Azay

Came here for the traditional Japanese Breakfast. It did not disappointment. The owner lady was so cute. She gave great recommendations and told me about the Momosoto that was left on my plate. I almost didn't eat it because I thought it was an olive but it turned out to be a delicious mountain peach found only in Japan. It was so good that I bought a bunch to take home on my flight to Seattle. I love Japanese food because I feel like it's very balanced. The breakfast had fish as the main thing but also multiple little side dishes that just complimented the whole meal. Outdoor seating was nice. Next time, I will have to try all the other entrees because I wanted to eat everything!

Really great and friendly staff. Food was delicious and fresh. Awesome job on the duck confit. You get a little worried when a restaurant offers 2 varying styles of cuisine in one location but it just shows that the culinary background training is on point for both. By keeping the menu limited it ensures they deliver on each dish promised.

A genuinely beautiful meal and an amazing restaurant. I have been wanting to visit since their opening but haven’t had the opportunity. Chef Akira and his wife were so accommodating and friendly. I just couldn’t be more happy with my experience. The black cod dinner set was fantastic. The skin was so crispy and the fish meat was tender and smooth. I felt taken care of in every way.

Azay is one of the few places in LA where you can get a traditional Japanese breakfast. The set comes with rice, mackerel, tamago, miso soup, pickled vegetables, and other small side dishes. The fish was flaky and moist and the set is comforting and satisfying. We also got the pork belly omurice which came with a nice side salad. The pork belly was a crispy but a tad bit drier than we liked it. The restaurant is super cozy and has a small patio. You can call ahead on certain days to reserve a spot, which I recommend especially for weekends as it gets quite busy around lunch. After we ordered, the food took a while to get to us but there weren’t that many people working on the kitchen and it was a full restaurant when we went. Overall, it was a great experience and we can’t wait to come back to try their dinner menu.

Definitely a great meal in the Little Tokyo area. The Japanese Breakfast was perfect and each little side dish that came along with it was amazing. Small restaurant and at the time of visit only had outdoor seating available. Definitely will come back to try the other items on the menu!

Azay is a great little hidden gem in Little Tokyo. I recommend coming early if you want the full range of options. They will sell out if you come closer to closing. We had the Eel plate (I'm forgetting the name), the Daily Bento which featured Salmon (the protein changes each day) and the Salmon Chazuke. Everything was a great portion for the price and the ingredients were of great quality. The Omurice looked amazing but the table next to us got the last order of the day so we didn't get to try it. We also had the Tarte Tatin (apple tart) and it was big enough for two people to share comfortably. There can be a short wait (especially if you're a group of 3 or more) but groups are possible. There are outdoor and indoor tables. I love the ambiance and the staff was very friendly. I only took a star off for the limitations of food options during the last hour of food service.

My friends and I came here for dinner after shopping around in Little Tokyo. We arrived 5 minutes before they opened at 5:30, and we were seated right away. I would suggest to make a reservation if possible as it did get quite busy and they have limited seating outdoors. The owner was friendly and helpful by giving us recommendations and giving us options for hot/cold water or tea. We got the sukiyaki from the regular menu and the black cod dinner set from the dinner menu. 10/10 for both dishes, they were delicious and comforting. We also got the creme brûlée (matcha and vanilla) and the zenzai. I really enjoyed the matcha flavour over the vanilla but they were all tasty.

I didn't know I needed this :-) Nagoya hitsumabushi, creme brulee, and green tea with la javanaise playing in the background on a cool summer LA sidewalk. Very chic ambiance at this Japanese and French cafe in little Tokyo neatly tucked among all the ramen, sushi, and Korean bbq joints. Thank goodness it's not fusion. Each menu is authentic to its origin. If you are a culinary fan of both Japanese and French delicacies then this place is a must visit. They keep it to a few simple selections crafted with a succulent approach. I enjoyed watching the chef put meticulous attention to each meal.It's a healthy sized portion. The servers were attentive and quick.They will wait to make the dessert until your main course is done. This cafe opens the earliest compared to other food joints in little Tokyo and the staff works very hard. I will be back for dinner!