This was my first time eating at this Kagura location. Normally whenever I come to Kagura, I always…read moreorder one of their katsu bentos because they're consistently delicious. This time, I noticed this location offers special Gozen set meals that I hadn't seen before. They had a limited Dinner Gozen on the menu with only 10 sets available each night. Of course I had to order it. The set came with a little bit of everything: sushi, sashimi, katsu, eel rice, toro rice, ikura rice, soba, a variety of small cold side dishes, soup, and salad. It was a huge meal and I was honestly surprised I managed to finish the whole thing. I really enjoyed it because you get to try so many different items in one meal. If you're like me and love Japanese food, this is a great way to sample a little bit of everything without having to order a bunch of separate dishes. Everything tasted fresh and the quality was excellent. The restaurant itself isn't very big, so it can get pretty busy. They do take reservations though, which I'd recommend if you're planning to come during dinner. Overall, I really enjoyed this special Gozen meal and would definitely come back. It was a fun experience and a great value for the variety and quality of food you get.

I was at this restaurant the other day for dinner. It was my first time…read more Ordered the Premium Beef Steak Gozen set. It came with a salad, miso soup, ribeye steak, assorted tempura, tuna and albacore sashimi, pork cutlet, soba noodles, and sides. Everything I had was delicious. I especially enjoyed the steak, sashimi, and pieces of tempura. The steak, which came out sizzling hot on a skillet, was smoky, salty, and tender, the sashimi was fresh, and the shrimp tempura was crunchy. What impressed me most was that every item was served at the right temperature. The steak was hot, the soba was cold, and the sashimi was cool. Pretty amazing considering they were all served at the same time! Some closing thoughts before I wrap this review up. -The service was outstanding. The main dishes came out super fast. -I would recommend getting reservations if you're coming on a Saturday evening. I came here right at opening and most of the tables were already reserved. -If you're planning to order one of the gozen sets, you should come hungry, because you're going to get a lot of food. I would recommend this place 100%. For the quality, amount, and variety of food you're getting, as well as the reasonable price, I'm not sure how this place can be beat.

Man I really love this place. The combo dinners is really where it's at. Really large portions for…read morea great price, especially for Japanese food. And the quality is great. Combo plates all come with a miso soup, bowl of rice, and cabbage salad. Got the sashimi (which are thickkk delicious pieces) and the miso cod (so good and flakey deliciousness). We also got the miso cod + chicken teriyaki. The portion of chicken teriyaki is largeee!!! Such a good deal and the chicken is delicious and not dry. A bit of a small restaurant, very homey and very on brand with the typical small home style Japanese restaurant in the South Bay. Service is polite and kind and speed is very reasonable. OH! They even gave us free edamame when we asked for to go boxes, they must've had extra that night before closing. A South Bay treasure I'll be coming back to again and again

I want to add another review for their lunch hour and share some menu pictures…read more My mom got the teriyaki steak beef plate I got the Katsudon and both were hits as usual.. friendly staff as always and not too crazy busy

Happened upon Yume on my recent trip to Manhattan Beach with my friend and her daughter. The…read morerestaurant is very cute and the staff very accommodating. We took my niece and the server was very accommodating on helping us find a dish she might like. He also recommended two rolls we may like both fresh and baked rolls. We ordered the Senorita roll mostly because we liked the name lol It had baked salmon, onion and cilantro. This one was ok not our favorite. The Cherry Blossom Roll was so delicious and buttery. The presentation was beautiful as well. We ended up ordering two of those which includes spicy tuna inside and tuna, yellowtail with green onion and masago, and soy and mustard dressing.

Randomly stumbled upon this place as parking was near by, and it ended up being such a gem! I loved…read morethe ambiance! There was so much natural lighting in the main dining area. The staff were very kind as well. Price may be expensive to some, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion. My friend and I were full just from this set alone. The sushi was extremely fresh! You can really taste the fish without it being overbearingly fishy. It was clean and cut well. Bonus, look at the beautiful presentation! :) Will definitely be back.

Loved this authentic Japanese spot and it's lowkey a hidden gem because the front of the restaurant…read moreis tucked away in an alley with other stores surrounding it. Walking in there's plenty of seating and gives Izakaya vibes. One thing I love about this place is their portions and price. I got their special chicken cutlet combo which came with California rolls, udon, rice salad, katsu and miso soup all for $25, thats so good. Even if it was $30 I feel like thats solid for what you get. All of it was delicious and I loved the katsu most of all. Would definitely come back and bring my family.

Hidden in the inner corner of a shopping plaza in Gardena, the restaurant features Japanese-style…read moredécor, a 15-person party room, and enough space to accommodate 60 guests. When we arrived for lunch, the place was quite festive with a mixture of young people, families with kids, and an ongoing lunch party with senior ladies. Luckily, we were able to get the last table, and the friendly waiter brought the water and menus right away. After browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items: Special Fish Combo (Spanish Mackerel): The Spanish mackerel was nicely grilled but lightly seasoned. It had quite a few bones, which took a little bit out of the enjoyment of the meal. The udon noodles had a very nice texture, however the broth was on the bland side. The California rolls were well made and flavorful. Tempura Combo: The shrimps were tender, however, the battered outer layer of the tempura was a tad thick and not quite airy. Like Fish Combo, the udon had a bland broth, and the California rolls were fine. Our main issue was the 50-minute wait time for the meals. As a courtesy, the restaurant definitely should have informed us about the delay.

