Wish I could have a better review for this place because the food is honestly good! It's just the service my table and I had was honestly pretty bad to be quite frank /: like I said the food was good! But our server was very dry, felt rushed when we ordered, really didn't say much to us, forgot to bring drinks to our table but served drinks to a table she sat after us, & never asked if we needed anything else so we had to keep stopping her before she raced off for certain things, so my party and I collectively agreed it felt a little weird! (It also wasn't crazy busy or else I could more so understand). I can only speak on the server we had, not sure how service would be with another but I can only speak on my experience when I went! In all, I would go back if invited, but it might not be the first place I think of when I want to eat out somewhere! read more

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Kotosh is a Peruvian and Japanese restaurant that executes both cuisines very well. The boys love their Chaufa de Pollo and Tallarin. Sometimes I throw in some random rolls or nigiris to fulfill my cravings. Oh, and the katsu is out of this world. Their Chaufa de Pollo is everything you'd ever want. I love the soy sauce tossed in there and the chicken also has soaked up all those flavors as well. For a little heat, we sometimes add in hot/chili sauce. The Tallarin has very light flavors of soy sauce but it's delicious. The portions of each dish are quite large as well--which is awesome when trying to feed a family of boys. The sushi is good too! I don't usually go for the fancy rolls, just the spicy tuna or spicy scallop, and my go-to nigiri is usually ikura. In case some people in the family want Peruvian and others want Japanese, Kotosh makes it easy to grab dinner from one spot and fulfill everyone's cravings. A friend recommended the katsu and said it was the best they've ever had. I remember thinking, how good can it really be? I can confirm that the katsu is quite amazing. The breading has the right crunch and seasonings, and the chicken is tender--no additional sauce is needed. I've only ordered through DoorDash, but I hope to visit Kotosh one day. read more

Been coming here for years! Great food and service! Clean and simple decor. Good option for gatherings. Peruvian food and sushi?! It's a win! read more

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gahlyyyyy this peruvian food was so darn good. currently still dreaming about the cebiche and the green sauce that goes with just about anything. shared 3 plates of food amongst 4 people and it was more than enough. the servings were generous, service was really accommodating, and the food itself was sooooo delicious. read more

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Service and food was excellent. Loved the shrimp chowder, delicious! Andy was so friendly and helpful, he's with way more than 5 stars. Thank you Andy! Nancy Zinniger read more

Went for date night with the hubby and while we were both happy with the food and service. The ambiance wasn't a very intimate vibe. Overall 5 stars though because the food was good and fresh tasting. Prices weren't bad either. We didn't have reservations and went on a Saturday at 6:30p.m. And were seated right away but I can tell it fills up fast but the service was pretty quick. I'd definitely return to try other items on the menu. I had the kaboom roll and lomo saltado, thumbs up for both! read more

Kotosh - Lomo Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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By far our favorite restaurant in Lomita. This is our third time here and we have never been disappointed! Their food is amazing and the service is excellent. I recommend their arroz con marisco (Peruvian paella) and their ceviche -- but all the rolls we tried were so good too. And their flan is a must! read more

STEPH JUDGEMENT: OK sushi, excellent flan. I was in the mood for a sushi lunch while in the area and this place happened to be the most conveniently located with high ratings. The ambiance was very casual but also clean and pleasant. I got their sushi set combo, and while the fish was fine, the rice was a little too cold and hard for my taste. Still, it's a decent value for the amount of sushi you get, I think. On a whim I got a piece of their flan to go, and that was the best part of my meal! Maybe their Peruvian food is better than their Japanese food. read more

Kotosh - Sushi combo with tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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I have more time to write than a couple days ago. This place was awesome!! The miso soup was perfect, I loved the hand roll trio, and the lomo saltado was really tasty. Our group of kids and adults were high maintenance, and the waitress was super patient. We did have to ask for utensils, napkins, and soy sauce dishes. The food came out pretty quickly after ordering too, which is impressive for a weekend afternoon. Clean restaurant but surrounding area looks a bit rough, located in a small strip mall. Acoustics in the back room are very noisy, which didn't bother our also-loud group, but keep this in mind if you're seeking quiet or solitude. read more

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The food was a crazy mix between Peruvian and sushi. Probably should've kept those two things apart as they were both mediocre. The Peruvian side was not very flavorful. If you're looking for sushi, just find a sushi bar because the sushi had no spice and was not 100% authentic like it would be at a Japanese restaurant. A ton of rice serving on every plate... read more

