Gokigen isn't cheap, but honestly, I wasn't expecting bargain yakitori on the Westside. The good news? The food actually delivers. The skewers are high quality, beautifully executed, and delicious enough that I walked away feeling good about the splurge. If I lived in Culver City, I could easily see this becoming a date-night favorite, although the prices would probably keep it from being a regular rotation spot. Still, I think it's worth making the trip for. If you appreciate excellent yakitori in a nice setting and don't mind paying for quality, this is your place. If you're after a cozy, affordable neighborhood yakitori joint, I'd send you somewhere else.
