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Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$$
Mutsu
Mutsu is a japanese restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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10.0
Based on 321 reviews
Best Japanese Restaurants in Los Angeles: 39 Picks for 2026
The best Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
39 restaurantsAvg rating 9.3$$ – $$$$Updated June 2026
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Top Japanese picks in Los Angeles
Fast answers for diners comparing japanese restaurants in Los Angeles. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
Te Isshoku Sushi • Made to Order Take-Out
Te Isshoku Sushi • Made to Order Take-Out suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
hidden gemdate night
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10.0
Based on 150 reviews
3
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
MUSUME
MUSUME is the kind of japanese room in Los Angeles you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
sushidinnerdate night
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10.0
Based on 83 reviews
4
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Japanese•Los Angeles•value
JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield
JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield is an easy japanese option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation. Hokkaido Scallop w/ organic dry miso and Miso Glazed Eggplant also give you a decent sense of the menu.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.8
Based on 3221 reviews
5
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Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
Azai Hand Roll Sushi
Azai Hand Roll Sushi is the kind of japanese room in Los Angeles you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.8
Based on 1307 reviews
6
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Japanese•Los Angeles•value
REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN
REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN is a sensible japanese call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.8
Based on 1155 reviews
7
Japanese•Los Angeles•value
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Little Tokyo
HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Little Tokyo is an easy japanese option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.8
Based on 348 reviews
8
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
Sushi Tomoki
Sushi Tomoki is the kind of japanese room in Los Angeles you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.8
Based on 195 reviews
9
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$$
Izakaya Funhouse
Izakaya Funhouse is a sensible japanese restaurant call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
hidden gem
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9.8
Based on 63 reviews
10
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$$
Soan By Sasabune Express
Soan By Sasabune Express is an easy japanese restaurant option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
hidden gem
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9.8
Based on 35 reviews
11
Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Koi Kaze Ramen Bar
Koi Kaze Ramen Bar is a sensible japanese call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.6
Based on 720 reviews
12
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar
UMIAI Hand Roll & Sake Bar suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Cucumber Seaweed Salad and Miso Soup also give you a decent sense of the menu.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.6
Based on 251 reviews
13
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
Izakaya Go Los Angeles
Izakaya Go Los Angeles suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.6
Based on 199 reviews
14
Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Torisoba Tonsho
Torisoba Tonsho is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Juicy Karaage and Chicken Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.6
Based on 147 reviews
15
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Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$$
MICHELIN ★★
Hayato
Hayato suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese restaurant that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
japanesemichelin stardate night
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9.6
Based on 94 reviews
16
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
UOBEI
UOBEI is a sensible japanese restaurant call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
hidden gem
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9.6
Based on 50 reviews
17
Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Tatsu Ramen
Tatsu Ramen is a japanese restaurant in Los Angeles in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Pickled Cucumber and Juicy Pork Bun also give you a decent sense of the menu.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.4
Based on 598 reviews
18
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Japanese•Torrance•value
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.2
Based on 2750 reviews
19
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Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.2
Based on 1694 reviews
20
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Japanese•Torrance•value
Local Kitchen
Local Kitchen is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.2
Based on 1440 reviews
21
Japanese•Torrance•value
Depot Restaurant
Depot Restaurant is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well. Rock Shrimp Sausages and Crispy Calamari & Homemade Chutney also give you a decent sense of the menu.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.2
Based on 456 reviews
22
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
Sushi Palace
Sushi Palace suits a night out in Los Angeles when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
sushidinnerdate night
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9.2
Based on 203 reviews
23
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$
Kinjiro
Kinjiro is a japanese restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 148 reviews
24
Japanese•Torrance•value
Salt & Pearl
Salt & Pearl is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.2
Based on 103 reviews
25
Japanese•Torrance•value
Wagyu Butcher Japanese BBQ
Wagyu Butcher Japanese BBQ is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.2
Based on 89 reviews
26
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Japanese•Torrance•value
Black Bear Diner Torrance
Black Bear Diner Torrance is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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9.0
Based on 3782 reviews
27
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Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles is a sensible japanese call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.0
Based on 3248 reviews
28
Google
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
Marugame Monzo
Marugame Monzo is a japanese restaurant pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1620 reviews
29
Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is an easy japanese option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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9.0
Based on 610 reviews
30
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
Soregashi
Soregashi is a sensible japanese restaurant call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
bistrohidden gem
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9.0
Based on 88 reviews
31
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Japanese•Los Angeles•value
Daikokuya Little Tokyo
Daikokuya Little Tokyo is a sensible japanese call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well. Daikoku Ramen and Tsukemen also give you a decent sense of the menu.
noodlesdinnerjapanese
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8.8
Based on 4425 reviews
32
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Japanese•Torrance•value
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a sensible japanese call in Torrance in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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8.8
Based on 2931 reviews
33
Japanese•Los Angeles•moderate
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is a japanese pick in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
sushidinnerdate night
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8.8
Based on 1111 reviews
34
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
OOmasa
OOmasa is an easy japanese restaurant option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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8.8
Based on 799 reviews
35
Japanese•Torrance•value
North Italia Del Amo
North Italia Del Amo is a japanese restaurant in Torrance in Los Angeles that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. White Truffle Garlic Bread and Cacio E Pepe Arancini also give you a decent sense of the menu.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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8.8
Based on 509 reviews
36
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Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
BIB GOURMAND
Tsubaki
Tsubaki is a sensible japanese restaurant call in Los Angeles in Los Angeles when you want something that usually lands well.
japanesebib gourmand
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8.8
Based on 358 reviews
37
Google
Japanese•Torrance•value
Yamashiro Hollywood
Yamashiro Hollywood is one of the better-known japanese spots in Torrance in Los Angeles, which makes it a practical place to start. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Sashimi Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
dinnerhidden gemjapanese
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8.6
Based on 5746 reviews
38
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Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$$
MICHELIN ★
Morihiro
Morihiro is an easy japanese restaurant option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
japanesemichelin star
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8.6
Based on 132 reviews
39
Google
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$
MICHELIN ★
Shibumi
Shibumi is an easy japanese restaurant option in Los Angeles in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
japanesemichelin star
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8.0
Based on 255 reviews
Common questions about Japanese in Los Angeles
What are the best Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles?
The top Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles include Mutsu, Te Isshoku Sushi • Made to Order Take-Out, MUSUME. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles?
Mutsu is among the highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles, with a 10.0 Google rating across 321 reviews.
How much does Japanese food cost in Los Angeles?
Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles range from $$ to $$$$. Most mid-range options fall in the value range.
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