Kotosh - Place is empty at 7pm. Says it all - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

I dined here with my sisters and their friend. Peruvian and sushi? Who knew. Anyway, we thoroughly enjoyed the sushi and one Peruvian dish. Everything was fresh and expertly prepared. The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. I would like to go back and try more Peruvian dishes. The arroz con leche was excellent. read more

Having lived in Peru for many years, I was pleased with the flavor, above other Peruvian restaurants in the area, great service and selection read more

I learned that there's a decent sized Japanese population in Peru, which is why Kotosh came to be! The service was great and waitress was very friendly. Though it did take us quite a while to get the check after our meal was done. The interior has been expanded to an adjacent building for more dining room, but you can tell the other side isn't decorated the same as the main dining area. Its quite bland and industrial gray. I was hoping to be blown away by the food but maybe it was just the day. Lomo Saltado beef was a little dry and fries weren't as flavorful. Maybe that is the style but it wasnt as good as other one's I've had. Cebocje Mixto was good, love the peruvian corn. Chicharron Mixto Al Ajo garlic sauce was good but the batter was quite soggy Don't let this review discourage you from trying though as I believe that I may have just come on a bad day. read more

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This spot has always been consistent. It's been at least 8 yrs since Ive stepped foot in this establishment and the food was still good.. same flavor, same quality. read more

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Great food and friendly service . We ate the fish soup and chicken fried rice ( their names are diff) and both the items were amazing . Took the Peruvian cookie for dessert and it was perfectly sweet . Good Quantity for the price . Almost all dishes good for 2 ppl .. read more

Stopped by this place last month for my birthday while in Long Beach since a friend of mine recommended me this place. Who doesn't love a fusion between Japanese and Peruvian? This guy! We arrived right at dinner time and the place was initially pretty empty but started to fill up as soon as we got done ordering. Here's what we ordered: **Chicharron De Calamares: This dish was very bland and so was the dipping sauce that came with it. (0/5) **Lomo Saltado: Very delicious. Very solid lomo dish. I got it with the sirloin and it was fantastic! I wish their green sauce had more of a spicy kick but it wasn't too bad overall. (4/5) **Slur Roll: MY GF loves salmon and the combination of flavors were declicious. (4/5) **Fabulous Roll: There's nothing I love more than albacore and yellowtail. Everything about this roll was delicious even though I'm not the biggest fan of seared fish. (5/5) **Cuzqueña: My first time having a Peruvian beer. It was light and crisp, would 100% recommend with the dishes here. (5/5) Overall, the food was great. Our server was great and checked up on us very often. The sushi chefs did a really good job as well. 100% recommended if you're in the area! Oh, parking is a bit tight and it's tucked away so it's good to have gps while you find the place. read more

Kotosh - Lomo Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

The fish was extremely fresh and had sashimi dishes with different flavors. The owner made quite a bit of effort to accommodate us. You don't see that at most restaurants read more

10 years ago I had the flan here and I loved it lol. Came back finally because I happened to be in the area and was hungry I told my husband let's goooo! We've been together for about 6 years and he has heard me talk about this place every time we get flan. Anytime we go get flan I always say "it's just not as good" and it's ALMOST as I remember! Still delicious! I just can't decide if they or another place has the better one, guess I'll just have to come back and try it again to see Overall though food is great! You can't go wrong with the fried rice dishes and the lomo saltado but their sashimi looks great (husband won't eat it so didn't get it this time around). And the flan is delicious!! They have been here for I believe 20 years and when you taste the food you understand why. Our server liliana (sorry if I misspelled it!!) was so nice as well!! read more

Did not have a great first impression of this place. When we first got it, we were told to sit wherever. Then they pointed us to a specific table that was in the middle of the walkway. I asked if we could choose a different spot and they said no because they wanted to save them for bigger groups... We said fine but never saw anyone else come in. Very annoying. The Ceviche de Pescado was fine but too acidic for me. Was not a fan. The slur and Macchu Piccu rolls were also ok. Did not feel fresh and way too much sauce. Personally wouldn't recommend. The decor was nothing special. Kind of looked like a sports bar. read more

Kotosh - 25. Machu Picchu Roll and 26. Peruvian Slur Roll. Just ok. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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Definitely 5 star food. I think Peruvian sashimi might be better than Japanese sushi restaurants.

