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5.0 of 5 stars.
best place on westside to drink saki or get little plates of japanese food, the guy who runs this joint is great!!!! they always hook me upget a reservation tho cause they get packed!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly I've been eating out way too much since this is my 3rd review of a restaurant I've been to in the span of 24 hours. Tonight I was craving Musha - a place I've taken out of town visitors to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Izakaya place in town! Great service and food! Must try Vongole Udong and Butakin.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Japanese tapas. Cute little venue. The food was very good but it was too crowded and the tables were too close together. Gets very crowded so I suggest making reservation.I would go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last weekend to LA to celebrate son's B-day. Daughter make reservation Friday night for 5. Izakaya style similar to Kappo Nami Nami by our home. Seaweed salad, shrimp dumplings, spicy tuna dip, slow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in LA. For those who like a diversity in Japanese eating, this Izakaya is for you! You can get all kinds of unique Japanese "tapas" here, and it's delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I should have asked to see a menu prior to waiting 40 minutes. Perhaps I should have looked around the room... lots of Yuppies on various first and second dates. The most expensive thing on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good and the flame thrower on the fish was entertaining.I would like to come back and try more dishes here.However, it was not exceptional or spectacular, which is needed for me to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite local restaurants. Delicious izakaya. Love the takotama! If you've got a crowd, get one of the rooms in the back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was such a big fan of thier Torrance location that I had to check out this spot. It didn't have the huge table like at its other location which I felt was its cherry topping therefore I'm giving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Musha's bar, it's all about Taku. If you're a table eater, you know Taku as the host who welcomes you and takes your name and number to call you when your table's ready. (There's always a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fantastic! It's japanese tapas style service and each dish was equally yummy. The service could have been better. Our waiter was a "brisk" and didn't approve of how we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ordered:nasukani - this was the spouse of the lovely wedded couple and she gives you some soft squishiness, and no you cannot eat the tip( the part that looks like a hat/top) even though it may appear...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location as it's walking distance to third street and I love the fact they take reservations- even on the day of, I was able to get a table for 5 at 6:30PM. The staff was super friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish we ordered was great! Must say I liked Musha better than Ronin Izakaya Bistro.In order to avoid sounding like a redundant review...must simply say I AGREE:Can't go wrong w/:Ribeye on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place hands down a full star above the musha in torrance. but that's only b/c musha torrance has been tanking. my favorite dish here is still the seared/torched saba/mackerel but all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite izakaya place ^^restaurant is small and always busy yet worth the wait.must try:spicy tuna dipbrown rice risottoSteak (very tender!)slow braised pork (amazing here!)torched mackerellobster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides being awesomely hidden and eclectic, Musha is the perfect place for that "so, what should we eat for dinner?" night. Steamy noodle bowls, izakiya style meats, sushi, an assortment of japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend who had been there before, so I let her handle the ordering. She freaked me out a little bit when she asked for tofu cheese, but the pumpkin croquette and seared mackerel sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service! They make you feel like a friend that they haven't seen in a while. It's like Japanese Tapas. There is no sushi, but some great sashimi. I highly recommend the seared Mackerel, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for Musha! My boyfriend and I were craving sushi on Saturday night, we were close to going to our usual Sushi King but instead decided to spice it up and try Musha after reading great reviews on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not too hot. The miso soup is a bit unconventional with big chunks of vegetables. The MFC is tasty, but a bit weak... the breading is kind of soggy. The garden salad is pretty tasty. The edamame...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the most delightful and unique Japanese places I've been to! I was looking for a place to go on my birthday and my friend recommended this place. I was told to try the risotto, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to have an intimate dinner for 2-4 people. The food is fabulous. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered. We had the spicy tuna on rice crackers, riceless lobster roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came without reservations on a Sunday night at 8 pm - I mean, who really eats out on Sunday night? They said the wait would be 30 minutes and they took down my cell phone number to call me when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally a japanese place with vegetarian miso soup! huge fan already...i don't eat fish and so many places put miso in fish broth. they had a great selection of vegetarian options. green salad-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes went back here again!I will prolly be going here about once every two weeks from now on. LolThis Time we HadBottle of Okinawan Brown Sugar Shoju with lemons, ice & water = GreatWow I Really Like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is SMALL! I guess it fits in with all the other local SM restaurants, but for some reason from the picture on the site here I thought it would be bigger. We ended up ordering the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a SM local and I've passed by Musha multiple times without even thinking about trying it. Well, my parents were in town and in the mood for some Japanese (not sushi). So, I jumped on yelp and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say mmmmMackerel?! Musha is a super small Japanese tapas style restaurant in Santa Monica with the most amazing seared mackerel. I just started to eat raw fish and this was delicious. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So happy i found this japanese restaurant on my last day in Santa Monica. the staff (all Japanese i'm quite sure) was absolutely attentive, as I find at almost all really good authentic Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for Izakayas particularly Musha. It's a super small and unassuming intimate space that normally requires a reservation but is well worth the planning and/or wait. The staff is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the Izakaya's I've been, Musha's is by far the best. The spicy tuna tartar with crispy rice cakes is my favorite dish. The cheese risotto is my second favorite dish. The sashimi here is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Musha! Not everything on the menu is a safe winner, but overall it's fresh, bold and fun. Nice, unusual izakaya creations that won't make you take out a 2nd mortgage. We usually spend around...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must get the MACKEREL. It is amazing. They sear it at the table and it is the perfect combination of tenderness with fresh crispy skin. YUM YUM YUM! Five stars for this dish.The KAKUNI...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
