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Hours
| Friday | 5–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1220 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (424) 247-9881
Website: http://www.eatryla.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Andy Ho
Fantastic meal. Every dish we had was top of the line and we had a group of 9 so we had quite a bit. All the starters were amazing including the milk bread and the fried chicken. The ramens were flavorful but the highlight was the cod and the ribeye. Both cooked to perfection and the accompaniments were amazing for both – Japanese sweet potatoes for the steak and the sticky rice at the bottom of the cod dish was a nice touch. Ube ice cream to top it off was the right call. Service was fantastic as well. They deserve their high rating!
… moreEdward Lin
We had an amazing experience celebrating my birthday here! Our server was outstanding, attentive, thoughtful, and with an impressive attention to detail. The food was excellent, especially the yellowtail and uni nigiri as well as the truffle fried rice, which I highly recommend. The personal touch of a handwritten birthday card made the evening even more special.
This is a perfect spot for date nights or any special occasion. Kudos to the entire staff for making our family’s birthday dinner truly memorable. Thank you!
… moreThis is a perfect spot for date nights or any special occasion. Kudos to the entire staff for making our family’s birthday dinner truly memorable. Thank you!
Green Sea Shells Mag: Wellness by KK
I can’t believe it took this long to finally make it to Ryla. The restaurant has been on the radar for a while—chef-driven, Michelin-linked pedigree, and a menu that blends California sensibility with clear Asian influences. It fully lives up to the reputation.
From a vegetarian perspective, the options are limited but thoughtfully done. The vegan ramen was deeply satisfying and clearly intentional, not an afterthought. The standout starter was the cauliflower—spicy, perfectly cooked, and memorable. I noticed other vegetarian-friendly starters like green beans, though I didn’t try them this time.
The rest of the table ordered fish and rolls, along with a few other dishes, and across the board the verdict was the same: excellent. Not a weak plate in sight.
Drinks were just as polished. I ordered a non-alcoholic gin-based cocktail, delicately balanced and beautifully made—easily one of the better NA drinks I’ve had in a restaurant setting.
Service deserves a mention. The servers were warm, attentive, and checked in often without hovering. The place was busy, which reinforces that this is very much a special-occasion restaurant—not inexpensive, but clearly worth it.
Parking, as always in Hermosa Beach, requires patience. There is a lot nearby, but it was closed when we visited, so plan to arrive early and allow extra time.
Bottom line: Ryla is here to stay. If you’re vegetarian and comfortable with fewer choices in exchange for exceptional quality, this is a great pick. And if you’re dining with people who eat fish or meat, they’re absolutely in for a treat.
… moreFrom a vegetarian perspective, the options are limited but thoughtfully done. The vegan ramen was deeply satisfying and clearly intentional, not an afterthought. The standout starter was the cauliflower—spicy, perfectly cooked, and memorable. I noticed other vegetarian-friendly starters like green beans, though I didn’t try them this time.
The rest of the table ordered fish and rolls, along with a few other dishes, and across the board the verdict was the same: excellent. Not a weak plate in sight.
Drinks were just as polished. I ordered a non-alcoholic gin-based cocktail, delicately balanced and beautifully made—easily one of the better NA drinks I’ve had in a restaurant setting.
Service deserves a mention. The servers were warm, attentive, and checked in often without hovering. The place was busy, which reinforces that this is very much a special-occasion restaurant—not inexpensive, but clearly worth it.
Parking, as always in Hermosa Beach, requires patience. There is a lot nearby, but it was closed when we visited, so plan to arrive early and allow extra time.
Bottom line: Ryla is here to stay. If you’re vegetarian and comfortable with fewer choices in exchange for exceptional quality, this is a great pick. And if you’re dining with people who eat fish or meat, they’re absolutely in for a treat.
Zartosht
I often travel to Los Angeles on business and always try a different restaurant. This time decided to try RYLA. We ordered Spicy tuna roll, blue crab California roll, and hot chicken karaage. Chicken Karaage was very tender and came a white sauce. Both sushi rolls were also great. We could have used a little more wasabi though.
Service was also great. Hosts were courteous and attentive.
… moreService was also great. Hosts were courteous and attentive.
Heather Shohet
We arrived at 7:20 for our 7:30 reservation, and waited for almost 30 minutes to get seated. Meanwhile we saw multiple other parties walk in and get seated right away. We were seated at a tiny table surrounded on both sides by other tables, I could barely squeeze in to get to the booth. It was so loud inside that I couldn’t hear anything my partner said across the table to me. The food is excellent but I’m not sure it’s worth going through the hassle to visit again.
… moreSusie Su
Watermelon salad (seasonal) was unique and delicious, we also really liked the Nashville hot chicken karage. Sushi was mediocre and the chips that came with the fried tonkatsu sandwich was really good.
The sandwich itself was a bit lacking in flavor though.
Peach tart was not good, the crust felt stale (probably just not enough butter) and was not crumbly.
… moreThe sandwich itself was a bit lacking in flavor though.
Peach tart was not good, the crust felt stale (probably just not enough butter) and was not crumbly.
Justin Moon
First time here and I’ll definitely be back! We got the Hokkaido Milk Bread, Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Korean Spare Ribs, Spicy Pork & Shrimp Noodles, & Miso Ramen. Everything was tender and delicious. The Hokkaido Bread and Shrimp Noodles are a must have. Staff was friendly and service was great.