We love this place! Perfect mix of Peruvian favorites and sushi. The place is always clean and staff are friendly.

4 PM dinner in May. They've expanded! More tables in the back! Service was excellent. Servers were friendly & accommodating to our needs/allergies. Food came out in a timely manner. Fresh. Will go back more often... read more

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I was looking for a quick lunch bite and decided to visit this highly rated Peruvian Japanese restaurant with a small sushi bar. [Parking]: Parking was super easy and the plaza has a free private parking lot. [Service & ambience]: I walked into the restaurant and decided to order a take-out. The staff said my order will be ready in 10 minutes and my order was actually ready in 7 minutes. No outdoor seating area, but benches are available. *** Lomo Saltado (sauteed strips of top sirloin, stir fried served with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, french fries and rice - $20): I could taste au jus on the bottom layer and it was good that only rice portion had au jus. Beef was cooked on the point and french fries was good too, but the star of this dish was certainly the killer green sauce - right spiciness and rich flavor. *** It was probably one of the best lomo saltado I have had and I like Kotosh much better than El Pollo Inka. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night at an off hour so there weren't many people there. Based on some yelp recommendations, I got the calamari and fried fish which definitely helped satisfy my Peruvian food craving. I was disappointed with the calamari. The calamari was overcooked and therefore really rubbery and chewy. The sauce was also pretty bland but had a nice touch of lemon which made it tolerable. The fish on the other hand was really tasty. It was freshly fried, and in a delicious sweet sauce. It was perfectly paired with the white rice and the aji verde (green sauce) was definitely a nice curveball that I found myself craving about every 3rd piece. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential and either they don't do calamari well or just had a bad day. With how good the fish was, I'd be willing to try this restaurant again but sticking with a 3/5 for now! read more

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Food is amazing here as well as the service. Came in and was immediately greeted. I ordered to go since I wanted to try it out. They also had a banging Playlist which I saw a sushi chef singing. Came here because of the guy at the card shop I go to. Will definitely come again when I'm hungrier read more

Kotosh - Macchu pichu roll with sauce on the side - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

Kotosh is a go-to Japanese Peruvian restaurant in the South Bay. It's a cute little hole in the wall place that's been a go-to every since it's opened. Whether you're meeting up with a couple friends or feeling like going out to eat, this is the place to go to. It's very small though so be prepared to wait on a busy night. I personally love getting the sushi here. They have their special secret green sauce that I love putting on every dish I get here. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Parking is free and in front of the restaurant. I would recommend this place to other people. read more

Kotosh - Spicy Tuna Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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Seafood Fried rice extremely grease i notify the cashier the server and the manager and the only respond we will notify the cook for next time . the quality of the food is not the same not sure if is the same chef because the ceviche is not good anymore either . read more

The Arroz Chaufa was very grease . We inform our server and the manager and they only said we will notify the chef for next time.

By far the best Perubian restaurant in southern California, I drive almost 2 hours to eat at Kotosh.love it.

My friend raves about this place and I can see why. We shared a whole bunch of dishes: Cebiche de pescado: so tasty and fresh Chupe de Camarones: Amazing. So rich and delicious. Loved it. Easily my favorite dish. Crispy spicy tuna sushi: very tasty Tonkatsu: seemed like a pretty traditional Japanese Tonkatsu but nothing special. Good potato salad. Chicharron Mixto al Ajo: the waitress said this was good and it was pretty good. Only thing is I was expecting since the dish has 'garlic' in the name that it would be super garlicky and the sauce was not that flavorful. But I just put Aji sauce on it and that made it better. Oh yeah, they have a squeeze bottle of Aji on the table and it's so tasty I could just eat it on plain rice (which I did). Though apparently it's mostly mayonnaise so maybe don't eat as much as I did. Service was good. Overall a good place depending on what you order. read more

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What more could you ask for from a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese! The food is absolutely amazing, a favorite was the Saltado the steak bits were perfectly cooked and tender! The chicharron Pescado was perfect to pair with the serving of white rice and the sushi was just fresh and amazing! The interior is nice and spacious with some TV's to watch any news or sporting events going on! The parking is in a small plaza so there it is easy to find parking. And the staff are all super friendly and helpful! Can't wait to come by and try out more of their selections! IG: Lovingyourtaste read more

