Tsubaki – Japanese
This intimate sanctuary of modern Japanese fare invites guests to linger over artfully plated kanpachi crudo and velvety chawanmushi that melt on the tongue. The kitchen masterfully bridges tradition and whimsy, serving up golden Japanese "latkes" and spicy mapo tofu in a space that hums with the vibrant energy of shared plates and seasonal discovery.
1356, Allison Avenue +12139004900 https://tsubakila.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tsubaki
Dairy-Free at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eringii Kushiyaki, Oshinko and Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzards). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oshinko, Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzards) and Bonchiri (Chicken Tail). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Figgy-berry Crumble, Eringii Kushiyaki and Oshinko. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Ribs, Soriresu (Chicken Oysters) and Gindara Nitsuke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soriresu (Chicken Oysters), Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) and Wagyu Kushiyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soriresu (Chicken Oysters), Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) and Wagyu Kushiyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soriresu (Chicken Oysters), Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) and Wagyu Kushiyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tsubaki
Tsubaki in Los Angeles has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eringii Kushiyaki and Meiji 'Mapo' Sukui Tofu. 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 Tsubaki
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Market Salad | 72.2 g | 62.2 g |
| Yakisoba | 63 g | 55.7 g |
| Gindara Nitsuke | 2.5 g | 25.3 g |
| Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Soriresu (Chicken Oysters) | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Kanpachi Crudo | 9.9 g | 13.4 g |
| Short Ribs | 3.9 g | 12 g |
| Hiramasa Crudo | 46.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) | 1.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Chawanmushi | 8.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Figgy-berry Crumble | 36 g | 3.2 g |
| Buta Rosu Shio Koji-yaki | 7.8 g | 3.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters and Salads
- Kanpachi Crudo - $30: ume ponzu, shiso, sweet onion and habanero pickles, furikake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiramasa Crudo - $32: japanese king fish, watermelon radish, yuzu caper dressing, spiral daikon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese 'Latkes' - $28: potato pancakes, dry-aged ora king salmon, iburi gakko, pickled cucumber, yuzu scallion crème fraiche Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese 'Caesar' Salad - $25: market lettuces, panko, creamy miso parmesan dressing, shredded bonito threads, nori Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Market Salad - $24: market chicories, apples, kabocha squash, meiji tofu, pickled red onion, salmon skin furikake, wasabi pepitas, fried shallot-dashi vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meiji 'Mapo' Sukui Tofu - $19: chilled meiji supreme tofu, tobanjan, house taberu rayu, myoga Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oshinko - $14: assorted housemade japanese pickles Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Chawanmushi - $22: steamed egg custard, dungeness crab, truffle salt, mitsuba Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asari Saka-mushi - $28: donabe-steamed clams, beurre bordier seaweed butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 'Jalapeno Popper' Korokke - $14: weiser farm potato croquettes, neuske's bacon, cheddar, fines herbes dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kinoko Tempura - $19: mushroom mix of maitake, shiitake and enoki, yuzu shichimi, tentsuyu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kushiyaki and Charcoal Grilled
- Sakana Shio-yaki - $24: salt-grilled branzino over japanese charcoal, ponzu, pickled lotus root Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kyabetsu Miso-kushiyaki - $14: grilled cabbage skewers, caramelized leek-miso butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eringii Kushiyaki - $15: grilled king trumpet mushroom skewers, garlic koji pepper miso 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotate Kushiyaki - $16: flame-seared hokkaido scallop skewer, mentaiko miso, red yuzu kosho Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Sumibi-yaki - $26: charcoal-grilled head-on blue prawns, nira butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soriresu (Chicken Oysters) - $18: charcoal-grilled chicken oysters, yuzu kosho (two skewers) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bonchiri (Chicken Tail) - $7: charcoal-grilled jidori chicken tail Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) - $8: charcoal-grilled jidori chicken wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzards) - $6: charcoal-grilled jidori chicken gizzards Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) - $8: charcoal-grilled jidori chicken hearts Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nankotsu (Chicken Cartilage) - $8: charcoal-grilled jidori chicken cartilage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Kushiyaki - $26: A5 miyazaki wagyu skewer, black lava sea salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Buta Rosu Shio Koji-yaki - $34: koji honey peads + barnetts pork loin, parsnip artichoke puree, apple mustard Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gindara Nitsuke - $34: soy-simmered black cod, tofu, baby bok choy, ginger yuzu shichimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Ribs - $45: nanban-style with market squash, mixed beets, pearl onions, jujube sweet + sour glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice and Noodles
- Yaki Onigiri - $14: charcoal-grilled golden sesame rice balls, sesame cucumber pickles (weekends only) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takana Chahan - $18: garlic fried koshihikari rice with japanese pickled mustard greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kani Chahan - $33: garlic fried rice with dungeness crab Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba - $30: pan-fried noodles, house cured peads + barnetts char siu, pickled green garlic, cracklins Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hojicha Soft Cream - $12: roasted green tea-infused chocolate soft serve ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hojicha Parfait - $18: roasted green tea-infused soft serve, sesame black sugar burnt miso, candied walnuts with cornflake dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cara Cara Panna Cotta - $16: yuzu citrus curd, marigold flowers, bubu arare pearls Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Figgy-berry Crumble - $15: figs, cranberry + pear compote, creme fraiche, brown sanontou streusel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Tsubaki
- Is Tsubaki dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tsubaki has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eringii Kushiyaki, Oshinko and Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzards).
- What can I eat at Tsubaki on a dairy-free diet?
- Eringii Kushiyaki, Oshinko and Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzards) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tsubaki have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eringii Kushiyaki and Meiji 'Mapo' Sukui Tofu.
- Is Tsubaki gluten-free?
- 8 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 Tsubaki?
- Winter Market Salad, at roughly 62.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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