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Yabu in West Hollywood is a two star Japanese restaurant. Located in the Hollywood neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant is one of the popular spots in the area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. Diners found the food okay.
4.0 of 5 stars.
At the recommendation of our japanese manicurists' a friend and I came here for lunch and were very pleasantly surprised. The decor is nice but a little out of whack with the house it's in with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you can never go wrong with everything here
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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get there early or be prepared to wait. its worth the wait though. this is hands down on of the best udon places in los angeles. good variety. if you like hot soba, their duck with hot soba is great for a cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
better than the one on pico. The portions are still small though. I had an oyako don set with cold udon noodles. The oyako don sauce had a little more flavor than the one on pico, and the udon noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is really cute - it's basically a converted home but decorated very nicely - and the staff were all very polite and smiley. I went for lunch, but imagine it would be really adorable at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a 20% off coupon so we decided to have dinner here one night, while it was nice enough and the location is convenient, it didn't impress me much. Well, except for their homemade tofu served warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonable price, japanese service, fresh fish! Tasty and fresh! All japanese staff. I think it's a very good deal for food and decor especially in this area. I basically stumbled upon this place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been back. Last time I was here, I had the flu. I had to have some noodles and soup that time, and to be honest, I can't really remember how it tasted because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i miss yabu's lunch specials!!!! went here on saturday for a delicious lunch. had the chirashi set and cold soba noodles. so much food at such a good price. the soba is always perfectly cooked, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We go here alllllllll the timeFreaking amazing stuff, I tell yaMy fav is the eel cut roll, we also always get the butakaku, asparagus, mushroomsThe service is great, theyre all very happy to be there,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was a couple weeks ago, but i still haven't stopped thinking about the salmon and avocado mustard-sauce carpaccio i had here. the patio was adorable- and with just the right amount of lighting, my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap for the type of food, yummy and pretty. The ambiance is totally date-appropriate, lunch specials are awesome and the waitstaff is friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where has Yabu been all my LA life? My boyfriend and I are content with our occasional Mishima (on 3rd) fix when we are jonesing for cheap, somewhat generic Japanese food, but just a block down is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Seasonal sashimi and tempura are amazing. One of the best in town.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Yabu last night because there was a show at the Largo and Yabu was close by. They had a salmon avocado special with a mustard dressing that was delicious and quite unlike anything I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been craving cold zaru soba for a few days and was ready to even desperately head towards Mishima to get my fix (locally) until I was reminded of Yabu. Came here about 5 years ago and it didn't leave...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this attractive japanese joint is located in the restaurant row of la cienega in west hollywood. i went there with a group of 7 people for dinner. we've ordered plenty of tapas and skewers to go along...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, helpful staff, overpriced sake (at least for the good stuff worth drinking) and good fish. Nice date restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. beautiful bamboo outside
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 overallI found the soba to be a little underdone. The udon broth was a bit too salty (the noodles were done perfectly). The chirashi was pretty good - they give you a lot of toppings. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Strangely enough, I last visited Yabu (the Pico location) about 6 years ago and then moved away from the area and quickly quickly forgot about its existence. I re-discovered this gem of a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place for dinner, great ambiance, consistent quality.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I sat at the bar and ate all the fresh fish the chef recommended and loved every bite. It has a nice, cozy atmosphere with a fire place and an outdoor garden visable from the inside. I would def go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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It's not a scene, it's kind of hidden away with a beautiful and serene patio for when it's nice and warm outside...and the sushi is very fresh and very good..and not expensive! It's every bit as good as Wa...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently excellent food and service. One of the few Japanese restaurants that does several kinds of cuisine, and does them all well. The portions are small, but that idea is to order more than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We rolled to Yabu for lunch. Although the portions are somewhat small, the ingredients are pretty good. I had the soboro-don with a side of udon.If you read the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
don't go here if you're super hungry, its a bit pricey for what you get...definitely NOT impressed w/ the soba or the don bowls...i was impressed w/ the toro toro toro roll...it was AWESOME and super...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go there every week for lunch!! They used to had this delicious soba& boiled cod-donburi combo but it's not on the menu anymore...sigh.My friends are in love with their chirashi-sushi. You...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum. Nice fresh fish. Super tasty. Cute back patio. I had black cod (cooked) and some nigiri hamachi, sake and unagi. So tasty. I wish I could afford to go regularly. On a side note, who decided...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i came here long ago and got their crispy tuna roll. the outside of the roll was rolled in popped crackly rice bits. so good.the ambiance was great too, from what i remember.see pic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for lunch if your in the area.The Soba is decent, and well presented.Ask for "Soba-Yu" after wards and you can pour the soba broth into the sauce, and you have a great soup to eat with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I said hot damn, that was some good soba! - Super cute little gem of a restaurant. Clean, spacious, and tastefully appointed.