This was my second visit, and it was just as good as the first. The noodles were fresh and…read moreflavorful, and the dim sum was delicious as always. The staff remembered us and provided friendly, attentive service throughout the meal. It's hard to find a place that stays this consistent, and that's exactly why I came back. By the way, I also loved the star jasmine by the entrance--the fragrance was amazing and made the whole place feel even more inviting. Looking forward to my next visit!

Chinese food is always a sure bet whenever we can't decide what to have for lunch. So today we…read morestopped by Tasty Noodle since we were just a couple blocks away. Located on the corner of PCH and Penn Ave, the restaurant features its own 16-car parking lot. Inside, the décor is quite casual, and it is spacious enough to accommodate 50 guests. Upon arrival, the friendly staff promptly guided us to our table and brought menus and water right away. While perusing their menu, we found out they have stinky tofu. Yes, stinky tofu! The dish, with its pungent aroma and unique flavor, caused the ultimate sensory conflict between the taste and smell when we tried it for the first time. So, in a benign masochistic way, we went ahead and ordered their Crispy Spicy Stinky Tofu with Pork. When the dish arrived, we apologized profusely to our next table patrons for the smell, and even offered to let them try it, which they unhesitatingly and politely refused. This restaurant's version was slightly different. The fried tofu cubes had a tougher texture, less airy, and were lightly flavored. The sauce was nicely spicy, but the ground pork was present only in spirit because we couldn't find it. Overall, it was not too bad, but it could be better. Besides the tofu dish, we also ordered their Seafood in Crab Meat Sauce Noodle. This was an interesting dish. The soup came separately from the noodles and starchy sauce, which had shrimp and fish fillet toppings. This setup allows you to dilute the soup's thickness to your liking. The noodles were nicely al dente, the sauce was well seasoned, and the shrimp and fish filets had a great texture. Crab meat sauce was blended in the broth and kind of MIA. Lastly, we ordered Black Pepper Seafood Rice Cake. The sauce was pleasantly savory, a tad sweet, and slightly spicy from black peppers. The sliced rice cakes had a perfect texture: neither too soft nor too hard. The pieces of squid and fish filet toppings had a very nice consistency. The prices were reasonable and the food was very good. Recommended.

The Pad See Eew with Shrimp is better than the chicken which was dry. and the Thai Red curry was…read moredelicious.

Follow my reviews if you want to go on a journey with me of Finding all the Mom and Pop Hidden Gems…read moreof Los Angeles for the Best Value and Taste per Dollar! PCH NOODLE: Really good and flavorful ! Got the chicken curry noodles. Rich sauce so much flavor! Back again, steeled myself to try and find the ever elusive- Good Pad Thai! I rate theirs very highly. First things first - it wasn't dry! Yay! Look at the video to see the glistening caramel colored rice noodles! Secondly, the noodles were NOT cooked to within an inch oF their life! Another point for PCH! The noodleS had just that right, pleasant CHEW, that texture that only properly prepared rice noodles can ever give! The sauce seemed like TWO much at first - both too salty and sweet but once the lime was squeezed, the peanuts and sprouts tossed about- everything settled in JUST right. Thrown for a loop by the sausage appetizer - omg crispy casing holding flavors not found anywhere else that I know of - even the Laotian restaurant I almost went to- served with peanuts, chilis and slices of garlic that didn't taste like overwhelming garlic, just fresh tasting to balance out the rich bites of authentic Thai sausage. SO WONDERFUL! Really quite a treat here in humble harbor city / Lomita. Thai tea good could be stronger? But thank you for a $5 Thai ice tea though! Another Nice, small hidden gem here in Lomita. (See my reviews bro). Their Kha soi is also among the best- mom/ grandma flavors- not watered down boring flavors, no! Actual FLAVOR! Their dessert of a "Milky Roti" (only $7) with milkyness and chocolate and coconut ice cream sounds like a small child/parent diabetes nightmare but omg it's one of the best desserts I have ever had in my life. I can't really explain it because it doesn't really make sense.

I absolutely love this little spot. I originally came for the popcorn chicken and now it's the…read morereason I keep coming back. If you've ever had popcorn chicken from a good boba shop, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The chicken is crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and somehow manages to disappear before I make it home. The fried basil is the real MVP though! crispy, fragrant, and incredibly addictive! Highly recommend checking out this local gem!!!

Came here for some Taiwanese snack food. I was not disappointed. The best were the popcorn chicken…read moreand salt and pepper pork chops. The popcorn chicken was perfectly crispy and salty. We asked for not spicy and there was only a hint of white pepper. The only negative was the presentation. It is served in a large paper cone. That's fine if you're eating and walking with it. But at a table, the cone was so tall that you have to stand up to see the chicken inside. And you have to rotate the cone if you're sharing since one side of the cone is taller than the other. The stinky tofu was serviceable but it could have been stinkier. The beef noodle soup was okay. The beef was very tender and the soup was good. But it's not as flavorful as the ones at Sue's Kitchen up the street. The only miss for me was the Dan Dan noodles. I was warned it was spicy but it was a bit spicier than I anticipated. That's ok but the sauce had a weird sour taste to it that was kind of off putting. The service is very attentive. I wish they served boba drinks. Overall we will definitely be back. I can't wait until they open their new branch up in Palos Verdes later this year.

I was craving some hot and sour soup and decided to go alone. It's one of my favorite things to do…read moreis just go for a bite and bring a book. I ordered that, bok choy and mushrooms, and a bowl of rice. My waiter looked at me and asked if I knew if I knew the soup was in a big bowl. I told him that I would be taking some home and I wouldn't be stuffing my face quite so much. It was indeed a big bowl. I like mine a little runnier but who am I to complain. It was a cold night so it was nice to drink in something warming to my soul. The bok choy and mushrooms were also great and the side of rice was sizable. I'll be back. It was a nice change of pace from eating my own cooking. Enjoy!

