"A modern izakaya just steps from Hermosa Beach, Ryla comes from a Japanese and Taiwanese chef-duo serving polished versions of donkatsu, tonkatsu ramen, and hot chicken karaage. The cocktails, like the smoky Grandmother’s Cigarettes, are among the best in the South Bay. Ryla’s striking ambiance boasts a dark, romantic vibe that opens into something bright for weekend brunch (if weekend brunch is one’s idea of a first date)." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang