My new favorite handroll place!…read more Such a cute small shop. Parking was easy and free, got sat immediately. Service was absolutely outstanding, we were very well taken care of. They even opened the door for us as we exited. Our food came quickly and tasted fresh and amazing. We loved all 6 handrolls we ordered. Our recommendations are the eel + tamago and the snow crab + spicy mayo. I highly recommend adding double rice to your handrolls (it's free!) We also ordered the sweet potato brulee which was the best dessert I've had in a long time. It was not too sweet and very light/refreshing tasting. We will absolutely be returning! Can't wait to come back and try more.

We called ahead to confirm they had the 50% off tuna since it was listed as limited quantity. They…read moreassured us it would be available all day, which is the main reason we decided to come in. When we arrived, we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table for just two people, even though there were clearly open tables inside. During that entire time, none of the staff acknowledged us or gave any updates. We were also the only ones waiting, which made it even more frustrating. After finally being seated, I asked for the 50% off menu, and that's when they told us they were already out of stock. This completely defeated the purpose of us coming in, especially since we had called ahead to confirm. This isn't the first time I've had issues here either. On a previous visit, we weren't seated despite there being open tables. Overall, the lack of communication and organization is really disappointing. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

Back again. I remembered they have a great BENTO BOX, so that's what I ordered again and…read morerecommended the same for my friend. We had a great time here on a Saturday afternoon. The food was as great as I remember and although the restaurant had plenty of people, we didn't feel rushed. Everything was delicious from the sashimi, tempura, fish, nishime and chicken karaage. The bento box also comes with potato salad, udon and gohan. When I'm in Gardena, this is my choice for Bento Box... You literally get a little of everything!

Food: good solid Japanese fair with emphasis on udon. The broth was clear and delicious. Edamame…read morewas bland. No salt. The udon noodles had a nice chew but not too much. The tempura was good , not excellent. The shrimp was the best. Ambiance: old school but charming Service: it was a small mom and pop place. The one waitress was very pleasant. I liked it a lot. It's a casual place to get solid Japanese food. Nothing fancy. But solid. Prices are reasonable. 2 for dinner. With edamame and tempura sides plus 20% tip was $74 . So please try them. Bon appetit

This one of the best katsu I've ever tried. First, the presentation, the box that is nicely…read morewrapped in paper sets you up for the authentic taste to come. The first bite was amazingly tender, sweet and savory flavor, well seasoned pork, and crispy panko. The egg, rice, and pickles were delicious with every bite. Overall, this is a must try spot for authentic delicious katsu.

Tried the "Yaki-Katsudon" at Marushichi. The low-temperature cooked pork was incredibly tender and…read morelight--almost as if it wasn't deep-fried at all. I loved that the cutlet sits on a bed of fluffy eggs rather than being simmered, keeping it perfectly crispy. It's much more filling than it looks. A truly blissful meal! 低温調理のカツ丼。油で揚げてないので、低温調理の柔らかさがキープされていて、めっちゃ美味かった。 ボリュームも満点

The hearts are super tender! Order:…read moreHearts Liver Special shiro (special pork intestines, really good if you like intestines!) Shishamo (on the special menu) Ika yaki (think of like a deconstructed takoyaki without the carbs) Chicken meatball Chicken thigh Gizzard was also very good Duck Cartilage Chicken oyster Beef tongue (only alright compared to other spots) Pork belly with shiso Tail Everything was super tender! Would come again! Heart, gizzard and special shiro we ordered more of! Food was so good that I didn't take any pictures haha

the line sucks . i am not sure i'd wait more than 20 minutes for this but im honestly just…read moreimpatient, so if you are here on a weekend or something you will need to get in line or be ready way before. if you go at lunch on some random tuesday it'll probably be ok, and i've done that. the food is excellent. the interior of the place isn't anything noteable but not dirty or anything but don't expect a fancy restaurant. that said, once you are seated and ordering its great yakitori

Why Kagura? - Affordable and quality…read more- Grab it after visiting Tokyo Central Food 4/5 = Solid choice not to mention always busy - Katsu sando $12 - Loin Demi tonkatsu set $16.50 Not dry perfectly cook and no issues for a simple quick bite. Tonkatsu Marushichi is still #1 though pricing but AMAZING! Service 4/5 - Quick ordering and moves pretty fast Parking 3.5/5 - Free parking but can get really busy during peak hours due to ppl shopping. - Parking lot is the entire perimeter of complex Try Go Go Curry next to Kagura is you're open to trying curry!

I first discovered Kagura when I was searching for katsu places to try after coming back from…read moreHawaii and trying the most authentic and high-quality katsu I've ever had outside of Japan. Kagura lived up to the expectations I had for amazing katsu. I tried their pork loin and was transported back to Tokyo! The breading is perfect and the meat still stays perfectly juicy. All the food is super fresh and tasty. I loved the interior of the restaurant too because there are separate booths that are super private and perfect for a group of 4. All our servers were super attentive and kind. Will definitely be back here!!

Overall impression: Everything we tried was excellent -- no complaints at all…read more Food highlights: We ordered the octopus sunomono, crispy gyoza, seared marinated mackerel, hard shell clam, fried chicken, and mentai cream hotpot. · The fried chicken is among the best we've had in LA. · The gyoza and mentai cream hotpot are absolute must-tries. Service: Attentive and genuinely doing their best -- very solid. Ambiance / decor: A bit dated, but practical and comfortable.

