Is Nanban-Kan an authentic yakitori restaurant in Los Angeles?

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

Where is Nanban-Kan located?

Nanban-Kan is located at 11330 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-3119, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Nanban-Kan?

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

What is the price range at Nanban-Kan?

Nanban-Kan sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Los Angeles.

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Nanban-Kan

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A yakitori bar on Santa Monica Blvd since 1978 — two giant yakitori grills, sake on draft, and a Sawtelle atmosphere that Eater LA and The Infatuation both describe as a 'portal to Tokyo.'

Price: ¥¥
Area: Sawtelle Japantown
Since: 1978

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About

Nanban-Kan has operated since 1978 on Santa Monica Blvd adjacent to Sawtelle Japantown, making it one of the oldest continuously operating yakitori bars in Los Angeles. The restaurant features two large open-fire yakitori grills, sake on draft, and a retro-Japanese atmosphere.

Neighborhood & visiting

Nanban-Kan 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 yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Eater LA and Infatuation: 'portal to Tokyo' — yakitori since 1978
Two giant open-fire yakitori grills; sake on draft
One of LA's oldest continuously operating yakitori bars

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Frequently asked

About Nanban-Kan

Is Nanban-Kan an authentic yakitori restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Nanban-Kan is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
Where is Nanban-Kan located?: Nanban-Kan is located at 11330 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-3119, Los Angeles, USA in the Sawtelle Japantown neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nanban-Kan?: Nanban-Kan does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Nanban-Kan?: Nanban-Kan sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Los Angeles.

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