Shintaro
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Shintaro is a practical Hollywood pick when ease matters more than a formal tasting-menu arc. Choose it for a low-friction Japanese-leaning meal near Highland; cross-shop Uka if the night calls for a higher-end Japanese Contemporary experience with clearer special-occasion positioning.
About Shintaro
Shintaro is a Los Angeles venue with weekday midday and nightly evening hours, plus a smart casual dress code.
Use the schedule first when deciding whether it fits your plans: Shintaro is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 5–11 PM. For other dining possibilities, compare it with options such as Lucky Strike, Madera Kitchen, Miceli's Italian Restaurant, Mr.Tempo Cantina, and Uka without assuming the same format or occasion.
Book it around the schedule
Shintaro is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and every evening from 5–11 PM. Plan with the basics and check current menu, beverage, pricing, reservation, and service details before you go.
For broader planning, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide and compare Shintaro with other dining options according to your own priorities.
Who should choose it
Choose Shintaro if the hours and Los Angeles location fit your itinerary. It is especially direct to consider for weekday midday plans or evening plans any day of the week. Check the venue's current official information for menu, pricing, booking, and service details before making stronger assumptions.
For wider planning, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide, plus related guides. Other named options to consider in your search include Lucky Strike, Madera Kitchen, Miceli's Italian Restaurant, Mr.Tempo Cantina, and Uka.
Quick reference: Shintaro is in Los Angeles, follows a smart casual dress code, and is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM, plus Saturday and Sunday from 5–11 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 1900 Highland Ave #5, Los Angeles, CA 90068
- Website
- shintarosushi.com
- Phone
- +13238826524
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shintaro settles into the quieter stretch of Highland Avenue with a low-key, refined presence. The room reads like a deliberate, high-commitment Japanese project placed away from obvious foot traffic — a place that privileges focused dining over street theatrics. That positioning yields an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere: diners arrive intentionally, and the service and kitchen are presented as part of a cohesive fine-dining statement. Expect a calm, considered experience rather than a bustling, nightlife-driven scene.
Best For
Shintaro is best experienced for an evening meal when the city's fine-dining circuit comes into focus. The write-up situates it among Los Angeles’s high-commitment Japanese operations, so it works especially well for date nights and anyone willing to travel for a deliberately crafted dinner. Because the restaurant’s location is more residential-commercial than restaurant-dense, it appeals to diners seeking a quieter, more contained night out rather than a walkable, rowdy dining crawl.
Ordering Tips
Standout dishes associated with Shintaro include nigiri, agedashi tofu and tempura, so plan to sample across those categories to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s range. Nigiri showcases the sushi focus, while agedashi tofu and tempura demonstrate skill with classic Japanese preparations. Given the venue’s fine-dining framing, allow the kitchen and service to guide pacing so plates arrive in a thoughtful sequence.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting cozy atmosphere tucked away in a strip mall.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Nigiri
- Agedashi Tofu
- Tempura
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1900 Highland Ave #5, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lucky Strike, Notable alternative
- Mr.Tempo Cantina, Notable alternative
- Uka, Japanese Contemporary, $$$$
- Miceli's Italian Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Madera Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Shintaro compares in Los Angeles
Shintaro is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the plan is centered on Hollywood convenience rather than a destination meal. Uka is the sharper pick for diners who want Japanese Contemporary dining at a documented $$$$ tier; choose Uka when the meal itself is the anchor, and choose Shintaro when the reservation needs to fit around the evening.
Lucky Strike and Mr.Tempo Cantina read as more social alternatives, better for groups that care more about energy than a focused Japanese meal. Miceli's Italian Restaurant is the safer call for a classic, group-friendly Italian night, while Madera Kitchen makes more sense when ambiance is the main brief.
For booking difficulty, Shintaro is the practical play: easier to plan than a serious splurge meal and less format-specific than Uka. For value, the lack of a listed price tier means the better decision is profile-based: Shintaro for convenience, Uka for a higher-end Japanese Contemporary commitment, Miceli's for a familiar group dinner, and Madera Kitchen when the room matters more than cuisine focus.
Around this place
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Unlock the full Shintaro guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Shintaro
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shintaro | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Lucky Strike | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Mr.Tempo Cantina | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Uka | Los Angeles | Japanese Contemporary | $$$$ | No published awards |
| Miceli's Italian Restaurant | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Madera Kitchen | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
How Shintaro Los Angeles compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Shintaro?
Plan around the hours: Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 5–11 PM. Check the venue's current official channels for reservation availability.
What should I wear to Shintaro?
Shintaro's dress code is smart casual. Neat, polished casual clothing is the safest interpretation.
What should I order at Shintaro?
Is lunch or dinner better at Shintaro?
Choose based on the hours. Shintaro is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM and Monday through Sunday from 5–11 PM.
What are other venues to compare with Shintaro?
Other named options to consider while planning include Madera Kitchen, Lucky Strike, Mr.Tempo Cantina, Miceli's Italian Restaurant, and Uka. Compare current hours, menus, and reservation details directly before choosing.
Is Shintaro good for a special occasion?
It may work if the Los Angeles location, smart casual dress code, and hours fit your plans. For celebrations, check current private dining, event setup, pricing, and booking details before relying on it.
