Best steak place in South Bay! Hidden gem. Definitely need to make reservations. It is so odd that it is in a strip mall but the service and more importantly the food is excellent. read more

Local hidden gem in the middle of a small mall. Price is definitely on high end but the food quality - particularly meat, seafood and appetizers- never disappoints me. Great vibes, very comfortable seating distance and relaxing BGM. Perhaps salad and dressing can improve a bit, but other than that I'm very satisfied and will absolutely come back. read more

Customer service :5/5 Quality of drink:5/5 Price: $50+ /per I and my bf went there for our anniversary. We made reservations so we didn't have to wait but I really recommend make a reservation before go. We ordered 5 corse meal and everything is grate!! Also server is really friendly and i told her we came here for anniversary then they made us beautiful desserts!!! I definitely go back there again! read more

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Came here for my bf's birthday dinner after reading great reviews. The food and service did not disappoint! We had the Omakase "chef's choice" meal and enjoyed every course. The A5 wagyu was incredible, just melts in your mouth! The restaurant is tucked away in the parking lot, small, intimate but a total gem. Authentic and delicious Japanese food, makes me miss Japan. So happy we found this spot, we will be back! Compliments to the chef and our server who were so welcoming and sweet! ARIGATO GOZAIMASU read more

Came with my husband and kids for my birthday. Everything was so delicious and the service was great. We decided to skip dessert because it was a week night and kids still have homework to do. Our waiter offered to box up a dessert on the house for me to take home. I put the dessert in the fridge. When I opened the box this morning, I saw not only they put a cake, but also a bite of sweet for everyone and write "Happy Birthday" on the inside of the box. So thoughtful hence the five star rating! read more

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

Is this kind of secret place?! I didn't know until recently, but it's amazing Japanese cuisine!!! fastable,we ordered some appetizer which were everything Delicious and artistic!! then, of course we choiced Wagyu for entre. I was totally blown off my mind about Filet Mignon!! It's the most delicious steak I've ever had! and we shouldn't forget about great gently servers. they had always smile and great service. I appreciate that. thanks WA- Dining read more

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Wagyu steak was well worth the trip. Simply nothing quite like that taste of A5! Large separation between tables for those who are conscious about personal space indoors Friendly and courteous wait staff Highly recommend for date night or a quiet evening out read more

I found out about this place from my chopstick wrapper @ Inaba Ichimi-an in Torrance. This restaurant group was pretty consistent in serving delicious foods so I was very intrigued to try it out when I saw it listed @ restaurant.com. Minimum purchase of $35 with your $25 gift certificate. The place itself was very cute. It was kinda romantic and peaceful. Maybe because it wasn't too crowded when we got there. The waitress was very polite and patient. She explained and brought samples of different type of meats. You know how Arnie Morton brought the cart to you with samples of meats and veggies. Yes, just like that..minus the cart...plus a tray. We opted for the combo Wagyu Filet Mignon Steak with Grilled Chilean Seabass. Wagyu Filet Mignon Steak: WARNING!! THE PORTION WAS VERY tiny. I ate my steak in one bite...okay maybe 3-4 bites. Maybe the server got hungry and ate it before serving it to me j/k. The meat itself was very flavorful and delicious. Definitely got my yummylicious seal of approval. 4.5 stars. Grilled Chilean Seabass: It could be better in my opinion. It was good but not great. 3.5 stars. Grilled Veggies: fresh and delicious!! 4 stars. Paired the meal with wine and we got ourselves a delicious meal. They also gave us bread to start the meal. Overall I was satisfied that night. My mind said it was delicious but my stomach started growling after the meal. I guessed I jumped start my metabolism. My only complaints were the portion and the price. I expected a bigger size for the price, good thing we used restaurant.com certificate. 4 stars!! Inaba Steakhouse is yummylicious!! read more

