Jay's Bar – American
Jay’s Bar captures the spirited energy of a neighborhood izakaya, where the golden glow of the dining room mirrors the perfectly crisped shells of panko-crusted oysters and creamy crab croquettes. The air carries the savory steam of hand-pleated gyoza, served either pan-seared to a snap or nestled in rich, warming broths that invite guests to linger over every bite. From the cooling simplicity of silken tofu to the bold heat of karamiso dumplings, each dish offers a vibrant, textural journey through Japanese comfort classics.
4321 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90029 https://jaysbarla.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Jay's Bar
Dairy-Free at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Onion Ring Tower and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Aji Fried, Zucchini Sticks and J's Special Wings (12pc). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jalapeños Poppers, Beet Salad and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Takoyaki (6pc), Shrimp Tempura (6pc) and Karaage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jay's Bar
Jay's Bar in Los Angeles has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Edamame and Zucchini Sticks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Jay's Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Tonkatsu Plate | 62.5 g | 42.5 g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Takoyaki (6pc) | 0.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Shrimp Tempura (6pc) | 0 g | 17.2 g |
| Karaage | 0 g | 17 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Veggie Spring Rolls | 20.7 g | 13 g |
| Vegetable Ramen | 14.3 g | 11 g |
| Tonkatsu Sando | 7.8 g | 10.1 g |
| Cold Tofu | 10.1 g | 9.7 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful dishes and generous portions, guests consistently praise the high quality of the meal and the professional, knowledgeable service. Reviewers highlight the relaxed vibe that makes for a memorable experience, noting that the staff's expertise helps diners navigate the menu with ease. The welcoming atmosphere and satisfying portions ensure
Menu
House Specials
- Japanese Croquettes (2pc) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Tofu - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster (5pc) - $12: Deep-fried oyster with special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji Fried - $10: Deep-fried mackerel with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Croquettes (3pc) - $14: Crab meat with cream inside Japanese croquettes. Comes with salad with special sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Gyoza
- Vegetable Gyoza (6pc) - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork + Chicken Gyoza (6pc) - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza Soup (5pc) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karamiso Gyoza - $12: With spicy ground pork sauce on top. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ultimate Gyoza - $14: Karamiso + cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- House Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeños Poppers - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tofu - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Ring Tower - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- J's Special Burger (Vegetarian) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Proteins
- Karaage - $8: Japanese deep-fried marinated chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (6pc) - $10: Deep-fried shrimp with special dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $12: Japanese squid deep-fried with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (6pc) - $12: Japanese fried snack with minced octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Sando - $15: Pork cutlet sandwich Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Plate - $12: Pork cutlet with shredded cabbage, mayo, special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- J's Special Wings (6pc) - $14: Deep-fried with special sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- J's Special Wings (12pc) - $20: Deep-fried with special sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- J's Special Burger - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $18: Pork soup, topped with black garlic oil, spicy miso, green onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Sauce Ramen - $16: Japanese old-fashioned broth made traditionally with soy sauce, pork, chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Ramen - $18: Spinach noodles in vegan broth enriched with miso, topped with mushroom, corn, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Ramen - $18: Pork soup mixed with special extra spicy sauce, topped with black garlic oil, spicy miso and green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Jay's Bar French Fries - $12: French Fries with spicy ground pork 'Karamiso' on top Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bon Voyage - $14: Rye whiskey, Peychaud's, sugar cube, absinthe rinse, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mr. C Special - $14: Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, agave syrup, jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Jay's Classic Highball - $14: Japanese 'TOKI' whiskey, lemon peel, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pack Your Mule - $16: Tito's handmade Vodka, ginger beer, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- The Classic Easton - $16: Gin, lime, simple syrup, mint, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Jay's Old Fashioned - $16: Bourbon, Angostura, orange bitters, sugar cube, orange twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- White Negroni - $16: Gin, Amaro Angelino, Dry vermouth, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Yuzu You - $16: Shishito infused gin, Yuzu liqueur, lime, cracked pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Outlaw Smash - $16: Traveller Whiskey, lemon, honey, mint and benedictine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Cha Cha - $16: Premium fresh made matcha, vodka, simple syrup, fruit mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Wake Me Up! - $18: Espresso Martini, Haku Japanese Vodka, Mr Black, cold brew, extra shot of espresso, simple syrup w/ coffee beans on top Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay's Bar
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Jay's Bar offers a casual dining experience with a relaxed neighborhood vibe, budget-friendly pricing, and professional service.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the relaxed neighborhood vibe by sampling flavorful dishes like gyoza and croquettes while utilizing the knowledgeable staff's menu expertise.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Jay's Bar.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, dairy-free, pescatarian, high-protein, and heart-healthy options across various dishes.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein options like vegetable gyoza, cold tofu, and shrimp tempura.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Jay's Bar specializes in Japanese-inspired American cuisine, featuring gyoza, panko-crusted oysters, crab croquettes, and various ramen dishes.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding Jay's Bar's specific hours of operation.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly ($) spot is ideal for dates, featuring a relaxed vibe, professional service, and a perfect 5.0/5 rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Jay's Bar has an overall rating of 5.0/5, reflecting high-quality dishes and professional service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating, offering generous portions of Japanese-inspired dishes and professional service.
- Is Jay's Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jay's Bar has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tater Tots, Onion Ring Tower and Edamame.
- What can I eat at Jay's Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Tater Tots, Onion Ring Tower and Edamame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jay's Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tater Tots and Edamame.
- Is Jay's Bar gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jay's Bar?
- Beet Salad, at roughly 44.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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