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    Ojiya

    4.1 (445 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Udon carbonara
    Isaac A.

    Came here with a few friends on a Thursday night. Plenty of parking. Got in at 6pm, right before the dinner rush. Inside is kind of small but has a bar and a couple of booths as well as tables in the middle. I ordered the udon carbonara, which was one of the recommended dishes. It was delicious. Portions are on the smaller side but each bite was savored. We shared a tofu dish and a spider roll, both of which were also pretty good. Overall, would definitely come back

    Combination box - saba, tempura & spicy tuna
    Erin T.

    I came here for dinner with my fiancé & friends and was so impressed!! Their menu has plenty of options. Everything sounded amazing. I ended up getting the 3 item combination box, which comes with miso soup, rice, pickles & salad. I really liked their salad dressing. For the items, I chose the tempura, grilled mackerel and the spicy tuna. It was delicious!! The tempura batter was perfect and crispy. I enjoyed their tempura sauce. Portions were generous. The tempura included veggies (peppers, shiitake mushroom and Japanese pumpkin) & a shrimp. The grilled mackerel came in a sauce that was tasty. The spicy tuna was also good. Service was also great as well. Can't wait to come back!!

    Kaki fry - crisp on the outside, tender inside,
    Rob M.

    We went to Ojiya around 8pm on a Wednesday. It's especially nice given how many spots in Torrance close early - Ojiya stays open until 10pm with last call around 9:30, which makes it an easy option for a later dinner and drinks. We started with the kaki fry (fried oysters), which was excellent - crisp, hot, and tempting enough that I was about to order another one when the karaage (Japanese fried chicken) came out, followed by the salmon & ikura don - salmon topped with salmon roe - served with miso soup. We also had a couple beers, and everything was hitting the spot. The salmon & ikura don really stood out. If you like salmon, this is a must-order - clean, rich, and very satisfying, with the ikura adding that salty pop that pulls everything together. The karaage was also well done: hot, juicy, tender, and balanced in flavor without being heavy. The space leans traditional Japanese - the front area was fairly loud and crowded, but they do have a back room with additional seating that felt a bit calmer. Service was straightforward and efficient. Overall, this is a solid spot for Japanese food and beers, especially later in the evening when options are more limited. The food alone would bring me back.

    Specials Menu
    JJ W.

    Ojiya is a Japanese Izakaya Dining restaurant tucked in the heart of Torrance. My party and I went on a Saturday night and although the restaurant itself was busy, the 6 of us were able to be seated within 5 minutes. The restaurant is small, but very welcoming and feels comfortable; definitely fits the Japanese tavern theme. The employees were all nice and greeted us as we entered and thanked us as we left. Our waitress was super polite, professional, energetic, and efficient. My party and I were all asked what we would like to drink within about 5 mins of sitting down. I ordered the California Roll and Baked Lobster Roll. Our orders took about 10 minutes to be made and my bake lobster roll took a little longer, but I didn't mind. The California Roll was what you would expect when ordering a Cali roll. The rice was cooked perfectly and everything tasted fresh. The soy sauce they offer is good too and pairs nicely with the sushi. The wasabi didn't taste fresh or not at least homemade, but it still did its job. The ginger was refreshing and wasn't too potent. The Baked Lobster Roll was an eye catcher and definitely worth the wait. Be careful as the roll itself is hot to the touch. After letting it cool down a bit, I couldn't stop eating it. The lobster was tender and fresh. The rice was cooked perfectly and everything else wrapped the entire roll together very nicely. Not one ingredient overpowered one another and the roll had a nice creamy texture as you chew. This is definitely a dish that is addicting and will make you come back for more. Overall, I was satisfied and my party was as well with their dishes. Every plate joined the clean plate club. Only downside is the price, but I'd say it's worth it with the quality and service they provide. Definitely will be coming back. To my knowledge, no military or first responder discount offered.

    Omu-Rice with Oyster Cream Croquette
    Judy J.

