Azay

“I love Azay! I've been here a couple times and it never fails to satisfy. Got the Japanese breakfast with black cod and it was perfection. My friend had the mushroom and tofu Japanese breakfast and that was also delicious! Service is wonderful as well. There is a parking structure across the street which is very convenient.”

“Great day to have a meal outside. The servers were attentive and moved the umbrellas as the sun moved. Chawanmushi and the jidori chicken bento was cooked to perfection. Topped it off with a matcha crème brûlée. Would come back again. Recommend to reserve before you go.”

“Absolutely delicious japanese breakfast, a rare find in LA! We got the miso black cod option and the fish was marinated perfectly while still being moist and flaky. The portion isn't huge but it's enough to be a light to moderate sized breakfast that feels healthy and doesn't weigh you down. I would definitely come here again!”

“First time at Azay in Little Tokyo today, and somehow it felt like I’d been meaning to walk through those doors for years. One of those places that quietly lingers on your “must try” list until you finally give in. Azay was opened by chef Akira Hirose, who built the space around the kind of Japanese breakfast he grew up with. Thoughtful. Seasonal. The opposite of rushed. It’s a small, intimate restaurant in the heart of Little Tokyo, where the morning light hits just right and everything feels intentional. The Japanese breakfast was exactly what I hoped for and somehow better. A neat lacquered tray carrying grilled fish, delicate sides, miso soup, rice, pickles. Comforting in that quiet, steady way. Home cooked but precise. Balanced without trying too hard. Elegant, nourishing, and deeply satisfying without ever feeling heavy. It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t shout for attention. It simply exists with confidence. And sometimes that’s exactly what you want.”

“This was my first time trying Japanese home-style cuisine. I walked in around 11:30 a.m., and the wait time was about 15 minutes. The food was clean, simple, and thoughtfully portioned. The flavors were light and comforting, and the cute, delicate plating was especially appealing. The portion sizes were just right—I enjoyed it so much that I completely cleaned my plate, enough to make the chef smile. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal. I highly recommend the matcha tiramisu for dessert. It was a highlight of the experience.”