The Hummingbird Ceviche House

4.6

62 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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

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2 people

Apr 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

Michelin & James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate has 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 traditional Nikkei techniques elevated by California influences. The Los Angeles Times' Laurie Ochoa wrote: "...the service is caring and the food, including an aji amarillo hummus flatbread and sesame-leaf-wrapped 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 Chicha-Morada 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 sometimes on Saturdays

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 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.
Private party contact
Kim Rahilly: (310) 210-5968

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$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef-curated 4-course Omakase Dinner according to your specifications.

Private dining

Beet tostadaUS$16.00
goat cheese spread, caramelize pistachio, rocoto dressing
Salmon tiraditoUS$17.00
cucumber, aji limo paste, orange dressing, trout roe
Yellowtail ceviche tostadaUS$18.00
serrano, avocado, soy-ginger-lemon dressing
Scallops aguachileUS$17.00
Hokkaido scallops, house cucumber, aji amarillo, pepper ash
Sea bass cevicheUS$21.00
rocoto, cancha corn, red onion, cilantro
Crispy cevicheUS$22.00
calamari, yellowtail, choclo cancha corn, rocoto tiger’s milk
Miso cod tostadaUS$18.00
honey jalapeño
Steak asada tostadaUS$18.00
avocado, cotija

The Nikkei Hand Roll

Tomato, spicy rocoto pepper, avocado (vegan)US$8.00
Salmon, lemongrass aioli, negi onionUS$8.00
Tuna, spicy rocoto pepper truffle, avocadoUS$8.00
Crab, avocado, cucumber, arare, crispy riceUS$8.00
Scallops, wasabi jalapeño paste, mentaiko (pollock roe)US$8.00

Small Bites, Salads

Papa no rellena stuffed potatoUS$16.00
with choice of: smoked salmon / tomato (vegan) / tuna / crab / asada & avocado
Shrimp dumpling cevicheUS$18.00
sesame leaf, tiger’s milk aioli

Hot Dishes

Risotto de mariscosUS$24.00
New Caledonian Blue Prawns, hokkaido scallops, aji limo
8-oz ribeye steakUS$36.00
arugula fennel, honey mustard, ahi hummus flatbread
Grilled octopusUS$22.00
confit potato, chorizo mousse, Spanish paprika
Ragú de CostillaUS$25.00
24-hour braised short ribs ragù, house-made pasta, aji verde
Mushroom QuinottoUS$24.00
(vegan or veggie) King mushrooms, quinoa, spicy miso, shroom jus
CampanelliUS$22.00
house made pasta, crispy chicken, tomato-carrot sauce, and a creamy ricotta huancaina feta cheese blend

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
Jarrito mexican soft drinkUS$5.00
Topo Chico sparkling waterUS$5.00
Evian waterUS$5.00

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

Non Alcoholic Wines

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023
- glassUS$13.00
- bottleUS$45.00

Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Margarita Cocktail, Free SpiritsUS$12.00
Best Day Brewing, Hazy IpaUS$8.00
Best Day Brewing, Kolsch StyleUS$8.00
Best Day Brewing, West Coast 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 spritzers (sativa)US$12.00
- Strawberry-lemonade spritzers (hybrid)US$12.00
- Blackberry-lemon lime spritzers (indica)US$12.00

What 62 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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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hollywood
Hot spot
Hollywood
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hummingbird Ceviche House offers an unforgettable dining experience with "unreal" flavors and "exquisite" dishes. Guests rave about the "friendly service" and "fresh ingredients." The vibrant atmosphere complements "artistic" presentations, making it a must-visit. Highlights include the tasting menu with "amazing" shrimp dumplings and "perfect" ceviche. Reservations recommended!

