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Dining Downtown After 10 - Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of Dining Downtown After 10. If you haven't seen part 1 yet, read this first.

Little Tokyo
Ebisu: Shishito peppers with dancing bonito flakes is fun to say. The baby squid and makeral bowls come recommended. A Japanese-style tavern with starfish and giant tuna on the walls. Open until 1am daily.
356 E 2nd St, 213-613-1644

Daikokuya: Delicious, creamy broth and melt in your mouth meat keep this place going. Open till 12am Monday-Thursday, 1am Friday-Saturday.
327 E 1st St, 213-626-1680

Orochon: Great ramen. Choose your spiciness level, from "not spicy" to "finish this and they put your picture on the wall."
123 S Onizuka St, 3rd Floor, 213-617-1766 Haru Ulala: A small plate of

Izakaya Haru Ulala: Japanese pancakes, noodles, cabbage and a fried egg on top, sounds good. A menu full of little Japanese dishes, even better. Open Monday-Thursday until 12am, Friday-Saturday until 2am.
368 E 2nd St, 213-620-0977

Kouraku: A tasty home kitchenish Japanese menu, pages and pages of noodles. Closes at 3am Monday-Saturday, midnight Sunday.
314 E 2nd St, 213-687-4972

Chinatown
Full House Seafood Restaurant: “We Open!” says a sign on the door. Feed maybe four or five people with $12? The food and service are good and the place is always popping. Open till 3am daily.
963 N Hill St, 213-617-8382

Master Chef: Their menu's organized by price. Try the honey walnut shrimp. Tip: the spinach fries will make your poo green. Open daily until 1am.
937 N Hill St, >213-687-3638

May Flower Seafood Restaurant: Family-style Chinatown seating with a 4am closing time daily. Gets crowded after 2am.
679 N Spring St, 213-625-0588

Arts District
Blue Dahlia Cafe: Burgers, paninis and salads are served at this cafe. The short rib burger with arugula, caramelized onions and smoked gouda is drool worthy. Open until 10:00pm Monday-Thursday and 1:00am Friday-Saturday.
738 E 3rd St, 213-613-0621

3rd Steakhouse: Formerly a 1929 high beamed garage, now a hip Asian steakhouse. A cheaper late-night menu is served from 11pm to 1am >closing.
734 E 3rd St, 213-680-3003

Royal Claytons: An English-style pub serves pints and pool to the southern Arts District, There's a nice beer selection, but try the Henry VIII, a black tea-infused gin creation. Open until 11pm Sunday-Thursday, 2:00am >Friday and Saturday.
1855 Industrial St, 213-622-0512

Zip Fusion: The super spicy sashimi salad titillates . Also recommend the Zip Fusion Bowl, the restaurant’s Korean bibimbap. Open Monday-Wednesday till 10:30, Thursday-Saturday, 11:30.
744 E 3rd St, 213-680-3770

Enjoy your dinner!


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