Miru 8691 is currently my favorite Japanese/Korean fusion restaurant in LA, a gem hidden away in a nondescript strip mall. This restaurant has an extensive menu ranging from sushi rolls to noodles to bibimbop to tacos & burritos to burgers and more. While many restaurants that have such large menus generally have mediocre food, this place beats the odds and delivers something unique and delicious each time at affordable prices– there are happy hour specials all the time as well as great lunch specials. Chef Miru Jung and his brother Calvin put their hearts in each dish and pay great attention to presentation and detail. The decor is clean and chiq, definitely a bit kitschy with LV patterned booths, plastic white tables and colorful lighting, reflecting the hip fusion food. The music is great too, they play dance, techno and house. It’s one of my go-to places when I am looking for fusion sushi, comfort food or to try something new as there is always something more to discover on the menu. It’s all about the food here, the restaurant has a very laid back vibe. The service can be a bit slow at times, but I can tell the owners care about their customers so just come with a bit of patience because the food doesn’t disappoint. I’ve been here many times and want to share the variety of items I’ve tried in my visits.
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Yatai Asian Tapas Bar– National Spicy Tuna Day!
In honor of National Spicy Tuna Day I thought I’d post a recent adventure to Yatai Asian Tapas Bar.
This is a cozy spot on Sunset, with unique interior design–the walls are slowly being covered with wine bottle corks in an every growing design. We started our lunch with sake margaritas. I snuck in a photo of the bartender making our drinks. LT tried the ginger sake margarita and I tried the peach. We toasted to her birthday!

