Sawtelle Blvd.

Los Angeles, 90025

A directory of Sawtelle's neighborhood shops and reviews, from restaurants to karaoke, boba tea to clothing boutiques, markets to nurseries.

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News Articles

December, 2007. Sunset magazine.
Visit Japan in California

October 1, 2006. New York Times.
West Los Angeles: Boulevard of the Rising Sun

March 30, 2006. Los Angeles Times.
We're way past sushi

August 22, 2002. Los Angeles Times.
It Runs East-West

August 12, 2002. Los Angeles Business Journal.
New generation attracted to restaurants in 'Little Osaka'

February 10, 1999. LA Weekly.
Sawtelle Boulevard

History of Sawtelle

Preserving California's Japantowns - Sawtelle. Retrieved May 11, 2008 from http://californiajapantowns.org/sawtelle.html:

Close proximity to the seashore that eased nostalgia for their homeland, the mild temperatures and rich soil ideal for working close to nature, and a cooperative network by the local Kenjinkai, were attributes attracting the early Issei to Sawtelle, or so-te-ru, in the 1910s. From 1920 to 1925, the town's population increased from 3,500 to 10,700, primarily due to the westward migration of the movie industry from New York, the influx of Nikkei farmers and merchants, and later the establishment of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). With the growth of neighboring communities in Westwood, Bel Air, and Brentwood, the demand for Nikkei gardeners, nurserymen, and domestics increased; and the area became ideal for raising families.

Becoming a part of greater Los Angeles and renamed West Los Angeles (WLA) in 1929, "Sawtelle" still commonly refers to the commercial corridor of Japanese businesses and restaurants along Sawtelle Blvd, between Pico and Santa Monica Boulevards, and the residential neighborhood surrounding it. By 1941, Sawtelle boasted 26 nurseries/florist shops, 8 boarding houses, 8 gas stations/garages, 4 churches, 3 grocery stores, 5 shops, 4 barbers, 2 sewing schools, 1 beauty salon, and 1 Japanese language school and community hall. Today, only a handful of pre-World War II historic sites remain, but an influx of Japanese restaurants, markets, and the J-pop influence of the Giant Robot store and eatery provide a new identity, often referred to as "Little Osaka."


Map: 2000 block of Sawtelle Boulevard (unspecified post-World War II period)


Sawtelle: West Los Angeles's Japantown by Jack Fujimoto

 

Shops & Reviews (78)

Restaurants (27) | Boba, Tea, Coffee, Desserts (7) | Karaoke (3) | Markets (3) | Beauty Salons (3) | Clothing (6) | Nurseries, Plants, Flowers (4) | Knickknacks, Gifts (4) | Health, Wellness (4) | Miscellaneous (17)

RESTAURANTS (26 listings below)

Asahi Ramen | +1 310 479 2231
2027 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Bar Hayama | +1 310 235 2000
1803 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Blue Marlin | +1 310 445 2522
2121 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Chabuya | +1 310 473 9843
2002 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Curry House | +1 310 479 8477
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Daichan Kaiten-Sushi | +1 310 914 5028
11301 Olympic Blvd. #203, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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FuRaiBo | +1 310 444 1432
2068 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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gr/eats | +1 310 478 3242
2050 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Hide Sushi | +1 310 477 7242
2040 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Hurry Curry of Tokyo | +1 310 473 1640
2131 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Ketchy's II | +1 310 481 0799
11270 La Grange Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Kinchans | +1 310 445 0031
2119 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Kiriko Sushi | +1 310 478 7769
11301 Olympic Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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Little Hong Kong Cafe | +1 310 478 7329
2129 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Manpuku Tokyo BBQ | +1 310 473 0580
2125 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Mizu 212 | +1 310 478 8979
2000 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Munch | +1 310 478 8818
11301 Olympic Blvd. #103, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions

