Arado - Los Angeles

One of my favorite places. I don't know anyone who doesn't like this place. Servers are cute and courteous and the food is great.Food: 5/5

I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. I was at an event at the SAG building and had an hour to spare, so I decided to stop by. I was seated immediately. I inquired about yakimandu, and the server suggested gyoza instead, which was a great choice. I also ordered bibimbap. The food was delicious, the portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. The ice cream cone at the end was a delightful bonus. The waitress was attentive throughout my visit. I definitely give it two thumbs up!

Went for dinner on a week night about 7pm and there was no wait. The server was kind to ask us if we wanted a bigger table even though it was just the two of us. They thought our complimentary tea and banchan- fish cake with sesame seed, bean sprouts, and gochuang radish. It was all very tasty.The rolls are a bit pricey but they are quite filling. They do use premium ingredients and it is well put together. It is a little bit different than traditional Japanese- lots of onion on the rolls and the masago was black not orange.Overall the staff was quick and attentive and we didn't realize they were closing we sat for a long time and they allowed us to stay. At the end of the meal they even gave us a tiny ice cream cone.Due to the service and quality of ingredients I would give it 4/5!

The inside of the restaurant is nice and clean. I went for lunch and it was not too crowded but we got a private seat that had a nice curtain that blocked us off so it felt quite cozy. I did feel bad for the staff because it seemed like there was only a few servers for the restaurant and our waitress was literally running back and forth from both sides of the restaurant to serve people. Fortunately service was still very good and the food did come out pretty quickly. The food was just okay. I got the eel over rice and the portion was pretty small for the price. The meal itself came with a good amount of side dishes, but I did not like that my miso soup had a dishwasher taste to it, probably needed another rinse before using the bowl. My girlfriend had the poke salad which to me was not bad but not great either. It's a simple spring mix salad with fish mixed in and they give you a gochujang sauce to mix into it. Flavors were simple and fresh but the fish was a bit fishy and didn't taste the freshest. Parking isn't too bad during lunch hour but I can imagine it can be a pain at more busy times. There's a small lot in the front as well as a small lot in the back of the building that has a few spaces.

I had a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day with sushi and sashimi, complemented by sake. Rating: 5/5 for the food!