I had a really wonderful meal here! The food and service are fantastic, even if it has a slightly more casual vibe than you might expect. The food itself is genuinely delicious. The layered pork katsu was perfectly crispy and tender, and the grated daikon and ume topping was a wonderful, refreshing contrast to the rich pork. The fresh starter salad was a nice touch, and the warm miso soup was incredibly tasty and comforting. The service was also a major highlight--the staff was highly attentive, friendly, and made sure our table was well taken care of. They've also designed a cozy but interesting Japanese interior with nice wooden accents and comfortable booth seating. I'm giving it four stars simply because the menu is a bit sparse. With such a focused selection, the overall dining experience feels a little more like a really high-end food court rather than a traditional, full-service sit-down restaurant. That said, if you're looking for a top-notch tonkatsu fix right here in the South Bay, this place is a great spot and absolutely worth a visit! read more

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Traditional Japanese fare. I ordered the Seafood set which was ample-sized and crispy crunchy! Great food! Service was ok. I say that because we were initially going to be seated at a booth for our party of five. We requested another available table. Our orders for the garlic chicken came out wrong but the server insisted it was the right order. Later admitted it was wrong after we had already started eating. This could have been very bad if there were allergies in our party. Overall, food is great. read more

Kimukatsu - Seafood set with salad - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

My wife and I had a lunch date here with her seeing "a place I'd like" on a recent shopping trip to Tokyo central. It was tasty and filling with the meal set. In fact I wasn't able to eat all of the rice, which was very good quality along with the pork, of which I ordered the garlic one. As delicious as the pork was, the pork broth miso soup, and a salad all filled me up where I couldn't finish the wife's katsu. The server was great with water, food delivery, and getting the check. I did try to use the QR code but my AT&T service was weak there so it was really laggy to the point of not being usable. They will need a WiFi hotspot if they plan to use that exclusively. The servers were on top of taking orders and everything, so it didn't matter today. Glad a new good food place has come into the area. read more

Kimukatsu - Garlic katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Our 2nd visit at Kimukatsu! They've expanded their menu to include "tonkatsu" now in addition to "kimukatsu". My hubby got the "pork loin tonkatsu" and I got the curry with chicken katsu (I think you can get any katsu with curry, maybe double-check with the waitstaff). We also ordered a single shrimp katsu (you can get 1 or 4) and it was SO GOOD OMG, it was delicious. Again, hands down, my hubby's fav part of the meal was the "Tonjiru" or pork soup. He really loves this (and he drank mine too LOL). I'd be interested in trying the seafood katsu & my hubby wants to try their other tonkatsu dish. But we'll def be fighting over the shrimp LOL. Highly recommend~!!! read more

Kimukatsu - curry with chicken katsu :) - p.s. I asked for no rice because I'm low-carb but usually, of course, there's rice on the platter! :) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I visited Kimukatsu near opening, and that Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Set left a bit to be desired. The pork was definitely on the thinner end, and it was also a tad dry. The breading was remarkable, though, and it was crispy and crunchy without being a hint of oily. There were refills on cabbage and rice. The rice was fluffy and just the right portion for the modest amount of meat. The cabbage was also tasty and a good amount, though the dressing definitely needed a refill. Service was fairly quick throughout, and the meal was satisfactory. May return again in the future to satisfy katsu cravings if nearby. The atmosphere was fairly enjoyable, too, and felt very natural. read more

