Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

Oomasa, with its charming bar counter, is a great place to savor authentic sushi served in true Japanese style. The bar is partially covered by a wooden screening with ornate patterns, creating an Asian aura, which might almost make you forget you are in Los Angeles. Their menu includes Miso soup prepared from deep-fried shrimp heads, Hamachi Belly, Salmon Shioyaki, Monk Fish Liver, Tsukimi Noodles and Nigirizushi platters. With its delicious tempura, sashimi and sushi rolls, this eatery has developed a set of loyal clientele in the neighborhood.

Café Dulcé, as its name suggests, is a charming bakery and coffee shop in Little Tokyo, with charming interiors and patio seating. It is popular for its green tea donut and spirulina churro. Guests can enjoy a selection of cakes with beautiful decorations, sandwiches, brick toast, roti buns and home-made baguettes. Its donuts are available in a variety of flavors like fruits, bacon, custard and cream. It also boasts of a selection of milk tea and iced coffee infused with Hong Kong or Vietnamese flavors. A favorite with kids and adults alike, this is a great place for a cup of coffee and delicious confectioneries without paying a bombshell.

Awards winning shop design and lauded macaroon varieties is what Lette all about. The brainchild of Paulette Koumetz and Christophe Michalak,this Beverly Hills outlet with colorful macaroons on its signboard invites everyone to munch on macaroons. Each of the macaroon is freshly baked on a daily basis. Dailies, specials, each of it has an unique flavor to it and every filling is elaborate. You can also order online and the box will be delivered right at your doorstep.

Yamazaki Bakery serves all sorts of sweet treats, from strawberry roll cakes and pastries to sugar toast and cream puffs. Its desserts are a visual feast to the eyes with the Mini Dog, a pastry in the shape of a dog made from white cream and green and orange fruits, and light pink Strawberry Mousse served in a cup with dollops of dark pink syrup and a single strawberry on top as garnish. Other items include the Pineapple Soft Cake, Egg and Ham Pastry, Green Tea Mochi Mochi Cookie, Mini Melon Pan, Double Raisin Bread, Green Tea Cake and Wiener Pan.Yamazaki Bakery serves all sorts of sweet treats, from strawberry roll cakes and pastries to sugar toast and cream puffs. Its desserts are a visual feast to the eyes with the Mini Dog, a pastry in the shape of a dog made from white cream and green and orange fruits, and light pink Strawberry Mousse served in a cup with dollops of dark pink syrup and a single strawberry on top as garnish. Other items include the Pineapple Soft Cake, Egg and Ham Pastry, Green Tea Mochi Mochi Cookie, Mini Melon Pan, Double Raisin Bread, Green Tea Cake and Wiener Pan.

If you find yourself in Little Tokyo with a hankering for some delicious Japanese fare, then head on down to Mitsuru Cafe. The restaurant is a casual little eatery that is far removed from the upscale sushi bars that can be found throughout the city. The fluffy and delicious Imagawayaki are by far their most popular treats; prepared fresh by the window, these red bean filled girddle cakes are truly a delicacy and can be enjoyed on the go. Apart from sushi and sashimi, the restaurant also serves a selection of other Japanese dishes including octopus filled takoyaki, Mitarashi Dango or Mochi balls, Pork Shu Mai, Okonomiyaki and a variety of skewers. Breakfast is served all day.

Teishokuya Of Tokyo is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers diners a selection of traditional Japanese dishes. The menu draws inspiration from throughout Japan and is composed of a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, udon, soba noodle dishes, entrées, salads and more. Some popular favorites include the donburi, the avocado and tuna bowl, and the miso soup. The restaurant also offers an impressive selection of saki, Japanese beer and soju as perfect complements to your meal.