Glad we got there early, when we finished dinner the whole restaurant was a packed house, all the…read moretables were taken. Good food, good service, good price tonight was a win win all the way around and the kicker was parking was a breeze considering that parking lot is always full.

to keep it short, they forgot they sat us down. they didn't take our order for over 30 minutes and…read moreafter they did there was a lot forgotten like my takeout order i think had gotten lost after being placed. i should've said something a lot sooner regarding having our order taken especially because i was in a time crunch but i don't like the thought of rushing workers especially when it's a smaller business with less people. my coworker i went with has been many times but said this never happens so this was a first for us. i think the language barrier also played a factor as well, however, the table sitting next to us who spoke fluent japanese also never received their check and was forgotten too. it was not busy. but the owners seemed to prioritize the other side of the restaurant instead. nonetheless, they were apologetic and we still ate and the food was very good, id recommend coming here on a day you are not busy!

The restaurant has a very old school Japanese vibe. Has a good amount of tables for two or a bigger…read moregroup. The service is okay. A small family run restaurant so things can be timed weird but the people are very friendly. The food is good. I ordered the special tonkatsu combo plate. The cold udon is delicious. The tonkatsu is crunchy and juicy. Made very well. Overall a solid 4.7

Party of two for lunch. Arrived as the restaurant opened and shown our seats promptly…read more They were out of soba for oyaku jyu combo so went with the udon. Friend order chicken katsu and was told they were out of cali rolls and subbed for gyoza. My lunch arrived much in advance, their lunch arrived incomplete. The rest of the order arrived as we were finishing up the meal and they had to take the rest to go. Staffing was sparse which could've contributed to the pacing and service. The food quality was just okay. My chicken was a bit tough and the udon noodle was a little bloated in the broth. The miso soup was a bit salty. Probably my fault as I waited to eat for our full order to arrive. Been here before and the food quality was good; providing a simple but tasty home cooked vibe. This time not so much.

Been coming here forever. growing up we would have sakae with kfc. Friendly staff. i ordered my…read moreusual mix box. so delish! cash only and call ahead.

This place will forever hold a special place in my heart!!!…read more #1 rule. Cash only. This is a small mom and pop sushi spot that serves quality sushi made with love. Their menu is very small and with good reason! Place your order over the phone and get ready to stand in line to pick up. A really good friend of mine introduced this place to me a few years ago and since then, I've be hooked. Also, I must add! Their sushi rice is prepared to perfection. Once you place your order, they carefully pack your box like a gift! Customer service is the best. You can tell they take pride with their food. Restaurant is really small and meant for to go orders only. This place can be a bit hard to find so keep that in mind. Anyway, support small businesses and enjoy!!

Clean and chill conveyer belt above Tokyo Central…read more Our favorites: Jack Mackerel*** - with ginger and scallions. It was surprisingly so good!!! With the skilled cut and flavor combination, it tastes like straight up cold butter which felt illegal. Not fishy at all. Just butter wow Salmon**- simple and delicious. We liked the fresh better than seared today. Scallops*- fresh and sweet! From Japan Seared Black cod*- so soft and buttery. Tastes special. Yum! Side note: their spicy mayo is really good. I'm getting sesame oil notes on it which really amps up the flavor! Seared Mackerel - not as buttery as the jack variety, firm and fishier Red Shrimp - fresh and tasty, but the texture was firm, maybe I'll try a different variety next time Matcha Mont Blanc - Nutty, creamy, and mild, much more chestnut taste than matcha. It's good! Service is nice, and even if there's a wait, it's nice to put your number and shop around.

Went yesterday, the time between getting each item was ridiculous…read more 20min gaps between 1-2 items at a time for raw items, not even the cooked or fried items. Ironically, those were the quickest. It was not a pleasant experience as this happened 3 separate times. Yes, we were a party of 2 and in between items it would take 17-22 min for the next. It took us over an hour to receive a few items. I want to say maybe they don't have enough people staffed on Sunday in the back? At the front they were fine and had enough servers which was good but not at the back. It was just a really long time and wasn't like this in the past. Either way, it was a disappointing evening.

This is becoming a regular spot on our lunch circuit at work. We have eaten here twice in the past…read morefew weeks. Even co-workers that don't always go with us will go if we eat here. I think the scallops are delicious. They are sweet tasting. I like both the red onion with chili oil and the jalepeño. I will report back as I try more of the menu. The staff are super attentive and nice. It very clean and the food is always fresh. It can get crowded, so we always go a little early.

