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Mitsuru Cafe

Japanese Restaurant and Café$$$$

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

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Mitsuru Cafe

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"Imagawayaki...eat it warm and fresh on a cool day"(15 Tips)
"Best red bean cakes in Little Tokyo hands down!!!"(11 Tips)
"Takoyaki, mitarashi dango, imagawayaki!"(2 Tips)
"The takoyaki is actually smaller and not as good as I expected."(9 Tips)

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37 Tips and reviews

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imagawayaki
red bean cake
great value
desserts
pancakes
takoyaki
pork
mochi
rice balls
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nikkiDecember 11, 2016
those red bean pancakes are the BUSINESS. you're going to want more than one, but they are best fresh!
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My VanJanuary 3, 2015
Imagawayaki was so good. So warm and fluffy and good balance of sweetness. Really interesting watching them make it!
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Florence HFebruary 6, 2015
We got the takoyaki balls and mochi balls on a stick with a sweet, salty soy sauce glaze. Definitely preferred the mochi over the takoyaki. Rice balls looked delicious, will have to try next time.
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Diana ArzAugust 11, 2017
Absolutely delicious yakitori. We came back for more! The mochi and the pork are amazing 😍
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LoanApril 17, 2019
The red bean cake is delicious, and you can watch how they make them through the window. That’s what drew us in.
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@JaumePrimeroDecember 9, 2012
The next best thing to Red Bean cakes late night in Roppongi! Delicious and totally worth it for 2 bucks.
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MereJune 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The imagawayaki is a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion...especially when it's fresh and hot. Yummm.
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Offbeat L.A.April 1, 2016
Opened in 1968. Small, popular Japanese cafe.
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Gerald FongAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Love the Imagawayaki and Sui Mai. It's fun to watch how she makes the imagawayaki.
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Pocket SunAugust 24, 2014
Red bean cake, takoyaki, macaroon ice cream sandwich, fish cake, rice cake...
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Glazed DonutDecember 24, 2015
The takoyaki is actually smaller and not as good as I expected. 2.50 for 3. Anyway, it's a good experience.
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Yejin YooJuly 6, 2013
It's pretty hard to just pass by and not try the freshly made imagawayaki. One of the best!
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レインダナApril 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Very yummy and quick service! Takoyaki, mitarashi dango, imagawayaki! Everytime I am in Little Tokyo I have to stop here.
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Gloria ChinApril 17, 2013
red bean cake, ground chicken skewers, takoyaki, mochi. aahhhh!!!
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TJ JinAugust 21, 2013
Their RED BEAN CAKE is BANANAS! MUST EAT ITEM!
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VoniaAugust 7, 2014
Octopus Balls! Red bean cakes! Seafood!
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Chris LDecember 18, 2014
Takoyaki! and Mitarashi Dango. Ooey gooey mochi !
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Craig YoshidaAugust 1, 2013
Fresh out, these guys are awesome!
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Melody ChenJune 27, 2015
3 words. Red bean cake!
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Alan VidalMarch 30, 2014
Imagawayaki...eat it warm and fresh on a cool day
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AngelSeptember 19, 2011
Best red bean cakes in Little Tokyo hands down!!!
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Oren GeshuriFebruary 10, 2014
It's really all about the takoyaki.
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Marian PascualJune 20, 2012
Their imagawayaki is THE BEST.
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Sterling SJanuary 21, 2011
Hot Red Bean Cakes are really good when it's cold out.
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Benjamin SatterfieldDecember 31, 2010
Freshly made Imagawayaki (red bean cakes)
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Jason CookJanuary 7, 2010
If you're strolling anywhere nearby here, there's just no reason not to get 1 or 2 Imagawayaki while you're at it. They taste mighty good, and are hard to come by elsewhere.
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Ally DavisJanuary 25, 2014
They don't take credit card.
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Pocket SunAugust 25, 2014
Always a line.
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Melanie G.April 28, 2012
Imagawayaki is $1.25 each.
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Lauren SuskiDecember 30, 2011
Try the imagawayakis!
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Kelly BoneJuly 16, 2011
Eat a warm imagawayaki. Nuf said!
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Luke LittleApril 14, 2010
Order a fresh red bean cake. Very tasty.
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AdamApril 20, 2010
Watch them make fresh imagawayaki in the front window!
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DeryckJuly 5, 2010
Try the takoyaki!
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Andrew SNovember 25, 2011
Imagawayaki 4 Life
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Fhendy chowJuly 25, 2010
nice.........
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Edu TenaAugust 6, 2014
Muy rico todo
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