    I almost don't want to write a review and keep this place a secret, because this place is sooo good! Everything I've tried so far is spectacular. VERY TRADITIONAL Japanese cuisine. AMBIANCE Small cozy Japanese restaurant with many local regulars. They close between lunch and dinner. Service is always great. FOOD It really depends on what kind of food you like. My fav appetizer is the Tako Waso. It's raw octopus in strong wasabi seasoning - great accompaniment with beer but def an acquired taste. BEEF TATAKI Very generous servings of rare beef with raw onions and sauce. It's also served with rice and miso soup. EEL BOWL Very generous servings of eel over rice! OMU-RICE Chicken rice with fluffy egg on top. The server recommended the creamy oyster croquette, soo good. Gently fried outer layer with "clam chowder" inside. The only thing I wasn't too impressed with was the Porridge, but probably my fault for comparing it to thick flavorful Chinese jook. This Porridge was pretty watery. I will and have been coming back many times. Everything is delicious, it really depends on what you're in the mood for. Very traditional Japanese cuisine.

    Beef gyukatsu
    Sarah P.

    Get the takana fried rice!! The fluffy egg on top is so delicious as well. I added the tonkatsu and it was so yummy, tho I prefer the chicken katsu since it's more tender. Also comes with a side of miso soup. Also ordered the beef gyukatsu that was on the special menu and it was 10/10! It seems to get busier later on in the evening here and it's a pretty small restaurant. They have bar seating and take reservations!

    I was not impressed. The tonkatsu was dry and unappetizing. Rice was stiff too.
    Steve O.

    My daughter asked me if I wanted anything for lunch so I ordered a 2 item bento box with karaage and tonkatsu to go. When she brought it home, I was underwhelmed by size of the bento based on its price. The chicken karaage was moist and flavorful but the pork cutlets were puny and dry. Probably the worst tonkatsu I've had in quite a while. The miso soup was pretty good but the rice was rather stiff and disappointing. This definitely would not be high on my list for a repeat order.

    Menu
    Brian T.

    Great Japanese place found in Torrance. Attentive staff and delicious food in this small restaurant. Started off with oyster cream croquette fried well, filled with clams and a creamy sauce. The agedashi tofu had a slight crisp, soft tofu, and flavorful soy sauce. Sashimi pieces were thick and tasted fresh. The takana fried rice with pork tenderloin cutlet has a very fluffy egg on it. Pork cutlet was tender and has a crisp. Ended with a uji green tea cheese cake and has a strong tea flavor. Friendly staff here and explained the different pork cuts. Would come back again.

    Udon carbonara
    Lisa T.

    We came on a Saturday around 6:30pm and sat at the counter. Udon carbonara was rich, creamy, and very delicious. This is a great dish to order and share since it's so creamy. The dragon roll was very good. Eel and avocado on top a California roll. Omurice was very flavorful. I wish there was more sauce served to balance the tonkatsu on top. Coffee jelly was pretty good. It paired well with the whipped cream on top. Would be even better with some ice cream. Yuzu sorbet was very light and a great palette cleanser. I love the many options they have on the menu from sushi to ramen, soba, tempura, unagi rice, and Japanese Italian fusion. There's plenty of parking in this plaza.

    Fried Eggplant in Seasoning Soup (NasuNi)
    Yurie H.

    We found this place last minute and ended up loving it! We were going to go to a soba store in the store in the same plaza but since it was too crowded we decided to go here. Ojiya is a Japanese restaurant with typical diner and Izakaya food style. The interior is small with few table and bar seatings. For food we got the takana fried rice, ume Q, nasu age 2, and aburi shime Saba. takana fried rice (10/10)- heavy but the crispy tonkatsu complemented with the fried rice, the takana gave it a deep flavor. Ume Q-(7/10)-pretty typical Japanese style cucumber wish it had more ume flavor. Nasu Age (9/10)-so flavorful and eggplant it very tender! Aburi shime Saba (8/10)-not the best I've had but they give a good portion for the price. We also got the matcha Mont Blanc which was not overly rich, had good matcha and chestnut flavor. The bill was $80, pretty affordable for the amount we ordered. Overall a solid Japanese eatery would love to try the sashimi my next visit.

    Pork Cutlet with Steamed Egg on Rice (Katsu Ju)
    Danni Y.