musha is definitely a fun and unique restaurant. it is located 2 blocks away from the 3rd street promenade on wilshire blvd. musha is a japanese beer house that serves great tapas to go along a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is the best at what it is. Great food that makes you feel good and at a reasonable price. It is my comfort food on the west side and really the only place that I go to on a very regular basis....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite Izakaya spot. Everything is always tasty and the sushi is always fresh. I especially like the Tuna cracker dish and the Tofu salad. This place is a little pricy, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cozy but a bit cramped, especially if you'll be ordering several dishes (which is the point at an izakaya, is it not?)...table space is at a premium. but that's part of the fun, kind of like a jigsaw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was not amazing. I'm a bit of a health nut, and I found the food to be very greasy and salty. Sashimi was good, portions was small, rice was not offered with some of the dishes that you would expect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is one of my new favorites. Great food, with some unique selections that you won't find at a more "normal" Japanese restaurant. The service was excellent and the staff very friendly. It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I take the effort to book a private room at a well known restaurant two weeks ahead of time, I expect them to be prepared for a party of 12. Musha was a huge let down.If you are thinking of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My beautiful friends surprised me here a few weeks ago for a birthday dinner! I didn't even know there was a Musha in Santa Monica, I only go to the one in Torrance.It's very small here, it somehow...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"a japanese tapa place" is what ben g. described this to be. unfortunately. i forgot this little tidbit while i rolled on in here for letitia W.'s birthday. completely, ravishingly, starving. there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I turn to when I'm heading out for an izakaya near me. Obviously, Torrance has a vast selection in all things Japanese, but I'm already spending way too much on gas. Musha in Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it! =DMake reservations, it's a small place and fills up fast.It gets hot and stinky in here ladies, so layer down and bring a bottle of perfume for later.Cheese tofu-tasted like cheesecake?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was happenin' last night. I really liked the vibe in this place, but had no idea it was so popular. There was a wait at 7pm when we arrived. Luckily, we got a semi private room in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The saba is yummy. A raw filet of mackerel, skin-side up, torched at your table until charred and crispy. Make sure it's torched long enough for the perfect crispy skin to tender morsel ratio....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rain, rain, go away,come again, another day,... when Dee has an umbrella...... or stop 'til Dee safely makes it inside Musha.Sans umbrella, I chanted the above on my drive to Musha. As luck would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will come back here over and over. Big ups to Alex for bringing me here. It's great.Some high points:Cozy spot.Lots of different food to try on the menu.Excellent service. Good music. (yes... an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by this place so many times but never had gone in until two of my friends brought me ON THE SAME DAY, and both raved about the spicy tuna on rice crackers. Both times were great! The spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Musha. Well, lets be honest, with a 'B' RATING by the health inspectors office, one has to wonder how every fast food joint on the West Side can obtain an A Rating, but this little joint cannot --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews, i thought this place was going to be good. I was completely wrong. Not one thing we ordered was good tasting. The spicy tuna on crackers was very bland. The MFC was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1st time trying Japanese "tapas". Agree with Amy C. it's a 3.5Sake seems a bit overpriced, even for SM, but it was good. Didn't get to try the chu's though... I'll save that for next time.Food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Japanese Pub food. Fun and cosy atmosphere. Great to bring a group of friends to spend the evening there. The waitstaff are super friendly. Service is prompt and efficient. The torched saba,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great izakaya spot. The dishes were imaginative and made from quality ingredients. Loved the spicy tuna dip, tataki, ponzu duck, tofu fries, miso, and chocolate souffle, Didn't love: the scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my Musha what would I ever do without you? This is by far my favorite izakaya in LA. The food is yummy and the alcohol just goes down so well with it. My favorites: MFC (we usually have to order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: I ordered the SALMON SASHIMI and TUNA WASABI POKI and was very pleased that it was REALLY FRESH fish. The salmon had a nice buttery texture (6-7 pcs), and the tuna came in cubes paired with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really a 3.5, and I hope Yelp instills the 1/2 star option.I've been hankering to try this place forever, with all the glowing reviews on Yelp. But, the food wasn't spectacular like I had read....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here for a late bday dinner. I remember coming to musha once before. We shared the risotto and the braised pork belly with boiled egg. The portions are on the smaller side but still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go! Get reservations! It's very crowded and there isn't much space, but it's definitely worth the lack of comfort. It's good to try a little bit of everything. The dishes don't come out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Gaijin has been very fortunate to have traveled extensively throughout Japan, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best, most authentic Japanese food I have ever had this side...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Asian tapas or izakaya.. If youre a guy and u want a decent amount of food, prepare to spend about 20-25 bucks (food only) depending on what you order. Good fillers are the udon and clam, takotama,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha Musha Musha!! I finally came here tonight after hearing about how good it is. In order of how good they are, we ordered:TakotamaTofu FriesHan-chu(?) fried ricePonzu DuckI very much recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was highly impressed with this place, and if I lived in the area, I would definitely come back! Although I have to say that part of my experience was going with my friend, who had been here several...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Musha,I wanted to let you know that after my experience with you last night, I'm sad to say... that I don't want to see you anymore! Everything went wrong and I was disappointed from start to end...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me to this place and I was actually really happily surprised by the food and atmosphere. First, all the staff greets you with a Japanese hello and then you get hot towels to wash your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My date and I were on the westside and decided to try this place out after reading Yelp reviews on a demo IPhone at the Apple store on 3rd street. The place is small so we waited for a while. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tiny, extremely awesome restaurant. If you show up with a large party, you likely won't be seated. Better make a reservation first. Assuming you do get seated, you're in for a treat. