From old-school sushi counters to modern noodle houses, West LA’s Asian food scene offers a delicious mix of history, tradition, and creative reinvention. Anchored by the iconic Sawtelle Japantown, this neighborhood and its surroundings are home to d...
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A Sawtelle staple since the 1970s, Hide is one of the first Japanese restaurants in the area. Known for fresh, no-frills sushi and an old-school charm that keeps locals coming back
Hide Sushi
Sawtelle: Ramen heaven specializing in rich, porky tonkotsu broth with perfectly chewy noodles.
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
Sawtelle: Build-your-own udon bowls made fresh to order, paired with tempura sides. Lines move quickly despite the crowds
Marugame Udon
Sawtelle: A bold, spicy offshoot of Tsujita, famous for its addictively numbing tantanmen.
Killer Noodle Tsujita
A small, often crowded market with some of the freshest to-go sushi in LA — a hidden gem for sashimi lovers
Yama Sushi Marketplace
Taiwanese comfort food with a California twist — think three-cup chicken, mapo tofu, and fun cocktails.
Little Fatty
Best hawaiian style plates on the westside! Plates with high with teriyaki beef, loco moco, and mac salad.
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe
If you're a OC girly you know Westminister has the best Vietnamese food. Mama Hong's is one of the better options on the westside for pho!
Mama Hong's
One of my go to thai spots, and you can hit up the very few Costco's in the area. Big fan of their Pad See Ew, Curry, and apps!
