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OTOTO LA is a Japanese restaurant located on Allison Avenue in Echo Park, Los Angeles. As a sake bar, they offer an ever-changing selection of traditional and innovative sakes, with a focus on featuring small, craft breweries. In addition to sake, guests can enjoy Japanese beers and a wide selection of shochu, along with drinking snacks. OTOTO LA is the perfect spot for those looking for a unique and authentic Japanese dining experience in Echo Park.

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06/22/2026

THIS THURSDAY 🇯🇵🐱🇯🇵🐱🇯🇵🐱
Come cheer for Japan, drink some sake, and yes we got a TV! Opening an hour early at 4pm to show the match, walk ins only!

06/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW: OTOTO available for online pickup orders 🐱🐱🐱

Order ahead for game day stadium snacks, or just grab a chicken katsu sando to take home. Make it a full at-home party experience and ask us to recommend a bottle to take too when you come to pick up, no stress easy breezy. Link in bio to order anytime, open nightly from 5pm

Illo by our talented friend

06/03/2026

This Sunday, 6/7, join us for a very special sake masterclass with Philip Harper of Tamagawa. UK-born, Philip has been brewing sake in Japan since 1991 (!), and today champions wild yeast fermentation, ancient techniques, and aging sake.

From 4-5pm, Philip will guide us through a tasting of five of his sakes, with a focus on aging and how it impacts the flavor and experience. We’ll have a fresh seasonal bottle, a sake made using a recipe from 1712, and three other flagship brews. Our longtime friend and sake bon vibrant will also be in house, always a treat.

Link in bio for tickets, seating is limited. Kitchen opens at 5pm for dinner, stick around to chat with Philip.

05/31/2026

Come on down! 4pm today, take a trip to northern Japan with and get to know Akita prefecture 🤍 no ressies, just walk on in, kitchen opens at 5pm

05/29/2026

June sake club signup deadline, this weekend! Members get two curated bottles each month, accompanied by our notes, stories, and food pairing suggestions. Plus a $1 glass every club pickup day and 10% off weekly Sunday sake school tastings for you and a guest. Link in bio to sign up, gift options and local delivery available too!
Swipe through to see the selections from a recent club 🩷

05/26/2026

It’s the best time of year, spring onion tempura time aka BLOOMIN’ ONION TIME ⏰⏰⏰ this icon returns yearly when the onions are sweet and petite, don’t miss out

05/25/2026

OPEN TONIGHT and serving up shrimp rolls 🎈🎈🎈 wild pink shrimp in a spicy mayo on a butter bun, feels like summer already. Cheesesteaks too because why not? Doors at 5pm, sake list also looking nice and stacked

05/24/2026

Open all holiday weekend long 🌻🌻🌻 sake school today from 4-5pm too, walk on in

05/14/2026

Tomorrow night, a book party (but so much more)

We first met Wyatt 8+ years ago. He was sitting at the bar at tsubaki with his wife, and after some back-and-forth and “how do I know you?”s we realized we had been sitting at neighboring tables the prior night at Bavel. Mainly in the interest of making small talk, I asked him what he did for a living, and he told me he was a photographer. We happened to have a need for a photographer for the restaurant, which I mentioned, and Io a working relationship, and a friendship, were born

Wyatt gets credit for all of the nice photos that show up on any of our instagram feeds, and he has truly chronicled the life of all three restaurants over so many seasons and years. His style is so distinctly his own, and always feels so real and human and rich with emotion. His love for restaurants - and more importantly, the people in them - is palpable, and Wyatt always manages to bring beauty and depth to the small, seemingly insignificant moments that make up a day in our life

And more than anything, he’s a true gem of a human, a total sake enthusiast, and genuinely just a delight to work and collaborate with. We couldn’t ask for a better visual partner

Over those same years that we’ve been working together, Wyatt has also been documenting life at Shirataki sake brewery in Niigata, and has put together a truly special book and video documenting his time with them (The Driver’s Room). We are truly honored to be hosting him, as well as the brewery, tomorrow night for a book launch party (and celebration)

The brewery is bringing sake from Japan, as well as rice from their very own fields for us to cook and roll into onigiri. Wyatt will have copies of both his books to share and for purchase, and some other special treats in store for you all too

Drop in between 5-8:30pm, full menu available too 🤍

05/13/2026

Tomorrow night: SURPRISING PAIRINGS

Well, maybe not surprising to longtime OTOTO visitors, but our hunch is most people don’t think of sake first when considering a pairing for oysters, or cheese, or a burger. Let us show you what you’ve been missing! We’ll have all of the above in sample size, each one paired with a sake. All night tomorrow, 5pm on, cheese is super limited so don’t miss out! Full menu available too, of course

Address

1360 Allison Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90026

To get to the Japanese restaurant on Allison Avenue in Los Angeles, there are various transportation options available. If you prefer taking public transport, you can take a bus that stops near Allison Avenue or use the nearest metro station and continue walking to your destination.

Alternatively, if you are driving, there should be parking spaces along the street near the restaurant or a nearby parking lot within walking distance. Just ensure that you follow all relevant parking regulations so that you won't incur any fines or get towed.

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30pm - 11pm
Tuesday	5pm - 11pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 11pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
	5:30pm - 11pm
Sunday	2pm - 9pm

Website

http://ototola.com/

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine, unique flavors, and impeccable presentation. OTOTO LA on Allison Avenue in Los Angeles is no exception. This Japanese sake bar offers an extensive selection of traditional and innovative sakes, with a focus on featuring small, craft breweries. The menu also includes Japanese beers, a wide selection of shochu, and delicious drinking snacks to complement your drink.

What sets OTOTO LA apart from other Japanese restaurants is its commitment to showcasing the best of small-batch sake producers. The ever-changing selection ensures that there's always something new to try, making each visit a unique experience. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic date.

The food at OTOTO LA is equally impressive. From the crispy karaage chicken to the savory yakitori skewers, each dish is expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. The attention to detail in both the food and drinks is evident in every bite and sip.

Overall, OTOTO LA is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience in Los Angeles. With its exceptional sake selection, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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