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RestaurantsIzakaya Gazen

Izakaya Gazen

14 reviewsClosed11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm
🍣Sushi Restaurant💞Date Night👯Group Hangout✨Quick & EasyJust BecauseFamily TimeSolo Outing🏙️Modern🛋️Cozy
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📍362 E 1st St (Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, CA, US
📞(213) 613-1415
🌐e-k-c.co.jp/gazen/la
Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Friday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Saturday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Sunday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Try Izakaya Gazen and earn 10% cash back
📍362 E 1st St (Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, CA, US
📞(213) 613-1415
🌐e-k-c.co.jp/gazen/la
Business Hours
Monday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Thursday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Friday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Saturday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm
Sunday
11:30am - 2:30pm5pm - 9pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Izakaya Gazen is a modern, cozy izakaya tucked into Little Tokyo at 362 E 1st St in Los Angeles, where Japanese "drinking food" gets an elevated treatment. The menu spans a wide variety of dishes, so there is genuinely something for everyone, from homemade tofu samplers and sushi to heartier plates like beef tongue and seared duck chashu. Guests consistently rave about the freshness of the chirashi bowl and the standout yuzu tofu appetizer. The space suits everything from a quick solo lunch to a celebratory night out with a group, and the warm, attentive service rounds out the experience. Valet parking is available for added convenience.

Highlights

🍣
Premium chirashi bowlThe chirashi bowl is praised for its freshness and generous, vibrant presentation.
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Homemade tofu samplerThe tofu sampler features creamy, house-made varieties that keep regulars coming back.
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Elevated izakaya platesDishes like squid ajillo and seared duck chashu take Japanese bar food to another level.
✨
Cozy modern settingThe warm, contemporary interior works equally well for date nights and group hangouts.

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