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you get real uppity about deliciousness, like if you DEMAND it...go to Musha. Because they deliver. Every time.Spicy tuna on rice crackers is a good start. The tuna is well-blended, not chunky,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely delicious! They cooked fish in front of our eyes with a mini blow torch. They brought some spice, in the form of tuna, to a plane rice cracker and they threw eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some of the best Japanese food in Santa Monica. It's not a Sushi restaurant, so don't go expecting sushi rolls. They have excellent sashimi, but where they really stand out are the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a loyal customer for at least 5 years. Why? because the food is darn good here! First of all, the decor is very cozy and friendly, so are the staff working there. Food is unbeatable too as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's more like 3.5 stars. I would have given 5 stars if I like drinking alcohol with my food. But I don't. And unfortunately, the food is less enjoyable when you're sober and drinking tap water....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love!Cute little restaurant, not good for groups, but they do take reservations.Must:Spicy Tuna dip w rice crackers- Nice blend w the right amt of kick.Flame grilled Mackerel- They take a mini-blow...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a group and was delighted when they sat us in our own private room. You know the cool authentic kind where you have to remove your shoes before entering ? I love those, they feel so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear MushaI am soooooo sorry. After finishing a killer round of finals, it became necessary for our group to have a few drinks before our dinner reservation. So by the time we arrived, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here JUST FOR the Spicy Tuna on Rice Cake!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
shoot. HOW HOW HOW could i not have been here before. Ive had PLeeeenty of izakaya, and im super anal to what is good and bad izakaya. this place is UBER. just take my word for it. GO TO MUSHA!!! if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food and great service can't go wrong here. This definitely isn't your typical sushi place, but it's a creative spin on it. I would certainly make reservations, it's always crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the past three Fridays and Saturdays, I've been eating Japanese. Figuring I should not have sushi (again), I gave this place a try.It was Saturday and was very surprised they took reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Musha's. The tofu fries make me salivate... even right now as I write about 'em, and I don't even like tofu. It's the sweet sauce that makes it so freaking delicious. There's nothing here that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese are awesome because they can make anything look, smell, and taste good. This includes turning weird hair and bad teeth into things highly fashionable, and even desirable. But this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Sunday night with my friend Sarah, who hadn't tried out this place either. I've heard some good things about this place from friends and so I was expecting a pretty awesome meal, given...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's Friday night, the 405 is a parking lot, and I'm not about to see if the 10 gets any better and so I exit onto Sepulveda towards Wilshire. My date was starving and wanted to grab a bite to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always liked this place, however through the years it's gotten much more packed thanks to the reviews and Zagat. What use to be a cozy place you could walk into anytime has turned into a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pricing is almost as good as the food itself. So worth the money. Great and diverse menu. I only took off 1 star because it's so hard to walk in without a reservation and bc I think the food at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like izakayas. Musha is a good one. Casual ambiance, cozy arrangement, variety of tasty dishes. It's fun for a small group or a date.Recommended:- Brown Rice Risotto - it comes in a big ol'...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get one of the tofu dishes and sit in the back rooms.This is my favorite place to have a "Family" meal with my girlfriends. We usually get the back room for 4 (there's another one for 8) because the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Legit Izakaya. Great place for a date, small and cozy with private back rooms. I saw the guy who runs it take out an aggressive bum with Judo once, it was awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love this place. Everything is delicious! I have to stop here everytime I'm in Santa Monica. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank God!!! my prayers have been answered. i've always asked for a musha in my area instead of having to drive down to torrance each time. i remember mentioning that to torrance musha peeps for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have nothing but praise for this place. the food, the drinks, the ambiance, the people... they're all great!! i'd suggest the brown rice risotto and the aburi saba [mackerel seared with a mini...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After asking my cousin, a local, where to go to Sushi he gave me 3 spots and Musha was the first I called.Walked in and love the causal and intimate feel of the place. I also remember being a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very good here. The stuff we ordered turned out more like Chinese food than Japanese food though. And the place is very small and usually quite crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY! A Japanese restaurant on the westside that I will return to! It's affordable, as well. Look at their specials...you'll find some great options for vegetarians. They have a cute back room...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. The food is awesome here. I love Japanese tapas, so this place really hit the spot. Being able to try a variety of dishes and observing the chef prepare the food at the bar is awesome. For two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and fairly priced
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a college friend took me to Furaibo in Santa Monica, I have become a fan of Izakaya or japanese "bar" dining. Japanese bars in general are a great place to go with friends, because the small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite frequently spotting the county health "B" grade in the window I almost never turn down an invite to dine here.Top five tapas in LA.Faves include MFC and the garlic somen noodles.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service: AWESOME. We came here with 10 mins to spare before they closed, and we were still seated with no fuss. Everyone was really attentive and pleasant, and the food came out FAST.Food: GREAT. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is my default restaurant.I order a pitcher of beer, a small bottle of cold sake, and 4 or so dishes. This is to share with someone, of course. Every dish is good. There's big range of things to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived for a late night dinner as my date is a frequent flier of late night meals. Even arriving after 10pm you'll find this spot busy and with a wait. There isn't much space to stand around in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha has a special spot in my heart. Some call this type of place an izakaya style restaurant; I think of it as Japanese tapas. It's like Itacho across town, but with a more personable staff and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Loved this place! Service was terrible! It was really slow, not rude or anything. I went in a group of about 10 people, and all of our orders got mixed up. Musha does fusion right. