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Asakura
KaisekiKaisekiNihonryoriOmakaseWest LA2025 Opening
A new kaiseki and nihonryori counter that opened in West LA in 2025 — Japanese traditional cuisine in a quiet Sawtelle-adjacent room.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Sawtelle Japantown
- Since
- 2025
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About
Asakura Nihonryori opened in early 2025 on Santa Monica Blvd in West LA, offering a kaiseki-style set menu in the nihonryori tradition. The restaurant rounds out a corridor already dense with serious Japanese dining.
Neighborhood & visiting
Asakura sits in Sawtelle Japantown, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Kaiseki-style nihonryori in the heart of West LA
- Opened 2025 — one of the newer fine-dining Japanese addresses on the Westside
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Frequently asked
About Asakura
- Is Asakura an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Asakura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Asakura located?
- Asakura is located at 11901 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 111, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Asakura?
- Asakura accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Asakura?
- Asakura sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.
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