β€œThe vibe is right at Budonoki. The crowd is festive and cool and stylish but not putting on airs. The food is delicious and makes you want to drink more. This is an izakaya in Los Angeles. It’s also an izakaya that’s about Los Angeles and what it means to live and dine here.”
— Andy Wang, Forbes
β€œBudonoki is where club meets pub, a raucous scene that never loses sight of its essence as a neighborhood restaurant.”
— Bill Addison, LA Times
β€œBudonoki’s vision for itself is clear: It’s a space where everyone is welcome, including other chefs; a respite from the seriousness of everyday life; and an expression of the way that flavors collide and evolve in Los Angeles. ”
— Rebecca Roland, Eater

budonoki: your neighborhood izakaya


Located On the corner of virgil & melrose, we are a neighborhood izakaya offering drinking snacks and sushi alongside ice-cold cold beer and cocktails. we look forward to welcoming you in.

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RESERVATIONS:

Tables in our dining room can be reserved via resy. Our bar is held for walk-ins.