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Once again I find myself playing host and tour guide to a group of guys from Japan, but I'm not complaining. I enjoy showing them around and taking them places to try foods they've never had before. This particular day I asked what they want for dinner and the answer was unanimous, BEEF! I searched Yelp to find something not too far from their hotel. I see Outback Steakhouse *BZZZZT* next! I also see Black Angus, hmm... probably OK but nope. I then see Inaba Steakhouse. It's a solid 4 stars and appears to be a Japanese place, so this should do nicely. I call that morning and make reservations for the 7 of us. Turns out it wasn't really necessary as there were only a few other people in the place when we arrived (6 pm on a Thursday). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#sEXCgM6ll5lXT3zFmNmP2A SERVICE: Our server was nice, very polite and spoke Japanese too, but unfortunately there was a major disconnect somewhere. Either she was distracted by the ear buds in her ears (music or the manager barking orders?) or she didn't understand English as well as it appeared, or there were issues in the kitchen. Everything was going nicely until our entrees started coming out. Something was wrong with 4 out of 7 orders. Entrees were set down in front of people who didn't order them. Also, 3 of us who ordered the 12 oz rib eye, were given the 6 oz portion. This caused LONG delays with getting the correct entrees were re-fired. One guy elected to eat what he had and told them just to cook another 6 oz rib eye to make up for the 12 oz cut he'd ordered. Ultimately half our group were nearly finished with their meal by time the rest of us got ours. On a completely different service note: I was surprised to see these self-serve items available in the restroom. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#k1h-vqRtVub7qsUxScA3Aw FOOD: 3 of our group opted for the "dinner course" (i.e. prix fixe) option. This is 5 courses plus coffee or tea, with a choice of either USDA beef or Cod ($45) or Wagyu beef ($90). 1st course, an appetizer sampler: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#b76sCaU8Id3tWwd-L4yksA 2nd course, corn soup: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#muQ9WD39VzKLfFrqWzT0hQ 3rd course, noodles in broth: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#UYx3tsgsE4NET4Sn9AFkSQ I neglected getting photos of the entrée (4th) & dessert (5th courses), oops! I decided to start with the "homemade buckwheat soba noodle sashimi" ($8). It's served cold with some shredded carrot, soy sauce and a dot of wasabi. This was tasty. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#zmqkK6ak5hZPmsoSQO76Ng http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#OiZskJSzvTyT8Vv4eWQ-sA For an entrée I chose (and eventually got) the 12 oz (USDA) Rib eye, which came with mashed potatoes and veggies ($43). My steak was cooked perfectly, had wonderful flavor, was very lightly seasoned and just delicious! One thing I thought was odd however is, the steaks are served on those cast iron "fajita platters", sizzling and smoking as it's brought to the table. At first I thought was my steak was going to continue to cook (overcook) as it sizzled away in front of me, until I discovered thin slices of onion under it. Smart. Also maybe it's just me, but I found the smoke coming off these sizzling platters to be very unpleasant. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#cqRvCLj7skuDSbHYRYYxNg This thick "sauce" was served on the side. I'm not exactly sure what's in it, but I'm guessing cooked down onions or daikon, soy sauce, maybe a couple other things. It was quite tasty at first, but the more I used, the saltier it seemed to get. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/inaba-steakhouse-torrance#ZltMiMvGJfyN2JsMjIKi6g OVERALL: Our meals were very good. Unfortunately, incorrect orders and frustrating delays dragged our experience down to a much lower level than expected. I was thinking 2.5 stars, but I'll make it 3 since the steaks were so good. read more

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Very high quality fish and polite staff. This is my favorite Japanese place in the South Bay.

Get the Bead Out! Beef, Beef, and more Beef. Good beef. Tasty beef. Juicy Bead. Tender outside and juicy pink inside. Top this off with a nice dining experience and this place is almost as good as it gets. Yummy Bead, small portions, hefty bill...but worth it. Great discount coupon on restaurant.com. Plenty of easy parking. Inaba Soba and Tempura Torrance-Check. Bamboo Ichimiann Soba-Torrance--Check Inaba Ichimiann- Inaba Steak House---Check. Need to try one more. Inaba, Glad you guys have so many good places. read more

