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Hayato

Tracked on 4 lists across 4 authorities, ranked as high as #13.

1320 E 7th St #126, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA Website ↗ Japanese

With only one seating per night, this exclusive destination is a treat for a mere handful of lucky diners. Indeed, securing a reservation is no small feat, but the reward is a culinary spectacle with few equals. All eyes are on Chef Brandon Hayato Go, who handles and arranges every ingredient with care and explains every course in great detail. Seasonality is everything, as thoughtfully sourced ingredients are sliced, fried, grilled or steamed to exacting standards. The likes of abalone, snow crab, onions and corn are presented on prized Japanese pottery and porcelain collected by the chef himself. Dinner ends with a generous rice course. Sake enthusiasts will take great delight in the rarefied collection.

The record

Every list it's on

Hayato appears on 4 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 2, and written up on 2 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comTop Restaurants in North America 20262026
#13
The Best Chef AwardsThe Best Chef Awards2025
Reviewed & mentioned
Los Angeles TimesThese are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles2026
Reviewed
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed