Reservations · Takeout · Outdoor seating
A tiny East Hollywood oyster bar delivering standout raw bar and creative small plates with lively vibes, premium pricing, cramped seating, and a mandatory 20% service charge.
The room hums with warm, bustling energy as shuckers work the raw bar and servers glide through a tiny space that spills onto Fountain Ave. Diners praise the team as "genuinely kind" and the seafood as "bright and briny," while some note tight seating and street-side tables. Expect an urban oyster bar vibe with lively service rather than hush and formality. In the kitchen, the cooking leans creative and ingredient-forward: think yuzu kosho on scallops, miso-kissed prawns, and ponzu-splashed shellfish. It is contemporary seafood with clear Japanese accents, more about precision than heaviness. Raw oysters, crudo, and crispy fried bites get the loudest applause; a few dishes divide opinion (the scallop tostada sweetness, the lobster roll seasoning). Order with the tides—specials sell out—and pair with a glass from the natural-leaning wine list. For families, the menu runs seafood-centric and portioned as small plates. Kids may nibble on fries and bread, but most offerings skew adult and adventurous. There is no kids menu, space is tight, and prices are premium, so parents of picky eaters may be happier elsewhere.
Area: Lively East Hollywood strip with indie eateries and bars; youthful crowd and evening buzz.
Safety: Generally busy and fine with normal city caution; bright and active at night.
Nearby: Near Fountain Ave corridor with other casual spots; street seating and foot traffic.
Available: Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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