This is probably one of the best steaks, if not THE best steak, I've ever had. Yes, it was smaller than most I've consumed, but it was the most tender and delicately marbled that I've ever experienced. I've heard of wagyu/kobe beef before. I think I've even tried it on a couple of occasions. Yet, it's never really stood out as something special. Quality cuts of beef are always enjoyable, but this was a different experience entirely. I had the A5 filet mignon, and upon my first bite, I knew there was something different. The meat was so soft. The knife they gave me was not very sharp, and I was skeptical about whether or not it would adequately cut the meat, but I didn't need to worry. It was truly like butter, although that is a clichéd statement. The texture of the beef actually reminded me of sashimi; it was that delicate. The boyfriend said he didn't want to swallow each piece, it was so enjoyable, and I found myself cutting the meat into small portions so that I didn't waste the experience. I also didn't want to eat the meat with any of the accompanying sides, because I didn't want to ruin the flavor and texture. One thing I didn't love was the way the meat is brought out. It's delivered on a sizzling plate, which is great, but grease splatters all over the place! I was wearing a one-shouldered dress for the evening, and this turned out to be a poor choice. Hot drops of oil or whatever were barraging my chest, shoulder, and arms. I literally had to hold up my lap napkin so that I could protect myself from the shower! Thankfully my dress was dark blue, because the white tablecloth around the platter was discolored from the grease. I went home smelling like meat, and hopefully my dress doesn't end up the worse for our time at the restaurant. I appreciate a sizzling plate just as much as the next diner, but it's an entirely different story when it attacks me and my clothes! The rest of the meal was not as interesting. Although I was a great fan of the cauliflower soup (I could have eaten another bowl of it) and the bread, everything else was merely okay. The salad was a salad, the garlic shrimp were good, the pickled vegetables were just that - pickled veggies, the cod with clams was mediocre, and the dessert (a chocolate cake with ice cream) was just alright. The true star of the evening was the filet. It was so good, that although I am not a cheerleader for its presentation, and although the rest of the meal was less than extraordinary, I feel like I cannot give Inaba anything less than five stars. It was that good. read more

Fancy steakhouse disguied as a casual restaurant! Fancy, because the offerings and the menu is definitely priced like a top flight steakhouse, but the feel and the crowd of the place feels more like a family restaurant. Brought the family here to celebrate my dad's birthday. Made a reservation for Friday but the place didn't really get busy until 6:30 or so. It's located inside a unassuming plaza with Ralph's and you definitely don't expect a steakhouse like Inaba there. There's a variety of options but most of us went for the Inaba Premium Selection Dinner Course, which comes with soup, a first course, choice of steak, and dessert with coffee or tea. The steak, veggies, and sides comes on a sizzling plate, which is what I usually see at steakhouses in Asia. Looks sorta cheap, but the steak's the main star. For the steak, you can choose Angus filet, Prime NY steak or ribeye, or grade A-4 ribeye or filet mignon. Of course, the higher the grade, the smaller in portion the steak. Definitely go for the A-4, as it is the 2nd highest level grade of beef, according to the Japanese's grading scale. Very smooth and tender. The filet mignon was ridiculous soft as your knife just glides through it. I actually went for the A-5 Wagyu ribeye steak instead of the dinner course, and that alone was $70+ Pretty damn expensive for a steak less than half a pound, but I just wanted to try a true A-5 grade piece of steak. It's very good, and I actually think it is better than the wagyu I had at CUT in Beverly Hills. I think the A-4 will do a fine enough job for most people though! The sauce the steak comes with... I have no idea what it is, but damn it is so good. It's like a Japanese shoyu sauce with garlic & onions. When the sauce hits the sizzling plate, the whole restaurant smells like it. Pretty damn amazing. Definitely a small hidden gem in the South Bay. Service was very good, as expected of a Japanese restaurant. Inaba is a great place to come for a good piece of steak. Will come for lunch next time as the menu offering is much more affordable! read more

Booked a reservation for Valentine's Day and had an amazing special. The food was prepared very pleasing to the eye and tasted amazing. The service was great and they were quick to bring the next course. Also gave out roses at the end of our Valentine's Day dinner. Made our day very special and we would definitely do it again next year! read more

