There's a new Japanese kappo-style restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. David Schlosser (l'Orangerie, Ginza Sushiko, Urasawa, Arashiyama Kitcho) is the man behind Shibumi's kappo — or counter-style — dining philosophy. Featuring a seasonal menu that sits somewhere between traditional kaiseki and the more casual izakaya fare, Jonathan Gold believes it's one of the best new restaurants to open in LA this year. Get the scoop and read Jonathan's LA Times review of Shibumi.
Shibumi
815 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-265-7923
Music: "Crack a Bottle" (Instrumental) by Eminem and "Emeute a Tokyo" by Bernard Estardy