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Azay
8.0
A Little Tokyo café where French technique meets Japanese breakfast culture in a small, family-run setting. Come for the bento-style morning tray, stay for the quietly excellent French-leaning lunch plates that keep locals returning.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese Breakfast Set, Croque Monsieur, Salmon Tartare
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Rare French–Japanese cooking focused on breakfast and lunch.
Who should go: Breakfast seekers and fusion-curious food lovers.
When to visit: Weekday mornings before the rush.
What to order: Breakfast set, croque monsieur, tartare.
Insider tip: Arrive early—popular items sell out.
Azay
8.4
A tiny Little Tokyo spot doing a rare Japanese breakfast set alongside French-leaning café plates. The morning trays—grilled fish, tamago, miso soup, rice, and pickles—feel thoughtful and transportive, with careful technique in a relaxed room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese breakfast set (saba, tamago, miso, rice), Pork belly omurice, Yuzu soy milk panna cotta
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: One of LA’s only true Japanese breakfast counters.
Who should go: Japanese breakfast seekers and quiet brunch fans.
When to visit: Weekday morning for the shortest wait.
What to order: Japanese set, omurice, seasonal dessert.
Insider tip: Go early; the small dining room fills fast.
Azay
8.0
A calm, family-run bistro where Japanese breakfast sets meet French technique in a tiny Little Tokyo dining room. The cooking is quietly precise, with bentos and morning plates that feel personal rather than performative.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese Breakfast Set, Daily Bento, Croque Monsieur
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 7.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: French-Japanese comfort cooking in an intimate, unfussy room.
Who should go: Brunch seekers who like quiet craft.
When to visit: Weekend morning for the full breakfast menu.
What to order: Japanese breakfast, bento, cha soba.
Insider tip: Arrive right at opening; seats go fast.