This week's column covers Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles. It's a very small area and has been in existence since 1977, when it was developed by a group of local Japanese businessmen. It's only about two square blocks and the central shopping area is even smaller.
As it happens I am going to Japan at the end of the month and so it was somewhat prescient that I was in the area doing other assignments. Lunch loomed and there was absolutely no reason not to go along for some of my favorite Tempura Noodles.
There are a couple of good Japanese restaurants there and coming in from the realistic decor outside you almost feel that you are in modern Japan. The customary shout from the sushi chefs, as you duck under the cloth front door covers, completes the experience.
As expected the noodles were first rate and the broth was so hot it had to be made with steam. It made me look forward to my upcoming trip. You can read the entire column at www.sbsun.com/trevorstravels
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