Suehiro DTLA

i just have to start this review with a WOW i can't believe how late this place is open until, especially on saturdays like 3am bro? what a blessing and what a time to be alive! after going to a show, friends and i got a spicy tuna and tempura roll. both were really well made. def need to come back and try more things next time. the service was friendly and attentive. really nice ambiance, has the old style architecture of los angeles combined with a slight japanese aesthetic. the bathrooms are really nice like probably the nicest i've ever seen in downtown lol.

Came on Valentine's Day with a party of 5, which to an extent, is understandable why it may be overwhelming for the restaurant but too many things we experienced shouldn't have happened.For starters, we waited a fairly long time, which was fine, but there were at least two tables sat empty for about half an hour - it was probably reserved but there should've been a rule on how late the guest can be late before it's given away to another party. We later decided to just seat outside since there are heaters, but they took 20 minutes to get the heaters running for us while we were already seated.We ordered our food, and it took another while for them to bring out each individual item to us. My friend's beef udons were over cooked, and the server would forget multiple times the things we requested for like an extra spoon. On top of that, halfway through all my friend's meals (I didn't get my order yet), they informed me that they ran out of Salmon for my Salmon Ikura Don and offered me an alternative. By the time I received my food, which was just an Ikura Don (basically just ikura and rice), my friends were done eaten.Unsure if I'd be back; I heard this place was better back when they were in Little Tokyo! Ambience was nice, but they are in need of some organization!

This is not the same Suehiro you're used to. But, as soon as you sit down you will see that the new Suehiro definitely sprang from the loins of the old place. (look at the wall, silly!)This is a brand new restaurant with a new look, new staff, and new menu. It's a little more pricey than the old place, which is fine- the food at the old place was a little bit expensive for what you got. The new joint has food that will likely meet your expectations vis a vis the pricing. The menu is smaller, but still diverse, and many favorites (ikura over rice, shishito peppers, plenty of sake options) are still there. I'm not sure if it self-identifies as an izakaya, but that's basically what it is. This means smaller, cheaper, interesting dishes. You'll definitely want to order a few things. I sat at the bar, and the two kids serving were great, just the right vibe for this kind of place. 85 bucks and a small bottle of nigori later, 2 of us left feeling satisfied. Parking is a bit scarce, and it's not the greatest neighborhood, so i suggest parking real close, or a little deeper into populated downtown and hoofing it. All in all, it's a good place that honors the legacy of its ancestors, while managing to nicely update with the times. I wish them well, and i'll certainly be back. Like probably tonight! Kanpai!

Amazed how good the food is here. Stopped in after a late night show - food came really quickly, and service was fast and attentive.I ordered the salmon ochazuke and absolutely loved it. Great portion sizes and beautiful plating The dessert was delicious

Was hoping to order the omurice but apparently it's only available one weekday per week. Too bad it was a Friday night. So ended up getting the second best option the Nabeyaki Udon, spicy. Hit the spot just right. Had. Minor headache from the drink earlier. Also ordered the salmon chazuke which I was not a fan. Too fishy boo

I love this spot. It's my favorite go-to Japanese comfort food place in all of LA now. Their cozy booths really can only be had with a reservation, but the best part about this place is their authentic Japanese bar connected next door. They even hand-chisel imported Japanese block ice just like they do in the Land of The Rising Sun. It's a perfect way to end a reasonably priced meal, a lovingly created night cap (or 3) next door without having to park or take a Waymo somewhere else. And the craziest (and best) part is their kitchen is indeed open until 3 AM. Now that's what I'm talking about!

