Sawtelle Japantown
Stroll down popular Sawtelle Boulevard that has evolved into a foodie and cultural destination. Visit historic Yamaguchi Nursery and Giant Robot novelty store while sampling sweet and savory specialities from local shops to nationally and internationally renowned establishments.
This tour is not suited for a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diet.
ITINERARY
Guests will be led on a route of about 5-6 eateries on roughly 4 walking blocks. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours. Enjoy over 10 unique tastings that may include sweet potato cheesy pretzel (Coffee Tomo), 25-layer pork tonkatsu with Japanese curry (Kimukatsu), Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches and Bun Bo Hue (Nong La Cafe), Japanese okonomiyaki (Chinchikurin), spicy dan dan noodles, chicken karaage, and Japanese beer pairing (Killer Noodle), and Hawaiian shave ice with condensed milk and macadamia nut ice cream (Brian's Shave Ice).
**Since we partner with over 100 different restaurants in LA, menus and tasting locations are subject to change.
MEETING/DEPARTURE LOCATION
The tour begins in front of Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery (1905 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles/ Missouri and Sawtelle cross streets)
The tour guide can be identified by the canvas bags with 'Six Taste' on the sides that he or she will be carrying.
There is plenty of free residential street parking around the Sawtelle area (check for signs). Please DO NOT park at the nursery.
Sawtelle Blvd. and La Grange Ave. also has a parking lot for $7.
Parking rates vary.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PRICING
Ticket prices start at $75 per person, which includes all food tastings and guided walking tour. The amount of tastings on the tour is equivalent to a full meal.
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know at least 72 hours in advance. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee substitutions and additional charges may apply. We do our best to accommodate any special needs or considerations including wheelchairs, strollers, babies or young children. Advance purchase required. Same-day add-ons or changes will incur an additional fee of $25 per person.
**In the tourism industry, it is customary to tip a standard gratuity of 15% to 20% of the retail price of the tour. If you enjoyed your time on the tour, please be sure to take care of our tour guides.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tickets are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, you must contact Six Taste at least 2 weeks in advance. Otherwise, there are no refunds, credits, or exchanges for no-shows. Six Taste reserves the right to cancel tours due to low attendance. In this case, you will be notified and refunded the evening before the tour date.
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING
Water since not all stops may have water readily available, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, cash for any desired purchases, a camera.
Stroll down popular Sawtelle Boulevard that has evolved into a foodie and cultural destination. Visit historic Yamaguchi Nursery and Giant Robot novelty store while sampling sweet and savory specialities from local shops to nationally and internationally renowned establishments.
This tour is not suited for a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diet.
ITINERARY
Guests will be led on a route of about 5-6 eateries on roughly 4 walking blocks. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours. Enjoy over 10 unique tastings that may include sweet potato cheesy pretzel (Coffee Tomo), 25-layer pork tonkatsu with Japanese curry (Kimukatsu), Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches and Bun Bo Hue (Nong La Cafe), Japanese okonomiyaki (Chinchikurin), spicy dan dan noodles, chicken karaage, and Japanese beer pairing (Killer Noodle), and Hawaiian shave ice with condensed milk and macadamia nut ice cream (Brian's Shave Ice).
**Since we partner with over 100 different restaurants in LA, menus and tasting locations are subject to change.
MEETING/DEPARTURE LOCATION
The tour begins in front of Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery (1905 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles/ Missouri and Sawtelle cross streets)
The tour guide can be identified by the canvas bags with 'Six Taste' on the sides that he or she will be carrying.
There is plenty of free residential street parking around the Sawtelle area (check for signs). Please DO NOT park at the nursery.
Sawtelle Blvd. and La Grange Ave. also has a parking lot for $7.
Parking rates vary.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PRICING
Ticket prices start at $75 per person, which includes all food tastings and guided walking tour. The amount of tastings on the tour is equivalent to a full meal.
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know at least 72 hours in advance. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee substitutions and additional charges may apply. We do our best to accommodate any special needs or considerations including wheelchairs, strollers, babies or young children. Advance purchase required. Same-day add-ons or changes will incur an additional fee of $25 per person.
**In the tourism industry, it is customary to tip a standard gratuity of 15% to 20% of the retail price of the tour. If you enjoyed your time on the tour, please be sure to take care of our tour guides.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tickets are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, you must contact Six Taste at least 2 weeks in advance. Otherwise, there are no refunds, credits, or exchanges for no-shows. Six Taste reserves the right to cancel tours due to low attendance. In this case, you will be notified and refunded the evening before the tour date.
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING
Water since not all stops may have water readily available, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, cash for any desired purchases, a camera.