Tempura House, a beloved Japanese bento shop in Sawtelle, closed on October 29, 2024, after 75 years of business. The restaurant opened in 1949 and changed ownership in 2019. Tempura House announced its closure in an Instagram post thanking the community for its “support, laughter, and memories.
” In a statement to Eater LA, a representative for Tempura House said that the landlord sold the property to a developer, and the owner was ready to retire. The confluence of the two factors made it feel like a “natural transition point.” The restaurant was best known for its takeout bento boxes, which featured proteins like salmon teriyaki, pork cutlet, and thinly sliced pork belly, served alongside steamed rice and salad.
A vegan Jewish deli searches for a new kitchen Mort & Betty’s, a pop-up vegan Jewish deli, is raising money to move into a new kitchen in Lincoln Heights. The larger operation would allow the pop-up to offer nationwide delivery, spend more time on research and development, and offer year-round hamantaschen. The best of Helms Bakery Los Angeles Times columnist Jenn Harris highlighted 13 things to be excited about at the long-awaited Helms Bakery, including the pastrami sandwich, fridge full of Thrifty ice cream, and of course, the bread.
Helms Bakery opened on November 1, 2024, after being in development for 12 years. Sous Pop at Redbird From November 5 to 8, Redbird will host a series of special dinners by its front and back-of-house staff. The menu will b.