Jeez, I can't believe I've been sleeping on this place for so long!!…read more CM Chicken is a solid Korean fried chicken spot along Western Ave. with a decent amount of parking. Upon walking in, you'll find a relatively open space with tons of seating. Jade did his thing with his customer service. Other than myself, he had 2 additional tables with other solo diners, and a large party occupying a long table in to watch the World Cup. After being seated, he gave a quick and thorough run through of the menu. He also put me onto the lunch special. For $12.99 you can get 5 juicy wings with a flavor of your choice, a roll, coleslaw, your choice of regular or waffle fries, and a soda. At face value, it doesn't sound like a lot of food - but the wings are a good size and the serving size for fries is mad generous. The chicken had a crunchy exterior and was super juicy & tender on the inside. I got the waffle fries cause Jade mentioned they crisp'd up better, which ended up being a spot on recommendation. I''m looking forward to my future visits so I can try the spicier flavors.

CM Chicken never disappoints me. This is my go-to comfort Korean fried chicken spot. My favorite is…read moretheir wings with snow onion it's so good and always hits the spot. The service is pretty good, they have lots of seating, and the vibes are nice whether you're dining in or taking it to go. Honestly, it doesn't matter how I eat it because I just love this place.

I am not sure why I am being prompted to write another review for the place. I have written one…read morebefore. This is a chain restaurant with exceptional food, and boy do they know it with their pricing! The service has always been exceptional and friendly! Parking is reasonable, and it is not uncommon for there to be a short line. Have never eaten anything but breakfast and brunch there. I am not even sure they serve dinner.

Gardena staple The Pan never misses. If you know, you know…read more Stopped by for breakfast and ordered the steak & eggs with an OG pancake on the side. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes were definitely a hit too. Even though they were packed, the service was still good. It's a small space. Just be prepared to wait a little if you're going on the weekend. Trust me, it's worth it. A solid breakfast spot that's been holding it down for years and one I'll definitely keep coming back to.

The food was so good. Had the best Fish and shrimp chip crispy but not oily. The place is clean…read moreand service is excellent I highly recommend this restaurant

Great food, excellent service. Price just right. If you happen to be in Gardena, this place is…read morelike home.

My friends and I went here for a cute little "fancy" date of sorts, just to hangout and have an…read moreexcuse to wear our cute dapper outfits. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was pretty awesome too. For a late night out, I was already kind of "pre-gamed" to say the least, and I felt extremely comfortable inside of the restaurant, even inebriated. Amazing spot to grab some grub late night with friends, would go here again.

Food is mediocre over priced and oversalted--very basic pub food served in large portions to make…read moreup for the lack of anything of substance. The food comes out instantly because everything is pre-made and sitting, nothing is actually fresh, and if it is "fresh," it's fried. The beer isn't even cold. The service is okay, but the overpriced menu doesn't match what you actually get. I ordered a Cuban listed at $19, and they charged me almost $24. Same with the drink--they charged $17 for my drink when it clearly said 15 The ambiance is loud music and a lot of pretentious locals. This place sucks.

It's a dive but the customer service was nice and the drinks were strong!…read more The ambiance was meh but the vibe was cool. There was no drama just neighborhood folks gathering and having a good time. In LA sometimes that's all you can ask for.

It's a cool little hood vibe I would t plan my night out here but if you have nothing to do and…read morewant to catch a quick vibe go here early don't stay all night or go when it's crowded it's hood and interesting older people in here some I recognize are married as well talking to women lol

Edit* Heading to try…read morethe Philly. Looks absolutely filthy with flavor and deliciousness. Hopefully it's as good as the pastrami.

