Hazuki

Hazuki, 319 East 2nd Street, #205, Little Tokyo Mall 2F, LA CA 90012, 213-626-6858 is sort of hidden away. I know a lot of people who eat lunch in Little Tokyo but i am always surprised how many of them have never been to Hazuki. It's the sort of Japanese Restaurant that reminds of Tokyo. it's not a large place but they have really designed it well to feel big. There's a traditional Japanese room you can reserve and your table and chair seating too.

Each day, they have the lunch time bento (illustrated above). It's always great and changes all the time. What really makes the meal for me is the hot barley tea they serve and the perfect rice. These two items set the palette for what is a phenomenal array of traditional Japanese flavors and delicacies.

I would like to apologize for this photo. it's a little dark in Hazuki and taking a picture of food against black lacquer is a challenge for me.