The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7 (144)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524

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The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Echo Park

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2 people

Jun 6, 2026

8:30 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Innovative

In August 2024, Michelin & James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate opened The Hummingbird Ceviche House featuring the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine he’s best known for. In a charming space with a turquoise-quartz bar, The Hummingbird serves an irresistible bill of fare focused on fresh seafood prepared using Nikkei techniques elevated by California influences. The L.A. Times' Laurie Ochoa wrote: "...the service is caring and the food, including an aji amarillo hummus flatbread and sesame-leaf shrimp dumplings with tiger's milk aioli, is inventive and delicious. And...the Hummingbird is affordable." Diners delight in Nikkei hand rolls, delectable ceviches, small bites, hot dishes, desserts and house-made drinks. The Hummingbird was named one of The Infatuation LA's "Best Restaurants of 2024." NEW: Talented local musicians often stop by to perform on Tuesdays, and Saturdays. Close to Dodger Stadium and perfect for pre-game bites.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 929-9610
Website
https://thehummingbirdla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ricardo Zarate
Catering
Send an email to chefzarate11@gmail.com to inquire about catering
Private party facilities
This charming restaurant space seats 39 at turquoise quartz tables including 14 at the turquoise quartz bar. We also have opened a beautiful new outdoor patio, open air and enclosed, perfect for summer parties and private events!
Private party contact
Michael Venezia: (818) 624-4719

Location
1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524
Neighbourhood
Echo Park
Cross street
Alvarado St and Berkeley Ave (Parking is available on both streets)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The bus stop at N Alvarado St and Montana St is a 2-minute walk from The Hummingbird Ceviche House.
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

The Hummingbird Experience
US$100.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
The ultimate chef-curated 5-course Omakase Dinner (according to your specifications)

Private dining

Offers

Happy hour is coming to the Hummingbird !!!!
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Tue - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Beginning Sunday December 7th we will offer a special 3 course dinner from 5pm to 6pm with counter seating only for $30.00. Come join us and enjoy an early dinner with friends or family !

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Salmon tiraditoUS$17.00
Cucumber, aji limo paste, orange dressing, trout roe
Yellowtail ceviche tostadaUS$18.00
Serrano, avocado, soy-ginger yuzu dressing
Blue prawn aguachileUS$18.00
Avocado, serrano, leche de tigre
Striped bass cevicheUS$23.00
Aji amarillo, tiger's milk, cancha choclo Peruvian corn
Roasted miso codUS$20.00
Bubu arare crispy rice, aji limo pepper
Steak asada tostadaUS$18.00
Avocado, cotija, aji sauce
Amberjack fishUS$21.00
Rocoto leche de tigre, roasted avocado, cabbage salad

SMALL BITES, SALADS

Grilled figsUS$15.00
Candied figs, arugula salad, goat cheese, whole-grain mustard dressing
Crispy-skin salmon saladUS$17.00
Avocado, serrano, mixed herbs salad, trout roe
Scallops' parmesanUS$17.00
Aji béchamel, amarillo yuzu dressing
Jumbo Australian tiger prawnsUS$14.00
Yuzu Kosho, mixed herbs
Crispy rice nigiriUS$16.00
(2 pcs per portion)
Tuna seared with avocado
Aji ashes, soy glaze | Yellowtail with tomato compote, crispy rice arare | Scallops with avocado, Tobiko, sesame, torch.
Shrimp dumplingUS$18.00
Tiger's milk aioli, sesame leaf

HOT DISHES

Ragu de CostillaUS$25.00
Braised short ribs, house-made pasta, aji verde
Rigatoni pastaUS$21.00
Tomato ragu, parmesan
Squid ink spaghettiUS$25.00
Seafood mix, Sudado sauce, arare
Picanha steakUS$34.00
Pineapple-roasted salsa criolla
8-oz hanger steakUS$28.00
Tomato carpaccio, chimichurri

NON ALCOHOLIC WINES

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023US$13.00
glass
Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023US$45.00
bottle

OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Margarita Cocktail, Free SpiritsUS$12.00
Athletic Brewing, GoldenUS$8.00
Athletic Brewing, IPAUS$8.00
Athletic Brewing, Hazy IPAUS$8.00

DELTA-9 THC HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES

(and totally legal) Age 21+ | CQ Cannabis Quenchers delicious seltzers with a light buzz (less than 0.3% thc)

Watermelon-cucumber spritzersUS$12.00
(sativa)
Strawberry-lemonade spritzersUS$12.00
(hybrid)
Blackberry-lemon lime spritzersUS$12.00
(indica)

House Drinks

Purple corn iced teaUS$8.00
pineapple, granny smith apple, chia
Maracuya cucumberUS$8.00
chia seed

Soft Drinks

Inca ColaUS$5.00
Coca ColaUS$5.00
The Mountain Valley, Spring WaterUS$10.00
1 lt
The Mountain Valley, Sparkling WaterUS$10.00
1 lt

Desserts

Picarones (beignets)US$15.00
kabocha squash, sweet potato, anise housemade fig syrup, pistachios
Chocolate quinoa puddingUS$15.00
poached berries
Strawberries sorbetUS$11.00
arare crispy rice

What 144 people are saying

The Hummingbird Ceviche House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Seafood
Hollywood
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hummingbird Ceviche House offers a "delightful experience" with "creative, fresh, and bursting" flavors. Guests rave about "amazing" ceviche, shrimp dumplings, and pie. The atmosphere is fun and lively, with attentive service. Despite its small space and lack of alcohol, the "elevated dining experience" and "top notch" dishes make it a must-visit.

144 Reviews

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Lyle Gold
Los Angeles29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
You'll drive by it and not see it. There's no parking. It's not in the best neighborhood. Now that we've gotten those out of the way, go to the Hummingbird! The service is great and the food (ceviche) is even better. It was my first time and I'll be back. And don't forget to order a pie for dessert - divine!
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Elda
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was super delicious. Every single dish had its own specific taste with different species and seafood was very fresh . Value was great for the food, the manager was very welcoming and nice to talk too. Definitely will go back
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Matthew
Seattle5 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. As expected with anything Zarate does. Staff was nice but service was not great. Especially considering I dined solo at the bar at 6:30 and ordered their version of an “omakase”. Courses were slow. 2 times over 6 courses I was forgotten about and the server had to remind the kitchen. And Chef was there so I expected it to be tighter. I wasn’t in a rush but disappointed in service. But I’ll be back because food is excellent
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Cristina
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing! My favorite place to eat sophisticated oeruvian food!
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David
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our fifth time back and we have never been disappointed. The food is creative, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The vibe is unpretentious and fun. An added bonus on Saturdays is the singer/pianist, both of whom are talented and engaging. Can't wait to go back and try the "Omakasi".
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Arthur Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our experience here. Marc was a fantastic host and his playlist is absolutely amazing. They really care for their customers and are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible! Flavors bursting in every bite. The ceviche mixto was a favorite. Shrimp dumplings is an absolute must! We could have had several orders of the spicy crab crispy crispy rice. Scallop & crab hand rolls were a great way to start our meal. We finished with the lomo saltdado and loved it! Don't sleep on the freshly baked pies. We both the blueberry & apple pies with ice cream and freshly made whipped cream. We loved this place and will be back very soon. Highly recommend!
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Mercedes
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The flavors, textures, presentation, and service were all very good. The quality of the food was outstanding, and I loved that most of the food is naturally gluten-free with no issues with cross-contact for us Celiac people. My only complaints are that the portions were too small for the price (can be justified given that the chef is a Michelin-star chef), the parking was difficult (but it's LA), and it didn't feel very authentic. I know it is supposed to be Peruvian-Japanese Fusion, but things like using feta (greek) instead of queso fresco for the salsa huancaina, serving funky-tasting tostadas (no idea what they put in them, but it wasn't traditional corn used in Mexican cuisine, and Peruvians don't use any corn tortillas in their food) with the ceviche, and putting hardly any rice (a staple for Japanese and Peruvian cuisine) in the ARROZ chaufa were completely out of left field. The chicha morada and maracuya tasted different than normal and had chia seeds in it, which is very unusual, but not bad. Again, the food was good, but I had to not think of it as Peruvian food. It was more like it had Peruvian influence by using their chilis and spices.
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Adrian
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Refreshing and delicious Will be coming back Soon :)
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Deysi Gold
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time is an amazing experience! Thank you for always giving us the best nights
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Herman Gold
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in LA. Feels like a family party.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 929-9610
Website
https://thehummingbirdla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ricardo Zarate
Catering
Send an email to chefzarate11@gmail.com to inquire about catering
Private party facilities
This charming restaurant space seats 39 at turquoise quartz tables including 14 at the turquoise quartz bar. We also have opened a beautiful new outdoor patio, open air and enclosed, perfect for summer parties and private events!
Private party contact
Michael Venezia: (818) 624-4719

