Jodo Sake Bar: inviting atmosphere and professional composition

Jodo Sake Bar: high quality drink selection photo

Jodo Sake Bar: inviting bar atmosphere clearly

Jodo Sake Bar: atmospheric and professional interior shot

Jodo Sake Bar: friendly staff and bar atmosphere

Jodo Sake Bar: bar atmosphere and drinks

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Jodo Sake Bar

★ 5.0 · 13 reviews Los Angeles Opened June 2026

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A former recording studio on Temple now pours sake next to a stack of tatami mats.

Jodo opened on West Temple in June 2026 inside a room that used to be a recording studio. The fit-out plays up that past instead of hiding it: a lo-fi system spins records, the lights stay low, and tatami mats line the seating.

Food is an afterthought, three dishes: karaage, kurobuta sausage, corn. The real list is sake, poured by the glass for around fifteen dollars.

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Kei Agajani 108 reviews · Local Guide 13 September 2026

Incredible vibe, incredible pours, incredible food.
Whiterun Guard 5 reviews 12 September 2026

Random basket of onions in the corner... 10/10
Jackson Koerber 4 reviews 6 September 2026

Chill, cozy vibe for a bar! They had a fantasic variety of sake, and the staff (who were friendly and very accommodating!) came by to detail all the different expressions. I will definitely be returning.
Brandon Sezgin 6 reviews 6 September 2026

Super knowledgeable. Has a good variety and is able to give you good reccs if you don't know what you want. Will definitely be coming back
Ronald Wolfe 6 reviews 7 July 2026

I originally stopped in because I saw they had Orion on tap, but I'm so glad I did. Since I don't have much experience with sake, I asked the bartender for a recommendation—and let's just say, I think I'm a sake guy now. The vibes here are absolutely immaculate. The staff made the whole experience approachable, and their recommendation was spot on. They even gave me a little seaweed snack to try, which was such a fun touch and made the experience feel even more welcoming. If you have the chance to stop by, do yourself a favor and strike up a conversation with the bartenders. Whether you're talking about sake, travel, local spots, or life's next adventure, they're genuinely great people to chat with. I can't recommend this place enough. I'll definitely be back.