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If you want real Japanese vibes in Torrance, you need to try Waraku Japanese Dine & Bar not your typical sushi spot-- this place feels like a cozy izakaya with home-style Japanese dishes. the sashimi is next level, so fresh it literally melts they even bring fish from Osaka, which explains the quality from kaisendon to unagi egg bowls and crispy karaage, there are so many good options every bite is worth it.
Waraku is such a fun gem if you're craving simple, thoughtful Japanese food done really well. I stopped by for their lunch special and was pleasantly surprised by how much value and quality they packed into one meal. The set came with the most decadent chawanmushi--silky, savory, and incredibly comforting. I chose the cold soba, and the dipping sauce was beautifully balanced with a deep umami flavor that wasn't overly salty. One small detail that really stood out to me was the wasabi--it tasted fresh, mild, and clean, without that harsh, chemical bite you sometimes get elsewhere. The lunch also included a light side salad with a sesame dressing and a mini negitoro bowl. The rice was perfectly seasoned, and the fish was incredibly fresh--it all felt very intentional and well executed. Service was warm and seamless, with the team working together effortlessly to take care of guests. The ambiance is clean, calm, and understated, making it a great spot to slow down and enjoy a quiet, satisfying meal.
This spot is definitely fine dining. The quality of the food really stands out...every bite melts in your mouth. It's light yet filling and packed with flavor. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but completely worth it for the quality you're getting. I had the salmon and yellowtail bowl, and it was incredible. I also tried my sister-in-law's bluefin bowl and my boyfriend's cooked salmon, and honestly, I can't even choose a favorite because each one had its own unique flavor and was equally delicious. From the outside, it looks small, but don't let that fool you there are several room options inside. The customer service was excellent as well. I'm already telling my boyfriend we need to go back.
I was craving some japanese food, so me and my friends came here after we had just landed at LAX. We arrived around dinner time, and didn't have to wait much at all, practically seated instantly. I ordered the chiraishi bowl and we all got the karaage to share. The restaurant is a bit more upscale and classy, but you can still go regardless of if you're dressed up or not if you're worried about that. The karaage was crispy, hot, and delicious when it came out, and was a good sharing size. The chiraishi bowl was delicious. Every single piece of fish was so yummy and had little to no fishiness along with a good texture. It is definitely a bit on the pricier side, but if you are looking for quality fish, this is another spot that you should come to.
Came right at opening on Saturday 5:30 PM with a reservation and were seated immediately always a good start. We arrived early and grabbed chestnut soft serve next door, and even at 5:15 there was already a line forming. By opening, about 1/4 the dining room was filled. Maybe 6-7 tables? Right at opening!! By 6:30 I'm pretty sure the whole restaurant was filled and every table was Japanese or Asian families. That's when you know you're in the right place. Food I ordered: Teppanyaki wagyu was so good we ordered a second one, no hesitation. Chu toro bowl: 9/10, beautifully fatty and balanced. Omakase sashimi (7/10, 8 pieces): high quality overall, though 2 cuts didn't quite hit for me. 5 oz steak: 8/10 Toro sashimi: 9/10 Ankimo: 8/10 Pro move: saved the rice from the chu toro bowl to pair with the omakase and steak. Notes for fellow food people: ama ebi doesn't come with a fried head. Jumbo clam was solid (per my date) cuts aren't as big but they are fat square shape. Service was efficient, food came out quickly, and the pacing was smooth despite a full house. Great quality across the board. Total bill was 214? With everything we got not too bad. Yes pricey but other places would've been over 300 easily! Would absolutely return.
Was excited to check out this authentic Japanese restaurant, which is known to ship their fish directly from Osaka. Located in a small strip mall in Torrance, parking is free and plenty in the mall lot. Came on a Monday night and did not need to wait for a table for two. Their menu is simple and highlights what everyone is undoubtedly there for, fresh sushi and chirashi bowls, although I did see some hot food options like curry and udon for people who want something cooked. I love my tuna so settled immediately on their special of the day, the Otoro bowl, which was a fair price including complimentary miso soup. Sadly there were not too many pieces of tuna, and while creamy, could not replicate what you can find in the Japanese fish markets. Still was a good meal, just found myself hungry at the end of it.
