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My friends and I came here for dinner after shopping around in Little Tokyo. We arrived 5 minutes before they opened at 5:30, and we were seated right away. I would suggest to make a reservation if possible as it did get quite busy and they have limited seating outdoors. The owner was friendly and helpful by giving us recommendations and giving us options for hot/cold water or tea. We got the sukiyaki from the regular menu and the black cod dinner set from the dinner menu. 10/10 for both dishes, they were delicious and comforting. We also got the creme brûlée (matcha and vanilla) and the zenzai. I really enjoyed the matcha flavour over the vanilla but they were all tasty.

A genuinely beautiful meal and an amazing restaurant. I have been wanting to visit since their opening but haven’t had the opportunity. Chef Akira and his wife were so accommodating and friendly. I just couldn’t be more happy with my experience. The black cod dinner set was fantastic. The skin was so crispy and the fish meat was tender and smooth. I felt taken care of in every way.

I didn't know I needed this :-) Nagoya hitsumabushi, creme brulee, and green tea with la javanaise playing in the background on a cool summer LA sidewalk. Very chic ambiance at this Japanese and French cafe in little Tokyo neatly tucked among all the ramen, sushi, and Korean bbq joints. Thank goodness it's not fusion. Each menu is authentic to its origin. If you are a culinary fan of both Japanese and French delicacies then this place is a must visit. They keep it to a few simple selections crafted with a succulent approach. I enjoyed watching the chef put meticulous attention to each meal.It's a healthy sized portion. The servers were attentive and quick.They will wait to make the dessert until your main course is done. This cafe opens the earliest compared to other food joints in little Tokyo and the staff works very hard. I will be back for dinner!