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Classic sushi rolls, Japanese small plates & housemade tofu are served at this modern izakaya.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 362 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 613-1415
Website: https://gazen-la.com/
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Reviews
Christine L
Nice Izakaya right around the corner of Little Tokyo. Staff is friendly and vibes are chill. Drinks and food are delicious. My friend tried some of their sake and really enjoyed the taste as well as the presentation. We started with the Signature Tofu Sampler which is all three of their original housemade tofu, served side by side in a beautiful three bowl tray. The first was their classic tofu in a traditional style that is served with a house miso paste and you could toss on some roasted green tea salt to your own tastes. I think this might have been my favorite because it was so effortlessly simple and tasty. Their creamy tofu is extra soft tofu made from fresh cream and soymilk, with a dashi cream broth. They asked us to eat this one as is and not to add any additional salt or sauces. Lastly, was the black sesame tofu which is a creative take on the original tofu infused with black sesame. They suggested adding in some wasabi and soy sauce that really enhanced the flavoring. If you are a fan of tofu, I highly recommend trying this sampler. The Omelette Noodles with Simmered Wagyu Beef is just ok. Loved the omelette and wagyu beef. The noodles were fine but I think the dish was overpowered by the seasoning. Not my favorite but that is probably just based on my personal taste preferences. The Grilled Salmon Chazuke was fantastic. It is a rice porridge dish mixed with dashi and topped with a beautiful piece of grilled salmon. We also tried a couple pieces of nigiri and I loved the Chu-Toro ones. Definitley not a bad choice if you are looking for casual but yummy dining in this area.
Now for my standard comments. The location is clean and well kept. Comfortable indoor seating. There is also a decently sized outdoor seating area as well.
… moreNow for my standard comments. The location is clean and well kept. Comfortable indoor seating. There is also a decently sized outdoor seating area as well.
Hanna Khoury
Very good quality food, very authentic. great ingredients, clean restaurant. Absolutely fantastic meal. Sushi was great, soba noodles were very yummy. Absolutely recommend the yuzu tofu salad, it was the best thing.
… moreCara L.
Great food, great hospitality, great vibes! Located right at the corner of Japan village too and has 2 hour parking validation.
Absolutely loved the tofu sampler! The tofu is all made in house and paired with such unique flavors. The tamagoyaki omelette is so fluffy and flavorful! Skirt steak is so tender as well. Delicious and fairly priced meal!
… moreAbsolutely loved the tofu sampler! The tofu is all made in house and paired with such unique flavors. The tamagoyaki omelette is so fluffy and flavorful! Skirt steak is so tender as well. Delicious and fairly priced meal!
Eric Kang
Friendly staff, excellent food, and great atmosphere all around. Staff are very attentive to your needs.
There’s a very good chance you might have missed this restaurant as it slightly off the beaten path but this is one of the best dining experience I had in Little Tokyo. I’ve been here multiple times before and it’s been exquisite experience every time.
Price of food is similar to any other sushi restaurants you’d find in the central plaza but their quality stands above the rest.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to simply eat great food.
Keep in mind of their hours of operations as they have a small break in their service to swap from their lunch menu to dinner menu.
… moreThere’s a very good chance you might have missed this restaurant as it slightly off the beaten path but this is one of the best dining experience I had in Little Tokyo. I’ve been here multiple times before and it’s been exquisite experience every time.
Price of food is similar to any other sushi restaurants you’d find in the central plaza but their quality stands above the rest.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to simply eat great food.
Keep in mind of their hours of operations as they have a small break in their service to swap from their lunch menu to dinner menu.
Ippei Kanehara
They have very good authentic Japanese probably my favorite izakaya spot in LA, I recommend their tofu sampler and beef tongue, they also have very hood quality sashimi as well, highly recommended
… moreHody Chan
We went there twice for our 1 week trip! Excellent service with amazing food! Totally Japanese food, highly recommended!
… moreAda
Ordered two set meals and the tofu trio.
The tofu is highly recommended — really unique, something I’ve never tried before, and not expensive at all. But the other two set meals were disappointing. Honestly, you’d be better off just buying sashimi from the supermarket — the food didn’t taste fresh.
… moreThe tofu is highly recommended — really unique, something I’ve never tried before, and not expensive at all. But the other two set meals were disappointing. Honestly, you’d be better off just buying sashimi from the supermarket — the food didn’t taste fresh.
Rodrigo “funning”
I took my father here because he was craving Japanese food and this was a quality spot.
Started with green tea and edemame which were great. The pork sausage was delicious but a lot of pieces. I had their miso cod which was excellent along with their tempura. I ordered one of their sashimi plates and it was delicious with phenomenal fish quality.
The chicken karrage was also very delicious. My father and I had an excellent lunch and dining experience.
I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items.
… moreStarted with green tea and edemame which were great. The pork sausage was delicious but a lot of pieces. I had their miso cod which was excellent along with their tempura. I ordered one of their sashimi plates and it was delicious with phenomenal fish quality.
The chicken karrage was also very delicious. My father and I had an excellent lunch and dining experience.
I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items.
Akiko Pealatere
I had a wonderful experience at Izakaya Gazen in downtown Los Angeles. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the drinks, especially the Yuzu cider, were fantastic. Highly recommended!
… moreJACK CHEN
The portions are small and the prices are high. The worse part is the the long wait for the food to come out. It looks like they are really short staffed.
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