A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.
Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).5.3.2022 TueNEW OPEN in Little Tokyo[TENSHO]Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO. Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef. The wagyu beef is of A5 rank. The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health.
An interactive dining experience from Michelin-starred chef Joshua Gil, Maison Kasai is an elevated teppanyaki restaurant that combines French and Japanese techniques with culinary virtuosity and a touch of performance art. Chefs prepare each course to order on large iron grills, cooking blini to serve with caviar, searing lobster with Normandy butter and vin jaune from France, preparing A5 Wagyu sukiyaki-style, and finishing elegant sauces — all as you watch. Created exclusively for Level 8 by Gil, whose Beverly Hills restaurant Mírame has received widespread critical acclaim, Maison Kasai is a gastronomic experience and theatrical event in one. Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) establishment after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 8 or more guests, please email reservations@level8dtla.com.
Sakana Sushi Lounge is the culmination of hand selected fish and creative Japanese cuisine in an elegant yet comfortable space in Downtown Los Angeles. We'll be the first to admit it; quality is not what it used to be. Our restaurant's focus is on using the highest quality ingredients which may be a paradigm shift in an our fast paced world. Our team hand selects real fish on a daily basis as a ritual and deep commitment to those who allow us the pleasure of serving them. Our restaurant's recipes and methods are rich in decades of experience, while our dining area commands a stylish contemporary edge. Our expert staff isn't just here to serve, but really to be a guide into a unique, Japanese experience through a menu of thoughtful and flavorful selections.
Family owned and located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Kombu Sushi provides guests with the familiar flavors of Japan in a contemporary yet relaxed atmosphere. We invite you, your friends, your dogs and family to dine with us. Pet menu available.
Experience Japanese culinary tradition at Lucky Mizu, a restaurant that feels like dining in a music box. Beneath a 40-foot Earth Harp, guests will indulge in a selection of sushi and sashimi and explore the art of cooking with water - featuring shabu-shabu (boil) and seiro-mushi (steam), featuring the world’s finest meats, seafood, and fresh produce, all beautifully presented.The ethereal space is lined with cherry blossoms, good luck charms, and butterfly infinity mirrors. When performers play the Earth Harp and drums at the center of the room, the entire restaurant turns into an enormous, immersive musical instrument.Please note that we are an Adults Only (21+) restaurant after 9:00 PM. Parking validation is available.For parties of 7 or more, please email restaurants@level8dtla.com.
Katsuya est le choix des lecteurs du Los Angeles Times dans la catégorie "Best Sushi Restaurant" en Californie du Sud. Il fait parti des "50 meilleurs restaurants aux États-Unis" de OpenTable. Grace à la complicité du Maître Sushi Katsuya Uechi et du designer Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck est un réel régal pour les sens. Avec des spécialités de cocktails, des sushis uniques et plateaux de sashimis spectaculaires, le chef Uechi adapte avec grande habileté les saveurs japonaises aux papilles Américaines.
Les spécialités comprennent le Riz croustillant au thon épicé, le Yellowtail Sashimi aux Jalapeño avec du cabillaud noir mariné au miso. Avec grand talent et un exigeant sens du détail, Katsuya by Starck donne un nouveau ton à la cuisine japonaise.
