Morihiro
In Residence
Morihiro Onodera
Chef
- 01CuisineJapanese
- 02CityLos Angeles, United States
- 03RecognitionOne Michelin Star
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Morihiro centers its Japanese cooking on chef Morihiro Onodera's attention to rice, ingredients and the vessels used to serve them. His official biography traces that approach to his family's farm in Japan, where making food from scratch was part of daily life. At the restaurant, Japanese rice is milled on site, and Onodera's handmade ceramics are part of the presentation. The kitchen describes its omakase as bringing together produce and fish from California and Japan.
For a visit, use the current address: 1115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles. The suite number matters when setting a destination or sharing directions with other diners. An older Glendale Boulevard address should not guide a trip to this restaurant.
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The official website links directly to its reservation service and provides contact details for the team. Start there when choosing a date, then review the available dining options before booking. For questions that affect the meal, contact the restaurant rather than assuming that a particular accommodation or format will be available.
LA Times recognition
Morihiro is ranked No. 9 in the 2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants. This position belongs to the newspaper's editorial restaurant list, not a Michelin star rating or a numerical tasting score. Explore the full list to compare restaurants across Los Angeles and the surrounding region.
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Questions
Frequently asked
What recognition does Morihiro hold?
Morihiro holds 1 Michelin star.
Who works at Morihiro?
Made By profiles Morihiro Onodera (Chef) at Morihiro.
How expensive is Morihiro?
Morihiro is listed at a price level of $$$$.
Where is Morihiro and what does it serve?
Morihiro is in Chinatown, Los Angeles, serving Japanese.
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How it compares
| Place | Awards | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morihiro | Michelin 1 Star | Japanese | Chinatown, $$$$ |
| Hayato | Michelin 2 Stars | Traditional Japanese Kaiseki | Los Angeles |
| Holbox | Michelin 1 Star, 50 Best | Modern Mexican Seafood | Los Angeles |
| Kato | Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best | Modern Taiwanese Fine Dining | Los Angeles |
| Mélisse | Michelin 2 Stars | California-French Fine Dining | Los Angeles |
| Providence | Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best | Modern Seafood Fine Dining | Los Angeles |
| Somni | Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best | Modern Spanish Fine Dining | Los Angeles |
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