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- 4.8Food
- 5Service
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Noise • Moderate
Ann E
San Francisco1 review
Dined on March 30, 2025
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Matt
Los Angeles2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
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Frankie
Los Angeles19 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
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Bar Asobu is rated 5 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.
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351 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4215