Izakaya Gazen

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362 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Izakaya Gazen is a beloved izakaya dining spot in Los Angeles, CA, cherished by both locals and Japanese residents for its authentic cuisine and inviting atmosphere.

With a focus on utilizing the skills of highly skilled chefs and the potential of the Teppan, Gazen offers a unique dining experience, showcasing dishes like their Japanese Style Omelet, cooked to perfection in just 30 seconds on the Teppan, resulting in a soft and melt-in-your-mouth sensation. The restaurant also takes pride in their carefully prepared Dashi, the base for many of their flavorful dishes, and their special homemade tofu, made using traditional Japanese methods that have remained unchanged for over 200 years.

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4.0580 reviews
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Carlo G.
10/29/2025

I came here for dinner and my experience here was pretty good! My group of 5 came in without a reservation, so they only had outside seating available. However, it was pretty comfortable since...

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Nancy O.
8/23/2025

Kindness for our large party without reservations was deeply appreciated. The 9 of us really celebrated good food and a good time. The place is conveniently near JANM and entrance to Little Tokyo....

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Maanasa S.
8/9/2025

Excellent service, complimentary hojicha, incredible homemade tofu, calming ambiance Highly recommend!

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Pam Y.
10/20/2025

The 4 stars is for the great food & good service. The grilled fish selection of the day was red snapper. Everything was delicious & I really like how all the sauces, utensils, wet napkins etc. are...

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Roberta L.
9/16/2025

Came here for weekday lunch with a group. Super tasty and fast service. Restaurant was full at around 12:15 and had a wait so be there quick to be the first batch. Food was good and sashimi was...

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