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Japanese

Dumplings Los Angeles

Beni-Tora Giant Gyoza [CLOSED]

Bigger isn’t always better, but when it comes to Beni-Tora’s giant gyoza, that’s clearly the case. The growing company, which started in Tokyo in 1990 and sports a fierce red tiger logo, first opened...
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Ramen Orange County

Kitakata Green Chile Ramen

Ramen has never been more popular in California, and while L.A. gets most of the press, Orange County has some unique bowls. For instance, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is named for a small town...
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Juice Los Angeles

Ramen Champ Yuzu Punch [CLOSED]

Ramen is the star of the show at Ramen Champ, the hotly anticipated restaurant on the second floor of Chinatown’s Far East Plaza from Alvin Cailan, Johnny Lee, Nathan Asamoto and front of house...
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Sushi Los Angeles

Sushi Sushi Excellent Nigiri Combo [CLOSED]

Sometimes, Premium just won’t do, but most of the time, Excellent might not be worth the high cost. However, at Sushi Sushi, a Beverly Hills institution with a redundant name but good value, chef...
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Ice Cream Float Orange County

Bluefin Melon Float

Malls rarely get ritzier than Crystal Cove Shopping Center on Newport Coast, which is where fashionable Orange County residents descend to consume on a grand scale, whether it’s clothes or culinary delights. At Bluefin,...
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Japanese Food Los Angeles

Shunji Tomato Agedashi Tofu [MOVED]

The servers are cagey at chef Shunji Nakao’s round restaurant in a former West LA rib joint by the I-10 on-ramp. During a recent dinner, whenever I asked questions about how certain dishes were...
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