(213) 687-0690
203 S Central Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0475
-118.2395
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Downtown
03/22/08
Bad service!!!!
by m4gg1ech1u
The food was not bad but the service was one of the worst. I tried to get the waiter to take my order after 20 minutes. The full order yakitori has appetizer, soup, salad and 10 skewers. I asked the waiter what was the appetizer and he said wait a minute. Then he came back from the kitchen with the appetizer and I didn't even order that. We ordered rice with chicken in addition of the full order and the waiter forgot to give us the rice. After asking for the rice twice, it finally arrived 5 minutes before we finished eating everything. We got the soup about at the same time too. It's impossible to get the waiter's attention. He would disappear to the kitchen and not came back for a long time. I like their salad, soup, appetizer and the liver skewer.
- Pros: Chicken Liver, salad and appetizer
- Cons: Service..service..service
12/20/07
The Best Yakitori in Little Tokyo and L.A
by geo119r
I been going to Kokekokko for 19 years I was there on the First day it open . This food is so fresh that notting is left over to sell to its customers because they sell out everynight. The chicken is very fresh and that's everyday. Yes the service can be slow at times but as you get to know the owner and its staff it will get better. Yes make a res. if you want a table or sit at the counter but if your not there at 7pm you lose the spot. No res after 7pm. The best day's to go are mondays, wednsdays you might get by on thursday but Friday and Saturday look out you will be wait for about 30 to 45 min. Go early if you can.. THe owner Tomo give's his cusstomers a black plate with there names on it. If you want one of these ask Tomo when you sit at the counter. We all buy him a beer now and then and he love's a good wine. So maybe that will help you out. Oh one more little thing I keep some red and green chile from New Mexico there and when I'm there ask me and I'll share some with you. Its a great place to throw a party too. But the food is the Best!!!
- Pros: Fresh chicken
- Cons: service could be just a little better
04/05/07
BEST YAKITORI IN LOS ANGELES
by kimchi365
I've been to Shisengumi and Koshiji (two popular places for yakitori) and neither compares to the quality and taste of Kokekokko. The service could be a little slow sometimes (because the place is always packed) but it's well worth it. Reading some of the reviews just shows me how sometimes people are so ignorant when it comes to dining. To make things clear, when they tell you that you cannot make reservations after 7, it means that after 7 is first come first serve. I know the girl answering the phone is not very fluent in english but it's just common sense. About the ramen (which is not in the menu) You can only order if you order a large soboro. That's the rules of the house. So if you don't like it then don't come. Although I gotta admit people who are regulars can get away with certain things. But that's just the way it is.
- Pros: BEST YAKITORI,GREAT SAKE SELECTION
- Cons: SERVICE CAN BE SLOW WHEN BUSY
Join Us on Facebook
Follow Us on Twitter