(310) 478-7769
11301 W Olympic Blvd Ste 102
Los Angeles,
CA
90064
34.0382
-118.4415
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
What People Are Saying About Kiriko
The Editor
Randi Schmelzer
Citysearch
Behind its gold-tinged concrete facade, this mini-mall restaurant comprises little more than a sushi bar and a few closely spaced tables; flower-filled bud vases add a hint of color. Chef-owner Ken Namba's oferings range from simple to adventurous. Menu highlights include a spinach salad with six kinds of mushrooms; mango wrapped in house-smoked salmon; and honey balsamic teriyaki chicken. For dessert, tamago custard and homemade white truffle and brown sugar-ginger ice cream are house specialties.
07/27/09
Hidden gem
by jkimmel
After hearing about this place for so long, I decided to try it out. Boy am I bummed it took me so long to try. I had the seared toro, which was better than anything I've had in awhile. Really good vietnamese spring rolls. The mini crunchy crabs were good, too. The executive chef used these specials salts for each dish. It was quite remarkable. I wish it was open tonight.
- Pros: Interesting style, knowledgable chef
- Cons: Not open on Mondays
04/11/09
Great sushi for the purists
by JDFievet
Kiriko is one of these hard to find places that you'll always keep in your book if you're a true sushi lover. This place is far away from all these standard bland americanized roll shops. We went "oma kase" four times there already, and everytime, the chef had us try something different, and progressively going from the easy to the more occult japanese dishes. I'm not a big fan of the sea cucumber or the baby eels, but I'm glad he had me try them, as I would never have thought about ordering any of these. They also have a lot of delightful fish that are not on the menu, so, just sit at the bar and have a chat with the chef, he will be delighted to guide you through the delightful wonders hidden behind his counter. Oh, and.... you HAVE to try their house smoked salmon !
- Pros: gorgeous food, friendly service, true sushi
- Cons: a little pricey
10/04/08
Maybe an Off Day
by ieatz
Took a client from Japan and I was a little disappointed. The sushi was not up to par from my last visit. Maybe it was an off day, the sushi was a 5 out of 10 and the kitchen was a 7 out of 10 on the night that we went. My guest enjoyed it very much, he said the sake menu had a good selection, and the service was good. This was probably an off day.
The Details on Kiriko
Save Money:
Weekday lunch specials--most under $12--include soup, rice and a main course such as assorted nigiri or a trio hand rolls with all the fixings.
Parking:
Free street parking is easy come by, and the restaurant offers partial validation for the mall's underground lot.
What to Drink:
Certified sake sommelier Namba handpicked a dozen hot and cold sakes for the menu. Also offered are Korean Soju, Japanese beer and a selection of wines. Corkage is $15.
Where to Sit:
To make your meal extra special request the corner tatami table, which comfortably seats four to six people. On the weekends, call in advance to make sure it's free.
Parking:
Validated parking is available at the Olympic Collection on the corner of Olympic and Sawtelle.
Save Money:
Weekday lunch specials--most under $12--include soup, salad and a main course.
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