    Absolutely loved the omu rice with the tonkatsu. The rice has a great tomato flavor that pairs well with the egg on top and sauce. Tonkatsu is crispy and lightly fried. If you go here I only recommend getting this. The tempura was good too, lightly fried, I liked the squash and shrimp the best. However, udon noodles were only okay, nothing show stopping. The green tea cheesecake was really disappointing- small portion, the green tea makes the flavor worse unfortunately and made the cheesecake less smooth. Also, small thing but they served the entrees separately so my partner had to wait a while and never refilled water. I don't mind not having water refills but could use at least a small carafe at the table. The inside is small but intimate, like a small japanese bar.

    Beef Tataki
    Kelsey T.

    The coziest and one of my favorite izakaya restaurants! Spilling tea and ojiya is the perfect combination. You must try the Takana fried rice with tonkatsu and the beef tataki! We did wait for our food for a little while due to it being a weekend, but it is worth the wait. The staff were all really friendly and made sure our waters were filled. This restaurant is a must try if you're ever in the Torrance area!

    Mayu H.

    I love their food. The place is not so big also close to other tables. I strongly recommend to have a reservation. One thing I disappointed was even we went to early dinner, some of their recommendation were already sold out. Plenty of parking.

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    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, they take reservations.

    Is the full menu offered or limited for dining in (outdoors) due to Covid?

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    Waka Sakura

    Waka Sakura

    4.3(690 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Memorial Day Weekend and the best part? Tables were available and our tummies were ready!!…read more Located on the second floor of Tokyo Central, it's a IYKYK type of establishment. WAKA Sakura specializes in made to order sushi and high quality sashimi. The conveyor belt stops the order at the right table and you place your order on ipad like screen. From the ginger on the table, the fresh grinded wasabi, to the discount on the salmon, we were feasting good! The table ordered an array of things to try: 1. Salmon Collar 2. Sashimi Platter 3. Eel Sushi 4. Tomago Sushi 5. Spicy Tuna Roll 6. Spicy Tuna Hand Roll 7. Green Dragon Roll 8. Blue Fin Tuna Sushi Everything was so tasty and drool worthy. I love the quality of their rice and the flavors were on point! Highly recommend WAKA Sakura, it's a foodie destination for sure!

    I had a really fun experience at Waka Sakura in Gardena. It's a conveyor-style sushi spot, but you…read moredon't actually grab anything off the belt. Everything is ordered from the iPad at your table, and your dishes get delivered right to you on the belt system. It's quick, smooth, and honestly pretty entertaining to watch. It is a bit on the pricey side for what you get but if you're looking for a lighter meal or want to control exactly how much you eat, it actually works really well. Service is minimal since everything is automated, but the system is easy to use and food comes out fast. The place was also clean and well organized. Overall, a fun, modern sushi experience!

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    Ueno Sushi

    Ueno Sushi

    4.6(338 reviews)
    3.0 miHarbor Gateway
    $$$

    TL;DR - the blue fin toro sushi and sashimi combo 10 pcs were surprisingly generous and matches the…read moreprice. Small parking low. I would come back! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to try Ueno Sushi. I've been driving by this location on Carson st for 10 years. It used to be something else (Thai maybe?) before it was a sushi restaurant. I think it was something else before that. I never went here because I thought the food would be mediocre given the history of changes but I was so wrong. SO WRONG! I came here on a Friday night for a party of 1 and while the restaurant was full and many customers were coming in for their reservations, I did not have to wait. The Sashimi Combo 10pc was surprisingly generous. Every single piece of sashimi was huge. I honestly thought they forgot to cut each piece in half lol. It also comes with a bowl of rice, salad, and miso soup. I finished the night with blue fin toro sushi. For those who might find themselves confused like me, this is labeled Sushi on the menu, but it is better labeled as nigiri -- the sashimi on a small ball of rice. It comes with two pieces and the tuna was HUGE. I almost couldn't see the rice! I was blown away by what I was getting but it makes sense given the price I was paying. I was so happy. Overall, great food, wonderful portion sizes. Downside is the pricing but it matches what you're getting. The biggest downside is the parking. It is a small parking lot so you may have to get street parking. Other than that, I'm coming back.

    All of the fish we were served was fresh, tender, and delicious. The wait staff was nice and…read moreattentive even though it was busy and the NLDS was playing on the TV. Half of our party ordered the chirashi bowl while the other half ordered poki salad, nigiri, and rolls. Everyone enjoyed their orders and agreed it was worth multiple return trips to try more items from the menu.

