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Oomasa Restaurant
IzakayaIzakayaSushiLittle TokyoHistoric1972Japanese Village Plaza
A Little Tokyo institution since 1972 — Oomasa Restaurant on Japanese Village Plaza Mall has anchored the neighborhood's dining scene for over five decades.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Little Tokyo
- Since
- 1972

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About
Oomasa Restaurant has operated since 1972 on Japanese Village Plaza Mall in Little Tokyo, making it one of the neighborhood's most enduring dining establishments. The menu covers traditional izakaya dishes, sushi, and Japanese home cooking.
Neighborhood & visiting
Oomasa Restaurant 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
- Little Tokyo dining institution since 1972
- Traditional izakaya and sushi in the heart of the Japanese neighborhood
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About Oomasa Restaurant
- Is Oomasa Restaurant an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Oomasa Restaurant 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 Oomasa Restaurant located?
- Oomasa Restaurant is located at 100 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Oomasa Restaurant?
- Oomasa Restaurant 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 Oomasa Restaurant?
- Oomasa Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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