Kimukatsu - Salad - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Kimikatsu, is a restaurant located inside Tokyo Central in Torrance. The parking is plentiful in the Tokyo Central lot, which makes the whole experience stress-free. The ambiance is simple and clean and good for a quick meal with family. We've been here twice, and overall had a good experience, with a few things that could be improved. First visit: We ordered the Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Set ($19.50), Special Pork Garlic Millefeuille Katsu Set ($19.50), Kid's Plate ($8.75), and Chawanmushi ($3.25). The portions were a great size for the price, and we appreciated the free refills of rice and cabbage. The only hiccup was with timing - my husband and I received our meals, but our daughter's kid's plate didn't come out with ours. After waiting a bit, we asked a server, and she quickly apologized and brought it out, mentioning it should have come first. We also asked for a booster seat, but they didn't have one - however, they kindly offered a pillow for our daughter, which we appreciated. When we ate our food, the dishes ended up being lukewarm, not sure if it was because we had to wait for the kid's plate...but we didn't think much of it since the food was still good. Second visit: I ordered the Ume Oroshi Set, and once again, the millefeuille katsu wasn't very hot. The flavors were still good, but it felt like it would've been much better if served hot. Maybe this one was not hot because of the Ume oroshi? I preferred the Pork garlic over the Ume oroshi. Overall, the food is tasty and a good value, especially with the generous portions and refills. The concept of the layered millefeuille katsu is unique and enjoyable. The service was friendly and accommodating, especially when issues came up. That said, I do wish the food - especially the katsu and soup - came out hotter, as it would really make the food taste better. Still, we'd come back again for the value and flavors. read more

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Very well known tonkatsu chain restaurant from Ebisu. They are known for their millefeuille style (layered thin slices of meat) and so had to try it. The restaurant is very bright and spacious and the service is excellent. True the pork is very tender but I prefer thicker cuts of pork (just my personal preference). I had the katsu set which was nice but the portion was slightly small. It's also cut into nugget sizes which reminded me of chick fil-A pieces. Again, just personal preference. I like to savor each part of the meal set and I thought the miso soup was excellent--very umami, with slices of pork and carrots. I also ordered chawan mushi to sample and it was very authentic and tasty. Tsukemono (pickles) were elegantly presented and crisp. Not the best tonkatsu I've ever had but all in all, a nice restaurant to have conveniently located within Tokyo central market. read more

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Kimukatsu is located within Tokyo Central. It replaced Van Show Sushi & Bar. Hubby & I came here on a Saturday evening. There was about a 40 minute wait time. It was pretty accurate and we were happy to be seated a little ahead of that approximate time. I joined the waitlist using my phone and the Yelp App while outside the restaurant. If you opt to use the Yelp App, you also need to use the kiosk (iPad) to check in so they know you've arrived. Service was good at first, but then as it got busier, the service slipped a little. We ordered a hot tea that never came and we didn't bother to ask for it. I opted for the Special Pork Cheese ($19.50) which includes Salad, Pork Miso Soup, Rice, Pickles, & Chawanmushi. I really liked the pork katsu. However, I think I would get it without cheese next time. When you order any of the sets, you can request as much rice & cabbage as you need. The Chawanmushi is included in the sets for the Grand Opening special, but I hope they keep it on the menu that way permanently. It rounds out the meal nicely! This millefeuille katsu is a new to me type of katsu where they thinly slice the pork and layer it together to form a cutlet. It really was easier to eat! I also liked that they cut the cutlet into more manageable segments. Hubby got the Katsu Curry ($18.75). The curry came out tepid. Not sure why? It was sort of bland as well. So, it was just okay. It was different from the place we go to for Japanese curry. I liked my meal more than my husband liked his, but we'll surely be back again! read more

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Got the pork fillet and Millefeuille. The katsu were fried well. The salad dressing was a bit salty. Liked the food. A bit far from me compared to other katsu places and less variety of items. Overall 3.5. read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Do not come here if you need a quick lunch. Assuming it would be somewhat faster than other places because it is in a grocery store, but nope. We waited over 30 minutes for our food which is pretty ridiculous. I understand its a new spot, but I've seen much smaller operations with less employees push out katsu faster than that. The prices are high $19-20 for a plate, but the katsu was delicious- perfectly crispy and thick pieces. Service was really friendly but poor, never refilled my water the entire time. Id recommend they let people know of the wait time for food up front because they are well aware it takes way too long. Also, let customers know you dont accept cash prior to the meal or make signs that are very obvious. I would wait to come here until they iron out the kinks. read more

