Yamashiro Hollywood

My daughter made a reservation 15 minutes before arrival at 7:30pm. It was our first time and walking up to the outdoor part of restaurant was enchanting! Everything is beautiful!
We got a table outside by the edge of the cliff and had the most beautiful night view of LA!
Food was delicious!
I recommend Yamashiro Hollywood 100%
You will love it here!

Visited 3 months ago

The views from Yamashiro are epic!!! Such a beautiful restaurant. The service was great and the staff was very friendly. Everything I ordered was so mouthwatering and flavorful, from the appetizers to the main course. I had the Braised Lamb Shanks and it was the most delicious lamb I've ever had. Highly recommend Yamashiro to anyone wanting to experience the finest dining experience, it was definitely worth it. Can't wait to come back!

Visited 5 months ago

Probably the best dining view in Los Angeles. On a clear day, you can see from the ocean to downtown.

Stick to the Japanese portion of the menu, not nothing EXCEPT the incredible Matcha Tiramisu stand out. It's very unfortunate, Yamashiro is resting on its fame and gorgeous view, that there doesn't seem to be much effort or care in the quality of food. The presentation is very nice, but the taste is what you'd expect of any place that has a guaranteed high volume of tourists every night.
The service staff is largely apathetic with the result that the 3 or 4 servers and bartenders that do care are essentially overworked as everyone is asking them for help.

I would highly recommend everyone go there once, preferably just before sunset to watch the sky show and the lights come on, order a beer and app and then go into Hollywood or Studio City for a nice meal.

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Visited 4 months ago

one of the absolute most beautiful places to dine in Los Angeles with the highest quality fish you will ever eat. I recommend going after sunset, as you really get to enjoy the view of the city while you eat! I brought my mother here for her birthday and they were so good at making it a special experience for her. This is a mandatory experience every LA visit.

Visited 4 months ago

Came here to come eat dinner and it was a beautiful scene. The waiter is very helpful with the menu and we had a surprise comedy show by Tiffany Haddish. The food was underwhelming and overpriced but for the ambiance and the atmosphere, it’s well worth it. I believed it’s worth doing a one and done.

Visited 4 months ago

Yamashiro: A Night of Stunning Views and Mixed Emotions

Yamashiro, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, promised a night of elegance and unforgettable views. Unfortunately, our experience began on a sour note. Despite having a reservation, we were forced to wait for an hour, a frustrating start to what should have been a special evening. The staff apologized, explaining that our reservation had been accidentally deleted, but this did little to ease our disappointment.
Once seated, however, our experience took a positive turn. Our waiter, Zach, was exceptional. His friendly demeanor and attentive service made us feel welcome and valued. He was knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations.
While the food was enjoyable, it didn't quite live up to the high expectations set by the restaurant's reputation and price point. However, the drinks were truly outstanding, expertly crafted and beautifully presented.
The real star of the show was Yamashiro's atmosphere and location. The stunning views of the city lights are breathtaking, and the historic setting adds a touch of magic. It's a truly unique dining experience that is hard to replicate.
Overall, Yamashiro is a beautiful and memorable venue. While we were disappointed by the initial reservation mix-up and felt that the food could have been better for the price, the stunning views, exceptional service from Zach, and the delicious drinks made it a worthwhile experience.

Visited 7 months ago

beautiful restaurant with bar and indoor/outdoor seating areas. food was decent considering the price and comments made by other reviewers. service was superb. definitely a great place to come with friends for the vibes and views. spent nye dinner here with my family and it was very enjoyable! however by the time we left (~10:30pm) the venue had gotten really crowded with young people lining up for the club and bar areas of the restaurants. nonetheless still a pleasant experience and would recommend if visiting LA.

dish recommendations: lobster karaage, matcha tiramisu, tuna crispy rice

Visited 4 months ago

Beautiful views, but the food isn't worth the price lobster over cooked pasta tasted like BBQ sauce. The only thing that was good was desert , drinks, and the seaweed salad. For ambiance, I would just do apps and drinks. Our drinks took over an hour to come out i understand it was the weekend but still felt pretty long. The bathroom was not kept, all stalls didn't have toilet paper for the amount you spend it was pretty messy to be fair. Beautiful place I will give it that where kill bill was shot cool place to see, but I wouldn't say great place to eat. They forgot our friends drinks , order and it had been hours the waiter was nice and I'll give it that he was busy and don't blame him for the food.

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Visited 3 months ago

Lets be realistic, the food: horrible and EXTREMELY expensive. The service: awful and rude. And the ambient its beautiful. Very overrated place

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Visited 3 months ago

Despite having the loveliest view in the city, the experience was unpleasant from the time we pulled into the valet. $20 to park at their own restaurant lot where the valet crew stank so badly of weed and were so high they shouldn’t have been taking anyone’s keys.

The restaurant was extremely loud; they sat us at a 6 top — for two people it was too much. Service was fine-ish but when we ordered, we were told that dishes would come out “as they were ready.” I asked if our mains could come out at the same time. “We can’t guarantee that” is what I was told. What restaurant can’t guarantee that two people in the same party will get their meal at the same time so one isn’t watching the other eat alone.
Our order: miso soup — bad, bland.
Branzino — dry, overcooked and my companion asked for the chili oil on the side.. dish came absolutely smothered in it
Steak and garlic noodles — meh. Fine but not good
Sides of broccoli and mushrooms — came out cold and broccoli was majorly undercooked, plus EVERY DISH was covered in some plastic-like grated Parmesan. For Asian food?? What?? It was disgusting.

