Yuko Kitchen – Japanese
Yuko Kitchen unfolds as a vibrant, eclectic retreat where playful fusion and bold textures take center stage in every bite. The kitchen transforms familiar ingredients into inventive treasures, from the irresistible crunch of spicy salmon rice cakes and wonton nachos to the savory, golden warmth of chicken karaage and gooey cheese mochi sticks. It is a space designed for discovery, where a casual meal feels like a celebration of creative comfort food and shared, flavorful moments.
101, West 5th Street, CA 90013 +12132660046 https://www.yukokitchen.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Spicy Salmon Rice Cake - $9.5: Spicy salmon, avocado, sliced jalapenos on crispy rice cakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Rice Cake - $8.5: Fresh avocado, jalapeno slice, deep fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Mochi Sticks (2 pcs) - $5.5: Mozzarella and Mochi wrapped in wonton and deep fried. Served with Spicy Mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Dynamite - $4.5: Spicy Ground Beef, Mozzarella Cheese, Cucumber, Green Onion wrapped in Crispy Wonton. Served with Spicy Sesame Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $11: Tempura white fish, wonton chips, served with homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Broccoli - $9: Roasted garlic, green onion, butter soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton Nachos - $16: Spicy Ground beef or spicy salmon, crispy wontons, green onions, avocado, sour cream, salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $11: Japanese style fried chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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
Salads
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $16.5: Teriyaki chicken breast, crispy wonton, tangerine, apples, walnuts, on greens with sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Salmon Skin Salad - $16.5: Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, carrot pickle, white & green onion, mix green w spicy ponzu sauce, radish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Albacore Sashimi Salad - $20.5: Albacore sashimi (raw), roasted garlic with olive oil, white & green onion, radish, cucumber, jalapeno slice on greens Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Garden Salad - $20.5: Albacore sashimi (raw), cherry tomato, avocado, cucumber, pickled carrot and radish, green onions on greens, carrot dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad with Tofu - $15: Chickpeas, tofu, cucumber, tomato, green onion on greens, carrot dressing, and radish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Salad - $19.5: Albacore sashimi(raw), cherry tomato tossed with special poke sauce, green onion, radish, cucumber, avocado, wonton chips on greens Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuko Gluten Free Protein Salad - $18.5: Pan-grilled chicken breast with Avocado, cucumber, white onion on lettuce & spring mix, Garlic olive oil and Ponzu Sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Special Plate - $19.5: Teriyaki Chicken, rice, 4pc spicy salmon roll, green salad, cucumber, tomato, soup and mini dessert Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Special Plate - $19.5: Tasty minced beef, rice, 2pc spicy salmon rice cakes, green salad, cucumber, tomato, soup and mini dessert Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl - $19.5: Spicy salmon (raw), cucumber, radish, green onions, rice and greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos Rice Bowl - $17: Spicy ground beef, chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, salsa, radish, jalapeno, sour cream, wonton, greens & rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amazing Curry Rice Bowl - $16: Choice of Chicken, Tofu, or Beef with curry sauce made of 20 blended vegetables and fruits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Box (Survival Budget Box) - $9: Breaded teriyaki chicken, sesame seeds, greens and rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Noodles
- Chicken & Vegetable Hot Udon - $16.5: Breaded Chicken breast, cabbage, leeks, udon noodles with home-made broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Hot Beef Udon - $16.5: Spicy minced beef, cabbage, leeks, green onions, udon noodles with spicy home-made broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Tofu Udon - $16.5: Tofu, zucchini, tomato, cucumber, radish, green salad, green onion with sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mint Lemonade Slushie - $7: Fresh Lemonade, fresh mint leaf, ice blended Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Soda Boba - $7.5: Lemonade, strawberry, sparkling soda, boba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Latte Boba - $7.5: Matcha, milk, honey, sugar syrup, boba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Asahi Draft Beer (16oz) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Nigori Sake Bottle - $9: Unfiltered, sweet sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Iced Coffee - $6.5
Desserts
- Original Choco-Chip Cookie - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Mochi Cookie - $4: Gluten Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Banana Maple Cake - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Yuko Kitchen
- Shabu-Shabu House — Japanese
- TOT Little Tokyo — Japanese
- Orochon Ramen — Japanese
- Midori Matcha — Japanese
- Sugarfish — Japanese
- Azay — Japanese
- Yamazaki Bakery — Japanese
- Sushi & Teri — Japanese
- JINYA Ramen Bar — Japanese
- Hachioji Craft Ramen — Japanese
- Daikokuya — Japanese
- Oomasa — Japanese