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The tiraditos, ceviches, sushi, and Peruvian plates are fantastic! Every dish is expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. The service is always friendly and welcoming, making for an excellent dining experience. Highly recommend Kotosh! read more

A friend of mine introduced us to Kotosh. We're so glad he did! I highly recommend this restaurant! Especially if you like Japanese AND Peruvian cuisine. The fact that they serve both cuisines made me a bit skeptical. But they made me a believer that both can be achieved under the same roof. The restaurant and ambiance itself isn't anything special. Pretty average style restaurant. But, the food and service makes you easily overlook the aesthetics of the restaurant. The sushi is just as good as any other of my favorite sushi restaurants. The Peruvian is actually way better than what I thought good Peruvian food was. I've returned here three times now and there hasn't been anything that's disappointed me here. My favorite dish? The tallarin verde with chicken katsu. The best!!!! Don't hesitate to dine in or do take out here! The food is amazing! read more

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I placed an online order and visited the restaurant to pick it up. I was concerned when I saw that there was a B health score rating. I had the Tritado de Yellowtail and it did not taste fresh at all. It was $19 too! The lomo saltado was the worst I've had. The fries were soggy and inedible and there was barely any meat. Will not be coming back! read more

Kotosh - Lomo Saltado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

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This restaurant is a cute little Japanese-Peruvian place in the South Bay! It is one of my favorite places to go for their variety of foods. The restaurant has a good amount of tables and the parking lot is a decent size. You usually don't need to make a reservation but I usually do just in case. The servers were also very kind and helpful. We ordered the Tiradito de yellowtail (similar to a yellowtail carpaccio), lomo saltado, and the deluxe sushi combo. It was my first time getting the tiradito de yellowtail and it was so good! It came with about 7 pieces of sashimi and was topped with garlic and had a yuzu ponzu sauce with chili oil. I loved how none of the flavors overpowered another and I could still taste the yellowtail. The lomo saltado is one of my go-to's and it's great with the green sauce on the side. The serving size is a good portion in my opinion with the rice and meat/onion/tomato mix. The sushi combo had a nice variety of nigiri sushis (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, and imitation crab), you also get a choice of a 6-piece cut roll and we got the tuna roll. I would always recommend friends to Kotosh and love going back. read more

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I'll start with saying that I am Peruvian so i know what this cuisine should taste like. Been coming to this place since they opened. Everything is so good. Closest to that homemade taste out of all the local wannabes. Service is always great. Staff is always kind. I love that they've expanded so the wait times aren't as long on busy nights. We always get tiradito de yellowtail, cebiche de pescado, lomo saltado, slur, chaufa de pollo, flan for dessert, and papa rellena (weekends only). Incredibly delicious. read more

Jullian, went above and beyond it was my sisters birthday (: we were a party of 8 and Julian was very attentive and her service was impeccable it was accurate quality service and she recommended really amazing choices. I ordered the cicharone de pescasdo and it was sooooo delicious! I would highly recommend if you're really picky with your piercing food! This is the place for you. I can't believe that I've been living in the Southbay and i feel like I been missing out on this gem of a spot, however I'm glad I know now . read more

My family and I were looking for a restaurant we hadn't been to before and stumbled on Kotosh. Located in a small plaza in Torrance, Kotosh is a hidden gem! I'm sad I didn't discover it sooner. My family split the crispy spicy tuna, which did not disappoint, and I got the tallarin a la huancaina con lomo as my main dish. I had only ever tried lomo saltado, so I was excited to dive deeper into Peruvian cuisine. My dish was sooooo good! The noodles were unique but creamy and wonderful, and the beef was tender and flavorful. My entire family enjoyed the food, so we will definitely be coming back! read more

Kotosh - Tallarin a La Huancaina Con Lomo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Lomita, California

A surprise gem in an unsuspecting place. Food is delicious! We had a couple of dishes and enjoyed them. Wished we had come with friends so that we could try more on the menu. We will do that next time. Service was attentive. Not the greatest ambiance, but worth it for the food! read more

I love Kotosh but I need to write this review. They don't have enough staff to serve people. We were seated outside and felt they totally forgot about us. It was windy and I asked one of the girl to send the waiter and she said they were a bit busy and asked to be patience. After we finally ordered our meal it took long time to bring our meals and this is the second time that happened to us. Maybe because we were only 2 people. I saw that a table of 6 people who came 20 minutes after us hit their food first. This was unacceptable. read more