http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html http://st.ypbot.net/prod/images/beta_215x59.gif http://www.yellowbot.com http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html Yabu has a great selection of sushi, sashimi, noodles, eggplant with miso, tempura and other Japanese treats. There is a sushi bar if you want to sit there, but regular dining is available, too. Prices are moderate, but considering the quality of the food, are a steal. There is some metered street parking on La Cienega, so you might have to walk to get there. I have never made reservations, so I don't know if you need them or not. Best of all, Yabu never has any 'tude; the staff is great. http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html It's not a scene, it's kind of hidden away with a beautiful and serene patio for when it's nice and warm outside...and the sushi is very fresh and very good..and not expensive! It's every bit as good as Wa further up on North La Cienega, and less pricey. The staff is super nice and the place has a warm, homey, almost romantic vibe. I'd go there with a friend or a lover...but not necessarily to impress some flush business clients. Pros + Warm and romantic atmosphere, good service, great sushi, value for the money Cons - None http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html I always go to the La Cienega branch which offers lots of excelent choices from authentic Japanese sushi to soups and BBQ. However my recent visit to the West LA branch was a disapointment. They had less than half the choices of the West Hollywood branch and the food was not nearly as good. The only thing these two locations have in common is the name. They should not have the same ratings. I give W. Hollywood's food a 26 and the W. LA a 22. http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html fun for dinner, great noodles and limited sushi.] kid friendly http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html Great sashime, udon and sobon. http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html With Taiko falling, this is the place for noodles and Udon now.But Taiko is probale a little bit better http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html lunch specials in West Hollywood is excellent! Fresh sashimi. http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html Yabu is a small place that serves delicious authentic Japanese sushi. There are so many sushi places that have popped up around town, but Yabu continues to provide great tasting food. Typically, toro is the only sushi that will literally melt in your mouth. At Yabu, the yellowtail has the same results. Make sure to enjoy their outdoor patio for seating with a little fresh air. Although the seating is tight, the earth tones and overall balance are very impressive. A very nice place for a quick bite during the day, or a 2nd date get to know you a little more type of place. RED BUTLER - Concierge & Personal Assistant - www:RedButler:com Pros + great food, great service, outdoor/indoor patio Cons - no designated bar area, http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html Great place! Make sure you ask for the patio. The food is simple, but good and they have a great sake list. I am a regular!!! You must try the sauteed Lotus root.... http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html yabu was a great dining experience. The back pation was kind of rain forest-esque with lots of foliage and bamboo--a serene place to enjoy good food. I had different sushi's and sashimi's-excellent, and my girlfriend had a Noodle Bowl. You can tell the difference with fresh noodles, and Yabu does a great job. Pros + inexpensive, great patio, good food Cons - parking http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html Yabu is always a great experience. I love the bamboo garden in the back. I wouldn't go there for the Sushi but the rice bowls are amazing! Pros + nice outdoor seating http://www.yellowbot.com/yabu-west-hollywood-ca.html A story - dropped a load of cash on the floor,and left not knowing. OK now it was cash...they called to say they had found it. Howzat!! One should support people like this. Find local businesses and read and submit reviews and ratings q http://www.yellowbot.com/search/