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, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, soy-free
Diet fit at Yuko Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Banana Maple Cake, Edamame and Chopped Salad with Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuko Gluten Free Protein Salad and Garlic Albacore Sashimi Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Mochi Cookie, Banana Maple Cake and Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl and Yuko Gluten Free Protein Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic Albacore Sashimi Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Banana Maple Cake, Edamame and Chopped Salad with Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Mochi Cookie, Banana Maple Cake and Cheese Mochi Sticks (2 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Yuko Kitchen
Yuko Kitchen in Los Angeles has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Mochi Cookie, Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl and Cold Tofu Udon. 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 Yuko Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tacos Rice Bowl | 66 g | 52.6 g |
| Crispy Wonton Nachos | 18.2 g | 37.2 g |
| Garlic Albacore Sashimi Salad | 10.7 g | 36.8 g |
| Chicken & Vegetable Hot Udon | 48.1 g | 33 g |
| Yuko Gluten Free Protein Salad | 17.1 g | 27.5 g |
| Sashimi Garden Salad | 28.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Chopped Salad with Tofu | 20.2 g | 21.4 g |
| Chicken Special Plate | 116.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken Rice Box (Survival Budget Box) | 14 g | 19.4 g |
| Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl | 5.1 g | 17.6 g |
| Chinese Chicken Salad | 51.4 g | 16.9 g |
| Spicy Hot Beef Udon | 13.3 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Rice Cake - $8.5: Fresh avocado, jalapeno slice, deep fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Broccoli - $9: Roasted garlic, green onion, butter soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Wonton Nachos - $16: Spicy Ground beef or spicy salmon, crispy wontons, green onions, avocado, sour cream, salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $11: Japanese style fried chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.5 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
Salads
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $16.5: Teriyaki chicken breast, crispy wonton, tangerine, apples, walnuts, on greens with sesame sauce 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: Halal, 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: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free 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: Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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: Halal, 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: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb 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, Halal, 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Hot Beef Udon - $16.5: Spicy minced beef, cabbage, leeks, green onions, udon noodles with spicy home-made broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Tofu Udon - $16.5: Tofu, zucchini, tomato, cucumber, radish, green salad, green onion with sesame sauce Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Soda Boba - $7.5: Lemonade, strawberry, sparkling soda, boba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Matcha Latte Boba - $7.5: Matcha, milk, honey, sugar syrup, boba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Mochi Cookie - $4: Gluten Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Banana Maple Cake - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Yuko Kitchen
- Is Yuko Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Yuko Kitchen has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Banana Maple Cake, Edamame and Chopped Salad with Tofu.
- What can I eat at Yuko Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Banana Maple Cake, Edamame and Chopped Salad with Tofu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Yuko Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Banana Maple Cake and Edamame.
- Is Yuko Kitchen gluten-free?
- 2 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 Yuko Kitchen?
- Tacos Rice Bowl, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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