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    Ueno Sushi - UENO Sushi  ready for outdoor seating service.  And take out order & Togo , Delivery  Grand opening on Wednesday  September 2nd 2020

    UENO Sushi ready for outdoor seating service. And take out order & Togo , Delivery Grand opening on Wednesday September 2nd 2020

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    Waraku - The classic: the bara chirashi never disappoints!

    Waraku

    4.2(797 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is located adjacent to Abalone Ave, different from the location that was shown on…read moreApple/Google Maps. While you were at the corner, you would see its noticeable sign. It felt causal and cozy inside, simple and clean. We arrived late at around 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon but the waitress was patient and friendly, guiding us to seats and let us know to order before their kitchen was closed. It had a lunch special menu which showed several special items at a very affordable price. We picked the Negitoro Bowl from this special menu (at half of the regular price). The tuna had a balanced fat and was minced in a manner that I felt it melt in my mouth. It's a good match with rice. The Kaisen Bowl had a variety of seafoods and all of them tasted very fresh! The salty fish roe made the rice more flavorful. The Kaisen Bowl came with a miso soup and a salad. We also ordered a soba which was well cooked. We definitely will go back to try more dishes!

    The food was delicious and the quality felt really good for what I paid. The staff were also very…read morefriendly, and overall it was a nice experience. This was always one of the restaurants I wanted to try, so I was happy I finally got to visit haha. One thing is that the prices are high and the portion felt little small. If you are really hungry, I probably would not recommend ordering only the premium dishes. It might be better to try some of the more affordable menu options too. Still, the food quality was great and I would love to come back again to try different dishes next time.

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    Waraku - We have a special selection of Italian and US Wines! Please check our website to see our wine list!

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    We have a special selection of Italian and US Wines! Please check our website to see our wine list!

    Blufish Sushi & Grill - Lunch = Mon-Thurs $29.99 
Dinner = Mon - Thurs $33.99     Fri-Sun ALL DAY $33.99

    Blufish Sushi & Grill

    4.2(829 reviews)
    2.9 miHarbor Gateway
    $$

    Finally got to try it this place. It's located in a small plaza so the parking situation can be…read moretricky on a busy day. I thought the place would be bigger but it's a decent size and had a secluded section with a round table for a bigger group of people. I love that you get the option of AYCE or aa la carte orders. The price range for the AYCE is good depending on the amount of food that you know you can eat. We tried the chicken karaage, takoyaki, and fried gyoza along with several of the sushi variety and the carpaccio variety which all tasted great and were of good quality. The yakisoba was alright. You can skip the miso soup. The server was courteous and quick to respond and the folks prepping the orders were really quick. Will definitely be back. What to expect: If you're doing the AYCE, there is a 10 minute interval between each order, so it's best to have everyone in your party select their order before placing it. There is also an added fee if you don't finish your order. Gratuity (Service Charge of receipt) is included for parties of five or more.

    We came for dinner on a holiday. There were plenty of free parking. Server was nice and I like the…read moreself serve water station. You order off a tablet and get 90 min which is normal at an AYCE. I've NEVER hit 90 min at any AYCE before until now. I recommend you order everything you may want to eat on Round 1 because it took a very long time to get our food after the first round. I normally only get nigiri but they put so much rice with theirs that I stopped ordering that after the first round. They seem to be understaffed so that may be why everything took so long. If you don't mind a long wait and you enjoy lots of rice in your sushi then give this place a try!

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    Blufish Sushi & Grill - Secretly filming the dishes ordered by customers

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    Sushi Nozomi - Bluefin Tuna Ribs

    Sushi Nozomi

    4.0(620 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$
    Healthy dining
    Family-owned & operated

