Yes- I’m going to anger some people by sharing this hidden gem with you. It is very special and I expect hate mail.  They have been serving Japanese comfort food since the late 60’s and is the last gasp of a neighborhood in Boyle Heights that was once predominantly Japanese. No frills. Just a warm and loving environment- a place to escape and eat spicy tuna rice bowls and sip miso with your Japanese Grandmother. Shhh, don’t tell anyone. 
Website
pages.cs.wisc.edu
Address
Otomisan Restaurant, 2506 1/2 E 1st St, Los Angeles, United States
 

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