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Shibumi Los Angeles Reviews from The Last Year
When a place gets mixed reviews, I believe in giving it a
When a place gets mixed reviews, I believe in giving it a chance. It paid off the last couple times. This time.... I'd join the others. I hate to give it 3 stars, but it's a solid 3.5 -- I'd rate it a 7 of 10 while my cousin gave it a 6 of 10. Ambiance is nice and understated, with lots of lovely wood. It feels authentic. Service is very kind. Great staff all around, and I enjoyed the pacing of the meal. Presentation was lovely. Logistics: There was a $5 parking sign (I didn't use it) Small, unassuming restaurant front tucked next to a California chicken cafe. $125 omakase menu breakdown: 1) chinmi supplement $10 each: 2mo cured uni and 12mo cured shiitake mushroom. Tbh tasted like slightly elevated congee toppings (sorry). 2/5 2) Hassun - firefly squid (my fav!), asparagus, black sesame tofu. This plate had a delightful balance of strong and subtle flavors. Big fan of this plate. 5/5 3) Sashimi - sea bream & katsuo tuna tataki. Nice fish, and I enjoyed the wasabi dipping sauce. 4/5 4) Tempura - the anago eel wasn't that flavorful. I prefer a lighter tempura batter. It was fine. 2.5/5 5) Grilled bamboo shoot - the roe topping didn't save this. As a bamboo and veggie fan... it was bland. 2/5 6) Steamed black cod - delicious, subtle flavors. Simple yet beautiful taste. Not your typical miso black cod. Tied as my fav dish. 5/5 7) Rice - tbh this was high on concept, light on taste. Sorry... The smoked dashi broth was fine. These were served w/ the black cod, so at least there was something to enjoy... 2/5 8) Pomelo and amazake sherbet - now this, I loved. Apparently chef grows his own pomelos in his backyard. And the amazake was made from condensing some element of the above rice, i forgot the details but they came together NICELY. 5/5 9) Rhubarb & strawberry ukishima ("floating island") - enjoyable, and cool that it's gluten free since it's made of white beans. But taste wasn't very special. 2.5/5. Drinks: we didn't order alcohol, but two dishes came with sake, which were absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the almond soda. The yuzu soda was a pass for me. Anyway. Everyone's a critic. Maybe I'm too low brow for chef's vision. I can certainly see the beauty in authentic simplicity and there were some high points. It has 1 Michelin star. But it just didn't do it for me.
I feel really bad giving Shibumi 3 stars, but sadly I just
I feel really bad giving Shibumi 3 stars, but sadly I just can't see myself coming here again unless they make some substantial changes to their omakase menu. Maybe my palate is just too pedestrian for Shibumi, but I just didn't understand the tastes and flavors... I don't think it's suitable for just your average diner. If you do end up coming here, you should definitely opt for counter seating. The presentation/ plating was awesome and the service is super friendly and attentive, but I have a major problem with the food. They seem to have a great selection of sakes, and I know it's a Japanese restaurant, but I wish they would've had a stronger selection of wines. The chinmi supplements were just way too salty and borderline inedible. I think they're better off just taking those offerings off the menu because the chinmi came out first, and it really kind of tainted my perception of the rest of the omakase courses. The wagyu supplement was also way too salty... they should've just given salt on the side to let me season it to my liking. There was nothing memorable about any of the other courses except that the rice course was kind of bland, and so I kind of just ended up eating that with the wagyu supplement which was perfect lol. I loved the ambiance at Shibumi and the service is excellent, but the food just isn't for me. Sadly, the only thing I really enjoyed was the sake pairing.
Amazing service.
The experience was wonderful. Food was great. All of the staff took great care of us. They even accommodated my shellfish allergy by supplementing a course. Everything was explained to us. The ambiance in the restaurant was great as well. Definitely recommend!
Shibumi remains our favorite restaurant in LA.
The food and drinks, service, and musical soundtrack are all spot on. We don't know of another high-end Japanese restaurant in LA that serves food like this; n/naka and Shunji probably come the closest, but they don't feature the chin mi and extended aged, cured, and fermented items that shibumi excels at. And it's a very romantic setting. We just celebrated our third Valentine's Day dinner there last night. Highest possible rec.
I was advertised by michelin one star.
