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I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read moreprepared. Everything i ordered was delicious and served hot. The service was also excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made me feel very welcome. I had an issue with my order but they handled it perfectly!

Returned for my husband's birthday, and was another successful dinner…read more This time we ordered the No. 4 chef's omakase and it was better than the No. 2 - Chef's Omakase in our opinion. The meats are seriously so filling. On an unexpectedly busy Monday night, the service was great. My husband and I received dessert on the house (Yuzu panacotta) for his birthday which was very kind of them. I've already recommended this place for a few friends and family since we enjoy it so much. Definitely a place to splurge if you have the money, but it seems to be one of our regular spots now for anniversary and birthdays. Expecting another return in the near future.

HIKARI is probably my favorite Japanese bbq spots in LA, the quality here is top tier and the…read moreselection of meats is pretty wide. The portions are small, but the quality makes up for it. Last time we also ordered a beef tendon stew and it was sweet like a sukiyaki and so delicious. This is the perfect JBBQ spot if you typically don't have a huge appetite The space is small and cozy and the service is really good, the servers are friendly and make you feel at home They used to have more sauces for dipping your meats like wasabi and salt but more recently it's been just soy sauce. The soy sauce is good but I hope they bring back the other dipping sauces

Eric was amazing. I was having a bad day from work came here for dinner and he made my day better…read more He's a very funny guy!! Great service

I had such a great experience at Benihana this evening! I came in pretty late, but Philip and…read moreFrankie were incredibly nice, kind, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Their hospitality truly made the experience even better! We did the Taste of Benihana x2, and I also have a little tip for couples who want to try all three meats: the fried rice automatically comes with hibachi chicken, so have one person order the steak and the other order the shrimp. Between the two of you, you'll get to enjoy all three proteins; chicken, steak, and shrimp! Thank you again, Frankie and Philip, for such an amazing experience. You both were wonderful, and we'll definitely be back. See you soon! P.S. our drinks were great as well!!

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.

My husband and I have been to this Tokyo Wako location twice now, and we definitely LOVE their…read moresushi! The food has been great both times, but they seriously need to fix their A/C because the restaurant has been uncomfortably warm during both of our visits. Since we also had our infant son with us, the air felt especially stuffy for him. The staff are very kind and constantly check in on us to make sure everything is okay, which we really appreciate. Both mine and my husband's favorite appetizer is the spicy garlic edamame because the sauce they add to it is soooo good! We could honestly order that alone and be happy We've also ordered from their alcohol menu before, but unfortunately the drinks are pretty expensive and weren't as tasty as we expected them to be. So overall sushi and service are great, but the uncomfortable temperature really affects the experience. If they get that A/C fixed, we may just come back.

I know to generally avoid 3-star restaurants on Yelp, but my mom wanted to eat sushi here for the…read moreocean view on our date so we decided to give it a try. I try to give high reviews, but this place needs improvement. I'm not sure if their A/C was broken, but for expected hot weather in July it was very stuffy inside. We were advised to sit in front of their one rotating fan on the sushi side, but the lighting there was so dim and we noticed a few of the ceiling lights weren't turned on or were broken. We ended up asking to sit outside where there was more ventilation. I will say the servers are very friendly which I appreciate. The menus were peeling off the middle seams and the patio was not well maintained. I know it is hard to mess up a classic Rainbow Roll and it was the only sushi roll that was non-tempura or baked, so we ordered that, their Albacore Crispy Onion and Yellowtail Carpaccio. Sadly the only thing that tasted fresh on the Rainbow Roll was the avocado. The tuna and the albacore tasted fishy but we came hungry so that got the better of us. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was a lot easier to eat. Overall, I realize this restaurant is more catered towards teppanyaki, but if they decided to make a whole separate menu for sushi, the quality needs to be good enough for people to want to order it again.

Came here to try something new and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, I have absolutely…read moreno complaints. The workers were very kind and generous and I had an overall great experience here.

The food was really good and exceeded my expectations. The flavors were on point, the portions were…read moregreat, and the overall experience was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this place to you guys if you're looking for good food.

