This has to be one of my favorite soba spots in the area and I love the homey vibe to it all! You order the counter and grab a seat anywhere. Once your food is ready, they'll bring it out to you. Water, tea, and utensils are self serve by the front door. After you're done, just bus your own table really quick and leave the tray at the return station by the register. My go to is usually the ten zaru because I love their cold soba! My friends like their yuzu broth sobas as well! Noodles have a great texture and I never leave feeling heavy. Great spot for a quick, easy, and fresh lunch! Better to eat this one there than take out! Got take out here for the first time today and the tempura sauce lid wasn't on right, so all our tempura got soaked. :( read more

The exterior does a hell of a sales job. Tucked into Old Torrance, Ichimiann looks like the kind of place you hope has been doing one thing correctly for decades. Handmade noodles. Old wood. No unnecessary theater. I walked in expecting the sort of modest Japanese restaurant that makes you wonder why anyone bothers opening anything new. Then you get inside. There is old in the charming sense, where every worn surface feels earned. And then there is old in the neglected sense, where the room feels dim, tired and coated in the residue of a thousand lunches. Ichimiann lands much closer to the second. The cafeteria style ordering, self serve tea and tray return could have been part of its appeal, but the space has no real rhythm to it. You order, drift toward the back and eventually find yourself eating in a room that feels more institutional than intimate. The staff was pleasant and efficient. No complaint there. The soba itself was also good, properly textured, clean tasting and clearly better than the lifeless supermarket versions most people know. The problem is that "good soba" is carrying nearly the entire restaurant on its back. The portions are remarkably small for the price and every addition begins to feel like another minor financial penalty. By the time the tray reaches the table, you are looking at a modest serving of noodles in a tired room and wondering how the bill became so ambitious. Handmade or not, there was nothing on the plate that felt difficult enough, generous enough or memorable enough to justify it. That is the disappointment. Ichimiann presents itself like a surviving piece of old Torrance, but tradition alone is not hospitality and age alone is not character. The noodles are respectable. Nearly everything surrounding them needs considerably more care. I wanted to discover a neighborhood institution. What I found was an expensive bowl of decent soba in a restaurant that seems to believe its history is doing more work than it actually is. read more

Yuzu chashu udon: noodles were perfectly cooked, broth was clean yuzu forward, chashu was amazing! Kakiage bowl: crispy and good flavor but it was pretty much just a bunch of onion fried with a couple pieces of shrimp Banbanji: very refreshing, tastes like Taiwanese Liang mian(sesame cold noodle) All the food was amazing, but a bit pricey (these two orders were almost $60 ) considering the portion and self service Fill your own cup of water or tea at the front and bring cash! read more

Ichimi Ann - Banbanji - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Great food at a reasonable price. Friendly service and you can tell this is a local spot. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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I find it hard to believe that anyone could come to Ichimi Ann and have a bad experience. We were treated so kindly; we waited around just for a little bit for a table. The second one opened up, the lady (who was already busy taking people's orders) immediately came and started cleaning up the dirty dishes and wiped the table for us. I felt cared for! Many of the dishes come hot or cold. My friend and I both got the yuzu chashu, but one hot and one cold. It's essentially the same, but the hot version gets slightly more broth. The yuzu flavor came through subtly, and the chashu was perfectly chewy and fell apart upon biting. The noodles were cooked perfectly, but eat fast! They tended to cook more in the hot broth as time went on. Parking, seating, and pricing may be the only downsides. I also wish we got more than three pieces of edamame. But other than that, I can see this place being a fan favorite for many! read more

Ichimi Ann - Pork Shabu Shabu, Unagi Soba, Yuzu Chashu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Was nearbye and was in the mood for Japanese food. Searched on Yelp and found Ichimi Ann stayed open past 2 PM. Most of the other Japanese restaurants close at 2PM. Found street parking right in front of the restaurant. Sadly their restroom is not convenient and is tiny. Not wheelchair accessible. Since it was my first-time here, I asked the counter person what their popular dishes were. She shared the top 3 choices. I decided on the Yuzu Charsui soba and a side of Takana rice. The meal came with some boiled edemame. The dashi was full of flavor. Dining room was bright and clean with nice background music playing. I had to deduct one star because of the restroom situation. read more

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Ichimi Ann, another amazing restaurant in the South Bay! 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. read more