Kimukatsu - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Kimukatsu has arrived in Torrance! This Japanese restaurant chain that originated in Tokyo just opened up at the Tokyo Central on PCH. It takes the spot were Vanshow Suhsi & Bar once was. Kimukatsu's speciality is their multi layered pork cutlet. Instead of a single thick piece of pork, they use multiple thin layers of pork together stacked on top of one another, breaded and fried. Their menu features five special millefeuille katsu. They also have a katsu curry, a chicken katsu and a seafood katsu. All of the sets include salad, Tonjiru (pork miso soup), oshinko (pickles) and unlimited rice and cabbage. The price range for sets is $18.75 to $21.50. For today's grand opening, they also included free chawan mushi (steamed egg) with each gozen order. I got the Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu set. I was an instant fan of the crispy, juicy and tender pork. The cheese added a smooth, savory richness that matched perfectly with the crisp of the katsu. I also liked the Tonjiru. They were quite generous with the pork slices and vegetables. This soup was comforting and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed the set meal. I could really taste the quality in their katsu and was impressed with how delicious everything was. Loved how every bite here had the perfect balance of texture and flavor. I will be back! One thing to note is Kimukatsu is credit card only. read more

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Delicious! Flaky juicy chicken and melting cheese tonkatsu was beautiful. The severs are on top of things for the most part. The menu is straight forward with different tonkatsu options. It has a warm interior with an inviting design. read more

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Avoid Came on Wednesday night around 6:40pm and the place was only half occupied and we placed our food order at 6:50pm and never received our food until 7:40pm. 50 min wait? Are you kidding me? Place was not packed and our kids were losing their minds as were we. This is unacceptable. We've been here before and had no issues but we won't be coming back. read more

We enjoyed our lunch. I loved the food display out front of the restaurant. Reminded me of Japan. We loved our katsu. My husband loved his nanban sauce and I loved the shiso ume on top of daikon oroshi. Of course, it was over the katsu. I added chawanmush (savory egg custard). The atmosphere was perfect and the servers were efficient, friendly, and helpful. We will be returning. Another one added to my list. read more

Kimukatsu - Shiso ume katsu with tonjiru soup and chawanmushi (added). - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

We ordered the millikatsu and was delicious. The overall size of katsu is a little smaller, compared to some of the other milli katsu I've had, but it's still filling. Dressing for the cabbage is good. We got the egg custard (chawanmushi) and that was not as shod as I'd wanted it to be. Service was a bit slow and sometime it was hard to flag staff down. It would be nice if they just had the staff call buttons or something. Overall, I'd defiantly go back again for more and try some of their other dishes. read more

Kimukatsu - Milli katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

きた！ Located inside the new Tokyo Central along the PCH is Kimukatsu, which hails from Ebisu district in Shibuya ward of Tokyo and specializes in mille-feuille katsu. The katsu is made up of 25 thin layers of pork, which is why this is referred to as a Mille-feuille (French for "thousand sheets"). If you'd rather not have pork, there are also chicken and seafood options, as well. The dishes come in sets, which means they include a cup of sauce for your katsu tonjiru: a hearty pork miso soup that gives a complementary taste profile to the rest of the meal chawanmushi: a savory egg custard sliced cabbage a bowl of rice! I ordered the Ume Oroshi set, which comes with grated daikon and a thick plum sauce on top. The plum sauce was very savory and a wonderful touch. It reminded me of getting sour plum onigiri, and really brought out the salty sweet contrast with the pork cutlet. The cutlet itself was divided up into around 10 smaller cuts, and had a great texture, and remained moist for me. The chawanmushi custard had a great thickness, somewhere between silky and medium, and had slices of fish cake at the bottom, which helped give the egg its savory taste. The pork miso felt super healthy, as it included chunks of daikon and, I believe, burdock in it. If you're sick, this would be something you'd want to drink to help you recover. It was very comforting. Speaking of comforting, the table we got was in the corner, and felt like a private booth. It was nice having a bit of privacy, although I'm sure any of the other tables would be fine too. I also noticed that many of the customers were Japanese, hearing them speak Japanese in the tables around, which made me feel good that this place seems to be pretty authentic. There was plenty of "うまい" said at the neighboring tables. A note if you're coming: while there is some seating available if there is a wait, it is a bit limited, having only 6 or so chairs. So use the Yelp Waitlist feature to join the waitlist and get notified when they're ready for you. Otherwise, you can also just peruse the Tokyo Central while you wait. Also, you can use the QR code on the table to quickly order via phone if you want to get started early, rather than waiting for a waitress. Overall, I'm super happy to have a Kimukatsu in Torrance. I greatly enjoyed the one in Sawtelle when I first came to LA, and am happy to exclaim that this one is even better than I remember! read more

