Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.
Food service ends 11pm Weds,Thurs, and Sun. Midnight on Fri and Sat. If you don't see reservations we are fully booked, we do take walk-ins if people no show. Best time to try is at 5pm or after 11pm.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Long Beach / Catalina
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Long Beach / Catalina
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Long Beach / Catalina
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Tokyo Noir offers an intimate, speakeasy vibe reminiscent of Tokyo, with inventive cocktails and tasty small bites. Guests rave about its "perfect date night spot" and "amazing experience." The bartenders are praised for their craft, with standouts like the "yuzu strawberry" drink. Reservations can be challenging, but the experience is worth it.
102 Reviews
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Truc
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
It’s always fun to go through the mystery of finding a speakeasy. However, this place is waaaaaaaay more hype than justified.
Scored 11pm reservations a week prior for a Saturday night seating. Arrived at 10:50pm. We waited for nearly 20 minutes outside in the cold until they could seat us. Once seated, we ordered wasabi fries and grilled squid. Both came in about 10-15 minutes and were cold. Waited an additional 20 minutes for our cocktails.
For the price point of dishes ($9 each) and drinks ($17 and $22), this place blew the wallet but not our palettes.
Worth a try just to know. Don’t need to come by again.
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Amy
Coastal Georgia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had such a great time here. Appreciate the vibe where they’ll talk to you at the bar and the drinks were delicious. Great selection. Great flavors. Will definitely be back!
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Steph VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was definitely an amazing experience! I felt like I was in the cool kid’s club for sure!!
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hassan
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Little loud for a speakeasy but great atmosphere overall!
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JanaH VIP
Portland5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 4
Big downgrade from when we were there last year. Portions became super small, fries were cold, sushi chewy, forgot the wings. Drinks are very tasty but not much in it. Service was pretty slow too. The new menus are super annoying (hard to open) unfortunately we won’t be back for a while.
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Jocelyn VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing drinks and vibe! Great for a date night, must try if you are in LB!
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AnthonyT VIP
Los Angeles32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service!! Drinks are amazing and the food are delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Every time I come here I want to come back immediately.
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Isabella
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My husband and I had a lovely time - the staff was super helpful and the bar had both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Food and drinks were delicious.
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Tif VIP
Los Angeles34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 5
The drinks were amazing and the presentation was wonderful! Loved the vibe walking up to the location and inside. There was a large of like 10 party behind us so it was very loud. I think party sizes should be limited for this reason and so the server isn't overwhelmed. Much of the attention was dedicated to that party and we were not checked up on as much.
But the food was really good and the atmosphere and music selection was amazing. I will definitely be back!
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FAQs
Tokyo Noir is rated 4.7 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.