Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Daikokuya
327 1st StBest ramen in town. Long line and cash only
Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StBest Sushi in town. Long line and a bit expensive
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo
132 S Central AvePopular ramen spot
Curry House Japanese Curry & Spaghetti
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StDifferent type of japanese food
Manna Korean BBQ
333 Alameda StreetAll You Can Eat Korean BBQ
Cafe Demitasse
135 San Pedro StFriends don't let friends go to Starbucks...
Frances Bakery & Coffee
404 East 2nd StreetThey have good croissants
Wurstküche
800 East 3rd StreetExotic Sausages, Beer and Fries
Urth Caffé
459 S Hewitt StNice place to have a brunch with nice outdoor seating
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveSweet and savory pies + nice coffee
EdiBOL
Nice Rice bowls. Good for vegetarians
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdVegetarian restaurant
Blacktop Coffee
826 E 3rd StSmall coffee place with nice outdoor seating
Umami Burger Arts District
Nice burger place, a bit on the expensive side
Shabu-Shabu House
127 Japanese Village Plaza MallDifferent type of japanese food
Honda-Ya
333 South Alameda StreetYakitori style japanese food
Drinks & Nightlife
Far Bar
347 1st StreetNice outdoor space in the back of the alley
Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StHuge and very popular brewery
Eightytwo
707 E 4th PlArcade video games, pinball machines and full bar
Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction AveNice brewery
Everything Else
Yogurtland
310 S La Brea AveSelf Serve Frozen Yogurt
Beard Papa's
2130 Sawtelle BlvdCream puffs and boba
Mikawaya
118 Japanese Village Plaza MallMochi Ice Cream
Arts & Culture
Interesting place to learn about Japanese American history.
75 paikallista suosittelee
Japanilais-amerikkalainen kansallismuseo
100 N Central AveInteresting place to learn about Japanese American history.
If you are into Contemporary Arts. They usually have nice temporary exhibits.
401 paikallista suosittelee
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveIf you are into Contemporary Arts. They usually have nice temporary exhibits.
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StNew Art Gallery
Sightseeing
Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Japanese Village Plaza MallThe Heart of Little Tokyo
James Irvine Garden
244 San Pedro StNice garden in the middle of the city. Closed on weekends
Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
120 S Los Angeles StJapanese garden on the 3rd floor of the hotel
Essentials
Little Tokyo Market Place
333 S Alameda StGroceries store with mostly japanese items
Grow the Produce Shop
C 300 S Santa Fe AveOrganic Groceries store
Marukai Market
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StJapanese groceries store