Once again... amazing, amazing, amazing. This was only my second time at Yatai as I am from San Diego and do not frequent the LA area often. However, when I made plans to spend a weekend up there, I knew where I had to have dinner... Yatai! The first time I was there, I went with a large group and had a wonderful time. I hoped that going with just a close friend would live up to our previous experience. Once again, Yatai surpassed my expectations. The food was sooooo good that we just had to keep ordering. We had to try a little bit of everything. The food tasted so fresh and the flavor was just right. So many times you go to a restaurant and they overcook everything or cover up the natural tast with too many spices, or worst of all - salt! The food was seasoned perfectly... so perfectly that curiosity got the best of my friend and I and even though we were very satisfied, we wanted to keep trying more. The service was fantastic. We even got to meet the owner whose generosity left us speechless when he walked us out and helped us hail a cab! Yatai is truly a gem in such a bustling, busy city with so much competion. Even though I do not live in the area and am not able to support Yatai as often as I would like, I will defnitely continue to treat myself to their delicious food and unforgettable Japatini whenever given the chance! Seikouri and Shinsaku to Yatai!
Pros: Delicious food, Great Group and Date Ambiance
Cons: Limited Parking
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