If you're craving a fresh, clean sashimi bowl, this is the spot. I came here Saturday night with a friend and had some of the smoothest, freshest fish I've had in a long time. I ordered the chūtoro bowl (their special), and wow. The fish was incredibly rich and buttery, with that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture that almost coats your tongue. Super delicate, slightly sweet, and just indulgent in the best way. I ate it way too fast and was genuinely sad when it was gone. The bowl alone didn't quite satisfy me, so I'd definitely recommend adding an appetizer. The takowasa was great, bright, briny, and refreshing. The wasabi wasn't overpowering, which let the octopus really shine. I also really enjoyed the chicken karaage, crispy, juicy, and super comforting. Ask for mayo, they'll happily bring some out. The space itself is beautiful, modern, clean, and relaxed with a solid drink selection. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and yes, even the bathroom was spotless. I really hope this place gets busier because the food absolutely deserves it.
The last time I visited this place, it was still called Wadatsumi. I was impressed with their hot dishes then, and I'm still impressed with the hot dishes now. It's a lovely little store retaining the same decor and furnishings. The service is still fine as well. I got the unagi tamago bowl, yellowtail collar, seaweed salad, chawanmushi, Ankimo, and beef curry. The standout was definitely the unagi tamago bowl. Both the eel and the egg were cooked well over a bed of fluffy rice. Great flavors all around and a decent portion size. The yellowtail collar was grilled to spec, crispy skin and flaky meat. There was a hint of fishiness so maybe the fish isn't the absolute best, but still quite good for what you can get in America at this price. The chawanmushi is also good like how I remember it. Made with some dashi so extra flavorful. The seaweed salad is nice if you need some vegetables and comes with a fairly standard Japanese dressing. Ankimo was cooked very well, very soft and served with nice vegetables to pair. I do enjoy the beef curry flavor wise more than a place like coco ichibanya, but it was not the hottest. Definitely a solid place to come to if you're looking for a hot Japanese meal, but I can't speak on the sushi.
Came here with a couple of friends this past Monday for dinner. We made a reservation for 5:45 pm and honestly thought we probably didn't need it. Turns out it was a good call because shortly after we sat down, the place filled up. Once seated, our server gave us some time to look through the menu. The bara chirashi immediately caught all of our attention. The server mentioned they only had two servings left, so we jumped on it. The other dishes ordered were the 3 kinds bluefin tuna box and the bluefin tuna chutoro and negitoro bowl. Everything was delicious. The bara chirashi was the standout and felt really unique. It had scallops, cubed cuts of bluefin tuna, and salmon roe. The sushi rice was seasoned perfectly and tied everything together. The tuna dishes were also fresh and high quality, exactly what you hope for at a place like this. Service was good throughout the meal. The ambiance is what you would expect from a traditional Japanese restaurant with a mix of tables, bar seating, and booths. We sat in a booth and had no problem holding a normal conversation. We will definitely be back, especially to try the unagi bowl and more of the menu. If you're into chirashi bowls, this place is absolutely worth checking out.
Place is spacious but we didn't know the place closes super early on Sundays. We got there around 1pm and it closes at 2pm. I just order the poke bowl lunch special. It was filling for a quick meal. Service was attentive but I felt a bit rushed since tables were getting cleaned rapidly next to us. A bit of rush feeling to get us moving. Food is great. Just a quick jolt to eat.
We had an incredible dinner before heading to a LA Galaxy game. We came in knowing we wanted to try the omakase sashimi and ended up discovering two more amazing dishes. The omakase plate was fresh and beautifully plated. The scallops were sweet and tender. We also tried the chicken karaage, which was fried to crispy perfection. The standout of the night was the rich and tender pork belly that just melted into the flavorful sauce. Paired with a crispy fried soft boiled egg, it created the perfect bite. Service was friendly and inviting. I appreciated our server assisting with a few food allergies as well. We definitely want to visit again.
