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Hayato

Japanese kaiseki·Arts District·$$$$

Two MICHELIN Stars (2026)

About Hayato

Hayato serves a traditional Japanese kaiseki menu at a small counter in ROW DTLA. It holds two MICHELIN stars in the 2026 guide; the very few seats are released in advance.

Why it's on our list

  • Two MICHELIN Stars
  • Kaiseki
  • Very few seats

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hayato before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Hayato are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Walt Disney Concert Hall1.6 miWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
  2. Griffith Observatory6.7 miCycle 43 minCar or taxi 27 min
  3. LACMA7.1 miCar or taxi 28 min
  4. The Grove7.2 miCar or taxi 28 min
  5. TCL Chinese Theatre7.4 miCar or taxi 29 min
  6. Hollywood Bowl7.7 miCar or taxi 30 min
  7. Rodeo Drive9.4 miCar or taxi 35 min
  8. Getty Center14 miCar or taxi 49 min
  9. Venice Beach Boardwalk14 miCar or taxi 49 min
  10. Santa Monica Pier15 miCar or taxi 52 min

Location

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