Location
1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524
Neighbourhood
Echo Park
Cross street
Alvarado St and Berkeley Ave (Parking is available on both streets)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The bus stop at N Alvarado St and Montana St is a 2-minute walk from The Hummingbird Ceviche House.
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.7

$31 to $50

Seafood

Echo Park

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2026

8:30 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Make a reservation

The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

The Hummingbird Experience

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Happy hour is coming to the Hummingbird !!!!

THE HUMMINGBIRD EXPERIENCE

TASTING DINNER

FIRST BITE

Family-Style Guacamole, balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes, cotija, crispy ‘cuerito’ toasUS$16.00

THE NIKKEI HAND ROLL

Tomato, rocoto, avocado (vegan)US$8.00

Salmon, lemongrass aioli, negiUS$8.00

Tuna, rocoto truffle, avocadoUS$8.00

Crab, avocado, cucumber, crispy riceUS$8.00

Scallop, tobiko, wasabi-jalapeñoUS$8.00

CEVICHES, TIRADITOS Y TOSTADAS

Salmon tiraditoUS$17.00

Yellowtail ceviche tostadaUS$18.00

Blue prawn aguachileUS$18.00

Striped bass cevicheUS$23.00

Roasted miso codUS$20.00

Steak asada tostadaUS$18.00

Amberjack fishUS$21.00

SMALL BITES, SALADS

Grilled figsUS$15.00

Crispy-skin salmon saladUS$17.00

Scallops' parmesanUS$17.00

Jumbo Australian tiger prawnsUS$14.00

Crispy rice nigiriUS$16.00

Tuna seared with avocado

Shrimp dumplingUS$18.00

HOT DISHES

Ragu de CostillaUS$25.00

Rigatoni pastaUS$21.00

Squid ink spaghettiUS$25.00

Picanha steakUS$34.00

8-oz hanger steakUS$28.00

NON ALCOHOLIC WINES

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023US$13.00

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023US$45.00

OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Margarita Cocktail, Free SpiritsUS$12.00

Athletic Brewing, GoldenUS$8.00

Athletic Brewing, IPAUS$8.00

Athletic Brewing, Hazy IPAUS$8.00

DELTA-9 THC HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES

Watermelon-cucumber spritzersUS$12.00

Strawberry-lemonade spritzersUS$12.00

Blackberry-lemon lime spritzersUS$12.00

House Drinks

Purple corn iced teaUS$8.00

Maracuya cucumberUS$8.00

Soft Drinks

Inca ColaUS$5.00

Coca ColaUS$5.00

The Mountain Valley, Spring WaterUS$10.00

The Mountain Valley, Sparkling WaterUS$10.00

Desserts

Picarones (beignets)US$15.00

Chocolate quinoa puddingUS$15.00

Strawberries sorbetUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

Additional information

Hummingbird Ceviche House Highlights LA’s New Silver Lake and Echo Park Eateries

Ricardo Zarate Opens The Hummingbird Ceviche House in Echo Park

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The Hummingbird Ceviche House

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