Just ordered delivery from them. Food was hot. It looked good. Tasted good. Nicely packed…read more Everything was correct. I will order from them again. No only complaint was too much mayo on the veg. The portions are good size. I recommend the curry and any of the bowls. All was very yummy. We were happy and tummies were full! Sorry didn't get a pic of the oyakodon - chicken katsu. So good!

We order the chicken karage and the pork cutlet with curry over rice and it was so good! The…read moreflavors are balanced and comforting. The karage was my favorite since it was nice and crispy and still juicy on the inside. Also I love the attention to detail even in the small things like the tenderness and perfect little beads of rice. Give this place a try, you wont regret it!

We are huge fans of this place! This Torrance spot on Cabrillo is actually one of three branches…read morethey have, we've officially been to the other two now, and tonight's dinner here definitely didn't disappoint. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it has a really nice, cozy decor with cool Japanese characters on the walls. We went with their popular tempura combo paired with cold udon, and also grabbed a shrimp tempura roll. Everything was amazing! These guys absolutely know what they are doing when it comes to tempura, it's always perfectly light, crispy, and delicious. The service was also fantastic, super efficient, quick, and friendly from start to finish. Plus, having a parking lot in the back makes coming here totally stress-free. Another great meal down, highly recommend!

Stopped in for lunch probably around the end of the rush. It was quite crowded, but we were luckily…read moreseated right away. Service in general was pretty quick and attentive. The main dining room has a decent amount of tables that are relatively close together, and felt like a busy izakaya to me. JEWEL BOX: 3/5. The tempura was definitely the star of the show, the sashimi was just okay, and the rice was not good. It was hard, like it was either stale and old, or there just was not enough enough water. SMALL TEMPURA BOWL: 4/5. The batter was soft. It wasn't bad, but I guess I definitely expected a little more from a place that specializes in tempura. SOBA: 5/5. The soba broth was very clean, light, and refreshing.

At first, you'd be confused since you're not sure what type of food they have to offer. I ordered…read moremyself the Yasai Bolognese and my lady got herself the Unicorn Bolognese. They were both made with Wagyu beef, which has lots of flavor in the sauce. The pasta as very well prepared!! The service is great, very respectful and responsive, although we arrived at 2:30p on a Friday which was a holiday (not so busy). Loved what they did with the space. They have multiple tables indoor and a cute little outdoor seating area with heaters if need be. They have a few parking spots, but they're in the back of the building. They only have one restroom which was very well maintained as well. Overall highly recommend this place. Ivan was very helpful!!

This is an overdue review. I went in for lunch during their soft opening and while I thought the…read morefood was outstanding, the service was nonexistent. The waitress taking my order had no personality and didn't check in on me after my food was brought over. I decided to bring my family for dinner, shortly after their official grand opening. I called in to ask if they had a table for four and I was assured they did have one available and would hold it for us over the next 20 minutes. We arrived within 13 minutes and were told that they didn't have anymore tables available and when I mentioned I'd called and one was promised to be held, I could see the "oh crap!" Look on the hostess' face. I was told once again that they didn't have a table available for us but we could sit outside in the cold, with no heater. Since I'd hyped the food up so much, my wife was eager to try it, so she asked that we sit outside and dine there; so I obliged. Service was once again mediocre. The food was tasting great when suddenly my wife spat something out; upon further examination it was literal broken glass! Seriously, broken glass! I immediately took the plate to the manager and he was apologetic and offered to "comp everything" or remake the dish. My wife was still hungry so she opted to have it remade. For me, the experience was ruined. I couldn't finish my meal, while my wife ate most of her remade meal. Once we got the check, my wife's meal was removed. I chose to not pursue the offer to "comp everything," further so I paid and we left. We've not been back and we've told everyone about our experience

Took my boys here for a quick lunch while we were in town for a USMNT World Cup game. My oldest…read morefound this place on Yelp, and we all really loved the food here. They have a variety of lunch specials, including a sashimi combo meal with 8 pieces, salad, rice, and choice of a side. So good. My sons ordered a sushi lunch combo, tempura kids meal, and some gyoza/soft shell crab -- all delicious. As a treat we also ordered the A5 Wagyu (which they allowed us to order for lunch). It was prepared table side and was just incredible. Our server Kelly was amazing! Loved her great recommendations, and she constantly checked in with us. Her German/Ecuadorian heritage coincided with an upcoming World Cup match, so having her as our server was extremely fortuitous. The restaurant ambiance is simple yet welcoming along the main road. Parking was a little crowded but we found street parking not far away. I love how they have a waitlist and how food came out really quickly. They have their own special soy sauce recipe! We ordered some takeout food on the side and Kelly was on top of it all. Thanks to Kelly, the delicious food and fast service, this place is exceptional and gets high marks for me. I highly recommend checking out this place.

I came here with a friend for dinner on a Sunday and it was not too crowded and we sat inside near…read morea window. Parking was okay; I was able to easily find a parking spot and she took a little bit longer to find a parking spot. I was very hungry so I ordered kind of a lot of food: the shrimp tempura, the shishito peppers, a crunch roll with shrimp, and a vegan vegetable roll. Everything I ordered was actually really good. The main issue that I had was that there were a lot of flies in the restaurant. There were a lot of small flies but also the big kind of flies that fly around and that made the meal a little bit unpleasant. The servers were super friendly and attentive and the meal was otherwise good. I'm not sure if I'll come back because of the whole fly situation but at least the food was good