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    Amami-ya

    4.6 (7 reviews)
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    Denise K.

    So I had their little egg pastries at the Japanese Festival in Costa Mesa. They have a food stall and there was a very long line. I waited for almost 45 mins to get these baby Castella nuggets. It was pretty good. Not too sweet and very spongy. But I felt it need to cook just a little more. They have 5 flavors but I got the custard one. It's made fresh so that was nice. I got it for $10 for 15 PCs not sure if that was the festival price or normally this is how much they charge. But give it a try it's quite yummy.

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    PiiZaa

    4.9
    (26 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    I tried the stone fruit and grape Waldorf pizza, today! The flavors were exceptional! This pizza…read moretakes away the sweet tooth cravings post meal. It's all in one! I'll definitely be ordering another one next Tuesday!! Thank you to the chef for being a creative genius when it comes to combining flavor!

    What a pleasant surprise at the Farmers Market. I honestly wasn't expecting to find pizza of this…read morequality there, but wow -- they actually bake the pizzas in a real brick oven, and you can absolutely taste the difference. The dough was fantastic: fluffy, chewy, and perfectly textured with that slight crisp on the outside. The toppings tasted incredibly fresh and balanced instead of overloaded or greasy like a lot of places tend to do. I ordered the Bánh Xèo pizza, which was such a creative twist on the classic Vietnamese dish, and it completely worked. The flavors were unique, bold, and surprisingly addictive. I ended up gobbling down the whole pizza before I even realized it because it was that good. I'll be honest -- the pizza is a little pricey for the size. But after eating it, I totally understood why. I'd much rather pay for a thoughtfully made pizza with quality ingredients than a cheaper mass-produced chain pizza that tastes forgettable five minutes later. What makes this place even better is the setting. You'd expect to find pizza like this at a trendy sit-down restaurant, not casually available at a local farmers market. Being able to grab something this fresh, artisanal, and delicious while walking around the market makes the whole experience feel special and approachable at the same time. Definitely one of the best food surprises I've had at a farmers market in a long time.

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    Torrance Farmer's Market Food Vendor
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    Curry Squash Blossom
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    La Chiva Loca

    La Chiva Loca

    4.7
    (7 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I rarely crave Mexican food but I dream about the quesotacos from here. Chicken is surprisingly my…read morego to, it's that good. The tortillas are homemade.. or is it truckmade? Torn btwn wanting to gatekeep and wanting them to stay in business forever ~~ I do choose to hype them up any chance I get. They are the nicest ppl, there's two tables with seating and a lil bit of parking at the Discount Beer & Wine on Torrance Blvd where they've been stationed these days. It's always a good night when we're hitting up La Chiva Loca.

    Been passing by this spot every Tuesday night after my Bible study and finally felt led to try it…read moreout. It's on Torrance Blvd so you can miss it. The booth is well lite up and at the corner. There's a dirt road on the side for parking. If you pass the booth you will have to u-turn back. I ordered a carne asada and a cabeza taco. The dude looked at me like that's it and I'm like yeah just trying you out. The carne asada taco was good 7/10 but the cabeza taco was amazing 9/10. It looks like the corn tortillas are hand made and there's all the essentials on the side. Dude was right I should of ordered more tacos lol. No worries I'll be back next Tuesday :) Tacos are $3 each and there's a small dining table good for like 4 people to share.

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    I got 2 Al pastor tacos and asada, I had taken a bite and forgot to take a photo for a review lol
    I got 2 Al pastor tacos and asada, I had taken a bite and forgot to take a photo for a review lol
    Al pastor potato with everything. Asada tacos

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    Masarap Cafe

    Masarap Cafe

    5.0
    (10 reviews)
    15.3 mi

    My partner and I have had our eyes on this place for a while because the concept of…read moreAfrican-Filipino fusion just sounds delicious... but dragging my partner out of bed early on a Sunday to head to the farmers' market in the Redondo Beach Riviera has been a struggle. Today I was able to make the near impossible happen and we got to the market before it got busy (around 10am). I ordered the goat stew whereas my partner (who is Filipino) just wanted to check out their food. As such he got the salmon. The goat stew reminded me of a flavorful and creamy, Indian curry and the meat was very tender. The owner said to be careful of bones but I encountered none. Meanwhile the salmon was well cooked, soft and not dry. The sauce itself had a pleasing sourness to it but the hot sauce on the side really kicked up the flavor. It reminded us of a creamy Tabasco with a myriad of other flavors like garlic and onions. Ironically, the salmon had bones. The side salad was sweet in a good way with quartered grapes providing the main sweetness. The rice had a nice flavor profile rich with tomato--it reminded us of a cross between a creole rice and Spanish rice... but also not? We don't quite know how to describe it but it was good. If I'm ever able to get my partner up early again on a Sunday, we'll be sure to go back! I hope they eventually open a brick and mortar store. Tip: Buy a bottle of the hot sauce if you remotely like hot sauce. If you buy online, the shipping alone is the cost of buying a bottle in person.

    Happened to stop by the farmers market and got their chicken wrap - so dense and delicious!…read moreDefinitely worth the $9 and even came with a Diet Coke! My boyfriend was stuffed and I could only eat half before I was too full. The star of the show was the mango float ($5 each/2 for $8 if I remember correctly). We finished it in no time and immediately regretted not getting 5 more. It's so fresh, simple, and not too sweet that it's addictive. Will definitely be stocking up next time!

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    Salmon plate
    Baked Salmon with Jollof rice, salad and masarap sauce (Signature sauce)
    Baked Salmon with Jollof rice, salad and masarap sauce (Signature sauce)
    Goat stew

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    Noon Korean Bingsoo House

    Noon Korean Bingsoo House

    4.6
    (359 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    This place is packed- and I see why! At first I was disappointed bcs I thought it was a shave ice…read morewith a whip cream, red beans and then a fish PANCAKE stuffed with red bean! After getting over the fact that there were no bean stuffed fishies for me-- I made my bold choice to get the roasted soybean flavor. Oh wow! You can get strawberry n blueberry anywhere but these multi layered Korean flavors on top of the fluffiest shave ice ever made is a treat that grows on you until before even finish it you realize you're addicted forever! Then there's more! There's another layer hidden down below - soft mochi buried inside the cup with yet ANOTHER big layer swirl of the most roasty toasty flavor that tastes just a tad salty, a bit caramelly, and somewhere n there was a coffee flavor or did I just imagine that!!?? All I know is I was already planning my return before finishing the one in my hand- yes, I'm def hooked- a goner! The next even mildly hot/ warm day I'm going to wipe my brow and something will take my brain ... causing me to end up back in Gardena for more! I'm the meantime I may have to go hit up Sweet Rice nearby for a hoe Made coconut milk frozen dessert to get me by!

    The four of us shared two bingsoo -- we got the Matcha and the Blueberry Yogurt. You order at the…read morecounter, and they'll let you know when your order is ready. When you're done, just bring the tray and dishes back to the counter. The bingsoo is soft yet fluffy, infused with condensed milk, and not too sweet! I didn't think we'd be able to finish it, but it was all gone. I love how there's even more toppings layered in the middle of the ice. They also have drinks and brick toast that I can't wait to come back and try! We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had no problem finding a table. There's shared parking on the ground level and underground in the plaza.

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    Strawberry Bingsoo
    Matcha Bingsoo
    Matcha Bingsoo
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