Open on the Fourth of July 2026

This year, Independence Day falls on a Saturday, and Los Angeles fills with rooftop gatherings, backyard grills, and fireworks over the downtown skyline. Amid the celebrations, Eigikutei remains open and welcomes guests for both lunch and dinner, just as on any other day.

For those who prefer to mark the holiday quietly, or who find themselves in the city for the long weekend, the Fourth of July is a fine occasion to step away from the crowds and into the calm of a Little Tokyo dining room. Kimono-clad servers, a seasonal kaiseki course, and the unhurried rhythm of an omakase counter make for a celebration of a different kind.

Eigikutei keeps its regular schedule on Independence Day. The kitchen serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Because the restaurant closes only on Mondays, the holiday falls on an ordinary day of service: no special hours, no early closing.

Kaiseki is the traditional Japanese art of the multi-course meal, built on three ideas: seasonal ingredients, restrained seasoning, and hospitality, which we call omotenashi. Each course arrives in its own time, prepared to draw out umami rather than mask it, and served with the care that has defined our family kitchen for more than sixty years.

It is an experience well suited to the holiday: unhurried, considered, and shared. Whether you are marking the Fourth with your partner or gathering a group of up to sixteen, the dining room offers a still counterpoint to the day’s fireworks.

Omakase Sushi Kaiseki

Served at the counter, the sushi kaiseki course is prepared in front of each guest, piece by piece, by our sushi chefs. Some of the fish is flown in directly from Japan; the rest is chosen from the freshest seasonal catch.

Wagyu Shabu-Shabu Kaiseki

Thin slices of USDA Prime or A5 Miyazaki Wagyu are swirled briefly through a simmering pot, then dipped in our house sauces. Seasonal vegetables and small dishes round out the course, which closes with zosui, a savory rice porridge cooked in the remaining broth.

Plant-Based Vegan Kaiseki

For vegan guests and mixed tables, our plant-based kaiseki brings the same seasonal attention to vegetables, tofu, and a dashi drawn without animal ingredients.

A selection of Junmai, Ginjo, and Daiginjo sake, along with wines chosen to suit Japanese cuisine, is ready to accompany any course.

Holiday weekends fill quickly, and counter seating is limited. We recommend reserving in advance to secure your preferred time.