Morihiro
Japanese · Chinatown, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Rice-First Omakase
Price
$200–300per person
Chef
Morihiro Onodera
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chef Morihiro Onodera's Japanese restaurant at its current Sunset Boulevard address in Echo Park.
About Morihiro
Morihiro centers its Japanese cooking on chef Morihiro Onodera's attention to rice, ingredients and the vessels used to serve them. His official biography traces that approach to his family's farm in Japan, where making food from scratch was part of daily life. At the restaurant, Japanese rice is milled on site, and Onodera's handmade ceramics are part of the presentation. The kitchen describes its omakase as bringing together produce and fish from California and Japan.
For a visit, use the current address: 1115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles. The suite number matters when setting a destination or sharing directions with other diners. An older Glendale Boulevard address should not guide a trip to this restaurant.
The official website links directly to its reservation service and provides contact details for the team. Start there when choosing a date, then review the available dining options before booking.
LA Times recognition
Morihiro is ranked No. 9 in the 2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants. This position belongs to the newspaper's editorial restaurant list, not a Michelin star rating or a numerical tasting score. Explore the full list to compare restaurants across Los Angeles and the surrounding region.
Sources and visit planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 1115 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- morionodera.com
- Phone
- +1 213-737-1588
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Morihiro presents a deliberately quiet, counter-focused atmosphere where the chef sets the pace and tone. The room compresses diners around a small bar, removing background distractions so attention falls squarely on each delivered piece. The sensory control extends beyond taste, the ceramic dishware is made by Onodera himself, so the dining environment feels like an extension of the chef’s craft. That level of integration and restraint positions the space as a refined, minimalist omakase room in Echo Park, one that privileges concentration, materiality, and the sculpted rhythm of service over ambient noise or theatrical flourish.
Best For
This is a destination for diners seeking a focused omakase evening. Service is concentrated into a seated counter format that runs Wednesday through Sunday from 6 to 9 pm, making it ideal for focused dinner outings: particularly date nights or milestone meals where the ritual of a sequenced tasting is the point. The experience favors guests who appreciate close attention to technique, sourcing, and the tactile presentation of food; it is less suited to casual chatter or noisy group gatherings and better for those who want the chef’s rhythm to guide the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate sushi counter with serene, refined atmosphere emphasizing the artistry of each piece; minimalist design focused on the chef's craft and ingredient quality.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- California Roll
- Musk Melon Panna Cotta
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1115 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6–9 pm
- Thursday
- 6–9 pm
- Friday
- 6–9 pm
- Saturday
- 6–9 pm
- Sunday
- 6–9 pm
Location
1115 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Morihiro now?
Morihiro is at 1115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Who is the chef at Morihiro?
The restaurant is led by chef Morihiro Onodera, whose official biography details his Japanese culinary background.
What role does rice play in the cooking?
The restaurant mills its Japanese rice on site and describes rice preparation as central to the chef's approach.
