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Akane Chaya is an authentic Japanese Restaurant that has been proudly serving in the heart of Gardena and beyond since 1991 with Japanese-style pasta dishes, curries & combination meals offered in a subdued atmosphere.
Noodle house serving an udon-focused menu of Japanese comfort food in a traditional setting.
Located in Gardena, compact, family owned izakaya since 1997. Low-key sushi spot dishing tempura, Japanese entrees & housemade noodles.
Located in Downtown LA, serving Japanese comfort food from tonkatsu to their beloved House Special for over 40 years.
Located in Little Tokyo, ramen & other Japanese comfort food, popular with late-night diners.
Located in Little Tokyo, chill gastropub with American & Asian food, like burgers & sushi, plus beer & cocktails.
Located in Gardena, quaint, casual eatery & bakery featuring Japanese-influenced pasta dishes & housemade breads.
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo's nighborhood bar focusing on Japanese whisky and craft cocktails.
Located in Gardena, CA, down-to-earth noodle bar offering a traditional Japanese menu of ramen soups & rice dishes.
Azay is the homecoming of Chef Akira as he explores the intersection of history, cuisine, and community in the former space of Anzen Hardware, Little Tokyo with Japanese French cuisine.
Run by a single sushi chef, where you can experience and taste authentic Japanese sushi in SoCal. Omakase available.
Family owned and operated in Gardena, California since 1962 serving sushi with a homey taste that evokes family gatherings, celebrations and summer picnics. Their signature white box tied with a green string offers just six varieties: ebi, norimaki, inari, saba, California roll and tamago.
If you're looking for a chirashi bowl or some fresh nigiri, Sushi Yoshi is the spot to go to. Run by a single sushi chef and, currently this restaurant is takeout only.
Located in Buena Park, a farm to table restaurant utilizing produce from their farm.Jake and Tetsuko take pride in bringing their community together through quality food, living a healthy lifestyle and giving back.
Founded in 1956, the last remaining Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights serving Japanese comfort food. The restaurant can still be found at its original location on East First Street, two blocks east of Soto. Fifty-six years later, the warm mojo of the small dining area radiates the Japanese tradition of Boyle Heights.
Neighborhood corner store with LA inspired sandwiches along with local coffee and tea located in Koreatown, LA.
A bento restaurant in LA, Guzzu Bento-Ya takes influence from Japanese tradition & Los Angeles lifestyle to create a unique experience thru food and art.
Located in Torrance, CA, a family owned sushi restaurant with traditional Japanese interior dedicated to creating community.
Located in Gardena, CA, traditional edomae-style sushi restaurant. Serving the community since 1978.
Located in Redondo Beach, family-owned handcrafted oversized gluten free cookie shop
Female owned business based in Los Angeles hand crafting Moringa infused organic food in small batches. Filipina-American
Hawaiian butter mochi inspired baked mochi goods, based in Irvine, CA. Gluten-free + nut free + select vegan options
Dad, Mom and daughter team bringing a little love from their Ohana to yours, with their Chili Pepper Waters and Jellies.
Chinese American, women-owned food company dedicated to making modern Chinese American pantry staples that are nostalgic yet novel. Known for their Black Sesame Crunchy Butter, is a twist on peanut butter created from a family heirloom recipe for glutinous rice balls, passed down three generations.
Tofu made in Gardena, CA. Delicate yet firm. Smooth yet viscous. Unpretentious yet sophisticated. Love it by itself or with a little sea salt and negi. Also available in local Japanese grocery stores.
Loved by the community for over 34 years, pastry shop whipping up traditional French sweets with Japanese flavors.
Located in Little Tokyo plaza, a Little Tokyo legacy business with traditional Japanese snacks imagawayaki, mitarashi dango, takoyaki, karaage, shuumai, and more.
A granola brand that was inspired by traditional Korean flavors with a mission to deliver clean and nutritious ingredients to the breakfast obsessed.
Chikiriya is a 168-year-old tea house from Kyoto in Japan. Taste our teas and enjoy your wonderful trip to Ancient Kyoto.
Family run vegetable shop since 1969. The farm is famous for its sweet corn, strawberries, and tomatoes, but it also grows hundreds of varieties of other vegetables and fruits each year
Since 1940, dedicated to providing all families with quality products and educational experiences through seasonal vegetable/fruit picking, produce stands, community supported agriculture, and seasonal community events. Located in Irvine, CA.
Discover Japan through snacks! Get curated Japanese snack subscription boxes of authentic Japanese treats, candies, and teas delivered to your door.
Japanese snacks and candy subscription boxes. Indulge in authentic Japanese food, sweets and tea with Sakuraco’s monthly boxes. Ordered online, delivered worldwide.
Takahashi Market was started back in 1906 by Issei immigrant, Tokutaro Takahashi. This family owned and operated market has served the San Francisco Bay Area community for four generations.
4th generation family owned and operated farm. Grown with love and sold at Torrance, Cerritos, and Hollywood farmers markets
Ice cream shop located in NY, NJ and CT with a decadent blend of cream and culture. All of the flavors are handcrafted, keeping all ingredients and spice balance in mind, highlighting the nuances of South Asian cuisine.
Yasukochi Family Farms is rooted in San Diego, CA, providing produce, recipes, + more to surrounding communities. If you're local to San Diego, check out their Community Supported Agriculture produce boxes with farm fresh goods.
Located in New York, bread, pastries, kitchen, coffee. Seasonal menu w/ ingredients sourced from local NY farmers.
Small batch custom cakes, desserts, and and pastries using quality local organic ingredients by Steph Chen.
Chingoo Snack Mix is a specialty homemade snack mix that is made in small batches, based in LA.
