Iroha Sushi Of Tokyo

(818) 990-9559

12953 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604 34.1454 -118.4146

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Price:

$$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

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In Short – According to the menu, a samurai opened the first Iroha in Tokyo over a century ago and his heir opened this one in 1984 "with the same courage." Like in a Kyoto ryokan, a tiny courtyard leads to a rustic room with an open wood ceiling. Popular house specialties include abalone tataki (slabs of fish with tangled fried-brown onions) or DOC--enough-for-two dynamite over a California roll. Daily specials include exceptional, sometimes rare fish--ask the chefs for ordering advice.

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Parking:
When the small lot fills up, the valet finds a parking spot on the street. So save your money, and park it yourself.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “delicious food and incredible ambience”
  2. “Not a good date spot or romantic.”
  3. “The sushi is fantastic, the wait staff polite, and the atmosphere is peaceful, quaint, and soothing”
  4. “The sushi has been consistently fresh and delicious, the prices are very reasonable, the hours are convenient, and the atmosphere is fabulous.”
  5. “nice atmosphere”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “It is set in a beautiful Japanese style tea house behind an incredible world art”
food quality
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “This place never fails to serve up succulent, mouth-watering sushi from the freshest fish.”
  2. “Excellent sushi.”
  3. “Order a miso soup and you will not get the teeny little bowl you get at most other Japanese places but a rather large bowl chock full of tofu, nori and baby clams.”
  4. “group of us went to Iroha Sushi last night and experienced nothing short of excellent food and service.”
  5. “The food was good though - really fresh sushi, yummy and tasty.”
  6. “This is one of my favorite places for sushi in LA.”
  7. “The sushi has been consistently fresh and delicious, the prices are very reasonable, the hours are convenient, and the atmosphere is fabulous.”
  8. “Best overall sushi experience!”
  9. “What a charming little place, tucked away in a little courtyard off of sushi row.”
  10. “The fish was very fresh, the warm dishes very tasteful, it was a wonderful experience.”
  11. “Excellent food, Wonderful experience”
  12. “Blue fin toro, Japanese red snapper and Kanpachi (young yellowtail) were especially fresh and delicious.”
  13. “The quality of the sushi is good,”
  14. “Inside, what a pleasant retreat, a peaceful oasis of sushi!”
  15. “Excellent Sushi - Excellent Prices - Super fresh fish”
  16. “Forget Katsuya, overpriced corporate sushi, this place is the real deal.”
  17. “The sushi is fantastic, the wait staff polite, and the atmosphere is peaceful, quaint, and soothing”
  18. “The fish was mediocre at best and the rice was horrible.”
  19. “love the seared salmon and variety of hand rolls at Iroha and the service is great.”
  20. “Make sure you try the albacore with crispy onion, and the special #3 with the cucumber wrap.”
  21. “Hands down the best sushi in town!”
  22. “good food - BAD service”
  23. “Some of the best sushi on either side of the Mulholland.”
  24. “If you like REAL sushi, you cannot not try Iroha.”
  25. “love sushi and have been lucky enough to have some of the best.”
  26. “They have a great selection of sushi and their specials are great.”
  27. “The sushi was excellent!”
  28. “Every selection that we ordered was delicious and the fish that was used was extremely fresh.”
  29. “this is one of the best sushi restaurants in town.”
  30. “delicious food and incredible ambience”
  31. “Great sushi in Sherman Oaks”
  32. “This place makes the best sushi I've ever eaten.”
  33. “little pricey, but well worth the sushi/sake buzz, and they're open til midnight!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a great selection of sushi and their specials are great.”
  2. “Every selection that we ordered was delicious and the fish that was used was extremely fresh.”
  3. “love the seared salmon and variety of hand rolls at Iroha and the service is great.”
service
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. “used to like this place a lot, but lately, the service has gone downhill.”
  2. “group of us went to Iroha Sushi last night and experienced nothing short of excellent food and service.”
  3. “great service!”
  4. “good food - BAD service”
  5. “If you don't care about service, this place is great.”
  6. “Friendly service.”
  7. “friendly chefs, good quality, a bit pricey”
  8. “The service is terrific.”
  9. “We were seated promptly and the service was great.”
  10. “Friendly service and great daily specials.”
  11. “Even the waiters remember my boss and I's favorite sake and bring us out a bottle before we've even sat down.”
  12. “The sushi is fantastic, the wait staff polite, and the atmosphere is peaceful, quaint, and soothing”
  13. “The waiter was HORRIBLE - totally inattentive, brought the edamame AFTER the appetizer and first roll.”
  14. “love the seared salmon and variety of hand rolls at Iroha and the service is great.”
  15. “The set up is really cut and the servers are always friendly.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “little pricey, but well worth the sushi/sake buzz, and they're open til midnight!”
  2. “The sushi has been consistently fresh and delicious, the prices are very reasonable, the hours are convenient, and the atmosphere is fabulous.”
  3. “Forget Katsuya, overpriced corporate sushi, this place is the real deal.”
  4. “friendly chefs, good quality, a bit pricey”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/08/11