When the bill came, it was almost $200 (with ni drinks besides water) for what was basically an inedible meal with service that totally lacked any care or consideration. It was appalling.

I will NEVER go here again.

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Visited 3 months ago

The food and atmosphere are amazing. The restaurant had amazing views. The whole place was beautiful. The staff was friendly and had great service. Even the bathroom attendant was friendly. The bathroom was amazingly clean and well kept.

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Visited 3 months ago

My daughter made a reservation 15 minutes before arrival at 7:30pm. It was our first time and walking up to the outdoor part of restaurant was enchanting! Everything is beautiful!
We got a table outside by the edge of the cliff and had the most beautiful night view of LA!
Food was delicious!
I recommend Yamashiro Hollywood 100%
You will love it here!

Visited 3 months ago

Visited 3 months ago

I really liked the restaurant's ambiance, and the food was pretty good as well. Overall, I would give it 5 stars, but I deducted 1 star due to an issue that I hope the restaurant can address, as it affects the guests' experience.

While we were dining, a very enthusiastic female photographer approached our table. After confirming that we were a couple, she asked us to pose for some intimate photos and took quite a few shots. We assumed it was part of the restaurant’s internal photography, perhaps for customer documentation, so we didn’t question it. However, less than 10 minutes later, another woman suddenly came to our table with a stack of printed photos and asked us to choose some, requesting payment through Venmo.

We initially thought this was part of the restaurant’s team, but it seemed like it wasn’t, as the payment couldn’t be included with our food bill. This sudden request to purchase photos was quite impolite. We’re not sure if the restaurant staff is aware of this, but we hope that in the future, guests can be informed of the purpose of such photography beforehand. We didn’t need a photographer as we had our own camera and phone, and the experience felt like a forced sales pitch, which disrupted our dining experience.

Visited 4 months ago

Why have I not been here sooner?!? In the hills above Hollywood is Yamashiro, a HUGE indoor/outdoor Japanese restaurant. The setting is beautiful, with a view over Hollywood and you can see downtown. The food was great, with traditional Japanese dishes (sushi, sashimi, nigiri, etc.) and more Japanese-Western fusion dishes (steak and garlic noodles). Highly recommended for a date night, but there were also some groups of 8 and 10 too. Valet parking is $20, but I wouldn’t really trust Angelinos to park their own cars there, so it’s like it is at other higher-end restaurants in LA.

Visited 4 months ago

The views are incredible.

The bad side is that we came at a quite time with maybe 2 groups of people but yet our food came after everyone else that showed up after us. The price you pay for the food is diabolically and not worth it. The staff don't bring anything to do the table for example we ordered coffee but no sugar or stirrers.. and when we asked, it only took around 30 minutes to the point that I had to get up and speak to the manager. The bill was over 200$ for 4 people, for BREAKFAST. don't think I will.be coming back again. Thank you but no thank you

Visited 4 months ago

So I came with two friends and ordered the Spanish Octopus and the Green Dragon with the White dragon.

The Octopus was cooked perfectly and Octopus of spanish rice which paired perfectly with the texture of the Octopus.

I would like a bit more portion of Octopus but that's neither here nor there.
I wish I got pics of the night because the view IS beautiful.

my friends weren't too happy about the fried rice so maybe avoid that when coming!

Visited 4 months ago

Great place at Hollywood

Visited 4 months ago

Cool vibes and cool views… on a clear night this place has some of the coolest dinning views of anywhere in the city. We had a Rez here the other night since my friend had been wanting to check this spot out… and it felt like we got half of the royal treatment… they brought out free food and lots of it, which was cool, baked lobster and calamari were hits for sure… but if I’m going to a sushi restaurant and the fried calamari is the standout… something’s wrong… this place isn’t cheap, and isn’t very good sushi wise… I’ve been to cheap sushi spots that it tasted fresher at… also… if we ask for water and drinks and it takes 30 minutes for those to arrive and yet we get our food brought sooner, something’s wrong… they said the reason for our drinks being slow was because “the drinks runner” called out sick… so why did all the tables around us get there drinks in plenty of time?? Weird experience here… feels classy until you sit down and then are met with service that doesn’t exactly resemble the bill… I’d expect this level of service at a movie theater not at a dinner your paying $250 for

Visited 4 months ago

Excelente servicio llegamos sin reserva y nos sentaron bastante rápido las vistas de Hollywood son increíbles y la comida muy buena

Visited 4 months ago

Call ahead if showing up with date

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Visited 4 months ago

beautiful restaurant with bar and indoor/outdoor seating areas. food was decent considering the price and comments made by other reviewers. service was superb. definitely a great place to come with friends for the vibes and views. spent nye dinner here with my family and it was very enjoyable! however by the time we left (~10:30pm) the venue had gotten really crowded with young people lining up for the club and bar areas of the restaurants. nonetheless still a pleasant experience and would recommend if visiting LA.

dish recommendations: lobster karaage, matcha tiramisu, tuna crispy rice

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Our visit to Yamashiro Hollywood was very disappointing and didn’t meet our expectations.

Negatives:
• Parking is valet-only and costs $20, even though our car was parked right next to the pick-up area. Self-parking would have been much easier.
• Despite having a reservation, we waited over 30 minutes for our table.
• We were celebrating my 30th birthday and requested a nice table, but we were given a wobbly table in the far corner – very disappointing.
• The food service was chaotic: One main dish arrived first, followed by the second about 5 minutes later. The appetizer didn’t arrive until after we had finished both main courses, which was unprofessional.
• The food (Garlic Noodles, Soy Somen Noodles, and an appetizer) was decent but absolutely not worth the exorbitant prices.

