Yamashiro Restaurant is one of Los Angeles' most iconic dining destinations, originally constructed in 1914 as a replica of a famed palace in Kyoto's Yamashiro province. The gorgeous hilltop restaurant and estate, which is named for the Japanese word for "mountain palace," has been one of the city's top attractions for more than a century. Its menus were recently overhauled, highlighting elegant dinner fare such as koshu-braised wagyu short ribs, sake-marinated lamb chops, and belly-on pork handle with yama-hog sauce. A full sushi and sashimi menu is also showcased, along with an ishi-yaki cooking stone dining experience available for the entire table. Unique experiences at the restaurant throughout the year include a Hollywood Night Market event, which brings more than 30 food vendors to the restaurant's grounds and showcases live music performances.

1999 N. Sycamore Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068, Phone: 323-466-5125

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