Izakaya Osen

“Izakaya Osen continues to be one of my go-to spots for consistently excellent Japanese food. Came in for the Dine LA set menu and it was a great snapshot of what they do best. Salmon tsumire soup to start, followed by halibut with mizuna, seared toro with caviar and gold flakes, premium nigiri, golden eye snapper, amaebi with uni and caviar, yellowtail, and a really solid miso Chilean sea bass. Everything was clean, well balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. I skipped dessert and opted for a...”

“This was genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in LA. The quality of fish, especially the toro and Uni, was exceptional. I haven’t had toro that good since visiting Japan. I went for DineLA and got the $99 omakase - highly recommend. Only issue is even with a reservation, we had to wait 45min to be seated. Normally I’d find that unacceptable, but they gave us a free spicy crab dish for the wait, and ultimately the food got me in a better mood ;) staff was also great about explaining each d...”

“I normally don’t leave reviews but this place definitely deserves a five star!! The food is good, especially the spicy tuna over crispy rice, sashimi, and this seafood cream noodle. Green tea ice cream is also delicious! It is also a nice cute place to come with friends or for dates! Most importantly their service is just above and beyond. It was our first time here so our server were so nice she explained and recommended a lot for us. Every server here is super nice btw. And manager Chayuth ...”

“One of my go-to spots for izakaya and sushi in LA 🍣 If you haven’t been to Izakaya Osen in Silverlake, you’re seriously missing out. This cozy spot has some of the best sushi, skewers, and Japanese comfort food in the city. Everything we ordered: ✨ Miso Crab Salmon — my all-time favorite dish here, always a must 🐙 Baby Octopus Karaage — perfectly crispy and tender 🍱 Premium Chirashi — beautifully plated with layers of fresh fish over sushi rice 🍲 Beef Tantan Nabe with Udon Noodles — cozy...”