I had such a great experience at Mr. Potatoes! I called after 8pm to see if they were open. The…read moreowner said they were closed. Disappointed I hung up. I called back to ask what time they actually closed. He asked me what I wanted to order. I gave him my order. He asked where are you? I said across the street. He said come now and I'll get it ready.  He did just that! His customer service was kind and appreciated. He was friendly, patient, and really made sure my order was right and that I was satisfied. Now let's talk about the potato--absolutely delicious! I got the chicken, broccoli, and bacon potato. The potatoe was huge! It was perfectly cooked, well seasoned, fluffy on the inside and loaded with fresh, flavorful toppings. Every bite was satisfying, and the portion was more than generous. I'll have enough for several more servings. You can tell they don't cut corners when it comes to quality. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or something hearty and comforting, Mr. Potatoes definitely delivers. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends and family!

Plenty of parking on the plaza…read more Came on a weekday night during Happy Hour. Place was packed. Ambiance was nice. Music was extremely loud, had to yell to have a conversation. Waiters kept checking on us. Got the mild Buffalo Wings for $14 and Parmesan Fries for $6. The wings were good. The Parmesan Fries were really good, they didn't skimped on the Parmesan. Both dishes were small and came with ranch sauce. Got place to watch the games with friends. Not the place to have a conversation. Happy Hour was Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm and 10pm to closing at midnight. Karaoke night was Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10pm to closing at midnight.

I had business in the same shopping center and decided to drop in for lunch…read more Torrance Tavern is restaurant bar located in a shopping center. Needless to say, there is plenty of parking. The interior is neat and clean. There are various types of seating (bar; table; booth; high-tops; communal), and plenty of screens to watch sports. On this occasion, I ordered the Tavern Fish & Chips ($22). It is described as "Alaskan cod coated in a tempura beer batter and served with French fries, tartar sauce and yuzu herb coleslaw". The positives of this dish are that it was prepared well. Both the fish and chips tasted good. The presentation was also nice; which leads to the coleslaw: The coleslaw tasted good, too; but I was surprised the serving was so spare. It's almost as if it was served just to optically balance the presentation in the basket. (See photo shared,) And while the price was not unreasonable, feel it's creeping towards expensive (relative to serving size). I'll attribute this to rising input costs. Staffing might be an issue during the lunchtime service. Service was okay, but they seemed to be understaffed. It's possible that most of their business is done after 5pm.

I've driven by this place 1000 times and never went in. Until today. Yes, the outside looks old…read more The interior decor is... interesting. So what? How's the food? Amazing. And reasonably priced. Very. Especially the prime rib and the sourdough bread. Steak fries are tops, too. I no longer need to travel far to find a great, reasonably priced medium-rare prime rib. This is the place. Great service, too. But it's not huge and it can get busy; that tells you how good it is.

This is a steakhouse that serves different cuts of meat, but it's primarily known for its prime…read morerib. I've been here several times including yesterday. Would I say they have the best prime rib around? No. But it is pretty damn satisfying. When here, I always order the Franciscan cut Prime Rib cooked to medium (it's 3/4 pounds), house salad with ranch dressing, and steak fries. They throw in a loaf of sourdough bread with whipped butter. The prime rib is very tender and has plenty of fat. We all know fat equals flavor. The only thing I would change about it, and I keep forgetting to ask the server each time I'm here, is to have it served without the au jus already in the plate. Don't get me wrong. The au jus is fantastic, but when the prime rib is served in a pool of it, the meat becomes soggy. Served separately, I think the prime rib would be even better. In addition to the prime rib, the salad and steak fries are incredibly delicious. The salad is nothing fancy, but very tasty due to the ranch dressing it comes with. Wish I knew the recipe of the dressing. The steak fries pair perfectly with the prime rib. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The only thing I would say is pretty average is the sourdough bread. Although it comes out warm, I don't get the sense that they're freshly baked. The service here is phenomenal. The servers are attentive, polite, and efficient. Can't ask for anything more from them. If you're looking for a trendy spot with contemporary decor and pretentious vibes, this place is not for you. This is an old school steakhouse with red upholstered booths and soft music playing in the background. If you live in the South Bay, and you're looking for a classic prime rib experience, this is a place you should check out.