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Yamashiro


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4 of 5 stars 142 ratings
142 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
32
4.0 of 5 stars
44
3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#141 of 3,745 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Japanese, Contemporary, Californian
  • Average price*: $ 80
  • Neighborhood: Central San Fernando Valley
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1 of 5 stars
dbflorida 1 contribution
florida
Jul 8, 2009

I checked out the restaurant online and wasn't really impressed with the menu, but I wanted to go for the view and the building. The view was nice (smoggy LA, same as from many other vantage points in the city) and the building was quite beautiful. I did check out the bar area near the Pagoda. There were about 6... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 22, 2009

Can't beat the view, it's the best in LA. It truely allows yourself to feel transported. more

AMAZING!
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5 of 5 stars
SP1976 1 contribution
Calgary
May 21, 2009

The concierge of my hotel recommended Yamashiro as a unique dining experience in LA. The food was unlike anything that we have in Calgary. We ordered several appitizers and drinks for the table to share. I really enjoyed the crispy chicken. Mostly, we were floored by the view. We could see all over Los Angeles and beyond. We took many... more

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5 of 5 stars
PChan333 1 contribution
Los angeles
May 13, 2009

I have heard all of these reviews in the past about the food just being so so. But my first experience to Yamashiro was an absolute treat. I decided to meet up with some friends who were in from out of town and I heard that Yamashiro is a great place to bring out of town guests. They were floored!... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 6, 2009

Food is california/japaneese inspired and is fine. But what you really want to go there for is the view of Los Angeles and the Japaneese garden. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 8, 2009

Perched atop the Hollywood Hills, Yamashiro Restaurant offers world-class dining, unparalleled service and a spectacular view of Los Angeles. This restaurant served as a Kyoto tea house in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2009

Very romantic view, good food more

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5 of 5 stars
seedlady 11 contributions
Hope, Maine
Dec 28, 2008

After going to a taping of the Tonight Show, Hubby and I went for our anniversary and had a great evening. Yes it's a bit pricey but the wine list is excellent, service is exceptional and the view is to die for. We also loved the food. The Reclining Buddha Roll was my favorite and the Filet Tataki was also... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 13, 2008

The food is good, but the view is unreal. It is worth going to once or twice, but you can find better food somewhere else. more

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5 of 5 stars
Bob_Egbert 4 contributions
Kentucky
Oct 3, 2008

The food was good, no complaints. The view is the best that I've ever seen. It's worth the money for the view alone. We got there in daylight, ate, and left after dark. I recommend doing this. The view is breathtaking either time but different. You should see both. more

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Yamashiro Address

1999 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Tel: (323) 466-5125 Fax: (323) 462-4523
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.