Positives:
• Our waiter was friendly and attentive.

Overall, Yamashiro Hollywood is highly overrated. We wouldn’t return and can’t recommend it.

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Visited 4 months ago

Ambience is very good, food is good but that doesn't mean to take customers for granted. Had a very BAD experience with a lot of waiting time for taking order, bringing food, for getting check and for giving card the back too. Literally waited for 45 min after done with the food.
Service also foremost important for any restaurant.
On top of it gave out door seating with the propane heater which ran out of gas. Requested multiple times to change it but sat there in cold climate for couple of hours with no heater.

Dear Yamashiro team, please show some courtesy towards customers🙏🏻

Visited 4 months ago

Came here to come eat dinner and it was a beautiful scene. The waiter is very helpful with the menu and we had a surprise comedy show by Tiffany Haddish. The food was underwhelming and overpriced but for the ambiance and the atmosphere, it’s well worth it. I believed it’s worth doing a one and done.

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Good was great. View was astounding. However, I did not like the fact that we given a very awkward table to sit at for dinner. We were placed in a literal corner.

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It was my first time at Yamashiro and I was super excited to try one of La’s most hyped up restaurants. Don’t get me wrong the food was really good. I would definitely recommend coming for the sushi, pork chops, sashimi, and garlic noodles everything had an amazing taste but the service ? That was HORRIBLE. Our server Sage was just rude and didn’t seem to care at all. Everyone has bad days, but to do an eye roll over a simple question or to not ask the basic “how are you guys doing?” is abnormal in providing good hospitality especially in a 5 star restaurant. The food was fancy, the bill was big, but service was bad. Beautiful restaurant but I would rather go to another local restaurant where I know the service will match the price on the bill.

Visited 4 months ago

Beautiful setting. It’s definitely a IG spot for lots of photos. Go at night, it’s really pretty. The vibe is awesome. Food was delicious except for one Korean noodle dish we ordered that was really bland. Staffing could improve as the service took a long time. Hard to get our waiter to pay attention to us as he was running around. It’s a large restaurant.

Visited 4 months ago

Probably the best dining view in Los Angeles. On a clear day, you can see from the ocean to downtown.

Stick to the Japanese portion of the menu, not nothing EXCEPT the incredible Matcha Tiramisu stand out. It's very unfortunate, Yamashiro is resting on its fame and gorgeous view, that there doesn't seem to be much effort or care in the quality of food. The presentation is very nice, but the taste is what you'd expect of any place that has a guaranteed high volume of tourists every night.
The service staff is largely apathetic with the result that the 3 or 4 servers and bartenders that do care are essentially overworked as everyone is asking them for help.

I would highly recommend everyone go there once, preferably just before sunset to watch the sky show and the lights come on, order a beer and app and then go into Hollywood or Studio City for a nice meal.

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Visited 4 months ago

We've been there once to celebrate a birthday. We liked everything. A pretty unique place for LA

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Birthday dinner that was exceptional! Awesome food, great service, and what a view.

Visited 4 months ago

Lovely views 💕make sure to ask for outside seating

Visited 4 months ago

Personally I do not often Japanese…but this is the best…

Visited 4 months ago

Great date location, save your pennies but atmosphere worth it. On a clear day or evening you could see dtla.

Visited 4 months ago

Absolutely beautiful place. The view of the city is impressive. However, I was not so impressed by food taste, but cocktails were very good. Definitely must visit place, but I can't tell I will definitely come back. If you have a table outside, check out decorations inside. It's amazing as well.

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Absolutely wonderful Birthday dinner.

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Go to date night spot

Visited 4 months ago

If you're looking for a trendy spot to take pictures and "keep up with the Joneses," this place might work. But if you're after good food, you'd be better off visiting a local food truck or even Cheesecake Factory.

The food here was bland and basic, especially for the price. I'm from New York, so I'm used to rude people, but the service here was a solid 0. Our waitress couldn't even manage to get menus or water for everyone at our table. Sure, maybe she was having a bad day—it happens—but the food? C’mon, please do better.

Visited 4 months ago

Food very so so on top of that dessert has hair in it. It was gross and disgusting. Never going back there.

Visited 4 months ago

Gino our server was amazing!
Definitely a 10/10 because of him and his work ethic
Food was great
Views were amazing

Visited 4 months ago

one of the absolute most beautiful places to dine in Los Angeles with the highest quality fish you will ever eat. I recommend going after sunset, as you really get to enjoy the view of the city while you eat! I brought my mother here for her birthday and they were so good at making it a special experience for her. This is a mandatory experience every LA visit.

Visited 4 months ago

Yamashiro is definitely one of those restaurants that you go to for the vibe. The food is outrageously overpriced with a basic sushi roll being $40. Service was decent no complaints there, but I just wish the foods quality matched its value. Overall, I’d give them a 5.7/10 rating.

Visited 4 months ago

Used to come here pretty often before, and would often bring along people because this place had a good selection of non fish food that non fish people would love. On my most recent visit yesterday, I saw that their menu changed, it became more expensive and maybe I just don't remember correctly but it seemed like portions became smaller. I also loved going to this place because valet was half of what it took to park a car in LA, now it's the same @20 dollars. It's a nice restaurant to bring a date to but no longer is it a casual night out type of place anymore like it used to be.

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I came here to try one of the sushi boats but they were unavailable. I understand that there are limited physical boats but they wouldn't even put it on plates. Service was PAINFULLY slow and honestly you can get better quality sushi for WAY LESS money than this. Waste of time and money. Don't bother.

