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AKASHA
4.4 (3774)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9543 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
About this restaurant
- Innovative
- Neighbourhood gem
- Good for special occasions
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Organic, Wine Bar
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefAkasha Richmond
- CateringAKASHA dishes, desserts, cocktails and more work beautifully at the next event in your home, or ours. Whether an intimate sit down dinner for 20 guests, or a cocktail reception for 1,000, our experienced team will work to create the perfect menu, and coordinate staffing & rentals. In addition we have a catering liquor license.
- Private party facilitiesCafe seats up to 20 for sit down dinner, 30 as standing cocktail partryBack Patio seats 36 for sit down dinner, 45 as standing cocktail partyDinning Room 80 to 100 for sit down dinnerEntire restaurant buyout - up to 250 as standing cocktail party
- Delivery & takeout
- AreaCulver City
- Cross streetWatseka
- Parking DetailsThere are several public lots within the area, one immediately behind the restaurant on Watseka. <br />It is one hour free and $2 an hour after, max $12. We are not able to provide validation.
- Public transportClose to several bus lines on Culver Blvd, 33 & 733 bus lines on Venice Blvd, & the Metro Expo Line from Downtown & Santa Monica.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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- 4.3Food
- 4.3Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 2.3Value
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3,687 Reviews
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Katja
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0Dined on 6 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Micki
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0Dined on 5 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Cecilia Gold
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0Dined on 5 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Daniel
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0Dined on 5 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Eleni
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0Dined on 4 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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danielle Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0Dined on 4 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Jeff Gold
Los Angeles210 reviews
5.0Dined on 4 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Richard Gold
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0Dined on 1 October 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
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Jane Gold
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0Dined on 29 September 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
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Maurice
Indiana1 review
5.0Dined on 29 September 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesContemporary American, Organic, Wine Bar
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefAkasha Richmond
- CateringAKASHA dishes, desserts, cocktails and more work beautifully at the next event in your home, or ours. Whether an intimate sit down dinner for 20 guests, or a cocktail reception for 1,000, our experienced team will work to create the perfect menu, and coordinate staffing & rentals. In addition we have a catering liquor license.
- Private party facilitiesCafe seats up to 20 for sit down dinner, 30 as standing cocktail partryBack Patio seats 36 for sit down dinner, 45 as standing cocktail partyDinning Room 80 to 100 for sit down dinnerEntire restaurant buyout - up to 250 as standing cocktail party
- Delivery & takeout
- AreaCulver City
- Cross streetWatseka
- Parking DetailsThere are several public lots within the area, one immediately behind the restaurant on Watseka. <br />It is one hour free and $2 an hour after, max $12. We are not able to provide validation.
- Public transportClose to several bus lines on Culver Blvd, 33 & 733 bus lines on Venice Blvd, & the Metro Expo Line from Downtown & Santa Monica.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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18 June 2026
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Published by OpenTable
6 October 2025
Akasha Closes in Culver City After 18 Years Amid Rising Costs and Industry Shifts
Akasha, a beloved all-day cafe and bakery in Culver City, closed after its final dinner on October 5, citing pandemic fallout, industry shifts, and rising costs. The cafe will continue through events and Akasha At Home meals available for delivery and pick-up.
Published in WhatNow
5 October 2025
Culver City Restaurant to Close After Nearly Two Decades
Akasha in Culver City will close on October 5 after nearly two decades in operation. Owners say ongoing pandemic impacts and rising costs contributed to the decision, ending a beloved all-day cafe and restaurant known for global, farmers-market-inspired dishes.
Published in la.eater.com
8 September 2025
Akasha Offers a la Carte Rosh Hashanah Menu for Pick-Up, Delivery or Dine-In
Akasha presents an a la carte Rosh Hashanah menu with brisket, saffron chicken, tzimmes, and desserts, available for pre-order or dine-in on September 22–23 in Los Angeles.
Published in la.eater.com
22 April 2024
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From cocktails to conservation, here’s how LA restaurants are centering sustainability.
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