I've only been here once before and wanted to try it again. We came for a midweek dinner and it was filled with quite a few diners. We had the Omakase which included five amuse (appetizers) which consisted of fried cream cheese, toro, beef tenderloin, duck, and tomato. The other entrees included beet soup, soba noodles, prime ribeye, and crepe brûlée. We also got the black cod. Everything was very good. The prime rib came on a sizzling platter with vegetables. The steak was good, but was a bit on the fatty side. The dining area is not extremely large, but not filled with many dining room tables so it felt spacious and not cramped. read more

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During quarantine we have ordered take out at least 6 times because they never disappoint, are super quick and very sanitary. Personal favorite is the saikyoyaki, it's light, flavorful and well complemented by the side dishes. Miso cream cheese is another fan fav and país well with red wine for a starter! Also obsessed with the scallop and mentaiko cream pasta, a must order if you've never had it. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu because it is all amazing!! Usually love to dine in because of the amazingly friendly staff and overall ambiance, always a great time and happy to see the dining room is reopened, reservation only to ensure safety for guests. Still doing take out too! read more

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Memorial Day Special was such a steal. We had a great Memorial Day lunch. Miso Yaki salmon is so sweet. I enjoyed a variety of Temari sushi . NY steak is so soft! read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Torrance Food Crawl #311 When locating this restaurant I noticed that the sign right on the corner of Crenshaw and Rolling Hills Road says "The Steak House." The front of the restaurant is identified as "i-naba Sake House." My receipt identified it as "WA Dining Sake and Steakhouse." It causes a little bit of confusion, one of the few negative things I have to say about WA Dining. For lunch today I ordered one of their more expensive options, the WA Dining Wagyu Bento. This dish comes with wagyu steak, a sashimi selection, some tempura items, and small dish of cold items. For five dollars more they'll add a salad, soup, dessert, and coffee or tea. Rather than go with a sake I ordered Iced Tea which was accompanied by a small cream vessel and some sweet syrup for adding to the iced tea. Adding the two didn't improve the iced tea but did make it look milkier and sweeter. A couple of pieces of warm bread were served before the entree. Good. I declined an offer for a refill. A light green salad was a nice cool addition. A mild salad dressing worked well. The Miso Soup included seaweed and greens as well as small tofu chunks. A little different but very good. The entrée had several items. The wagyu steak was sliced into several pieces. Ordering it medium-rare left it in a state where one could appreciate the meat quality. A little bit fatty but very good. Wagyu steak has an almost mystical appeal to many, and while excellent I'm not sure how often I would go out of my to order it. The Sashimi selection included tuna and two other white fishes. Excellent. The shredded radishes on the side were appealing. The tempura selection included shrimp and vegetables. The tempura with a chili was a surprise but good. Steamed Rice wasn't listed on the menu but when some was offered I chose to accept it. Very good sushi quality rice, nice and starchy. The dessert was a Pineapple Cheesecake. Excellent. My overall impression was that the lunch was excellent but it can be towards the expensive side. (My meal was just under $50.) But sometimes you just want something good at a nice restaurant. Service was excellent and several times the servers made sure that everything was okay. There are some evenings when the restaurant is closed for special events so calling ahead may be useful. read more

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First timers and was blown away! Can't believe we have never tried this place. Customer service was excellent. Waitress greeted and seated us right away. Very kind and thoughtful. Good thing she suggested cook to medium for the steak. Ambiance- not overly fancy but the place gave me some really comfortable vibes. It didn't make me feel out of place which I loved. It's super clean which I liked and you can tell the place has history. It's not modern but tells a story. I can't believe it's been around for 20 years.... Food was exceptionally good!!!!! We ordered the NY steak and Ribeye but it also came with appetizers, sashimi, soup, entree, dessert, tea or coffee. The house sauce paired with the steak or ribeye was phenomenal. I tried the Ribeye streak and it melted in my mouth. The NY steak was great for me because I don't like too fatty. The squash soup was warm and heavenly. But what truly blew me away was the marinated miso cream cheese... that was to die for.... Hubby says even their warmed up bread and salted butter was tasty. Tiramisu was yummy! I want to try the cod next time. Will be coming back for anniversary celebration, birthdays, and other special occasions and even just regular casual lunch or dinner. read more

