Best Lunch Restaurants in Little Tokyo

270 restaurants available nearby

1. Eigikutei

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 2 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. Chado Tea Room - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Join us for afternoon tea at the Japanese American National Museum. Sharing a beautiful outdoor space with the museum, our tea room can accommodate parties of up to 20 people. We are a Los Angeles-based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

3. Le Petit Paris

4.5

Awesome(2919)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.

4. Openaire

4.4

Awesome(2337)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 30 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

5. Drago Centro

4.7

Exceptional(3721)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world. DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

6. 71Above

4.7

Exceptional(5933)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Offering elevated modern American cuisine by Chef Javier Lopez, 71Above boasts breathtaking ocean views from Malibu to Laguna Hills, along with spectacular views of Los Angeles and the surrounding mountain ranges. 71Above is a Michelin level experience featuring the finest ingredients, world-class wine list and craft cocktails. The Restaurant and Skylounge have a Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.71Above features a 3 course Prix-Fixe menu for dinner only. We kindly ask all dining room guests to participate in the coursed menu. Please be aware, any seating requests are noted, but not guaranteed. WINDOW TABLES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. 18% service charge is added to all checks. Valet is available at 633 W. 5th Street or Self parking is available under the building at 633 W. Hope Place. $18 for 3 hours.

7. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(228)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

8. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1496)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 15 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.

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9. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3543)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

The Takami Sushi & Robata restaurant is the only eatery in DTLA that offers rooftop dining 21 floors above the city. We provide a 360-degree city view of Los Angeles and are located within 1 mile of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Bradbury Building, and The Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy Takami's exquisite sushi-grade seafood and succulent steak. You can also experience an elevated dining atmosphere with a rooftop bar, crafted cocktails, and three distinct kitchens - Sushi, Robata, and Asian Fusion.

10. JOEY DTLA

4.5

Awesome(111)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

*Looking to book for 7+ people? Email us at DTLA.reservations@joeyrestaurants.com and someone will get back to you shortly!*JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Wrapping the corner of 7th and S Flower St with the largest street level patio downtown Los Angeles, JOEY DTLA features a theatre kitchen, a stunning stone bartop and a custom wine wall in the lounge. The dining room showcases a large commissioned art piece by Los Angeles local, America Martin, an interior willow tree that provides an oasis within the city.

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HeatherVIP
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of our favourite restaurants in the area. Jamie was as charming and knowledgeable as ever! My only note is they tend to dress salads heavily. Ask for dressing the side of you prefer lighter dressed salad. Bravo Drago!
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Drago CentroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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KyleVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 5, 2025
Fantastic experience. Some of the best curated omakase around. The ambience was quiet, clean, and modern. Loved it.
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EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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4.7
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Luis
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Had a wonderful time celebrating my partner's birthday. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the restaurant's ambiance was perfect. We loved the location and the decorations, it's a beautiful restaurant, it reminded me of old L.A. We will definitely be coming back for more.
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Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.5
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heather
Los Angeles •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
The experience at Openaire this morning was so such a lovely way to spend our first meal of 2025. The staff was very special . So warm , attentive , intentional and present ! We truly felt like guests in someone's home . The food matched the rest of the sweet vibe at Openaire . If we lived closer we would come more often . h and when we left they also greeted us a warm goodbye and showed appreciation for us coming.
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OpenairePrice: Expensive• Californian• Koreatown
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4.4
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JanP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
food was not as good as it normally is… a bit bland
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Chado Tea Room - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.6

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270 restaurants available nearby

1. Eigikutei

2. Chado Tea Room - Downtown

3. Le Petit Paris

4. Openaire

5. Drago Centro

6. 71Above

7. Manuela

8. Cara Cara

9. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

10. JOEY DTLA

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