Los Angeles · Donburi · casual
Kushi Shabu
Shabu-ShabuShabu-ShabuHot PotLittle TokyoCounterCasual
A casual shabu-shabu counter in Little Tokyo's Onizuka Street complex — Japanese hot pot dining in the heart of the neighborhood.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Little Tokyo
Plate № 01
About
Kushi Shabu operates in the Japanese Village Plaza complex on Onizuka Street, offering casual shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) in a counter setting convenient for Little Tokyo visitors.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kushi Shabu 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 donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Casual shabu-shabu in Little Tokyo
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Frequently asked
About Kushi Shabu
- Is Kushi Shabu an authentic shabu-shabu restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Kushi Shabu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for shabu-shabu in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Kushi Shabu located?
- Kushi Shabu is located at 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Ste 305, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kushi Shabu?
- Kushi Shabu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kushi Shabu?
- Kushi Shabu sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for shabu-shabu of this format in Los Angeles.
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