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30 Spots on Sawtelle: L.A.'s "Little Osaka" 30 Spots on Sawtelle: L.A.'s "Little Osaka" RSS

By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles

Desperately seeking sushi ...
Desperately seeking sushi ...
Once a blooming strip of Japanese nurseries, the six-block area of Sawtelle between Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevards is now a booming stretch filled with sushi restaurants, noodle shops, Japanese pop culture and more. Find out why this funky nook is West L.A.'s best kept secret.
On This Page: Fish, Fish, Fish!, Oodles of Noodles, Meaty Meals & More, Sweets & Treats, Shopping & Styling, Music & Flowers

Fish, Fish, Fish!

  1. Hide Sushi

    2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    No fuss, just fish at this neighborhood favorite get-it-to-go sushi spot.

  2. Zip Fusion Sushi

    11301 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Asian-fusion, pulsing electronic beats and exposed plumbing bring arty, urban vibe to Westside strip mall.

  3. Bar Hayama

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    1803 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Sushi, stars and firepits create a romantic and elegant Japanese spot on Sawtelle.

  4. Kiriko Sushi

    11301 W Olympic Blvd Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA
    Inventive seafood-centric creations bring throngs of sushi-loving Westsiders to this tiny storefront eatery.

  5. Yuzando

    2004 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Elegant sushi spot on Sawtelle features a treasure trove of rare, seasonal fish.

Oodles of Noodles

  1. Asahi Ramen

    2027 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Piping-hot bowls of springy ramen are the draw at this no-nonsense noodle shop.

  2. Chabuya Tokyo Noodle Bar

    2002 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Westside mini-Little Toyko on Sawtelle adopts affordable Japanese noodle bar.

  3. Curry House

    2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Informal families and trendy couples flock to this lively spot for Japanese curry.

Meaty Meals & More

  1. Sawtelle Kitchen

    2024 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Sawtelle hot spot offers intriguing Italian and American cuisine with a Japanese flair for both daring and conservative palettes.

  2. Orris

    2006 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Culinary wizard behind Pasadena's Shiro restaurant interprets internationally inspired small plates.

  3. GR/Eats

    2050 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Offshoot of Giant Robot store offers cafeteria-style ambiance and eclectic menu to neighborhood foot traffic.

  4. Restaurant 2117

    2117 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Japanese cuisine combines with Western influences at this quiet cafe on Little Osaka's restaurant row.

  5. Manpuku Tokyo BBQ

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    2125 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Japanese barbecue serves up authentic dishes in a warm, traditonal setting.

  6. Blue Marlin

    2121 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Playful surf-and-sand decor reflects this Japanese-Italian-French cafe's unique take on food.

Sweets & Treats

  1. Beard Papa Sweets Cafe

    2130 Sawtelle Blvd Ste 110, Los Angeles, CA
    Pipin' hot pastry puff phenomenon heads for the Japanese enclave of Sawtelle Boulevard.

  2. Volcano Tea

    2111 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Progenitor of the L.A. boba craze, this laid-back strip mall cafe still packs 'em in.

  3. Lollicup Coffee & Tea

    2012 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Flavored coffees, teas and boba drinks in a cheery indoor and outdoor setting.

Shopping & Styling

  1. Giant Robot

    2015 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Toys are tops at this Japanese import shop.

  2. GR2

    2062 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Giant Robot's sister store offers more adult fare than its original comic-book-themed mothership with fine art, accent furniture and art books.

  3. Black Market

    2023 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Known as one of the smartest kids on the block, this Sawtelle mainstay continues to deliver cutting-edge fashions with flavor.

  4. Blu 82

    2025 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    This sleek shop is an explosion of cool urban kicks for shoe freaks and street wear geeks.

  5. Rimo

    2008 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Westside boutique features styles from Tokyo, denim, shoes, accessories and handbags. Lines include 2BFree, True Religion, Hudson, Junkfood, more.

  6. ANAP Clothing

    2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Dazzling junior fashions hidden inside the Sawtelle Place plaza.

  7. Happy Six

    2115 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Lively mini-shop within a mini-mall catering to the fun-loving girl in all of us.

  8. Satsuma Imports

    2029 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Sawtelle's mellow makeup store is also host to a plethora of Japanese treasures for the home.

  9. Taka Hair Salon

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    2010 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Bright, airy Sawtelle salon offers traditional Japanese hair straightening, Yuko treatments, eyelash perming, nails by design, waxing and more.

Music & Flowers

  1. Hashimoto Nursery

    1935 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Passed down in the Hashimoto family since before Sawtelle's development, this spectacular one-acre nursery supplies everything from bonsai to bouganvilliea.

  2. Tabuchi Nursery

    2001 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Greenery of all kinds can be found flowering at this friendly neighborhood Sawtelle nursery.

  3. Karaoke Bleu

    2064 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Karaoke bar on noodle row attracts a mixed crowd to sing or watch others take on classic rock and Japanese hits.

  4. YUU YUU KARAOKE

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    2130 Sawtelle Blvd Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA
    Formerly known as Yuu Yuu Karaoke, this alcohol-free karaoke club offers private rooms for up to 15 and English and Japanese systems with more than 40,000 songs.

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