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Shibumi Los Angeles Reviews from The Last Year
I loved this place! I had mixed feeling before going to
I loved this place! I had mixed feeling before going to this place because of other reviews, but I am so happy I tried. Very different style of omakase, and mouthwatering. Started with firefly squid and sesame tofu. Sashimi, tempra, and bomboo. Cod and mame gohan were my favorite. Chef was very kind, and drinks were unique. Can't wait to come back another time!
Parking : I should do my research and could have parked at
Parking : I should do my research and could have parked at Pershing square and walked over but there was actually a parking structure next to restaurant. Location: Hidden alley way but look in between the parking structure and enter on the Main Street and you will see the restaurant. Ambiance: definitely a minimalist dark simplistic entrance with the glowing sushi bar. Definitely a zen relaxation when coming in. Food: my guest and I did the omakase sit down with the sake pairing. I must say I learned more about sake that night and how it matches nicely with the meal. The splendid savory bites were delicious and unique. It definitely feel like eating in Japan with the exquisite pairing. Also surprised the guest with the bday pastry. Service: the host and service was top notch and very simple in explanation. Bathroom was stellar if you want to use the bidet on the woman side! Overall: definitely the best experience and worthy of its 1 Michelin star rating.
When a place gets mixed reviews, I believe in giving it a
When a place gets mixed reviews, I believe in giving it a chance. It paid off the last couple times. This time.... I'd join the others. I hate to give it 3 stars, but it's a solid 3.5 -- I'd rate it a 7 of 10 while my cousin gave it a 6 of 10. Ambiance is nice and understated, with lots of lovely wood. It feels authentic. Service is very kind. Great staff all around, and I enjoyed the pacing of the meal. Presentation was lovely. Logistics: There was a $5 parking sign (I didn't use it) Small, unassuming restaurant front tucked next to a California chicken cafe. $125 omakase menu breakdown: 1) chinmi supplement $10 each: 2mo cured uni and 12mo cured shiitake mushroom. Tbh tasted like slightly elevated congee toppings (sorry). 2/5 2) Hassun - firefly squid (my fav!), asparagus, black sesame tofu. This plate had a delightful balance of strong and subtle flavors. Big fan of this plate. 5/5 3) Sashimi - sea bream & katsuo tuna tataki. Nice fish, and I enjoyed the wasabi dipping sauce. 4/5 4) Tempura - the anago eel wasn't that flavorful. I prefer a lighter tempura batter. It was fine. 2.5/5 5) Grilled bamboo shoot - the roe topping didn't save this. As a bamboo and veggie fan... it was bland. 2/5 6) Steamed black cod - delicious, subtle flavors. Simple yet beautiful taste. Not your typical miso black cod. Tied as my fav dish. 5/5 7) Rice - tbh this was high on concept, light on taste. Sorry... The smoked dashi broth was fine. These were served w/ the black cod, so at least there was something to enjoy... 2/5 8) Pomelo and amazake sherbet - now this, I loved. Apparently chef grows his own pomelos in his backyard. And the amazake was made from condensing some element of the above rice, i forgot the details but they came together NICELY. 5/5 9) Rhubarb & strawberry ukishima ("floating island") - enjoyable, and cool that it's gluten free since it's made of white beans. But taste wasn't very special. 2.5/5. Drinks: we didn't order alcohol, but two dishes came with sake, which were absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the almond soda. The yuzu soda was a pass for me. Anyway. Everyone's a critic. Maybe I'm too low brow for chef's vision. I can certainly see the beauty in authentic simplicity and there were some high points. It has 1 Michelin star. But it just didn't do it for me.
I feel really bad giving Shibumi 3 stars, but sadly I just
I feel really bad giving Shibumi 3 stars, but sadly I just can't see myself coming here again unless they make some substantial changes to their omakase menu. Maybe my palate is just too pedestrian for Shibumi, but I just didn't understand the tastes and flavors... I don't think it's suitable for just your average diner. If you do end up coming here, you should definitely opt for counter seating. The presentation/ plating was awesome and the service is super friendly and attentive, but I have a major problem with the food. They seem to have a great selection of sakes, and I know it's a Japanese restaurant, but I wish they would've had a stronger selection of wines. The chinmi supplements were just way too salty and borderline inedible. I think they're better off just taking those offerings off the menu because the chinmi came out first, and it really kind of tainted my perception of the rest of the omakase courses. The wagyu supplement was also way too salty... they should've just given salt on the side to let me season it to my liking. There was nothing memorable about any of the other courses except that the rice course was kind of bland, and so I kind of just ended up eating that with the wagyu supplement which was perfect lol. I loved the ambiance at Shibumi and the service is excellent, but the food just isn't for me. Sadly, the only thing I really enjoyed was the sake pairing.
Amazing service.
The experience was wonderful. Food was great. All of the staff took great care of us. They even accommodated my shellfish allergy by supplementing a course. Everything was explained to us. The ambiance in the restaurant was great as well. Definitely recommend!
Shibumi remains our favorite restaurant in LA.
The food and drinks, service, and musical soundtrack are all spot on. We don't know of another high-end Japanese restaurant in LA that serves food like this; n/naka and Shunji probably come the closest, but they don't feature the chin mi and extended aged, cured, and fermented items that shibumi excels at. And it's a very romantic setting. We just celebrated our third Valentine's Day dinner there last night. Highest possible rec.