1 Star, Correct Concept, but Disappointing Execution…read more I really wanted to like this place. I had seen it advertised extensively on social media, and the photos and combinations looked creative, exciting, and very appealing. Unfortunately, our experience in person was quite different from what we expected. Food Quality and Hand Rolls The presentation was attractive, and I appreciated some of the creative toppings and combinations. There are clearly some good ideas behind the menu. Unfortunately, the execution missed the mark for us. The biggest disappointment was the nori (seaweed). Our hand rolls arrived with seaweed that was already very soggy. This is particularly disappointing because one of the defining pleasures of a hand roll is the contrast between freshly prepared ingredients and crisp, freshly wrapped nori. Once the seaweed becomes soft and soggy, much of what makes a hand roll enjoyable is lost. The flavors of some of the combinations also felt somewhat overwhelming. Rather than allowing the quality and natural flavors of the fish to stand out, some combinations seemed to rely too heavily on toppings and competing flavors. In my opinion, the restaurant may be trying a little too hard to be trendy and creative, when sometimes the best sushi is about simplicity, balance, freshness, and letting the ingredients speak for themselves. Charge for Extra Ginger Another small but disappointing detail was being charged for a side of ginger. At most sushi restaurants, ginger is routinely provided as a complimentary accompaniment, and even at many higher-end Japanese restaurants, requesting a little extra ginger typically does not result in an additional charge. While the charge itself was small, it felt unnecessarily petty, particularly given the overall experience. It is the kind of small detail that can leave a negative impression on a customer. Service The service also fell short of what I expected. The staff were polite and courteous, but the overall service was very slow and inefficient. We waited outside while there appeared to be numerous open tables and chairs inside. There also seemed to be plenty of staff working, which made the slow customer turnover particularly difficult to understand. Even something as simple as ordering a drink took far longer than it reasonably should have. The issue was not that the employees were rude; they were generally polite. Rather, the service simply lacked efficiency and attentiveness. Overall Impression I really like the concept behind this restaurant, and I can see why it has generated attention on social media. The menu is creative, the presentation is appealing, and there are some genuinely interesting combinations. Unfortunately, our actual experience did not live up to the expectations created by the advertising. For me, the most important issue was the soggy nori. A hand roll should ideally be made to order and enjoyed immediately, with crisp seaweed complementing fresh ingredients. That contrast and simplicity are a big part of what makes a good hand roll so enjoyable. Unfortunately, ours arrived already soft and soggy, which significantly diminished the experience. That said, I am willing to give this restaurant another try because it is possible we simply caught them on an off day. There is enough potential here that I would like to see whether the food and service are better on a future visit. For now, however, our experience was disappointing, and the restaurant did not live up to the expectations created by its social media presence.

One of my favorite Japanese/Italian pasta shops to go to in the South Bay. They have a large amount…read moreof selections for pastas. The most popular and recommended is the #34. I liked the following pastas: #34 hot garlic with seasoned mushrooms Mushroom & sea urchin/uni Japanese style clam sauce with shiitake & shimeji mushrooms Japanese cod roe with sea urchin/uni, squid & seaweed I also love their $1 salad which can't be beat in pricing. Their overall pricing for the pastas are great. The staff is very friendly and this place can get very busy during peak meal times. So when it's busy, sometimes the orders will come out a bit slower. The vibe is just casual/busy dining where if you have a seat at the bar section, you can see the chefs making the pastas or other dishes.

This restaurant is well known for its Japanese-Italian fusion pasta. They seem to be popular with…read morefamilies and the establishment is always packed no matter what time of day! The parking lot can get full, but I've never had an issue with finding a spot. The service is fast which allows the staff to seat you quickly and get customers in and out. They provide complimentary French bread with butter with your food. I like to have veggies with my meal, but I found the salad dressing to be a bit bitter. Their entrees are made using dried pasta and they have a decently sized menu. I have tried different pasta dishes, but I think the tomato and cream bases are my favorite. When I was feeling more adventurous, I tied the mentaiko pasta which I found too fishy for my personal taste.

