Wakaba Izakaya & Sushi - La Brea

Wakaba Izakaya & Sushi - La Brea A modern take on Japanese Izakaya Dishes, Omakase, and traditional high-quality Sushi & Sashimi Platters.

Premium quality without the premium price tag. 🍣 Come try our Omakase at our Sushi Bar at a price that actually lets you...
09/04/2026

Premium quality without the premium price tag. 🍣

Come try our Omakase at our Sushi Bar at a price that actually lets you enjoy seconds (if you can).

Enjoy our two seasonal dishes, 10pc premium nigiri sushi, seasonal soup, 1pc hand roll, and our seasonal dessert for $95 per person.

Allergic to shellfish? Really love Toro? Needs the food to be prepared gluten free? We got you here at WAKABA.

Tap the link in the bio to make reservations.

(For Omakase at our Sushi Bar, please call our restaurant at 323-272-3038 to make reservations. )

For a limited time ⏳️Fresh on the line : 🎣 Kamasu 🐟Seared aburi-style to release the natural oils, accentuating its deli...
08/26/2026

For a limited time ⏳️

Fresh on the line : 🎣 Kamasu 🐟

Seared aburi-style to release the natural oils, accentuating its delicate sweet profile and light smokiness.

Pair it with a crisp cold sake. Extremely limited quantity - get it before its gone.

Reservation link in our bio.

Elevate your palate. 🌊 ✨️ Introducing two stunning raw additions to our menu:Dry-aged Amberjack Carpaccio:- concentrated...
08/13/2026

Elevate your palate. 🌊 ✨️

Introducing two stunning raw additions to our menu:

Dry-aged Amberjack Carpaccio:
- concentrated richness, buttery texture, and a clean finish, perfectly sliced with a touch of citrus ponzu

Halibut Carpaccio:
- delicately light, firm, and vibrant, finished with yuzu vinaigrette and shiso oil

Which one are you trying first? Now taking reservations! Link in our bio!

Experience the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. 🍣 ✨️ Our dry-aged Bluefin Tuna and ultra-rich Bluefin Toro have arr...
08/06/2026

Experience the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. 🍣 ✨️

Our dry-aged Bluefin Tuna and ultra-rich Bluefin Toro have arrived!

Whether you prefer the clean, lean cut of classic Akami, the buttery perfection of fatty Toro, or the smokey flavored seared Toro, every slice is carefully crafted to melt the moment it hits your palate.

Come taste the pinnacle of Japanese Cusine tonight, pairs perfectly with cold sake. 🥢🍶

Reserve your spot at WAKABA! (Link in bio)

New flavors just dropped! 🍣 ✨️ Introducing three new Signature Sushi Sampler Plates!Bluefin Tuna Sushi Sampler-5pc of di...
07/30/2026

New flavors just dropped! 🍣 ✨️

Introducing three new Signature Sushi Sampler Plates!

Bluefin Tuna Sushi Sampler
-5pc of different cuts of dry-aged bluefin tuna served 5 different ways

Salmon Sushi Sampler
-4pc of different cuts of our buttery salmon prepared 4 different ways

White Fish (Shiro-mi) Sushi Sampler
-4pc from 4 different dry-aged White Fish served with 4 distinct flavors

Drop by today, or make reservations on Resy or Yelp to taste our new Signature Plates you don'twant to miss!

Catch of the Season! 🌊 🍣 For a limited time only, we're serving fresh, wild-caught Albacore from Oregon Coast!Caught loc...
07/28/2026

Catch of the Season! 🌊 🍣

For a limited time only, we're serving fresh, wild-caught Albacore from Oregon Coast!

Caught locally and served at its peak fat content, this melt-in-your-mouth Albacore delivers a rich, buttery flavor you won't want to miss.

Once its gone, its gone until next year! Enjoy it as our Signature Carpaccio, Nigiri Sushi, Cut Roll, or Hand Roll!

📍Stop by today or reserve your table on Resy or Yelp!

07/28/2026

🍣 Happy Hour Just Got an Upgrade! ✨️

We're introducing fresh new bites, enhanced flavors, and drink specials to our Happy Hour menu.

Join us for savory Japanese street-style eats, new Japanese Koshu (wine), crisp draft beer, and our signature caepaccios at prices that make winding down taste even better.

Gather your crew, or simply pull up a seat at our new Sushi Bar to elevate your late afternoon.

⏰️ When: Tuesday to Friday from 5:30pm - 7:00pm

🍣 Salmon Sampler & Salmon Carpaccio 🍣✨️ Salmon SamplerFeaturing four distinctive cuts- two fresh salmon nigiri sushi pre...
07/24/2026

🍣 Salmon Sampler & Salmon Carpaccio 🍣

✨️ Salmon Sampler
Featuring four distinctive cuts
- two fresh salmon nigiri sushi prepared two ways,
- one decadent, melt in your mouth salmon belly with black caviar and black trufft salt on top
- and one rich seared salmon belly with a hint of smokey flame

🔥 Salmon Carpaccio
6pc sliced salmon sauced with yuzu truffle soy, topped with micro crunchy mix and white onions.

Available for dine-in and takeout.

✨️🍣 New Hours Alert! 🍣✨️We're tweaking our hours to serve you better! Starting this week, come get your sushi fix durin...
07/21/2026

✨️🍣 New Hours Alert! 🍣✨️

We're tweaking our hours to serve you better! Starting this week, come get your sushi fix during our updated hours!

⏰️ Updated Hours :

- Closed: Sundays & Mondays

- Lunch: Tues to Sat : 11:30am-2:30pm

- Dinner: Tues to Thurs: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri to Sat: 5:30pm-10:00pm

Same flavors, brand new time slots. Walk-ins welcome! Now taking reservations!

Address

344 S La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90036

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm

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