Is Suehiro DTLA an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?

Yes — Suehiro DTLA 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 Suehiro DTLA located?

Suehiro DTLA is located at 400 S Main St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Arts District neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Suehiro DTLA?

Suehiro DTLA accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Suehiro DTLA?

Suehiro DTLA sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.

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Suehiro DTLA

Name: Suehiro DTLA
Address: 400 S Main St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (,), Los Angeles, USA
Telephone: +1 213-757-2437 (,)
Price range: ¥¥

IzakayaTeishokuOld SchoolDTLAHistoric Core1972Japanese Community

One of downtown LA's longest-running Japanese restaurants, Suehiro has served the DTLA Historic Core community since 1972 with honest Japanese teishoku and comfort food.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Arts District
Since: 1972

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About

Suehiro opened on South Main Street in 1972 and has served as a gathering place for the DTLA Japanese community and downtown workers ever since. The restaurant serves classic teishoku sets, oyakodon, tonkatsu, and udon in an unpretentious format that recalls the original character of the downtown Japanese dining scene before gentrification.

Neighborhood & visiting

Suehiro DTLA sits in Arts District, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Downtown LA Japanese institution since 1972
Honest teishoku sets, oyakodon, tonkatsu — no frills

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Frequently asked

About Suehiro DTLA

Is Suehiro DTLA an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Suehiro DTLA 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 Suehiro DTLA located?: Suehiro DTLA is located at 400 S Main St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (,), Los Angeles, USA in the Arts District neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Suehiro DTLA?: Suehiro DTLA accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Suehiro DTLA?: Suehiro DTLA sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.

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