Totoraku

No need to say much about this place. Best of the best

OMG - never again - I was a taken there as a treat -but what a disappointment - this place was unsanitary - no ventilation - they cooked the food with charcoal at my table which I believe is a health code violation and charcoal at the table is even legal. Plus with all these negatives the owner was rude and the owner yelled at other guests. For the price tag - save your money and eat elsewhere- Please do not support this horrible establishment.

I adore my visits to the beef palace. But I have to train and limit myself to once or twice a year. Total vegan for a week before and no steak for two weeks. Then I grab several bottles of my best wine and head over for a night of beef debauchery. I know I will be meat drunk for two days after, but it is worth it. It is amazing.

IF you can get in, be authentic and generous. This is a priceless and personal experience. Truly a superb, elegant and down to earth. Heaven for mavens of food, drink and companionship.

Very great place! If you love beef, you MUST come here. Also, the desert is wonderful.

Great experience! Both food and service we're top notch!

Chef Oyama-san and Totoraku are 5+ Star. One of a kind experience and tasting. Exceptional.

Their sushi is super fresh and I love the selection they had when we ate here.

I'm friends with Chef so I get to go all the time. He's a good man and his staff is ultra accommodating. Amazing place for any special gathering...take friends, family and clients and they talk about it forever. Way way way better than Yazawa Beverly Hills...you leave hungry from Yazawa but NEVER from Totoraku...Chef checks to make sure that never happens. Food is special to say the least...nothing in LA compares. Every high level Japanese chef eats here...Nobu included. Kaz turned me on to his favorite LA sushi places and those guys treated me the same was Kaz does...so fortunate to be Chef's friend. If you don't mind spending a lot and can get in, you must!

I'm going to be honest; I'm a bit nervous about posting anything regarding this little spot. They requested that we don't take any pics at all and even though we did, we aren't suppose to post anything... but yeh, I'm a rebel. This secret spot is invite only and it's one of the best hidden gems of LA. You won't be able to call in for a reservation, so for those who are fortunate enough to get an invite, I applaud you and don't miss out on the experience of having your food prepped and presented by Chef Kaz. Other than the appetizers, this is a Japanese bbq restaurant consisting of mostly beef. Felt like we erected in a little secret dining experience. The restaurant looked like it was just there for a pop up, so it had like a real private dining ambiance.

No signs and invite only. Kaz san is a master at what he does. Omakase beef, bring your own wine, zero corkage, great food...perfect!

Chef Kaz is an artist and probably the best Japanese-beef purveyor in Los Angeles. Everything was, as always, impeccable. I was nervous about the new location, because I loved the old, incognito one, but it really delivered. The ONLY place where you can eat pounds of beef, some of it raw (sashimi style), and feel light and glow-y when you leave. Thank you so much, chef Kaz, for the stellar food and wonderful experience.