Shintaro has served Hollywood and Hollywood Hills diners for two years in this small shopping center at Highland and Franklin. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi.
The full bar includes Japanese beers as well as multiple hot and cold sakes. Popular entrees include saba shio (grilled mackerel in ponzu sauce) and ribeye beef teriyaki, all served with Japanese potato salad, steamed vegetables and rice.
The quiet, romantic setting includes classic Japanese art, small waterfalls, Japanese lamps and low music. Dessert menu items include mochi ice cream and the popular tempura, or deep-fried, ice cream.