Kodo restaurant in DTLA's Art District: Modern American-Japanese cuisine. Sushi omakase, binchotan charcoal dishes, patio & private dining. Join the culinary adventure!

Kodō is a modern Japanese-American restaurant that blends traditional and contemporary flavors. The menu features bistro-inspired dishes, all expertly cooked over binchotan charcoal, with seasonal rotations to highlight the freshest ingredients. In addition to the charcoal-grilled offerings, Kodō includes a sushi counter serving top-quality, fresh fish sourced both locally and from Japan’s renowned markets. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience, combining Japanese culinary techniques with a modern twist on American flavors.

private dining

this raw, private room is a flex space between art and dining.

the greenhouse-like space located in the arts district is centered around a custom built 16’ monolithic, live-edge pine table with six benches that seat up to 20 guests. when not used for dining, the benches can stand up right and take on the form of a pedestal to feature art, ceramics, food, etc.

this space is intended to be an important platform for celebration, collaboration + curation.