kodō
izakaya
Signature Coffee
Ichigo Matcha
nekohama matcha, homemade strawberry jam, iced
Kuro Goma Latte
kodo blend espresso, black sesame
Hojicha Vanilla Latte
nekohama hojicha tea, vanilla
Yuzu Matcha Tonic
nekohama matcha, tonic, yuzu
Dessert
Kodo Basque Cheesecake
berry jam, sesame crumble
Miso Chocolate Torte
whip, berries
Homemade Mochi Ice Cream
matcha or vanilla, red bean, kinako, black cane syrup
Houjicha Affogato
nekohama hojicha, vanilla
Wine
macabeo, xarel-lo, parellada - dignitat brut rosé cava
Chardonnay - Stocco Braide Italy
Pinot Noir - Castell Salegg Pinot Nero 2020 Alto Adige
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 1 other venue on equal evidence.
We hold 301 venues in Los Angeles, CA and could score 189 of them. Positions are counted against those 189.
v1.7.4 10.3/100 = sourcing 1.1/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 3 distinct of 4 [class=breed-marketing x0.00, class=breed-word x0.35, class=seimaibuai x0.50], buzzword 0 distinct; +15% corroboration lift from sourcing press) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 9.2/18 (capped at 35% of the 1.1-point evidence base).
protein
Wagyu
Attribute“GRILL + MAIN SALADS SIGNATURES Yuzu Ceviche shrimp, cucumber, shallot brunoise Toro Carpaccio fatty tuna, ponzu, sesame oil, cucumber Wagyu Tataki shiso, dressing, yuzu vinaigrette, sesame mayo Wagyu Katsu japanese mustard, onion ponzu Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice crispy sushi”
on the menu · source ↗
Jidori Chicken
Attribute“vinegar, dancing bonito, sesame mayo Fried Brussel Sprouts chilli butter Ponzu Oysters cucumber brunoise , yuzu-kosho ponzu, negi, 2pcs Jidori Chicken Karaage spicy mayo Omakase Platter chef’s selection - 6 pcs Uni + Wagyu uni on wagyu 1pc Premium Trio uni, toro, wagyu Toro”
on the menu · source ↗
Wagyu
Attribute“Shitake Bitters KODO-HI Suntory Toki Whisky, Seltzer Water, Yuzu Truffle Risotto Truffle Risotto Maitake, Shimeji, truffle oil, parm Wagyu Cheeseburger fatty wagyu patty, cheddar, brioche Chimichurri Prawns Shiso Chimichurri, yuzu kosho butter BENI NEGRONI Ford's Gin,”
their website · source ↗
seafood
chilean sea bass
Attribute“Wagyu Cheeseburger fatty wagyu patty, cheddar, brioche Chimichurri Prawns shiso chimichurri, yuzu kosho butter Marinated Grilled Sea Bass chilean sea bass, white miso, sweet soy Tofu Steak maitake, onion ponzu Uni Pasta uni cream, shiso, nori Truffle Risotto maitake, shimeji.”
on the menu · quarantined-not-a-signal · source ↗
sourcing
daiginjo
Attribute“inf. suntory whiskies, bitters, orange lychee martini haku vodka, lychee, non #3 craft sake akitabare ‘winter blossom’ daiginjo - delicate, aromatic kokuryu ‘black dragon' junmai ginjo - rich, dynamic, welcoming Beer sapporo lager -”
on the menu · source ↗
See the week▾
| Sunday | brunch 11am – 2:30pm · dinner 5:30pm – 11pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | lunch 11am – 2:30pm · dinner 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | lunch 11am – 2:30pm · dinner 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Friday | lunch 11am – 2:30pm · dinner 5:30pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | brunch 11am – 2:30pm · dinner 5:30pm – 11pm |
Hours checked Aug 24, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 41 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Resy ↗link checked Aug 24, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Lifestyle coverage
- Kodō - Review - Arts District - Los Angeles ↗
The Infatuation
National lifestyleMay 12, 2022
“Review of the Arts District tasting-counter restaurant; no sourcing content in the cached extract.”
- Kodo - Arts District - Americas - USA West / Los Angeles ↗
Food Talk Central
Local lifestyleApr 5, 2022
“Independent enthusiast-forum thread/review; no sourcing content in the cached extract.”
Coverage
- L.A.'s Top Omakase Menus ↗
Resy (blog.resy.com)
Press“Kodō’s opening executive chef was veteran L.A. sushi master Yoya Takahashi (of Hamasaku fame), but today, you’re more likely see the young head sushi chef, Alex Suzuki, behind the bar serving omakase. Suzuki grew up in Southern California with an artisanal noodle maker father, and learned the Japanese way of cooking with seasonal ingredients from a young age. At Kodō, that means you can expect matsutake mushrooms in the fall, blowfish during the winter, and plump clams in the spring. Ingredients here are sourced locally and from Japan, and the moody atmosphere provides a handsome backdrop for ”
mentions sourcing