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Based on 83 reviews
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Izakaya Gazen
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Izakaya Gazen is one of the best japanese restaurants in Los Angeles for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Little Tokyo.
Izakaya Gazen is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Rating (Google) 4.5
449 reviews
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4.5
Rating
Based on 449 reviews
Best used for
dinner and Little Tokyo dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Little Tokyo · 362 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
4.5 from 449 reviews
Phone
(213) 613-1415
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What makes Izakaya Gazen worth the move
Izakaya Gazen is a clean first click in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles when you want a japanese option you can trust. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 449 Google reviews.
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Public rating
4.5 from 449 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and Little Tokyo dinner
Style
Japanese in Little Tokyo
Spend
Good value
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Google rating: 4.5 from 449 reviews
Price point: value
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4.5 from 449 reviews
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Quick details
- Address
- 362 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Phone
- (213) 613-1415
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 4.5 (449 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Little Tokyo
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Izakaya Gazen serve?
Izakaya Gazen is a Japanese restaurant located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. Izakaya Gazen is an easy japanese option in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles to suggest without needing a long explanation.
What is Izakaya Gazen best for?
Izakaya Gazen is best for little tokyo dinner, lunch, dinner, classic, ramen, sushi. Izakaya Gazen is a clean first click in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles when you want a japanese option you can trust. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 449 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Izakaya Gazen?
Izakaya Gazen is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.5 from 449 reviews
Is Izakaya Gazen worth visiting?
Izakaya Gazen holds a 4.5 Google rating from 449 reviews. Izakaya Gazen is a clean first click in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles when you want a japanese option you can trust. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 449 Google reviews.
Where is Izakaya Gazen located?
Izakaya Gazen is located at 362 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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