- Deeeeeelicious house-made soba in flavorful dashi. I was all up on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was that I was not feeling well from a lingering cold or that it was hot all of a sudden after a cool day yesterday and I was overdressed, but the condition of the restaurant really bugged...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy restaurant may offer the ultimate steal for lunch! $14 for a wonderful bowl of handmake Soba noodles in a traditional Japanese broth along with an ever changing selection of very high...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's All GoodI love their homemade noodles and fried items. My favorites include sansai soba, karaage, and tempura.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Pico location for some time and that place is great in terms of food, service, and casual, dimly lit dining experience. However, I really enjoyed my first trip to their La...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places for lunch! Great value for the price. My favorite is the Chirashi Sushi and the Sashimi Tempura Combo. Lunch combos come with your choice of hot/cold soba/udon....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a fairly nice date place to be ...a place that's hidden ... but if you know your food, i have to say, it's a great place to sneak your way through... food is fresh, but not as pleased with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, beautifully presented dishes, delicious sushi.Lunch combos are around $15- not a total bargain but reasonable. The sushi was fresh & delicious.Wish I had seen the patio on the way in-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good overall everything. I'm not sure about the sushi cuz I've never really tried it, but the ambiance is nice, a great spot for a last-minute date if you're driving by and hungry. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Supposedly, the soba is made fresh daily...and the soup is made with imported seaweed. An extra star for that, no doubt! My friend ordered the Soba with duck, which was really good. I had the udon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm so happy my friend referred this place to me. its intimate here. there's an outdoor area where there are heating lamps. we ordered edamame, eggplant with miso, udon and a rainbow roll. they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally over rated. True, they have great soba, but it's way better at Ichimi-An. At a lunch on one day, my sis ordered Soba/sushi ($9.50)combo. The sushi was supposed to be some rolls of tuna,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their food is such comfort when i need some lifting up ... first i dont come here for the sushi although once in awhile i will order it ... but definitely you must try the following:Japanese Spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yabu on La Cienega is one of my little fave secrets. If I'm anywhere in the area at lunchtime this is where I go. It's super cozy, with friendly waitstaff and host (the waitress always remembers my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yabu is one of the few Japanese restaurants in LA that try to stay authentic to taste.They have another location in Venice, but I think this one tastes alot better for some reason (probably less...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FREAKIN' CRISP SABO (BUCKWHEAT) NOODLES I EVER HAD!!! O-TAY?! Buckwheat Sabo? Who would of thought buckwheat noodles taste good?! But Yabu pulles it off. My co-workers (loyal Yabu diners), took me to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Yabu is a small place that serves delicious authentic Japanese sushi. There are so many sushi places that have popped up around town, but Yabu continues to provide great tasting food. Typically, toro is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yabu is kinda hidden. You have probably driven by it a dozen times and never noticed it. Glad my co-worker introduced me to this place and now I've had several lunches there. They have a outdoors...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite sushi joints in LA. The food is as good as the original on Pico, but this location has nicer layout and vibe. I don't think i've ever had a problem getting a table there....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid.Great sashimi at lunch. Don't ask the waitresses exactly how soy sauce is made and why it is salty.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read some reviews of this place and really wanted to try the udon. I went with some friends and we all enjoyed it. To start we had the Nasu Miso Eggplant which was unbelievable. I really like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely inimate and cozy - even on a friday night. Fresh and exquisitely prepared dishes... and you must try the omakase. - The $75 omakase was almost too much food, and definitely more variety then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! great sushi! great noodles! It's a little expensive, but what sushi place isn't...especially when you are getting such good quality fish. You can really taste the difference at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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yabu was a great dining experience. The back pation was kind of rain forest-esque with lots of foliage and bamboo--a serene place to enjoy good food. I had different sushi's and sashimi's-excellent, and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2003
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Yabu is always a great experience. I love the bamboo garden in the back. I wouldn't go there for the Sushi but the rice bowls are amazing!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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whether you eat indoors or out in the beautiful garden patio area, you will always remember the pleasant atmosphere and service offered at this restaurant. the soba noodles, which are made of buckwheat, are...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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originally an off-shoot of a noodle shop on pico, this fun and friendly spot is housed in a tepeelike structure with lots of dark wood, a sushi bar and a fanciful bamboo patio. itis a great pit stop for an...
gayot.com - user review
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soba's the name of the game here; you can choose from more than three dozen varieties of hot or cold, freshly made soba (buckwheat noodles) preparations. the inner courtyard's grove of timber bamboo is a nice...
nytimes.com - user review
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the almost discrete b rating in the window of this restaurant explains the quality of the sushi itself. the party i was with only ordered sushi and stayed away from the main dishes but everybody was quite...
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