Otomisan Restaurant

2506 1/2 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA

Address:	2506 1/2 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
Phone:	+1 323-526-1150
Rating:	4.6
Working:	11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM 11:30AM–2PM Closed

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Vegas and Food

Very tiny hall-in-the wall place. There are only 3 tables plus counter seats. The service was little slow since there was only one Japanese lady working in front. I ordered beef teriyaki and katsu dinner combination, comes with miso soup and rice. Total $15. I was really hoping to have some cheap, real Japanese food but unfortunately, the food wasnt good as I expected. Pork cutlet was too tough, beef teriyaki was tasteless and I just didnt like my food at all. And $15 for what I ate wasnt cheap.The quality of the food I ate is more like $6. I left disappointed. Maybe my choice was bad.

Vince Tse

My family stopped by Otomisan several months ago while we were in the area and stopped after seeing the positive reviews here. What a delicious meal it turned out to be! We found out from the staff the restaurant has been around for decades, and I hope it will be around for many more years. The decor and furniture look like it hasnt been updated in years, but dont let that deter you from having a meal here cos it is well-worth it! It will definitely be a stop whenever I am in the Los Angeles area again. It is that good.

Lisa Lee

Service is a 5 and the food is about 3 stars. Get the tempura, but skip the sashimi, chirashi, and katsu (pork). The tempura is perfectly battered and fried. The salmon sashimi is fine, but the tuna is not the freshest. The katsu was tough. Service is friendly and very welcoming because its family owned and run. Dont expect quick, but enjoy the old school service. Seating is limited, three booths and counter with five stools. So plan accordingly.

Paul Vasquez

My wife and I ate here for the first time tonight. We both ordered combos. I had the salmon with tempura, and my wife had the tonkatsu with tempura. We ordered Gyoza for an appetizer. Everything was wonderful, and the portions were very generous. Its like eating at a small family restaurant in Japan. I highly recommend the tempura. The neighborhood is not great, but the clientele in the restaurant were obviously from other parts of town.

Adrian Alvarez

The food is authentic & I enjoy having lunch when I get the chance. Its a quaint 3 table 5 stool eatery that has remained frozen in time/ reminder of Boyle Heights past. This is my go to place when Im craving tonkatsu. I wish I could only deduct 1/2 star because when its busy the kitchen is slow to get the lunch orders out. Its also a 1 minute walk from the Metro Gold Line.

Jesse Ontiveros

Old school home style Japanese in Boyle Heights. This spot is a holdout from when Boyle Heights was a Japanese neighborhood the 50s and 60s! The tempura is fresh and crispy, and the pork katsu is the bomb. The udon noodles are great as well. A nice change of pace if you want something other than Mexican food in the neighborhood. I love it here!

池田秀太郎

ここボイルハイツは日本人街だった場所。いまでも、昭和の面影を残して営業中。しかも、ここ美味しいんですよ。本物の日本食が味わえます。ぜひぜひ行ってみてください。

Tim S

An absolute gem in Boyle Heights! This remote and homely restaurant serves authentic Japanese food. The menu is moderately cheap compared to other places with mains costing 11 - 14 dollars on average. Would highly recommend the Gyoza for starters and the Unagi (grilled eel with sweet soy sauce)! The green tea is a must here!

Joanne Kordan

Never got to try their food. First night we were told they were closed but there was still 30 minutes until their posted closing time. Second time, we paid for parking, then we were told they were full. We said we didnt mind waiting, the lady says but we already have 2 waiting. We wont be going back.

M Garcia

My first taste of Japanese food was here back in 1967. Boyle Heights has changed a bunch since then but Otomisan still in their small place serves up wonderful food. They have only three tables and also a small bar area which all adds up to a terrific place to eat and enjoy your meal.

Arnold Berk

This is an authentic, wonderful, tiny Japanese restaurant that seems like it was transported from a small town in Japan. Terrific green tea, miso soup, seafood tempura and salmon sushi. Oishi katta desu! I plan to return often, starting this evening.

Jeremy Jensen

I enjoyed my experience here. The lady who runs the front half of the restaurant was very friendly and funny. The food was enjoyable... But the environment and general experience made this a memorable place Im glad I stopped by while I was in LA.

Sovatha Ann

Family run Japanese restaurant for three generations. It is one of the few remnants of the once vibrant Japanese American community of East LA which is now predominantly Mexican. Food is good and taste is right. Good and attentive service.

Robert Hanson

This restaurant reminds of the delicious neighborhood restaurants where I lived in Japan. Always friendly service, amazing sushi, tasty tempura, oishii miso, and their own blend of green tea that swiftly takes me happily back to Japan

Zirb T

If you like a hole in the wall dive eatery, this is the place. Great food, great service, but if you are pretentious and need to be showered with bullshit to feel better about yourself, skip this place cause this is not for you.

Darryl Yong

Tiny tiny restaurant with a lot of charm. The menu is old-school Japanese food and was well done. They have a tiny kitchen so it takes a really long time to get your food. Dont come here if youre in a rush.

Barbara Taylor

The restaurant itself was beautifully designed with awesome and fantastic food. The service was good and comfortable. The wait staff is very attentive and helpful and willing to give recommendations.

J Hiroto

Best authentic Japanese food in ELA ! Family owned and run by Japanese couple. Great Tempura and Sukiyaki. Quaint, only three booths and a counter that seats about 5.

David Jun

nothing like home cooking. best japanese comfort food this side of the city. make sure you come at least an hour before closing, kitchen closes before the shop does.

Priscilla Rios

I love Otomisan! I had their Shrimp tempura plate; it was cooked perfectly, light and crispy. Best Tempura ever!! Be back for sure!

Prosy Delacruz

Oldest Japanese restaurant with quality ingredients, lightest breaded tempura, just the best -tasting and humongous portions.

Brian Wu

Was pretty tasty and an unassuming place. Didnt expect to find it in this area. Havent been back but would try again.

Jose Simental

I love this place because of the Spicy Chicken Bowl. This place was also my first experience of Japanese food.

Reid Isaki

Blast from the past, definitely worth coming to at least once, authentic Japanese food

Sandra Santana

Best hidden little secret in Boyle Heights. I love their Salmon Bento and Udon soup