Eggplant

LA is definitely not short on Japanese food. Whether the food id good or not is another matter. Eggplant in North Hollywood is a small Japanese restaurant that serves uniques types of dishes. They sit right near the busy part of Ventura but not in the part that takes an hour to get a parking spot. All of their food is very healthy and has no MSG. You can order things like tempura (which is very light and crunchy) or if you are more adventurous, you can order the Hot Honey Crispy Rice. This dish is a crispy rice topped with salmon that been bathed in a sweet and spicy miso sauce. Another dish that is of equal splendor is the Agedashi. This pillow of velvety tofu lays in a pool of the special sauce. One of my favorite dishes is soft sell crab and here they serve it justice. The crab is delicate but its flavor should not be taken lightly. The whole experience of biting into soft shell crab is a trip of its own. If you still have room left, they serve a mean ginger ice cream that has just enough ginger and just enough sugar and cream. Not only was the food good but the service was also exemplary. The staff was really kind and while eating you could still hear yourself think and see what you were eating. Don't worry if you don't like eggplant, the have plenty of other things to spread a smile upon your face.



11266 Ventura BlvdStudio City, CA 91604(818) 508-1800