Save us a seat.
We're a small room, and we seat primarily by reservation. Here's exactly how it works — and how to give yourself the best chance at a table.
Three steps to a table.
All reservations and inquiries are handled by email. We reply to every message — usually within 48 hours — in the order received.
Mark your calendar
Booking opens at 12:00 pm exactly four weeks before your date. For Wednesday, Oct 2, write in at noon on Wednesday, Sept 4.
Send one email
Include your preferred day and date, party size (2–4 guests) and whether you'd like early or later seating.
We'll confirm
Requests are answered in the order received. Demand right at noon is high, so we may not be able to accommodate everyone.
Your reservation email.
Make it easy for us to say yes. Send this to info@kinjiro-la.com:
Day / date: [Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat], [Month Day]
Party size: [2–4 guests]
Seating: [Early 5:30–6:00 pm / Later 7:30–8:30 pm]
Name & phone: [Your details]
Two seatings a night.
Walk-in guests are welcome until 9 pm when a table is open or a reservation cancels — just ask your server. Last call is 10 pm.
Early seating
Later seating
424 E 2nd Street.
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 – 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on major holidays. Hours are subject to change — email us for the latest.
Address
Honda Plaza, Little Tokyo
424 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cross streets: Alameda St & Central Ave
Parking
Honda Plaza lot — $10, subject to availability. Metered street parking and several public lots within walking distance.
Good to know.
Can I reserve for a larger group?
For parties of five to eight guests, we may be able to accommodate you with our Tasting Menu format only. Email us with your preferred date and party size and we'll let you know what's possible.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, when we can. We seat primarily by reservation, but if a table is unreserved or a reservation cancels, we're happy to seat walk-in guests until 9 pm. Please check with your server at the door.
Why can't I book online or by phone?
We're a small team in a small room. Handling every request by email lets us answer each guest personally and fairly, in the order messages arrive.
Is gratuity included?
Yes — an 18% service charge is added to every check in lieu of gratuity.
How much should we order?
All dishes are designed to share. We recommend two to three dishes per guest, ordered a few at a time — start with cold dishes, then move to warm plates, and finish with rice or noodles.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Please mention allergies or restrictions in your reservation email and let your server know when you arrive. Several dishes contain raw or undercooked seafood, meat or eggs.
When are you closed for the holidays?
We take an annual long Thanksgiving break — this year from November 22 through December 6. We'll still be checking email for future reservations during the break.