Is Chinchikurin Sawtelle an authentic teppanyaki restaurant in Los Angeles?

Yes — Chinchikurin Sawtelle is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for teppanyaki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.

Where is Chinchikurin Sawtelle located?

Chinchikurin Sawtelle is located at 2119 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Chinchikurin Sawtelle?

Chinchikurin Sawtelle does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular teppanyaki restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.

What is the price range at Chinchikurin Sawtelle?

Chinchikurin Sawtelle sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for teppanyaki of this format in Los Angeles.

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Chinchikurin Sawtelle

Name: Chinchikurin Sawtelle
Address: 2119 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, USA
Telephone: +1 310-478-0521
Price range: ¥¥

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The Sawtelle Japantown location of Chinchikurin — authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki on a teppan grill, a rare regional specialty on the Westside.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Sawtelle Japantown
Since: 2017
Owner: Chinchikurin Japan (Hiroshima)

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About

Chinchikurin's Sawtelle location opened in 2017, a year before the Little Tokyo branch, bringing Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki to the heart of the city's Japanese food district. Time Out LA named it the best place in LA to find this specific regional style.

Neighborhood & visiting

Chinchikurin Sawtelle sits in Sawtelle Japantown, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Best Hiroshima okonomiyaki in LA per Time Out
Direct import from Hiroshima's Chinchikurin chain (opened 2017)

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Frequently asked

About Chinchikurin Sawtelle

Is Chinchikurin Sawtelle an authentic teppanyaki restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Chinchikurin Sawtelle is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for teppanyaki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.
Where is Chinchikurin Sawtelle located?: Chinchikurin Sawtelle is located at 2119 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Chinchikurin Sawtelle?: Chinchikurin Sawtelle does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular teppanyaki restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Chinchikurin Sawtelle?: Chinchikurin Sawtelle sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for teppanyaki of this format in Los Angeles.

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