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Perplexed Went to dinner, Monday night about 9. Three tables occupied. This is a Japanese Steak place. The white linens imply that it will be a high end place, complete with impeccable service. The overall service and food presentation lacked that. Ordered the Wagyu 5 oz NY steak, advertised as flown in daily from Japan, Grade A-5. Ok, here are my issue. I have suppliers that can get me ungraded, Australian & US Wagyu for $20 for a 10 oz piece of NY steak, multiplied 3X, puts it priced appropriately. I cannot find Japanese A-5 Wagyu for anywhere close those prices. Here is some interesting reading - http://www.buedelmeatup.com/2012/12/04/the-difference-between-kobe-and-wagyu-beef/ So, can this restaurant really get A-5 Wagyu for the price of US Wagyu?? Ok, so the meat appears sitting on a hot plate, next to a 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes and a couple of vegies. The sizzling is dramatic, but my first thought is my steak is continuing to cook! Anyway, definitely Wagyu. But, no seasoning. Seasonings are provided on the side, salt, pepper and a home made steak sauce with Soy Sauce as the primary ingredient. Yes, it was salty. After trying it, no, I didn't use it. read more

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

Wagyu steak for my dads birthday. He's been wanting to try wagyu beef so I found this place. Unassumingly situated in a shopping center, you would never guess that they serve some of the best steak around. The wagyu beef can almost be cut just by using your fork. It's that tender. The first bite of that steak is an experience I will never forget. That melt in your mouth taste is the true feeling of "umami". You get what you pay for, and it is well worth the price for the food experience of a lifetime. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Wagyu A5 steak cooked medium rare. Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

3* for a Japanese steakhouse experience. 2* for a steakhouse experience. 2.5* for food. I'll round up cuz the server was very sweet, and pretty attentive. Things you should know before coming here for dinner. 1) it's a Japanese take on a steakhouse, so a lot of dishes from appetizer to dessert had a Japanese spin to it.... think Japanese fusion steakhouse (e.g. salad w soba noodles, dessert with miso ice cream, etc...) 2) the steak is served on a sizzling hot plate (ala Hong Kong style cafe) so be sure to order your steak on the more rare side cuz your steak will be sitting on this hot plate while you are eating it. 3) yes they have 'premium' cuts of meat - though served in smaller portions - for everything, expect Japanese portions (normal portions) not glutenous American portions hahaha. Now the food: Seared foie w/ duck breast, not bad... thought the duck breast was a bit tough and the skin needed to be seared crispy, but the foie was good and for $9 it was decent. The steak...the beef has an interesting flavor... they must marinate it in something but not sure what. It was just ok for me. Comes with a side of their house 'steak sauce' which I think is ponzu with grated daikon radish - Which I didn't care for so I ate my steak sans sauce. Sides were bell peppers & potatoes right on the hotplate, I didn't move them off in time and it burned a bit =( ... They do however place a small slice of onion between the steak an hotplate to prevent the steak from burning. Yuzu ice cream which is made in house and it was a good new thing for me to try....pieces of zest and maybe even apple junks in it... though one bite did have a chunk of ice in it - but it was still good to try. read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Cutest butter dish ever!!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I'm a happy costumer. The dinner we have from each coarse meal is amazing . My 1st time with my friend dining for her late birthday treat. I highly recommend this place to everyone. read more

My friends took me to the steakhouse for my birthday lunch. Japanese own. It's Inaba group. I love Inaba and Ichimi Ann soba restaurants in South Bay. So I took my family for my father in law's birthday, they love their service and meals. When you make a reservation for a birthday, ask them to make a customize message on the cake. they will do it for you! the around their restaurant is not beautiful...but the inside of the restaurant is clean and low-key. read more

