Far East Asia

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: The long history of Japanese people in Boyle Heights is alive in every dish served at this classic restaurant.

Jun 27 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: Permanently Closed.

Jun 5 •

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA / HISTORICAL: One of Korea's most recognizable dishes is done very well here on Vermont Avenue in Koreatown.

May 16 •

대성로 Dae Sung Ro

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA / QUICK FIX: Does the latest KBBQ spot in a doomed Koreatown corner have a chance?

May 6 •

お多福 Otafuku

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: This Gardena izakaya is the type of place you take friends that you want to impress with one of Los Angeles's best…

Apr 11 •

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: The focus here is the famous tonkotsu ramen from Fukuoka, made by an award-winning chef from the city.

Mar 27 •

명인만두 Myung In Dumplings

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA / HISTORICAL: The Korean dumpling shop with the most fanfare is still at its best in Koreatown.

Mar 13 •

Hisaya Kyoto Chestnuts

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: An ode to the importance of chestnuts in Japan at this over ten year old shop in Torrance.

Mar 5 •

🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: Tucked away off Western Avenue south of Koreatown, the siren songs of black goat stew are calling.

Feb 14 •

Ramen Shack 屋台

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: Permanently Closed.

Feb 5 •

Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: Southern California's tempura master comes to us via Perú and a long stint in Tokyo.

Nov 29, 2024 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: This simple Torrance storefront is a gateway to a cold night in Tokyo sharing yakiniku with friends and family.

Oct 17, 2024 •

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