Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in Arts District

I went during a week day which a few maids said was usually quieter around 40 minutes after we arrived it got busy. But our "Maid" was the aboslute best. adorable and made my first time an amazing experince. I had so much fun "blessing my food" with different chants as they do in other tradional cafes in japan do. this one i would say was worth it. we went during a event and the Maid who served us was super nice when i mentioned i really like one the characters but to get her stuff supposdly ment i had to get her drink but i didnt like the drink and the maid bless her amazing heart gave me everything for the character she could find. and the food i the rice omlette 10/10 my partner said the chicken was alittle bland but i loved it soo and the pricing id say was decent it wasnt super cheap or super expseinve ethire but for everything we got and the fun moments 100% worth trying it

Amazing food with kind and lovely staff! The monkfish liver was a highlight. Tony was our chef and he did a fantastic job and was a wonderful conversationalist. It was a great place to celebrate my partner and I’s anniversary (queer friendly as well). Fabulous!

Ambience was excellent. Everything I had hoped for in an Old Town experience in my last night in LA. The garlic edamame was to die for. Surprising, for such a simple veg. Our server was very helpful through the selection process. Unfortunately I can't recall her name now. I was also able to customize my orders: no eel sauce, add avocado. That sort of thing. It is on the high end price-wise, but it was certainly worth it to cap a wonderful visit to Pasadena. Must visit again!

The food and drinks were great, and the customer service was even better—pleasant and welcoming, making the experience enjoyable.