Hakata Izakaya Hero
Hakata Izakaya Hero serves Hakata izakaya cooking on Westwood Boulevard, with LA Times 101 placements in 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Phone
- (424) 832-3304
- Website
- hakataizakayaherogo.site
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LA Times 101 movement
LA Times placed Hakata Izakaya Hero at No. 88 in 2024 and No. 72 in 2025. That sustained movement gives award-focused diners a concrete reason to keep it on a Westwood dinner list.
Chicken wing gyoza, tonkotsu ramen, and sake
Chicken wing gyoza, tsunami plate, Happy Bite, and tonkotsu ramen define the order, with sake alongside. Dinner and late-night plans fit the Hakata izakaya format better than a daytime itinerary.
Budget and Context
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakata Izakaya Hero | Little Persia, Hakata Izakaya | $$ | ||
| Sushi Gen | Little Tokyo, Traditional Japanese Sushi | $$ | ||
| Ebaes | $$ | , | University Park, Asian Fusion Ramen & Sushi | |
| Taiko | Brentwood, Japanese Sushi and Noodles | $$ | , | |
| Tsuri | Hollywood, Contemporary Japanese Sushi | $$ | , | |
| Kombu Sushi | Sunset Junction, Japanese Sushi | $$ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #72
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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #88
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Late Night
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual and unfussy atmosphere in a small space seating about two dozen with additional outdoor patio tables, frequented by locals and UCLA students.