Downtown's Japanese core since 1885: shabu-shabu basements, mochi at Fugetsu-Do since 1903, ramen on First Street, and Sushi Gen in Honda Plaza.
Little Tokyo has been downtown LA's Japanese core since 1885. Fugetsu-Do has made mochi here since 1903, shabu-shabu simmers in the basements, ramen lines First Street, and Sushi Gen holds Honda Plaza. It remains one of the most complete Japanese food districts in America.
The full Little Tokyo food guide is still being researched. In the meantime, see the Los Angeles food guide for the places we cover, or the neighbourhood index.
Private tour · 3 hours
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Guided tour · 3.5 hours
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2h 30m
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