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

AMAZING SERVICE AND FOOD. And I'll explain why. This weekend marks my mother's birthday and my parents' 30th wedding anniversary. So it was really important for my boyfriend and me to choose a somewhat expensive restaurant that would celebrate the two events perfectly. So we turned to Yelp and found this place, which was not only close to my house, but also offered a Western-Asian fusion food. So I called to make a reservation and explained my situation to one of the servers. I work in downtown area, so there were loud sirens and cars zooming by, but the server was very patient and listened to me trying to convey my ideas as louds as I could. When I hung up the phone, I had the feeling that things were going to be OK. The restuarant may be a bit small, but it is spacious. Offen times, these fancy restaurants put the tables too close together, so I get the feling that I'm part of next table's conversation, and vice versa. But at Inaba, the tables are kept at a distance that you know your conversation will only be yours. When we walked in, the servers came immediately with straw baskets so that all the ladies with their purses could put them down on the floor without getting it dirty. Now THAT's an idea! All the ladies thought it was neat :) As for the food, their steaks are so tender and delicious. We ordered all the $40 course steaks, and no one left out a piece. The vegetables are cooked with a sweet sauce, like what you would eat in a Japanese steakhouses. The dessert was amazing. The gato-chocolate was a chocolate lava-fudge that was rich and delicious, and the creme brulee-like dessert had ice cream instead of cream. And the sweet thing about the servers was that they came with the desserts all decorated with messages like "happy birthday" and "happy 30th wedding anniversary" with a candle and little banners on toothpicks. How sweet! The food itself was superb, but the service really took it to new heights. The restaurant is probably best for a special occasion, but not for weekend eats. But we all enjoyed eating at Inaba, and we'll definitely go back if we are in the area for something special. Just heads up: the restaurant doesn't open until 6PM, so if you are inviting someone who is usually on-time or arrives early, then make the reservation around 6:30 instead. read more

Not sure why we didn't try this place sooner. High quality food, beautiful presentation and very friendly service. Well worth the money!!! One of our favorite places to eat! read more

Delicious 5 course lunch for $35 with superb service. Loved the yellowtail carpaccio, corn soup, duck appetizer, jidori chicken and shrimp and excellent dessert and green tea to finish. True Japanese gourmet meal. read more

We've been coming here twice a month since we found out about this place (from Japan Up magazine then read reviews here) last year... although, since December... thanks to the Holiday Festivities... we're broke! So we're trying to limit our expenditures... and it's been very very hard... =`( Euno's right... once you have Wagyu beef, it's hard to go back in eating regular steak. And if you really love steak, then you do know that the best cut is where you see the marbling of the fat... Location: Kinda hidden by a grocery market. Service: Because they already know us... they've been very generous. Although, our first visit was quiet pleasant. Very friendly and the food came out just in time. Ambience: Every time we come here, there's only about 3-4 tables including us. Yes, it doesn't look fancy. It's casual, not the kinda place where you'll feel out of place if you're not all dress up. Very quiet... gives you that vibe where you just want to relax, drink wine and savor every bite of that expensive wagyu beef. =D Food: Wagyu steak is very very good... melts in your mouth. Duck confit and foie gras... really delish. Wagyu beef carpaccio is to die for... definitely a must! Although, one time the cut they gave us was not good (a little chewy and you can see the ligaments - so we complained about it). Desserts are just so-so. read more

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The service is impeccable! The food, drinks, and dessert quality is great! The ice cubes in the iced coffee is made of coffee!! The presentation of each item is done with such care. There drink menu is very good. I love this hidden gem of a place. It is by far one of the best places to dine in Rancho Palos Verdes. The ambiance is so elegant and understated. We come here at least once a week. read more

Located in a plaza with Ralphs, Lampost pizza, and a few other places. Inaba does not not give any hints the the gems inside. The interior and staff have a very homey feel. Came in with a few friends of mine and were seated promptly. No matter how good their bread is, don't gorge yourself on their bread as its a hint of things to come. I had their rib eye Omakase and it did not disappoint. Flavorful, cooked to perfection. I would recommend anyone looking for a nice meal to stop by Inaba. read more

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I come here often for lunch with my girl friends. It's clean, small restaurant. I don't think it's traditional Japanese food but their sushi and sashimi is fresh, all the dishes are pretty tasty and it is reasonably priced. Very easy, casual place to go. read more

Since the restaurant is located in a so-so plaza and we wanted just grab a quick lunch I kind of dressed down for the occasion (t-shirt and short). Once we entered the restaurant I realized I was definitely underdressed. The tables and chair were cloth covers and ambiance was of mid/high-end restaurant. The waiter was very attentive with first notch service. The mixed green salad was fresh and well seasoned. The prime rib eye steak meat was of excellent quality and cooked to the correct level of doness. We closed the lunch with a nice crema catalane dessert. The price reflects the setting of the restaurant and the portion is on the small side. However the quality is of first notch for sure. read more

