Izakaya Fu-ga
If you're looking for a vibrant and trendy spot in Los Angeles to unwind with friends or colleagues, Izakaya Fu-ga is a must-visit! Located at 111 S San Pedro St, this charming restaurant offers a delightful mix of Japanese flavors with a laid-back yet lively atmosphere.
Whether you're craving an after-work hangout or a weekend gathering, Izakaya Fu-ga’s outdoor seating is the perfect setting. The moderate noise level ensures you can have a lively conversation without shouting over the crowd, and the trendy vibe will make you feel like you're part of something special. It’s a great spot for groups of friends or even a casual business meet-up, offering a unique ambiance that’s both relaxed and fun.
One of the highlights of this spot is its happy hour specials—ideal for those who enjoy great deals along with tasty drinks and food. From refreshing cocktails to expertly crafted Japanese dishes, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a fan of sushi, sashimi, or more traditional izakaya-style bites, the menu has a wide selection that will keep your taste buds entertained.
The vibe is perfect for those who want to enjoy a good meal in a setting that feels both cozy and exciting. Thanks to its trendy yet approachable feel, Izakaya Fu-ga strikes the perfect balance between casual and cool. It’s easy to see why it’s a popular hangout spot for both locals and visitors alike.
If you're in Los Angeles and craving an izakaya experience that combines great food, drinks, and a fantastic atmosphere, Izakaya Fu-ga is definitely worth checking out. The combination of flavorful bites, a relaxed ambiance, and special deals make it a top choice for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable night out.
Reviews
A sign that says Rooftop Beer Garden caught our eyes. We followed the signs that led us to Izakaya Fu-ga. Located on the rooftop of the parking structure, Izakaya Fu-ga transformed the space into a traditional street izakaya in Tokyo. The space is open and cute. They have a pretty extensive booze menu. As for food, they have Yakiniku, Teppan, yakitori, hotpot, and some tapas (such as karaage, gyoza, calamari rings, etc.) On this visit, since we weren't hungry, we got the assorted kushiyaki and a kimchi nabe hotpot to share. The kushiyaki came with 5 skewers- bacon wrapped gobo, bacon wrapped asparagus, chicken with green onion, beef filet, and shishito pepper. They were well seasoned and delicious. Kimchi nabe was also very flavorful, and perfect for the chilly evening. It was a nice light dinner, under the starlight. The vibe really brought me back to Tokyo, and reminisced about traveling aboard.
Found this place randomly because it was near a movie we were watching in DTLA for Valentine's Day. I made the reservation on Yelp for 6:30 - luckily there were still reservations left, maybe a week out. We took a Lyft there and had to go downstairs into their secluded location. It wasn't super packed yet, but slowly did as the night progressed. We sat down and they gave us the valentine's day menu -a champagne cocktail, appetizers, one main dish that you could use from. Food came out slowly as to time it with each table. Cocktail was nice and fruity, appetizers were delicious, as was the food. Overall a great dining experience with a nice ambiance. Would come back.
Only came here for the bar and small bites! Drinks menu and bar food was more extensive than I expected and the bartenders there definitely seemed to know their stuff! Ours was able to expertly recommend me a drink to go perfectly with what I was eating and drinking prior and the small bites hit the spot to soak up that alcohol, lol! The food around us that other people were trying looked great, maybe something to look into for coming back!
My husband and I love this place. For him, it's his go-to bar in little Tokyo. For me, it's a special little treat and semi throw back to the times in Japan. The staff here is incredibly friendly. The drinks are lovely. I'm a high ball type of gal, so that's my drink of choice when I'm here. There's also this super amazing yuzu sake... I think the bottle is like $25ish... it's actually very different than what I expected. I'm used to alcoholic sakes w clean tastes but this is like a sweet, semi-syrupy beverage that is way too easy to drink. It's good!! Love the garlic fries here. Also, the sausages and the karaage... anything happy hour is great. I've come here for a quiet evening out, happy hour, to celebrate birthdays, etc. it is a great space and clean. Good luck w parking tho. It's dtla so you're on your own! O_O
TLDR: Good yakitori, excellent service and classy ambiance. My last visit here was 2015 so I'm logging this review for myself in case I find myself back here. More recent review seem to indicate the quality has fallen off. We'll see!