Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
Financial District, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is a practical DTLA pick when the group wants sushi and grilled Japanese-style ordering without committing to a formal tasting-menu format. Book it for weekday lunch or an easy Wilshire Boulevard dinner; look to DRAGO Centro, La Boucherie, or 71above when the occasion calls for a more defined splurge.
About Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
Is Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant worth considering in Los Angeles? It may be, if its schedule and smart casual dress code fit your plans. Information regarding menu, price, chef, awards, or service style is not available.
The restaurant lists weekday midday hours and nightly dinner hours, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday, hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM; Friday is 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM; Saturday is 5–10:30 PM; and Sunday is 5–9:30 PM.
A Los Angeles option with useful hours
For planning purposes, Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is in Los Angeles, has smart casual dress, and publishes both weekday midday hours and dinner hours. If you are comparing Los Angeles dining plans, DRAGO Centro, JOEY DTLA, Engine Co. No. 28, La Boucherie, and Sora are other names to consider depending on the kind of meal you want.
The restaurant is not presented as an award-driven destination. Information regarding awards, chef details, price band, seat count, signature dishes, takeout or delivery details, or dietary accommodations is not available. For a broader scan, use our full Los Angeles restaurants guide.
Who should consider it, and who should look elsewhere
Consider it if the hours line up with your schedule and smart casual dress fits the occasion. It is especially direct for weekday midday plans or dinner plans, including Friday and Saturday evenings when the listed closing time is later than the rest of the week.
Look elsewhere if you need a published price range, a chef narrative, specific menu guidance, delivery or takeout information, or awards before deciding. For other Los Angeles dining comparisons, consider DRAGO Centro, Engine Co. No. 28, JOEY DTLA, La Boucherie, or Sora, or browse the wider Los Angeles guide for more options.
Planning details
- Location
- 811 Wilshire Blvd #2100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- takamisushi.com
- Phone
- +12132369600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Takami positions itself as a high-floor perch for refined Japanese cooking, marrying sushi’s knife-driven precision with the smoky communal energy of robata. The restaurant sits on the 21st floor and frames the city through a panoramic lens, which makes the room feel both elevated and quietly cinematic. Service and menu structure emphasize ritual and discipline—sushi’s attentive counterwork followed by grilled robata—so even when the room is social it maintains a considered, intimate tempo. The result is a polished, romantic spot that rewards attention to sequence and savoring each movement of the meal.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination: it serves the downtown professional crowd and visitors drawn to elevated views and a composed Japanese meal. The format suits date nights, business dinners, and milestone celebrations where the quality of raw fish and the drama of robata grilling both matter. Guests who appreciate pacing—starting with delicate, temperature-sensitive nigiri and sashimi, then moving into smoky grilled plates—get the most out of the experience. Expect a dining rhythm guided by staff and menu architecture rather than rushed service.
Ordering Tips
Build your meal in two movements: begin with raw, delicate items—sashimi and sushi—to appreciate knife work and temperature control, then shift to the smoky robata plates. Because the venue blends omakase-style counter traditions with robata grilling, ask staff about recommended sequencing and portion sizes to maintain pacing. Signature items (such as Kanpachi sashimi and the 21st Roll) are good introductions, and sharing a few grilled plates like Robata Salmon or Lamb lets the table sample the restaurant’s charcoal flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elevated luxury atmosphere with panoramic downtown LA views, modern upscale dining with rooftop bar and crafted cocktails.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Japanese Taco
- Rock Shrimp
- Robata Lamb
- Robata Salmon
- Kanpachi Sashimi
- 21st Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 811 Wilshire Blvd #2100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Planning details
Location
811 Wilshire Blvd #2100, Los Angeles, CA 90017 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Engine Co. No. 28, Notable alternative
- DRAGO Centro, Italian, Italian
- La Boucherie, Notable alternative
- Sora, Notable alternative
- JOEY DTLA, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Downtown Los Angeles
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is the more flexible Japanese-leaning choice if the table wants sushi and robata in one booking. DRAGO Centro is the clearer pick for Italian and a more formal business-dinner feel, while JOEY DTLA is easier for casual groups that care more about convenience than a specific cuisine lane.
For ambiance, La Boucherie is the better choice when the night needs steakhouse energy and a higher-rise occasion feel. Engine Co. No. 28 makes more sense for diners who want a historic downtown room rather than Japanese ordering range.
If sushi is the reason for the booking, compare directly with Sora. Choose Takami when the group needs broader ordering flexibility and easier logistics; choose Sora when the meal should lean more tightly into sushi.
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Compare Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| Engine Co. No. 28 | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| DRAGO Centro | Los Angeles | Italian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4072024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2762023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| La Boucherie | Los Angeles | , | Michelin Guide Germany 20262025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #8432024 Michelin Plate |
| Sora | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| JOEY DTLA | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant?
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant lists a smart casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant?
Key planning details include its Los Angeles location, smart casual dress code, and published hours. It is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and again in the evening, with dinner hours also listed on Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday close at 10:30 PM; the other listed dinner services close at 9:30 PM.
What should I order at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant?
What is Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant known for?
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is a Los Angeles restaurant with smart casual dress and published weekday midday and nightly dinner hours.
