MTN

If you are craving something different, you should try MTN in Venice. Opened by the same proprietors as Gjelina, MTN serves unique, country Japanese dishes on Abbot Kinney.

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One of our favorite items is the grilled sweet potato with miso butter and bonita flakes. Although it may sound unusual, a blend of savory umami and Binchotan (a high-quality white charcoal from Japan) make it the perfect dish.  MTN is also known for their homemade ramen (the grilled vegetable is amazing) and donburi, a rice bowl dish consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice.

MTN Charred Japanese Sweet Potato; Photo credit: LA Weekly

MTN Jidori Chicken & Yuzu Ramen; Photo credit: LA Weekly

And don’t forget to try the Japanese beers on tap! They are icy cold and uniquely delicious.

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