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Es algo extremadamente hermoso

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Got a reservation for my Lady's Birthday, our table was ready quickly and the service was great and attentive. Parking is valet only and cost me $20. My steak was cooked perfectly and the view was stunning. Highly recommend, it's a great spot for special occasions.

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The location is so unique. The atmosphere is unmatched. So picturesque. Food was good. Nigiri was delicious. I had the Faroe Island Salmon and Korean Hirame nigiri. Steak garlic noodles were delicious. The roll my wife got had fried onions on top which looked neat, but overpowered the taste of everything else. We ordered another Korean Hirame for my wife and it never came out, so he took it off the bill. The cocktails were fantastic and were aesthetically pleasing. I would definitely go again!

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Great atmosphere! But the food is Hit or Miss!

50/50

Visited 4 months ago

Atmosphere is awesome, one of the best views of Hollywood and the whole vibe is cool, pretty good cocktails. The food is I would say very overpriced for what it is so that makes it kinda a one and doner for me but still very worth it to go. 4 cocktails and some appetizers was like $250 after tip. Good spot for drinks/special occasion also there’s a secret hookah bar up there

Visited 4 months ago

Can't comment on the food, but attended the NYE party here on 12/31/23 and want to warn anyone considering doing the same for NYE 25. The entire experience was terrible, from beginning to end. They only allow people to use two bars, so the lines were over an hour long for drinks. Same for the restrooms. It was so crowded you couldn't move, and they kept everyone contained in the courtyard, which is an odd square shape. They clearly oversold it and did not have the logistics figured out. Would not return.

Pro: DJ was good

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The cuisine, the staff and the amazing view did not disappoint. The Avocado with the crunchy is a must starter! Also, the short rib was packed with flavor.

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Had Saake, Fried Calamari, Chicken Fried Rice and Sushi . All of those were tasty . Bit pricey for quantity, but well worth the views.

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I love it, the views are beautiful and the food is delicious.

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Slow service and the food was mediocre.

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Amazing Place Great View Of The City Very Romantic 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ r
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Just gorgeous! Went with my family, and everyone enjoyed their meal. The atmosphere is special, with city lights, beautiful gardens and ponds.

Visited 5 months ago

The views from Yamashiro are epic!!! Such a beautiful restaurant. The service was great and the staff was very friendly. Everything I ordered was so mouthwatering and flavorful, from the appetizers to the main course. I had the Braised Lamb Shanks and it was the most delicious lamb I've ever had. Highly recommend Yamashiro to anyone wanting to experience the finest dining experience, it was definitely worth it. Can't wait to come back!

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Must go food good drinks good very good vibe ❤️

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It was the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to in LA if I were to solely judge based on food 🫣 but the venue really makes up for it! Check out the hookah bar downstairs and enjoy the outdoor bar attached to it. Definitely go for the views and the cute ambiance and DEF not for the uni pasta 🤣

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An amazing as well as a very beautiful place to visit as there is so much to see with the incredible views all around. Then when you think it can't get any better you order a beverage and delicious food from the menu which is brought to you by very knowledgeable staff members. All in all the experience will leave you wanting to go back sooner than later.

Visited 5 months ago

All I have to say is, if you want a server who’s professional and knowledgeable about the menu ask for Diego he’s great!

Visited 5 months ago

Best views of Hollywood Hills! The food is great, and the staff are attentive. Perfect place to enjoy Japanese cuisine with a panoramic view.

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The atmosphere and views are spectacular. Recommend the truffle fries! Delicious. Valet parking. This place is great for a date night or a night out on the town with friends.

Visited 5 months ago

I had a dinner with a friend and it was the first time after COVID. The menu is limited and food quality really on the very low side. I ordered a steak and they had no decent vegetables to order. High prices and if not for the view, I’d never go back. Aah valet parking $20! It’s ridiculous. There are plenty other restaurants with the view. Not worth it

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If Cheesecake Factory and Yardhouse adopted and raised an Asian child, it would be this restaurant.

Food $ and quality are on par with a restaurant that has 100 items on the menu. You're paying for the hillside view and Japanese-inspired ambiance. If you want actual steak, go to a steakhouse. If you want actual sushi, go to any of the great of the omakase places in LA. If you want something to post on Instagram then reserve that dinner slot ASAP

Visited 5 months ago

Food was a bad of mixed sadness. Definitely going here for the ambiance because I think even Denny’s could make a better carbonara at those prices. Definitely just come for some drinks and appetizers, not your dinner.

Visited 5 months ago

The location of Yamashiro Hollywood is undeniably stunning – the views are breathtaking and definitely the highlight of the experience. However, the food left a lot to be desired. Honestly, it was “meh” at best, and for the price, I expected much better. The quality felt more like a mid-level buffet rather than what you’d expect from such an iconic spot.

To make matters worse, we were charged a “large party” fee for 4 adults and 2 small kids – and the kids literally just shared an order of fries! It felt unfair and completely unjustified. Overall, the food and the added charges just didn’t match the location’s reputation. I’d say go for the view, but don’t set your expectations high for the food.

Visited 5 months ago

Honestly, I did not remember what I ate.
I truly drenched in the Japanese Vibe, and if you like middle eastern vibe. There is an area for only Arabic vibe restaurant here, and belly dance show after midnight. I like Japanese Kimono.
After walking a long way, we saw a Japanese-style building, which made us feel like we were back in Japan.

Yamashiro, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, is more than just a dining destination—it’s a full sensory experience. With its rich history dating back to 1914, this Japanese-style mansion has evolved into one of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots, offering not only exquisite food but also breathtaking views of the city skyline.