62 Reviews

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Lissa VIP
Los Angeles82 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parking is challenging to find, but when we went at around 5:15pm, we lucked out and found slots on the street. Don't be fooled by all the no-parking signs. We asked some locals who said nobody tickets you if it's a weekend. The place itself is small but cute. Our table area was a little cramped but the staff did everything to make us comfortable. They doted on us like anything! I really appreciated how patient they were with all our questions. The food is exquisite. It all looked like art. This is why I kept taking photos and videos. And it all tasted better than expected. You think you've tasted Peruvian ceviche? No you haven't. You need to try the ceviche that Hummingbird offers...it'll blow your mind. All those layers of flavors and textures make you feel like there's a party in your mouth. They even gave us an extra dish as a thank you for choosing them for our celebration. We were so grateful! I fell in love with the short rib pasta. Those noodles were made in-house and had the perfect level of chewiness. The grilled octopus was tender but crispy in some parts. The crispy ceviche was a revelation - crunchy and soft and sour and umami all at once. The risotto was chock-full of seafood. These folks don't cut corners - they want you full and your tastebuds delighted. We are totally coming back. Even if it was a drive from the Inland Empire, the food and staff were worth it. No other place will make you feel as welcome. This is an excellent addition to Echo Park and should not be gatekept. Do try the $60 per person tasting menu - you will not regret it and you will go home with your pants button undone because you'll feel so full. So much value for money!
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Leslie
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing, the vibes at the restaurant are great. Just a heads up they only serve nonalcoholic beverages. The food was tasty, but nothing to write home about, but definitely something to experience at least once.
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Rodolfo VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and great vibe! Small restaurant with big impressions. Would definitely return.
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Isabella
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely food and hospitality! the seafood was so fresh and the valentines days vibes were so cute
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David
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Worth every bite! Prefix menu gets you a little bit of everything and that was amazing. Definitely order the shrimp dumplings
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Holly VIP
Hawaii1 review
2.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Didn’t love it, overrated, food was nothing special and the vibe was cheap
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Anthony
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hummingbird is so great - Food, crowd, music, all of it…
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Marissa
Seattle2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food is good, but it is very very loud inside.
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Kelly
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unreal. Could honestly be the best meal I’ve ever had!
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Tiffany
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in LA. I e come here three times in 2 months and each time I leave even more surprised with the amazing flavors and friendly service.
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FAQs

The Hummingbird Ceviche House is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 22, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Hummingbird Ceviche House

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Alvarado St and Berkeley Ave (Parking is available on both streets)
Neighbourhood
Echo Park
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ricardo Zarate
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://thehummingbirdla.com/
Phone number
(213) 929-9610
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.
Private party contact
Kim Rahilly: (310) 210-5968

The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

The Hummingbird Experience

Events - The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Custom inquiry

Ceviches, Tiraditos y Tostadas

Beet tostadaUS$16.00

Salmon tiraditoUS$17.00

Yellowtail ceviche tostadaUS$18.00

Scallops aguachileUS$17.00

Sea bass cevicheUS$21.00

Crispy cevicheUS$22.00

Miso cod tostadaUS$18.00

Steak asada tostadaUS$18.00

The Nikkei Hand Roll

Tomato, spicy rocoto pepper, avocado (vegan)US$8.00

Salmon, lemongrass aioli, negi onionUS$8.00

Tuna, spicy rocoto pepper truffle, avocadoUS$8.00

Crab, avocado, cucumber, arare, crispy riceUS$8.00

Scallops, wasabi jalapeño paste, mentaiko (pollock roe)US$8.00

Small Bites, Salads

Papa no rellena stuffed potatoUS$16.00

Shrimp dumpling cevicheUS$18.00

Hot Dishes

Risotto de mariscosUS$24.00

8-oz ribeye steakUS$36.00

Grilled octopusUS$22.00

Ragú de CostillaUS$25.00

Mushroom QuinottoUS$24.00

CampanelliUS$22.00

House Drinks

Purple corn iced teaUS$8.00

Maracuya cucumberUS$8.00

Soft Drinks

Inca ColaUS$5.00

Coca ColaUS$5.00

Jarrito mexican soft drinkUS$5.00

Topo Chico sparkling waterUS$5.00

Evian waterUS$5.00

Desserts

Picarones (beignets)US$15.00

Chocolate quinoa puddingUS$15.00

Strawberries sorbetUS$11.00

Non Alcoholic Wines

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023

Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Margarita Cocktail, Free SpiritsUS$12.00

Best Day Brewing, Hazy IpaUS$8.00

Best Day Brewing, Kolsch StyleUS$8.00

Best Day Brewing, West Coast IpaUS$8.00

Delta-9 THC Hemp-Derived Beverages (and totally legal)

CQ Cannabis Quenchers delicious seltzers

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