Formerly known as Little Osaka, the neighborhood of Sawtelle Japantown is a historic area home to a sizable Japanese American population and is known for the trendy shops and restaurants centered on Sawtelle Boulevard. Stop in for some delicious tsukemen noodles at Tsujita, shop at a Japanese 100-Yen Store at Daiso Japan, and get some delicious mango deserts at Hui Lau Shan from Hong Kong!
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✅ You might enjoy watching my Local's Guide to Venice Beach: https://youtu.be/7fV__jAsJHk
✅ More of my travel guides on Southern California including Los Angeles in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-J2_i3bEdSD-q6JnrYLEIid
✅ Or check out just my walking tour series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-IiEv1btd_FLyPQO_vGep_C
omg that’s so ridiculous and exaggerated
it’s not a japan town ? what new douche bags are trying to call it that ??
no one who has lived there for a long time calls sawtelle japan town
The section of Sawtelle that you were on is in the City of Los Angeles, not the City of Santa Monica.
THATS ME WITH THE PURPLE HAIR! I saw you filming !
Still have parking meters !
Millet Crepe is cool Vietnamese style dessert crepes place. Try their creme brûlée crepe with ice cream, custard, green tea, or cinnamon apple!
was that a huge james jean billboard? nice
https://twitter.com/jamesjeanart/status/1349489529028136962
thats the james jean billboard
and marugame is amazing. i eat there all the time here in japan.
Interesting.
Certainly something worth remembering, even though I know the chances I'll ever be in that area are slim.
Your enthusiasm for the Japanese culture and food is at once contagious and weight-inducing. 😅 I suspect you might have been a samurai or possibly a Japanese restaurant owner in a past life. 😀
I started developing an appreciation for the Japanese psyche, spirituality and (curiously enough) cuisine, after reading “The Book of Five Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi. On its surface the book is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts, but deep down it offers a unique insight into the Japanese mindset and the art of living. I especially enjoyed the last chapter “The Book of the Void” which explores Musashi’s take on Zen-influenced thoughts on consciousness and the so-called correct mindset. If you haven’t read it, check it out; it’s a quick read.
Every time I’m in a Japan Town somewhere I’m immediately reminded of the nuggets of wisdom from The Book of Five Rings.
Thanks for the tour, Chris. 👍🏻👏🏻
Awesome job chris
Really cool area! So jealous of all the great Japanese food shops & markets. Thanks Chris
Great video. A lot of information! But why not a 360 video? I'm not saying this will be great everywhere, but please think about one or two at some beautiful place. It makes we fell like we are there too.
Yes! Love this thanks
missed that last time will defo visit next time i'm in LA cheers Chris
Looks like a cool town to visit. Since Japan is still closed.
This isn't Santa Monica
Sawtell is NOT in Santa Monica. It's in West Los Angeles. As usual, journalists make things up for the story.
Hi Chris. Nice place to get some Japanese food as well other Asian foods. Really love Beard Papa and the Nijiya Market. Thanks for sharing. and have a wonderful weekend.
Lol that was me delivering at 2130 Sawtelle in the ups truck lol
Absolutely love your content! I play your videos at work via Bluetooth and listen while I’m in my car driving. Thanks Chris …
Hey just catching it now. Great video! 👍
If you want a great Japanese culture experience in LA without as many tourists, head to Torrance. The only place outside Japan with the most sushi and izakaya joints.
Hi Chris, how busy is the Marugame Udon over there compares to the one in Waikiki? Are they as good? Here in San Francisco is not as good as the one in Waikiki, not even close!
Hi barry Japanese food well done restaurants centered on Sawtelle Boulevard. Chris
Glad to know that Beard Papa's is now in the US. When I visited Tokyo Station, I would stop by, and get their pastries. Hard to pass up.
That is West Los Angeles …where I grew up….thank you for taking me on your tour….
On your left it was called Cosy Courts….what a change !!!!
Thank you!
BRO, the headphone/mic combo 👍
Little Tokyo is nicer, but thanks for the tour broo
This was very helpful. Thank you, I’m going to Santa Monica next week. I took notes!
Wow this is beautiful 👍👍👍
Buckwheat is gluten free.
Sawtelle is West LA not Santa Monica.
this area IS NOT SANTA MONICA. .. this is an industrial area of Los Angeles Calif. Nothing to do with Santa Monica.
Can you please find a bigger mic and headphone to stand out . Thanks
看板に日本食などと書いてある店も、実は日本人以外の方が経営もしくは調理していたりするので、安易に「これが日本食か」と信じないでください。
Nah. Not Santa Monica’s. Not Santa Monica’s. Not Santa Monica. /
Your title is incorrect and misleading. West Los Angeles.
West Los Angeles. Not Santa Monica City Limits.
30年前に住んでた地域です。大分変わってしまったけど当時の面影がある。