Place Category: Beer Bars, Delivery, Happy Hours, Izakaya, Japanese, Outside Dining, and Sushi BarsPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
Harajuku Taproom brings the laid-back and truly enjoyable Japanese izakaya-style fare so well-loved in Tokyo to the LA and Culver City areas. We’re proud to be the first Japanese craft beer izakaya in town, and boast the widest selection of Japanese craft beer on tap outside of Japan with 21 beers and 1 sake on tap! Direct from Japan, we operate as a Taproom for Baird Brewing, maker of one of Japan’s favorite craft beers.
Harajuku Taproom Menu – Los Angeles Updated 9/1/2021
Menu and prices subject to change'TAPROOM PIZZA POP UP
Try one of our artisanal pizzas made with a Harajuku Taproom twist!"NEW" TAPROOM CURRY PIZZA 22.95
Our 12-inch artisanal pizza topped with our house vegetarian curry sauce, Impossible Sausage, Fried Eggplant, and Mozzarella cheese. NOTE: Non-Dairy Cheese available upon request.THE "IMPOSSIBLE" PIZZA 22.95
Our 12-inch artisanal pizza topped with Impossible Sausage; Shiitake Mushrooms and Shishito Peppers with Mozzarella Cheese. NOTE: Dairy-Free Cheese available upon request.TERIYAKI CHICKEN PIZZA 19.95
Our 12-inch artisanal pizza topped with grilled Chicken drizzled with Teriyaki Sauce and topped with Mozzarella cheese.YUZU CHASHU PIZZA 20.95
Our 12-inch artisanal pizza topped with tender bites of Pork Chashu and a drizzle of our house Yuzu Mayo topped with Mozzarella cheese.TAPROOM CHEESE PIZZA 19.00
For the kids or lovers or cheese pizza.
APPETIZERS - CHICKEN
MINI CHICKEN KATSU BITES 10.00
Delicious golden bite-size pieces of fried Chicken Katsu/Cutlet. Perfect by themselves or dipping in your favorite sauce. Select a sauce (House Sauce; Katsu Sauce; BBQ Sauce; Sriracha Mayo; Umami Fire Sauce) - addtl sauces + 0.50TAPROOM GYOZAS (PAN SEARED OR FRIED) 7.00/(5 pieces)
Japanese dumplings and dipping sauces - chicken & pork w/ponzu & green onion, or -shrimp w/sweet chili sauceTAPROOM CHICKEN WINGS 9.00/Small 16.00/Large
Choice of honey garlic or salt & pepperKARAAGE / FRIED CHICKEN 7.50/Small 12.50/Large
Beer-battered, Japanese fried chicken thigh with Sriracha mayo. "NEW" Have it tossed in a sauce: Kimchi; or Sweet Chili for 1.50
APPETIZERS - SEAFOOD
ALBACORE BITES* 8.00
Raw albacore pieces with our house pico de gallo, on a crispy tortilla chip.SPICY TUNA ON CRISPY RICE* 10.00 / (4 Pieces)
With jalapeno, eel sauce, and sriracha mayoTEMPURA ROCK SHRIMP 8.00
Tossed in green onion and spicy mayo.TEMPURA SHRIMP 5.00/2 pieces 10.00/5 pieces
TAKOYAKI 8.00/6 pieces
A dough ball with minced octopus, green onion and ginger topped with takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes
APPETIZERS - MEATS
TAPROOM RIBS 8.00/Small 14.00/Large
BBQ'd to perfection.ABURI CHASHU/SEARED BRAISED PORK BELLY 10.00
3 slices of braised, marinated pork belly served with our spicy yuzu kosho mayo.SPICY SAUSAGE 7.50
Served with sweet chili sauce.BUTAKIM / SAUTEED PORK WITH KIMCHI 9.00
Appetizers - Everything Else"NEW" TAPROOM JAPANESE POTATO SALAD 6.50
Enjoy this delicious house-made, Japanese-style potato salad. Pairs great with our beers or sake.IMPOSSIBLE CROQUETTES 11.00
Two of our Impossible Meat Croquettes served with Tonkatsu Sauce.ASSORTED JAPANESE PICKLES 4.50
Today’s selection of traditional Japanese picklesTAPROOM EDAMAME 4.00
Original, Spicy Chili, or GarlicTEMPURA VEGETABLES 8.00
HIYAYAKKO / COLD TOFU 6.00
Soft tofu with bonito flakes, ginger and soy sauceAGEDASHI TOFU / FRIED TOFU IN BROTH 8.00
GRILLED SKEWERS
CHICKEN
NEGIMA / THIGH & GREEN ONION 5.50/2
Seasoned with house tareTSUKUNE / CHICKEN MEATBALLS 6.50/2
Seasoned chicken meatballs with house tareSASAMI / BREAST 5.50/2
Chicken breast topped with your choice of pickled plum & shiso, wasabi or yuzu pepperKAWA / SKIN 4.25/2
Crispy grilled chicken skinBEEF & PORK
GYU-HARAMI / BEEF SKIRT 9.50/2
Lightly seasoned with saltGYU-SIRLOIN / BEEF SIRLOIN 7.00/2
With miso glazeBUTABARA / PORK BELLY 6.50/2
Grilled pork belly, try salted or with miso glaze. Adam’s favorite!ARABIKI / SAUSAGE 5.50
(2 sausages) Japanese sausage with mustardSEAFOOD
GRILLED SALMON BELLY 9.00/2
