Umenohana, an upscale, all tofu restaurant that opened in Beverly Hills only a few months ago, has decided to close its American doors for now, serving its final meals the last days of August. The restaurant is the first American branch of a well-established restaurant in Japan that specializes in tofu, particularly in yuba, a fine, thin "skin" of tofu. But apparently, American tongues are not ready for an all-tofu meal. Raw fish is so common in L.A. diets, it might even be more popular than a filet mignon, but it took more than thirty years for sushi to hit the mainstream.
With as much body, mind, and soul consciousness that there is in L.A., as well as a fairly large Asian population, it is difficult to understand why a tofu restaurant could not do well. Perhaps Umenohana is a little too haute cuisine for now, but in a few years, if sushi ever goes out of fashion, they could try again.
Umenohana
443 North Canon Drive (@ Brighton Way)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.860.9236
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