Review #992 2026-062…read more Eastgate Plaza is small plaza with diverse dining & shopping options located on the busy corner of Western Ave. & Carson St. It was a popular stop when Toyota was located in Torrance, particularly the Japanese restaurants to entertain their visiting counterparts, that we often reserve a table or dine right when the restaurant opens for lunch. I mostly frequent here for Mo-Mo-Paradise (Review #468), Daiso, 85°C Bakery & Cafe (Review #69), Sushi Nozomi, Red Rock Express (Review #857). Parking is a bit tight by the restaurants during lunch & dinner rush, particularly at Mo-Mo, Sushi Nozomi, Hakata Ikkousha Tenants (non-exhaustive list): 85°C Bakery & Cafe Baekjeong Korean Barbeque Bistro Beaux Chinchikurin Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Daiso Frostbites Hakata Ikkousha Ramen Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts Matsui Mo-Mo-Paradise Pi Water Red Rock Express Sucane Sushi Nozomi Tonkatsu Marushichi Torihei Waraku Wawa Claw One of my favorite affordable takeouts, JKE Bento (refer to Review #328), was opened during the pandemic & closed a couple of years later. ( ′～‵ ) Curry Plus replaced them but didn't last long. I'm wondering if it's the north side location since it's kinda isolated now that Mitsuwa is no longer a neighbor? While there's been a few more closures the last couple of years, Eastgate Plaza still has plenty to offer.

Lots of great food & casual shopping options. We've frequented 85 degrees, Daiso, Hisaya Kyoto…read moreChestnuts... also the management + sec guard here are very responsive and helpful. I really appreciated that :).

- Small, cramped, awkward triangular parking. - Could use…read moreanother exit. + I enjoyed the ramen shop at this plaza. - First time I was here, didn't feel safe. Loiterers here and there at night. . It's not so bad. Just not a place I'd frequent. Not convenient for me. + But at least it's conveniently right by the freeway triangle.

This plaza is okay...I saw that it's all about the Ramen tonight. Almost to the closing time,…read moreabout like 10 minutes left and people still ran in. Majority of people drawn to it. This plaza can get crowded during dinner hours. It is a small hipster area, kind of tough to find parkings; very limited parkings. There is a few stores or shops has reserved their parking spaces as well. So just make sure to read the signs and don't park in those areas. Some people just park right at the fire lanes and curb. This plaza has mostly small businesses, such as Ciao, (Italian food), little bar, ramen, sushi, BBQ, pizza, StateFarm, Vape, Liquor store, etc...Not much to go around...the place is kinda dim and dark spots too. My boyfriend and I did take a quick tour around the whole area. It was dark at some spots, so I kind of feel a little scared. I would come back to this place to try other restaurants.

It's a shopping plaza with LA fitness, Ralph market as their 2 biggest venues in theirs plaza and…read moreALOT of small stores, shops, fast foods, restaurants, so forth...the parking lot is HUgE with small drive way through it very spacious and their 2 main signs are hung right on both Main Street so easy to see.

It's such a delight to find this corner has finally been upgraded!…read more It used to be such a drabby place. The only place worth going to here was the 99c store, otherwise, there really was nothing else. Then demolition and construction started going up a year or so ago. Popular spots are now occupying and making the most of this prime space: The Habit, BurgerIM, Starbucks, Jersey Mike's. There's even a fitness center. And the good news is they did all this without having to compromise other businesses standing there beforehand: the pet store, UPS, 99c store. Last but not least, they didn't compromise the amount of parking available for all patrons despite all these new and popular trendy spots. And the project isn't done yet - it's looking like there's still some revamping going on. Looking forward to this corner's final look. It's a way overdue (and well-deserved) upgrade. I absolutely welcome this change.