    ***for some reason it says my review was posted recently but this is from many years ago. Current…read moreomakase price is $85/person. --------------------------------------------- Found new restaurant in Torrance that's delicious and reasonable +located in the same plaza as 85 degrees and mo-mo- paradise. Plenty of parking spots are available but hard to find a spot during dinner time since it's a pretty popular plaza. +bomb sushi restaurant in Torrance for such a great price! 10 piece omakase set with lychee sorbet for $38! The sushi ingredient is super fresh and I wasn't sure if 10 piece set would be enough but surprisingly I left the restaurant feeling super content and happy :) my highlight of the omakase set was uni on squid, uni, and fatty tuna but literally every piece was so good! +my friends brought me here and made a reservation so we could sit in front of Yasu-San. He took a good care of us throughout the night and drank with us when we bought him beer. A++ for his service! Super great guy :) +Nozomi's customers were mostly Japanese ppl when we went last night, which says something about the quality of the food there. Native approved!! +Nozomi also offers other dishes like yakitori. Can't wait to go back to drink and eat with Yasu

    Great Omakase!…read more Formalities first: Be aware that they require a minimum spend of $80pp, even if you're not getting the omakase. It just so happens that their 10pc sushi and tuna roll omakase is $80, however, so you may as well get that -- it's worth every penny! The bluefin tuna is honestly the best I have had outside Japan; I believe they import all of their fish from there, and the tuna was especially good. The uni was also soooo creamy. While not part of the omakase meal, I had to try my fave hamachi just to see, and that was amazing too. This place honestly exceeded my expectations, and the quality of the fish was worth the price. They also had a great sake selection! Definitely going back!

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    Izakaya Hachi - Torrance - Saba Mackerel Pressed Sushi --

    Izakaya Hachi - Torrance

    4.2(729 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    You've probably read all the articles online about this place and all the reviews on here, so I'm…read morejust going to confirm that this place is indeed very good as they say. Definitely go for the nabe, and if you're here with several friends and family, the family course/set meal (which is what we got for 4 adults) is perfectly enough food for everyone. We added on the tongue as an a la carte because it wasn't part of the set and wanted to try it. Very good as well. Good service and very izakaya interior.

    It takes a lot for me to be blown away when it comes to food and this place was it for me. Our…read morefriends introduced us to this place and it was spectacular! The ambiance is great, not so loud and the vibes are perfect for night out with the girls or even date night. We came in a group and just ordered family style but I started off with the Beef BBQ Yakiniku salad and it was so delicious I didn't share this particular plate it was so flavorful. Their Gobo Chips are a must along with their Doteni Braised Beef Tongue and that was my favorite so simple and that bite was perfection. Their chicken and green onion skewers those were finger licking good the chicken was so tender. We finished off with the Shabu shabu hot pot and that broth was so flavorful and all the cabbage, spinach and noodles were great! Everything we had was delicious and can't wait to go back and try some other items. Their customer service was great, we were a group of 6 and everything came out quick and we were able to enjoy our tasty food and drinks.

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    Matsui - Oyakodon chicken egg rice.  Not good!

    Matsui

    4.2(793 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Came here for a date night and will definitely be coming back!…read more The meal came with complementary ice tea, I believe it was barley or oolong tea. I ordered the ten toji don combo and a salmon hand roll. The food came out fast and was piping hot. The portions were also huge for not a ton of money. The udon was delicious and the ten toji don was good as well! I loved the combo of the shrimp tempura with the egg. The salmon hand roll tasted fresh as well, 8/10. There is ample seating in the restaurant and lots of parking outside. The restaurant is also located in a shopping plaza with many other restaurants and dessert places.

    I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both…read moresides of me. So people needed to squeeze by and then one guy asked if he could sit for a moment at my table. I said okay. But then I think he planned to stay at my table until finally my waiter moved him! There was a seat at one their tables the whole time. Then their waitress wedge herself with her back toward me in between the tables and I had to stop eating. Very disruptive and rude. Taking a while for the six people to order so I nudged her and I asked her to move and she seemed upset that I did that but didn't say anything no apology so it was very uncomfortable and I was rushing through my food so I burnt my tongue on the hot soup again even though I knew it was hot because I just wanted to get out of there. And then when I was done, I had to wait a while for the check and then they couldn't process the Apple Pay at the table so then I had to go to the front and wait for somebody to attend to me there overall this experience was not fun and stressful and I had got there right when they opened. I sure wish I had selected a different seat!! I wouldn't get the Nabeyaki soup again. It was really big and had a lot of end pieces of tough napa cabbage. There were two pieced of shitake mushroom and the standard thin fish cake slice. There was and egg in the soup and a three small chicken pieces. On the side were three small pieces of green bean and two tempura shrimp.

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