Ichimi Ann - unagi soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is my go to spot in the summer right after a visit to the Torrance farmers market. The shop is a street over from old town/downtown Torrance, tucked away next to a Foster's Freeze (iykyk). Really cute and small, they have self seating and you can grab your own drink, water or tea, while you wait for them to bring out your meal. You can choose from udon or soba (hot or cold) with various toppings/sauces. My favorites are the kagiage or mentaiko udon, cold in the summer and hot in the winter. Everything is made in house so you know the quality is top tier. I think it's the perfect light meal and you can grab dessert next door when you're done. A Torrance staple with staff that put in the work to create delicious food and a wonderful dining experience. read more

Such a good spot for a quick meal! Ichimi Ann is an authentic Japanese spot located in Old Torrance next to Foster's Freeze. It's a smaller-sized restaurant with udon noodle, soba noodle, and rice entrees. You'll order at the counter on one side and all seating is in the adjacent room. You're given a number and your order is brought to your table. There is water, iced tea, and hot tea available to drink for free. It's not a great spot for large groups but we came in early on a Friday evening and there were plenty of seats open. I've heard it's usually pretty crowded so we lucked out. Service is very friendly. Everyone we encountered there was super nice. We ordered the kakiage udon, yamakake (yam) udon, and chicken curry. If you get a noodle dish, you choose between soba and udon noodles and whether you want the dish hot or cold. I ordered the kakiage udon and was initially surprised at the thinness of the udon noodles but they were perfectly cooked and the broth was so flavorful. The curry was also delicious and had a depth of flavor. Good food, good service, and fast. I'll definitely be back. read more

Ichimi Ann - Kakiage udon hot - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Every time I'm in Torrance, I have to stop her! it's such a good lunch spot. Parking can be a bit limited in the front, but there's additional parking in the back. You order first, get a number, and they'll bring the food to your table. The space is on the smaller side, but there's usually plenty of seating when it's not too busy. I tried their seasonal dish and it did not disappoint. The sesame-based with shiso, and the flavors paired so well. We also got the hot mentaiko udon, which was just as good. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already read more

I used to come here when I was a child so the fact this place is still popular till this day says a lot about the food! As I remembered it, Ichimi Ann has the best authentic Japanese soba noodles. Cooked to perfection, the texture of the noodles are my favorite! Also the tempura was crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Im so happy I was able to come back again :) I will say prices are a bit expensive but the amount of food you get equates to the pricing so I thought it was worth it overall! If you guys want authentic Japanese food, I would say Ichimi Ann is the place to go! read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Has to be one my new favorite soba spots in Socal! My girlfriend used to come here with her family as 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. read more

First time trying kiakage with cold soba noodles. I really liked it. The flavor was new to me but my taste buds were really happy. I am excited to explore more of the dishes at this restaurant so I will come back for more. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Came here on my lunch break! There was not too much parking so I had to park streetside and walk a little bit, but soon enough found myself inside. I ordered the cold kitsune soba, took my number and found a seat. There is both countertop seating for single diners and also tables in arrangements of 2 to 4 seats. I think the cashier might have misheard me, because when I got my food, I think I ended up with udon instead of soba noodles. The udon was still pretty good and al dente, the green onions were cripsy and fresh, and the edamame side was nice. I do think that they need to update their menu prices on their website as I ended up paying more than I originially believed I was going to pay. They have a self-serve drink station for cold tea and water and also hot tea! Which was super nice! Loved that! When you are finished dining, just drop your tray off near the counter on the shelves and you can head out! read more

Ichimi Ann - cold kitsune udon - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Ichimi Ann mentaiko cream udon is gassssss. Seriously, chewy noodles and cream broth/sauce, it's killer. I believe my gf got the goma pork shabu noodles and that was also hit. Can't go wrong with anything here. Can't wait to come back to try more, again!! read more

