I was craving fresh sushi and found this place that was opened. Usually places close after lunch…read moreservice and we were in the area so when we arrived, there was only a table full of patrons. As soon as we sat down and ordered, the place filled up! I was with three friends and I was not hungry until I tried the miso charred rockfish. I was quite impressed how fresh the fish is and loved the flavors meld into this one temaki. So I had to order another one. I also tried the daikon ponzu blue crab. That was amazing too. I'm looking forward to return while I'm here visiting. You have to make reservations. We were walk ins and got lucky today. It's best to come early to avoid the dinner crowd. The staff is nice and friendly. Often filling up our glasses with water while dining which is always a plus for me. Super attentive. This very well might be my new favorite restaurant in the South Bay.

What a wonderful dining experience!!! So we came in on a Friday evening and we had no reservations…read more Since we came around 4:45 they kindly accommodated seats for us but we did have to leave at a certain time. So FYI everyone make your reservations!!!! This place gets busy :) I really appreciated we got to dine in and they made the effort to squeeze us in. Thank you!!! The service and the food were amazing. On Friday and Saturday evening they have oysters. Soooooo fresh, plums and delicious. My favorite hand roll was the snow crab with spicy mayo. It was perfect. Get the double rice , we got single at first and we were like ehhh yes needs more rice! The ambience is lovely and lively. The restaurant is clean and very well maintained. The servers stay on top of it , wonderful meal and wonderful service. We will be back.

Glad we got there early, when we finished dinner the whole restaurant was a packed house, all the…read moretables were taken. Good food, good service, good price tonight was a win win all the way around and the kicker was parking was a breeze considering that parking lot is always full.

to keep it short, they forgot they sat us down. they didn't take our order for over 30 minutes and…read moreafter they did there was a lot forgotten like my takeout order i think had gotten lost after being placed. i should've said something a lot sooner regarding having our order taken especially because i was in a time crunch but i don't like the thought of rushing workers especially when it's a smaller business with less people. my coworker i went with has been many times but said this never happens so this was a first for us. i think the language barrier also played a factor as well, however, the table sitting next to us who spoke fluent japanese also never received their check and was forgotten too. it was not busy. but the owners seemed to prioritize the other side of the restaurant instead. nonetheless, they were apologetic and we still ate and the food was very good, id recommend coming here on a day you are not busy!

Might be one of the best katsudon places we've tried ever since Japan! Cant believe this gem is in…read moreTorrance. We got the Premium loin 1/2lb and the marbling of the pork was crazy. Definitely melts in your mouth. Every bite was just so good. Service was amazing and they even gave 2 soups when I only ordered for . They were very nice. The place was small but they are soo fire . Would definitely come back if I'm craving. 10/10

Ever since we tried this place that first time in Tokyo and now in Torrance when it first opened,…read morewe've been craving it. On our second visit here, we weren't let down. We got the premium katsu and their new matcha drink. The fatty ribeye was so juicy and decadent. The matcha drink was so creamy and tasty, and it came with matcha ice cubes, which is a first for me. Worth the reasonable price! You order at the takeout screen and the food came out quickly. There are only 8 counter seats, but turnover is quick. It's very cozy and homey inside. Parking is ample and easy. They also had free snacks at the end!

This is the kind of place where you sit at the bar, watch the grill masters do their thing over…read moreJapanese charcoal, and suddenly realize you've been smiling like a hungry fool for 45 minutes straight. This place offers Chill Vibes, Great Service, and Skewers Worth Writing Home About Slide into that front bar seat, and you're basically signing up for dinner and a live cooking show. The chefs work the grill with the calm confidence of people who know they're about to make your day. The service up front is quick, friendly, and laid‑back, matching the whole casual, chill atmosphere, the kind of vibe where you can unwind, sip something cold, and watch the charcoal glow like it's performing a tiny, delicious magic trick. And the skewers? Oh man. Each one hits the grill freshly made by hand every few minutes as the orders get placed, using locally sourced, quality meats that somehow tastes like it grew up doing yoga and drinking alkaline water. "lol." The texture is firm, springy, and ridiculously juicy, a perfect testament to the chefs' skill. You can literally savor each skewer as it grills over Japanese charcoal, picking up that smoky, mouth‑watering flavor that makes you rethink every other skewer you've ever had before. By the time you get to the last bite, you're already plotting your return, or wondering if it's socially acceptable to ask the chef to adopt you. In my opinion, there's something humbling about watching your skewer get grilled to perfection while your stomach is whispering, "Sir... please... I'm right here." But you wait, because greatness takes time, and Shin‑Sen‑Gumi is absolutely serving greatness. Come check it out for yourself. I just love good quality food and service! Miguel C.

