Los Angeles · Downtown

Hayato

Name: Hayato
Address: Los Angeles, CA, US
Price range: $$$$

#19 in Los AngelesJapanese$$$$

Awards

4.8

★★2 Michelin Stars

James Beard Best New

What People Are Saying

“After just stepping off a long flight from Japan, our very first meal was here, and it instantly transported us back. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it was even better than many of the meals we had in Japan itself. Every dish was beautifully prese...”

New Buzz

Six Los Angeles restaurants just scored new Michelin stars for 2026 — including five first-time winners and a historic second star for Kato

Secret Los Angeles · 5 days ago

Inside the Kitchen: Seven Questions with Hayato’s Brandon Go

Fine Dining Lovers · 3 months ago

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Brandon Go

Head Chef

Brandon Go is the chef behind Hayato, a Japanese omakase counter in Los Angeles. He is known for his deep passion for Japanese cuisine, offering guests thoughtful explanations alongside meticulously crafted raw and cooked dishes.

What to Order

Kaiseki Omakase

Seven seats, one seating nightly. Reservations drop on the 1st of each month at 10am. The sake pairings are worth adding.

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