Best food in town

by felix bronx

Food is amazing. Every time I come here, I feel like I never want to leave. Very chic atmosphere with a relaxing mood.

The service is great and the staff really does a terrific job at taking care of you.

The appetizers are delicious.

Theres plenty of places to park: theres a parking lot across the street and a parkin garage up the street within walking distance.

Most of the time I find myself looking at my watch waiting for the food to come, but here I was so entertained with the fun atmosphere that I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/08

Excellent sushi...great service!

by foodlvr1

My husband and I go out for sushi all the time. This was our first time at Iroha and we loved it. This is going to be our go-to sushi place from now on.

  • Pros: everything
  • Cons: nothing
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/09/08

Excellent food, Wonderful experience

by JennericB

A group of us went to Iroha Sushi last night and experienced nothing short of excellent food and service. Every selection that we ordered was delicious and the fish that was used was extremely fresh. I highly recommend asking your server or chef for recommendations as we did. Their menu offers a variety of special dishes that are not typical of a "typical" sushi restaurant, but are absolutely delicious. One dish we ordered, I can't remember the name, combines a crab and shrimp salad sitting on little pieces of toast, topped with sliced jalape?os. Who would have thought this could be so good? Needless to say, we were not disappointed with anything we ordered. I also highly recommend calling ahead for a reservation as this is a small place that fills quickly. I called earlier the same day we went and had no problem getting a reservation at my desired time. We were seated promptly and the service was great. Be sure and try some tempura ice cream for dessert if you're able to save room.

  • Pros: Menu Selection, Service, Quality of Food
  • Cons: Nothing
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/07

Best Sushi in SoCal

by esheld01

Forget Katsuya, overpriced corporate sushi, this place is the real deal. The Sushi chefs here are experts and so attentive. Jose cuts paper thin sashimi that is simply AMAZING. Even the waiters remember my boss and I's favorite sake and bring us out a bottle before we've even sat down. This place is the BEST, and the chef recommend's are melt in your mouth amazing. Make sure you try the albacore with crispy onion, and the special #3 with the cucumber wrap. If you like REAL sushi, you cannot not try Iroha.

  • Pros: Everything
  • Cons: Nothing
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/19/07

This place is a JOKE

by spencertracy

The atmosphere is awsome - super cute BUT super decieving. When we got there they told us the wait would be 15 minutes. FINALLY after over an hour had passed we got 2 seats at the bar, only to realize that none of the chefs were Japanese. THIS IS NOT REAL SUSHI. It takes 7 to 10 years to become a Sushi Chef, not a quick course in cutting raw fish. This place is a waste of time and money, stick to Katsuya down the street.

  • Pros: Ambience
  • Cons: Food, Service, Everything Else

The Details on Iroha Sushi Of Tokyo

Place Categories:

  • best fresh sushi
  • favorite sushi place
  • excellent food
  • mediocre fish
  • wonderful experience
  • great daily specials
  • especially fresh blue fin toro
  • overpriced place
  • love iroha
  • especially fresh kanpachi
  • intimate garden
  • cold attitude
  • recommend chef
  • especially fresh japanese red snapper
  • especially fresh young yellowtail
  • excellent prices
  • nice atmosphere
  • best suchi
  • like real sushi
  • simply amazing paper thin sashimi
  • horrible waiter
  • horrible rice
  • great service
  • good quality
  • pricey sushisake
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