… moreJasper S
Lol. For this price? Unacceptable.
We ordered the dishes that were recommended to us from a waiter. The scallop roll and yellowtail sashimi were passable. The fish was fresh and good quality. However the roll’s rice was embarrassing, soggy/overcooked. I am unable to tell if the rice was only terrible from the cooking, or also from the selection (not choosing quality short grain Japanese rice). The yellowtail’s seasonings fell a little flat, I would normally expect bolder flavors from the “sashimi” (carpaccio).
The main dish was the halibut curry. The halibut was dry and overcooked, utterly unacceptable getting something this simple wrong, and the curry was–again–passable. Not bland enough to be bad, but definitely not flavorful enough to be memorable in any way. It doesn’t really detract more from the already abysmal dish, but out of the fresh Thai basil sprinkled on this dish, some were wilted, showing a very clear lack of care.
The truffle fried rice objectively would be the only dish that was remotely acceptable at this price point, well cooked and flavorful. Unfortunately not my cup of tea.
Generally I would say that quality ingredients are being wasted by uncaring chefs, and recipes need to be adjusted. A joke for this price, maybe 3.5 stars if it was 60% cheaper. Good service though!
… moreWe ordered the dishes that were recommended to us from a waiter. The scallop roll and yellowtail sashimi were passable. The fish was fresh and good quality. However the roll’s rice was embarrassing, soggy/overcooked. I am unable to tell if the rice was only terrible from the cooking, or also from the selection (not choosing quality short grain Japanese rice). The yellowtail’s seasonings fell a little flat, I would normally expect bolder flavors from the “sashimi” (carpaccio).
The main dish was the halibut curry. The halibut was dry and overcooked, utterly unacceptable getting something this simple wrong, and the curry was–again–passable. Not bland enough to be bad, but definitely not flavorful enough to be memorable in any way. It doesn’t really detract more from the already abysmal dish, but out of the fresh Thai basil sprinkled on this dish, some were wilted, showing a very clear lack of care.
The truffle fried rice objectively would be the only dish that was remotely acceptable at this price point, well cooked and flavorful. Unfortunately not my cup of tea.
Generally I would say that quality ingredients are being wasted by uncaring chefs, and recipes need to be adjusted. A joke for this price, maybe 3.5 stars if it was 60% cheaper. Good service though!
NB
RYLA is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The location is perfect–right in the heart of Hermosa Beach and surrounded by other lively bars and venues, which made the whole evening feel like a mini getaway.
We had reservations and were seated immediately, which I appreciated. The interior is dimly lit with a romantic, aesthetic vibe–definitely a place where ambiance and detail matter.
Our server was fantastic: honest, attentive, and spot-on with every recommendation. You could tell he actually cared about the food and wanted us to have the best experience possible–and we did. Every single dish was bursting with flavor. I genuinely don’t have a single complaint or critique. The bread? Warm, soft, and served with butter that tasted like it came straight from heaven.
But the *ice cream*… wow. The chef brought it out as a final touch, and it completely blew me away. I believe it was a non-dairy, plant-based flavor topped with *Frosted Flakes*–yes, Frosted Flakes! I would’ve never imagined that combo, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. It was unique, nostalgic, and just so delicious.
I’m still dreaming about that meal weeks later. RYLA is definitely worth the hype and a must-visit if you’re in the area. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreWe had reservations and were seated immediately, which I appreciated. The interior is dimly lit with a romantic, aesthetic vibe–definitely a place where ambiance and detail matter.
Our server was fantastic: honest, attentive, and spot-on with every recommendation. You could tell he actually cared about the food and wanted us to have the best experience possible–and we did. Every single dish was bursting with flavor. I genuinely don’t have a single complaint or critique. The bread? Warm, soft, and served with butter that tasted like it came straight from heaven.
But the *ice cream*… wow. The chef brought it out as a final touch, and it completely blew me away. I believe it was a non-dairy, plant-based flavor topped with *Frosted Flakes*–yes, Frosted Flakes! I would’ve never imagined that combo, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. It was unique, nostalgic, and just so delicious.
I’m still dreaming about that meal weeks later. RYLA is definitely worth the hype and a must-visit if you’re in the area. Can’t wait to go back!
melillo joe
Service was excellent from the beginning. Our server , Jessica, was extremely attentive during the entire meal. The cod in sticky rice was creative, but they should try it with regular white rice in the future . The Caesar’s salad was exquisite . Dressing was elegant and the cheese not too over-the -top. Chirashi used very fresh ingredients…tuna and Ikura were good. My steak was charred and cooked to perfection ( far better than the Snake River Farm steak I had at their sister restaurant Atta Girl next door the following night).
However if there is one improvement Ryla can make , it’s the quality of their white rice. It’s too dry and is not what any can call Japanese. Advertising themselves as a hybrid Japanese establishment one would think that this was overlooked. In my mind the quality of their rice separates this place from Michelin star consideration. Go to Waraku or Kagura in Torrance to see/taste what real Japanese while rice is supposed to taste like.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable dinner. I would go again.
… moreHowever if there is one improvement Ryla can make , it’s the quality of their white rice. It’s too dry and is not what any can call Japanese. Advertising themselves as a hybrid Japanese establishment one would think that this was overlooked. In my mind the quality of their rice separates this place from Michelin star consideration. Go to Waraku or Kagura in Torrance to see/taste what real Japanese while rice is supposed to taste like.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable dinner. I would go again.