18 Superb Downtown Los Angeles Restaurants

"No one knew what to expect from a lavish rendition of teppanyaki, but Joshua Gil, an accomplished fine dining and modern Mexican chef, has pulled off something that balances one of LA’s flashiest dining experiences with top-quality preparations. Maison Kasai operates as one of multiple restaurants inside Level 8, an eye-catching production by Mark and Jonnie Houston. Maison Kasai weaves traditional teppanyaki elements of steel-top grilled meats and seafood with one of the best Benihana-inspired fried rice finishes anywhere. Expect plenty of opportunities to post Instagram gold." - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang