Craving for some delectable Japanese fare? Looking for a Japanese restaurant in the Los Angeles area? Look no further, R23 Japanese promises to bring you the most authentic Japanese cuisine whipped up by master chefs.

R23 is a remarkable little Japanese culinary and cultural oasis, tucked off an alley in a former Santa Fe Railroad building in the post-industrial Arts District, just a few blocks from Little Tokyo. The decor is by famed architect Frank Gehry and features compressed cardboard furniture. This gallery like has been the secret of sushi connoisseurs since 1991 and has consistently ranked as one of the city's top sushi restaurants.

The restaurant offers some of finest sushi in the city, although it is the truly outstanding cooked items, such as Dungeness crab salad and grilled duck breast stuffed with Japanese scallions, that make R23 one of best-reviewed restaurants in Los Angeles. Built in what was once a railroad loading dock, the sleek, minimalist dining room offers only the freshest and most divine sushi in town.

While you are enjoying the delectable Japanese fare, don’t forget to order a drink from a wide selection of premium wines and sakes (try the addictively sweet nigori).

R23 Japanese is located at 923 East 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013. Lunch is served Monday to Friday, and dinner Monday to Saturday. Catering and take out services are also available. Call 213 687 7178 for reservations.