n/soto
n/soto serves California-inspired modern Japanese izakaya cooking on W Washington Blvd, with craft cocktails and sake.
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- Address
- 4566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Phone
- (323) 879-9455
- Website
- n-soto.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Esquire No. 6 and LA Times No. 90
Esquire placed n/soto at No. 6 in 2022, and LA Times ranked it No. 90 in 2024. That gives award-minded diners a concise signal for dinner plans.
California-inspired modern Japanese izakaya
California-inspired modern Japanese izakaya cooking frames the menu as Japanese and izakaya, with local sourcing in play. Signatures include agedashi mochi, miso bone marrow, and negima yakitori.
Standalone design-focused dinner
A standalone, design-focused restaurant pairs upscale casual service with leisurely pacing and conversational noise. Smart casual dress fits a dinner aimed at sitting down, not rushing through.
- agedashi mochi
- mentaiko mochi
- miso bone marrow
- brussels sprouts with salmon skin
- carrot tartare
- negima yakitori
Peers Worth Knowing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/soto | California-Inspired Modern Japanese Izakaya | $$$$ | Mid-City |
| Bar Sawa | Edomae-style Omakase with Cocktails | $$$$ | Little Tokyo |
| hibi | Modern Japanese-Korean Fusion | $$$$ | Koreatown |
| Koi Japanese Cuisine | Japanese Fusion Sushi | $$$$ | West Hollywood |
| Matsumoto | Traditional Japanese Omakase | $$$$ | Wilshire Center |
| Sushi Note | Modern Japanese Omakase | $$$$ | Sherman Oaks |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #196
Opinionated About Dining
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #90
LA Times
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #236
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Highly Recommended
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Esquire Best New Restaurants #6
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At a Glance
- Trendy
- Modern
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Craft Cocktails
- Sake Program
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual yet refined setting with a minimalist indoor-outdoor space that evokes a relaxed LA vibe; warm and welcoming atmosphere with attentive service.