Is Umaya LA an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?

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

Where is Umaya LA located?

Umaya LA is located at 3322 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Los Angeles, USA in the Koreatown neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Umaya LA?

Umaya LA accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Umaya LA?

Umaya LA sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.

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Umaya LA

Name: Umaya LA
Address: 3322 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Los Angeles, USA
Telephone: +1 323-997-4349
Price range: ¥¥¥

KaisekiKaisekiSushiRamenKoreatownFine DiningMichelin Aspirant

An ambitious Japanese kaiseki and sushi restaurant in Koreatown, opened in 2022 under Korean-American entrepreneur Jihwan Hwang with a Japanese-trained kitchen staff and stated Michelin ambitions.

Price: ¥¥¥
Area: Koreatown
Since: 2022
Owner: Jihwan Hwang

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About

Umaya LA opened on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown in 2022 under owner Jihwan Hwang, a Korean-American pharmacist-turned-restaurateur who has stated publicly his goal of earning a Michelin star. The restaurant employs a Japanese-trained kitchen and serves kaiseki course menus alongside a sushi bar, ramen, and chirashi. Korea Daily covered the restaurant as a Koreatown spot 'aiming to become Michelin-starred with authentic kaiseki.'

Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Japanese-trained kitchen serving kaiseki and sushi in Koreatown
Owner stated Michelin ambitions — Korea Daily
Full format: kaiseki menus, sushi bar, ramen, chirashi

Links

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Frequently asked

About Umaya LA

Is Umaya LA an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Umaya LA is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Umaya LA located?: Umaya LA is located at 3322 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Los Angeles, USA in the Koreatown neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Umaya LA?: Umaya LA accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Umaya LA?: Umaya LA sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Los Angeles.

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