KULA specializes in cuisine built upon the tenants of fresh and organic, foregoing any colorings, additives, flavorings, or preservatives; in favor of highlighting the relationship between farmers and fishermen. Specialty sushi is delivered fresh from Japan, while more contemporary offerings appear under menu categories of hot and cold plates, in addition to sushi rolls, sashimi, and traditional noodle ...
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Happy Hour runs weekdays 5pm to 7pm. There are cocktail specials each day, with price reductions offered on the full bar. Guests also receive a sampling of complimentary hors d'oeuvres such as California rolls, edamame and Renkon (Lotus) chips.
The tony lounge--a venue unto itself--sports a huge wraparound black marble bar, streamlined leather ottomans and flat screen TVs displaying arty Japanese movies. The full menu can be ordered here, and no reservations are required.
An expansive list of standard and premium sake and soju augments many Asian-styled signature cocktails, from the ginger martini and barley Collins, to ume-and-lime-infused Snow in the Fall.
In Short Those who prefer straight talk about toro to bragging over the "big fish" at nearby CAA can't get enough of this polished sushi joint located just past the shadow of Century City's noir-ish skyscrapers. Happy hour brings in young suits ready for sushi served on stylish, dark modern porcelain plates while later hours pack in a lively dinner scene inside the dramatic sunken dining ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on March 19, 2008, (Edited March 17, 2008)
I'm not from Restaurant Management. My name is Judd and I live in Bel Air. And I've just found my new favorite Sushi spot in Los Angeles. The ambiance is very modern and detailed, yet warm and inviting. More than just a nice touch, the live jazz band brings an air of gentle sophistication to the place and makes you feel on top of the world with your own private musicians serenading you with talent ...
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Fresh and tasty... Those are the only and main words I want to hear from a sushi place, if you get my drift!
Simple but true: No Asian//Euro fusion and I am glad it is not. If I want a bouillabaisse I'll go to a French restaurant.
Don't take me wrong I love French food too, but that's besides the point.
The Owner: "Azusa" the owner is the sweetest person you might get to meet as she walks around ...
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I first wandered into Kula on the evening after its official opening. Since then, I have been back more than a dozen times. There are 3 reasons why I keep returning: the food, the service, and the atmosphere. i think that for a westside Japanese restaurant, this place is not only exceptional, but actually a surprisingly good deal. The sushi is first rate and the cooked dishes under-priced, given ...
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I`ve been to Kula 4 times by now. First of all, this place has the best toro collar I`ve ever tasted. (And I`m from the area and have been to tons of Japanese resturants, so that`s saying something!) Also exceptional is the tofu dish. (I don`t know how they get it so creamy!)The sushi has been totally fresh and exceeded my expectations each time. Still, as great as the food is, even more impressive ...
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