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As someone who used to live in Japan during my college days, Ichimi Ann definitely gets a stamp of approval from me. The prices are a great value for what you're getting especially in the LA area. My friend and I both ordered the combo meal which you get your choice of 1 noodle and 1 rice bowl. Mine came out to a little under 30 dollars. There are so many ingredients that are not common in American Japanese restaurants that you will find here. Ume, Mentaiko, cold soba, and so much more. It's really nostalgic for me and I throughly enjoyed it. I also loved that they had self serve mujicha tea. This isn't a big restaurant. After we ordered we had to wait for people to leave before taking their table. It wasn't impossible as people were quick to eat and leave. We also came at a weird time on a Sunday (2:30pm ish) which is usually the time restaurants are dead...but not this one! The staff were friendly and quick. Parking is easy as it's in a quiet neighborhood off the Main Street. In summary, this place is a no frills, simple, Japanese restaurant. If you've been to Japan this will definitely transport you back to those times. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

While visiting the Antique Street Fair in downtown Torrance on a lazy Sunday, I saw a restaurant with a familiar name, Ichimian, which has another location on the south side of the town. So I decided to stop by and check it out. The onsite parking spaces were limited with only 5 spots, but there was plenty of street parking. Inside the décor was that of a casual eatery with seating for 40 guests. Their overhead menu showed a large selection of soba, udon, and rice dishes, but without the sushi and nigiri which are offered in their other store. For this visit, I ordered the Combo of Kakiage Hot Udon with the Side Order of Chicken Curry Rice. The food was ready in 10 minutes. Kakiage Udon: The thin style udon noodles were nicely al dente. The broth was clear and flavorful. The battered onion, carrot, and shrimp kakiage was perfectly seasoned and pleasantly crispy outside. Wakame seaweed and sliced green onion gave an extra flavor to the dish. Side Order of Curry Rice: The rice was perfectly cooked with soft and moisture texture. The velvety sauce was flavorful and with a kick of spiciness. The chicken pieces were soft but they could be a little more tender. The price was moderate and noodle portion was generous. A great option for those who fancy high quality udon or soba. read more

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A cute soba place in the middle of Torrance, there is a great selection of soba options to pick from. I tried the cold soba with tempura; the soba was full of flavor and had a good texture to it. Tempura was made to order and was really well done, kept the crisp and all. Overall, I would go back here for lunch meals when I get the chance! Make sure to bring cash as well to avoid the credit card surcharge. read more

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I had this placed in my radar for a while and finally got the chance to stop by yesterday. Prior to my visit, I had read multiple reviews, and it seemed like a noteworthy place for soba! I visited on a Sunday, and street parking was a little challenging, but I managed to find a spot. I believe there's no designated parking spot for the restaurant. There was a queue of people waiting for their order and huge groups of people when I arrived. This made me realize that it's a popular spot! Finding a good place to sit was a little challenging. I ordered mentaiko oroshi cold and paid with card. Everything totaled to $19-20, which I found pricey for what it is (since soba is very typical in Japan). However, it is a specialty food here, so you can't really argue. One thing to note is that they do charge an extra fee if you pay with card. So if you want to save yourself 4%, you'd need to pay with cash. The portions look hefty in the photos, but they are much smaller than they look. I'd estimate around 400 calories? I can tell the store has history / been here for a while, which means they're likely very good at what they do! This has to be one of the best soba places I've had in LA so far. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the area and looking for authentic Japanese soba. read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold Mentai Oroshi Soba $19-20. Extra fee added if paying with card. - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is a soba joint but we love their cold udon. Texture is amazing and their tempura is so crispy! Highly recommended!!! read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold udon with kakiage. The best!!! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Such an underrated spot, it seems like a lot of people were locals grabbing lunch with friends/family, people on their lunch breaks, etc. It has a cozy and warm atmosphere to it. The workers are very nice and gave us good recommendations. I believe that they make their soba and udon noodles. They offer hot and cold noodles, perfect for all seasons of the year. This is the most similar to food that I had in Japan, the tempura was crispy and the sauce wasn't too sweet/salty. The place is small with indoor seating. They don't have a parking lot, but there's free street parking. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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Cold Pork Shabu Shabu: 10/10 My eating partner got this and wow, spectacular. I thought it was geared for picky eaters, but wow. The rich sesame mixed with cumin and shiso, such an unexexpected flavor combination. It had flavors that reminded me of Chinese and Indian foods but with that subtle Japanese twist. The noodles are al dente and add to the whole nutty experience. The noodles are PHENOMENAL. A must get. Cold Mentai: 7.5/10 I love mentaiko, but this one didn't do it for me. The daikon oroshi and cold dashi really brought out the bitter fishy notes from the eggs. I appreciated the noodles and overall composition, but maybe my palate isn't sophisticated enough to enjoy these flavors yet. Beef Bowl: 6.5/10 Standard sort of gyudon situation. Beef was a little string, but not too sweet. The rice is a great vessel to enjoy the last drops of the great broths that they have. Ambiance: The interior is beat, not in a cute way. They would do a lot of good with a small reno, so definitely just come for the food. No vibes. Service: Not really slow or fast. The person at the register was kind and took her time to explain the menu. Parking: Very small number of parking spots, even street parking. Be prepared to stop in the scarier parking in the middle of the road. read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold Shabu Pork Soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Loved the hot beef soba noodle soup! Small venue with friendly, helpful service. Definitely a new find! read more

