Overall, everything was really good and we had a great experience here. We ordered the black cod,…read morehand rolls, sushi deluxe, and one of the specialty rolls. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The black cod hand roll was so flavorful and especially good. Service was also amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed throughout the meal. My only feedback is about the uni. In my opinion, it was not the best on the day we visited and tasted bitter from what I usually expect. Other than that, everything else was great and I would definitely come back.

Had the most amazing omakase experience yesterday for my gfs bday…read more $150/pp. Steep but well worth it. The best omakase I've ever had. See pics for the full experience. Service was exceptional. Comfortable, cute, quaint boutique like restaurant. Thank you Akami!

it was my first time trying their food since i placed a pick up order through the phone for the…read moresushi deluxe platter on father's day. that sushi left us satisfied. the el monte roll was my absolute favorite, it was so tasteful! the service was nice and i will definitely be coming back since i need to try their ramen next!!! the space inside is small which i dont mind!

Came here with some girlfriends as it's kind of halfway point for all of us. It's in a small strip…read morecenter with lot parking. There was plenty of space but I noticed people parked horribly here and all over the line. I parked further away just to avoid this. This spot is pretty small, maybe like 10 tables and booths. We got seated right away tho on a Friday evening. They have some good combos that combine ramen with appetizers or sushi. The ramen prices are pretty in line with most other spots. Food is decent, not the best but not the worst. Prob wouldn't go out of my way to come here but nothing to complain about either. While the waiter was very friendly he needs a little coaching on being aggressive with checking up on us. He prob came by the table every 5 minutes asking how everything was when there was clearly no need to and it was very disruptive for us as we were clearly trying to catch up with each other.

We were in Los Angeles for a college graduation and decided to try Kagura in the area after hearing…read moregreat things about their tonkatsu. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The tonkatsu was some of the best we've ever had--perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Kagura is known for its specialty tonkatsu, and it shows in every bite. The portions were generous and came with all the sides needed for a complete meal. We left completely satisfied and felt the quality was well worth the price. The service was excellent from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and efficient without making us feel rushed. Finding a restaurant that excels in both food and service can be rare, but Kagura delivered on both. If you're a tonkatsu fan, this is a place you shouldn't miss. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Los Angeles!

Food. Grrreat. Ive been meaning to try this place but there's always a line outside except for…read more12:30 on a Sunday. We were a party of two and were given a choice of a table for two or a more comfy booth. Since my guest was my mom, comfy booth. She had the Don (bento) with fried pork wet on top of rice, with eggy soy sauce. ..I sampled it ... It was great 5/5. I had the chicken was crispy 5/5 not gready...chicken was tender yet crunchy panko breaking... with curry.. the curry had a slight bitter note but it was fine, and thick, it was a bit goopy on the pour... and had a thin skinlike layer which was odd but it ate fine 4/5 There's a free appetizer...choice of fried oyster or fried crab cream like a large round rangoon...I can't eat seafood, bit mom enjoyed it. She gave it 5/5. We both loved the salad, the pickled carrots and two cubesof sweet potato., and the pickled Persian cucumbers. Small tiny discreet portions of each but elegantly and a great palette cleanser...the salad dressing was tart and light. 5/5 The utensils are pre-set on the table and so is the sweet tonkatsu sauce in a small carafe also preset....there's not much interaction with the bust wait staff, but it was easy to catch their eye to ask questions, get the check, or clear the dishes...I had hot cup of green tea. But no checking for more. But I'm sure icould have flagged down a waiter had I really wanted more. They deliver the food and fly off, so don't ne afraid to stop them to make your requests...they are nice about it. You can also get a pitcher of Sapporo if you drink beer and are a larger parry which I thought was nice considering Sappora usual comes by the bottle. Parking is plentiful in the back...and free. We enjoyed. Very much. Just know 1) no desserts on menu. 2) yes there's a kids menu and 3) every protein is deep fried.

Amazing experience here. Prices are reasonable and taste is on par, you will not be disappointed…read more you will be amazed and surprised. you will even come back smelling like a Japanese restaurant authentic. They have edamame waiting for you and salad and miso soup along with hot tea part of complimentary amenities upon ordering. Again you will be pleased with the service attentiveness and if needby they have plenty of VIP rooms as well. Next time we will try the sushi boat definitely an experience!

Plenty of free parking available in the plaza. Food is good too but am only giving 2 stars because…read moreof the service. We were a big party of 14 each of the last two times we have gone and each time, one person's dinner was forgotten. When we inquired how much longer, we were just told "it's coming, almost done". By the time the food came out, everyone else was done eating - making for an overall bad experience. The person's whose meal came out last was no longer in the mood to eat because of the poor service. We were compensated with 'free' sweet green bean dessert which not everyone liked. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I do not recommend this place for large parties.

