Restaurants near Japanese American National Museum

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Hearts and Flame

4.3

Awesome(279)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 11 times today

Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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2. Chado Tea Room - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 8 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. Eigikutei

4.6

Exceptional(102)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 14 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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4. Sushi Enya - Little Tokyo

4.9

Exceptional(134)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 7 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.

5. TENSHO

4.9

Exceptional(70)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Shabu-Shabu) • Little Tokyo

Booked 8 times today

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.

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6. Cali Chilli Downtown Los Angeles

4.4

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Chef Mural Manjunath has received four consecutive Michelin stars for his modern take on Indian cuisine. He took an innovative approach by blending traditional Indian flavors with Southeast Asian cuisine to deliver a truly unique experience. At Cali Chilli, we hope to bring you a similar experience through an Indian twist on traditional American dishes. Located at AVA Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles, a block from Redbird, opposite Double Tree by Hilton, Cali Chilli boasts intimate and cozy seating, and some outdoor seating to enjoy the weather ( coming soon), perfect for any occasion. Butter Chicken Pot Pie, Chef Mural's take on traditional Butter Chicken, Vindaloo, Chef's Signature cut filet mignon are among the favorites

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7. (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Jamaican • Little Tokyo

Booked 14 times today

(abeautifullife) Jamaican was founded in 2013. Our Culinary style draws from our Jamaican heritage with Asian & Indian influences. Using generational family recipes as our guide, we take our guests on a culinary journey with exuberant & bright flavors. At our Second Location, (abeautifullife) Jamaican Kitchen, we have expanded our vision with farm to table ingredients which are sustainably sourced. Here, we have crafted a culinary sweet spot that reimagines modern Jamaican cuisine through a prism of playful sophistication. Curating a space where the energy of Downtown LA, and a calm Caribbean breeze collide. Mixing up cocktails that takes you on an Island vacation, enhanced by the sounds of our Resident Djs spinning Hip Hop Dancehall, and Reggae. From the moment you walk into the space you are transported to the cozy confines of our family's living room, with inviting textures & a welcoming crew that invites you to become a part of our ever-unfolding story, & our extended family.

8. Bar Asobu

new

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$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Izakaya) • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

New Japanese Izakaya. Very cozy and cool inside! Please enjoy Chef's special Japanese food

9. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11896)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French / American • Downtown

Booked 226 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

10. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(5031)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 96 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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Andy
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had our first omakase here and it was very delicious experience. We order the Yawaragi crusine course. Our sushi chef was a lady name Mihoh I believed and she was very skilled and talented. Will definitely come back and try other crusine courses.
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EigikuteiPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Tokyo
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4.6
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Ivan
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the restaurant! First time going there and the food and everything else was amazing. My girlfriend and I will need to come back to try other items in their menu. Drinks were really good too.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.3
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Bianca
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Fantastic restaurant!! One of my favorite sushi spots for dinner
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Sushi Enya - Little TokyoPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.9
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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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4.7
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gavinVIP
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Great as always. Weekly treats can’t wait to go back
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TENSHOPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Shabu-Shabu)• Little Tokyo
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4.9

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