Savory Summer Nightcaps at Japanese Dojo: Yamashiro Hollywood

‘The Castle on the Hill’ has debuted an all-new Summer drink menu – unlike any other in the Hollywood Hills, serving rockstars and locals alike refreshing pick me up.

As temperatures begin to peak and summer days grow longer, Yamashiro Hollywood continues to offer a refreshing break from the L.A. action. The Japanese mountain castle boasts various summer menus perfect for ending a day of city exploration, providing a perfect backdrop against the scenic mountains. Adorned with unique temple architecture, the Yamashiro restaurant flaunts a traditional Japanese garden bursting with exotic florals and fauna. The setting paints a dreamy Japanese sanctuary overlooking the exotic streets of Hollywood — perfect for those seeking a tranquil break from city life in Los Angeles.

On Sundays, framed by golden light and cool winds, Yamashiro Hollywood offers a brunch menu catered to early risers, allowing for memorable moments with friends and romantic views for couples. Though the summer sun hides in the mornings, the restaurant’s mountainous framework invites large gusts of wind onto the terrace for a cool escape. The brunch menu at Yamashiro pairs well with the exterior ambience, featuring classic breakfast delights with authentic Japanese flavors – from Hojicha Kaya Toast with Hojicha milk Jam, to Egg Salad Avocado Toast with Yukari. The expertly-crafted menu showcases a wide selection of brunch plates catered to all guests’ flavor preferences. Standout brunch offerings include Yamashiro’s signature Breakfast Sando and Salmon Latkes, both perfect options for customers seeking a restorative meal.

Open from 5:00-11:00pm daily, Yamashiro serves complex fusion and traditional Japanese dishes that transcend beyond the flavors of most restaurants in the city. Noodles, tempura, and sashimi selections are some of Yamashiro’s most popular offerings, yet, the menu remains expansive, providing the perfect marriage of Japanese seafood and American farmlands.

For the daytime visitor, appetizers at Yamashiro Hollywood include Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Hamachi Collar – dishes that are difficult to find perfected in Los Angeles. The restaurant also offers an A5 Wagyu Crispy Rice dish for guests with a hearty hankering. The main courses and larger dishes match and complement the high-class ingredients and fusion flavors from the starters; from their Somen Noodles to their Cold Duck Matcha Soba, Yamashiro Hollywood’s courses are esteemed for their plentitude. The menu’s savory selection includes Steak Garlic Noodles and Braised Lamb Shank, and for the customers seeking more luxurious platters, an expansive Seafood Platter or Cowboy Steak with Kizami sauce.

An architectural peek inside the ornate walls of Yamashiro – LA’s pulsation of culture and Japanese truth.

From brunch to dinner, Yamashiro Hollywood aims to cater to their visitors long summer days with unique fusion courses and one-of-a-kind mixed cocktails – based in the legendary heart of Los Angeles. As the sun sets atop Yamashiro’s glorious home mountain, now more than a century old, the restaurant serves as a premier dining destination across LA Summer history. So be sure to rest your woes under the imported wood canopies, grab a drink, maybe munch on a course or two with a dear friend – and enjoy Yamashiro Hollywood’s serene summer escape.