Wa?! Was in the area with a friend and decided to try their Omakase meat experience. It was I think 5 courses. First was an appetizer of 5 items: miso cream cheese, salmon, tuna, tomato, and something else. It was a nice way to start the meal. Nothing stood out there. They gave us a blue fin salad that was pretty good. The blue fin was fried and then placed over a bed of salad with a raspberry vinaigrette sauce. Delaying my anticipation was a pretty good corn soup that was not too heavy and a little watery. Then came the meats! The A5 Wagyu was melt in the mouth tender but I could tell it slightly cooked down which was a bummer...still the meat was cooked well. The black cod was sweet and flavorful and tender. It may have been braised for a little more than it needed. The ribeye was cooked well and packed with flavor. I actually preferred the rib eye than the A5 Wagyu filet Mignon. They have different options for dessert but I just got the ice cream. Service here is attentive and our waitress was very friendly and uppity making a lot of random laughs...interesting. Nice. read more

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We went to WA Dining for my birthday with our friends and we all really enjoyed it. We all had the Omakase 5 course Filet Mignon dinner that included 5 small appetizers, followed by a delicious pumpkin soup, then a Tempura dish, and the 6 oz. tender Filet Mignon and veggies main course served on in a sizzling plate. Included in the Omakase dinner was a dessert and coffee. All of this for $50 which is a good value considering the food quality and excellent service. We'll be back and will recommend it to others. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Best Japanese steak house nearby, outside from Japan. Service always impeccable, Wagyu amazing. Also had their amuse bouche. A bit pricey, but well worth it!!! read more

We used to visit this restaurant as a family from time to time. The other day, we invited friends and family for lunch, and we were treated the worst we've ever experienced. First, I made a reservation by phone a few days in advance for Saturday's opening time of 11:30, and secured seats for 6 people, including 2 two year-old kids. On Saturday we entered the restaurant after waiting outside for our reservation time, the waitress said that we did not have a reservation and refused to let us in. I told her I definitely made a reservation, but she said she couldn't find a reservation and there were no seats available. I showed her my history on the cell phone and told her that I had made the reservation correctly, but even though we were the first customers of the day and there were plenty of seats available, she told me that I had made a mistake just pointing it out. This exchange took several minutes, and the restaurant allowed the outside customers to go to the table first. Eventually, she reluctantly let us sit, but she didn't even bring us menus until I asked, and it took us 20 minutes from entering to ordering! The waitress' attitude was emotional throughout and treated us with contempt. My friend's 2-year-old child had nap time, so they ordered a quick menu such as fish sashimi that would have been served immediately, but the dish was still not served an hour after entering the restaurant. When I asked the waitress why, she said that she intended to serve it with other one's main dishes. Oh my god! She decided the timing of serving her food without consulting us. Unfortunately, they had no choice but to leave the store without eating anything because it was nap time for the kids. I sincerely apologized to my friend. After they left, I spoke with the restaurant manager, who admitted the all mistake and apologized, he remembered my phone reservation. But I still don't understand why the restaurant would treat its customers this badly. I lost the trust of a dear friend through this experience. I'm very disappointed as I liked the restaurant. In particular, this waitress's attitude is the worst for a customer service professional. I think the company needs to improve. read more

We had lunch hear a fee days ago and it turned out to be a really good restaurant so we decided to come back for dinner and try their A5 wagyu filet mignon. Everything was delicious, staffs were friendly, quiet environment. I recommend this place to anyone who likes good steak. Will be back again soon read more

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They have incredible miso black cod, the very best I've ever had. The $25 miso black cod entre at lunch time is my go-to. Pay an extra $5 and get coffee, salad, soup, and a dessert. Honestly, what could be better? Other recs: If you're feeling splurgey get the tempura uni. It's wrapped in shiso leaf and then tempura-fried. Service is attentive, coffee is great, matcha ice cream is wonderful. read more

