A-Won serves Korean-style sushi, and their rice bowls are exceptional enough to be included in this guide.
The daimyou chirashi ($19) is a party on a plate. There’s a mound of sesame sushi rice covered by a fan of tuna, salmon, snapper, yellowtail, squid, scallop, albacore, mackerel, unagi, and salmon roe.
The Nigiyaka Bowl is a beautiful bouquet of raw fish and sea urchin done four ways.
The rice bowl is straightforward and at $10 a pop, is truly a solid lunch option that won’t break the bank.
if you’re one of the lucky ones to snag a seat, you’ll be treated to one of the most delicate chirashis ($13.95) in the Southland.
Head over there for lunch to avoid the crowds and knock a couple dollars off your bill - things are always cheaper before the sun goes down.
Sushi Komasa is another Little Tokyo establishment, and at the cornerstone of their menu is a basic, but worthwhile chirashi bowl ($13).
Chef Jiro Kobayashi’s premium chirashi ($26) is simply exquisite. The dish is a lunch-only special and contains a truly exceptional hodgepodge of ingredients.
Nabeeya’s chirashi ($11) is so heavily seasoned, your taste buds don't have a chance to get bored. Lunch only!
