Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.9

265 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

2125 Sawtelle Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90025

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2 people

21 Apr 2025

April 2025

21:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Child-friendly
Dog-friendly

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.

Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.

Reservation policy*
We will hold your reservation for 15 min.
Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Japanese (Washoku)
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:30
Phone number
(310) 473-0580
Website
http://manpukuus.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2125 Sawtelle Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Area
West Los Angeles
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

Kabuki Platter (Serves 1–2)
US$35.00 per party
Multiple dates available
The Kabuki Platter features a curated selection of four flavorful meats: Prime Boneless Short Rib, Miso Hanger Steak, Miso Skirt Steak, and your choice of Jidori Chicken Thigh or Breast. Designed for those looking to explore a variety of cuts and seasonings, this tasting-style platter is a great introduction to our BBQ offerings. Many guests enjoy enhancing their experience by ordering additional portions of their favorites, along with other à la carte dishes. *Please note: The listed price is for the platter only and does not represent a complete BBQ meal.
Sumo Platter (Serves 1–2)
US$45.00 per party
Multiple dates available
The Sumo Platter showcases four premium cuts: US Kobe Boneless Short Rib, US Kobe Chuck Flap, Miso Hanger Steak, and Miso Skirt Steak. Tailored for those who appreciate rich, bold flavors, this tasting-style platter offers a deeper dive into our most luxurious selections. Guests often elevate their experience by adding more of the meats they enjoy, as well as a variety of other dishes to complete their BBQ meal. *Please note: The listed price is for the platter only and does not represent a complete BBQ meal.

What 265 people are saying

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Great for fine wines
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Child-friendly
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining offers a "wonderful experience" with "amazing food" and a cozy ambiance. Diners enjoy cooking their own steak, while attentive service and top-notch food quality stand out. Guests rave about the "pork jowl with yuzu" and "lychee sorbet ice cream." Perfect for special occasions and repeat visits.

265 Reviews

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JosephS VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! Wonderful flavors. Spot on friendly service.
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Andrea
Hamburg3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tolles japanisches Fleisch auf dem heißen Eisen. Super Beilagen , leckere Suppe und litschi sorbet. Wir hatten Prime Platte für 2 Personen und sind zu dritt locker satt geworden.
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Luis VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening! We celebrated my wife’s birthday with friends.
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Taylor
Los Angeles16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our ordered was forgot 2times even it was not crowded in the restaurant… nothing on the table but no servers come & check for 20mins. no greeting when we pay and leave. We don’t impress how they operate.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
My daughter loves the steak and the fact that she can cook it herself makes it a whole different experience!! She loves this place so much!!
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Andrew
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall really good experience. Servers were attentive and did not need to wait long for grill changes. Food quality was top notch. Pork jowl with yuzu is a must try 👌. Lychee sorbet ice cream is also 🔥
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Golak
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and cozy ambiance. Try the prime meats fix menu
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Yocheved Yocheved
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Amazing food! Been here a few times and will keep coming back!
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Christopher
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant always delivers good quality decent service speed
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Ian VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful love everything about this restaurant …z
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FAQs

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 473-0580.

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle is rated 4.9 stars by 265 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

2125 Sawtelle Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90025

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
West Los Angeles
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 12:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:30
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Japanese (Washoku)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://manpukuus.com/
Phone number
(310) 473-0580

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Kabuki Platter (Serves 1–2)

Sumo Platter (Serves 1–2)

Menu

What 265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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