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Took my girlfriend here for a belated Valentines day dinner here! Building Aesthetics Outside: Lights along the lines of the restaurant windows. Regular doorway entry. Nothing special that softly whispers "romantic" Inside: Dimly lit restaurant using yellow lights. Tables with clean, white linens. Wine glasses situated on the table. Clothes napkins are provided as well. Overall, nice romantic ambiance for a slow wine and dinner. Food We went with the five course meal, also known as "Wa Dining Chef's Omakase." This consisted of a bite-sized fancy assortment of French-styled appetizer. It was so much Japanese here, but it was still pretty good. It tasted clean, crisp, and was full of flavorful. It was not too heavy -- just enough to get your appetite going. The second course went with tomato soup, which I thought was okay. Flavor was on point, without the excessive tomato flavor, though it could use a little bit of salt. It was very rich and creamy however, which was what I loved about it. The third course consisted of freshly-made buckwheat soba noodles in a cold soup that I'm not too familiar with, served with shrimp tempura on top. I've never tasted this style of noodle and tempura, so I'm not sure what to make about it. It was not full of flavor, but it did taste very fresh and light, easy going on the digestive system for sure. The main course was then next. That's right, the Waygu beef. My girlfriend decided to get the 4oz Wagyu Filet Mignon from Japan, which is more leaner compared to the 5 oz New York Wagyu beef. When the food arrived, it came in sizzling black oval plate on top of a wooden board. The Wagyu sat on top of the onions, served alongside with freshly made vegetables (i.e. carrot, broccoli, bellpepper) and mashed potatoes. The wagyu was probably the best part out of the entire meal. It was, as many have said, nice and buttery. The knife slices through at ease, and it is extremely full of flavor. It doesn't matter if you get the steak medium rare or medium well (which was what I got and my girlfriend got), the steak remains nice, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Lastly, for desert, my girlfriend got the green tea creme brulee and I got the chestnut creme brulee, served with a nice cup of tea. As you can see in the pictures, it was presented nicely. Similar to the pictures, it tasted just as nice as it looks. It was sweet, but not too sweet to the point where you squirm. It was also soft and fluffy as well. Combined with the berries and dotted syrups (which are different for each creme bruleee choice -- i.e. chestnut, vanilla, or green tea), it's quite a nice way to end the meal. Edit: Also want to mention that dinner time is only from 6-9pm. I was there from 6:10pm roughly and got out at 8:00pm. Get there early if you are going for the five course dinner or else you won't give chefs time to prepare a nice feast for you and your bae. TLDR; +Romantic ambiance where casual wear is pretty common +All other meals in the five course meal is OK, except for the Wagyu steak, which is superb +Arrived at ~6:15 pm, got out at 8pm (arrive early if you are getting 5-course meal) +Ambience, Food, Service was A- for me +I think this place ruined steak for me. I cannot see steak the same way anymore LMAO. read more

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Lovely course-dining experience for any occasion! HOW-TO-ORDER: - Highly recommend adding $3 or $5 for a course meal. - We added $5, which includes salad, choice of soup, coffee/tea, and dessert! And ALL of these items were excellent and completes your meal! Worth the extra $5! - Additional $3 includes all of the above except dessert? Check with the restaurant FOOD: - Variety of options from fresh fish to steak and pasta! - Skirt Steak: Great quality & cooked perfectly. The sauce also complements the meat so well. - Pescatore Blanca: Fresh ingredients and good amount of seafood in the dish. Tastes light but flavorful. - Scallop Mentaiko Pasta: Cream pasta with a mix of spicy mentaiko -- excellent! A little too creamy for my taste but loved the combination. Not to mention the perfectly cooked pasta and scallops! INTERIOR/PARKING: - Limited seating in a home-y space! - Feels like visiting a relative's home for a meal :) - Perfect for any occasion (with smaller parties) - Plenty of parking spaces shared with other businesses in the plaza Will be back for another delicious home-cooked style Japanese meal! read more

