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Tengu - Santa Monica
Ratings and Reviews for Tengu - Santa Monica
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Aug 18 2009
Rance C. via Yelp
Tengu has since closed, however, this spot was ace for a restaurant like this. I suppose the rent was too much at that amazing location. The price you pay...read more
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Dec 17 2008
Tuan T. via Yelp
Sigh. Looks like another one bites the dust. Apparently this place was shuttered recently, after quite a bit of turmoil, being sold and separated from the...read more
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Nov 24 2008
Amy L. via Yelp
Tengu's happy hour is top notch. It's one of the best food happy hours in Santa Monica IMHO... but beware, it's so good you'll still be racking up a large...read more
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Feb 22 2009
abcallycat via Citysearch
It's the 2nd restaurant to fail in this location, poor management I guess. Just like the owners of Abode next door, Anastasia and ...read more
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Feb 22 2009
manabouttown2000 via Citysearch
What's up with these high end restaurant owners who have no knowledge of the business failing with investors cash. Why would anyo...read more
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Feb 05 2009
ripeat via Citysearch
Went by Tengu and was bummed! Man I loved the dancers they had in the end. They transformed this place into a weird but sort of c...read more
In Short
With their flagship hot spot in Westwood booming, Star Group Management (W Hotel, NineThirty) has opened a second location in the old Ivy at the Shore space. The new restaurant is much larger, and features a white-based décor motif reflecting a beach atmosphere, yet still maintaining the chill vibe of the original venue with a DJ and Asian decor touches. Tengu classics like jalapeno miso sea bass, sashimi picante and specialty sushi rolls are all represented.