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Screen%20shot%202012-09-20%20at%201.27.49%20PM.pngAs of September 1, Seiji Nakano (Katana, Sushi Roku) is the new head chef or "itamae" chef at Michael Cardenas' eclectic sushi and izakaya spot, Toranoko, downtown. Nakano was formerly trained as a chef in Japan, and Cardenas explains that "his style is pure Japanese but he has added the California essences of flavor with So-Cal ingredients." In addition to the sushi and sumiyaki menus plus daily list of specials, this is Nakano's new food list. [EaterWire]

Toranoko

243 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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