Service = 5 stars Food = 3 stars…read moreWe've been to Ruiji in the past & it was excellent, but not this time. The standout was the clay pot chicken, this was AMAZING & DELICIOUS!!! Everything else however, sucked. The soup tasted like they literally forgot to add ingredients, my hubby called it "water soup". we asked the waitress for salt & pepper, which helped. the garlic stems & braised tofu were just really meh. I'm not sure what happened to this place. maybe just stick with the Sichuan dishes?? The service though was excellent.

When my husband and I are craving a quick, comforting meal, this is one of our go-to spots. We've…read morebeen coming here for a while, and the staff has gotten to know us and is even familiar with our usual order, which always makes us feel welcome. This is a small Japanese restaurant, but that's part of its charm. The intimate setting makes it feel cozy, warm, and inviting. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy a delicious meal, and feel right at home. Everything we've tried has been consistently fresh and flavorful, and every visit leaves us happy and satisfied. One of my faves is the location! Our chiropractor, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and more are in the shopping center. Super love!

It's a self-served location. The customers are usually disorganized. They need to hang a sign up…read morethat people need to clean up after themselves. The soba noodles is mediocre compared to their Inaba locations and Ichimiann location south of this location. The noodles came out warm. Wasabi is also not provided. The pros is no tips, but you only save a few bucks.

Yuzu chashu udon: noodles were perfectly cooked, broth was clean yuzu forward, chashu was amazing!…read more 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!

This is my go to spot in the summer right after a visit to the Torrance farmers market. The shop is…read morea 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.

We stopped by for brunch with the family and had such a great experience. The cafe itself is…read moreadorable--cute, cozy, and full of charm. The staff was incredibly sweet and welcoming, which always makes a meal that much better. To start, we shared the coconut shrimp and the crack fries, and wow... the crack fries absolutely lived up to their name. They were dangerously addictive. Crispy, flavorful, and impossible to stop eating. We kept reaching for "just one more" until the basket was empty. The coconut shrimp was also fantastic and a perfect starter to share. For entrees, my parents split the vegan Korean glass noodles and absolutely loved them. They were packed with flavor and surprisingly hearty. I ordered the Korean breakfast, which was my favorite dish of the meal. I'm a huge bulgogi fan, and everything on the plate was savory, flavorful, and satisfying. My sister-in-law got the kimchi fried rice, which was also delicious, and my brother ordered the Filipino breakfast burrito. It was good, but compared to everything else we tried, it wasn't the standout dish for our group. My only real complaint was that it was pretty warm inside the restaurant. The AC didn't seem to be running, and there was only one small window open, so it got a little uncomfortable during brunch. That said, the food, service, and overall atmosphere more than made up for it. We all left happy, and the ultimate seal of approval came from my mom, who said she'd happily come back. Considering she usually hates eating out, that's probably the highest compliment a restaurant can get.

This recent visit was disappointing. First, parking is not great. A few years ago they used to have…read morethe small lot on 25514 Narbonne for staff and customers but, now it is for staff only. So it's only street parking. If you need the blue placard parking, there is only 1 space behind their small building. They have Korean and Filipino inspired dishes. Ie. banana turon or ube pancakes, Filipino inspired burrito with longanisa. I chose the bulgogi plate and asked for no white rice and was offered fruit or salad in lieu of. Tasty bulgogi w/a small egg on top yet the portions are very modest. In the middle of my meal, I ordered one more item- the krak fries which were very garlicky. They go for the presentation with the floral and greens to jazz up the look. Hubby's dish was straight ahead- Bulgogi cheesesteak and fries. Also modest in portions. Iced decaf Americano in a plastic cup and OJ in a plastic cup. Kinda odd considering their price points. Some beverages are in mugs. This was more like a 2.75 stars rounded up to 3.

Unsure of why so many bad reviews. This place is par for delicious ramen in the South Bay. Service…read moreis prompt and kind, the noodles are wavy and chewy, and the broth is thick and delicious. Wife got the tonkotsu. Asked for adding spice to level 3. Very rich broth, and plentiful toppings. The chashu was VERY thick. Standard ramen noodles in this one. I opted for the shisen black. Noodles are little different in this one, but still fantastic. It's similar to a higher quality version of Korean ramyun as far as its thickness, and was quite chewy like an egg noodle. Again, thicccc piece of chashu to accompany the bowl. I'm definitely coming back.

(more like a 3.5-3.7)…read more This was our first time here. I was super excited to find a place that serves chicken broth! The original shisen ramen was pretty good, I did like how it had vegetables in it. I did wish it had meat though (only had tiny pieces of pork). The broth was very light and the noodles were good. If don't prefer a creamy broth you will probably like this. The black shisen ramen was ok, I wish the garlic taste was stronger. The red shisen ramen (level 1) was pretty good but it was spicy (I do not tolerate spice that well) do beware of that! The chasu was also pretty good, it was a little sweet. The miso tonkotsu tsukemen was ok. The noodles were a bit undercooked (in my opinion), and the broth was very rich. The rich miso ramen was (as it is called) very rich. Definitely would need to drink a lot of water if I ate the whole thing. But the broth has a good flavor. It has the same noodles as the tsukemen (so again a little undercooked imo). Our server was super nice, and it is a clean small establishment. Overall not bad, would be down to try again if I am in the area