[Review #805] 2024-004…read more I started shopping at the Torrance Promenade when I moved to the South Bay in the late 1990s. My former co-worker, Jayne, loved this discount fashion store (don't remember the name & the store is no longer a current tenant) that stocked named brand fashions at discounted prices. Originally built in the early 1970s, the mall was designed for 100+ tenants with Kmart as the sole anchor store, & a section called "Artisan's Way" dedicated to glass blowers, crafters, & silversmiths. Since the entry of Del Amo Fashion Center & South Bay Galleria, the mall was remodeled & anchored by Marshalls & Plums in the 1980s. I watched more transitions: OSH Outdoor Supply Hardware (discovered the lemon boy tomato here & started a small patio garden), Aki-Home (home furniture & kitchen essentials), Bally Total Fitness (workouts with my manager who was also my exercise partner), Office Depot (personal office essentials), Babies"R"Us (supplied most of my daughter's clothing & entertainment; essentials: bottles, nipple replacements, pacifiers, baby food & pouches; safety: car seat, stroller, booster seat), & David's Bridal (my daughter's one & only flower girl dress), come & go, or just go, since shopping at the Promenade. OSH & Babies"R" Us spaces are still vacant & it's been several years with no tenant on the horizon. The best additions were Trader Joe's in early 2002s when I started to transition from the staple grocery stores, & In & Out about a decade ago for its convenience to grab a bite after shopping. I think I ate onsite twice? I mostly ordered via drive-thru & enjoyed my burgers in the comfort of home. In the 2020s, part of the south side parking was removed to make way for Jollibee, a Filipino fast food restaurant. David's Bridal vacated, & will be succeeded by New Balance. I think I shopped about 1/3 of all the stores at one point or another with my regular or infrequent go-tos: Trader Joe's, In & Out, Marshalls, Burlington, HomeGoods, Carter's (my son is aging out), Walmart, Party City, just to name a few. Besides In & Out, & Jollibee, there's not too many food options are available: Flame Broiler, Jersey Mike's, Simply Salad, Togo's Sandwiches. The Promenade offers plenty of parking, but gets super congested during the winter holidays, & businesses with lots of food traffic like Trader Joe's, north side by Walmart & Marshalls, & In & Out. Sometimes I'm not buying a huge amount between stores, I prefer to walk the distance than hop in my car by parking in the middle of the 2 furthest (& drop off the bags as I walk south), but it's not designed to be walker-friendly, especially if you're walking from Walmart down to Burlington & need to stop at Party City & Trader Joe's. If you're seeking an alternative to the larger malls & off-priced retail, Torrance Promenade is conveniently located between the 2 largest in the South Bay & is likely to serve this niche market.

+ Popular place for young adults to hang out with friends after school…read more . Decent amount of available residential street parking. . Paid parking by the beach. Thankfully you can easily slip in a few quarters for several minutes; don't have to use credit card (extra 25¢ charge). + Fresh ocean breeze. + Pleasant ambience. - Don't like how crowded driving along the 1 is.

Starving before class, I drove by to pick up a mini feast and some sweets…read more Pros: Plenty of street parking. Clean and kept well. Employees are friendly. Walking distance from Compton Campus. Cons: Don't have any yet. I did not want to be late for class, so I did not get to explore the rest of the place, but my chips were yummy and they even had dark chocolate sneakers! I am really intrigued about this place and I will definitely pay another visit!

This store has a variety of products for a decent price. So many times I needed household goods and…read morecontemplated driving through the barrage of streets lights to get to the Compton plaza. Taking on 10 minutes timing delays and always packed with cars. Artesia Discount has saved my bacon thousands of times. Other 99 cents stores have a hit and miss when it comes to products, but not this one. They have sleepwear, ladies and men pj's, jeans, and undies, just to boot. Not mentioning adequate household products galore. If you're in the neighborhood, please stop by there, you won't regret it!

What a huge improvement!!…read more The new Row on Harbor is just what this area needed, thank you! So trendy and modern with an element of yum for everyone. Mexican, sushi, noodles, Korean, breakfast, coffee traders... the list goes on. Each spot has cozy outside mood lighting. This whole strip is popping at all times during the day. I was thankful to see Harbor Mexican Cafe was back in business, a little smaller and a few changes, but still the same great food. Feu Noodle Bar has wonderful food and ambiance, try the Garlic Noodles or a big ol' bowl of Pho! Looking for a new breakfast spot? How about Eggbred, they've got gourmet breakfast burgers! Plenty of parking. Thank you for cleaning this place up and making it a fantastic choice for multiple places and selections of awesome food! Just south of Imperial Hwy on Harbor in the Sunny Hills area (near Armstrong Garden Center). Awesome dining experiences to be had! CHEERS!!