Is Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood an authentic yakiniku restaurant in Los Angeles?

Yes — Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakiniku in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.

Where is Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood located?

Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood is located at 8486 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Los Angeles, USA in the West Hollywood neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood?

Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood?

Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakiniku of this format in Los Angeles.

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood

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Take Five USA's West Hollywood yakiniku restaurant — A5 Wagyu, Jidori chicken, and Kurobuta pork on table grills from a Tokyo operation with over 70 years of history.

Price: ¥¥¥
Area: West Hollywood
Since: 2018
Owner: Take Five USA (Japan, Tokyo)

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About

Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood opened in 2018 on West 3rd Street, operated by Take Five USA, the US arm of a Japanese yakiniku company founded in the 1950s in Tokyo. The restaurant brings the same high-quality beef tongue, A5 Wagyu, and garlic fried rice as the Sawtelle original.

Neighborhood & visiting

Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood sits in West Hollywood, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

70+ year Tokyo yakiniku history via Take Five USA
A5 Wagyu, Jidori chicken, Kurobuta pork on table grills
Time Out LA featured; West Hollywood location since 2018

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Frequently asked

About Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood

Is Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood an authentic yakiniku restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakiniku in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood located?: Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood is located at 8486 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Los Angeles, USA in the West Hollywood neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood?: Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood?: Manpuku Japanese BBQ West Hollywood sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakiniku of this format in Los Angeles.

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