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Musha. Granted I avoid it like the plague at prime dining hours so I never have to wait too long and parking on WIlshire is a breeze. Came here on Friday at 10:30pm and yup, same MO.I always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the best two seats in this izakaya are by the door, in front of the chef's table. You can watch him prepare each item on the tickets. J and I loved our meal mostly because of this fascinating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very happy with this place. When I lived in Japan, Izakaya's were the thing I feared missing most when I got back. But finding places like Musha have made my transition easier! I went there with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner and everything they had was delicious. Beef tongue, yellow tail, spicy tuna with rice crackers, risotto and even salad was f'ing good. And damn, souffle...orgasmic. mm. jk....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. It is a cozy Japanese little joint that serves, what feels to me, Japanese comfort food.Musts:- Pork Kakuni (melts in your mouth)- Spanish Mackerel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Risotto.Yes, when I think of Japanese, I, too, think of mouthwatering salmon sashimi, edamame, and a variety of rolls. Yes, Musha certainly has offerings of the above. However, when I think Musha, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is a very good, very busy Japanese Izakaya restaurant in busy Santa Monica. I had dinner here last night and it was very good. It was the second time I've eaten here. The first time being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Met my wife for dinner here on Tuesday before I was set to DJ at Zanzibar around the corner. This is a time where Yelp came to the rescue. We both don't know Santa Monica that well because we live in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here several months ago, and I've been dreaming of their maple cream brule ever since. It is so SO good.Musha is an izakaya restaurant with lots of different small Japanese dishes. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha has been my favorite izakaya-type experience in LA so far. It's a good mix of small, neighborhood izakaya vibe, with a bit of a cool/stylish twist on the food. While a lot of the food is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my fiance threw my B-Day here back in 2007 and it was awesome! We were seated in the back section was nice and private. The serving sizes were perfect to allow us to try many items on the list....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The presentation and atmosphere was definitely good. The servers were prompt and all the foods were visually appealing. I was wildly unimpressed with the food though. I was in a group of 5 (which I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
japanese food izakaya style. simply delicious. cozy, like eating at a good friend's house. well priced and just damn good. try the breaded pumpkin thing and the spicy tuna dip!!! i want to try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is my favorite izakaya place thus far--until I go to Japan that is. My favorites are the tuna with crispy rice that look like rice krispy treats without the sugar, risotto mixed in a big head...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Small dishes tasty dishes a lot like tapas style. Delish food but you have to make sure you order enough to get full. Not a typical sushi joint. Can get pricey.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was in food heaven when i was here..and i don't even believe in heaven, that's how good it was. it was so much fun eating all the small "tapa" dishes. my favorite was a tuna poki salad thing. sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving Musha - a very enjoyable, reasonably-priced neighborhood Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant - three stars, only because I believe that four stars should be reserved for truly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Musha. I think their service is really great and the vibe of the place is really cool. It does get a little loud in there but it's totally not in an annoying kind of way. It's definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gave me a surprise that there's such an authentic Japanese restaurant right by the Promenade. Very nice ambience and come early before regular dinner time, a lot of people made reservation....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Good vibes at this cozy izakaya on Wilshire just off the promenade. Wonderful Japanese-Korean-fusion food, attentive service, and they serve both hot and cold sake. With a happy attitude! Highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unique dishes, reasonable priced, nice servers, slightly funky atmosphere - my new favorite Japanese place in Santa Monica, for experience. Not every dish we had was delicious, but I love restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food items here are definitely unique, but nothing was especially good or impressive. Here's a couple items I had:Tuna tataki - this was your run-of-the-mill tataki...in a smaller portion.Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended Musha, so my husband and I decided to try it even though we are fiercely loyal to another Izakaya joint, Terried Sake House. Unlike Terried, Musha has atmosphere up the wazoo and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i was trying to do my burger-a-day thing this whole past week, and it worked from monday-friday, but then on saturday i got sick i think from all that junk. i was gonna go to houston's on sat for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here once a few years ago so my review was not up-to-date. First of all, Musha in SM has a very small space and tables are tightly arranged, which makes the dining experience a bit uncomfortable....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was delicious and very authentic. I went to Japan last year and have yet found a place that reminds me of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. This place did. The small plates, the staff, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, for sure noisy and foggy but food in the average are relay good and not easy to find original combination and pretty fresh, plus is open late night... rare thing!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally got to try out the spicy tuna on crispy rice. This is something I never imagined I'd order but now it's something I can't imagine NOT ordering again! And that cheese proscuitto risotto....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as yummy as the Torrance site but Torrance site is bigger and has a few more dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little joint has a good izakaya feel to it. Full of energy, full of drinks, and full of tasty dishes. L.A. isn't really an izakaya kind of town, I don't think any place without a very robust...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here spur of the moment once, and waited about 10 min for a private table. They don't actually serve any sushi or rolls, just Japanese entrees. We had a wide selection of appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the izakaya, mainstay of modern Japanese dining and a prerequisite to a good night out in Tokyo. Having lived there for over 2 years, I feel like I'm quite qualified to judge what izakaya is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food induced coma caused by Musha almost ruined my fourth date with a promising fella, but it was worth it. After we stuffed ourselves with seared scallops in dynamite sauce (the FTW dish of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a few friends from the area. Great choice. I love Japanese tapas and this place did not disappoint. Everything was tasty and reasonably priced. Wish there were places like this in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a unique restaurant. I mean come on, Japanese Tapas? Who would have thought?We live one block away and we always thought the smell coming from the restaurant was delicious. So after four...