561606 Wed Oct 01 12:08:40 -0700 2008 5 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4074811 Open for lunch? I wanted to go to Robata-ya but they don't open for lunch for another several weeks. Any other suggestions? Wed Oct 01 12:08:40 -0700 2008 97947 trojans 1 4075056 Nanban-Kan Restaurant (310) 478-1591 11330 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Don't know if they are open for lunch. But vastly superior food wise to Robata-ya. More old school atmosphere, but nothing is cooler than sitting at the bar watching the chefs grill. Wed Oct 01 13:45:36 -0700 2008 4074811 38123 ryoray 2 4076135 Agreed. Nanbankan is still the most rockin', but give Robata-Ya some time to get their act together... Thu Oct 02 00:50:33 -0700 2008 4075056 11933 J.L. 1 4075087 yakitori-ya terried sake house Wed Oct 01 13:56:50 -0700 2008 4074811 10704 wilafur 1 4076165 Isn't there a furaibo on Sawtelle? Thu Oct 02 02:11:12 -0700 2008 4074811 17297 SecretAsianMan 2 4076182 Yes, FuRaiBo is on Sawtelle, but I never thought it was that great. Nice happenin' vibe there, though. Thu Oct 02 02:39:29 -0700 2008 4076165 11933 J.L.