Hinoki & the Bird

Our dining experience at Hinoki & bird was delightful! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, every dish that we ordered were absolutely exquisite and the atmosphere was great too.
We’d definitely plan to visit again on our next trip to LA.

We ordered the brussel sprouts, fried chicken, sashimi and the kale salad for appetizer.
They were so delicious, especially the sashimi.
For the large plates, we ordered the black cod and the hanger steak.
The cod was so good, but found the steak not flavorful.
Their cocktails and wine lists are pretty extensive.
We truly enjoyed our dinner. Today, we went to try the menu for our daughter's wedding.
Each dish was unique and incredibly delicious.

I had the absolute pleasure of eating at Hinoki & the Bird, and it’s an experience I wholeheartedly recommend. Upon entering the restaurant and opening the front door, the dark yet elegant setting set the mood, as well as a well curated playlist of music.
The waiter was quick to our table and provided a full run down of all the favorite items (to which there are many). We began with the lobster roll, which we shared 3 ways.
I could have eaten the whole thing myself it was so good.
The sashimi in a special ponzu sauce was fantastic and the fish tasted fresh.
The kale salad really surprised me.
They use three types of kale and they all melded perfectly to create an amazing salad. Now we move on to the mains.
The beer battered fish sandwich looked a bit like a gourmet filet-o-fish, but I can assure you after your first bite that thought is immediately cast aside.
It was an outstanding sandwich.
But the real winner was the Hinoki wagyu burger.
I’m not joking when I say this might be one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.
The smoky, tender, medium rare wagyu patties melt in your mouth.
The pickled veggies are a nice touch, and the potato buns added to the decadence.
I can see why this burger was once heralded as the best burger in LA. The great thing about this place is you can order to share or order individually.
I highly recommend sharing as you’ll want to try every dish that arrives at the table. Lastly, I noticed a lot of reviews stating this place had bad service.
Either those waiters got fired or the management took the feedback to heart because the service was outstanding.
Never was there a moment where you were waiting too long, and there was always someone ready to fill up your water. While expensive, the experience is worth it.
You must go here!