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you were walking down Wilshire Blvd. east, away from the ocean and Promenade, you'd probably pass Musha by if it weren't for the gathering outside the small entrance, complete with the smoke from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tiny restaurant on Wilshire recommended to me by a friend. I can see the menu being influenced by izakayas, but you certainly wouldn't confuse Musha for one. I guess the existing patrons are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great but it's going to cost you.I took a date here and the bill ended up around $112.Yeah, that for two heads (7 Tapas, dessert and drinks)The restaurant tries to be too traditional and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place totally brought me back to the Izakayas in Tokyo. You can order many small plates of food to share. I really enjoyed the MFC and the spicy tuna rice crackers were pretty tasty as well. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i would like to update that i ordered the "atarime" (i think that's what it's called...it's squid and u gril it yourself and it comes with a japanese mayo chill sauce) tonight and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant of 2008. For a while I was going weekly. Favorite dishes are the Tuna Dip (tuna tartare), the Sake Salmon and the Seaweed Salad.Unfortunately the place gets PACKED at dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great izakaya,Musha never seems to disappoint!The service is always prompt and friendly and even when it's busy you won't wait longer than 20 -30 minutes for a table. Cooking the ribeye at your own...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in on a Sunday evening with no reservation and they were kind of enough to accomodate us at the bar. It was packed that evening and a few bday celebrations were going on.Loved the energy of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is great. I've come here with friends and also had a birthday dinner here. The back room is great for small parties.The MFC (musha fried chicken) is a must order. The pumpkin dip and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn about this place. There are aspects of the restaurant I love, like the spicy tuna dip. Really who thought of putting spicy tuna on rice crackers? Genius! And there are aspects that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok i went here for the first time with my sister, the whole experience was Great! One of my favorite restaurant in santa monica Hands Down!!! We ordered 5 dishes: Tuna Tartare appetizer, pork belly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden Gem in Los Angeles with a NYC vibe. Great tuna tartar, green beans rock and the omlette is fantastic. Try to make a reservation cause it's packed and for good reason.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is one of our top five Los Angeles places to eat. We've been going for years, however a year or so ago they got a ton of press and now you have to wait forever to get a table- and often times...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT GET THE SASHIMI HERE. probably the WORST Sashimi I've tasted. The fish tasted sort of frozen... and wasn't good at all. Would NOT go here again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love this place! Wilshire has its hits and misses but this little Japanese tapas spot is definitely a hidden gem. Even though I was here a while ago, ever time I walk by I always say "I gotta go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on 4th of July w/ friends and thought it was great! The food was very good and ended up being much cheaper than we thought ($160 for 4 people). Started w/ the Seaweed Salad, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went to Musha in Santa Monica and ordered saba, a rice w/ eel dish, a tuna appetizer, and yam croquettes. Every item on the menu was definitely eclectic, and I tasted dishes I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like Amy S's comment, i've been here a couple of times, and left very satisfied! The only problem about this place is that you have to wait FOREVER if you don't get there before 7ish, it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, are they closed on Weds? Or perhaps they just don't like answering the phone? Really wanted to go here tonight based on all the nice reviews but will go elsewhere now. They should at least...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Musha a handful of times and my tummy leaves happy every time. Musha offers Japanese tapas. It's a small place in SM, on Wilshire next to Wahoos. You'll usually have to wait a bit for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this one 4 stars more for the ambiance than the actual food. I'm not the most adventurous when it comes to trying new food, and Musha's menu was a tad bit traditional for me, so I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is definitely the kind of food i enjoy most these days. Interesting, new,raw, piles of good rice with things in it, quality grilled meat, odd combo'd flavors, weird shit, japanese tapas, really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be great, and went down south, and now is making a good come back. Judging from the hour wait we got from waiting in line at 9pm with reservation. The service is slow and sloppy,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So for my 100th review, I wanted to make sure I picked a place that I could truly give 5 stars to, and I found it in Musha Restaurant.So my friend wanted to take me to a place in Santa Monica that she...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Call me easily amused (after all, I AM easily amused), but Musha had my 5-star vote when the waiter arrived at our table with our mackerel brandishing a blow torch (the waiter was brandishing the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Musha about a year ago and I came back here just the other day... There were 4 of us and we had to order 8 dishes to satisfy our hunger... but I think I could've eaten more. But...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cheese tofu is SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I was the one who pushed to order it, because everyone in my group was like "cheese tofu? Ugh, what's that?" but it was fabulous! It was soft and creamy, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about the great food here, almost as much about the bad service and people stealing your reservations (which then causes you to wait three hours to be seated--it's happened to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little disappointed. I was pretty excited to try this place b/c I trust my yelpers. It was good, but no raves from me. This place has a local and mom & pop-like charm.This place is "cozy".This place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had rather high expectations walking into Musha, as it is a favorite of a close friend (beyond favorite really -- she raves about it any time it's mentioned). Such expectations are not good usually,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Everything is wonderful in this intimate but lively Japanese restaurant. My favorites are the grilled saki-marinated salmon, tofu fries, green bean salad, crunchy rice with pickle. You have to call ahead. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my second time going here last night...perhaps the first was before I yelped, since it's definitely worth a positive review.It's a tiny unassuming place in between Wahoo's and a gas station....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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This is a fun little izakaya restaurant in west side. Its nice to find good Japanese food in west side without having to pay through your nose. The quality of food is quite good and menu is eclectic with...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a fun dinner with a group of us. We had 8 people, so we sat in the private room in the back. My favorites were the Pure Tofu (really soft, silky tofu served with chives, salt and soy sauce),...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a great little izakaya (japanese bar food) in SM! friendly service, casual atmosphere, great location near 3rd street. food was satisfying too (thanks to gary s. for his recos):- karobocha:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Staff was very friendly and pleasant. I started with the Guava Shochu which wasn't overly sweet and strong enough for a good kick. Then started off with the spicy tuna with rice crackers, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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First visited Musha SM back in 2002, and I've been coming back religiously. This is my ultimate spot for comfort food. I've pretty much have gone through the whole entire menu multiple times, and have not had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
