non-sushi Japanese in the Valley

[ranole]

What is the best Tepanyaki or Japanese BBQ in the valley?

Ive been to Yamato and Gyu Kakyu isnt as good as it used to be. I was wondering if there were any gems out there? Thanks

[Jwsel]

I haven't been recently, but I liked Jingo in Encino for Japanese BBQ. http://www.jinsdiningusa.com/menu.html

[wildcateats]

How IS Jingo? I used to go there before it changed over! Gyu Kakyu beef is tough methinks. There's also Something's Fishy in woodland hills for teppanyaki and the chain Kabuki has a non sushi menu from teriyaki, to miso butterfish, ramen, sobas. Banzai in Calabasas has a nice non sushi menu also. Most non sushi Japanese tends to be american teriyaki stuff. Haven't been to Iroha in Sherman Oaks for awhile but if I recall, they had things like Chawan mushi and other options.

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Something's Fishy Restaurant
21812 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

[Jwsel]

I only went to Jingo once or twice after it changed over from Gochi and I liked it. I thought the quality was better than Gyu Kaku. But it has been more than a year since I went. Also, reading some reviews, I've seen that they have an AYCE dinner.

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Gochi
17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

[Bob Brooks]

If you're in the mood for grilled skewers, Kushiyu, in Tarzana is quite good.

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Kushiyu
18713 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

[caille en sarcophage]

Koraku Ramen at the corner of Van Nuys and Ventura has good ramen. They also have stuff like meatballs, liver, and teriyaki dishes.

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Koraku
314 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012