Service: 5 stars Attentive and friendly. Took our order promptly and our food arrived promptly. Waitress even walked us to the door as we left. Food: 4 stars There were two different 5 course prix fixe courses to choose from in celebration of Valentine's Day. We went with the $60 (Premium Selection cuts of steak) vs the $40 (Certified cuts). First course: Albacore Carpaccio - 3 stars Second course: Spinach Soup - 5 stars Third course: Seared Foie Gras w/ Duck - 4 stars Main course: Premium Filet Migon - 4.5 stars Dessert: Green tea and vanilla creme brulee - 3 stars Drink: Green Tea served in cute tea pot and cup. The Spinach soup was one of the best soups I've tasted! It's up there with the Butternut Squash soup from Bouchon. The steak was super tender! I also tried the Ribeye which was a bit more tough but a bit more flavorful than the Filet Migon. Parking: plenty of parking in the shopping center. read more

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I went to Inaba steak house for lunch and everything was so good I will definitely come back. I ate Hamburg steak and there was bread too Corn soup and short cake for desert. It is not that expensive read more

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The best Japanese Restaurant I've eaten at! They Server bluefin toro and let me tell you it melts in your mouth like BUTTER!! One of the many reasons why I love going back there. Highly recommend this place if your looking to have a tasteful dinner date with your spouse. read more

Mama got paid on Friday so guess who went and got a nice steak dinner. This girl. The best steak I ever had was in Kobe, so I figured this Japanese steak house would be a good one to try. Soup= Tomato Cream Bisque. Didn't expect it to come chilled, but the delicious little crumblies on top made it alright. App= Calamari & Shrimp Fritto. Delicious. I don't normally don't like shiso cuz it can be overpowering, but being that it was fried w/the fritto the flavor was just right and complemented the seafood perfectly. The tomato ragu was good, but the yuzu alioi was damn good. Main= 6oz Rib-eye, Medium rare. Sautéed enoki mushroom, spinach & sweet potato ragu. The steak was good, but that's about it. I was expecting to be blown away, but sadly was not. The steak sauce was the bizness tho, and I was pleasantly surprised by the enoki. Dessert= Gorgonzola pound cake. A little dry, but the fresh cream and raspberry sauce saved it. The fig was nice too. Service was great. And so was the house red wine. The bathroom is equipped with air freshener, mouthwash and q-tips. I'm not exactly sure why they had q-tips, but I used 2 of them. read more

I've lived in the Palos Verdes area for fifteen years and have never been to this restaurant till now. It just has no curb appeal, looks like a boarded up out oif business strip mall shop from the outside in a non-descript mall next to a Ralph's. The inside is better but still looks like a seventies style restaurant. So the stars are all for the quality of the steaks at very reasonable, downright bargain prices for the quality and taste. I guess that's why it's been in business here for so long. Had the tasting menu with Wagyu new York steak and the highlight is the steak which was excellent, like CUT level. The other dishes are ok. Next time I'll skip the omakase and just get the steak and a side. Don't let the appearance deter you from the best tasting steak in the South Bay. read more

Came here for a family celebration. Delicious food, excellent service. My teenagers told me to say the dessert is KIDNAP THE CHEF GOOD. And let's be honest, bougie teens are basically impossible to impress, so.... read more

Don't know how we missed this place for so long. Wanted to get my friend a proper steak meal for her 40th and this was exactly what I was hoping for. She loved the wagyu steak. I always try to get black cod if it's on the menu and their miso cod was so good. Had to get the assorted tempura with four salts just to know why four salts would be needed. It was so delicious. Will definitely be on our go-to list from now on. read more

This place is so delicious. The staff there treats toy like you are at their home. They pay attention to detail and the quality is out of this world. The flavors are a symphony. Truly wonderful place. read more

Inaba Steak House is a little jewel in the South Bay. The staff is so helpful, the restaurant is comfortable and very clean and the food is Delish. The fish is so fresh and presented beautifully. The beef is outstanding and the tempura is so, so, so good. We have been there for dinner and for lunch. The sashimi salad is a perfect lunch. Go with an appetite and enjoy every dish. read more