For my 400th review, I'd like to dedicate this to Inaba Steakhouse. I was brought here as a surprise on Valentine's Day. Reservations were set for 6pm, but upon arrival, a certain handsome gentleman's name wasn't found on the list. However, 10 minutes later, the hostess walked us to a table. Nice save. There was a pre-fix menu just for Valentine's Day, but we really just came for the wagyu steaks. We each had our own wagyu steak cooked medium-well, and they served it just right, along with mash potatoes (really flavorful, yet light) and veggies (just as tasty, but not greasy). Overall, the portion was just right and everything I ate didn't leave a heavy feeling. There's even room for dessert! A strawberry creme brulee was shared and it wasn't too sweet, but some parts of it were cold, which led me to think it wasn't freshly made. Even so, it was still yummy. All in all, nice ambiance inside, no need to shout to have a conversation, and service was great. Hoping the bf and I will be back here soon! read more

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I promised the manager on my birthday dinner that I would return to try their lunch offering and give them a proper review, so here I am. Inaba's lunch menu is somewhat different than their dinner menu. Japanese Wagyu Steak is still here ($35, cheaper than dinner), there are more "cheaper" steaks during lunch hours (Skirt steak, NY steak, Angus grade) vs the high end courses meal and mouth watering seafood. Lunch menu focus more on simple pasta dishes, salads, and soup on top of the steaks, at a much more affordable prices (daily special set for $15 USD). However, their quality did not compromise with the price. You still get the high quality food with finest ingredients, excellent services at much faster rate of serving food (because its lunch, not dinner) and most importantly, cheaper than dinner! We ordered the Cream of Corn Soup ($3 supplement), which was very rich and creamy. Angus Grade Skirt Steak, which was cooked to our liking. Beef was very tender and juicy. House special sauce is still da bomb. It makes the beef even more tender and flavorful (thanks to red wine). The bread is still warm and fluffy (You can't go wrong with their wheat/grain bread). The dessert we received was a bit disappointment. It was a bit dry but still acceptable. I still prefer their ice cream more. That Honey Yogurt ice cream is worth coming back for. You also get a cup of tea/coffee with lunch special menu too. I would highly recommend this place to friends and colleagues. Can't wait to return! read more

Torrance - the city without a fine steakhouse. Yeap...none whatsoever. Inaba Steakhouse is deserving of 5-stars. Don't base or compare Inaba Steakhouse to a Ruth's Chris or Morton's, there's no comparison. The establishment is no frills. The service is impeccable and the food is good!! If you've been to Tokyo, or Japan for that matter, you know what an A5 grade piece of steak is. Inaba has the Wagyu A5 straight from Japan to your table. The servings are small, but you won't be disappointed with the grade. The rib eye comes in 6 or 12 ozs, filet mignon is available and yummy Japanese appetizers. You also get rice and a Japanese-ponzo like steak sauce. I loved my dining experience at Inaba's. I'm coming back for the Wagyu A5 next time! read more

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Found this place on Yelp!! WOW!!! Made a reservation @700pm on a sunday! I was greeted by Sao-Ri, our server she was very, very polite and her service was impeccable. I ordered the 5 course dinner with the Inaba Premium New York Steak. The chicken salad with mustard vinaigrette, next came the beet creme soup, then the baked halibut, and finally the Inaba Premium Selection New York Steak where the cows are raised from Washington State, next month will try the Wagyu Steak which is imported. *****Just a precaution, the steak will come out on a sizzling plate, so push your plate away from you and you might need to use your lap napkin to cover you so you wont get oil splatter on you or your clothes once the server puts the sauce on the plate. The steak was divine, juicy, and had a nice flavor. This was the highlight of the dinner! The sauce that accompanied the steak complemented the steaks. It was a soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, onion sauce. They brought white rice too. The dessert was a creme catalan, like a creme brûlée but thicker and they brought out a creme catalan made from green tea!! The after-dinner coffee came with the meal and that completed the dinner. Food-Excellent Service-Excellent Ambiance-nice romantic spot Dont let the strip mall fool you! Will be back again! Thanks again SAO-RI. read more

