Best places: Japanese authentic restaurants in Los Angeles County

Cozy Japanese restaurant with a terrace offering snacks, sushi & ramen, plus teriyaki dishes.

Japanese counter-service joint with outdoor seating, serving ramen & gyozas, plus sake & beer.

Japanese-style pub food specialist serving ramen & other nibbles in an airy atmosphere.

Casual counter-serve spot serving Japanese teriyaki & curries, plus burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches.

👍👍 Hidden behind the Japan House in LA is a traditional kaiseki experience that feels like you were transported to Japan. UKA embodies fine dining. The seating consists of a set of tables with views of the LA skyline and a chef's counter. We had reservations at the chef's counter. The entire meal was...

Understated Japanese eatery turning out a variety of ramen soups, plus dumplings & other bites.

Creative sushi, robata grilled items & an extensive sake menu in a contemporary space.

👍👍 Tasty fried chicken better known as karaage in Japanese. The crust is very flavorful with seasoning. I like the karaage burger best with the jalapeño ranch aioli. Fries are seasoned. What is really great is that there is ample parking in the lot next door, which is really key in the Sawtelle neighbo...

Compact, low-key sushi spot dishing tempura, Japanese entrees & housemade noodles.

Unfussy eatery preparing traditional Japanese soups, noodles, rice dishes & fish.

👍👍 This place is so great. Video games while you wait. Awesome memorabilia and decorations s all over. Rotation of specialty desserts and baked goods. The Kyokos curry special with katsu is my favorite. The Spam musubi is great and flavorful even without the sauce. Loved the lightness of the sauce with...

An all-vegan/vegetarian menu sets this eatery apart from typical Japanese options.

Sushi, sashimi & izakaya-style grilled snacks served with sake in a casual setting with a patio.

Neighborhood izakaya showcasing seasonal small plates, noodle specialties, dumplings & drinks.

👍👍 🍤 🥦🧅The Veggie Tempura was some of the crunchiest and tastiest I've ever had!!! 🍜🥤The soup was pleasant and fresh. ❤️ 💙 Loved it!

Warm, minimalist eatery offering traditional à la carte sushi & sashimi & a chef's-choice menu.

Laid-back bistro with a sushi bar serving creative seafood rolls & traditional Japanese dishes.

👍👍 I have visited this establishment, in the middle of May 2022. The meal, that I have ordered was delicious, and well-made. It was a ramen noodle soup. Of course, the place was packed, since it was a Friday evening. However, the wait time to get seated was not long. The prices were not on the expensiv...

Highbrow, multicourse Japanese sushi & seasonal mains offered in sleek, modern quarters.

👍👍 A hidden gem if you ask me. Tapas are generously and well seasoned for the purpose of alcohol consumption. The sushi options are unique and special. Sake and shochu options are authentically Japanese and really quite divine. Things you generally wouldn’t find in regular Japanese restaurants. The...