First time trying the omakase and was blown away! Completely worth the money and chef Jeff was amazing!! The ambiance is great for a date or an upgraded family function but smaller groups only. I will definitely return for the omakase experience!

I’m a regular here - absolutely one of my favorite meals in LA. The fish is supremely fresh, the prep is simple, methodical and super super consistent. Have had ~10 meals here, usually at the counter bar - and it’s a pleasure every time. The daily list of nigiri is worth hitting up always, and the evergreen options are thoughtful and delicious. Absolute recommend. Ends up being around 75-80$ as a solo diner for a mix of nigiri maybe 10-12 pieces. Not cheap, not crazy expensive. In my opinion, really worth it.

Sat at the sushi bar on a wednesday right when they opened. Got happy hour drinks and omakase (less expensive option). Fish was very fresh. Service was very fast. Receieved miso soup, ten nigiri, and a hand roll. They hooked up the otoro! Great experience.

This was the first time trying Sushi Enya. We got great service, the food came fast, and tasted as good as it looked. We ordered four special rolls and they were all delicious.

Dylan Brocchini-Rose

The best okonomiyaki I have had in the USA. The only Hiroshima-style I have been able to find. The attached takoyaki place being able to order to your table is very nice as well. We bought spatulas after :3

BINH SU

Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki & Great Atmosphere! I had such a great experience at Chinchikurin in Little Tokyo! The Hiroshima‑style okonomiyaki was delicious — perfectly layered with noodles, cabbage, savory sauce, and toppings that made every bite flavorful and satisfying.

Stella

The food is so good! I ordered takoyaki bento, the size, price and combinations are just perfect. It’s close to the subway station, just at the entrance of plaza and easy to find. Arrived at 4:30pm and there’s no wait, but people start to queue up as I get out. For takoyaki you are seated at the takoyaki bar, there’s also a take out window. And if order other meals you will be seated at other tables.

Sherry A

The okonomiyaki uses noodles as base and then lots of cabbage. The variations come from the toppings. I tried the scallops with mentaiko and the pork. Add more sauce if you want stronger flavors. Then tried the crispy takoyaki (I liked it but it’s very hot so let it cool down to be able to enjoy the flavor) and their mentaiko one. If you’re looking for uniqueness, take the crispy one.

Cryschelle Jeffery

I love this place, I come once or twice a year and it's always delicious and worth the drive. They're always able to seat me relatively quickly and the servers are really efficient and helpful. More importantly, the food is delicious, very high quality and filling. They also have the best takoyaki I've had anywhere. Love this place.

Carlos Vargas

This place is really incredible. The service is great, very nice people, they are also very fast and kind. It was the first time I eat this food, I really love it. You should visit this please of authentic food if you are in this area.

+12

Kat Kirkwood

First time going...food was delicious. Get there early on the weekends as they are very popular restaurant. We were the second group in line at 11am, they open at 11:30am. Enjoy, worth the wait!

Peggy Lee

craving for asian food but ain't wanna noodles rice etc. this place came as a pleasant surprise as it is something special! okonomiyaki is not commonly found as a restaurant itself in my home country. so we walked in without hesitation. the wait staff is kind to let us have our name manually written since we can't register via mobile. food was great! love it.

Alexey Subach

Okonomiyaki were pretty good. The ones with regular noodles were fine but a bit closer to wok style, so maybe next time I’d try the crispy option. Both the ones with onion and mayo as well as the ones with octopus were good. The place had a waiting line though, and it did not work well for non-US phone numbers

+4

John

Stopped by around 630pm on a Friday was able to grab a table for 2 straight away. Tried the crispy style Okonomiyaki, was a nice change of texture. Would recommend stopping by if you're in the area. The takoyaki were freshly made and so tasty. The bucket of beer was also a refreshing way to end the week.

+5

Cowman

Got the B&C and my lady got the Spicy GOAM. Both were delicious as it was our first time at this restaurant. Came with a group of six and were seated instantly. Definitely a must try.

Mike

Other than the long wait, the food and service was awesome. We got an okonomiyaki which was delicious and a takoyaki which was a nice addition. A good amount of food for 2 that left us satisfied. The waiters and waitresses checked up constantly to make sure everything was good 👍. Overall, just a wonderful experience once you're seated.

Minh Nguyen

The savoury okonomiyaki and takoyaki are really delicious, and the staff is really friendly and knowledgeable regarding the selections and pairings of the food. The price is also very reasonable so I would love to take my friends here again if I have the chance.

Sapphire Bang

Delicious okonomiyaki and takoyaki! The beef curry was also very good, although it didnt have any vegetables and very little meat in it. Went with family and they had japanese beer and sodas on the menu as well. Fast service even though the place was packed. An authentic experience if you are in Little Tokyo!

Lydia Cheng

We love coming here when we want something umami and satisfying. They serve Hiroshima style okonomiyaki which has layers of noodles, cabbage, egg, and your protein of choice and comes slathered in kewpie mayo and a savory bbq sauce. Everything is placed on a heated griddle at your table so your food doesn’t get cold if you want to take your time with the food. Would recommend going with crispy noodles so you get a good texture in your order.

Stephen Lee

First time trying the food here and it was great! The dishes that do not have some type of sauce on them was a but bland for me but perfect for the kids. The takoyaki (squid balls) are probably the best I have ever tried. As for the stir fry, I tried the ground beef as well as the Hiroshima (flat fried squid). The waiter mentioned that their dishes were single servings but it could probably fill 2 people. I finished mine but I'm a Noodle hog. I have never faced a noodle dish that I couldn't finish and my wife couldn't finish hers. Great stuff! Will definitely come back and try their spicy flavors!