Lots of lunch specials to choose from and good portion sizes!…read more We came here for the udon and were not disappointed with the menu! I decided to go for a full sized udon with a side of tempura. The udon was heavy on the noodles, I wish there was a little more broth but the noodles were tasty and a great texture. Tempura was good, one of the tempura pieces a mushroom, was not fully cooked and had some raw batter on the inside but the rest was great. My partner for the salon bowl which was very fresh and a small side of udon which was still a great size. We both didn't finish our lunches and brought stuff home! Service was great but the restrooms could use a little work. The rest of the restaurant was clean and Japanese themed, appropriately so.

Premier find for excellent Japanese cuisine. My girlfriend and I came here for an early Saturday…read moredinner after a day on the water in Long Beach. When we arrived luckily there was no wait and were sat immediately. Luckily it was only a couple moments before a party of maybe 12 arrived behind us for dinner. Our host and server were helpful and efficient. We quickly scanned through their menu and decided on their combos (pork cutlet and tempura) Our trays of paradise quickly arrived and looked beautiful! ( see attached for reference ) i loved the balanced presentation and blend of flavors. Each tray had some miso, a 4 bite California roll, some rice, soba noodles, broth, wasabi and ginger. Mine came with some dipping sauce for the tempura. Considering the amount of food I was very satisfied. The tempura was gorgeously crafted with semi thin crisped batter, and a decent amount portioned. I was mostly amazed by my girlfriends pork plate. Their crisp cutlet had beautifully made with an easy crunchy exterior and soft tender pork savory to taste. All elements complimented each other perfectly. Their soba was also good quality and a nice touch to an already balanced dinner. While I was exactly stuffed after dinner, i was still impressed with their entree presentation, quality of food, calming ambiance and great service.

Small, traditional feel, Japanese restaurant in Gardena. I wide selection of food to choose from…read moreincluding lots of sets which I love. It's like a mix and match of chicken, tempura, soba or udon, with rice, salad and miso. I love those types of options and this place does that well. We went on a Sunday for lunch. Busy! You just stand in line. No reception or list. I think that's awkward. Need something to manage the wait. It's odd. Service is friendly. The food can take awhile to come out. It's also not the type of place where they will check-in on you or refill your water. You have to yell out. Big parking lot with lots of stores to shop around too.

Has to be one my new favorite soba spots in Socal! My girlfriend used to come here with her family…read moreas a kid and raved about this spot. Their soba texture and style tastes way different than your average buckwheat noodles. It isn't as thick and reminds me of spaghetti noodles. It tastes very fresh and I'm pretty sure they make the noodles in house. Upon ordering there were so many combination and menu options to choose from. I got the soba combination with tempura and it was perfectly battered and very light. I loved the tempura here and am craving to go back. A little hack for digestion is to ask them for some soba water to drink after. They give it in a little Japanese teapot. Inside the restaurant it's really small and if you come in the afternoon on a weekend, there might be a line. We went in at 11:30am and after we were done around 12:30pm, it was really busy and people were waiting outside.

Ichimi Ann, another amazing restaurant in the South Bay!…read more I tried this spot for the first time and got the Yuzu Chashu and the Unagi Soba. I love anything Yuzu and would highly recommend trying the Yuzu Chashu, even on a hot day! The yuzu makes the dish feel light and refreshing. This location in Old Torrance feels very home-y, which I love. The staff are very sweet and the food comes out fast. I can't wait to come back and try more.

The restaurant is located adjacent to Abalone Ave, different from the location that was shown on…read moreApple/Google Maps. While you were at the corner, you would see its noticeable sign. It felt causal and cozy inside, simple and clean. We arrived late at around 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon but the waitress was patient and friendly, guiding us to seats and let us know to order before their kitchen was closed. It had a lunch special menu which showed several special items at a very affordable price. We picked the Negitoro Bowl from this special menu (at half of the regular price). The tuna had a balanced fat and was minced in a manner that I felt it melt in my mouth. It's a good match with rice. The Kaisen Bowl had a variety of seafoods and all of them tasted very fresh! The salty fish roe made the rice more flavorful. The Kaisen Bowl came with a miso soup and a salad. We also ordered a soba which was well cooked. We definitely will go back to try more dishes!

The food was delicious and the quality felt really good for what I paid. The staff were also very…read morefriendly, and overall it was a nice experience. This was always one of the restaurants I wanted to try, so I was happy I finally got to visit haha. One thing is that the prices are high and the portion felt little small. If you are really hungry, I probably would not recommend ordering only the premium dishes. It might be better to try some of the more affordable menu options too. Still, the food quality was great and I would love to come back again to try different dishes next time.

I've actually been here twice. My first time was with my friends. They treated me for my birthday…read moreand I finally got to try the American Sliced Beef Don. I'm a picky eater to be honest, so trying this food was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I really really liked it. The sauce in the meat made it really good for me. Also, ordered the potato and beef croquettes that they have. That was great as well. Had to come back with my bf the second time, cause this was also on his list to try. And didn't disappoint him. We ordered the same thing and also added the potato bacon salad (from what I remember). He really liked that one. We rated this place as 8.5 out of 10.

My son made an online order but when he got there, there was a sign on the door saying they were…read moreclosed because of a plumbing issue. I was rather peeved because we already paid. What was up with that. I had him pick up food from another place but on his way home, he gets a call from Red Rock saying the order is ready. Say WHAT? He picked up our order but the people at Red Rock didn't say anything. No apology. Nothing. Just like that was a normal transaction. Japanese businesses and Japanese people are supposed to be known for courtesy and diligence. This was totally subpar. The food is good but I don't need the grief from a fairly expensive restaurant. It's a total pass for me from now on.