Hakata Izakaya HERO

$$ · Japanese, Izakaya restaurant in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1929 Westwood Boulevard

Hakata-style izakaya: small plates, skewers, sashimi, tonkotsu ramen, and shabu-shabu.

Cuisine: Japanese, Izakaya

Featured on 2 lists

• The 38 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles — Eater LA (updated July 2026) · read the original
• 101 Best Restaurants in L.A. (2025) — Los Angeles Times (2025) · read the original

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