Nestled betwixt Downtown (proper), the Arts District and, ahem, Skid Row, to form a misfit tetrad of walkable neighborhoods, Little Tokyo is home to your next favorite restaurant coffee shop bar spot. Est. 1886 (i.e. in LA terms, pre-historic), it’s one of few remaining US Japantowns, and the well-documented taciturn cultural pride has protected its authenticity, skewing it less tourist-trap and more Taste of Tokyo.
There’s not too much to say about this neighborhood spot, apart from it is regarded as the best, although priciest, sushi experience in the area. Though there are, of course, lunch specials, whether you’re a seasoned explorer or an adventurous newbie, omakase (chef’s choice) at the bar is the way to go. As long as you have the appetite to back it up, the chef will meticulously prepare bite after bite of the best cuts of standard staples, alongside selections of the day’s freshest specialties.
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