I love their lunch items! I go there at least once a week…read more The atmosphere is great!!!

The restaurant is very nice inside. Looks like a very traditional Japanese restaurant. It is a very…read morepopular restaurant as well. The service was okay. There were only two waitresses for the restaurant which seems like it's not enough. A bit of a wait for even water and drinks. The food was fine. The tonkatsu was fried well enough, very crispy on the outside. I feel the meat was a bit bland and could have used more seasoning. Overall food was decent.

Had the opportunity to try Kagura out a couple of days ago. Wife and I got there at 7:45 PM on…read moreSaturday and were promptly seated. After about 10 minutes, a server asked us if we wanted drinks and to order. We ordered. Drinks came out about 5 minutes later. Fantastic. About 30 minutes in, we were wondering what was taking so long with our food (2 katsu sets, age mochi, and shishamo). Nobody checked in on us and we couldn't flag anyone down. One or two servers passed by but were too preoccupied. We were pretty frustrated at around 8:45PM. At 8:50PM, a server comes up to our table (finally) and asks if we wanted to order anything for last call. I told her we did order but never received it. She was shocked and checked on the order. Turns out, the order was never placed in whatever system they have. As an apology, they gave us free edamame, but still never checked on the table again. Our food came out about 10 minutes later. It was okay. When we finished about 15 minutes after the food came out, I had to go to the main entrance to try to get our check. To no surprise, that came out quickly. I was excited to try this place. As stated, the food was okay. The lack of service is inexcusable. I don't suggest this place to anyone. Go somewhere else. There's so many other Japanese spots in Torrance. Try any of those.

Why Izakaya Akatsuki? - Homemade udon and soba noodles…read more- HUGE tatami rooms for private parties in the back (exceptional service) Would I come back? - Yes, majority of everything I tried has that delicious homemade feel to it 4.5/5 FOOD #1 pick = house hot pot with Akatsuki special + Yuzu & salt + finish with ramen or udon set #2 pick = kamameshi #3 pick = anything from their housemate noodle section 4/5 Service - Friendly and quick service from everyone 5/5 Parking - Always ample parking anytime I come to this plaza 4/5 Ambience - Clean tables and location, they are pretty packed when we came

We came by here for a late lunch, which it wasn't too packed and busy at all. We were seated within…read morea few minutes. There seems to only be 2 waitresses in the dining area, and I feel bad cause they look like they're moving as fast as they can but in a calm manner. They were very kind! We ordered the Umami Maze Udon, a spicy version of the maze udon, and a kaarage to share. My maze udon came out first, then the spicy and kaarage shortly after. The udon is a generous portion size! The udon itself was very chewy, although, kinda subtle in flavor. It was overall pretty decent, but I had better udon from other places. I did like how it was less salty compared to many maze udon places though. I heard the spicy version was actually pretty spicy haha. The kaarage itself were also very huge pieces. Although, I wish they had more seasoning or at least had a dip bc it was lacking in flavor. It was just a big fried chicken. The one thing that was kinda bothersome was the lack of air ventilation in here. It was a pretty hot day, so the restaurant was just very warm and quite uncomfortable. It felt like there was no air everywhere. Also the tables were just soo sticky. The booths also feel like the cushions were definitely overused. The whole seating situation was not a pleasant experience. Food was okay, did not make up for the experience dining in though.

The restaurant has a very old school Japanese vibe. Has a good amount of tables for two or a bigger…read moregroup. The service is okay. A small family run restaurant so things can be timed weird but the people are very friendly. The food is good. I ordered the special tonkatsu combo plate. The cold udon is delicious. The tonkatsu is crunchy and juicy. Made very well. Overall a solid 4.7

Party of two for lunch. Arrived as the restaurant opened and shown our seats promptly…read more They were out of soba for oyaku jyu combo so went with the udon. Friend order chicken katsu and was told they were out of cali rolls and subbed for gyoza. My lunch arrived much in advance, their lunch arrived incomplete. The rest of the order arrived as we were finishing up the meal and they had to take the rest to go. Staffing was sparse which could've contributed to the pacing and service. The food quality was just okay. My chicken was a bit tough and the udon noodle was a little bloated in the broth. The miso soup was a bit salty. Probably my fault as I waited to eat for our full order to arrive. Been here before and the food quality was good; providing a simple but tasty home cooked vibe. This time not so much.