Food tastes great even cold after a long Valentine's day take out wait. My husband waited 1 hr past our pick up time but what can you expect on a covid Valentine's Day. Ribeye and filet were great. Salmon sashimi was stellar. Jidori chicken Caesar was tasty. Only thing we wouldn't reorder is the lobster tempura. We'll be back here for sure! Might try some of the bowls for lunch. read more

I love this place. The service is top notch and the food is always really consistent and delicious. The servers are well trained and they always look after you. I enjoy taking my parents here on their birthdays because they always have a great experience. If you are looking for a good fine-dining restaurant in the Palos Verdes area, then I highly recommend this place. Great for special occasions. I attached some photos of the lobster and scallops pasta on my last visit. read more

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A potential gem (confirmed by CH and Yelp reviews) located in the southern most part of Torrance in a strip mall.... isn't that usually where the best sushi places are located? In strip malls? I got a little excited. When I heard that they serve 4-5oz of grade A-5 Wagyu steak imported from Japan for less than $60 (Cut wants $120 for 6oz of Wagyu, not sure of the grade), I rearranged my calendar to trek my way to Torrance to eat at this steak house that might make me never return to Beverly Hills for steak again. Grade A-5 is the absolute highest in Kobe Beef and is not available in the US. Well, you know when it is too good to be true. It probably is. And when someone is good on paper, he/she usually is bad in bed, or in this case, good on paper, atrocity to the palate. 1st courses A - Kobe beef carpaccio - it was FROZEN! WTF??? Don't these people know that they should dry-ice this stuff while importing? My guess is that they have so little patrons that they need to end up freezing their meat to prevent them from going bad. 1st courses B - scallop/soba salad - Sounds cute, right? Looks cute, right? Well, again, looks are deceiving. The scallops were far from fresh and they were very over cooked. The soba was OK enough but the sauce was some funky caramel/peanut blend? WTF? Whatevers this place is known for the steaks so I left the mediocrity of the appetizers slide. Little did I know that was when I shoulda called for the check and left. Main entree - Grade A-5 Wagyu filet mignon (4oz) and NY Steak (5oz) - These were presented like a plate from Black Angus (see local photos). However, I did not want to judge by looks alone so I cut away. The steaks were... how do I describe it? Lifeless? Tasteless? Not like toro like what the other reviewers have said. What kinda toro are y'all eating?? WTF? Don't even let me get started on the desserts but this isn't a dessert place so its irrelevant anyways. I was reluctant to write this review.... because we were the only patrons at this establishment the entire evening (I did read that they are part of the I-Naba company so I'm sure they aren't starving). However, I wish someone with a palate for top notch steak wrote a review before I drove 20+mi there and wasted $200 on a dinner for 2 (not including alcohol, we brought our own cuz their wine list had the likes of Mondavi that I can get at any grocery store). read more

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I sooooo wanted to love this place, A-5 Wagyu, I'm on my way to try that! There were good points and there were bad points so let's just be nice and say this place was "okay". The good points are easy to see, comfortable feeling, very good service, good desserts. Then the disappointment sets in... One of our party ordered the mini wagyu fillet/mini glazed cod combo. Fish bones in the cod. I know, it's hard to de-bone cod, but this is a 4 ounce piece, you can't find a bone free piece that small at these prices??? The steak, ordered medium rare, was medium and almost medium well when it sat on the sizzling plate (hint: a four once piece of lean meat should not rest on anything hot). We ordered a pretty decent vine at a pretty decent price, the bottle came pre-opened with no cork presented, always a red flag. I checked the bottle and it was a younger vintage year. When I pointed it out to the wine server he was not at all surprised and then said I could try it and decide if i wanted to change it. Not a bad start to a recovery but don't open my wine until I've approved it unless you are paying. I mentioned this to the manager and they knew they were out but forgot to change the menu... I'm still not sure how I feel about this. The wine was still pretty good so we let it drop. But just when I ready to blow this place off, the chef made us a special dish by way of aplogy for the wine. Hmmmmm, okay now I'm conflicted, pretty good recovery. Finally, none of us cared much for the A-5 Wagyu, it is actually too lean and too soft for out steak craving. But those that had the non-Wagyu versions of the various steaks said they were very good. The staff, with the wine exception, did everything they could to make this dining experience a special occasion so I will be going back but with lowered expectations. read more