Furaibo is one of the many Japanese restaurants on the short strip of Sawtelle between Olympic and Santa Monica Blvd. I am always overwhelmed by choice on that street--although I have tried very few.
Furaibo is Japanese Tapas, which is another name for small plates. At this restaurant, people generally order several small dishes and share with each other. We ordered several dishes and probably way more food than two people need. It was a couple of weeks ago now, so I don't remember every dish we tried, but I do remember the highlights.
Whitefish - I was wary of this dish. I thought it was going to be dry and boring like all the American-style white fish I had ever tasted. It wasn't however. The fish was moist and delicious with a nice flavor.
Chicken Wings - Furaibo is known for its chicken wings. They were fried but I found them dry and peppery. I think it was worth trying it, but I won't order these again.
Beef Carpacio - Usually thinly sliced marinated raw beef, this dish was actually a thicker piece of beef seared and in some slight marinade. Not as good as the Italian variety.
Garlic Sprouts with Pork - My absolute favorite--so delicious I ordered a second helping. Garlic sprouts look like long green beans without the inside bean with a flavor of garlic (obviously). They were fried with bits of thick bacon and tasted wonderful. I loved how the flavors melded together.
The service was pretty good at the place and we got there right when they opened at 5:30 so there was no wait. There is parking in the back--people double park and then put their names in so that they can move their cars when others want to leave. I will be back, my mouth waters for those garlic sprouts.
Furaibo
2068 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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