Omakase dining at Hayato in Downtown Los Angeles.
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Hayato offers an exceptional 14-course omakase tasting menu that highlights the pristine flavors of carefully selected seasonal ingredients. This intimate dining experience emphasizes purity and simplicity, letting each ingredient shine through traditional Japanese culinary mastery.
Starters
Begin your meal with delicate appetizers that awaken the palate. The Shirauo and Sweet Potato Tempura features crisp-fried Japanese icefish paired with sweet potato, offering a perfect harmony of textures and subtle sweetness to start your culinary journey.
Mains
The main courses present an exquisite lineup of seafood and delicacies prepared with thoughtful technique. Savor the tender Seared Kinmedai with Tosa Zu Jelly , boasting golden eye snapper accented by a refreshing citrus jelly. The Dungeness Crab Shinjo is a delicate fish cake incorporating sweet Dungeness crab, while the Japanese Sea Bream and Akagai offers a harmonious seafood duo featuring sea bream and red clam. For a rich and luxurious bite, try the Steamed Abalone with Liver Sauce , showcasing tender abalone enhanced by a savory sauce. The Charcoal Grilled Kinki with Roasted Onion brings smoky depth with succulent fish and caramelized onion, while the Fried Cuttlefish with Fresh Ginko Nuts fuses tender cuttlefish with the unique crunch of ginkgo nuts. Meat lovers will appreciate the Seared Duck Breast with Tokyo Turnip , a perfectly cooked duck complemented by the mild, fresh flavor of turnip. Additionally, the Ebi Shinjo with Shiitake and Komatsuna blends shrimp fish cake with earthy shiitake mushrooms and peppery Japanese mustard spinach for a balanced bite. For a delicacy of refined flavors, the Grilled Karasumi presents dried mullet roe grilled to enhance its rich umami. To complete the experience, indulge in the comforting Black Throat Sea Perch Rice Pot , a warming dish combining tender sea perch with perfectly cooked rice.
Desserts
The menu includes thoughtfully prepared desserts that provide a gentle and refined conclusion to your culinary journey, echoing the purity and elegance found throughout the meal.
Drinks
Hayato complements its menu with an elegant selection of wines, chosen to enhance the fresh and delicate flavors of its dishes, making for a complete and memorable dining experience.
Specials
- Exclusive omakase seatings with only 7 seats available, ensuring a personal and intimate dining atmosphere.
- Single seating per night allows guests to fully savor the chef’s thoughtfully orchestrated courses in a relaxed setting.