This has to be one of my favorite soba spots in the area and I love the homey vibe to it all! You…read moreorder the counter and grab a seat anywhere. Once your food is ready, they'll bring it out to you. Water, tea, and utensils are self serve by the front door. After you're done, just bus your own table really quick and leave the tray at the return station by the register. My go to is usually the ten zaru because I love their cold soba! My friends like their yuzu broth sobas as well! Noodles have a great texture and I never leave feeling heavy. Great spot for a quick, easy, and fresh lunch! Better to eat this one there than take out! Got take out here for the first time today and the tempura sauce lid wasn't on right, so all our tempura got soaked. :(

I was in the old Torrance and was craving Japanese cuisine. This is the original location, and I…read morescored on complimentary street parking. I ordered the Yuzu chashu soba and sampled the Ten zaru soba with tempura. Both entrees reminded me of when I visited Hakone Japan last year and were outstanding in taste. The small eatery is very simple in decor with pics of the famous bamboo forest in Japan and gets packed with patrons on a Sunday. Service was on point and friendly. I highly recommend this hole in the wall gem.

The place is deceptively small, it has a lot of rooms and seats in the back. We got easily seated…read moreas a party of 7 in a private back room. Service was quick and attentive. I love the variety of options including chirashi bowls, cooked bowls, soba noodles, trays, etc. super fresh fish and great prices. Everything paired well together with some crisp, cool sake.

Stopped by here with the family for lunch on the way back from a weekend trip. Place seems like it…read moregets quite busy but and would recommend booking reservations in advance. Parking was super easy. Huge strip mall with tons of parking. Service was awesome. Everyone was very polite and attentive. We were there for lunch and prices seemed very reasonable. I'm assuming this is why the place is so busy. The food was amazing. Everyone ordered different bowls. All look good but mine was absolutely bonkers. Ordered a bara bowl and it was incredible. Possibly my favorite sushi dish ever. I would of ordered a second but was told it was the last when ordering. I wish I lived closer to Torrance...

Red Rock lives up to the hype! A Japanese friend recommended this spot and I finally understand…read morewhy. The atmosphere is quaint and transported me straight back to Japan -- such a nice touch. We shared the Kobe sliced beef don with raw egg and the fluffy omu-rice with hamburger steak in demi-glace sauce. For the rice, you can choose garlic or tomato -- we went with garlic on our sweet waitress's recommendation, and it was a great choice. We also got a side salad and iced green tea to cool off between bites. Everything was so flavorful -- perfectly savory without being overwhelming, and the portions were just right. The beef was incredibly tender, and the hamburger steak was just as good -- not dry at all. The demi-glace sauce was perfect. Service was friendly and we were seated quickly, even without a reservation. Already looking forward to going back to try more of the menu!

I originally learned about Red Rock when I was in Japan. A local girl told me about this roast beef…read moreplace that serves this tower of thinly sliced roast beef with a horseradish yogurt sauce. I don't even like horseradish, so that didn't exactly sell me lol, but somehow the sauce doesn't really taste the way I expected and the whole thing works. So when I found out there was a Red Rock in Torrance, obviously I had to see how it compared. I came right when they opened, so it wasn't busy. They make everything fresh to order and even have a sign telling you to be patient. I ordered the smaller roast beef bowl and added the egg. Still good, and the egg definitely makes it better. But the surprise was the hamburger steak. It was only around $13, and normally this isn't something I'd get excited about. I'm usually not a huge fan of giant meatball/meatloaf-type things because I feel like the inside never has enough flavor. Then this came out covered in this super dark gravy and I wasn't expecting much. It was bomb. I actually think I liked the hamburger steak more than the roast beef, which I absolutely wasn't expecting. The roast beef is still good, but I'm really glad I tried something different instead of only ordering what I already knew. There were several other things I wanted to try, including the omurice, so I'll definitely be back. There's also a dessert place next door that I need to investigate next time because apparently one stop wasn't enough lol.