looking for a cozy spot to cuddle aways with a drink or two? check out my next review ... if you care ...***A cute, tiny Izakaya style restaurant right around the corner from the 3rd street promenade....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't written about Musha yet!This place is easily my #1 spot in LA in terms of food quality and price!!! EASILY!!!!!!I was introduced to Musha when I started dating someone who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I want to warm up a giant mushroom over a fake grill, I will do it at home, thank you very much.Not the best dining experience I've ever had. I'd put it in my top 5 worst. Everyone else seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where's a girl to go after work to hang out and get some grub? Musha's izakaya, of course. OK, so it wasn't a local hang out place but reminded me of when I was in Japan.The little dishes, or tapas,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this cozy little izakaya on my birthday 2 weeks ago with a few friends from work, read Lori F.'s review for the craziness that ensued. There were a few standouts of the dishes that we tried, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cute tiny little restaurant, located just a couple blocks away from 3rd St. Promenade is what I would describe as Japanese Tapas with a twist (since I hate to use the word fusion). I enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Did I come on a bad night? We had a stoned waiter who literally forgot half our food and then the other waiters (who, I must say, were really nice) had to help him remember to bring us water or even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Went last night on Valentine's Day without a reservation. Only a 30 minute wait. Had a delicious homemade sangria-- they had quite an extensive list of cocktails and beers, not to mention sake. Ordered a bunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sake, smoke n' sizzle - a birthday dinner to remember!Since Musha has been reviewed almost 100 times by our dear yelpers, there's really not much new to say. The food is tasty and inventive, the vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha on Wilshire. If you blink you miss it, so pay close attention. Once inside the decor and low lighting makes for a great date place. Also the service is excellent. We had quite the selection...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is like an asian tapas bar. Best to make reservations and sit near the back so the cold air from the door doesn't bother your dining experience. If you have a party of 6 or more, absolutely try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Izakaya. It's a sensation, a la Kurt Russel or Leonard Nimoy. There have been great izakaya-style restaurants in this town for years, but the whole enterprise seems to be garnering more attention...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hearsay isn't admissible in court, but this is yelp. This place is supposed to be excellent, friendly, and not too expensive. We'll see how reality matches the dream.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, by the time the food arrived, I was already in no state to fairly judge it's culinary merits. But maybe that's the point of izakayas. I like how bar food doesn't mean heavy and fried, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like your waiter to yield a blowtorch at your table, this is a place you will love! Musha has a really nice feel, very cordial and friendly and not sceney at all. We tried lots of different...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha used to be an old hangout of mine, and I just remembered I kinda miss it after having uninspired buta at Yamato.Musha is a great izakaya-style restaurant that gets super packed, so make sure you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to musha because of the reviews, but I don't get it. Just so-so. This place is very west side if you catch my drift. The food is mediocre, Americanized, Japanese comfort food. Gimmicky at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute atmosphereI'm not really anal on service so i'll get right to the food.1)Duck cooked on hot pot: the BEST, get it medium. otherwise it gets overcooked.2) Sashimi: sashimi's just sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant in LA. Izakaya food with a huge, diverse menu with lots of specials. Great grilled meats, eggplant, Korean style beef, and braised mackarel, which is a must order....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is one of the most fun, inventive restaurants I've been to in quite a while. I mean, where you gonna go and have somebody take a flamethrower to your mackarel, right at your table? Okay, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here a couple of weeks ago, making sure that we got there before they opened for the night (6pm) and there was already a short line outside the door.Promptly at 6pm, the apologetic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is a little restaurant but packed. They really need a waiting space since there were a lot of people packed together waiting to be seated. They have two private rooms (one is smaller and fits...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply scrumptious! There's usually a wait, so try and reserve a table ahead of time. Menu items I love: tofu cheese, BRAISED PORK, and brown rice risotto. No visit to Mush is complete without...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with a few friends. Cool place, Japanese chefs and servers. We were greeted with " irashimase !! " from all of them as we walked in. A bit much but comforting. No wait at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's aite. nothing to rave about. i think it's pricey since all the tapas add up. the wait is annoying for the food you get.overall, i'd say it's average.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Definately make a reservation as Musha is hopping even on a Sunday night. We really enjoyed the variety of the menu selections and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The Tuna Sashimi was very fresh and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to hang out with friends, drink beer, and eat -- izakaya style. I particularly like the saba -- torched at tableside, asari butter, and the tofu (homemade) dishes. pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Musha about 4 times now and every time has been enjoyable. However, I must say that last night was a tad dissappointing - perhaps because I have always thought so highly of it. I used...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: The food was pretty good. The MFC dish was good as was the tanshio beef. Cons: Overpriced. One of their salad dishes which is some type of Japanese spinach drizzled with olive oil was 8 or 9...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love izakaya style restaurants like Furaibo, Honda-ya and Azuma so I had high expectations for this place since everyone always raves about it. And I'm happy to report that it lived up to my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I hate places where the portions of food is small but this place is delicious. It's a cute small Japanese bar-type place... the Seared Mackerel was fantastic, we actually got 2 orders of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for years now - love the selection, atmosphere and service. The bars great if you don't have a reservation, though only a few seats. Like the private rooms in the back too, where you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the glowing reviews here - and always curious about the long line on weekends - I finally tried Musha. I LOVE Japanese food, and this was a spectacular meal. The restaurant was not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Musha can be relied upon for good creative food, friendly professional service, and no attitude. The sake salmon is wonderful. Frequent often, all year 'round.