Yummy! Staff is friendly and the ambiance is nice and spacious. They have a dedicated kids plate. No alcohol yet. All of the mille-feuille pork katsus were great. I got the cheese one - it tasted good but i expected a more ooey gooey white cheese, not cheddar... cheddar wasnt melted all the way (or re hardened?). I think ill get the regular one next time. Free refills on rice and cabbage, miso soup is good, chawanmushi was delightful, curry is as good with a kick (not super mild, my 5yo and 7yo found that it creeps up on you, i thought it was good). Picky spouses said it was good and we should come again. Woohoo! read more

Kimukatsu - Inside area - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

We noticed that the previous sushi bar had been replaced and had to give this one a go. Really enjoyed the ambiance of the inside of the restaurant as it really has an authentic Japanese feel. The customer service is on-point and the menu was simple. I have to point out that I loved the way you can order your food so easily off the QR code. It goes right to the kitchen and arrives within about 10 minutes. We had their katsu and it was delicious. I also noticed people had complained about price points, however we were satisfied with the overall menu pricing (the previous restaurant that was here had the higher price point). This place has easily become a favorite spot to drop by, thank you all for a great experience! read more

Kimukatsu - Katsu Curry & 2x side of Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was amazing! We love the steamed egg, soup and salad and of course the katsu! We tried the pork, pork with cheese and chicken katsu. They were all equally delicious! Highly recommend and will be back to satisfy our japan food craving. read more

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I visited KimuKatsu on a Friday night around 7pm. It was very busy, and the waiting list said it would be about 30 minutes to be seated. Since there were many people waiting, we decided to order to-go and eat at the food court instead. We waited about 30 minutes for the food to be ready, but unfortunately the katsu and rice were not warm enough -- they were closer to room temperature. I ordered the plum oroshi (daikon radish), but most of it stuck to the to-go lid, and there wasn't enough katsu sauce. The food has potential, but I hope they can improve the temperature control and to-go packaging experience. read more

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The food here is amazing. The meat is so tender and juicy and the price is so affordable for high quality foods. Atmosphere is great with super friendly staffs. I had a great experience with my family for lunch. Highly recommended. read more

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I loveee the ebisu location in Tokyo so I was excited to see they were opening in Torrance! Service Food A lot of people complain about the wait but honestly it took as long in Tokyo! Our food took 25 mins ish to come out. read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Decided to try Kimukatsu after seeing that they opened. I was curious about MilleFeuille Katsu, so we were able to get added to the wait list through Yelp during our drive to the restaurant. When we arrived, we were already number 1 on the waitlist. We had a short wait and was seated promptly and our server, Kristie was helpful and very friendly. Unfortunately they don't serve any alcohol, so we ordered a pitcher of cold water. We each ordered the Special Pork MilleFeuille Katsu set. The salad was delicious and was a nice start to our lunch. The miso soup was very tasty, but could have been served hotter, it was luke warm which to me was surprising. The tonkatsu, pickles, cabbage salad and rice were all top notch. The lack of beer and the luke warm miso soup dropped a star off my review. The temperature of the miso soup is an easy fix, but the lack of beer or sake is something we take seriously when selecting restaurants to enjoy meals together. read more