But the food here was not qualified as a good omakase. Actually this is the worst omakase I tried. The menu of the day was not the signature one. Overall, I feel the chef tries to innovate but not in a delightful way. The appetizer (hassun) is salty, to my surprise. I do not understand why it is designed in this way. I do not mind salty one but this dish does not serve the role of appetizer. Sashimi is mediocre. Chawanmushi. The innovation is cordyceps mushroom but does not stand out. Mullet roe is very fishy. The egg is very plastic, and could not taste the umami of dashi. Tempura has very oily crust (but thin). And the dried sweet potato is too chewy for a tempura. It is good for a snack though. Simmered wagyu. Waygu is way too salty, and very lean and dry. The tastes of chestnut and wagyu are separated. Iron pot rice and pickles. You can not go too bad for this dish. But the sous-chef served it right after wagyu was served. I was in the middle of eatting the wagyu and they put rice bowl and pickles on my table spot. The pickles are burdock and cucumber. But the burdock seems not well clean and has long root tentacles on the surface. Desserts. To my surprise, the desserts are good. Buckwheat ice cream and well-picked persimmon are qualified for an omakase. A minor comment. The waiters are fine. But chef and sous-chef did not interact much with me. They were busy talking with another regular customers, and did not greet me when I leave. They should treat new customers equally.
I was very excited to try this place.
I always love a good omakase and had never been to Shibumi. I wanted to give it shot despite some of the less than stellar reviews. The location isn't in the best part of DTLA at night but parking is right next door m. The entry is a little hidden (as in the place doesn't standout from the curb). The interior was nicely decorated, clean and simple and the lighting created a nice ambience. We had the omakase with the alcohol pairing. I will say the pairing was probably my favorite part. Our server was very knowledgeable about the type of sake, wine or whiskey that accompanied our dish and it was a lot compared to some other pairing I have had. The food however, was okay. I would go and try it again. I agree with some other reviewers who mentioned that it was salty. If you also look at my photos, all the food was also very brown in color and was lacking variety of texture, flavor, freshness, etc. for the price you pay, I have had far better omakase for far less. Overall, perhaps in the furture if the menu changes to include more fresh and variety of ingredients I would go again. The chefs are definitely skilled, I just didn't really like the menu.
Good fruit is usually best not screwed with (no apple
Good fruit is usually best not screwed with (no apple brandy necessary). Otherwise a very delicious experience
Absolutely Amazing.
A humble and quiet exterior opens up into an exquisite Japanese dining room. We were seated at a counter made of centuries old wood, in full view of Chef David Schlosser. Think of Japanese Kappo style cuisine as similar to an Omakase sushi experience, but not restricted to only traditional sushi like Sashimi or Nigiri. Kappo courses include a variety of expertly prepared Japanese dishes. Menus are based on seasonal ingredients, and can change frequently depending on what the Chef would like to serve. We selected two different courses from the available menu choices so we could try more of the dishes, together we had about 11-12 of them. Each dish was completely unique. Methods used to prepare included everything from grilled, steamed, pickled, deep fried, or served raw. In a brief conversation, Chef David had also mentioned how it took 20 years for him to have created this menu. It amplified the appreciation for each of the courses, reflecting two decades of mastery in these many forms of Japanese cuisine. Would highly recommend this dining experience, was definitely a special treat.
Their add-ons change pretty frequently, and I've only been
Their add-ons change pretty frequently, and I've only been once but I've watched this part of the menu change and the options offered here always seem pretty enticing to me. I went when the olive wagyu stew was being offered as well as the true kobe wagyu, and they were honestly the highlight of my meal when I was there. I went back in the Summer during tomato season, and their edamame, sesame, and yuba-stuffed tomato was one of the best tomato-based dishes I had that season. Delicious omakase, beautiful, intimate dining room, and great service all around.
I went in the fall for their omakase and had a really great
I went in the fall for their omakase and had a really great experience. It's not your typical Japanese sushi, as they incorporate various elements of Japanese cuisine. The food is very good quality, but it might be a little plain for some people. I'd say the stand outs for me were the walnut tofu, bonito sashimi, and the braised vegetables. Koji ice cream was also excellent, it went very well with the pear. The service was really friendly and professional as they came out to describe what each of the dishes were and recommended good sake for us. Ambiance is definitely on the nicer side and it's pretty dim inside. Luckily, we were able to sit at the counter and watch the chef in action.
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Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Appointment
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Just got scammed!
Thats unfortunate but you can always get your money back if they cancel the reservation.
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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