menupages.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to very many izakaya restaurants but the food at Musha was delicious! We went here with a group of about 11 people, sat in the back room near the kitchen and ordered lots of food. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome.First of all, it's tapas-style, so count on ordering at least 2 dishes per person. The size varies, but with 3 of us, we had 8 dishes, and we were stuffed.If you like seared...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We are talking about GRADE A PREMIUM SHIT HERE!!Man, this bathroom was totally fly! I mean, I usually don't get so excited about visiting places anywhere in LA or Southern California in general....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, thank you Yelp for helping me find a good restaurant to eat at... Being on vacation used to be really hard to find good restaurants since you don't really know where to go when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You love Japanese? I meant the food. Musha is one of the places I will go for my cravings.What beats it? Nada. What not to love? You got the beach a block away, the people, the environment, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last Sunday with my best buds and mm. It's a great place to share food, and spend time with friends. The food doesn't come out quickly so you have time to chat in between dishes. Loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night with my friend. I called to make reservations for 7pm. I was glad they seated me instead of waiting for everyone to come before being seated since one of us was coming closer to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My personal favorite hole in the wall japanese spot. I worked 20 feet away from this great restaurant bar for 3 yrs, and still continue today to go back and bring new people to try it out...yes some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 times is the charm, baby! It took me 3 attempts to finally dine at the ever so popular Musha!!! It was well worth the wait!!!!! The service is descent for an Asian place, but the presentation on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I braved the 45-minute-turned-75-minute wait only because of my friend...Are you kidding? Never in Tokyo was I served Quaker rice crackers and Kellog's cornflakes as part of a Tokyo-style meal. (They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we were drawn in years ago by the smell of charred beef and broken english menu. we keep on going because of the excellent food and great service. this has been our spot for birthdays, valentine's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a handful of times, but each time has been stellar. It's basically billed as Japanese tapas, but it's not like The Land Of Tiny Portions or anything. Everything I've had has been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place that has not been said before? Not much - it is deserving of the good reviews that it was given. The only negative about this restaurant is the B grade - which makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really torn between giving this place a 3 or 4-star rating - if I could have given a 3.5-star rating, that would have been most accurate. I have some friends that really love this place, but I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite japanese izakaya style restaurant. their food is delish. especially the tofu stuff. its different from other restaurants. its not toooo expensive, but youll spend around 150 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Japanese soul food served tapas-style. That's how I would describe it. There's a wide array to choose from off the menu. All flavors and textures are carefully addressed. Prices are reasonable....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants around the Promenade. Once you set foot in Musha it's like you've been whisked thousands of miles straight to Japan. The sashimi is fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of my favorite places to go... for drinks, for good food, for a good time..This time we reserved the special little room in the back. You can reserve the larger room if you meet one of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've fallen in love with the Musha in Torrance, so I was eager to try the Santa Monica one as well. Good things: - SERVICE: I called around 5:30pm to see if I could squeeze in a reservation for 2 at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is one of the restaurants that I'll crave for once in a while. It's a long drive for me, but my wife would want to make it every now and then because their food is simply special.This is not a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally enjoyed my dinner at this place. It's unprepossessing from the outside but inside it's bustling. It's casual and not chic-chic. The waiters are always shouting back and forth in Japanese....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I didnt order the right stuff, but nothing really memorable. It seems like everything on the menu is deep fried. We had the pumpkin croquettes, eel rice, grilled salmon and the lobster roll....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my fiance's birthday dinner party and everything was amazing!! The winner was the Mackerel sashimi. I never eat mackerel b/c it's always too fishy for my taste, but omg, this mackeral...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't wait to take my friends here! this place is fabulous! i tried the risotto, pork belly, and seared albacore tuna salad. all of which were delish. the popular sake that everyone orders was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha Santa Monica celebrated its "GO" (5th) anniversary this evening. See the Ltd. Ed. T at left that lucky regs like myself got as "domo arigato" for hanging out and enjoying the izakaya vibe & food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
K & M were in town, so J & I chose Musha for dinner, since we heard so many great things about this place from friends and yelpers. I read from other yelpers that I should make a reservation b/c this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, a fun experience.We came as a big group and ordered pretty much what everyone has mentioned in these reviews. Musha provides a great atmosphere to chat and nibble at tapas. While the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Spicy tuna dip with rice crackers is a bomb! you can even ask for more rice crackers. It's not an ordinary Japanese restaurant..worth a try! It's a little smoky inside the restaurant though.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I read a New York Times article last year on the place and went shortly afterwards. I was packed, we had to wait 45 minutes to get seated. Since I've been then, I've been back a few times and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food...cute presentation...love the tapa portions. The food didn't blow me away...but the spicy tuna dip and the grilled steak and mushrooms (which you grill yourself on a mini table-top grill...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food and good service. It's a small restaurant so try to beat the crowd and be there early or make reservations. For small groups and privacy try getting one of their tatami rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super great late night drunk food with friends from twiistup. got a lot of random stuff. no sushi but decent beer/food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i just went again...and their sashimi is really good and really fresh! they also have squid sashimi that was really good and i haven't had that before..... the anago meshi was really nice too....= D...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say about Musha that hasn't already been said? I love this place, as does everyone I've ever brought here. As much as I adore sushi (and believe me, it's an expensive habit for me),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost perfect.The tuna salad (seared slices of albacore on a bed of mixed greens with a Japanese dressing, $9.80) won out as my absolute favorite dish, and the butakimu (thin-sliced pork stir-fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great casual atmosphere and the perfect place to introduce izakaya (Japan's answer to tapas) cuisine to the uninitiated. My favorite thing about this place (and I've only been to the Santa Monica...