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Sake House by Hikari
IzakayaSake BarIzakayaCulver CityJapanese SpiritsSmall Plates
Sake House by Hikari in Culver City is a neighborhood sake bar and izakaya that has served the Westside community since 2011 with Japanese small plates and an extensive sake selection.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Culver City
- Since
- 2011

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About
Operating on Culver Boulevard since 2011, Sake House by Hikari offers a relaxed izakaya format with sake, shochu, and Japanese spirits alongside a rotating menu of small plates. The restaurant serves the Culver City and Mar Vista communities as a local Japanese gastropub.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sake House by Hikari sits in Culver City, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Neighborhood sake bar and izakaya since 2011
- Extensive sake and shochu selection
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About Sake House by Hikari
- Is Sake House by Hikari an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Sake House by Hikari is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Sake House by Hikari located?
- Sake House by Hikari is located at 9729 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Culver City neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sake House by Hikari?
- Sake House by Hikari accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sake House by Hikari?
- Sake House by Hikari sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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