Tokyo Guild Culver City

We ended up here when my Mediterranean place was last minute vetoed... This used to be the old spot of East Borough- a modern Vietnamese place I used to go to when I lived nearby. They had great food and drinks- so when I discovered it was a familiar location I was a bit skeptical... PEOPLE. The people were friendly, staff and managers rushed around attentively, and for a cozy place like this they had ample staff- no problems waiting around trying to flag down a server there. Only one minor incident when I was almost bashed by the kitchen door coming out of the restroom but otherwise very attentive staff. FOOD. Menu had a bit of everything, it was like a Japanese diner that focused on sandwich and small bites and some ramen. - takoyaki was a highlight, surprisingly pretty darn tasty, would definitely be something I’d order again - salad was huuuuuge we got the full and it came in a salad bowl so if you’re ordering a salad get the half size - sandwich hmmm the guild was interesting, don’t know if it was the horse radish or wasabi but it brought a little kick to the sandwich. The pork katsu was good too - ramen: would skip these, unless you had no where else to go. (Sawtelle isn’t too far if you want more authentic ramen) - dessert: this was interesting, I didn’t particularly like this but my friends raved about it, they enjoyed the black sesame ice cream

Food was good. Slight twists on classics. Fried chicken appetizer was excellent... Juicy, crispy and served with a tasty dipping sauce.

Ordered the spicy tonakatsu ramen, the katsu sando and brussel sprouts. The food was fine but nothing was overwhelmingly tasty. For example the brussel sprouts were tasty with the orange slices and walnuts but the nuts were so small that they didn’t really add to the dish. Also it was doused in a vinaigrette but the bottom brussel sprouts ended up getting soaked from sitting in the liquid making the last few too salty and strong. However, there is a good vibe and fun atmosphere in the places with the music and walk art. Maybe a better happy hour spot than full on dinner??

great place and vibe. sando was amazing and spicy tonkatsu was perfect. noodles were slippery and chewy. outdoor seating and 90s hip hop vibe. interesting japanese beers as well

I was having a bad day and this place turned it all around! Food is amazing! Can't wait to try everything else on the menu! Had the Ramen and Gyoza and some amazing cocktails (fantastic Sake selection). This is my new happy place! 😃

The ramen is pretty good. My only complaint is that their spicy isn't really spicy. I loved the beer and sake selection. The only problem is that service is a little slow and chaotic, but they're new so I'm sure they're still working out the kinks.

Crunchy and mouthful bite of the Katsu sandwich. Interesting Jpop videos playing in the background.

The food wasn’t bad but not particularly special either. The katsu was fine, and the bread was nothing special. The cocktails were the best part. Decent enough, but not a destination! Makes me miss East Borough even more.