After the movies at AMC South Plaza, we were already close to one of our favorite yakitori spots in…read moreGardena, Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori. We've tried quite a few yakitori places, but honestly, this one is hands down one of the best!! This time, we also decided to try their ramen--and oh man, it was SO delicious! The noodles were perfectly al dente, and the broth had great body, depth, and that punch of umami that brought everything together. Definitely a must-try! As always, the servers and cooks were super friendly, attentive, and professional. Another great meal at one of our favorite spots!

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.

This place is cozy, clean, and so peaceful that I briefly considered applying for residency. The…read moreambience is that perfect "I'm about to eat good and maybe overshare with my friends" vibe. It's warm, it's tidy, and it smells like happiness sizzling on a grill. The service was smooth, friendly and efficient. They check on you just enough to make you feel cared for, but not enough to make you wonder if they're trying to adopt you. Respectfully attentive, the way all service should be. Now let's talk food, because this place had me rethinking my bellies choices. The spicy beef soup pulled up like a warm hug from someone who also isn't afraid to roast you. Flavorful, comforting, and spicy enough to remind you you're alive. The beef ox tongue, wow ..listen. If you've never had tongue that melts like butter and grills up with that perfect little snap, this place will convert you. I was out here chewing like I was signing a peace treaty. The prime rib‑kalbi was so juicy and tender I almost apologized to it for eating it. Almost. The kimchi came in hot with the tangy attitude, balancing everything like the responsible friend in the group chat. And the raw beef tartare. So delicious and clean, fresh, and seasoned like it went to culinary private school. I took one bite and immediately felt like I should be wearing a fancy watch. Overall, Sei‑Ko‑En is cozy, clean, delicious, and unintentionally comedic, because every dish had me making faces I hope nobody recorded. A must‑visit for anyone who loves Japanese BBQ with Korean soul and a side of "wow, I didn't know food could do that." Exploring great food, one bite at a time! Miguel C.

I've always wanted to come here and I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger. I can't believe it took…read moreme this long because I'd be a frequent customer many years ago if I had come sooner. This restaurant opened over 40 years ago in the 1980s. They have not changed their seasonings or recipes since then. A lot of their sauces and kimchee is made in house (and has not changed in over 40 years). This is probably the best Japanese BBQ experience I've ever had and I've had A LOT of BBQ experiences. My favorites are items you typically cannot get anywhere else. Their raw beef liver sashimi and their raw minced beef are amazing. It's really hard to find these creations. If you like liver, then you'll be an instant fan. If you're a little squeamish then you can always grill it a bit before you eat it lol Their cuts of meat are also a league above the rest. I loved them all! Their wagyu tongue, negi tongue, gokujo kalbi, tokujo ro-su, and pork belly are all worth writing home about. They also serve vegetables and salad to go with the BBQ. We also tried their yukkejan soup which is their spicy beef soup. It was very tasty. Savory and not too salty. Very well balanced. I'd eat this alone on a cold rainy day. The ambiance is busy with moderate noise. Lots of Japanese locals were there that night and were simply having an amazing time socializing. Overall 10/10. Definitely coming back!

Mid Hibachi , told the guy up front I wanted my steak medium rare it definitely was not that. The…read moresteak was also stuck to strings of fat, badly trimmed. They don't even cut the tail off the shrimp, if i'm paying $30 + for a meal you better not bullshit me. I wont bring my money back here.

Food truck in San Pedro is horrible. Undercooked rice. Hard cold carrots. Very few Shrimp and…read morechicken. Don't waste your money, make it at home

Very good quality. The motsunabe broth was so delicious we ate all the cabbage even though I'm…read moreusually not into veggies lol. Meat was very soft and yummy and the takana tofu surprised me bc i never had it elsewhere. The meat is unseasoned so u will have to use the sauce and the salt. The wasabi is also not the packaged wasabi! Server was also very kind! I dont see a lot of reviews online so this place is definitely a hidden gem :)

The food here is exceptionally high quality, and the entire restaurant is clean and…read morewell-maintained. While they seemed a bit understaffed during my visit;the friendly manager was definitely keeping busy, and my server was on her very first day; it's great to see they are actively bringing on more help. I ordered the premium Wagyu and pork belly, along with a few vegetable dishes, and everything was delicious. They also feature a fantastic beverage selection, including great draft beer, wine, and shochu options. Would recommend with groups, it has some great large portion options but it was fine if a bit pricey for a solo venture.