I was looking for lunch spots nearby and Yuko Kitchen was recommended multiple times, so I decided to come check it out! Such a cute spot filled with tons of plants - it really felt like a mini oasis in the heart of downtown LA. CHICKEN PLATE: Comes with so much food! Teriyaki chicken with rice, a ton of salad, 4 spicy salmon rolls, a small cup of soup, and even 3 small pieces of different flavored cookies as dessert. It took me forever to finish it and I was stuffed after. It was nice to be able to try their different cookie flavors. I really enjoyed the matcha cookie although the other 2 flavors were alright (not sure what they were though). APPLE MINT LEMONADE: A bit pricey but I really wanted a drink after walking here in the heat. It was super delicious and refreshing and worth the splurge in my opinion! It does start to settle after a while and look gross but just mix it up and it's still just as tasty. Overall, cute little spot with some filling lunch options. I'd like to come back to try their other bowls!

Phenomenal food, environment, and service. GORGEOUS presentation, massive portion, stayed fresh and delicious as leftovers the next day. Staff was prompt, kind, relaxed, communicative. Beautiful healthy plants all throughout the restaurant. I wish I lived closer, I'd be eating here very regularly.

We ate from Yuko twice during our brief trip to LA last weekend. It was probably the top two best food we had the entire trip! The restaurant itself was covered (literally) with plants which I loved as a plant parent myself. The food came quickly and the people there were so hospitable and chill. During both visits, we ordered the: - Cucumber mimosa- sweet and could not taste any alcohol - Mint and Apple Mint lemonades- both refreshing and packed with mint, slush almost - Garlicky Shrimp Rice Bowl- The best thing since sliced bread! This vegetable packed bowl had greens, rice, shrimp, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, and more. It was lightly coated with a tangy dressing. The first time we shared it, the second time we had to get our own because it was so good. - Fish and Chips- the fish was good, the chips were regular. - Shrimp Tempura Roll- tasted fresh and goes well with the Ponzu sauce - Sweet Onion Rice Bowl- radish were the star of this bowl. Pop into this unique place if ever in LA!

When I tell you I was GOBSMACKED by how amazing this place is, I am not kidding! Easily one of THE BEST meals I've had all year (and I'm not exaggerating). This place is such a vibe, down to the array of house plants that surround you to the chill vibe staff, you feel like you're transported to a whole new world, or like the coolest greenhouse ever. I had the FISH PLATE, as recommended by one of the staff members (which I believe to be the owner). She was so sweet in helping me choose what to order. I was a little peaked by the price at first because it was well over $20 dollars, but when my plate arrived, I clearly knew why. This thing was such a HUGE portion and there's love and care in every bite. I didn't know I'd get a 3-course meal in one plate. I honestly thought that I wouldn't be able to finish it, but boy I did! It not only came with a salad, but a side of their spicy salmon roll, their soup of the day (which I believe was some sort of squash that was puréed), and of course the fish itself, which oddly tasted more like orange chicken? That crunchy breading with this delicious sweet and sour-y glaze that brings it all together. I wasn't mad about it I'll tell you that. Oh, it was also happy hour, so I got their strawberry soda lemonade with boba for only $4, which was the perfect thing to wash it all down with. Plus--they threw in these small matcha cookie bites to finish it off. Like, hello? If you love me, just say that. Overall, I am most DEFINITELY coming back to this place. You get what you pay for and it really is worth every penny. This place is perfect for any plant-eaters as well.

Ordered the garlic salmon rice bowl and it was huge! For $18 I thought it was a bit pricey at first but the size definitely justified the price. The salmon and vegetables were super fresh and had a great dressing to it. I loved the crispy garlic and raw onion as well as they added an extra element of flavor to the dish. My friend got the curry bowl with chicken which was interesting. I expected it to be like Japanese curry but it was more like a thick thai curry with a strong coconut flavor. It was still good though and chicken was crispy. The vibes of this place are super comforting and picturesque. There's plants all around so it's great for pictures and a good amount of seats as well. It is a bit hot in there though but I assume it's for the plants lol. The menu is quite big so I would come back to try some of their other dishes

The interior design was really cool, with lots of bright colors and plants everywhere. One thing to note is that it's a little warm in there because of the plants. The amazing curry rice bowl was a 10/10 and one of the best curries I've had. It had a nice little kick of spice in it too. My friend also liked his salmon rice bowl as well. The portion sizes are big and we both only finished half of our meal. Service was good and I'd come for the curry again.

Bohemian, is how I'd best describe this popular spot in the mist of DTLA's bustling historic core. Right at the intersection of 5th and Main Streets. There's a 24 hr. public lot right next to the building on main; $20.00 for two hours. Their signs warn you "Do Not Pay The Attendant". So make sure you use the automated system in front of the gate. There was a questionable individual, with no teeth, trying to "assist" us, so probably why you are advised to only use the meter. Later while seated inside, we saw this same guy, through the restaurant's large picture windows, running and dodging traffic while crossing at a red light. Which brings me to the ambiance and decor of this spot. An abundance of plants and flowers throughout, but those large picture windows and frames are filthy. Everything else however appeared quite acceptable, with regular wipe downs of each table. So choose a table, with a mix of benches and chairs, after ordering up front. Or, take a menu, have a seat and make a choice before ordering at the counter. They'll call your number when your meal is ready. Your drinks will be brought by them to your table. Now on to the food and drinks. Very good for the most part. My apple mint lemonade and her mint lemonade were both extremely flavorful and refreshing. The fish & chips; with white fish and wonton chips were quite tasty and a different take on fish & "chips". Their tartar sauce was a plus as well. We also ordered the fried broccoli (tempura), that was just enough for the two of us. Delicious! The last order was the chicken plate; teriyaki chicken, 4 spicy salmon rolls, salad, rice, and a mini desert sample with brownie and cookies. My only dislike was the teriyaki chicken. A bit harsh in my opinion, though my wife was fine with them. An interesting venture into this bustling part of downtown's historic core. It had been awhile.

This restaurant is a plant lovers paradise! As soon as you start walking in to the restaurant all you see is green plants everywhere! The restaurant has a cozy and homey feel to it. The decor in this place is truly unique. I noticed that some of their plants are for sale, so if you are looking for a new plant this might be a good place to get it from. The plants in here look happy and green. The food was good. I loved the sushi! So fresh and the salmon was delicious. I ordered their chicken plate which comes with chicken, rice, sushi, salad, a small cup of soup and dessert. They also sell different types of cookies, white flavors such as matcha or chocolate. The service was nice. We ordered our food at the register and they brought it out to our table. Once we were don't eating we had to put out dirty dishes in a container. Overall we had a great time experience.

Wow this place was beyond my expectations! Had it bookmarked for awhile after seeing it on social media, had to try since it was in the DTLA area. It's a beautiful cafe decorated with fun colors and plants! They have a large menu, I had a hard time deciding. Ordered the spicy salmon bowl and it was huge! Was super surprised, was definitely not expecting such a large portion for $20. It was super yummy and not heavy! Really great rice to veggie to fish ratio. Loved the poached egg and crunchy tempura! Also loved the large pieces of fried garlic and dressing. Green milk tea was good, good matcha flavor! Boba was okay. Of course had to get some sweet treats, again, had a hard time deciding which baked good. Love matcha and sesame so the cookie and brownie were perfect! Not too sweet, nutty flavor, and soo soft. Service was great! Super kind staff and food came timely. Appreciate their sustainability efforts, trying to encourage reusable utensils. Lots of seating, you might just have to wait until someone leaves. There's also a narrow patio seating in front, but it's facing the street and not as pleasant. Definitely try to enjoy your meal inside!