Yakitori Nishi

This is the best yakitori place in LA! We know, as we've tried them all. Shin Shen gumi, torimatsu, etc. aren't even in the same league! The meat quality is top notch! The way the meat is cooked and the seasoning is on the same level of a yakitori restaurant in Japan. The location is on the small end, so make sure to make a reservation. I always say Mini Kebab in Glendale is a near religious experience for Armenian BBQ. I can say the food at Yakitori Nishi is a near religious experience for Japanese yakitori in LA.

Came here at 5:30pm Thursday without a reservation. Next time available was 8pm. Came back another day with rez. Service was quick and friendly. All food items were explained clearly.1. Negima (chicken with green onion): 42. Tsukune (chicken meatball): 4.25; usually don't like meatball but this was good3. Tebasaki (chicken wing): 4.54. Sasami wasabi (chicken tender wasabi): 3.755. Liver: 3.756. Hatsu (chicken heart): 3.757. Zuri (chicken gizzard): 3.758. Nakotsu (chicken cartilage): 39. Bonbochi (chicken tail): 4.510. Uzura (quail eggs): 311. Buta bara (pork belly): 2.7512. Harami (beef skirt): 3.2513. Hotate (Scallop): 414. Pork belly with enoki mushroom (special): 215. Duck (special): 3.014. Shishito pepper: 2.515. Shiitake mushroom: 316. Nasu (eggplant): 4.017. Jagaimo (potato butter): 3; underseasoned18. Okura (okra): 319. Zucchini: 3.2520. Atsuage (fried tofu): 4.021. Salad: 3Food comes out very quickly. We were so full by the time the veggies came out. They probably would taste better if we weren't so full. The eggplant is probably meant for more than 4 people to share. Would come back again/

I guess you can say I was raised on yakitori in Gardena which is pretty casual and relatively boisterous. My son was visiting from school and we wanted yakitori without going out to Gardena. I found Yakitori Nishi in a small mall near a Harbor Freight and a massage place. This spoke casual to me and that's how we came in. That felt like a miscalculation as most people there looked to be more business casual than our jeans and hoodies. The folks who came in looked to be respectful of the experience. If you want to be in a mood to be loud, this may not be your stop. The hostess asked if we made a reservation and I felt "oops" this may be awkward. However, I'm glad I was wrong and it was a very enjoyable meal. More warm and intimate than my other yakitori meals. After a brief wait, the hostess seated us and was nice and attentive through our stay. We had various chicken dishes, scallops, mushrooms, the baked potato and shishito peppers and all were wonderful. The chicken and scallops were the best yakitori style dishes I've had! The menu is a bit more limited than I've seen before, but the execution was tip top. We had a couple of Japanese beers, but it looked like they had a pretty good bar. Parking was easy as well. I look forward to a return.

I recently discovered Yakitori Nishi while searching for new yakitori spots, and I'm so glad I gave it a try! Their menu is simple and straightforward, but everything I ordered was incredibly delicious. I had the chicken thighs, chicken heart, two chicken tenders with freshly grated wasabi, shiitake mushrooms, two pork belly skewers, and shared a rice ball and potato with butter.The highlight of the meal was definitely the chicken tenders with wasabi--the chicken was perfectly moist, and the freshly grated wasabi added an amazing touch. It was also wonderful to learn that the restaurant is family-owned by a husband-and-wife duo. I'll definitely be coming back!

Amazing!!! Everything I ate was soo yummy. My favorite yakitori was the chicken thigh and green onion. The pork belly, okra and chicken tender with wasabi was also delicious as well. Oh and please make sure to try the yuzu sauce in the little jar they have with the condiments on the table. It's spicy but has an amazing flavor that goes well with everything. Service was great and the yakitori is brought out fresh to order. Restaurant is a bit small but is very cozy. There are about 4 tables and several seats at the bar available. Enjoyed the studio ghibli soundtrack they played too!

Been here twice now. At some point, I forgot to take more photos because I was so ready to indulge. All the Yakitori was so delicious. My favorite is the tail, cartilage, tsukune, and tofu. Everything you order will be a hit. I've managed to try everything on the menu during both visits. Service is on point. They will immediately notice if you raise your hand for a waitress. Ambiance is chill, small, and quaint. Easy to hold conversations at the table while enjoying delicious bites. Ample parking is a plush too. Definitely will be back again.

Made a reservation for Friday night 6:30 and got the seated no issue. Everything was fresh, tasted good, and not salty. The grill is in the kitchen, so you don't get the smoke in the dinning area, which is a good thing, unless you like the smell of the charcoal. Service was on point and nice. The pork lover was on special and cooked medium rare, if you are okay with that. I have to say that I really like this place.

This is a new yakitori restaurant in LomitaThey seem to specialize in chicken but they had some other offerings. Most of the skewers I ordered were tasty. The service was friendly. I'd recommend reservations if you're in a group as it's a smaller restaurant. I honestly felt like I was in Japan in a very awesome way!

Food was so good! All the skewers were so tender and juicy! Well portioned and worth the price. Staff was also friendly and nice.

Everything was great and above any other yakitori places in LA / OC.My favorite was chicken thigh,bonbochi (really fatty chicken tail), chicken liver, and deep fried tofu (atsuage). Must try!!!If you like Japanese sake, there is a lot of varieties. Atmosphere was great, reminds me when I was in Japan. Service was also great!