Athena H.
11/8/2025
Every bite was a masterpiece: fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. I truly appreciated the creativity and attention to texture and detail in each course. Highlights included the tender A5...
Asakura
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11901 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 111
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Asakura is a hidden gem in Los Angeles, offering a creative approach to traditional Japanese cuisine, known as Nihonryori. Inspired by the resilience and protective symbolism of the asah hemp plant, the restaurant aims to provide a dining experience that embodies calm hospitality, warmth, and strength.
Founded by Chef Makoto Okamoto, who brings over 20 years of culinary passion from Japan, Asakura features a curated omakase menu that invites guests to explore the rich culture of Japanese food. The restaurant's logo, inspired by cherry blossoms, reflects gratitude towards guests and symbolizes the journey of its cuisine from Japan to California.
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Christine T.
10/15/2025
Tucked away in a modest West LA plaza, Asakura is a 13-seat kaiseki restaurant built around an intimate chef's counter and a couple of tables. We did the eight course menu at 7:30 PM, and each...
Tim H.
9/10/2025
A gem in Santa Monica, if you're interested in experiencing something different versus your normal sushi omakase. Overall experience was amazing and absolutely overfilling! Kaiseki *...
Julia H.
7/17/2025
Wanted to try since I went to their sister restaurant, La Bombance in Tokyo years ago. Atmosphere is more casual, meaning shorts and tennis shoes were okay. There were only 9 of us at the...
Nick C.
6/3/2025
There aren't many kaiseki-type omakases in Los Angeles so when I discovered Asakura, I knew I had to try it out. They are the first US branch of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Japan (La...
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