Ootoro Little Tokyo offers counter-only Edomae sushi and wagyu/yakiniku omakase in Downtown Los Angeles, reserved by phone.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Price
- Upscale
Ootoro Little Tokyo sits on East 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles, part of the Little Tokyo district. The restaurant is counter-only and built around omakase service that combines Edomae sushi with wagyu and yakiniku courses, including Kobe and Tajima beef preparations alongside raw fish courses.
Service runs in two seatings a day, Tuesday through Saturday: a midday window from 11:30am to 2:00pm and an evening window from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. Given the counter format, seating is limited and timed to these service blocks.
Reservations are taken by phone rather than through an online booking system; the number is (213) 278-0056. Pricing sits at the upscale tier, consistent with an omakase format built around wagyu and specialty seafood rather than an a la carte sushi menu.
The restaurant frames its approach around chef-led, course-by-course presentation, with sushi chefs handling both the traditional Edomae side and the beef-forward yakiniku courses within the same tasting format. Beyond the omakase, the site references a broader philosophy around ingredient sourcing and preparation, though specific chef names and menu pricing are not listed publicly and should be confirmed directly with the restaurant when booking.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Ootoro Little Tokyo?
- Reservations are handled by phone at (213) 278-0056; there is no listed online booking system.
- What is served during the omakase?
- The omakase combines Edomae sushi with wagyu and yakiniku courses, including dishes featuring Kobe and Tajima beef.
- What are the seating times?
- The restaurant runs two seatings, Tuesday through Saturday: 11:30am to 2:00pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The restaurant is listed at an upscale price tier, but exact menu pricing is not published; confirm current pricing when calling to reserve.
- Is there regular seating or is it counter-only?
- Ootoro Little Tokyo is a counter-only restaurant, so seating is limited to counter spots during the two daily service windows.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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