Based in LA, your Yaki Papis are Hideki, Louis, Nemo, and Zion. Bound by a mutual love of music, food, and culture, the three started cooking yakitori in 2018 out of a desire to eat good food.
Farm-to-pint ice cream made in San Diego, CA. Available at Chino Farm every Wednesday-Sunday
Neighborhood superette & coffee roaster in Little Tokyo, LA. Tastefully curated goodies & small batch essentials from AAPI brands
A family of female chefs looking to spice up your everyday meal. Shop their famous "Garlic Chili Oil" as mentioned in LA EATER.
Founded by two mothers, mission of providing nutritious meals to women throughout all stages of their pregnancy. Combining eastern food therapy and nutritional science
Tea Master is a Japanese matcha cafe and green tea shop located in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles serving authentic, rich matcha.
Diaspora Co. is a direct trade, single-origin spice company dedicated to building a better spice trade by putting money, equity, + power into the hands of Indian farmers. Shop spices, build a trio, + explore flavors + recipes.
MìLà delivers authentic Chinese Street Food to you. Steam soup dumplings at home in just 10 minutes. Enjoy xiao long bao in pork, pork & shrimp, or chicken.
A sister duo started Omsom to bring proud, loud Asian flavors to your fingertips any day of the week. An Omsom starter is a pantry shortcut, combining all the sauces, aromatics, + seasonings you need to cook a specific Asian dish. Recipes are provided.
Founded in 2018, Buttery Popcorn Co. has been serving up small batch, artisanal popcorn throughout Southern California. Choose from fun flavors like matcha, Chamoy, cinnamon toast, + more!
The founder of DeLight is a pastry lover who trained in a pastry school in Paris. Ever since moving to Los Angeles, she sought to create special sweets that can bring love + attention to the people we care about, and her delicious custom butter cookies were born.
From ingredient sourcing to preserving processes, Ayako & Family + its second generation of jam makers produces jams + preserves with the recipes the founder's mother created nearly a decade ago.
Inspired by childhood nostalgic treats, made with an Asian twist. Creator of #MochiKrunchies
Located in Gardena, CA, Japanese style cake and dessert shop most known for their simple & light strawberry shortcake.
Freshly made quality bread handmade using 100% Hokkaido flour, additive/preservative free dough. Locations in Anaheim and Little Tokyo.
Japanese Bakery in Los Angeles. Their menu offers authentic Japanese breads with American-influenced pastries that fit the taste of LA customers. They also own an authentic Japanese cuisine & Sake Bar called 'Sake House Miro' right next door.
Wagashi & mochi shop in Gardena, California. Japanese rice cakes, more commonly known as mochi (rice cake) and manju (sweet bean-filled rice cake), made fresh everyday with delicate seasonal designs
Everything is handmade with the utmost TLC by the brother + sister duo with ingredients coming from local, organic farmers whenever possible with a percentage of sales going to charities around the world.
Fugetsu-Do has been a family owned + operated confectionery store in Little Tokyo since 1903. Japanese rice cakes, more commonly known as mochi (rice cake) and manju (sweet bean-filled rice cake), are the staple.
Artisanal ice cream inspired by travel, with unexpected flavor combinations precisely formulated to ensure a creamy texture that’s light on the palate, regardless of whether it’s made with 100% organic milk from straus family creamery or dairy-free.
Located in Redondo Beach, Kirari West is a family-owned gluten free bake shop that originated in Japan, with the concept of creating delicious pastries with quality rice flour instead of wheat.
Japanese confectionary based in Sacramento established in 1963. They use the finest ingredients in creating a family tradition of confectionary in only three remaining Japanese manju shops in Northern California.
Kids fashion styles that are cute, quirky, elegant, and premium quality of garments made in Korea.
Baby clothes that are all about keeping things simple: neutral colors, gender neutral styles, and quality materials that can last for years - thus, outfits can be passed from brother to sister, and friend to friend.
An English Mandarin bilingual children’s book that captures nostalgic Asian snacks written by an Taiwanese American author.
Founded by a Hawai'i mom/teacher, Keiki Kaukau creates beautiful toys that represent the Aloha State's unique blend of cultures.
Kids' boutique stocking colorful Japanese clothes for ages 0-7, plus accessories & toys. Carries popular characters like Sonny Angels, Miffy, and Monchhichi.
Open, fill, and close baby bottles with just one hand so the other is free for a baby, sibling or multitasking!
The cutest modern, personalized pieces + gifts for babies, kids, littles - all of the above!
Family-run business with apparel, toys, and gifts for kids; all sourced in the US. Their platform also raises money and awareness for a variety of causes.
Think plant store meets coffee shop meets local gift one-stop-shop. The two hapa founders have curated a place for plants + community in West LA.
Rooted makes the plant-buying experience more fun, convenient, + accessible in the most sustainable way possible, providing affordable plants with fresh, educational content to guide you on your journey.
Serving the Westside of Los Angeles for over 80 years, find outdoor + indoor plants including seasonal annuals, perennial shrubs/ground covers, succulents, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, sod, + houseplants.
Family-owned + operated on the Eastside of Los Angeles, Echo Garden provides a variety of houseplants, ceramic pottery, trees, succulents, cacti, + more.
San Gabriel Nursery & Florist is one of Southern California's largest + most complete garden centers. Family-owned + operated since 1923 with extensive knowledge about the plants, climate, + growing conditions conducive to Southern California.
Yoju is a delicious and crushable version of yogurt soju, a classic Korean cocktail that's delightfully creamy yet refreshing.
Reviving LA made craft sake after 70 years. Award-winning craft sake and beer brewery located in the East of LA County
Japanese American founded LA based classic cocktail inspired seltzers made with natural sweeteners
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