3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

“Daikokuya offers rice bowls and ramen and a no-frills Japanese restaurant. The staff members are well-trained, polite, attentive, and know what they are doing. They use homemade, tender pork belly char shu, which makes the daikoku ramen special. Their daikoku ramen is prepared by boiled egg, seasoned bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and green onion in pork soup. They provide a social atmosphere to dig into piping hot bowls of flavorful (porky) broth and chewy noodles. The customers love to savour their speciality daikoku ramen. Daikokuya is the perfect restaurant for any family gatherings and dates with your loved ones. They are offering both indoor and outdoor seating.”

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“Yamashiro is a Hollywood landmark that sits 250 feet in the hills of Hollywood. They have a beautiful ambience inside and outside, with ponds throughout the property. They have a Japanese garden in the centre of the restaurant, and outside their patio has a view of all of Los Angeles. Yamashiro serves Sushi & Cal-Asian fare amid gardens & a koi pond viewing the city. Their dynamic culinary team welcomes you to experience their Asian-inspired Californian fare. They have an all-new menu, revamped cocktail program, and plenty of open-air seating that includes encased tent covers and heat lamps. Their menu also offers a large variety of pancakes, french toast, and egg options.”

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“Tatsu Ramen provides a Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients and iPad ordering. The ambience is clean with wood panelling and lighting. Tatsu Ramen has experience serving staff and is a professional chief cook. Ryu Isobe produces handcrafted, customizable recipes for this unique little nook on Sawtelle. The customers can enjoy their delicious foods in a comfortable atmosphere with an impressive music selection. Indoor and outdoor seating available here. Their noodles have great bounce, and the flavours take you back to udon shops in Japan. They have a vegetarian option on the menu. They also serve naked ramen and hippie ramen for vegans. You can also get free corn & condiments.”

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