Ichimi Ann - Beef soba noodle soup - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Local Japanese spot in the South Bay. Every time I come here, it never disappoints. Always delivers great quality and comes with a good portion. Please support this small business! read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Good noodles per usual. This time I had the hot soba yuzu oroshi. I love green onions so I asked for extra green onions & I had an "onsen" egg on the side. Btw the yuzu flavor was REALLY STRONG lol. You have to love yuzu to eat this. Street parking only. Drinks are self-serve & buss your tray back to the front when you're done eating :). read more

Ichimi Ann - hot soba yuzu oroshi with "onsen" egg + extra green onion - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I'm so glad my friend's family recommended this place! This place seems a little bit like a hole in the wall because the exterior/interior is kind of old/worn out. But! It's very authentic (or so my Japanese friends tell me). I just know that I loved the complimentary barley tea available and the mentaiko cream udon was sooo so yummy. Service is rather fast and of course cash is preferred to avoid a credit card fee! Good noodles for a casual lunch with friends. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

What a cute authentic Japanese restaurant in old Torrance! If you're looking for an authentic Japanese place for lunch this is it. The restaurant itself is small but clean, where you order up at a table and can seat yourself. There are many combos of noodles and rice bowls and I tried the Ban Ban Zi noodles which I was told was one of their most popular noodles. They use a sesame broth with chicken and cucumber, and it's served cold. The noodles were umami but also nutty and slightly sweet. There is some chilli oil they serve with it if you would like some heat. They were incredible and I would definitely recommend them if you are looking to try something new. As my combo I got a tempura bowl and the tempura was very crisp and came with a good portion of rice. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a mom and pop Japanese spot for noodles! Will be back. read more

Ichimi Ann - Shrimp Tempura Bowl Zaru or Kake - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Parking: Ichimi Ann did not have its own parking lot. There is street parking available but it might be hard to find a spot during meal times. Interior: The restaurant is not very big. It does feel a bit crowded. Service: You order your food at the counter and they will bring you your order when it is ready. Everything else is self served. There is also a discount if you pay with cash. Food: I ordered the Tororo with Tempura Bowl Combo. It was a hot day so the cold tororo was very refreshing. The broth was not too salty and the grated yam balanced everything out. The tempura was also very good. It was crispy and not very oily. I would definitely come back again to try some of the other dishes. Food: I ordered read more

Ichimi Ann - Totoro with Tempura Bowl Combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Been a moment since I have been here. It was hopping though, at lunch time. Noodles were delicious as always, and perfect on a cloudy day. Updated menu attached. read more

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Great hole in the wall place for authentic soba! I got the ten Zaru soba which was dipping soba with a side of mixed tempura. The soba was refreshing and paired well with the light and crunchy tempura. My partner got the unagi soba cold, and the unagi added a nice umami flavor to the broth. Big portion of eel as well! He really enjoyed it. Came on a Saturday for lunch and there was a constant flow of customers but not overly busy. Staff was very friendly and the food service was very quick! In and out of the restaurant within 20 minutes. Would recommend if you're looking for a light yet satisfying meal read more

Ichimi Ann - Unagi soba (cold) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Noodles are just right amount and texture is good. flavorful and tasted authentically Japanese without being too sweet. Service is also great and fast. This place is one of the BEST soba places in SouthBay! I highly recommend trying their soba! read more

Ichimi Ann - Sansai Tororo Hot Soba & 2 Onigiri ( rice balls : Ume & Takana) I love Ichimi-an's Soba. - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Omg this place blew me away. Phenomenal Zaru noodles. I ordered the set with the zaru noodles with mentaiko topping, and the tempura rice bowl. The rice bowl was just okay but the zaru noodles were delicious. I'll be returning!! read more

