Enjoyed our meal, server Moon was amazing and attentive, will definitely be back . Great vibesread more

Excellent service,great food and great atmosphere.. The food…read morehas great taste have to wait a bit but well worth it !

First time visiting here! Staffs were very nice and food…read morewas great. Chicken katsu was great, but ahi poke was bit salty for me.

Gardena is quite the hub for good Japanese and Hawaiian eats. I've been to Gardena Bowl,…read moreCherrystones, but it's only recently that I got to checkout Ladybug Cafe! Walking in on a Saturday, the place was buzzing with patrons, so I knew this had to be up to par with many of the ono spots serving Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine in the area. My friend I chose to order two dishes. Our choices were the Ladybug Fried Chicken and Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice comes with Miso Soup. The Miso Soup was served first. It had a light and savory broth that was comforting. It had a good umami rich miso flavor and made for a good soothing start for the meal. Up next, we got to try the Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice had a surprising reddish color that perfectly matched the char siu. It added a nice visual cue to the sweet, smoky flavor. The Ladybug Fried Chicken was my favorite. It was freshly fried, golden and crispy. I enjoyed the juicy and tender meat and the crunchy outside. It is served with rice, green salad and potato-mac. I wish there was an option to upgrade to fried rice because this fried chicken really paired well with the fried rice. Nevetheless, I did enjoy this chicken with the potato-mac as well. The potato-mac was creamy and was so ono. Overall, Ladybug Cafe is a solid spot in Gardena for some classic Japanese and Hawaiian eats!

Good food, good portions, good price, good service. Parking lot busy. Recently renovated…read morebathrooms. I usually get the garlic chicken with bacon and sausage fried rice upgrade and it always hits the spot.

My 2nd time here and it makes me miss home in Hawaii. I've tried many "Hawaiian styles" dishes in…read moreCalifornia, and so far this place is the best. Service was quick and we picked our seats, a guy came quickly to serve us drinks and the waitress came back to take our order. I ordered the loco moco with 2 over easy eggs and grilled onions. Hubby got spam omelette with side tomato. Food came out fairly quickly. My loco moco was delicious. Some places don't have great gravy, but this place did! Gravy was good, eggs cooked runny and my patty was also good. Hubby also liked his omelette. I'd like to come back and try their garlic chicken. Place gets pretty busy, so I guess we came at the right time. Will be back again .

Food was delicious, service was prompt and friendly and the ambience was pretty cool. We tried the…read moreblue crab eggs Benedict and the Japanese curry braised beef. For dessert we had the Japanese pancake which was fluffy and delicious

The second I walk in I'm immediately calm and relaxed in this space any time of day, even the…read morebathroom is cute! Spirits are top shelf and signature cocktails are delicious but some are seasonal, ask the servers for recs. Not many late night HH's in the South Bay, this is THE spot! After 9 pm head to the bar top for their special menu with offerings of rolls, skewers, ramen, and other small bites! Their fish and meats always are packed with flavor and melt in your mouth. Their food and service is excellent overall, but their brunch menu is so unique you must try it! I get the fluffy Japanese Pancake every time, and when I bring new friends I order the Pop Tart for the table. There's something for everyone from the breakfast fried rice to sushi. The Matcha Tiramisu or Ube Ice Cream is the perfect end to any meal you have here!

This food was really good, I enjoyed it. This was my first time here and just felt compelled to…read moreleave a review. The vibe was very chill, I was pretty surprised there weren't really people here that were dining in on a Friday night. But it was really nice still, I enjoyed my meal peacefully. The lady that helped put my meal together was kind and helpful, and she hooked me up on the food.

quick service, a korean chipotle. nice place for a quick…read morebite. price was fair for the amount of food. regular size w rice and beef with lots of toppings.

The best place for sullungtang in the south bay! This is my…read morego to place when I want a homey, comforting meal out. Food: I always order the lean brisket sullungtang when I'm here. I love coming here, as the food is consistently great. The brisket is really tasty and they give you a good portion of it. Soup is always hot, not lukewarm which I appreciate. I genuinely think their sullungtang is the best I've had! I was really happy that this time, they had purple rice. The past few times, they only had white rice, so this was such a great change! Not sure why they were out of the purple rice for so long, but glad that it's back! Banchans are great with unlimited refills! Service: the couple that runs this restaurant are welcoming with good customer service. Parking: This place is located in a plaza, so there are a lot of parking spots available right out front which makes it convenient. Overall, if you like Korean food and sullungtang, I would definitely recommend you come here!

Our favorite neighborhood sullungtang spot! It's in the corner of the Tokyo central plaza and…read moreservice is always so friendly (family run). Inside is really homey with good seating. We always get the Galbitang and it always hits the spot!! Their banchan compliments really nicely and they also provide complimentary barley tea with your meal. I don't need to add any salt or pepper to the Galbitang since it's already so flavorful and naturally sweet. Comes with the choice of purple or white rice. Have yet to try oth or dishes!