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had every intention of going to Musha after all the reviews on the various foodie boards. We even had reservations for my b-day no less. We slowly drove up to snag a parking spot and lo and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night around 8ish. The place was packed for a wednesday night. I couldn't find out how to put my name down for a table. I found a spot at the counter and yelled over to the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its a great hole in the wall restaurant, away from the 3rd street crowd! The food is delicious, the people are friendly and its had a nice atmosphere. The location is small, so expect to wait during...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha rounds out my favorite triumvirate of Japanese izakaya on the Westside (Sasaya and Raku being the others). Of the 3, Musha is the flashy one- from its Santa Monica just-off-the-promenade...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have as much affection for the food served at this establishment as I do for the manner in which their menu is written. Sometimes reading like a bad translation of Zero Wing, an internet phenomenon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is a unique Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant with their touch of creativity in all their dishes, from their mini grill that they bring to your table, to their seared mackerel that they sear at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Musha is part of my exclusive club of authentic Japanese izakayas. The only other place that qualifies that I know of on the Westside is Sasaya (Sorry Furaibo, but your lack of care into each dish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
only 2 reviews. hmm. somethings not right here. this place is way too good and way too crowded to only have 2 reviews. anyway.this place is good times. for the uninitiated think of it as a bit like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally awesome fusion-izakaya style dishes. Make sure you make a reservation or you'll get stuck waiting forever for a table. The entryway on weekends is jam-packed full of people waiting for a seat....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Musha tonight for the second time . . . and boy was I glad we made reservations. We were 15 min late, and they were SO excited to see us . . . sat right down, ordered drinks and food, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is always a great way to bring people together. A friend recommended Musha in Santa Monica on Wilshire near 5th Street. As we drove westbound on Wilshire, we didn't notice the small Izakawa on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In anticipation of our first meal here, my hubby and I hit the gym this morning and ate very, very lightly throughout the day. And oh lordy, was it worth it! Hubby read about Musha from one of his...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a Musha in Torrance, and there's one in Santa Monica. The one in Torrance is the original outpost. If you can, do yourself a favor and go to the one in Torrance. The atmosphere is so much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Musha: an asylum for Latin-fever having Japanese chefs. Atmosphere-wise, something just doesn't seem right when you enter this tiny but popular Japanese tapas bar. Could it be the no-so-subtle salsa...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome-feels like being in Japan. Not a sushi bar but more like "itzakaya" style (think Japanese tapas bar...) Food is great. Noisy in the front (but fun) and they have tatami private...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am pretty much a regular at this place and i never get tired of their food ... i am pretty adventurous diner so i normally eat everything. The menu as everyone says is not ordinarily what you will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a very valuable tip (thank me later) Make a reservation. We went on a Friday night and boy was this place packed! People were jammed into the tiny entry way and I thought I was going to dislike...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine who happens to be a native of Japan highly recommended Musha. He proclaimed it to be his fav restaurant of Japan, so I thought I had to go check it out. Here is what I had:- seared...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The list of things I enjoy as much as good food is short and sweet, but it must be said that shopping makes the cut. Unfortunately, most shopping areas are decidedly short on decent food. There's your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, the fusion mixes here make me puke. I'd give it one star, but it's unfair to downgrade a place just because my stomach disagrees with it. Everyone else loves it, and you're in for a treat for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO DAMN GOOD! We got there early and waited outside for the rest of our party to get there. There were already a few people waiting for seats inside the small restaurant and we didn't want to crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another option for izakaya in the area. great atmosphere, good food, call to reserve or expect a minor wait. its okay, you can always shop at 3rd street while waiting. def try the tofu cheese! and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've only tried a few Izakaya type places, but this is my favorite. Everyone is really nice and the food is great. They use to have shrimp carpaccio with caviar that was my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT FOOD!!!I'm so excited to live in walking distance to this place.Great Japanese tapas... my new roommate eats her twice a month, and let me tell you how I am sooo going with him, and bringing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Wanna try some?" inquired the charming U Chicago graduate at the next table, offering us a taste of the sizzling pot of rice with mushroom dish that we'd gawked at. We politely declined, but he...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite thing in the world is to travel. My second favorite thing is to eat something I've never had before. Musha makes you feel a little bit like you've traveled - everything is tight,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot food and sake - how could you go wrong?? This is the only 'authentic' fusion-style restaurant that I'll give 5 stars to! Many of the dishes are a perfect blend of Japanese with American, Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed Musha on several occasions. Go here with friends share lots.I have never been let down by anything on the menu. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. Dive in.Yum.to drink, go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars 'cause I love Japanese food, and this place reminds me of a typical and a wee bit modern Izakaya in Tokyo. Mostly Japanese with a few redone versions of Western dishes. I pretty much got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Musha the other night with a friend of mine who spent some time in Japan. Cute restaurant near 3rd St. Promenade. We got there at 7:00 on a Sunday night. Thankfully, there was no wait. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with Izakaya style Japanese food. We had the: risottochicken legtonguetuna croquettesmusha fried chickencreme bruleeit was all great. the risotto was especially good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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First of all, please note that this is a Japanese restaurant that does not serve any sushi whatsoever, so if you are looking for sushi, you'll have to go elsewhere. This is definitely the friendliest...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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If you are looking for a traditional Japanese meal with some unusual dishes Musha is a great place to check out. While they have some nice sashimi dishes this is not a place you go for sushi. Our dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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Guests are greeted with a loud cheer as they enter this stylish Japanese tapas restaurant. They have traditional sashimi dishes, plus unusual small plates. The pumkin dip and spicy tuna dip were excellent. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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i love beer, so a place selling light asian bubbly can't be bad...instead, it was great. i've had small dishes (tapas) with beer, but the delicate flavor of each seemingly incredibly simple dish erupts subtly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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This place has different types of Japanese tapas that go really great with beer. Definitely try the grilled beef tongue, omelete, and beef cubes.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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