Sake House Miro - Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles - 809 S La Brea Ave, USA

The portions here are ridiculously small. We ordered 2 dishes just as a light snack but they were so small. See images for the ridiculous size of this. We got the mini Ikura Bowl ($8) and the salmon yuzu ($13) and the portion was literally 1/4 of an appetizer. With the amount of money you are paying and portion size that you receive, expect to spend literally $40-$50 a person to be full which literally goes against the entire spirit of izakaya which should be cheap affordable bar food. Yes, I understand "American" izakaya is more inflated but this is straight highway robbery. I cannot emphasize how tiny the portions are; look at other picturea. Would not recommend this place unless you're ready to pay fine dining prices for izakaya food.

I have a soft spot for classic Japanese restaurants that have Yakitori as they remind me of a childhood restaurant. Sake House Miro was a recommendation from good friends who moved to LA so naturally we came to try it! The Yakitori we ordered was all delicious. Favorite was probably the salmon belly skewers: fatty and satisfying! Their version of curry was good, darker curry with light sweet flavor rather than with any heat. We had a bottle of sake which was also fine. The staff all seemed friendly and very helpful. All in all really good. Will visit again!

I had the hand roll special came with 1 ca / 1 salmon / one shrimp tempura / spicy tuna. Side of salad and miso soup. The rice is well seasoned and the rolls are just well made. Cant wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. My host sayaka and vicky definitely set the mood with their smiles and vibrant vibes. If you are around the area stop on by they will welcome you gracefully.

You know what, I “should have” written this during my first visit - I technically came here three times in the course of a week but only dined twice - but I ate so fast the first time, I didn’t have a chance to capture the food. So here I am, making up for it and giving this place its rightful props. I was completely oblivious to this gem of an establishment, that is right in my neighborhood mind you, until a visiting friend of mine pulled me out of the house for a post home brunch drink; and I’m so glad she did. I very much looooooved my first visit, having had hot sake and a maki roll - spicy yellowtail. That sake was perfection and the roll was super fresh, like the catch just came in at 8pm. The second time I visited here was with another visiting friend - you might notice a pattern of this in other reviews of mine, as I love bring everyone I know to my new favorite places. The wait was a bit ling for our level of our hunger so we took the L and decided to come back the next day. So arriving the next day (my 3rd visit) made up for the night before and increased the joy of the experience with the added mutual friend who came to dine with us. I know, I know, get to the food… I the rainbow maki roll and a hot sake (of course), while my friends had the Bul Ko Ki w/rice and the Udon. I didn’t taste their food but it was clear that they were as satisfied as I was with mine. That roll was, again, so fresh and surprisingly filling, considering I can take back 3 or 4 rolls before I bow out. Simply perfection. We dine outside since it was a great evening out and it all made for a wonderful time. There is zero doubt in my mind that I will be back, especially since it’s only a walk away. Sushi and sake are my go-to food fix and to know that I have a nearby option to pig out puts me in my happy place! See y’all soon!

Went looking for sushi at 11pm on a thursday night. Found this very small place. Sashimi quality was good. The yellowtail sashimi portion was a decent size serving. Too many places slice everything super thin nowadays to save $. Enjoyed the Agedashi Tofu. The beef skewer was too tough to eat. The only let down. But i will return.

I have to say the atmosphere was the only good thing about this place. I saw some of the reviews mentioned good things about sushi, I did not order sushi so can't comment on that, but everything I ordered didn't taste good, either too heavily flavored or had no flavor at all. Not a place I would go for food again. Also they required 18% gratitude which was built in the bill.

The food was good, everyone in our party enjoyed their meal, I would recommend you go early or make a reservation as there is a wait list if you go after 8pm.

We loved this place. Everything about it was an amazing experience. The staff was very entertaining, the food was incredible, their sake varieties were amazing and just the entire atmosphere made us feel like home. If you have been to Japan you have to come here. It is an authentic restaurant that will definitely feel your belly and make you want to come back.