A taste of Tokyo in Logan Heights

Why it matters: The vinyl-bar trend is spreading, but this spot makes me want to settle in and eat, drink and talk about music all day.

What I love: Brothers Johnsons' Strawberry Letter 23 spinning when I sat down, followed by Mayer Hawthorne, Lil' Yachty, Ned Doheny and Joe Henderson.

• The McIntosh MA-352 vacuum tube preamplifier that sounded perfect.
• A cold brew highball — no whiskey, just silky cold brew coffee over a cocktail ice cube and seltzer. The most refreshing afternoon pick-me-up there is.
• Seaweed salad to start the meal, just as I'd expect in a Shinjuku izakaya.
• A simple quesadilla on a hand-made tortilla with sinus-clearing hot sauce.

When to go: Check their website for up-to-date hours. Wait patiently at the front door when you get there — they see you, they'll be there shortly, no need to knock, no need to walk in.

• Make a special trip for their omakase service on Sundays only — reservations needed.