Best Casual Restaurants in Little Tokyo

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1. Eigikutei

4.9

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 5 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

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2. Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo

4.8

Exceptional(130)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Under new management; we are no longer taking any of regular dinning nor Omakase reservations. Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

3. NIKU X

4.4

Awesome(213)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

NIKU X offers an unlimited Fresh A5 Wagyu and Luxury Seafood Buffet dining experience, located in the heart if Downtown Los Angeles. We have two dining styles that include our Self-Service $99 and Full-Service $139 experiences. Both feature fresh sushi, A5 Wagyu steaks, king crab and more.

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

5. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5

Awesome(1328)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 39 times today

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

6. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1465)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

7. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2118)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Rossoblu celebrates chef Steve Samson’s two home cities, Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The menu features house made salumi, soulful pastas, market produce, and wood grilled fish and meats.Located in downtown’s City Market South, the site of Los Angeles’s original produce market, Rossoblu’s vaulted dining room and open kitchen create a festive dining environment. The restaurant’s private outdoor piazza allows al fresco diners to feel far removed from the nearby city bustle. An intimate basement wine cellar can be reserved for private parties.

8. La Lo La Rooftop

4.0

Excellent(290)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown

Located on the 34th floor of the recently debuted AC Hotel Downtown LA, La Lo La Rooftop, is an ethereal, sophisticated oasis high above the heart of DTLA. Spanning almost 4,000 sq.ft, the expansive wraparound rooftop, designed by award-winning design studio Yabu Pushelberg, provides an intimate setting for visitors and locals. Guests are invited to enjoy specialty cocktails, Spanish-style tapas, and a rotating program of live music and DJs — all with commanding 270 degree views of the city. Please call 213-789-7650 ext 8650 with any questions.

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9. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3609)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.

10. Proabition DTLA

4.2

Awesome(466)

Price: Moderate

• American • Little Tokyo

Booked 6 times today

Proabition sits in the center of the fashion hub L.A Fashion District. We feature a progressive American/California cuisine. We offer a year round alfresco dining experience with an aesthetic indoor outdoor enclosed patio. Our beverage program offers a robust collection of spirits and truly artisanal products notably Whiskey, Mezcal and Tequila. Weekend dinner experiences feature live music, fire dancers, our Speakeasy the "Monocole" and culinary and beverage experiences. Please note that we take every request under consideration, however, we can't guarantee that all requests will always be met. We offer valet parking Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm - 2 am and Sundays from 11 am - 6 pm. Parking structure is available across our venue.

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Harry
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Arguably the best overall meal we had during our visit to LA. Every item we ordered was uniquely special in terms of quality, flavor profile and presentation. Our server assisted us with her knowledge of the menu, to ensure we ordered the right amount, and did not miss anything special. Add the chapulines to the guacamoles, and do not miss the frijoles refritos!!
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LA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District
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4.5
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Brenda
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were able to find street parking. The restaurant was festive and surrounding area was well lighted. We sat at the bar while waiting to be seated. Cocktails were good and strong! We chose the prix fixe menu including dessert - brussels, corn, beets, clams, sea bass, and added the crispy pork belly - all was so savory and delightful! Ambiance was pretty! Service by Claire was awesome! Overall fantastic! We will go back for more! Great job Girl and The Goat!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Bobby
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Gozen is highly recommended. Excellent presentation, fresh Ingredients, superb value. We had great dining experience!
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EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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4.9
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Vincent
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was an amazing experience, the service was top tier, Mike our server was extraordinary. Thank you so much.
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NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.4
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Minh
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Food was awesome, service was awesome. The sushi was super fresh.
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Sushi Enya - Little TokyoPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.8

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300 restaurants available nearby

1. Eigikutei

2. Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo

3. NIKU X

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. LA Cha Cha Chá

6. Cara Cara

7. Rossoblu

8. La Lo La Rooftop

9. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

10. Proabition DTLA

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