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Excellent food and service. Very spacious. Decor is simple but neatly, meticulously positioned. It was raining the night we came, they actually walk out with us with umbrellas over our head to our car! I got the omakase. It comes with a sashimi platter, Japanese Sweet Potato soup, soba noodles, wagyu new york steak, cod, dessert, and tea/coffee. Everything was delicious from my course. Another person at our table got the sashimi platter. It came with the ususal salmon, yellowtail, albacore, blue fin, and halibut. 3 slices each with radish. It was ok. nothing spectacular . I would stick with the beef or maybe try the lobster. read more

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Happened to find this gem by accident. My wife and I were hungry and had an hour to kill before picking up my son. Never noticed this restaurant- it is in the shopping center with the Ralf's and Lampost Pizza. Once you step into the warm cozy space you are greeted and treated like royalty. It is a Japanese Steakhouse that also serve sashimi. I dare say the quality of the blue fin was up there with Sugar Fish (but without the drive to Manhattan Beach)! The real star is the A5 Waygu beef flown in from Japan - it is the bluefin toro of steaks! Melts in your mouth like butter. Don't settle for so called NY Waygu they serve at other steakhouses- thus is the real deal! I only ordered the 5 ounce New York cut - but the quality filled me right up! Did not realize that for only $14 more you can the Waygu as part of prixe fixe 5 course dinner. Will definitely be back and you should too! read more

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Went for v-day take out. Filet, ribeye, lobster mash and asparagus. The meat was cooked perfectly. Nice pink warm middle. Surprisingly good temps for take out. Mashed potatoes were decedent. Server was nice for the pick up. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Ribeye, filet, asparagus and lobster mashed potatoes - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Awesome, will be back. Got the omakasae appetizer box and it was a hit. Need to call a day in advance but totally worth it. The steak was soooo good. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

When this Saturday for lunch for my husband's birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. Great presentation great service.. I had the ribeye steak and he had the black cocked. It was awesome. read more

Best mentaiko pasta in the South Bay. They are known for their steak but everything is delicious and well made. I love ordering their pasta- the waygu bolognaise and the mentaiko linguine. Their tempura is also very thin and light and comes with various salts as well as tempura sauce. This is part of the whole Inaba chain. There is Inaba the tempura bar (in Torrance), Inaba the sushi spot (in Manhattan), and this Inaba (the steakhouse). The quality of the food is always spot on and the presentation is great. Today we also tried the roasted duck. The service is amazing and everyone is so nice. read more

One of the best Japanese restaurants!!! Then the price is reasonable. Nice chef and customer service. I usually go to lunch time. Their hamburg is my favorite dish. Add lunch set B!!! read more

One of my FAVORITE places in Torrance :) A little history: This place has been in business for quite a while now, but it used to be called "Inaba Steak House". The menu used to be a bit smaller, with the omakase course being the real go-to, or you can order steak and other entrees a la carte. So because of that, this restaurant was a "special occasion" place for me since I don't really go for 5 course meals every weekend. Fast forward to 2016/17: They add a bunch of appetizers to the menu and this place now doubles as a "sake-house" where you can enjoy some appetizers and good alcohol on a weeknight, as well as a romantic special occasion restaurant. Food: If it's your first time, please please please order the "5 bites" appetizer. (also part of the omakase course if you like courses). I ALWAYS get this dish no matter what, and I don't think I've have the same 5 dishes yet (ok maybe I have, but they usually change something up!). It's beautiful to look at and you get to try a little bit of everything. Some other Appetizer Favorites: -The Kakiage Soba Salad. I've never seen anything like it elsewhere. Runny egg mixed with dressing/sauce on a refreshing bed of greens and soba noodles. -Black Cod and Portobello. First of all, I'm not a cod person, but I can't get enough of this dish, especially with beer. Cod and Portobello mushroom tempura diped in Ponzu sauce is pure yum-ness. -Wagyu Tataki. I love this dish. Melt in your mouth seared beef, served either with salt or wasabi. Perfect with wine or sake. For the main course, either a steak or the hamburg steak (or both!) depending on who I'm with. the "steak sauce" here is SO amazing and complements any piece of meat you put it on. I think it's soy-sauce based with ground onions. Service: This place is one of those rare gems in which the service is just as good as the food. Everyone, from the servers to the chefs, is so friendly, attentive and accommodating. looking forward to the next time I get to dine here :) read more

