Bar Hayama

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Bar Hayama received an average rating of 4.19 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews.

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This restaurant, located on Sawtelle Boulevard in a commercial district sometimes referred to as "Little Tokyo West," has turned a no-frills sushi bar (the former Sasabune) into a modern, attractive setting with a comfortable sushi bar,… Read Full Editorial

Amazing Food by ChandanSinha via Citysearch on 4/7/2012

Nothing like eating outside in April!

Hayama, Heaven on Sawtelle by cenzonico via Citysearch on 12/28/2010

This is one of the best neighborhood restaurants in town. Ambience is great indoors and out by the fire. The Tazmanian salmon is quite superb. The garlic edamame is an unbelievably tasty snack. If you can get someone to show you how to…

Love the communal stone fireplace and amazing food by DebbieMarketing via Citysearch on 12/17/2009

Nothing like eating outside in December at a stone firepit. The food was incredible but make sure to get the small plates. Rice/Tuna dish incredible as was the lobster bisque. And banana tempura for dessert.

Amazing food and ambience! Love the fireside dining. by jin20 via Citysearch on 12/2/2008

Make sure to try Bar Hayama when you want to treat yourself. It's best to come with a couple friends. This way you can share the small plates and try a variety of dishes. Our bill came out to $50 each (in addition to food, we got a…

Superb sushi by drusillamay via Citysearch on 10/3/2008

We went on a recommendation and our only disappointment was that the outdoor firepit was full; however we sat at the sushi bar which was my second choice anyway.\r The food is delicious and fresh, the portions generous. By the end of the…

Still Waiting by ieatz via Citysearch on 9/30/2008

I made a reservation, but we had to wait for our table. Our server couldn't explain the sake that we should order with our entrees, I thought this place specialized in sake and the owner is an expert. When I asked if someone else could…

Great food and great atmosphere! by ach via Citysearch on 4/7/2008

of course great food and atmosphere always come with a high price tag. This place is no exception. We had chelean seabass, grilled lamb, grilled calamari, salmon roe sushi, scallop sashimi, beef carpacio and 12 different types of premium…

Excellent! by Greentrees via Citysearch on 3/6/2008

We loved this restaurant. The Sushi is awesome, the staff are friendly and the place has a comfortable, rustic feel. The firepit is huge with guest surrounding it at a massive table.\r Look forward to going back...good wine and beer…

Bad Service by metoo2 via Citysearch on 3/3/2008

We had a reservation but were kept waiting for half an hour while they had several empty tables. I asked and was told that they were waiting for one table to leave and they will seat us soon. I was a guest so did not want to be a pain…

So-So "best new restaurant" by americanmuscle via Citysearch on 2/12/2008

Read about this in LA Mag "Best New Restaurants", so decided to check it out on a Sat night. Got a reservation no problem, showed up, and we were seated inside (the outdoor fire pit/sake bar is cool, but it was fully booked for a private…

Too pricey for what you get by marpop via Citysearch on 11/26/2007

Can't really complain too much about this spot except to say that it was just sorta bleh -- i was expecting to be dazzled and was left in want of something more. Yes, the outside firepit is a great place to sit and the menu is extensive --…

great service by pinays via Citysearch on 10/29/2007

BAR HAYAMA opened on 7/7/07 at 7 pm (according to jonathan, our bartender). the new space is very chic ? complete with a fire pit outside (where it used to be an open wasteland when it used to be sasabune). the bar is nicely decorated…

Excellent new addition to Sawtelle with lots of choices for sake, interesting appetizers by camecamp via Citysearch on 9/28/2007

\r We have been to Bar Hayama twice. The first time we went was on a lark. We were walking by and decided to see if they could seat us. They were kind enough to find a way to seat the four of us even though the place was packed. This…

Sushi, stars and a crackling firepit set the mood at this romantic hideaway on Sawtelle. by Martha Burr via Citysearch on 9/14/2007

Transformed from its stint as the original home of Sushi Sasabune, this bamboo-lined corner spot on Sawtelle is where chef Toshi Sugiura can be found, crafting his famed slivers of raw fish and sizzling kozara (small plates). The indoor…

Great sushi, extraordinarily poor service by cjeichorn via Citysearch on 9/9/2007

Went to Bar Hayama on a Saturday night and was promptly seated at the cozy fire pit. Our waiter promptly took our order and then we never saw him again for another 30 minutes while others around us were being served. When our meal finally…

Best Sushi in LA by kittyinsamo via Citysearch on 8/31/2007

I've been pretty fortunate to have been treated to some of the best sushi restaurants in LA by people who've been around for awhile and really know sushi out here... and I have to say that Bar Hayama in West LA is far superior to them all.…

Amazingly Fresh Fish and don't forget the Sake choices!! by gemgrrl82 via Citysearch on 8/23/2007

Seating options include outside tables, inside sushi bar, restaurant, or sake bar. I sat in front of the fire pit which adds a nice warmth to the ocean-cooled nights. The first thing we noticed right away was the enormous sake collection.…