Nanban-Kan: Experience Authentic Yakitori Bliss in Los Angeles

What a delightful place. Exceptionally well managed and friendly service. Atmosphere is intimate. And the yakitori are charcoal grilled to perfection. On top of all, it is very reasonably priced making it a regular and suitable stop for solo diners and group dinners. Recommending: cod; duck; bacon-wrapped okra; ginkgo nuts.

One of the last great yakitori restaurants! Food quality is always above top notch. I see a few people complaining about the service but not a big deal for the delicious food you get in return.

Popular yakitori restaurant in Sawtelle. Came here for an early dinner and made a reservation over the phone a week beforehand. I noticed that quite a few people without reservations were turned away at the door, so I would highly recommend making one. There’s table seating as well as bar seating where you can watch the chefs cook. My mom got the set menu while my dad and I ordered things a la carte. Of the things I tried, I would recommend getting a grilled onigri (it was my first trying one and it had a nice texture), the Soboro Don rice, and the black cod (special menu item). Of course, everything we tried was nicely grilled and it was fun trying different things. Service was very attentive and cleared plates quickly. We had the green tea ice cream as dessert and it was a nice palette cleanser. Credit cards accepted but only a maximum of two are allowed. Restrooms available in the back past the meal prep area.

Highly recommend!! Cozy vibe and delicious foods~ Especially black cod and sea bass , fantastic! Definitely will return and try again!

Yakitori specialist here at a staple place in Sawtelle’s Japanese Town. Amazing meats, veggies grilled in front of you!! Reasonable priced and so delicious!! Try the eggplant, corn, little sausages, and chicken skewers!! A must stop next time in West LA!

Went last night and just loved the whole experience! Everything! The food was delicious, especially the sea bass, but also the veggies, and mushrooms. I really want to go back and try the beef next. The service and host could not have been better, plates were quickly cleared, table kept clean and neat, food arrived promptly and we felt very cared for and about. The decor is upscale, charming, and warm. Just love this place, what a find behind very unassuming store front!

Last minute decision to eat and was craving yakitori. Upscale atmosphere and small quaint space. Good quality and flavors! Food was steaming hot and fresh (obviously). My least favorite was steak and they were sold out of the beef sliders. My husband’s favorite was the cod. We pretty much tried everything off the menu, there were hits and a few misses. I liked the chicken skin, duck and pork belly. Didn’t love the steak. A great option is their dinner and it includes a variety of skewers (their most popular ones. Service was ok, a bit slow and it wasn’t busy at the time. We had to wave them down to ask for most things and their rice took an abnormally long time to arrive at the table. We brought our 4 year old and his review was “10/10”! He said he liked the rice the most LOL. Also, make a reservation! We called in ahead of time and luckily since it was a weekday and early dinner they gave us a table. It was definitely very crowded for dinner time.

The duck was on the chalkboard menu and it was our absolute favorite! Miso black cod was also on the chalkboard menu and delicious too! The skewers have such an amazing flavor and the staff was extremely attentive -- switching out my plate 3 times and my water cup was never empty. Call ahead to make reservations, and parking is easy a couple blocks south.