Fodor's Expert Review Aburiya Raku

A small Japanese grill on one of L.A.’s busiest thoroughfares is pumping out late-night yakitori and sake to hungry foodies. Hot dishes run the gamut from Kobe beef to pork ears while foie gras bowls and yellowtail carpaccio round out the menu. There’s a wide selection of raw items, too, along with homemade tofu. The space is reminiscent of a Japanese countryside inn, and the various dining nooks and crannies help perpetuate that feel.