Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Izakaya

I wanted to visit this restaurant since they started serving YAKITORI. Finally I had chance to be there. My husband and I sat down the counter because we wanted to see their items. They have special opening deal. 50% off with draft beer. Great!We had many skewers like liver, heart, cartridge, gizzard, and more. Everything was so delicious. Omer who grilled our skewers was very friendly and professional. We also had a hakata ramen and gyoza. I love gyoza with garlic and their gyoza is perfect. Everyone works here is very friendly and polite. I have known ShinSenGumi for over 25 years. I know Mr.Shigeta when he was grilling skewers in Gardena location. I'm so happy that this west LA location serves YAKITORI now. I was not sure if I put 5 stars or 4. Only my disappointment was the intestine was overly cooked. Maybe I ask chef to less grilled next time. Overall we were very satisfied and happy! Oh, and their bathroom was very clean which is important to me. We definitely come back :-)

We attended their live tuna cutting event and was excited to try out this experience that the restaurant provides. However, it wasn't the best time I've had at their establishment. Don't get me wrong, the actual cutting of the tuna was fun, entertaining, and cool to see up close. Where it fell short for me was that it felt like they didn't have enough servers tending to the tables. We had trouble finding someone who could take our order as we saw food coming out of the kitchen and being delivered to other tables. We felt almost neglected as a worker would say they'd come back or grab someone who can help us, but then never return. (Some of the customers that night were also rude during the cutting event and lacked etiquette, but that's not the restaurants fault lol)It was a stressful evening for the restaurant, I'll give them that. Just wish they had more servers. Once we were finally able to put our order in, the food was delicious and the tuna made the long wait not as bad. But the whole experience was overstimulating, especially on a hungry stomach.

I'm thrilled that this location has started offering their yakitori program, saving me the drive to their original spot in Gardena. While I was sad to see my favorite ramen spot transition, I was curious if they might still serve ramen alongside the yakitori menu.To my delight, ramen is indeed still on the menu. However, I noticed a decline in consistency. Unfortunately, the noodles were overcooked. For me, the perfect texture of Hakata-style thin straight noodles--with just the right amount of bite--is a key part of the experience. Timing is everything especially with this style of ramen; I usually finish a bowl within three minutes to avoid the noodles becoming too soft in the broth. No talking or checking the phone. I truly hope they can master serving both yakitori and ramen. Which can be challenging with timings. If not, it might be better to focus on one and remove ramen from the menu.

Was here for a fish cutting event. Unfortunately this event was just so chaotic it ruined our experience. We had been forgotten about and skipped over for almost 15 minutes after everybody else. We never even knew who our sever was because nobody checked on us and we kept having to stop people for refills and find out who we could ask for food. It wasn't until the end of our 1.5 hr service did anybody check on us to offer a check (also after stopped people twice). Don't want to judge but should be organized better. Disappointing from a great restaurant.

Went to the bluefin tuna live cutting. It was a fantastic experience with great prices on bluefin $30 for 6 pieces. Fish was caught 1 day before in Ensenada. Super fresh! During the event you are able to order off the regular menu too. I've been to almost all the other shin sen gumi and this one has the best Ramen. Parking is metered. Lots of indoor tables. Clean restrooms. Super nice staff. Would definitely come here again

A SHIN-SEN-GUMI in Sawtelle is very much appreciated. We found an available metered street parking on the other side of Olympic Blvd very easily.There was no line to get in, we were seated at a vacant table immediately, and were given water on our tables right away.Their Curry Chicken Katsu is super delicious.The Hakata Ramen is super affordable.Servers are super friendly.

Great food, amazing service and staff and chill environment.I love coming to this location not only because it's the closest to us but also because they're always consistent. The food is always amazing, the staff and service is always 110%I can't speak on wait times as we've only gone during non busy times. Definitely check them out!!

Shin Sen Gumi is a really awesome Ramen shop down towards the end of Sawtelle. So parking is a bit easier and there is a lot less foot traffic. The food is affordable and the service rocks. It has great feel to the inside and they do there best to make it feel like they transported you to Japan. The classic Hakata Ramen and The Spicy Dan Dan Men are my go to but the Dan Dan is my favorite. It has great flavor and just the right amount of spice. Would definitely recommend it. The gyoza is always cooked well and tastes good. The curry was so flavorful and the rice was cooked well I would also recommend trying the curry from there.

I've been to the location in Orange County. This one is slightly bigger. We were seated right away. Ended up getting a few appetizers, yakitori, and ramen. Goes well with a pitcher of beer and iced cold sake. Left feeling satisfied!

I love this place, I have eaten there many times. They just put a TV inside that has UFC on it. I am sorry as I said I love this place but watching two people beat each other up, especially with children in the restaurant, isn't what I would call a, very fun experience. Please ask nicely as I did and hopefully they will put something less violent on for you to enjoy your Yakitori to.