First time visiting here! Staffs were very nice and food…read morewas great. Chicken katsu was great, but ahi poke was bit salty for me.

Came into Ladybug Cafe, Gardena for brunch. If you've ever wake up feeling that hunger feeling and…read moredon't want to cook on a Sunday morning, Ladybug has you covered. The service here is so good I started checking my pockets to make sure I didn't accidentally tip BEFORE the meal. These folks are friendly, fast, and have that "we actually like our jobs" energy that instantly puts you in a good mood, aside of my morning coffee. The food is solid and comforting. The kind of good that makes you nod at your plate like you're agreeing with it. You know what I am talking about. Every dish comes out looking like it knows it's about to be appreciated. Flavorful, satisfying, and zero drama, just how I like my meals and my relationships. Ambiance is casual, clean, and chill. It's the type of spot where you can roll in wearing gym shorts, eat like a champion, and still feel classy. No weird vibes, just a clean space that lets the food do the talking. Ladybug cafe is the kind of neighborhood spot you keep in rotation, reliable, tasty, and pleasantly unbothered. I'll definitely be back... probably sooner than my diet would prefer. Miguel C.

I absolutely love Tokyo Central, it literally has everything and more. Every time I go, I spend…read more$100+. I used to think Trader Joe's was dangerous... no, Tokyo Central is dangerous. You go in for what you know, and that already gets you caught up, but then you also want to try something new because there's always something new to try. Sometimes it's a gamble, sometimes it's amazing and you're like "OMG! I need this every time," and sometimes you're like "what was that?" And you really don't know what it was because the descriptions aren't in English. The staff is always super friendly. If you go for hot food during lunchtime, you will get caught up because you'll want to pile your plate high and forget they weigh it & you can easily end up with a $24 plate on top of all your groceries. They have great sweet treats that aren't super high in sugar, which is a plus. Their ramens are my favorite. I've probably tried every one. My favorite is the one with the black pieces in it (I think they're mushrooms). I still haven't tried the mushrooms, but the creamy broth mix is everything. Their sparkling sodas are always delicious. My favorite is the Hello Kitty strawberry one. I told all my friends about it, and me and my sister go regularly. My sister loves the banana milk! Definitely recommend!

They have a lot of premade food options. Some are decently priced and some are on the pricier side…read more If you go at 7pm or latter they do mark down the sushi and other premade food by 20% off. The thing that's good about going to Tokyo central for premade sushi is that they make all their sushi fresh daily and what's not sold is marked down and got rid of before next day compared to other markets where they sell their sushi that's like 2-4 days old. They went viral for awhile for having a hot food bar, which looked like a buffet but in reality you grab what you want but it's $15.99 a pound. The pound adds up really quick and you end with paying like $30. The food isn't that great in the hot food bar in my option so I'd skip it. The market itself is very pricey it's not a cheap market. So if your planning on buying grocery your gonna pay high prices. I'd go here for a quick sushi roll or some mochi they sell a bag from Japan for $3.99 with red bean that's pretty good. One of my favorite food item is the umami chicken karage with rice that's pre packaged and if you can snag it while it's still hot that great. Its usually on a separate table on in the refrigerated section, It's the one with some teriyaki sauce over it, not the regular one. As you exit you can grab utensils, napkins, wasabi. ginger, soy sauce. Parking is a hit and miss, it's a popular market if you go there at lunch time it's packed or weekends. Personally I drop by to get a quick bite, sushi roll or chicken karage . They do have a food court that has a Japanese bakery, takoyaki , a katsu place. Upstairs they have a sushi bar which is unique I havnt tried it but seems a bit pricey but looks like quality. Looking for something Japanese in food wise, this would be one of the places to go to look for it. I don't know why it seems like every Asian market I've been to is so cramped and hardly any space when trying to get around with a cart. It's the same here.t

I have been going to this Poke spot since I was in middle school and oh my gosh I would be so sad…read moreif it ever were to go. I have tried all of their poke flavors but my go to has to be the Ahi (tuna) & Salmon! The fish tastes fresh but also not fishy which I love!! They also aren't stingy on the furikake flakes! They have other options as well such as rice plates, spam, egg, chicken katsu etc! Also don't forget to grab a drink! Side dish options are not a problem because they have so many! I always get a side of picked daicon or seaweed salad Parking: 8/10 (next to a middle school and lot is shared amongst the stores in the plaza) Food: 10/10 Service 10/10 (workers are always so friendly and are QUICK

If you want authentic Hawaiian style poke with a taste of Filipino influence, please come to Poke…read moreEtc. Having been a Carson staple for years, all the friends and family I have recommended this place to always mention Poke Etc when coming from afar, which tells you how good this place is. I love getting the poke bowl (one poke option + rice with furikake seasoning), generally choosing spicy mayo tuna or ahi limu tuna. Their breakfast plates are great as well, but for quick service, come for the poke bowl/plate.