Ambiance

The ambiance is unparalleled. Yamashiro’s architecture, inspired by a Japanese palace, features lush gardens, koi ponds, and a stunning pagoda. At night, the twinkling lights of Los Angeles below create a magical setting, perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or simply a memorable evening out.

Cuisine

The menu is a fusion of Asian-inspired dishes with a California twist. Highlights include:
• Sushi and Sashimi: Fresh, artfully crafted, and delicious, with creative rolls that cater to traditionalists and adventurous palates alike.
• Wagyu Beef: A tender, perfectly seared delicacy that melts in your mouth.
• Miso Black Cod: A standout dish with rich, umami flavors that epitomizes the restaurant’s balance of tradition and innovation.
• Cocktails: Inventive and refreshing, they often incorporate Asian flavors like yuzu and matcha, complementing the meal beautifully.

Service

The staff at Yamashiro are attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the dining experience without being intrusive. Whether you have dietary restrictions or need recommendations, they are happy to accommodate.

Price Point

Yamashiro leans toward the higher end, with entrees and specialty items reflecting the premium quality of ingredients and the unparalleled setting. While it’s not an everyday spot for most, the overall experience justifies the cost for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself.

Overall Experience

Yamashiro is more than just a meal; it’s a journey through history, culture, and flavor. The combination of panoramic views, exceptional food, and a serene atmosphere makes it one of Los Angeles’ must-visit dining spots. Whether you’re a tourist exploring Hollywood or a local looking for a stunning evening out, Yamashiro delivers on all fronts.
The only potential drawbacks are the higher price point and occasional difficulty securing a reservation—but both are small prices to pay for such a memorable experience.

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Terrible food and service. Illegal wheel chair ramp

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First time in LA and picked this joint for the Kill Bill vibes. Loved it! Amazing atmosphere and server gave us lots of love and little extras. Cool spot

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Such a beatiful place with magical view. Perfect place to go as a couple.

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I proposed to my girl here. The photographer accommodated and took us outside to take a photo when I started proposing and she took many to have printed for us. The food was just fine, nothing special but you definitely pay for the atmosphere and the service. Outstanding service from our waiter Steve! I'd definitely recommend and would go back for the very pleasant experience!

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You would expect more from such an iconic location and its reputation, especially in terms of atmosphere and service. Unfortunately, our server had a rather uptight demeanor, which dampened the experience. A warmer, more personable approach from the staff would go a long way in making guests feel welcomed and appreciated—like they’re truly experiencing a top-notch establishment. The food, however, was good.

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Everything was great. My husband took me here for a birthday dinner.

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I went with my friends yesterday night and I got the worse food poisoning.
The sushis were not fresh at all.
Don’t go there if you don’t want to get sick.

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This place was a great atmosphere and had great food as well as staff

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We had the steak garlic noodles, yellowtail serrano, and yellowtail nigiri. Noodles and fish quality were very good, but not worth the money spent. You certainly pay for the beautiful views, ambiance, and experience. Our server disappointed us though. The only time we saw him was when he took our order and for me to ask him to grab the check. We also ordered a yellowtail hand roll and never received it. Frankly, I'm glad we didn't because it would have been more money spent. Beware that it's valet parking only ($20).

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A M A Z I N G

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Amazing setting that immerses you in the food and view

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Amazing dinner for our anniversary celebration. Staff greeted us for celebrating. Our server is amazingly awesome. #Cecil (not sure how to spell his name) highly recommend.

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Een prachtige locatie. Mooi uitzicht op Hollywood. Echt een aanrader.

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If you're looking for a authentic sushi restaurant, this is not the place for you. Food was good but I wouldn't consider it "traditional" or authentic. Cool atmosphere, it's a beautiful restaurant. There's a Hookah lounge by Buddha I thought that was really cool.

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They don't know how to serve the octopus.

Visited 6 months ago

Stayed at the hotel that shared the property on a visit to see a concert at the Hollywood Bowl the week of Halloween.We knew the menu was at the upper end of our budget, but we didn’t want to walk down the hill the night we arrived, and glad we didn’t. The atmosphere with the Halloween decor view of LA was amazing. Our waiter Ben S. was excellent as was the lobster karaage appetizer, the fish pies (worth the 40 min wait) and the yuzu cheesecake special. Definitely added to the experience of our vacation.

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the vibes and the views were amazing!!! i’m not sure if I can the say the same about the service the food was really good and fresh but nothing too too special for the price you’re paying!

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Beautiful but food/drinks are mid and feels like you're inconveniencing everyone who works there.

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Great to visit this historic restaurant for the first time to enjoy the food and the views. Brunch options are decent value.

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Fabulous view
Great service
Yummy sushi

Visited 6 months ago

We happened to celebrate our anniversary there during the weekend of all the LA games and events, so traffic trekking up there was rough. However, once we were on the restaurant grounds we were met with great hospitality! Our hostess let us know the process and congratulated us on the celebration. We walked around the grounds before being seated. Once seated, our server Diego took amazing care of us and gave us recommendations to which we happily agreed with. Our favorite dish was the sea bass, and all the food and drinks were delicious. Unfortunately we didn’t get a surprise anniversary treat, but nevertheless the experience was worth the trek and we would do it again!

Visited 6 months ago

I had high hopes for Yamashiro, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype. The sushi was downright awful—definitely not what you’d expect at these prices. Everything tasted stale and uninspired. To make things worse, the service was mediocre at best; it felt like we were being rushed, yet our server was barely attentive. For what we paid, the experience was incredibly disappointing. I won’t be coming back and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a quality sushi experience.

