crunch offsets service flexibility

Tokyo Kalbi accommodates late reservations which is nice but remember, they frown upon large gatherings due to limited space. You might score a street parking slot if you are lucky and as for the service, well it is a toss of a coin.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Always accommodated late reservations with a smile, very flexible

  • Okay Service

    Service varies, ranging from slow to efficient, and friendly to impersonal.

  • Bad For Groups

    Limited space, not suitable for groups larger than four or five.