" Projected Opening: Late September This Osaka-based izakaya chain is opening its first U.S. location in Echo Park where you can get a plate of whole grilled mackerel the length of your arm, garlicky clam soup studded with bonito flakes, and plenty of sashimi. The new Sunset Blvd space sits in a former Blue Bottle coffee shop (so, it's not going to be huge). They'll also have beer and wine. " - nikko duren