Visited 6 months ago

Tragically disappointing experience. Everything that could go wrong went wrong customer service wise. First off, I arrived for a reservation for 8:30 at 8:30 and they did not seat me for 20 minutes. Then when they did seat me they tried to put me in a small isolated corner room despite the fact that there were multiple seats open (like 20….) in the garden which is the whole experience…. I asked the hostess, a mid twenties red haired woman, if I could sit in the garden and she told me it would be 1 hour in a very passive aggressive way. Luckily a different hostess accommodated me 14 minutes later but there is no reason I got seated 45 mins after I got there with a reservation in a half empty restaurant. Food is very overpriced and parking should not be $20 or charged if you are eating at their restaurant. Tacky. Will never go back. I make good money too so don’t assume I’m cheap!

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Fine dining at its best. Excellent service, great menu, world-class experience 😋

Visited 6 months ago

Went there to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Food was mediocre. You can find better quality food for less at other places. You are definitely paying for the view. Nothing else.

Service is ok. I work in hospitality and can testify that service was lacking. We started by going ti the bar and ordering a drink. Upon asking the bartender about the Japanese Plum Wine I got a sharp and dismissive answer. Decided to go with it either way to try it out. I was served two fingers of it. Didn’t let it bother me. After sitting down we were left with two empty menus. It only had the cover. Server was ok. Food was like pub food. We ordered the hand rolled sushi which was good. Agedashi tofu was lacking. Ordered the fish pie which tastes like an Irish Pub pie and the main pork belly dish is actually made with bacon and not actual pork belly.

They don’t offer parking, only valet which is $20. They don’t validate for discount. We asked the valet person if they were part of the hotel or a third party company and was told that they were part of the restaurant. We asked why they were charging that amount if so, and got the answer “solve it in the restaurant”.

Definitely not worth going back.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

The sushi with the dichon was recommended to us by our waiter and it was absolutely horrendous. I had to have it removed from table immediately because the smell was terrible. My friend and I were sat at a very tiny corner table which was very uncomfortable. The atmosphere was very cool though.

Visited 6 months ago

Management lied several times while trying to plan my girlfriend's 50th birthday party then didn't serve and lost/threw out her custom birthday cake I bought while still charging the cutting fee. We spent over $1100 on dinner and they wouldn't even reimburse the cost of the custom cake they discarded and stopped responding to emails. Been coming here for a lifetime and will not be coming back, it's clear they don't care anymore.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

One of my favorite iconic places to go in LA/Hollywood!

Visited 6 months ago

We came here as a friends meet up, recommended by one of the friends in the group. The food was well presented but as far as taste it was not worth the hype. This spot is purely just a place for the views and atmosphere. This is one of those spots that’s its about the views and atmosphere but not about the food.

Visited 6 months ago

Great atmosphere, but food is pretty mid if you get anything else but sushi. Really good drinks!

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Alec was amazing with us today, he was very helpful with the menu as it was my first time here. Thank you Alec for the good and professional service

Visited 6 months ago

Absolutely phenomenal food service and atmosphere

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

View is amazing. Food is good not great. Service is absolutely horrible! Wanted to love this place walked away saying it was ok……. It was pretty……. That’s where the compliments end

Visited 6 months ago

If you're looking for great Japanese cuisine with 5 star service in LA, I'd recommend visiting Katana.

This review is being written from the perspective of an Australian tourist, first time to this restaurant.

Firstly when we arrived we had no idea where to go. The venue is big, and we werent sure if we were meant to wait at the front entrance or walk through the seating area. We've found some restaurants strict about this. When we realised no one was coming to what looked like a front desk, we keep walking around until we saw a grander entrance.

Yes the venue and the view is spectacular.

Arriving to "check in" for our booking we were met with the most pretentious experiences with staff that made you feel like you were bothering them to let you know you had a booking.

We were told to wait and that we would be sent a text message when the table was ready.

5 or so minutes later we received a text, stood in the foyer to then realise we actually had to go to the front desk again and tell them that we had received the text.

Whilst this is happening wait staff are haphazardly shouting out random assortments of names and table numbers trying to find guests who actually weren't event there.

We were seated at our table, where we waited for 15 minutes before anyone brought water or acknowledged that we existed hahaha.

Our actual server was nice and helpful, the first person we had encountered in the evening who was friendly and polite.

We ordered the pork belly, two salmon hand rolls, sticky Avocado rice and sweet potato.

The pork belly was gross, absolutely no flavour or texture.

The hand rolls were average, really nothing to write home about.

The sweet potato was so dry and boiled, again zero flavour.

The best thing was the sticky Avocado rice which was beautiful, complex in flavour and textural. I could have just ordered a plate of this and walked away impressed.

When we went to pay we were told we can't use Apple / Google Pay... we didn't have any other fork of payment.

We then had management take us aside and basically scold us for not having a physical card... it was the most bizarre experience ever.

Basically my advice is, come here and order a drink and enjoy the view. Don't bother with the food.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

This is a place to take people whom you want to impress with the view and the palace. Unfortunately the food was very mediocre, particularly at the price point.

Located in a kind of historic palace fashioned after one in Japan on top of a hill, you will find a beautiful view of hollywood and dining in a spectacular interior.

This seems to come as a double edge sword as I guess they need to pay to maintain this and do so at the expense of the quality of the food. Taste wise was on the level of some small town “chinese” restaurant that also does other asian dishes. Not bad but not good and extra Americanized. In a small town at a casual price point it would be fine. Four stars even. But at yamashiros price point and associated fanfare it was a disappointment.

