Could Shin Sen Gumi Loosen Daikokuya's Hold on Downtown?
Early praise comes in for the customizable menu, pig ears, and house-made noodles.
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Hey Nidaime Tsujita, Start Serving The Ramen Already!
By the time the kitchen debuts its famous "artisan noodles," we worry Ramen Jinya will have the spotlight on Sawtelle.
Komida Opens October 6th, Giving Away a Year of Japanese Tacos
The best thing to come out of Yamashiro's farmers market is coming to the streets of Hollywood.
Tamaya Closes at Mitsuwa, What Should Take Its Place?
The uninspired rice bowl restaurant occupied a space other Mitsuwa employees call "cursed."
A Quick Look into 1,000 Years of Sushi History
Yoko Isaji toured a West L.A. audience through the evolution of sushi, from its origins in Southern China to its days as street food.
Downtown's Takumi Purchased By Japan's Kula Kaiten Sushi?
Conveyor belt sushi could replace a less-than-stellar competitor in Little Tokyo.
Agura's Owner Returns With a Vengeance (And a New Ramen Bar)
LaBrea's Ikemen counts ramen master Shigetoshi Nakamura as its executive chef.
Where to Eat Thorough 1,000 Years of Sushi History
Pressed stick sushi, leaf-wrapped sushi, and sushi in a box will be provided by an established Japanese restaurant during the event's two days.
Brock Kleweno's Komida Is Bringing Japanese Tacos to Hollywood
The Yamashiro chef confirms he's taking over the H Wood space.
Gold Goes Nostalgic Over Saint Estephe; Virbila Drinks in Ombra
The critic takes us on a trip back to the eighties, where even then, you could tell John Sedlar was on the cusp of great things.
What's Cooking at Osaka, Opening Mid-September on Hollywood Blvd.
The food amps up the Asian flavor profile, while sticking to Peruvian staples.
LAUSD Starts Anti-Obesity Campaign; Salt Can Also Harm Your Brain
The "I'm In" campaign seeks to promote new changes to school lunches.
Daikokuya Owners Agree to Pay $144,721 in Back Wages
Bishamon Group Restaurants gets busted for denying workers overtime.
A Look into Ramen Yamadaya, Open This Saturday in Culver City
The restaurant's prized tonkotsu ramen was previously only available in Torrance.
Harry Morton Hits Vegas and All We Get Is Another Japanese Burger Concept
At least chef Kerry Simon seems to like Fukuburger, coming to Hollywood this fall.
Sneak Peek at Chuko, Bringing Ramen to Prospect Heights
A pair of Morimoto veterans are behind the cozy Japanese spot.
Michael Cardenas' The Fat Spoon Takes Over East Restaurant, This Monday
The Laxy Ox and Aburiya Toranoko founder springs a unique new Japanese-Italian hybrid on Downtown.
California Shabu Shabu Opening Soon in Santa Monica
So far the menu loos more affordable than nearby Mizu 212 and you know those lines won't reach Shabu Shabu House levels for a few years.
Tsujita Finally Debuts, Ramen Still to Come
This Sawtelle newcomer just might rearrange the current ramen standings in L.A.
Virbila Praises M.B. Post; Gold Claims IOTA Coffee Is Perfect for Teenage Girls
In other news, The L.A. Times plans to run a restaurant review every other week now. Shouldn't a big city paper probably have a weekly review?