Mylee, is the greatest waitress! Amazing service and great food and very low cost. Great place to…read morebring the family

Why has no one told me about this gem??…read more As soon as you enter the restaurant, it feels like your grandparents home. I mean that as a compliment, follow my train of thought now. There is so much love, so much heart that is put into the food. Additionally, the amount of food is coma sending. I finished the food and was so ready to take a nap in the warm weather. It's literally like eating grandma's food when youre a young child. The spicy tuna came out first and we were shocked at how delicious the fish was. There wasn't a lot of rice which I appreciated and that fish had a bit of a kick. Pair that with some wasabi shoyu and you're tasting some real goodness. The spam musubi was solid with the furikake. My only gripe was that it had a bit too much rice which could have been better balanced with a thicker slice of spam. Regardless, it was solid. Now the star was the chicken combo. Boy oh boy, that Ladybug Fried Chicken was amazing. The batter had so much flavor and added to the juicy chicken. Pair that with you salad and mac salad.. oh my.. youre tasting a slice of Heaven! Fair warning, there is some grinded celery in the mac salad, so if youre allergic then let them know. Otherwise, that aroma of celery added so much depth to the mac. I can't emphasize enough, there is so much love in the food and the servers take gooooood care of you. It was also amazing to see how much attention to detail the owners put in the restaurant. There is ladybug decor all throughout the place and hand drawn papers from customers. It was really neat to see how much love they receive from their customers.

YUM! I mean these…read morewere not cheap, but LOOK at the portion. if I wasn't dancing the night away at Gardena Obon this night, I would've saved half for lunch the next day. I still had some leftovers, though. sashimi were thick cut pieces, needed 2 bites per piece to eat. beef teriyaki: get it. even if you JUST get this, get it. I knew something was up when my mom AND sister both ordered some kind of combo, but my sister called dibs on my mom's as soon as she said she was going to order it. this led me to ordering my own beef teriyaki combo. oyakodon was classic and hit everything just right, the cheapest of the entrees but just as filling. love it here!! will be back soon

Love these hole in the wall restaurants!…read more My mom remembers Azumas from 1985! The fact they're still around speaks volumes! Great food and service! Small restaurant size though, so be sure to get there early - seating gets packed fast! I ordered the pork cutlet katsu curry and it was delicious! The flavors were softer than the usual punchy curry, so the balance felt better that typical curry spots in my opinion! It comes with lots of cabbage salad and Mac salad and miso soup, so it was well worth the money! I will be coming back soon, thanks Azumas!

I have been here many times. I usually order the Pork Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu w/curry, and the…read moreTonkatsu Sando. I would rank the curry in the top 5 in all of South Bay. My rankings are not necessarily in order. 1) Kagura 2) Curryfornia 3) Cocoichiban-ya 4) Jidaiya 5) Teri's place *Midoh Curry had one of the best, however they closed. I think Kagura is the best overall Tonkatsu place in all of the South Bay.

This spot is located inside Tokyo Central, and is one of those spots where you walk in, look…read morearound, and immediately think, "Yep... I'm definitely here for the food, not the décor." The ambience is laid‑back, cafeteria‑casual, and absolutely unbothered, like it knows the tonkatsu is good enough to speak for itself. Let's get down to business. We went in on the Chicken Katsu and the Katsu Don, and honestly, both dishes came out swinging. The chicken katsu was crispy in that crunch way, while still staying juicy inside. The katsu don had that comforting, saucy, slightly sweet vibe that makes you feel like life is going to be okay. Because it is! And let's talk about the curry sauce, "Wow" it's thick, savory, and the kind of delicious that makes you consider pouring it on things it probably shouldn't go on. It's the type of curry that makes you nod to yourself mid‑bite like you just solved a personal problem. Ordering at the counter is quick and painless. You place your order, and wait for your incoming deliciousness. The staff keeps things moving smoothly, even when Tokyo Central gets busy. It's efficient, friendly, and very "get in, get fed, get happy." There is nothing fancy, and that's exactly the charm. Casual seating, relaxed energy, and the kind of environment where you can enjoy your meal without feeling judged for how aggressively you're eating your katsu. It's simple, clean, and perfect for a no‑frills comfort meal. This is one of those reliable G-Town spots that delivers crispy katsu, comforting bowls, tasty curry, and fast counter service, all wrapped in a chill, Tokyo‑Central‑style setting. A solid spot when you want good food without the fuss. Miguel C.

This place never disappoints and is a great lunch spot when you don't have a lot of time and want a…read moregreat meal. The service is quick, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently good. I'd love for them to have a few more menu items, but I come back every week for what they do have. And don't sleep on their coffee!

Love this place so much! Food is so flavorful and very quick service!! 10/10 recommend!!!read more