The Arts District, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
2001 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Progressive Japanese restaurant from chef Junya Yamasaki (ex-Koya London) in a 1920s former bank in the LA Arts District, cooking seasonal Southern California ingredients on a Japanese wood-fired stove and charcoal grill. Named one of the country's best new restaurants by the New York Times and Esquire.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Buzzing, modern Japanese outpost serving ramen at lunch, plus sushi & à la carte dinners.
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