+4

Majoori PNathan

This place should have a rating of 5.0, I've had dinner at Chinchikurin about three times now. Despite how busy they are, the staff are attentive, kind, and welcoming. The team instantly recognized us after our third visit. Mind you, we are not from this country. The food is great, warm, delicious and so so so good after a long day. The atmosphere is perfect. We usually pick the patio, but the indoor seating is just as great. It's my favorite spot, and it will always be a place I visit whenever I fly into LA. Thank you to the staff working the dinner shift July 5-6. You have been amazing!!! I hope they continue to thrive and succeed. I wish nothing but the best for Chinchikurin. I'm not sure if I'll see the same staff next year, but I wish them the best and hope only good things come their way. Hands down, it's the best place to eat at, especially if you're in town for AX. -Joori, party for 2

This is the Little Tokyo outlet of Sushi Enya. The place is on the same street as the popular ramen place. We orders the 18 piece sashimi set twice and the chef was thoughtful enough to put different fish slices on the two orders. We also tried their specialty eel roll which is served on a very long dish since eels are long? Quality of the fish are quite high and attention to details are there. There are not many tables so it gets crowded. Usually there is a wait so suggest to arrive early (5PM) or use table reservations. They have a cancellation fee if you make table reservation. There is no parking on site so you have paid street parking or paid parking structure near by.

Came here for dinner in a group of 7 on a Friday night. We had to wait for an hour to get seated since we had a large group with no reservation. Indoor seating only. They have a omakase option but we all opted for a la carte. I had a chirashi bowl which was quite filling and had a lot of fish. I got green tea which came with free refills. Service was friendly and there are gendered restrooms in the back. Metered street parking. Credit cards accepted. It’s a classy spot to eat high quality fish.

Pretty cute lil spot! Came on a weekday around 6pm so it wasn’t too busy and conveniently during happy hour (which is 5:30-6:30)! I’m vegetarian and there were some pretty decent options. Loved the vegan green man and the Japanese potato fries were pretty good, but could use a dipping sauce like sriracha mayo or something. Shishito peppers were good as well!

J L

Chinchikurin is located at the mouth of the Japanese Village Plaza Mall. Dropping in for a quick bite, I was soon seated at the bar with a menu that had too many temptations. Fighting against the Eyes Too Big for the Stomach monster, I placed my order with a very helpful server, who was attentive to my dislike of spring onions. The Chinchikurinyaki is apparently their chain's specialty, so I couldn't go past this. This Okonomiyaki is rather different from the classic, with ground beef and noodles. The cabbage and eggs pancake was more a covering and lightly crispy. The overall effect was well harmonised, savoury and umami with the special sauce and Japanese mayonnaise on top. Chinchikurin houses the complementary Takoyaki Tanota within its premises. At 3pm in the afternoon, there was still a steady stream of diners. Service was efficient and on point. I would go back to check out their other offerings.

+2

Jessica Go

We ordered the Hiroshima and the b&c okonomiyaki. I personally like the b&c more because of how flavorful it was, and crunchy noodles is definitely the way to go. The Hiroshima was a more mild flavor, and thankfully they provide a packet of okonomiyaki sauce and kewpie mayo for each table. My favorite dish of our order was the mentaiko takoyaki. I was not expecting it to be as crispy as it was since most fresh takoyaki places favor a softer exterior, but despite that, the inside was moist and soft. We were seated quickly despite it being a Saturday evening, and food and drink orders were ready in decent time. We just had a bit of difficulty getting someone's attention to pay. The atmosphere was what you'd expect for a casual sit-down, my only issue was how warm it was. It was an evening in August and I'm sure the heaters at every table contribute to the ambient heat, but it made me favor the iced tea and our dipping noodles to the okonomiyaki. Despite that, a lot of diners were having beer so it wasn't a huge issue. There's also 2 hr parking validation.

+1

You can find better sushi place. Price is even more expensive than other better sushi restaurants. Sushi Enya doesn’t have variety of fish, it seems like its kain target customer base is not Asian. If you are willing to spend this money and experience better sushi, try Sushi Gen or Hama Sushi. Sushman and clerks are very kind and professional.

The fish is fresh and tastes delicious. The prices are crazy though for the rolls. Almost 30 dollars for one roll. I can get a better roll for cheaper. They are always awkwardly cut too. I come here all the time. I think I’ll just sticks with the crispy rice and albacore sushi pieces. At night they also spray this cleaning solution while cleaning and wrapping up. It’s so overpowering that it’s makes the dining experience terrible. If go ill go before 9.

John Ortiz

I loved their staff! They were super helpful and patient when explaining the menu and how to customize my dish. I was super hyped on trying the food but when it finally arrived it wasn't up to expectations. The presentation was great and looked phenomenal, however once we tasted the food it didn't live up to its presentation. It was basically noodles on top of cabbage, I think the roi is great for their business just not something I would be excited to try again. The price is a little expensive for what my taste buds experienced, great food is always worth the money however this wasn't it. It did get me full, I normally devour my food and am first to finish my meal but this time I had my group waiting for me.

+3

Fish quality is great really. But this is only worth it if you get nigiri or sashimi and even then I feel it’s a bit expensive for the area. Do not get any rolls because you will be skimped out on sushi. I ordered the rainbow roll and had tiny thin see through pieces, ik they won’t be as big as a sashimi piece but still this is insane because ik a few sushi places in la for slightly cheaper w bigger chunks on the rolls. Sushi enya is not worth it