Hi Chowhounds! I’m trying to find a place that puts on a great Hibachi performance for dinner tomorrow. Benihana-style without so much polish. Does anyone know of a place I can try? Thanks in advance for any advice! (5 replies, last updated by kaseyk123 April 29, 2008)

My parent’s have moved to Long Beach near the Lakewood Mall and I’m looking for some really good places to eat in the area of the Mall (5 mile radius or so...). I know about these: Fuddrucker’s Russell’s Tokyo... (2 replies, last updated by Brian (OC) August 4, 2004)

Tokyo Hibachi in Lakewood has very fresh sashimi. Love the tako, etc. If you were trying to be a little “unhealthy”, I’d recommend the soft shell crab. Mmmmm.... (5 replies, last updated by justagthing March 12, 2008)

Tokyo Hibachi in Lakewood. My favorite. (14 replies, last updated by vinosnob May 29, 2007)

My wife and I were planning on going to Tokyo Wako in Pasadena for her birthday, but I have read some VERY mixed reviews of this place. Does anyone have any suggestions in Glendale, Little Tokyo, Pasadena and surrounding... (6 replies, last updated by xemo626@excite.com February 10, 2004)

Tokyo Hibachi! I’ve been going there for over twenty years and it’s fabulous. Very fresh. Highly recommend: octopus, mackerel, and toro when they have it on special. Great soft shell crabs too! (17 replies, last updated by carlheinz October 7, 2008)

't know the adress. One was on Santa Monica near Bundy. The other was in the 3-story little plaza building next to little Tokyo. I’ll work on the names, but in the meantime can you tell me the style? Thanks... (11 replies, last updated by ozzygee October 16, 2006)

of Japanese “comfort” food. I went to Tokyo Hibachi a few weeks ago in Lakewood....food was so-so, but felt tremendous nostalgia. There used to be Magoo’s on Centinela in Culver City-ish but they closed up. Any... (17 replies, last updated by john k April 29, 2004)

The seafood cream croquettes followed closely by the pork kakuni at Izayoi in Little Tokyo. (8 replies, last updated by Foodandwine August 23, 2007)

Anaheim White House Granville’s Steak House Benihana of Tokyo (for communal hibachi seating if you want – Teppan food pretty good, but not mind blowing. Sushi so so, but I’m no expert in that regard) Mimi’s... (20 replies, last updated by jaia December 18, 2003)

A couple of places that’s a few blocks away, in Little Tokyo: - Daikokuya Ramen (1st St., between San Pedro and Central) - Shabu Shabu House (in Japanese Village Plaza Mall) (get there early, before 11:20, to line up.. the... (14 replies, last updated by Debbie June 25, 2004)

we were just informed of a beer garden at the new otani hotel in little tokyo - i’m trying to get there myself. (10 replies, last updated by Rob2716 July 14, 2005)

if I have to drive a bit in some cases. Little Tokyo —————— Sushi Gen Izayoi AOI Daikokuya Arts District ———————— R23 Cafe Metropol Other ——-... (10 replies, last updated by joe November 26, 2005)

lanterns hanging like one would find at a traditional Izakaya, and upon entering it was as if we were whisked away to a neighborhood Japanese Pub in Tokyo: Rustically beautiful dark wood tables and a long counter adorned the... (6 replies, last updated by exilekiss September 10, 2008)

range of choices depending on your preference. But in terms of enjoying the flavors and quality of the meat and vegetables, Shabu Shabu at Kagaya in Little Tokyo would have to be my favorite spot in town. 2009 marks the 15th... (18 replies, last updated by exilekiss November 10, 2009)