This retro Japanese spot serves up tasty sushi and Asian-inspired fare to famished bar-hoppers looking to sate their appetite but not yet ready to give up on the Cahuenga Corridor for the night.

The space is brimming with a sort of Lost in Translation theme: There are hanging lanterns, red leather couches and bamboo fixtures in the rustic dining area. After flailing a bit as a too-cool club, Tokio has evolved into a loungier spot for mellow nibbles and sips. The menu includes a constellation of small bites like spicy tuna over crispy rice cakes and ribs smothered with Asian barbecue sauce. To avoid waiting in line on weekend nights, dinner reservations are recommended.—Alexandra Le Tellier