I was advertised by michelin one star.
But the food here was not qualified as a good omakase. Actually this is the worst omakase I tried. The menu of the day was not the signature one. Overall, I feel the chef tries to innovate but not in a delightful way. The appetizer (hassun) is salty, to my surprise. I do not understand why it is designed in this way. I do not mind salty one but this dish does not serve the role of appetizer. Sashimi is mediocre. Chawanmushi. The innovation is cordyceps mushroom but does not stand out. Mullet roe is very fishy. The egg is very plastic, and could not taste the umami of dashi. Tempura has very oily crust (but thin). And the dried sweet potato is too chewy for a tempura. It is good for a snack though. Simmered wagyu. Waygu is way too salty, and very lean and dry. The tastes of chestnut and wagyu are separated. Iron pot rice and pickles. You can not go too bad for this dish. But the sous-chef served it right after wagyu was served. I was in the middle of eatting the wagyu and they put rice bowl and pickles on my table spot. The pickles are burdock and cucumber. But the burdock seems not well clean and has long root tentacles on the surface. Desserts. To my surprise, the desserts are good. Buckwheat ice cream and well-picked persimmon are qualified for an omakase. A minor comment. The waiters are fine. But chef and sous-chef did not interact much with me. They were busy talking with another regular customers, and did not greet me when I leave. They should treat new customers equally.
I was very excited to try this place.
I always love a good omakase and had never been to Shibumi. I wanted to give it shot despite some of the less than stellar reviews. The location isn't in the best part of DTLA at night but parking is right next door m. The entry is a little hidden (as in the place doesn't standout from the curb). The interior was nicely decorated, clean and simple and the lighting created a nice ambience. We had the omakase with the alcohol pairing. I will say the pairing was probably my favorite part. Our server was very knowledgeable about the type of sake, wine or whiskey that accompanied our dish and it was a lot compared to some other pairing I have had. The food however, was okay. I would go and try it again. I agree with some other reviewers who mentioned that it was salty. If you also look at my photos, all the food was also very brown in color and was lacking variety of texture, flavor, freshness, etc. for the price you pay, I have had far better omakase for far less. Overall, perhaps in the furture if the menu changes to include more fresh and variety of ingredients I would go again. The chefs are definitely skilled, I just didn't really like the menu.
Good fruit is usually best not screwed with (no apple
Good fruit is usually best not screwed with (no apple brandy necessary). Otherwise a very delicious experience
Absolutely Amazing.
A humble and quiet exterior opens up into an exquisite Japanese dining room. We were seated at a counter made of centuries old wood, in full view of Chef David Schlosser. Think of Japanese Kappo style cuisine as similar to an Omakase sushi experience, but not restricted to only traditional sushi like Sashimi or Nigiri. Kappo courses include a variety of expertly prepared Japanese dishes. Menus are based on seasonal ingredients, and can change frequently depending on what the Chef would like to serve. We selected two different courses from the available menu choices so we could try more of the dishes, together we had about 11-12 of them. Each dish was completely unique. Methods used to prepare included everything from grilled, steamed, pickled, deep fried, or served raw. In a brief conversation, Chef David had also mentioned how it took 20 years for him to have created this menu. It amplified the appreciation for each of the courses, reflecting two decades of mastery in these many forms of Japanese cuisine. Would highly recommend this dining experience, was definitely a special treat.
Their add-ons change pretty frequently, and I've only been
Their add-ons change pretty frequently, and I've only been once but I've watched this part of the menu change and the options offered here always seem pretty enticing to me. I went when the olive wagyu stew was being offered as well as the true kobe wagyu, and they were honestly the highlight of my meal when I was there. I went back in the Summer during tomato season, and their edamame, sesame, and yuba-stuffed tomato was one of the best tomato-based dishes I had that season. Delicious omakase, beautiful, intimate dining room, and great service all around.
I went in the fall for their omakase and had a really great
I went in the fall for their omakase and had a really great experience. It's not your typical Japanese sushi, as they incorporate various elements of Japanese cuisine. The food is very good quality, but it might be a little plain for some people. I'd say the stand outs for me were the walnut tofu, bonito sashimi, and the braised vegetables. Koji ice cream was also excellent, it went very well with the pear. The service was really friendly and professional as they came out to describe what each of the dishes were and recommended good sake for us. Ambiance is definitely on the nicer side and it's pretty dim inside. Luckily, we were able to sit at the counter and watch the chef in action.
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What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
By 🦩 @FluffyStar64, 07/08/2021 8:55 pm
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Hi I am new to the platform. What happens if I bid on a restaurant reservation expires and no one has responded to the request?
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Answer from 🥷🏻 @ColorfulRod45 (07/08/2021 9:28 pm)
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Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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Answer from 👻 @ZestfulField70 (06/26/2022 1:42 pm)
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My reservation expired but I did not get a credit and I see no way to cancel. How do I the funds back as a credit?
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Answer from 👻 @ColloquialPosition80 (06/03/2022 2:36 pm)
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I have a similar question, it seems like when money is refunded it doesnt go immediately what is the process of this since its essentially a debit card and not a credit card
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Answer from 🧌 @ExpensiveKey54 (04/21/2023 6:17 pm)
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The funds go back into your account and you can place a new bid
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