Pikunico

Pikunico is the highly anticipated first standalone passion project of

Chef Kuniko Yagi, open at the mixed-use ROW DTLA complex in Downtown LA (on Alameda and 7th street). Borne from the acclaimed chef’s best childhood memories of eating Japanese-style fried chicken with her grandmother on the weekends, Pikunico offers house made karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken) served in a sandwich or basket along with market-driven salads, sides and desserts. Like its name (a playful combination of “picnic” and “Kuniko”) suggests, the shop offers large-format, family-style baskets ideal for large groups and gatherings.