Hidden Little Tokyo: Fu-ga Izakaya & Bar


As part of the 130th Anniversary of Little Tokyo, I'd like to explore some of the places off the beaten path that are part of what I consider Hidden in Little Tokyo.  First is Fu-ga Izakaya & Bar on San Pedro Street, between 1st and 2nd streets.


Fu-Ga
is downstairs off of San Pedro Street


Also participating in the Taste of Little Tokyo

Get your Stamp HERE! 


A modern interior that goes with the menu

Izakaya 
is a place to eat and drink
in a casual setting.

Fu-ga serves a wide range of
sushi rolls, grilled meats, salads,
and has a small plate menu.

Open for lunch too...  


Speaking of sushi

I saw Jiro Ono there,
the famed sushi master
from "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"

 Let me explain...


 OK, he was on the TV monitors
while I was there.

He wasn't there in person...


They have some private rooms available


What's an izakaya without good cocktails?
A Premium Cocktail Menu 


 To go with a beautiful bar


 Fu-ga has a 50 person banquet/private room
for private lunches or dinners.


We'll be back to taste their new menu...


Don't forget to get your 
Taste of Little Tokyo
Stamp

Read my post on the 2014 Taste of Little Tokyo HERE
April 25 - May 4, 2014



Kajima Building
111 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-625-1722
www.izakayafu-ga.com

Parking is FREE with validation
in the Kajima Building.


Will be back to try the new menu
STAY TUNED!



Photos by Jay Terauchi
Jay Eats Worldwide
©Jay Terauchi

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