Specifically

Seafood fried rice, great
Yamashiro sushi. Mid
Salmon citrus, terrible, wish they would zest instead of giving whole lemon slices
Uni noodles, horrendous. Imagine Olive Garden, extra cheese sauce, and a scoop of uni
Shishito peppers, spectacular but I think that’s just because Veges in cali are generally so good!

Drinks good, would recommend this approach to appreciate the site but not get fleeced buying mid food

Service was normal nothing to complain about or point out.

Parking $20, no reasonable alternative nearby.

Visited 6 months ago

Not much about food, the view is great

Visited 6 months ago

Amazing restaurant. Unbelievable views and food is amazing. Good service would definitely recommend to everyone

Visited 6 months ago

Just all around great time.

Visited 6 months ago

Celebrating my wife’s birthday with our family and friends last night at Yamashiro Hollywood will be memorable for years to come. Starting with having the valet attendants kindly opening all our doors and greeting us with a smile, then heading through what is a welcoming entrance to the property, a full bar to the left for those that partake in bubbly’s then being greeted by the first check in attendant which confirms our reservation after which if you like a picture taken by their photographer at a separate cost she will please you with multiple backgrounds of the views and front entrance to the restaurant. We actually bought 12 pictures because there is still value in having memories captured on print by a good camera. We also have beautiful pics on our phones. Then seated and greeted by our server “Ocean” who was attentive, friendly, and kind as well as keeping our table in her presence at all times was superb service. We also met Christian and Casey two of the managers that came by and added value to our experience by giving suggestions on dishes from the menu that are picture perfect and just adding that extra feel of you are welcomed here at Yamashiro Hollywood. We had caviar, miso soup, edamame, vegetable tempura, and calamari as our appetizers. Our main dish was the giant sushi yacht with a full array of delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and handrolls. The Cowboy steak was cooked to our tantalizing perfection. The Chilean Sea Bass was delicious and beautiful presentation on the plate. For the kids hot dogs and hamburgers kept them happy. We also had the smash cakes to sing the traditional happy birthday song to my gorgeous wife which topped off the night by having the city lights in the background just an amazing dinner celebration. Our deepest gratitude for the wonderful experience we had having a birthday celebration there. Everyone at our table had a great time thanks again.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

While the ambiance and panoramic views at Yamashiro offer a stunning backdrop for a meal, the overall dining experience left much to be desired. The food, unfortunately, did not justify the high price point. Although our waiter was friendly and engaging, the service was frustratingly slow, with a notable wait of almost 20 minutes just to receive the bill. Ultimately, the setting and atmosphere were the highlights of the evening, overshadowing the lackluster culinary experience.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Amazing view, delicious food & great service. Cecil was an amazing server. Seafood was so fresh & steak was melt in your mouth! Definitely recommend. $20-25 valet but worth it. Great view of LA.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Erlebnis Gastronomie über den Dächern Hollywoods. Wir haben nur was getrunken und die Aussicht genossen. Das Yamashiro ist eine Institution in L.A., toller Ausblick, schönes Ambiente und wahrscheinlich gutes Essen.

Visited 6 months ago

The food is disappointing. Definitely not worth the price you pay. The view and the atmosphere is very nice and customers dont mind paying more for that but I wouldnt come back ever again if the food is bad.

Visited 6 months ago

More of a destination restaurant. The views are stunning though.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Food was amazing but vibes and view were even more amazing! Loved taking a walk through the garden while waiting for our food and seeing the goldfish and koi.

The avocado crispy rice and the sweet potato were our favorites but the agedashi tofu and veggie roll were good too! Vegetarian options are somewhat minimal but we had enough to at least enjoy for today.

Our waiter was TJ and he was the best!

Visited 6 months ago

Nothing negative I can say. Delicious food, great service, and a beautiful view and atmosphere!

Visited 6 months ago

This is one of the most iconic Hollywood restaurants remaining and is an absolutely a must try!

Experience gorgeous views, amazing food, exceptional services, and an unforgettable ambiance. A place, perfect to celebrate an anniversary, a date night, a birthday, or simply having a wonderful time. In our case, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary there, and we were surprised with a lovely treat at the end to celebrate the festivity :)

I highly recommend this place and also advise to ensure to place a reservation ahead of time. Don't miss this iconic place while being in Hollywood.

Visited 6 months ago

Food was great but the views are what makes this place amazing

Visited 6 months ago

Awesome Experience

Visited 6 months ago

Views is very nice but the sushi sashimi boat is very disappointed . For almost $300 for 2. They gave only 5 slices of tuna and 4 rices of scallops. The rest were just like 3 rolls order and a few nigiri pieces. It was not cold too and were room temperature. Not worth it

Visited 6 months ago

I went with my friends to celebrate my birthday the food we ordered everything was very salty and not worth it but the view during the night is amazing

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Am amazing experience yummy foods and drinks

Visited 6 months ago

Loved the view of mountains and watching the sunset behind them.

Visited 6 months ago

We made reservations at this restaurant, expecting a nice experience. However, after arriving on time, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, despite seeing people who arrived after us being seated immediately. Once seated, we were placed in a room completely by ourselves with a horrible view, while other guests were seated outside, enjoying a much better seating.

What made this worse was that after looking around, we noticed there were still available seats outside. When we asked to be moved, we were told it would be an hour wait, even though those who arrived after us were seated outside right away. The only difference between us and the other guests? I’m a person of color, and they were not.