This is our go-to spot for Sunday lunch. Make sure you come early because it gets packed. There are high chairs available if you have young kids. They have water and tea on the side that is self-serve. Inside is clean and feels homey. I've had both the pork shabu shabu (more savory) and the yuzu chashu (more acidic). Both are excellent. If you pay cash, you get a small discount. read more

Ichimi Ann - Yuzu chashu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Delicious as always! One of my most favorite Japanese noodle houses in LA! We ordered the unagi udon bowl (cold) and the kakiage (shrimp + veggie tempura) udon (cold) and both were so simple yet so tasty. Hits the spot every time. Service is quick. There's ample seating inside in two rooms. They do charge you a fee for paying with a credit card just FYI as the cash price is always cheaper. Ample free street parking around. read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold unagi udon bowl -- yum! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

100000% recommend if you're a fan of soba. They mastered the texture and thickness of the soba here and the eel made a great accompaniment. Even the service amazed us since our food arrived in less than 10 mins! read more

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First time here. Just get a simple menu. I had natto tororo because I love grated yam, natto, and poached egg, but I think their tempura was old. It had a horrible smell. I'm not talking about the shrimp and veggie tempura. It's the topping tempura. And I know chefs usually make those toppings ahead of time, but I think it was old or the oil was horrible. I tried finishing everything since it was $20, but wow, that old oil taste made me almost throw up. It's still lingering in my mouth... I didn't get a refund, but don't ever get that... read more

Ichimi Ann - Natto tororo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Overall the food was very good! Mentiako rice was a unique flavor profile with the fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Soba was light and refreshing and the udon was hearty and flavorful. The food was not overly salty and had a nice refreshing balance. It is a lot of food for the combo where you can get a soba and rice. So come hungry . The staff were also very nice and welcoming. Inside had a small dining area with several tables. Didn't have an issue getting a seat when I came a few times on the weekday. There is a self service tea and water station. Also will need to bring back your dish ware to the shelves right of the cashier when you're done. There's a small parking lot in the back. But will need to find street parking if the lot is full. read more

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My friends and I were craving Japanese food and were down in Torrance, so we decided to give this spot a try. The restaurant is super cute and homey and feels like what I'd imagine an authentic restaurant in Japan to look like. You order at the counter, get a number, and find a table inside. The staff are super kind and attentive and made the visit all the more enjoyable. Now for the food. I ordered a ten zaru soba, my boyfriend got the sukiyaki udon, and my friend got a zaru soba. All were on point. The soba is freshly made in house, with the perfect chewiness -- refreshing after a long hike in PV! My only note is that the tempura, though freshly fried, was not super crispy and a bit limp. read more

Blown away by the delicious simplicity of the food. A casual dining establishment that offers fresh and healthy soba or udon noodles. They offer both soup and dry versions of the noodles. Ordered the Tempura soba (hot soup) and Yuzu Chasu soba (hot soup). Cost: Price point is fair in this economy. Approximately $18-20 a person. Ambiance: Simple, casual eatery that's cozy with lots of natural colors. Quality: Food was fresh and the presentation is nice. Portions are decent and keeps you full without stuffing you. Good balance of ingredients. The noodles do taste freshly made and had the perfect texture. The tempura was lightly crispy, not deeply fried, which is delicious and tasted fresh to order. Service: Cashier service was friendly and helpful. The nice gentleman working there helped address our questions and gave good recommendations. A no frills eatery where you order, get a number, find a seat, they bring you the food, and you bring the trays to a shelf after you're done eating. Bonus: Offerings of free tea. Both caffeinated (hot black tea) and non-caffeinated (barley tea) options. Water too. Parking: It may be tricky as it's street parking depending on when you go during the week. But, we got parking easily on a weekday for lunch. Great restaurant with friendly service and amazing food. Highly recommend for people who like soba and udon noodles-based dishes. read more

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One of my favorite soba spots in the area. The setting is simple and unfancy--perfect for a quick, easy lunch. The soba is fresh and springy, and it always puts me in a good mood. Add a side of the chicken curry bowl and you've got the perfect pairing. A great place for a bite with a friendly smile. I'm always in the mood for this place when I'm nearby. read more

Ichimi Ann - Zaru soba and tempura - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California