Shibumi

Avis sur le restaurant Shibumi de personnes qui y ont mangé. Basés sur les notes récentes.

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   Victor

   Los Angeles4 avis

   3.0

   Y est allé·e le 16 février 2025

   1. Global 3
   2. Plats 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Atmosphère 3

   Like the salmon and sashimi. Everything else either very salty or plain... even the chef admitted salty. I dined most of the michelin starred restaurants from one to three stars but this one is not what i expected.
   

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   Ryan

   Los Angeles11 avis

   3.0

   Y est allé·e le 24 novembre 2024

   1. Global 3
   2. Plats 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Atmosphère 2

   Unfortunately, I was so, so disappointed with Shibumi on our most recent visit. We were there on a Saturday night to celebrate a good friend's birthday. And right off the bat, we were greeted by a hostess that made us feel like she didn't want us to be there. No friendly greeting, no smile, and we all felt like we were a burden as we got seated to our table. The same hostess also served us for dinner, along with another person. Both seemed to warm up as the evening progressed, but honestly I hate to say it, we had better service at IHOP or Denny's. What is a Michelin star restaurant doing with servers like these? We were all so baffled, like what in the world was going on? On our last visit a year ago, the servers were so warm and friendly and patient and pleasantly welcoming, like what you'd expect from a restaurant if you were in Japan. And as each course was served, they told a story for every course, even with each of the sake and drink pairing. But this time around, that all disappeared. It felt like a totally different restaurant stripped of all that warmth and welcome. So, so sad to see this....The food was good, but not nearly as "special" as it felt our first time. It wasn't a total disaster of an experience, but it was just heart wrenching to see what once was a beautiful dining experience stripped of what made it great and had faded into something mediocre.
   

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   emily

   Los Angeles10 avis

   5.0

   Y est allé·e le 17 novembre 2024

   1. Global 5
   2. Plats 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Atmosphère 5

   I took my mom here for her birthday who is half Japanese and she had a wonderful time! We all really enjoyed experiencing flavors that were unique and fun to share with each other. We all ordered the omakase and ordered the almonds and chinmi separately. Maybe the only ding in the experience was the servers mispronounced omakase, which was weird considering it's a high-end Japanese restaurant. They don't put the emphasis on "ma", rather they make it sound like kamikaze which is off-putting at the ordering stage. I loved the Grilled California Holstein Beef Strip the most. It was so simple to look at, but the flavor of the beef with the salt crystals was divine. Loved the fresh seaweed shot with grapes! This made all of us say Wow! The omakase came with a mackerel sushi roll which wasn't on the menu, but it was a flavor bomb. The steamed rice was beautiful with the pork jowl. I could eat that rice on its own though! The miso soup was super tasty! I would skip the shiitake tempura but it's part of the omakase. Too oily, don't eat the whole thing. The new katsu with wagyu beef is a huge amount of food. My mom ate 1/4 of it and had to take the rest home, but my boyfriend ate the whole thing! The cocktails were fantastic, along with the sake pairings throughout our meal. The bartender was stellar. Loved the Yuzu Reviver (vodka) and the Old Fashioned. We left feeling full and satisfied, but not stuffed. It was all delicious! Expect a 2 1/2 hour delectable experience! Enjoy!
   

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   steven

   New York3 avis

   5.0

   Y est allé·e le 30 août 2024

   1. Global 5
   2. Plats 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Atmosphère 5

   Always a memorable experience. Hard to imagine that food and service could have been any better. Terrific value.
   

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   LilyN

   Los Angeles9 avis

   5.0

   Y est allé·e le 3 juin 2018

   1. Global 5
   2. Plats 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Atmosphère 4

   We dined with friends who are foodies. We ordered 2 - $90 and 2-$120 Omakase and enjoyed the meal very much. Every course was different and special. We especially enjoyed the cedar planked salmon. Very moist, tasty and delicious. The steamed rice was exceptional. The only course that we all weren't crazy about was the gelatin dish for dessert.
   

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   STST

   Las Vegas1 avis

   2.0

   Y est allé·e le 28 mai 2018

   1. Global 2
   2. Plats 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Atmosphère 2

   I ordered the Okamase which costs 90 per head but there are no sashimi included at all. it's not even worth for 90 bucks. They just give you grill or tempura food or Veggies. The tempura fish is not fresh and it doesnt have any taste, i can even tell that is just a frozen fish tempura. the portion is so little and at the end they just give to big bowl of stream rice which make you full. I will never go to this restaurant again. NEVER.
   

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   JamesC

   Vancouver6 avis

   2.0

   Y est allé·e le 23 avril 2018

   1. Global 2
   2. Plats 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Atmosphère 4

   Well. I have to say the food is mediocre, but the chefs are very cute.
   

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   KellyL

   Los Angeles1 avis

   5.0

   Y est allé·e le 22 avril 2018

   1. Global 5
   2. Plats 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Atmosphère 5

   We really enjoyed the omakase options (both food and drink) at Shibumi, which I feel are pretty generous portion-wise. Go here! It's one of my favorite restaurants in LA.
   

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   SteveS

   Los Angeles1 avis

   5.0

   Y est allé·e le 4 avril 2018

   1. Global 5
   2. Plats 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Atmosphère 5

   Ordered the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. No one in LA is cooking like this. Everything so carefully thought out. Bamboo with miso and shiso is one of the best things I have eaten in a very long time. Can't wait to go back to see what else I can try.
   

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    LeahD

    Los Angeles15 avis

    5.0

    Y est allé·e le 28 mars 2018

    1. Global 5
    2. Plats 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Atmosphère 5

    Unique & Adventurous dining experience. If you are fussy & not up for trying a completely different palate of flavors. This is not your spot. I've taught my son (as I was taught) at least try something once. If you don't like it, fine, but you need to at least try it. Shibumi was an exploration of food. Our server was very warm & friendly - she explained each dish to us. We let the chef be our guide via the omakase option. Be ready for some very strong flavors & textures. Everything was beautifully served. Our favorites were the grilled meats & the ice cream with candied apricots. The overall dining experience took you away to Japan without leaving the LA vibe behind. If you are up for an adventure I recommend the experience.
    

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