Edomae sushi omakase counter in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, with sake pairing and English-friendly service around $88 per person.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Chef
- Chef Name Unavailable
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- OpenTable · book a few weeks out
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Affordable
Eigikutei sits at 314 1st St in Little Tokyo, part of Downtown Los Angeles, and offers a sushi kaiseki course served omakase-style at the counter. The chef selects and serves each piece directly to guests seated at the bar, a format built around close interaction rather than a printed menu. Alongside the sushi course, the restaurant also runs shabu-shabu and kani yosenabe kaiseki menus for those preferring a hot-pot format.
The sushi program draws on more than 40 years of combined chef experience, though the current chef's name is not listed publicly. Pricing for the omakase runs around $88 per person in USD, placing it in the affordable tier for counter-seat sushi in Los Angeles. A sake pairing is available for those who want it, and the menu is offered in English, making the counter accessible to visitors without Japanese language skills.
Dress code is smart casual, and reservations are handled through OpenTable rather than by walk-in only. Eigikutei is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days minus Monday, when the restaurant is closed. Given the counter format, seating is limited and books up on OpenTable, so reserving ahead is the more reliable route to securing a spot, especially for dinner service.
For those weighing options in Little Tokyo, Eigikutei distinguishes itself with counter-only omakase, sake pairing, and an English-friendly setup at a price point under $150 per person, without the wait or premium pricing associated with some higher-tier sushi counters in the city.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Eigikutei?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable, with a link provided on the restaurant's official site. The restaurant can also be reached by phone at (213) 459-8002.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The sushi kaiseki course runs around $88 per person in USD. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant, as menu prices can change.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casual attire is expected for the counter seating.
- Is the menu available in English, and is sake pairing offered?
- Yes, an English menu is available, and a sake pairing option can be added to the omakase course.
- What are Eigikutei's hours, and is it open every day?
- Eigikutei serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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