Japanese

Did you know that Koreatown is not just for Korean stuff, but for Japanese as well? One could confidently argue that after Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles, Ktown is the next destination for fans of Japanese goodies!

Aside from being home to dozens of Japanese restaurants, ranging from izakayas to ramen bars, Koreatown is also home to stores like Daiso and Shibuyala that sell tons of cute items from Japan.

And Korean supermarkets like H-mart carry a wide variety of Japanese food items, including fresh produce (nagaimo, for example), natto, shirataki, snacks and beverages.

Kuishimbo on 6th

Address: 3407 W 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: (213) 380-5049

A small Japanese eatery on the ground floor of the Royal Plaza building on the northwest corner of 6th & Catalina.

There is another Kuishimbo on Wilshire, near Wilton Place.

Marie Nails at the Plaza – Closed

Address: 928 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: (213) 388-3227

Part of a popular Japanese franchise