Food & Drink
Izakaya Osen: Sushi and Small Plates on Sunset Blvd
A traditional Japanese bar and eatery in Silver Lake, serving sushi, kushiyaki, and pan-Asian dishes since 2017.
By Local Bongo Editors
Izakaya Osen opened on July 20th, 2017, at 2861 W Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. The restaurant describes itself as a traditional Japanese bar and eatery, and it serves sushi, kushiyaki, and contemporary pan-Asian cuisine.
The Silver Lake location is one of two California locations; the other is in Irvine. The restaurant is part of the Osen Group, which also lists planned locations for Osen Urban Table Japanese Dining in Irvine and Zui Japanese-French Omakase in Silver Lake.
Sushi, Kushiyaki, and Japanese Fusion
The menu includes premium sushi and sashimi, a raw bar, and Japanese fusion dishes. Kushiyaki skewers are part of the offering, and the restaurant describes its signature dishes as the Toro Uni Bowl and Miso Crab Salmon.
The restaurant states that it offers the finest Japanese sakes with the freshest seafood available, and that it serves an assortment of alcoholic beverages paired with flavorful, affordable small plates.
Gluten-free and vegan options are available. The restaurant also offers takeout at its Silver Lake and Irvine locations.
Fish Sourced Directly from Japan
Izakaya Osen states that it sources premium fish directly from Japan. The restaurant also says it blends traditional sushi-making techniques with innovative twists, and that its chefs have years of experience and a deep mastery of traditional sushi techniques.
The restaurant describes izakaya as “Stay-Drink-Place” in Japanese, and presents itself as a traditional Japanese bar and eatery.
Corkage, Service Charges, and Reservations
The corkage fee is $25 for bottles 720ml or smaller and $50 for bottles larger than 720ml. The restaurant only accepts corkage bottles not listed on its menu and does not accept hard liquor.
An 18% service charge is automatically added to parties of five or more, and the service charge is shared among the service and culinary teams. Large group inquiries are directed to Marketing@theosengroup.com.
The restaurant accepts reservations. Last call is 15 minutes prior to the end of lunch or dinner service.
Hours, Parking, and Other Details
Silver Lake hours are Sunday through Thursday 12pm to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm. The phone number is (323) 928-2220.
Valet and street parking are available at the Silver Lake location. There is no dress code. Gift cards can be used at both the Silver Lake and Irvine locations.
The Irvine location is at 2000 Main St Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614, with phone (949) 308-4290. Its hours are Monday through Sunday 11:30am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm. The Irvine location offers semi-private rooms and has a parking lot with validation available.
A Fullerton location is listed at 1050 West Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA 92833.
The restaurant publishes an accessibility statement committing to working toward compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. The statement lists an email of marketing@theosengroup.com and phone (323) 523-3868.
Good to know
Does Izakaya Osen take reservations?
Yes, the restaurant accepts reservations.
Is there a corkage fee?
Yes. The corkage fee is $25 for bottles 720ml or smaller and $50 for bottles larger than 720ml. The restaurant only accepts bottles not listed on its menu and does not accept hard liquor.
Is there a dress code?
No, the restaurant does not enforce a dress code.
Sources and how we reported this
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