2 skewers: 1 finished with salt and 1 with house tare. (ask your server about availability)VEGETABLE
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM 5.50
Lightly seasoned with soy sauceSHISHITO PEPPER 5.00
Topped with bonito flakesASPARA / ASPARAGUS 5.50
Lightly seasoned with saltNASU / EGGPLANT 5.50
With miso glaze
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
"NEW" UNAGI DON 14.00
Delicious grilled freshwater eel with sushi ginger, avocado, green onions, and a drizzle of eel sauce over rice."NEW" TOFU SALAD 12.00
Our entree-sized salad of mixed greens tossed with a generous helping of tofu for a healthy addition to your meal.GRILLED SALMON SALAD 18.00
2 pieces of grilled salmon over a bed of mixed greens with avocado, pico de gallo and our house ginger dressing.YAKINIKU RIBEYE STEAK 25.00
Tender 10 oz. Ribeye Steak grilled to perfection and a side of traditional Japanese yakiniku sauce. Served with Miso Soup and Rice.IMPOSSIBLE GYOZA 11.00
House-made Japanese dumplings with fresh ginger sauce
IMPOSSIBLE ITEMS
Our selection of items made with Impossible MeatIMPOSSIBLE GYOZA 11.00
House-made Japanese dumplings made with seasoned Impossible Meat and served with fresh ginger sauce. (5 pieces)IMPOSSIBLE CROQUETTES 11.00
Two of our Impossible Meat Croquettes served with Tonkatsu Sauce.IMPOSSIBLE SAUSAGE-AVOCADO SANDO 13.50
2 Impossible sausage patties, ripe avocado, cabbage and sweet chili sauce on a potato bun.TAPROOM CURRY WITH IMPOSSIBLE CROQUETTES 18.00
Our vegetarian Japanese curry and 2 of our new Impossible Meat Croquettes served with rice and pickle garnish.
SUSHI & SASHIMI
YELLOWTAIL CARPACCIO* 15.00
Slices of Yellowtail with our house carpaccio sauce, garlic chips, jalapeño, eel sauce, and micro wasabiALBACORE CARPACCIO* 15.00
Albacore sashimi, crispy onions & house carpaccio sauce.SALMON CARPACCIO* 15.00
Salmon sashimi, crispy onions, micro wasabi and ponzu sauce.TUNA CARPACCIO* 15.00
Tender slices of tuna with our house carpaccio sauce and crispy onions.SASHIMI SALAD 18.00
Generous cuts of Albacore, Yellowtail, Salmon, and Tuna over a bed of mixed greens with avocado.SASHIMI PLATE* 25.00
3 slices each of Yellowtail, Albacore, Salmon, and Tuna
SUSHI / CUT ROLLS
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL 9.00
Shrimp tempura with cucumber and spicy mayo.CALIFORNIA ROLL 8.00
Add real Blue Crab for 3.SALMON ROLL 8.00
YELLOWTAIL ROLL 8.00
TUNA ROLL 8.00
SPICY TUNA ROLL* 8.00
AVOCADO ROLL 6.00
ASPARAGUS TEMPURA ROLL 6.00
CUCUMBER ROLL 5.00
OSHINKO (PICKLE) ROLL 5.00
SUSHI & SASHIMI (Dinner Menu)
Our expanded menu of Sushi and Sashimi Items currently available for Dinner only on select evenings. Please ask your server to confirm."NEW" LATUNA BEACH ROLL 18.00
Our newest creation, crab and cucumber on the inside, tuna on top, then topped with yuzu mayo , our house carpaccio sauce and fried onion garnish.YELLOWTAIL TRUFFLE ROLL 19.00
A delicious roll with yellowtail, cucumber, lemon and just a hint of truffle, topped with avocado.CATERPILLAR ROLL 16.00
A SoCal favorite with shrimp tempura and cucumber on the inside, a generous topping of avocado and finished with eel sauce and spicy mayo.TUNA TATAKI 15.00
Slices of lightly-seared tuna in a ponzu sauce.RAINBOW ROLL 18.00
Crab and avocado on the inside topped with a medley of fish (Tuna, Albacore, Yellowtail,, Salmon, and Shrimp).ONI ROLL 18.00
Our signature premium roll, great for those that like a little heat. Made with shrimp tempura, crab, and sriracha on the inside, then topped with spicy tuna and a slice of jalapeno before being given a good sear and a drizzle of sriracha mayo and eel sauce.SALMON TRUFFLE ROLL 18.00
A delicious roll with salmon, cucumber, lemon and just a hint of truffle, topped with avocado and wonton crisps.UNAGI ROLL 10.00
Enjoy delicious grilled fresh water eel with your choice of Avocado or CucumberYELLOWTAIL KAMA 20.00
For those in the know, the Yellowtail Collar has some of the best tasting meat on the fish. Ask your server about availability.SALMON KAMA 15.00
Enjoy the tasty meat around the collar of the Salmon. Ask your server about availability.ADD-ONS
Add Avocado to any roll for 1.50; and Soy Paper available for and addtl. 0.50.
