Hayato is a two-Michelin-starred, counter-only kaiseki restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, with dinner reservations booked through Tock.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Dinner omakase
- $1
- Booking
- Phone reservationsTock
- Category
- Counter onlyUnder $150
- Cuisine
- KaisekiModern sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Hayato sits at 1320 E 7th St in the Arts District area of Downtown Los Angeles, serving a single nightly dinner omakase from a counter-only room. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and is listed in the Michelin Guide, with a menu built around kaiseki technique alongside modern sushi elements.
Service runs Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 to 10:30 PM, with the restaurant closed Monday and Tuesday. Seating is limited to the counter, which keeps the dining room small and the pacing controlled through a single tasting menu format rather than an à la carte selection.
Reservations are handled primarily through Tock, with phone reservations also listed as an option via (213) 395-0607. The restaurant falls into OmakaseGuide's Luxury price tier; diners should confirm the current per-person cost directly with the restaurant or through the Tock booking page, as tasting menu pricing at this level typically changes periodically.
Given the two-star recognition and counter-only format, availability is limited and advance booking is recommended. Those planning a visit should check the Tock calendar for open dates and reach out by phone for questions on timing, dietary accommodations, or private events, since none of these specifics are published on the restaurant's own site beyond the address and hours.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Hayato?
- Reservations are made through Tock at exploretock.com/hayato. Phone reservations are also available by calling (213) 395-0607.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Hayato is listed in the Luxury price tier for a single dinner omakase menu; exact current pricing should be confirmed directly through Tock or by phone, as it is not published here.
- What are Hayato's hours?
- Hayato serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Is there a bar or lounge seating, or is it counter only?
- Hayato is counter-only seating, with no separate bar or table section noted.
- Does Hayato have any recognition worth knowing about?
- Hayato holds two Michelin stars and is included in the Michelin Guide.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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