Name: Izakaya Osen
Address: 2903 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States, Los Angeles
Telephone: +13239282220

Both raw & cooked food (sushi, noodles, seared fish) star at this traditional Japanese izakaya.

At a glance

#64 of 161 Restaurants in Los Angeles #11 of 20 Sushi restaurants in Los Angeles

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

3.6 km from the center of Los Angeles

Rating breakdown

5 ★67%
4 ★19%
3 ★6%
2 ★3%
1 ★6%

2903 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States

izakayaosen.com

+1 323-928-2220

Quick facts

What is the rating of Izakaya Osen?: Izakaya Osen is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,619 reviews.
How does Izakaya Osen rank in Los Angeles?: Izakaya Osen is #64 of 161 Restaurants in Los Angeles by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Izakaya Osen located?: 2903 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States — 3.6 km from the center of Los Angeles.
How can I contact Izakaya Osen?: Phone: +1 323-928-2220 · Website: izakayaosen.com

Here's a hot take, I'm not really one for gimmicks, like edible gold, dry ice, lighting things on fire, you know the biz. I know, seems VERY contradictory for me, but sometimes one just appreciates the simple things in life, like high quality sushi with no frills.

My personal favorite to get said sushi is Izakaya Osen in Silverlake. Thiccc slices of fresh fish that are already perfectly dressed, and signature rolls that are bursting with flavor.

You know me, I had to add a little bit of spice to my meal, and tried the A5 wagyu hamburg steak that came on a sizzling plate!

Thanks for reading! ^-^

Sushmit Ghosh 2024 Apr 29

Absolutely stunning sushi and the toro unagi is to die for! This is an authentic Japanese spot tucked away in Silverlake. The whole fare here is beyond splendid. Worth two visits!

Lauren Lauren 2024 Apr 19

It was my first time visiting Izakaya Osen. They served great quality dishes. We ordered famous dishes, which are Toro Uni Bowl, Blue Crab Uni Bowl, Creamy Nagasaki Udon Navbe, and Sushi & Sashimi and Spicy Tuna on crispy rice and Yellowtail sashimi for appetizer.
For dessert is green tea ice cream. It was fantastic testing. If you like sushi, I highly recommend to go~~🍣🍢🦪

CHIAO YIN KAO 2024 Feb 20

idek how many times I’ve been here since 2023 September… this restaurant can be top 5 places I love and recommend to people in LA. The pricing might be a lil pricey, but that’s the only one thing u need to consider. Other than that, the vast majority of the dishes r super delectable. I love the tuna uni and Omakase bowls. The beef tongue was bussin. Aki tastes nice as well w caviar. The normal aki version might be a bit plain.

Kelli Monkawa 2024 Jan 28

I've never eaten at the restaurant, but order takeout from time to time. Extremely high quality and delicious. Sushi,other food, and sake and beer are primo 👌. Soo yummy. Thank you for the yummy food. 😋

wook kim 2024 Jan 22

Overall good dinner experience. Really liked the vibe and variety of food options. The uni bowl had a ton of ikura and plenty of nori to wrap the rice and hamachi collar was very good. The oysters and chicken Karage was average. We also ordered udon noodles and unagi bowl which were also good but not very memorable.

Tammy Vu 2024 Jan 13

where was I the whole times in LA not knowing this place.

omakase bowl: MUST TRY. i thought it would be bleh bleh like the overall sushi scene in LA but this one is SO GOOD. fresh, no funky smell, lightly seasoned so it doesn’t taste blanc but not overpowering. this is a good alternate for Tokyo Tsujihan. you have the option to wrap the donburi in nori to make your own handroll. hand down the best nori.
toro with uni: the 2 most fatty fishes combined, result is BOMB!!!
ankimo sushi: CREAMY ankimo melts in your mouth and explodes with flavor.

Food: 💛💛💛💛💛
Service: 💛
Atmosphere: 💛💛💛💛

Service is BAD. Almost all the waiters look like they HATE their job and HATE the customers. No patient when taking order. Give us “the look”. Note that im not the type that needs constant checkin nor taking a lifetime to order.

Note: they have another place closed by serving omakase ONLY. we went to the izakaya one.

Alex Barahona 2023 Nov 05

Great sushi and sashimi. Great place for a date, me and my girlfriend go all the time if you're in the Los Angeles area.presentation is amazing. And if your leaving from inside, the sushi chefs all say goodbye. Amazing place, only downside is the parking but it's worth it.

Tekoah F. 2023 Sep 18

Mia was the Best. Highly Recommend this spot. Staff is incredible. Never a bad decision to eat here. Everything of the menu is delicious.
Get a reservation if going on the weekend.

Chefs recomdations are top notch. Wonderful selection on Sake Hot and Cold.

Support the staff: tip well. They work hard in this place.

Julian Gamboa 2023 Aug 12

Really nice place to get top quality sushi and sashimi. We got the rock shrimp tempura to try, and it was really savory and tangy, comparable to Nobu’s!

We got miso soup and then our main dish came in. I can’t quite remember what one of the four rolls we got, but none of them are a miss. The only thing is they’re a bit pricey for a single roll but worth it once in a while!

Mamie Ju 2023 May 02

Food and service was superb. You will find some creative dishes. Some dishes felt like they were a fusion of Japanese and Korean, and they were all fresh, tasty, and presented well. We were a group of five and we had to sit outside and the folding table and chairs were not very comfortable. I sat at the end with no leg room. I wouldn't recommend eating here with more than four people. There's a reason why this restaurant is always bustling. I wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

Jimmy Si 2023 Apr 26

Great place for dinner. Limited seating but the food was really good. Interesting for the bowls that they use a different kind of seaweed that's not a flat piece but more like a weave. the uni and toro bowl was amazing. Also got the beef tan tan nabe soup that was also great. Skewers were nice and tender. The okonomiyaki was interesting in that it looked kinda like a square flat piece of sushi. Thought it was ok. The karaage and pumpkin salad was very good. Sea bass croquette was also good. Not too pricey eating alone but can certainly add up if eating family style. Waiters we're very attentive and helpful with the placement of food when it came.