Upscale New American cuisine made with Japanese ingredients & served in smart, serene environs.
Scott Eriksson
The atmosphere is wonderful but then it goes down hill. The service was subpar and when 20% tip is added automatically, that’s a problem. The food was the biggest disappointment and not because of the cost. It was good but nothing memorable and the portion sizes were so small I left hungry. That’s the problem with the high prices, not the price. The lobster roll was basic and the charcoal bun was stale so I didn’t eat the bun. The charcoal added nothing. The hamachi was swimming in too much soy making it salty. Brussels sprouts need to be crispy and these were not, just fried. The hanger steak was a very small portion for a main dish but the mushroom sauce was delicious. This is an expensive restaurant and if you wanna charge high end prices your food needs to match.
… moreNina Barton
In the past this restaurant was always good. But the valentines day dinner set menu was awful. The seafood was meager and poorly cooked (scallops were pale and rubbery). I saw 3 different tables walk in, sit down, and then leave. For the price the food was outrageous. The service was good as usual.
… moreNicole Robert
My husband surprised me for valentine day dinner here. Our reservation was at 9pm and didn’t get seated until about 25 minutes later. Given the day it was, I could understand the challenges the restaurant was facing. The food was honestly the best part of the experience but everything else was coming apart at the seams. The staff seemed very overwhelmed. It took about 30 minutes in between each course, the first course was about 45mins to get. I could tell things were behind, even with the start of Valet. I commend everyone’s hard work tonight but I think management could have been better with controlling the flow of the busy night. I’m not saying this place wasn’t worth going too. It was. I just think tensions were really high for the evening and I could tell.
… moreShant Rising
1 hour and 10 minute wait for taro chips to arrive at the table, poor table management. For the price, better service is expected. They are a “no tip restaurant” aka they charge 20% service fee tip automatically no matter what. Food was otherwise good.
… moreJack Moran
I had the absolute pleasure of eating at Hinoki & the Bird, and it’s an experience I wholeheartedly recommend.
Upon entering the restaurant and opening the front door, the dark yet elegant setting set the mood, as well as a well curated playlist of music. The waiter was quick to our table and provided a full run down of all the favorite items (to which there are many).
We began with the lobster roll, which we shared 3 ways. I could have eaten the whole thing myself it was so good. The sashimi in a special ponzu sauce was fantastic and the fish tasted fresh. The kale salad really surprised me. They use three types of kale and they all melded perfectly to create an amazing salad.
Now we move on to the mains. The beer battered fish sandwich looked a bit like a gourmet filet-o-fish, but I can assure you after your first bite that thought is immediately cast aside. It was an outstanding sandwich. But the real winner was the Hinoki wagyu burger. I’m not joking when I say this might be one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The smoky, tender, medium rare wagyu patties melt in your mouth. The pickled veggies are a nice touch, and the potato buns added to the decadence. I can see why this burger was once heralded as the best burger in LA.
The great thing about this place is you can order to share or order individually. I highly recommend sharing as you’ll want to try every dish that arrives at the table.
Lastly, I noticed a lot of reviews stating this place had bad service. Either those waiters got fired or the management took the feedback to heart because the service was outstanding. Never was there a moment where you were waiting too long, and there was always someone ready to fill up your water.
While expensive, the experience is worth it. You must go here!
… moreMarie Kang-Scott
We ordered the brussel sprouts, fried chicken, sashimi and the kale salad for appetizer. They were so delicious, especially the sashimi. For the large plates, we ordered the black cod and the hanger steak. The cod was so good, but found the steak not flavorful. Their cocktails and wine lists are pretty extensive. We truly enjoyed our dinner.
Today, we went to try the menu for our daughter’s wedding. Each dish was unique and incredibly delicious.
… moreJi Kang
Our dining experience at Hinoki & bird was delightful! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, every dish that we ordered were absolutely exquisite and the atmosphere was great too. We’d definitely plan to visit again on our next trip to LA.
… moreViviana Shanks
A delicious culinary experience, everything was perfection, especially the fried chicken and their homemade bread. The grilled avocado was a hit and so were the desserts. A must try spot, with an amazing atmosphere. However, We were a big table and our waiter couldn’t care less about us (since the tip was included) we had to ask multiple times for water and other items, which became a tad annoying at the end.
… moreKevin Mojaradi (Kevin Likes to Talk)
The food is absolutely amazing! The ambience is very nice specially if you’re seated outside. It’s like your own private and nicely decorated garden. We expected the shared food to be small but it was a very good portion. Fried chicken was perfectly cooked. Lobster roll was superb! But the beef tenderloin took the prize!
One down side, the parking was a s-show. Took us 20 min to get out since they had one attendant and a million cars. That may need to be resolved or just don’t park there. I saw many coming in frustrated and left.
Highly recommend minus the parking!
… moreLeah Dilbeck
Wonderful atmosphere & ambiance! The food was delicious. The service was good not great. The servers were nice but not very attentive. We had wanted a couple more cocktails – they we really good – but the waiter never checked back in on us. We needed to flag him down a few times for drinks & desert. Not to miss dishes: the Boar ribs, the Salmon, the Fire cocktail & the Pana cotta
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