Yen Izakaya & Sushi
Studio City
Restaurant in Studio City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Yen Izakaya & Sushi is worth considering for an easy Studio City Japanese meal when flexibility matters more than ceremony. Choose it for sushi-and-izakaya range and low planning friction; cross-shop Iroha Sushi or Katsu-Ya if the night needs a more clearly sushi-focused decision.
About Yen Izakaya & Sushi
Yen Izakaya & Sushi is a Studio City venue. It is open Monday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM and has a smart casual dress code, which makes timing direct for diners comparing options in the area.
If you are comparing named options, Iroha Sushi is another venue to consider. For broader planning around the area, use our full Studio City restaurants guide.
Choose it for direct Studio City planning
Yen Izakaya & Sushi keeps the same 11:30 AM to 10 PM schedule every day of the week. That consistency can make it easier to include in a casual plan, especially when the group wants a restaurant in Studio City without navigating changing hours by day.
The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal meal.
Where the value judgment lands
Yen Izakaya & Sushi is easiest to recommend on its basics: Studio City location, daily hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and smart casual dress. It is a practical option to compare with other Studio City dining.
Planning details
- Location
- 12930 Ventura Blvd APT 120, Studio City, CA 91604
- Website
- yenstudiocity.com
- Phone
- +17472472371
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yen reads like an izakaya transplanted to Ventura Boulevard: a neighborhood pub-restaurant where drinking and eating are inseparable. The tone is relaxed and sociable rather than ceremonious: menus favor small plates, grilled skewers, cold tofu and fried snacks alongside sashimi and sushi presented as drinking food. That combination produces a casual, cozy energy; guests circulate plates, linger over drinks, and trade the quiet reverence of a sushi-only counter for a looser, more convivial atmosphere. The result is an accessible spot that feels both local and lively without slipping into formality.
Best For
Yen is best when you plan to graze and drink rather than stage a formal, sushi-centered meal. The izakaya format is made for after-work gatherings, relaxed group evenings and casual dates: plates are designed to accompany alcohol, and the menu encourages sharing across categories rather than single-course progression. If you’re meeting friends for a few drinks or stopping in for a sociable dinner, Yen’s mix of skewers, small plates and sushi lets everyone pick and pass. It privileges conversation and circulation over hushed, counter-focused rituals.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a set of shareable prompts: order several small plates and grilled skewers to circulate, add a handful of sushi or sashimi as palate-cleansing bites, and leave room for fried snacks and cold tofu. The restaurant frames sushi as drinking food, so avoid expecting the slow, counter-focused omakase cadence; instead, build a varied spread that keeps conversation and glasses moving. For groups, stagger plates so there’s always something to pass, and approach a visit as communal grazing rather than a linear tasting menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek and stylish atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 12930 Ventura Blvd APT 120, Studio City, CA 91604
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Iroha Sushi, Notable alternative
- ALTO Fire to Table, Notable alternative
- The Six Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna, Notable alternative
- Terra E Mare, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Studio City
Iroha Sushi is the cleaner comparison for diners who are choosing primarily on sushi. Yen Izakaya & Sushi is the more flexible call when the table may want Japanese variety rather than a narrower sushi-first meal. With no published price tier or awards signal to separate them, the practical decision is format: sushi focus at Iroha Sushi, broader Japanese ordering here.
For groups that care more about atmosphere than Japanese food, The Six Restaurant, Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna, and Terra E Mare are stronger cross-shops. Pick those when the table wants a more general dinner format or Italian-leaning comfort instead of sushi and izakaya plates.
ALTO Fire to Table is less of a direct neighborhood substitute and more of a comparison for diners chasing a fire-driven restaurant format. Yen Izakaya & Sushi should win when ease, Studio City location, and Japanese range matter; ALTO makes more sense when the cooking style itself is the reason for the trip.
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Compare Yen Izakaya & Sushi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Yen Izakaya & Sushi | Studio City | No published awards |
| Iroha Sushi | Studio City | No published awards |
| ALTO Fire to Table | Los Angeles | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #55 |
| The Six Restaurant | Studio City | No published awards |
| Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna | Studio City | No published awards |
| Terra E Mare | Studio City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Yen Izakaya & Sushi?
Specific dishes are not available. If you are deciding whether to go, Yen Izakaya & Sushi is in Studio City, open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, with a smart casual dress code.
What are alternatives to Yen Izakaya & Sushi?
Iroha Sushi is another named option to compare. ALTO Fire to Table, The Six Restaurant, Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna, and Terra E Mare may also be useful comparisons depending on the kind of meal your group wants.
What should a first-timer know about Yen Izakaya & Sushi?
Yen Izakaya & Sushi is in Studio City, open every day from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and lists smart casual dress. Specific menu items, pricing, seating, and service format are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yen Izakaya & Sushi?
The hours run from 11:30 AM to 10 PM every day, so earlier and later meals may fit within the schedule. No separate lunch or dinner menu details are available.