HEARTY FARE
HeartySANDWICHES 10.00
Choose from our: Chicken Katsu Sandwich or Pork Chashu Sandwich, all served with our house slaw, and Japanese pickles on a fresh potato bun.TERIYAKI SALMON BOWL 13.50
A delicious piece of salmon with teriyaki sauce and Japanese pickles over rice.CHICKEN KATSU DON* 12.00
Chicken cutlet & egg with green onion over riceOYAKO DON* 12.00
Chicken & egg with onion and seasoning over riceSOBORO DON 10.75
Savory ground chicken with spring onion over riceCHICKEN KARAAGE DON 8.00
Our Chicken Karaage/Fried Chicken over rice with Sriracha May on the side. Have it tossed in a sauce: Kimchi, or Sweet Chili for 1.50KIMCHI FRIED RICE* 12.00
Fried rice with kimchi, pork and green onion topped with a fried eggPORK CHASHU BOWL 12.00
Slices of braised, marinated pork belly over rice with our cha-shu sauce, green onion and assorted Japanese pickles.CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWL 11.00
Sauteed chicken thigh with onion in teriyaki sauce over rice.SPICY TUNA BOWL 11.00
Spicy tuna on a bowl of sushi rice with with green onion.JAPANESE VEGETARIAN CURRY 9.00
Vegetarian Curry with RiceCURRY WITH CHICKEN KATSU 14.00
Curry and rice with fried chicken cutlet.ONIGIRI RICE BALLS 7.00
2 hand-made rice balls come with your choice of filling: salmon, ume-pickled plum, konbu-seaweed and "NEW" fillings: Chashu; Tuna Mayo; and Chicken Karaage Mayo.ONIGIRI RICE BALL - FAMILY PACK 16.00
6 hand-made rice balls with choice of 3 fillings (2 pieces/each): Salmon, Ume-Pickled Plum, or Konbu Seaweed, Chashu, Tuna Mayo, or Chicken Karaage Mayo.
SIDES
"NEW" TAPROOM POTATO SALAD 6.50
Enjoy this delicious house-made, Japanese-style potato salad. Pairs great with our beers or sake."NEW" HOUSE SUNOMONO 5.00
House made sunomono with cucumbers, seaweed salad, vinegar, ponzu and sesame seedsTOMATO SALADA 6.00
A Japanese Izakaya favorite. Simply-sliced tomato with our house dressing and a little mayo on the side.GREEN SALAD 5.00/Small 8.00/Large
Mixed green salad with a little pico de gallo and our house ginger dressing.SEAWEED SALAD 6.00
MISO SOUP 3.00
RICE 2.00
KIMCHI / SPICY PICKLED CABBAGE 4.00
DESSERT
MOCHI BROWNIE DESSERT 8.00
A warmed mochi brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Ask your server for today's flavors.Menu Notes
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL CHECKS INCLUDE AN OPTIONAL 3% HEALTHY LA (& CULVER CITY) SURCHARGE TO HELP US IN OFFERING HEALTH BENEFITS TO OUR EMPLOYEES. 18% GRATUITY ADDED FOR PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE. ~ Please let your server know about any food allergies or special dietary restrictions. We use common fryer oil for chicken and shellfish. (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan *This dish contains partially cooked eggs or raw seafood. According to the State of California, consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.ALLERGIES:
~ Please let your server know about any food allergies or special dietary restrictions. We use common fryer oil for chicken and shellfish.HEALTHY LA
All Checks Include An Optional 3% Healthy LA (& Culver City) Surcharge To Help Us In Offering Health Benefits To Our Employees.PRICING:
All Prices Subject To Change.AUTOMATIC GRATUITY
18% Gratuity Added For Parties Of 6 Or More.Harajuku Taproom Lunch Specials – Los Angeles Updated 9/1/2021
Menu and prices subject to changeTry One Of Our Special Bentos For Lunch. (Available Daily From Noon - 5pm.)
BENTO BOXES
IMPOSSIBLE CROQUETTE BENTO 20.00
Impossible Bento comes with Impossible Meat Croquette, Avocado Roll Sushi, Pickles, Miso Soup & RiceIMPOSSIBLE GYOZA BENTO 18.00
Impossible Bento comes with Impossible Meat Gyoza, Avocado Roll Sushi, Pickles, Miso Soup & RiceBENTO BOX SPECIAL 15.00
Enjoy our special box lunch w-choice of Chicken Karaage; Chicken Katsu; Teriyaki Salmon; or Pork/Chicken Gyoza (5 pieces), includes: California Roll (4 pcs); Pickles; Rice. + a Treat.