Best Lunch Restaurants in Little Tokyo

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Beach CitiesDowntownEast LAHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando Valley / Valencia

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AlhambraArts DistrictAtwater VillageBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBurbank

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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268 restaurants available nearby

1. Eigikutei

4.6

Exceptional(103)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 7 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.

A photo of Chado Tea Room - Downtown restaurant

2. Chado Tea Room - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(59)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 10 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

4.3

Awesome(2929)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 28 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(2350)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 67 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

4.8

Exceptional(3726)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 8 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(5975)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 59 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(236)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 35 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. JOEY DTLA

4.5

Awesome(137)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 94 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.

9. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1515)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 54 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.

10. Zinqué - DTLA

4.6

Exceptional(539)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kae)

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Andy
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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oscar
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter(s) were amazing, friendly and absolutely took great care of me and my wife. 2nd time here for brunch and can’t wait to come back! There brunch and bottomless mimosas are 10/10.
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OpenairePrice: Expensive• Californian• Koreatown
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4.4
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Alejandro
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing experience. Would come again. But server was all over the place and was very hard to find when ready to order. Took about 45 minutes to place our order for the appetizer and took 3 hours total for our dinner experience which was a little too long. Other than that good experience.
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Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.3
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Steve
Los Angeles •66 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful space. Valentine’s Day and some restaurants fall short on special days, but great evening at Drago. Featured regular menu with no over priced “special” menu! Salad and homemade pasta were excellent. Extensive wine list. Very nice experience.
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Drago CentroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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JanP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 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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