"Yapa is set to open towards the end of August in Little Tokyo. It's a restaurant with Nikkei-inspired cocktails and dishes from Soigné Group’s Josh Goldman and Richie Lopez. The name Yapa is derived from Quechua, translating to 'something extra given as a bonus,' symbolizing the fusion of Peruvian-Japanese culture, or Peruvian Nikkei. The menu features small dishes and shareable plates such as tiradito with halibut, seaweed, fennel, lime, and causa with aji amarillo, shrimp, and avocado. The pair previously collaborated at Santa Monica’s Brilliantshine. Yapa aims for late night hours and is located near The Mermaid bar." - Mona Holmes