Orris Restaurant | +1 310 268 2212
2006 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Phoreign | +1 310 477 4885
2123 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Place Yuu | +1 310 478 7450
2101 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Restaurant 2117 | +1 310 477 1617
2117 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Sawtelle Kitchen | +1 310 473 2222
2024 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Tempura House | +1 310 479 5989
1816 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Tofu Ya | +1 310 473 2627
2021 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Tofu Villa | Coming Soon
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #112A, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Yakitoriya | +1 310 479 5400
11301 Olympic Blvd. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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Zip Fusion | +1 310 575 3636
11301 Olympic Blvd. #116, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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BOBA, TEA, COFFEE, DESSERTS (8 listings below)

Beard Papa | +1 310 479 6665
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #110, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Cake House | +1 310 914 0404
11301 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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Crepe To Go | +1 310 477 8385
2116 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Crepes Dusigne | +1 310 473 0903
11301 Olympic Blvd. #125, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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Lollicup | +1 310 231 3522
2012 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Pinkberry | +1 310 231 0172
11301 Olympic Blvd. #107, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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Volcano Tea | +1 310 445 5326
2111 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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KARAOKE (3 listings below)

Karaoke BLEU | +1 310 477 4794
2064 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Max Karaoke | +1 310 479 1477
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Zip Fusion | +1 310 575 3636
11301 Olympic Blvd. #116, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions
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MARKETS (3 listings below)

Granada Market | +1 310 479 0931
1820 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Nijiya Market | +1 310 575 3300
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #105, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Safe & Save Market
address: 2030 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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BEAUTY SALONS (3 listings below)

Janvier Hair Design | +1 310 477 1106
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #202, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Taka Hair Salon | +1 310 575 6819
2010 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Van-Van Hair Salon | +1 310 473 1464
address: 2133 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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CLOTHING (6 listings below)

ANAP
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #111A, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Black Market | +1 310 966 1555
2023 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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BLU-82 | +1 310 445 0909
2025 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Happy Six | +1 310 479 5363
2115 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Impressio | +1 310 312 5838
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #201, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Rimo
2008 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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NURSERIES, PLANTS, FLOWERS (4 listings below)

A Florist WLA | +1 310 477 8200
2011 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Hashimoto Nursery | +1 310 473 6232
1935 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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The Jungle | +1 310 235 2875
1900 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery | +1 310 473 5444
1905 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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KNICKKNACKS, GIFTS (4 listings below)

Giant Robot | +1 310 478 1819
2015 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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GR2 | +1 310 445 9276
2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Satsuma Imports | +1 310 473 3946
2029 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Tokyo Japanese Outlet
2109 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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HEALTH, WELLNESS (4 listings below)

Golden Cabinet | +1 310 575 5611
2019 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

The Massage Therapy Center | +1 310 444 8989
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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New Center for Psychoanalysis | +1 310 478 6541
2014 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Nippon Medical Clinic | +1 310 575 4050
1950 Sawtelle Blvd. #145, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

MISCELLANEOUS (15 listings below)

Asahiya Bookstores Express | +1 310 575 3303
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #207A, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Bob's Sporting Goods | +1 310 478 2638
2003 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Chinese Baptist Church | +1 310 479 8394
1925 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

George's Hardware & Garden Supply | +1 310 479 1280
2060 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

H.I.S. Travel | +1 310 575 4544
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #112, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Hyper Game | +1 310 444 1907
11301 Olympic Blvd. #104, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - Get directions

The Image | +1 310 312 5500
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Jinenkan Martial Arts | +1 310 477 8425
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #302, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Jo-Mi Plumbing & Solar | +1 310 473 8111
2011 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Max Liquor | +1 310 473 1990
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #114, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Nikkei Credit Union | +1 310 479 5633
2005 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Pixel Memory Studio | +1 310 231 8288
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #200A3, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Saudi Arabia Consulate General | +1 310 479 6000
2045 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

TomatoBank | +1 310 806 9667
2105 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Video Addict | +1 310 312 5083
1818 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions

Video Jun | +1 310 473 1149
2130 Sawtelle Blvd. #111, Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
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Westside Family YMCA | +1 310 477 1511
11311 La Grange Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 - Get directions
 
 

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