The iced seafood display on the bar at Robata-Ya, a casual Japanese restaurant specializing in grilled skewers, located on Sawtelle in West Los Angeles. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Grill master Hiro Takahashi works at the bar. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Grilled shishito peppers at Robata-Ya. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
A dish of whitefish carpaccio at Robata-Ya. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
The Dover sole at Robata-Ya. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Chicken gizzards on a skewer. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Robata-Ya has 15 seats at the counter and half a dozen tables. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