It was clear that this restaurant did not value us as customers, and the staff’s behavior was disrespectful. We were deeply disappointed, as we came for the experience, not just the food. Seeing available seats and others enjoying their time while we were pushed aside made us so uncomfortable that we decided to leave. We even had to pay for parking and went to another restaurant instead.

I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially if you’re a person of color. Their treatment of guests was unacceptable.

Visited 6 months ago

Pirched on the top of a hill, this restaurant offers nearly 360-degree view of the city from a very high vantage point. It's all dressed up like you would be in Japan, and the food is pretty delicious. I had a Samurai Roll and the seaweed salad, which was really good. I will definitely come here again.

Visited 6 months ago

Went to celebrate my wedding anniversary. The atmosphere is second to none, especially if you sit outside and enjoy an unparalleled view of hollywood.

You can google the history of the place. Food is good. Not amazing but good. It would be very good if only the whole experience is quite expensive starting with valet which is set at 20 dollars.

They have a lot of tables so service can be a hit or miss. Still, an amazing place to go to at least increase in a lifetime.

Visited 6 months ago

Dem Wunsch nach einem schönen Tisch mit Aussicht, aufgrund von Geburtstagen, wurde nicht erfüllt. Man musste noch 20 min auf den Tisch warten und am Empfang wurde sehr arrogant mit uns gesprochen.
Hier geht es nur um das Ambiente und die Aussicht, das Essen ist nur Standard, man findet viele bessere Sushi Restaurants.
Die Punkte for den Service gelten nur Ricky, er hat einen sehr guten Job gemacht.
Der Schock nach dem Besuch, 25$ fürs parken!!! Man muss aber diesen Parkplatz nehmen, da es keinen anderen gibt. Eine Frechheit.

Visited 6 months ago

The view was awesome !!! The food was delicious and the atmosphere and service was excellent.

Visited 6 months ago

Vista spettacolare su LA! Cibo buono, prezzi un po’ alti giustificati dalla location. Personale gentile e disponibile. Unica pecca, servizio parcheggio a pagamento obbligatorio (20$)

Visited 6 months ago

Great establishment with a beautiful view. The food was amazing, especially the sashimi nachos. Our server was fantastic and made great recommendations. Very glad we went here.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Wonderful

Visited 6 months ago

If for nothing else, the views.

Visited 6 months ago

What a fantastic venue! Going to Yamashiro is an event. The staff is fantastic (especially our server, Angie), the food is very good, and the atmosphere is fabulous.

Visited 7 months ago

TJ is the best, had a great time, good food and amazing atmosphere!!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

My server was great. But we made a reservation for our anniversary and got seated in the very back next to the kitchen door, push carts noisily going by the entire time. Not atmosphere I was expecting. Figured okay all the outdoor tables were reserved, nope. The same tables I saw empty as I came in were still empty as we left. The hostesses were also quite rude and unfriendly. Food was mid for the cost. Overall, would not visit again.

Visited 7 months ago

Más de 30 minutos para que devuelvan el coche de valet parking después de haber pagado 20$ por ello, sin dar mayor respuesta sobre dónde estaba el coche en las veces que se le ha preguntado al encargado

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

I've been 3 times now - 2 dinners with my wife and a brunch with the whole family. Food is impeccable, service is great and the views are amazing.

Visited 7 months ago

The place looks cool but at the end of the day the food aight and really pricey.

Visited 7 months ago

One of my favorite restaurants. It's truly an unforgettable dining experience! Situated high above the city, the panoramic views of Los Angeles are absolutely stunning, especially at night when the skyline sparkles. The atmosphere is serene and elegant, with its beautiful Japanese-style architecture and tranquil gardens. As for the food, every dish was a masterpiece. From fresh sushi to flavorful Asian fusion dishes, everything was delicious and artfully presented. The cocktails were also superb, perfectly crafted to match the sophisticated atmosphere.

Visited 7 months ago

Quintessential LA spot with sprawling gardens and Japanese architecture. We got the crispy rice with tuna and a few rolls - decent quality.

Visited 7 months ago

This is one of those places you go once and that’s it. I get why it’s famous for the views and ambiance. But the food was mediocre at best, every time we ordered drinks it took 25-40 minutes (no honestly) and the service across the board was terrible.

Both inside and outside is beautiful but don’t expect much else.

Visited 7 months ago

Food was good. I think you come here more for the vibe and the view.

Visited 7 months ago

Come for the history & vibe!
it's wonderfully inconvenient, especially when something is happening at the Hollywood Bowl. Still worth it.
Make a reservation at the hooka bar too for the 'royal' visit.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

This restaurant is starting to show its age. There's a lot of customers but also a lot of tables. The service can be mixed. Views are very nice if you get a good table.

Visited 7 months ago

Fave restaurant in LA

Visited 7 months ago

Very very disappointed! First time back after 10 years. Poor welcome - sorry inexistant welcome at the car park… then inside - Staff helping themselves to beer - drinking it behind the bar in front of waiting customers????? Never seen that one before! Taken to our table - no choice but yet restaurant half empty at 9.30 pm…… table disgustingly dirty - my arms snd hands stuck to it!!! Had to go wash myself in the restroom. Cheap wooden throwaway chopsticks for 135$ sushimi … service snd food quality below average for all our dishes. Sorry - this place needs to tighten its ship…definitely sinking ….

Visited 7 months ago

I absolutely love the atmosphere of Yamashiro and its gorgeous views. But it's seriously overpriced for the quality of their food. The hand rolls are just okay but I just don't know how you can go so wrong with cheesecake. I really wanted a good dessert for my birthday.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago