(323) 936-9353
131 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0728
-118.3442
Neighborhoods: Central LA, La Brea
What People Are Saying About Inaka Natural Foods Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Both loud talkers and pensive readers settle into comfy wood chairs and find common ground in the minimalist, off-white dining room. Inaka's been serving organic Japanese fare--no sugar, eggs or animal fat--for close to three decades. Dishes include soups like Kabocha pumpkin or mixed bean soup. Inaka bowls are a mix of daily beans, kabocha, ohitashi (marinated greens), tofu and sea vegetable over brown rice. Side orders of deep-fried tofu are garnished with ohitashi and radish; drinks include cold-roasted barley tea.
10/08/08
Authentic Inaka
by GatitaRosita
Inaka has high quality organic macrobiotic panAsian food in a down tempo, fresh, atmosphere. I was delighted with their friendly service. Over all it was a simply restorative and enjoyable experience. I hopw it will be a long time favorite.
09/25/08
Super-Healthy-Restaurant
by Misawa83
A rare jewel in the rough. My boyfriend is a vegan and I love fish - this is a place that meets both our needs. Healthy yet delicious food for the vegetarian, I recommend this place for those who like organic food and Japanese food. If you eat fish, you'll love the chilean bass with lotus roots, gobo, miso soup, and bean spouts. My boyfriend orders the yakisoba (Japanese noodles) everytime. This place is so exotic and different; it is one of my favorite restaurants. If my boyfriend was not a vegan I would never have found this place. A good source to find more restaurants like this one is at website happycow - a healthy guide to vegetarian and healthy restaurants.
08/13/08
Exquisite macrobiotic food, still wonderful after all these years!
by fnsa
We are SO LUCKY to have Inaka in a trendoid place like LA where few longtimers survive. The atmosphere is calm and serene. It's not a showy place, you can go there hiding from the world. But the food is the true star. I'm amazed why it's not packed every night. Pure flavors, exquisite Japanese combinations brimming with health. Kombu, wakame, hijiki, natto, superb miso...aaah....Plenty of refills of genmai-cha. Tofu chocolate pudding is awesome. There are a few fish dishes but I only get the vegetarian combinations. I hope Inaka lives on and on and on...
- Pros: Everything, from the food to service to ambiance
- Cons: None. Absolutely none.
The Details on Inaka Natural Foods Restaurant
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As the food is thoughtfully prepared--not rushed--diners can call ahead and place an order so it will be ready for them on, or near, arrival.
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