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Jonathan Gold dines at Shibumi

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.

By Evan Kleiman • Sep 23, 2016 • 1 min read

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