Kiriko

Founded in 1999 on Sawtelle Boulevard, Chef-owner Ken Namba named the restaurant Kiriko after Edo (present day Tokyo) Kiriko, a Japanese glass craft with the technique of cutting patterns into the surface of glass cultivated amongst the townspeople during the Meiji era (mid-19th century). The craft introduced western influences while preserving traditional techniques. Ken envisions his restaurant will carry out the same philosophy. Kiriko delivers an authentic taste of Japan with creative flair from the modern influences of sushi restaurants in Tokyo. Chef Ken provides a daily tapas style (small plate) menu that changes with the season and offerings of the marketplace. The setting seems simple but the high quality sushichef from Kiriko present delectable varieties. Chef Shinji, Chef Kiyoshi and Chef Tomotaka were trained in Japan, and they share the same passion to preserve the purity of the Japanese taste and style.