Spoon House is one of those rare places that completely lives up to the hype. Tucked away in…read moreGardena, this longtime local favorite serves some of the best Japanese-style pasta I've had anywhere. The menu is unique, blending Japanese flavors with perfectly cooked spaghetti, and every dish tastes like it's been refined over decades. We've been coming since day one and everything is still fabulous after all these years. The pasta is consistently cooked al dente, the sauces are rich and flavorful without being heavy, and the ingredients always taste fresh. Whether you're ordering a classic mentaiko pasta, a creamy uni dish, or one of their garlic-based specialties, every plate is packed with flavor. The house-made bread is outstanding and the famous $1 salad is a must-order. The restaurant itself is cozy and unpretentious, which adds to its charm. Service is friendly, efficient, and welcoming, even when the place is busy. It's easy to see why Spoon House has remained a South Bay institution for so many years. If you're a pasta lover or simply looking for something different from the usual Italian restaurant experience, this place is absolutely worth the visit. I'll definitely be back.

Legit japanese pasta spot in Gardena! If you come, do not miss out of the salad! It's so good and…read morefor the price, you'd be a fool to not get it!! I got the uni squid pasta, but be warned, it's not your typical version with cream as a base. It was definitely seafood forward and tasted pure to the ingredients. I recommend coming with someone to try different plates! The location isn't super big, but it's quaint and the servers are so friendly. Very little parking in the back lot or you can park on the street.

This is a 4.5 for taste alone, but because it was so unexpectedly good, bumped it to a 5. Plus I…read moreplaced a huge order for my friend's family and the staff handled it very well. This is in a little food court, but a high quality food court. There are so many great options here! Theres a parking lot, and plenty of seating inside and outside. It's a causal spot, nice and clean with plenty of options. You place your order at the counter (you can use the ipad to order, except if you want the Fak'ed up fries, those you need to order with an employee). The shrimp - I could eat these forever. Holy toledos these are so good. I got the karaage chicken with the cheehoo teri sauce. The sauce is soooooo bomb. The chicken is perfectly cooked. And the red noon is the perfect addition of acidity. The Mac salad was great, stick to your ribs kinda good Now I ordered several other plates for my friend, including the teriyaki chicken, and the fak'ed up fries with shrimp and karaage chicken. He said the fak'ed up fries were fire, so good, he didn't even know that's exactly what he wanted. I have to come back to try them - I didn't know they were a thing bc they're not on the menu. But after I placed my original order I saw a video of the fak'ed up fries on their board and they looked so good, I had to buy them for him. I also got him the crispy spam musubi and the POGua Fresca, and he loved those. I will definitely DEFINITELY be back here!

After not coming here for about a year, I decided to give Faka's another shot and I'm glad I did…read more The menu has definitely changed quite a bit since my last visit. There are a lot of new options and unfortunately no more chicken katsu. After my previous review, the owner actually reached out and offered to have me come back and try the food again, which I genuinely appreciated. I never took them up on the free food offer because I prefer to keep reviews honest, but the gesture still stood out to me. This time I ordered the 2-item combo with the honey sesame chicken karaage and kalua pork. The karaage was easily my favorite part of the meal. It was crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I asked for all the sauces on the side and the green sauce paired really well with it. The kalua pork was tender, but a little sweeter than I personally prefer for traditional kalua pork, so I'd probably try a different protein next time instead. I also grabbed a spam musubi, but the portions were so generous that I didn't even get around to eating it until I got home later. While I still miss the old chicken katsu, I get that menus evolve, and overall this visit was a much better experience than my previous one.

Great spot for poke takeout! Possibly my favorite poke spot in Torrance!! They went viral on IG and…read moreFacebook the first time I went there and the wait was pretty long... like 45 minutes! Now the hype has died down, so there's no longer a crazy wait! Both times, I got their spicy salmon and tuna poke bowl and it was sooo delicious and fresh! The poke comes on top of half rice, half spring salad mix, with sliced avocados, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imitation crab, and seaweed salad. You can customize your toppings and also opt for all rice or all salad if you wish. HUGEEEE portions for a very fair price~ about $14. Such a good deal! Service was very kind and friendly! A+ service! Parking: free in plaza lot. Same plaza as Subway. After you park, you have to kind of walk around the building towards the big street (Hawthorne) to find the entrance.

This place loads up your poke bowls! Plenty of fish and filled to the brim. Got a poke bowl and…read morenachos for two people. It was so good we had to finish it. I think the spicy mayo was on the spicier side but it was still tolerable. The wait can get pretty long. It was a 30 min wait around 1pm. Definitely recommend ordering online.

I really liked this place as they cook your order fresh! You order up front and find a table. It's…read morenot a large space but they have seatings inside and outside. Prices are very friendly and they have utensils out front so it's easy access. We got shrimp garlic noodle, pork sandwich, and wings. They came with sauces and were all very delicious. I would definitely come and try again!

I came in late at 11:30 and it was so packed! I will say it's attached to an acai bowl spot that…read moregets pretty busy at night. I ordered the bulgogi sandwich, spicy popcorn chicken and lychee green tea. Everything was so delicious! I was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich had an incredibly rich flavor, the sauce gets soaked into the bread and the onions are such a nice sweet bite. Their green onion sauce was also so amazing. I've never tasted anything like it. The popcorn chicken was perfectly crispy and the spice level was nice! I like a kick! The lychee green tea was absolutely delicious I would go back just for that tea a thousand times. So light and refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall, food was 5 stars. Giving them 4 stars because I think the service could be a little better. I will say it was late, so I understand and give them grace. The ambiance was pretty loud but a good spot to come with friends or for takeout tbh.