This is what I was craving for. I got here right when they opened and didn't have to wait for a…read moretable. I got the premium tempura bowl. It comes with shrimp, fish, some veggies, and an egg. This was the first time at this location but I've been to their Torrance location. I like this location more just because it is closer to stores I go to. This location is smaller than the one in Torrance but since there wasn't any many people inside, it was still relaxing. The tempura was light and their side free pickled celery and ginger is really refreshing and add nice touch to the meal. I will be back the next time I'm craving this again.

Different sets of tempura, soba, udon, and sushi/sashimi…read moreSister got the hot soba which she swears has a light yuzu taste. Soba prepared and in bowl of soup. Brother has the premium tempura bowl with extra ikura and maiitake. It had Anago or conger eel, decent I got the tempura with cold soba. Cold soba is as good as it can get. My sister said she would order cold over hot soba next time. Tempura is decent overall. Shrimp, pumpkin are good Small restaurant vibes

EXCELLENT RAMEN WITH JAPANESE FLARE…read more I've visited more than a few Daikokuya locations, and I have to admit that this location is my favorite. The Ramen has never let me down. The service is great. The inside decor is reminiscent to what I have encountered when visiting Japan and is basically how many divey ramen restaurants in Japan look like. Moreover, they serve Orion beer here. Whenever I am in the area and am craving some ramen, this my go-to Daikokuya for ramen.

Overall I think this is an okay ramen spot. I tried their regular ramen and it was ok. The broth…read morewas flavorful, the bean sprouts and bamboo shoots added a nice crunchy texture that contrasted well with the softer textures of the meat and noodles. The noodles for me were just slightly too overcooked for my taste, but it wasn't a big deal. The tea egg was good with a just above jammy interior texture. The chashu was great though. It was very tender with no strange pork smell to it. It tasted fresh. I got the ramen with small rice bowl and salad combo. The rice bowl was alright as well. I got the pork cutlet and egg. I wanted the pork cutlet to be crispy, but the breading on the outside was soggy. The overall flavor was fine though. It had a braised, sweet soy sauce type of flavor to it. The salad was made of shredded cabbage and carrots with a creamy dressing on top that reminds me a lot of thousand island dressing. The slight bitterness from the raw cabbage paired well with the sweeter flavors of the dressing and the carrots. Service was okay.

KIYO Japanese Cuisine offers a nice variety of Japanese dishes with good overall quality. The…read moreseasonal coral sweet shrimp was fresh, naturally sweet, and beautifully presented over ice. The assorted sashimi selection was also enjoyable, especially the uni and premium sashimi cuts, which had a rich and smooth texture. I also liked the wagyu beef tongue, which was tender and flavorful. The mixed tempura was light, crispy, and not too greasy. Other highlights included the uni tofu appetizer and the beef rice bowl topped with egg yolk. The restaurant has a clean and modern setting, making the dining experience comfortable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful with menu recommendations. Overall, a solid spot in Arcadia for fresh sashimi, uni, sweet shrimp, and other Japanese dishes.

Our family has been to Kiyo a handful of times, and it's become my favorite sushi place…read more Fish is sizable and fresh, prices are reasonable. We love that they do weekend lunch special, and we specifically come for that. The sushi lunch combo always includes generous, thick slices of fresh fish and a good variety. This last time, we even got a huge scallop nigiri in our combos! We also ordered a roll and an order of takoyaki to share this time around, and both hit the spot. Interior is classy, clean, and comfortable. Service can be a little slow depending on how busy it is (on a Saturday during lunch, our 3 sushi combos arrived like 15 minutes after my grandma's chicken udon), but that speaks to the made-to-order quality, so I'm not too bummed. Overall, as a sushi fanatic who doesn't like to break the bank each time we go out, this is my go-to and we'll be back every time we're in town.

Tokyo Soul specializes in rice dishes and curry. I will say that their extra spicy curry was…read moreexcellent. Yes, spicy but in a good way where the flavor wasn't killed. We ordered a lot of food and I forgot to take a picture of the karaage. The service was excellent and taken care of by two servers. They were so friendly and on top of everything. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/0 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms N/A Food 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Yes!

After walking around the mall, we had just stopped by here about 45 minutes to closing, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised. We had the pork katsu curry and the beef curry, and it came with a combo of salad and miso soup, and the size of the curry dish was pretty big too. The curry itself was very flavorful, and both cuts of meat were tender and goes very well with the curry sauce. Service was good and friendly, I know it's not easy in the last hour prior to closing so I appreciate the staff taking care of us that night.