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Otomisan

Located on East First Street, just east of Soto, in Boyle Heights. The only Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood and has been open for over 50 years.

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Otomisan, the only Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights. Located on East First Street, just east of Soto, they're open everyday from 11am - 9pm. The restaurant has been running for … More »


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