SPECIAL RESTAURANT ISSUE: LOTUS LAND

Ka Ga Ya, 418 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles; (213) 617-1016. Shabu-shabu menus, $38 to $98 per person.

Musha, 1725 W. Carson St., Torrance; (310) 787-7344, and 424 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 576-6330. Dishes, $3 to $18.

Orochon Ramen, Weller Court, 123 S. Onizuka St., Los Angeles; (213) 617-1766. Ramen, $6.45 to $7.

Torafuku, 10914 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles; (310) 470-0014. Rice and okazu dishes, $7 to $20.

Umenohana, 443 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 860-9236. Set menus, $38 to $100.

Urasawa, 218 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 247-8939; $250 per person.

Yakitoriya, 11301 Olympic Blvd., No. 101, West Los Angeles; (310) 479-5400; chicken and vegetable skewers, $2.50 to $3.50 each.

Beacon, Helms Bakery complex, 3280 Helms Ave., Culver City; (310) 838-7500; beacon-la.com. Small plates, $3 to $10; large plates, $13 to $18.

Orris, 2006 Sawtelle Blvd., West Los Angeles; (310) 268-2212. Small dishes, $5 to $11.

Komatsu Tempura Bar, 1644 W. Carson St., Ste. B, Torrance; (310) 787-0787; tempura set menus, $23 to $43.