© Mapbox© OpenStreetMap

Shirubē

Santa Monica · Japanese

424 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401Directions

4.5207 reviews

People say this Japanese izakaya restaurant serves delicious corn ribs, karaage, and Wagyu udon. They also highlight the reasonable prices, especially during happy hour, and the friendly, attentive service. Other reviews mention the food can be too sweet.

A modern izakaya with praised corn dishes and weekend check-in peaks.

Shirubē is a $$ Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 2,508 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

The experience

Sashimi and comfort food are offered at this casual izakaya with late hours and a private dining room.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Why go

Shirubē is a $$$ Japanese izakaya with a strong crowd signal: 2,508 all-time Blackbird check-ins between October 14, 2025 and August 5, 2026. Its busiest check-in days are Saturday and Sunday, and it has a 4.5 Google rating from 222 reviews.

The reviews point to a chill, modern Japanese pub with praised dishes: corn butter and corn ribs get repeated praise, sashimi is described as fresh and generously cut, and the sushi tacos stand out for their fish-to-rice balance. One solo diner called out the mid-tier omakase as plenty of food, with mackerel, corn ribs, and a wagyu meatball among the hits.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

Shirubē has 2,508 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.5 from 222 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly single out the corn dishes.
The room is described as chill and modern.
One review praises the mid-tier omakase as substantial for a solo dinner.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Shirubē logged 2,508 Blackbird check-ins in under ten months of tracked activity.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity195

check ins · last 30 days · active todaycheck ins · last 30 daysactive today

Flynet check ins

2,508

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

195 check ins

−14% vs prior month

Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Wednesdaytoday

12a12p11p

Inside Shirubē

The experience

Sashimi and comfort food are offered at this casual izakaya with late hours and a private dining room.

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Review signal

4.5

207 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Shirubē.

FAQ

How popular is Shirubē?

Shirubē has logged 2,508 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Shirubē busiest?

Shirubē is busiest on Tuesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Shirubē serve?

Shirubē serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Shirubē?

Shirubē is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Shirubē?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Shirubē in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

More hotspots on Flytown

Huriyali

Black Seed Bagels

Black Seed Bagels

Maman

Devoción

The Daily

Tacombi

See all Hotspots