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Tried Kimukatsu for the first time on a Friday night around 7p. No wait but 80-90% of the tables were seated. We tried the millefeuille katsu and katsu curry dinner sets. The millefeuille katsu was good (3-3.5) but a tad dry for the layered pork cut. The layered cut was very tender. The fry was good, could have been a bit more crisp, flavoring overall was good. The katsu curry (3-3.5) had a very dark curry with nice spice to it. The katsu was their millefeuille. Overall, was a very good meal, service was super attentive. Would go again. read more

Kimukatsu - Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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This food was delicious. Best pork katsu. I had never had pork before only chicken katsu. Miso pork soup was good too. Also got extra shrimp. Took my grandson for boys day dinner. read more

My first (and only) time here was soooooo disappointing! I expected much better. The tea was lukewarm and completely spent and stale. I could not even tell what kind of tea it was. We were never asked for refills either. We got our food long after others who arrived after us. It probably took 20+ minutes, and we were a party of 3. There were only about 10 other customers at the time. If there were appetizers on the menu we could at least have had something to munch on while we waited. Why does the katsu curry not include soup? The other sets include soup. Is adding soup too much to ask? The katsu curry was not enough food! Just 4 small pieces of katsu. The curry was below average. There is only the mille feuille type of katsu. Why? It's not a big deal. The usual cut of meat would be denser and more filling. The chawanmushi had no flavor. It should have some kind of dashi flavor but it was just egg and water. I did not get a separate spoon so I used the spoon I got for the curry. There are no tonkatsu sauce containers on the tables. The tartar sauce needs a lot of improvement. The sauces were served in small plastic cups. $3.25 for 1 fried shrimp!? The loud oldies music was distracting and not a good match. The free refills of rice and cabbage don't make up for any of the faults. I will not be going back. At this rate this place will not last another year. read more

Food and service was amazing! We ordered 2 different katsu sets- the garlic w thinly sliced pork, and the naban. Salad was fresh with a delicious dressing. The soup is not the typical miso, but a nice house made soup with veggies and meat inside. The rice and cabbage is unlimited. And the egg custard was a nice addition! The only slight downside is I wished the garlic katsu was a bit more crispy, but it was still delicious nonetheless. Will be coming back soon to try the rest! read more

This is my first visit here and I'm delighted with the clean simplistic ambience; tasty, tender and plentiful food; and professional yet tender service. As a good as in Japan. read more

Kimikatsu is a the newer restaurant that opened about 6 months ago in the Tokyo Central grocery store on PCH and Hawthorne Blvd. It's a spacious restaurant with many booths and counter seating. They specialize in Tonkatsu dishes, which is lightly fried pork, or chicken dishes. The lunch set included a salad, miso soup,, shredded cabbage, and rice. It was a delicious and reasonably priced. I definitely would recommend it and plan go back again. read more

I was so excited when I heard we were getting a tonkatsu restaurant inside Tokyo Central in Torrance. When it first opened, all orders came with a chawanmushi. And they had plenty of tonkatsu sauce in a nice pottery container so we could pour what we wanted. Now they eliminated that, and they give us a small chintzy plastic container of sauce. When my friend asked for more, the waiter didn't look too happy. And no mustard either, unless we ask. But the worst part of this was that the tonkatsu was lukewarm - every single time (I've given them chances by going 5 times). And I hate the way they cut the katsu into "cubes" like they're trying to make the small katsu look like there's more. And this last time, the rice got harder as I was eating (a sure sign that it was microwaved). So disappointing. read more

The katsu , I think it was very cook then when they cut the katsu into small pieces; they lost all the juice from katsu. They press the panko to much so they are cutting it fell apart. read more

Would stick with Kagura in Torrance for Tonkatsu in South Bay , even there location at Tokyo Central food court in Gardena is better then this place . Tonkatsu style is different at this place ( they use sliced pork ) versus whole pork filet pieces at Kagura . But Kagura cooks there Tonkatsu perfectly and there's a nice crunch when you bite into the moist pork .Tonkatsu here was over cooked and very dry . Didnot finish and left like 2/3 pieces . Even the free chawamushi was not that great . Overall cannot believe this place is from Japan since places from Japan overall have higher quality . read more