I miss the old Suehiro location only because it was centrally located in the hustle and bustle of Little Tokyo. The new location kinda makes up for it because it now occupies another iconic downtown space (Pete's Cafe) and I couldn't be happier for the glow up.I absolutely love the expansive menu at Suehiro because it can satiate any Japanese food craving you may have. And any choice you make is a pretty solid one. We started off with an order with chicken karaage ($14.50). The moist chicken was lightly battered and proportionally generous. Accompanying the chicken are various dipping sauces - a mayo + ponzu combo that kinda enhances the flavor of the chicken. Solid way to start your meal.For entrees, I shared the following:-chicken katsu curry ($20.25): chicken cutlet with curry sauce with onion, carrot, mushroom + potato over rice-cha soba ($14.75): cold buckwheat with matcha tea noodles with Suehiro's original dipping sauce First of all, I'd like to point out that Suehiro's chicken katsu curry is the only Japanese curry I've ever had that includes mushrooms. I don't care whether this is authentic or not. I was just delightfully surprised by the inclusion of an additional veggie other than the usual. With that said, the chicken katsu was fried to perfection and the curry was smoldering with so much depth. I also very much enjoyed the soba. The noodles were al dente and gave the slightest bit of matcha.Highly recommend checking out the new Suehiro location.

This is an excellent and fun Japanese restaurant in a cool area of downtown LA.Service was above average. I decided to move tables to the outdoor patio and was reseated promptly. My main of mackerel with rice was very tasty, really enjoyed it. The vege tempura also was great and I liked there was not too much batter on it like most places. I also enjoyed the cute 6oz. bottle of Saki. I also ordered 2 grilled skewers of cauliflower and zucchini($7 each)that were fun and tasty.I paid a total of $57 and an additional $15 tip for good service.Highly recommended. I plan to visit again soon to try out other selections on the extensive menu.

4/5 cheap Japanese comfort food at its finest. Walked here during Broadway Night Lights, so surrounding streets were fairly activated. Honestly not sure id otherwise venture here by foot as Main St and the surrounding streets are relatively sketchy. Case in point there was a transient man sleeping at the inoperable back entrance to the restaurant. Now the actual review:Prices were 100% right. Really reasonably priced food for Los Angeles. Menu is a bit off intimidating if you're used to super Americanized Japanese food as there are some more traditional, less popularized items on the menu. Service is quick and friendly. They don't seem to be overly pushy but they are very popular and clearly want to turn tables. Or actually recommend reservations for this place even though it's pretty casual. We had the beef hayashi rice and the shrimp tempura set. Both meals came with some wonderfully warming miso soup. The beef hayashi rice was simple yet complex. Comforting is the word is through at this one as well. It's just tender shredded beef cooked in an umami yet slightly sweet brown gravy with mushrooms and onions played over steamed white rice. Not much else going on but it felt really good for the soul. We added a fried egg to the dish and which I'd say is a must. Adds an extra layer to an otherwise fairly simple and straightforward dish. We also ordered the shrimp tempura set which consisted of 5 whole fried tempura battered shrimp, tempura carrot, tempura green bean, tempura eggplant, and tempura kabocha with a cabbage salad, picked vegetables and macaroni salad and a side of rice. The dish was served with a side of grated ginger and dipping tendon sauce. This was a lot of food. I barely touched the rice. I'd say the quality was higher than your average Japanese takeout but certainly lower than Carlos Tendon Jr in Torrance which id say is the LA tempura gold standard. Maybe an unfair comparison as I had Carlos Tendon earlier in the week? The variety of this plate which included the fat cutting pickled veggies and salad was appreciated when compared to the simpler more one note hiyashi rice. Overall really enjoyed this place and would frequent regularly if it was in a slightly less sketchy neighborhood.

I think the best part about living in downtown LA is the fact that it is so convenient to get to everywhere you want to go and that there are so many different food options to choose from!We're all waiting to hear when Oceanwide Plaza is going to be completed, since that would definitely improve the living standard in the area, as well as help to clean up the neighborhood. IMO, the addition of the new Weingart Towers is a nice touch and long overdue, as skid row seems to have gotten worse since the pandemic. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a simple and affordable lunch menu that also offers generous portion sizes and good quality food. The curry chicken entree is definitely worth a return visit!!