🕐 Hours
Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
About this spot
Tsubaki is one of the standout spots in Silver Lake & Echo Park, Los Angeles. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.
💡 Tips before you go
- Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
- Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
- Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome
Menu35 items
Appetizers
Bonchiri Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken Tail
bonchiri charcoal-grilled jidori chicken tail
$7
Chawanmushi Steamed Egg Custard with Dungeness Crab and Truffle Salt
chawanmushi steamed egg custard, dungeness crab, truffle salt, mitsuba
$22
Eringii Kushiyaki Grilled King Trumpet Mushroom Skewer with Garlic Koji Pepper Miso
eringii kushiyaki grilled king trumpet mushroom skewer, garlic koji pepper miso
$15
Hatsu Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken Hearts
hatsu charcoal-grilled jidori chicken hearts
$8
Hotate Kushiyaki Flame-Seared Hokkaido Scallop Skewer with Mentaiko Miso and Red Yuzu Kosho
hotate kushiyaki flame-seared hokkaido scallop skewer, mentaiko miso, red yuzu kosho
$16
Jalapeno Popper Korokke with Weiser Farm Potato Croquettes and Bacon Dip
'jalapeno popper' korokke weiser farm potato croquettes, neuske's bacon, cheddar, fines herbes dip
$14
Japanese Caesar Salad
japanese 'caesar' salad
$25
Kinoko Tempura Mushroom Mix with Yuzu Shichimi and Tentsuyu
kinoko tempura mushroom mix of maitake, shiitake and enoki, yuzu shichimi, tentsuyu
$19
Kyabetsu Miso-Kushiyaki Grilled Cabbage Skewers with Caramelized Leek-Miso Butter
kyabetsu miso-kushiyaki grilled cabbage skewers, caramelized leek-miso butter
$14
Nankotsu Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken Cartilage
nankotsu charcoal-grilled jidori chicken cartilage
$8
Soriresu Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Oysters with Yuzu Kosho (Two Skewers)
soriresu charcoal-grilled chicken oysters, yuzu kosho (two skewers)
$18
Sunagimo Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken Gizzards
sunagimo charcoal-grilled jidori chicken gizzards
$6
Tebasaki Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken Wings
tebasaki charcoal-grilled jidori chicken wings
$8
Winter Market Salad
winter market salad
$24
Mains
Asari Saka-Mushi Donabe Steamed Clams with Beurre Bordier Seaweed Butter
asari saka-mushi donabe-steamed clams, beurre bordier seaweed butter
$28
Buta Rosu Shio Koji-Yaki Pork Loin with Parsnip Artichoke Puree and Apple Mustard
buta rosu shio koji-yaki koji honey peads + barnetts pork loin, parsnip artichoke puree, apple mustard
$34
Ebi Sumibi-Yaki Charcoal-Grilled Head-On Blue Prawns with Nira Butter
ebi sumibi-yaki charcoal-grilled head-on blue prawns, nira butter
$26
Gindara Nitsuke Soy-Simmered Black Cod with Tofu and Baby Bok Choy
gindara nitsuke soy-simmered black cod, tofu, baby bok choy, ginger yuzu shichimi
$34
Hiramasa Crudo (Japanese Kingfish)
hiramasa crudo
$32
Japanese Latkes with Dry-Aged Ora King Salmon and Iburi Gakko
japanese 'latkes' potato pancakes, dry-aged ora king salmon, iburi gakko, pickled cucumber, yuzu scallion crème fraiche
$28
Kani Chahan Garlic Fried Rice with Dungeness Crab
kani chahan garlic fried rice with dungeness crab
$33
Kanpachi Crudo
kanpachi crudo
$30
Meiji Mapo Sukui Tofu
meiji 'mapo' sukui tofu
$19
Sakana Shio-Yaki Salt-Grilled Branzino with Ponzu and Pickled Lotus Root
sakana shio-yaki salt-grilled branzino over japanese charcoal, ponzu, pickled lotus root
$24
Short Ribs Nanban-Style with Market Squash and Mixed Beets
short ribs nanban-style with market squash, mixed beets, pearl onions, jujube sweet + sour glaze
$45
Takana Chahan Garlic Fried Koshihikari Rice with Japanese Pickled Mustard Greens
takana chahan garlic fried koshihikari rice with japanese pickled mustard greens
$18
Wagyu Kushiyaki A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Skewer with Black Lava Sea Salt
wagyu kushiyaki A5 miyazaki wagyu skewer, black lava sea salt
$26
Yakisoba Pan-Fried Noodles with Char Siu and Cracklins
yakisoba pan-fried noodles, house cured peads + barnetts char siu, pickled green garlic, cracklins
$30
Sides
Oshinko Assorted Housemade Japanese Pickles
oshinko assorted housemade japanese pickles
$14
Ume Ponzu with Shiso, Sweet Onion, Habanero Pickles, and Furikake
ume ponzu, shiso, sweet onion and habanero pickles, furikake
$30
Yaki Onigiri Charcoal-Grilled Golden Sesame Rice Balls with Sesame Cucumber Pickles
yaki onigiri charcoal-grilled golden sesame rice balls, sesame cucumber pickles (weekends only)
$14
Desserts
Cara Cara Panna Cotta with Yuzu Citrus Curd and Marigold Flowers
cara cara panna cotta yuzu citrus curd, marigold flowers, bubu arare pearls
$16
Figgy-Berry Crumble with Cranberry Pear Compote and Brown Santonou Streusel
figgy-berry crumble figs, cranberry + pear compote, creme fraiche, brown sanontou streusel
$15
Hojicha Parfait with Roasted Green Tea-Infused Soft Serve and Candied Walnuts
hojicha parfait roasted green tea-infused soft serve, sesame black sugar burnt miso, candied walnuts with cornflake dust
$18
Hojicha Soft Cream Roasted Green Tea-Infused Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream
hojicha soft cream roasted green tea-infused chocolate soft serve ice cream
$12