East Hollywood, Los Angeles · restaurant
A tiny, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Japanese spot that feels like it was designed for people who take their noodles personally. The room is minimal and calm, but the chewy udons and brothy curries coming out of the kitchen are the real deal. Pro tip: split the wagyu bar steak au poivre.
Torch-seared ora king salmon over pressed rice with shiro miso and serrano.
Flaky fried pastry stuffed with wagyu and Japanese curry, served with aji verde.
Crispy-bottomed rice cakes in a dashi cacio e pepe with mushroom and black truffle.