I stopped by recently and was curious to try the tonkatsu since I had heard about their layered style pork cutlet. It was a little different from the thicker cuts I'm used to, but I liked how tender it was and how easy it was to eat since it's cut into smaller pieces. I ordered one of the set meals and appreciated that it came with a few sides that made the meal feel complete. The miso soup was especially comforting and full of flavor, and the chawanmushi was a nice touch that I don't always see included. The space felt bright and welcoming, and the staff were friendly while we were there. Overall it was a nice, casual meal and a good spot if you're craving tonkatsu and want to try something a little different. I'd definitely come back and try another item next time :)! read more

Very good! Delicious katsu plates with reasonable prices and good, courteous service. Unlike some restaurants that try to offer too many different menu options, Kimukatsu chose to keep it simple with a focus on authenticity, which I appreciate. As part of the new Tokyo Central market on PCH, there is plenty of parking in a nice area, and you can do a little shopping if the market is open. Hopefully, they'll keep prices reasonable. If so, we'll definitely be back. read more

I agreed with other reviewers about the wait time. I can understand this is a new spot and expect to wait. However, what I couldn't understand is multiple tables arrived 10-15 mins after us sent in the order got their food before us. Our waitress walked by our table multiple times and didn't notice our empty table during the 50 mins while we were waiting for food. If my kid didn't notice that other tables came in after us already eating and almost finishing their food, we would still be waiting. After I told the waitress, she quickly gave us our food and the set my wife got was lukewarm as it was sitting in the kitchen for 20 mins already. So, her katsu was chewy and not crispy. The katsu on the other two sets was ok. The positive side was the generous portion of rice. We like katsu and it was the best food we had in Japan when we visited in December. But, we will probably not return here until a few months after they have sorted out the kinks. read more

Just finished having lunch at this new restaurant. Service was very good. Our waitress was cheerful and attentive. Food was good. First time having kimukatsu. It was good, but I still prefer the traditional tonkatsu. One thing I found out of place was the hard rock music they had playing the entire hour we were there. Maybe play elevator music or traditional Japanese music to fit the ambiance. But definitely will be back due to its convenience inside Tokyo Central market. read more

I was craving cheese tonkatsu so I drove many miles to get there for lunch. Bleeeh the food was actually the worst tonkatsu I've ever had!! I was expecting something like Wako Donkatsu in Korea town serves. Compare to that, Kimukatsu is 1 out of 10! If not I was starving, I would not even finish it! First they cut the tonkatsu in very small pieces which was unheard of. Then my first bite, I didn't taste any cheese! I had to inspect to see if there's any cheese in it! Also the taste of cheese was really terrible! I asked mayo and they don't have it!!! I also asked shichimi togarashi and this non Japanese employee said " what is that??" I was super mad they hire these clueless people to serve Japanese food ! It was $21.50 but I didn't leave any tip! Food 1/10, service 1/10 !! Never again ! Bleeeh read more

That was one of the worst katsu I've ever had. It lacked flavor, the frying technique was clearly off, and the temperature was not up to standard. Honestly, I would have rather grabbed katsu from a Japanese market self serve station. It was also one of the worst Japanese restaurant experiences I've had in Torrance in terms of food quality. If you're going to pick a katsu spot, stick to Kagura, especially for their milfieu katsu. The service was great and the ambiance/interior design was very nice, which honestly made the disappointing food even more unfortunate. read more

I have been waiting for Tokyo Central to replace the Sushi restaurant attached to the store. I just happened to be there yesterday and it was the grand opening of this japanese restaurant with various Tonkatsu styled menus. I ordered the Seafood Combo which was excellent with shrimp, and scallops and cod cooked with crispy Katsu coating. It came with rice, cabbage salad with a great dressing, a great tasting Miso soup and a perfectly done custard. The price was reasonable for value. I will be back. The restaurant was packed on opening night. They should do very well. read more

Was super excited to see that Torrance was getting a kimukatsu and it did not disappoint! Delicious! Really loved the tonjiru (soup) too! read more

Kimukatsu - Cheese katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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