TENSHO

4.9

69 Reviews

$50 and over

Shabu-shabu

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).

5.3.2022 Tue
NEW OPEN in Little Tokyo
[TENSHO]

Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO.

Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef.

The wagyu beef is of A5 rank. The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Shabu-shabu, Seafood, Kaiseki
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(213) 617-1016
Website
https://www.instagram.com/tensho_la/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mr. Tetsuhiro Watanabe

Location
418 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4209
Neighborhood
Little Tokyo
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)
$193.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This is TENSHO's Best combination shabu-shabu. highly recommended.Tax may apply at payment. COURSE INCLUDES: Seafood Appetizer, Meat Appetizer, Assortment Chef’s Selection, Your Choice of Shabu-shabu Hot-pot with Assorted Vegetables, Udon Noodle or “Zosui” Rice Soup with Pickles, Dessert.
USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)
$93.00 per person
Multiple dates available
COURSE INCLUDES: Seafood Appetizer, Meat Appetizer, Assortment Chef’s Selection, Your Choice of Shabu-shabu Hot-pot with Assorted Vegetables, Udon Noodle or “Zosui” Rice Soup with Pickles, Dessert.Tax may apply at payment.
Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood
$158.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This is TENSHO's Best combination shabu-shabu. highly recommended. Tax may apply at payment. COURSE INCLUDES: Seafood Appetizer, Meat Appetizer, Assortment Chef’s Selection, Your Choice of Shabu-shabu Hot-pot with Assorted Vegetables, Udon Noodle or “Zosui” Rice Soup with Pickles, Dessert

Offers

[50%OFF] COME JOIN OUR HAPPY HOUR (5-7 PM TUE-SUN)
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
From Tuesday to Sunday, between 5 PM and 7 PM, we offer draft beer for $5 (regularly $10) and oysters for $2.5 (regularly $4.5) for those who order during our happy hour. Tax may apply at payment.

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Food
Downtown
Best Service
Downtown
Best Ambiance
Downtown
Best Value
Downtown
Kid-friendly
Downtown
Healthy
Downtown
Neighborhood gem
Downtown
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

TENSHO offers an unparalleled dining experience with its "excellent food" and "excellent staff." Renowned for its "best shabu shabu outside of Japan," it features high-quality ingredients and unforgettable desserts. Ideal for special occasions, TENSHO provides a "premium experience" with attentive service, exquisite omakase, and a welcoming atmosphere.

69 Reviews

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Emma
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tensho is the best always! Best food and people! :)
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Mark
VIP
Orange County
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shabu shabu at its finest with fresh ingredients and attentive service
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Phoebe
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in town 🤍 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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George
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best shabu shabu outside of Japan. Beautifully delicate, balanced, and delicious appetizers, the highest quality sourced vegetables, Japanese wagyu and the best angus prime, and delectable and u forgettable desserts. Did I mention they have Premium Malts?
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent staff, wonderful dining experience for our anniversary. We will be going back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Munich
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great the food was exzellent and the service was amazing
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chaille
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Tensho great service and quality ingredients
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KathyB
VIP
San Diego
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really fun. Very caring, nice service. Delicious.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow!! Just woww! Food, service, ambience, the staff just outstanding!
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marlond
VIP
Los Angeles
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar, Loved the beef, best service and value. Everything from start to finish was delicious.
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TENSHO is rated 4.9 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

418 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4209

Additional information

Neighborhood
Little Tokyo
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Shabu-shabu, Seafood, Kaiseki
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mr. Tetsuhiro Watanabe
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.instagram.com/tensho_la/
Phone number
(213) 617-1016

TENSHO

Make a reservation

Additional information

Deluxe A5 WAGYU (JAPAN, 8oz)

USDA Prime Beef (Rib, 8oz)

Deluxe A5 WAGYU & Seafood

[50%OFF] COME JOIN OUR HAPPY HOUR (5-7 PM TUE-SUN)

Shabu-Shabu Course

USDA Prime Beef$93.00

Deluxe A5 Wagyu$193.00

Today's Seafood$128.00

USDA Prime Beef & Today's Seafood$108.00

USDA Prime Beef & Live King Crab & Seafood

Deluxe A5 Wagyu & Today's Seafood$158.00

Deluxe A5 Wagyu & Live King Crab & Seafood

Above Course Includes

3 Kinds of Appetizer

Your Choice of Shabu-Shabu Hot-Pot

Udon Noodles or "Zosui" Rice Soup (1 Pot / 1 Table)

Dessert

Shared Course

Shared Course

Additional Order

USDA Prime Beef$43.00

Deluxe A5 Wagyu$143.00

Seafood$78.00

Mix Vegetables$18.00

A La Carte

Shucked Oyster

Baked Oyster

Aburi Seared Wagyu Sushi$14.00

Sea Urchin (Uni) Sashimi$48.00

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