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I've driven by this place for 10 years and finally came in with my family. Food quality, portions and service were all stellar. I would definitely come back. Side note - Fries were great read more

It was our first time and had take out. Steaks were cooked perfectly, staffs were courteous, and the sashimi were fresh! Melted in our mouths. Next time we'll definitely eat there. read more

Had lunch here with my sister and ordered the NY steak and black cod lunch special. Amuse were slices of cream cheese, beef, and tomato+daikon. Fine but kind of forgetting the flavors which should speak for itself. I believe I heard the soup was a cauliflower soup but tasted like a very good chowder. Carpacchio was fish with some kind of orange dressing? I can't tell if it had a hint of citrus, apricot, or something else. Not bad but not a flavor I personally look forward to. Entrees were good. Ordered medium rare NY steak cooked well and tasty but a little hard to cut. Sauce that came with is better than an A1 sauce but not memorable or changes the steak flavor that much. Really enjoyed the black cod miso taki. Had a sweet miso flavor which makes me think white miso. Fish was tender and not overcooked. Both entrees came with mashed potato,bell peppers, salad, and a side of white rice. Dessert was tiramisu and choice of tea, both which I enjoyed. Although not all the courses were to my taste, the atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, servers good and I don't have a fault hence the 5 star. read more

Great service. Food is delicious. Pricey but a great place to celebrate special occasion meal

Great service, great food for a mini mall near my in laws. Took the family here for lunch after family photos and the service and food was great. Great prices for combo meals and can't beat the endless champagne for $6! I had the chirashi which came with nice thick slices of fresh fish, my husband got the uni pasta (was too tomato-y for my liking), kids tried some rolls, in laws got a combo and the sea bass and both enjoyed their meals as well. Next time we will try the steak! Will be back with a steak update :) read more

We went here tonight for dinner and we loved it! When we arrived they had a cute table setting for the baby and a high chair ready! They also brought a kids cup without us having to ask. The food was incredible! Our favorite was the black cod, age dashi tofu, and miso cream cheese. My father in law loved his omakase rib eye steak set too! Service was great and the food and drinks came out in a timely manner. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here last night for the Fiance's birthday, and we had a great experience! The service was great. Our server was very attentive, friendly and always made sure everything was good. The food was delicious! We ordered the Wagyu sushi, Shrimp and Calamari tempura, Salmon Lover Roll, and the Wagyu filet. Everything tasted great. The filet, of course, was absolutely amazing and buttery (this was the main reason why we came here). We also ordered desserts; the creme brulee and brownie, and we were also given a little birthday dessert as well. This is located in a little shopping center right near Ralphs. This restaurant was definitely a hit for us, and we will come back! read more

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First time coming here after having seen it for years. I was surprised by the great quality and even better customer service. Very impressed! read more

Great food. Excellent service. Celebrate special occasions here. Good to make reservations before you go.

Amazing. Everything on the menu is delicious. You are paying for quality over quantity. My favorite thing on the menu is the lobster tail with uni. This is my new go to special occasion restaurant in the South Bay. WA is definitely a hidden gem. I wish I could eat here everyday. read more

Food was good and service(Yuriko) was superb! I wish they had sushi, though. I recommend this restaurant. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in town. No where else has the same standard of quality for their ingredients and creative fusions. I came here with my husband and mom and they both loved it too! read more

Good food but the desserts were really bad, I have a big sweet tooth so desserts at the end of the meal are really essential to me. The strawberry cake tasted too syrupy sweet and artificial instead of creamy and fluffy and the tiramisu was melting on the plate. Tasted gooey. Needs to be refrigerated more or stuck in the freezer for a little before serving. But it's not like anyone comes solely for the desserts so it's whatever. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is a high end, hidden gem. The quality of the food is superb and worth the price. I was equally impressed with everything I was served, especially the wagyu steak and foie gras. They were my favorites! I would want to come back here more often but just need to prep my wallet first! read more

I always love their soup... they never disappoint you. The service is always excellent, warm cozy ambience with great food! Their curry is also tasty, please try if you are a curry lover. read more

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