Located in the historic Engine Company 17 firehouse in the heart of Downtown LA’s Arts District, kodo blends Japanese minimalist design with modern Los Angeles style. With five unique spaces, a refined culinary program, and an attached boutique hotel, kodo is the perfect backdrop for corporate events, private dinners, weddings, and celebrations of all kinds. Our Outdoor Patio offers sunlit booth seating and a natural atmosphere ideal for cocktail hours or daytime gatherings. The Lobby Café provides a casual yet stylish space for coffee meetups or intimate receptions, opening directly onto Santa Fe Avenue. For more exclusive events, our Private Dining Room features a dramatic 16-foot live-edge pine table in a moody, rustic setting that seats up to 20. The Firepit offers a cozy, atmospheric space with vaulted ceilings and heaters for cooler months—perfect for birthdays or small group celebrations. Our Indoor Dining Room with booth seating, textured walls, and versatile design is ideal for formal dinners, meetings, or productions. kodo’s culinary team specializes in Modern American-Japanese cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients and binchotan charcoal grilling. Private dining menus include four-course dinners, cocktail receptions, and curated drink packages featuring signature cocktails, sake, wine, and non-alcoholic options. From wagyu skewers and spicy tuna crispy rice to premium upgrades like toro carpaccio, every menu is designed to impress. Extending beyond dining, kodo also offers eight ryokan-style hotel rooms for guests who wish to stay overnight. Designed with tatami details, ash wood furniture, and expansive bathrooms, the rooms bring traditional Japanese hospitality into a modern Los Angeles setting. Whether you’re hosting a company dinner, birthday celebration, wedding event, or photoshoot, kodo provides a sophisticated and adaptable venue where history, culture, and community converge.