New Favorite. Amazing Michelin Star Omakase Restaurant. Comfy meal with seasonal ingredients at Sawtelle. Chef Hayato Kojima from Tokyo is so fun & likes to drink. Soothing spa-like background music. Now $240 per person. Service charge 15%. Kuheiji Tako available. Corkage fee is now $100 for 720mL & no sake corkage allowed (wine only). Ujitawara Single Origin Tea $10 (no refill). Street parking or 1 hour validated parking in strip mall underground lot. Fun meal was 3.5 hours.
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Kojima – August 30, 2026
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| In-House Marinated Ikura from Hokkaido with Sumeshi Rice yuzu peel |
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| Chef Hayato Kojima |
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| Hokkaido Kinki (Rockfish) with Fresh Ginger & Young Gingko Nuts from Aichi |
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| Wagyu Shoulder with Chinese Broccoli togarashi, vinegar soy sauce |
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| Hitakami Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo (Miyabi) $200 |
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| Akashi (near Hyogo) Japanese Sea Bream with Warm Somen Kudzu (Arrowroot) Jelly Noodle broth from sea bream, kinome (sansho pepper leaves) |
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| Kue (Long Tooth Grouper) from Oita aburazuke with oil Uni from Hokkaido shiso flower, grated radish |
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| Calalta Davvero 2023 Riesling $85 (Chef's Hayao's recommendation for fresh fish & meat) Veneto, Italy |
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| Hirousu (Deep Fried Cake) with Sakura Ebi (Cherry Shrimp) from Shizuoka |
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| Steamed, Grilled & Simmered Awabi from Nagasaki with oyster mushroom from farmers market Plate pottery by Chef Mori Nozomi |
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| Seared Wild Shima Aji (Stripe Jack) from Nagasaki with sautéed water spinach |
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| Local Duck Breast with Local Potato kujo negi from Kyoto |
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| Boston Blue Fin Tuna Hand Roll with Akasu |
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| Chawanmushi with Hokkaido Horse Hairy Crab |
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| Nagano Wagyu Beef Filet homemade mayo with special tomato from Aoya, young corn & potato from farmers market |
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| Tetsukama Metal Pot Rice with Shirasu (Whitebait) |
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| Miso Soup |
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| Tetsukama Metal Pot Rice with Shirasu (Whitebait) |
Kojima
2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 211,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 248-0116
