Reviews for Sola Japanese Izakaya Dining in Encino, CA
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Didnt feel like going to LT today so found in one the valley and the gf wanted onigiri. We had curry, soba, beef tongue, and... onigiri. Everything fresh and such a find if you want non sushi Japanese food! Read more
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What a wonderful dining experience I had here. Very traditional Japanese dishes and flavors. I really enjoy the grilled dishes... and the onigiri. The larger meals and noodles are good sized portions too. This place can get crowded during dinner hours, sodon?t get surprised. The food is completely worth the wait. Read more
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Talk about the Japanese izakaya gem of the valley. The location is subtly tucked away in Ventura Blvd but it should have its own... star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. The food is consistently great and the service is bar-none unbeatable. Quality at itsfinest. Come hungry, leave happy. Kanpai! Read more
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A great little spot for traditional Japanese food. That being said, I highly recommend the beef tongue, easily my favorite thing... on the menu. The service is exactly what you'd expect from a traditional Japanese place: phenomenal. (And the bathrooms arenice, too!) Read more
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Very welcoming staff, good energy, and they were all very attentive. The interior of the restaurant felt like I was back in... Japan, especially the bathroom, so clean I could've eaten my dinner in there! Read more
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Great service. True Izakaya so they won?t do Sushi! Will be back soon
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I have to say I was impressed. This is a gem of a restaurant. It is very authentic. The food was just like what you get in... Tokyo. The tempura was excellent, especially the shrimp, which was really fresh. My favorite was the sauted Eggplant dish.Really tasty. The onigiri was also good. We had both the salmon and the spicy shrimp onigiri. Lastly the kara age (friedchicken) was as good as any I've had in Japan. Do yourself a favor and try this place. Be aware, they don't serve sushi. If youare looking for a real taste of Japan, this is it FYI, There is an underground parking lot. Read more
Cozy, laughter filled Izakaya. Hot sake and friend chicken on a cold night. Weary from a long week. Car chase on the TV. Last... call with a smile. Read more