Food - delicious poke nachos! 10/10 Service - friendly,…read morehelpful 10/10 Ambiance - clean and spacious 9.5/10 Parking lot 10/10

I've been going to Ali'i for years, and it's become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving…read morefresh poke or food that reminds me of being back in Hawaii. The poke is outstanding. They always have a great variety of flavors, and I love that they're constantly introducing new ones. The kalua pork is some of the best you'll find this side of Honolulu, if you ask me, and the mac salad is just as good. One of the things that keeps me coming back, though, is the people. Bryson and his team always greet me like a friend, take the time to chat, and make everyone feel genuinely welcome. That kind of hospitality is hard to find. The Hawaiian music, relaxed atmosphere, and laid-back vibe make it easy to forget you're in Los Angeles and almost feel like you're sitting near the beach in Kailua. Can't recommend this place enough. Looking forward to being back next week... and probably the week after that, too.

The options here are fantastic, and I really like the ordering style. The order form makes it easy…read moreto see all the choices and offers great ways to customize your poke bowl. The service is fast, and the food is delicious and reasonably priced. It's a great spot to grab a quick lunch.

This might be one of our TOP POKE spots to go to, says the review of my son who's in Elementary…read moreSchool, yet is an aficionado of Sushi and Poke, that loves Japanese Raw Fish. The staff are friendly, and the portions are well balanced. The game changer I feel is they mix the Poke and ingredients in the bowl for a perfect balance and blend of the flavor. My son recommends the "Eel Sauce" as a tasty choice coupled with the shrimp, salmon, and tuna as well as the small orange fish eggs. They do have a frequent buyer punch card promotion too. Parking can be harder but also can be quite easy if you're willing to walk and park off the main street (and the benefit to that is the further out you go, you don't have to pay via parking meters and can enjoy the day without clock watching, and even the residential areas with free parking time limits, if you walk further you can park all-day (sans street cleaning hours on a specific date clearly stated on street signs).

Torrance Food Crawl #442…read more Ali'i Hawaiian Grill offers a minimalist approach with a simple menu that has a limited selection. For the Poke bowls, select your bowl size, pick two from the four or so fish choices, a base (rice or salad), and for most bowls a side or two. After several visits, my experience has been fine each time. Good quality fish and fresh sides. There are also some plate options where you can select Huli Chicken or Kalua Pork. I've tried both the chicken and pork (though not on the plate option), and both were excellent. This location used to be strictly take-out, but now there are two tables inside if you'd like to sit inside. I feel compelled to mention that when I recently visited this location, they had a health grade of B from LA County displayed in the window. Yelp shows that they had 14 health code violations on September 18. Usually, I don't show too much concern for these health scores, but when a restaurant's primary product is raw fish, a lower score gets my attention.

There aren't many places where you can just get poke, by itself, without a bowl. If you truly love…read morepoke, try it by itself sometime. I was a fan of their El Segundo location but I believe it is gone. This place had about 5 or 6 different fresh poke styles available during our visit. We tried the Hawaiian, the Creamy Garlic Crunch, and the Sweet and Spicy. We also ordered the Chips and Smoked Ahi Dip, and the Huli Chicken Bowl. I think I loved everything. The Creamy Garlic Crunch poke was especially amazing. It had a slight spicy kick to it and it was rich and delicious. The chips that came with the dip were obviously freshly-made wontons and I could have eaten a hundred of them. The dip was good but not as flavorful as I had hoped or had in the past. For the chicken bowl, the rice and cucumbers that came with the chicken were excellent. You get a ton of mac salad and it is excellent. The chicken was solid, too. Unless they are hiding in plain sight, the places that just sell fresh poke, without the bowl, are few and far between in Southern California. I love poke bowls, too, but sometimes the poke by itself (with the different sauces and seasoning) is just incredible. This spot serves delicious fresh poke and I will always be a fan.

i probably eat here every other week. my go to is the shoyu and Cali roll. tbh u can't go wrong…read morewith any of the flavors. service is good, they're just super busy during certain hours of the day. I'll usually call for pick up and skip the line to avoid the long wait. It definitely is well worth the wait nonetheless. Parking is donkey but I just park maybe idk a block away and walk to avoid any inconvenience! They also have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the day

Finally tried Jus' Poke!!! The line is pretty long but don't let that intimidate you - I feel like…read moreit went by pretty quickly within like 20 minutes. I got the reg poke bowl with the cucumbers + spicy edamame as the sides and then the hawaiian and sweet heat as the poke. Just an fyi.. they take their spice SERIOUSLYYY. the edamame looked so good but it was way too spicy for me. The sweet heat tasted sooo good at first, then a fire started in my mouth. I really wanted to try the spam musubi, but they ran out - hopefully I can get it next time! There is a small parking lot outside, but it wasn't too difficult for us to find street parking. Workers were really friendly and the store is a cute little shack, but there are seats outdoors or you can sit at the bar inside.

Good quality and great customer service. Very fast turn around and salmon was great. Owner is the…read morebest!!

Took a friend here for her first Poke experience. The fish was fresh, the toppings were good and…read morethe sauces were on par with most of the mainstream places. It was odd because everyone we watched order, had no idea what to do. But on the flip side, these guys are getting the new customers. Only a few tables but they were clean. The drink selection was great as well. I would be happy to go back