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Kinjiro
IzakayaIzakayaSakeJapanese WhiskyLittle TokyoSmall Plates
A Little Tokyo izakaya focused on Japanese whisky, craft sake, and small plates — a refined bar experience on East 2nd Street since 2014.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Little Tokyo
- Since
- 2014
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About
Kinjiro opened in 2014 in Little Tokyo's dining corridor on East 2nd Street, offering an izakaya-style small plates menu alongside an extensive Japanese whisky and sake selection. The restaurant fills a niche for serious Japanese spirits drinkers.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kinjiro sits in Little Tokyo, 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Serious Japanese whisky and sake program in Little Tokyo
- Refined izakaya small plates since 2014
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Frequently asked
About Kinjiro
- Is Kinjiro an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Kinjiro is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Kinjiro located?
- Kinjiro is located at 424 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kinjiro?
- Kinjiro does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kinjiro?
- Kinjiro sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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