Waraku is a gem of an Izakaya spot in the Torrance area serving up some fresh seafood imported directly from Osaka, Japan. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a newly renovated interior with a warm vibe and about 5-6 tables for seating. I stopped by for dinner around 7pm with wifey and some friends and we had a reservation. Keep in mind that reservations are highly recommended especially during more peak hours. For their menu, they have a wide range of appetizer, sushi, noodle, and rice dishes to choose from. Our group ended up getting a spread consisting of the Beef Tongue Dry Cured Ham Carpaccio, Bluefin Tuna Bowl, Angus Outside Steak Bowl, and the Dipping Soba with Fried Mushrooms. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here and could taste the quality of the food with every bite. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. I am definitely glad to have stumbled upon this place and to experience their amazing food!
Sashimi is must try here. I came here for dinner one night while in town and loved everything I tried. We started dinner assortment of sashimi. We ordered six different types of fishes and everything was so fresh and tasty. Some of them I might stay away for strong fish smell, they prepared so well, I ended up enjoying all of them served. We shared several other dishes including salad, beef, some more vegetable dishes. All were presented nicely, I enjoyed everything served. I finished the dinner with tororo soba. I think this place is known for good noodle dish. I was already full but somehow I managed to eat soba noodles. Service was very good. I think more than one server was assigned to our table as several different staff came by to take more orders and clear our dishes. Reservation is recommended as they do get busy at dinner time. read more
4 years ago
Fresh fish, good service, okay prices. I love their bowls, their chu toro and negitoro bowl is my go to. Also their sashimi is always good. This place is awesome for a light dinner. Service is awesome, the waitresses were attentive and super polite. The soba we tried was a little underwhelming, a diluted taste. Prices are reasonable but a little high. A dinner for 2 will most likely run you anywhere from $60-100. Plenty of parking in the large lot! read more
2 years ago
My husband gives it a five star since he eats the sushi here and I eat the non-raw items. He said the fish quality is better than other sushi places. The fish collar here is bigger than normal and tasted very good. The tempura battle is very light and crispy, it's different from other tempura and I really enjoyed it. Service her is great. read more
5 years ago
TLDR: Sad and Disappointed. Prices went up. Quality plummeted drastically. For years, this used to be our go to place because the quality of the food was amazing and the prices were very reasonable especially for the lunch menu. This was a 5 star restaurant for the past few years. We loved this place so much that we always raves about it and took all our family and friends here. Today we decided to order our usual roast beef bowls. I was surprised that two beef bowls came up to over $40, but thought it was okay since they're delicious. Unfortunately, as soon as we opened our take out at home, the food we received seemed like it was from a completely different place. We immediately noticed that they shrank the portion size by a lot to a point that it's noticeable. You don't get what you see on the menu anymore. We didn't get as much beef or as much rice like we used to. The beef was tough, bland, and poorly cooked instead of the tender flavorful slices they used to be. They also changed the rice that they use. It used to be really good but now it's just like everyday rice you can cook at home. Even the sauce of the roast beef does not have as much flavor as it used to. We would never recommend the bowls we just had to anyone. We have no idea what happened or what changed, but we should've heeded the warnings from other reviews. We probably won't be going back for a while if other people say the same about their sashimi. We're very sad and disappointed to see another one of our favorite spots lose its quality. I really hope it's just a momentary slump and they bounce right back. read more
3 years ago
The past few months I was starting to think that I didn't really like sashimi anymore, but my meal here proved that wrong. Wadatsumi is located in a plaza with a bunch of other Japanese restaurants. Parking is not an issue in this plaza, and you'll be able to find Wadatsumi easily. There is seating inside the front of the restaurant as well as some private rooms in the back. Service was super fast and I got my food within about (what felt like) 6 minutes of ordering it. My first bite surprised me so much, I did not expect the fish to be so delicious. They definitely use high-quality fish, as it was melt in your mouth and had a firmness to it while still being incredibly soft and tender. The rice they used under the fish was sushi rice, which also tasted amazing. Highly recommend coming here for a very affordable, high-quality, sashimi/chirashi bowl! I will 100% be coming back here. read more
7 years ago
- B r e a k d o w n (+1 stars = rating) * A t m o s p h e r e / C o n c e p t :: +1 star * F o o d / P r e s e n t a t i o n :: +1 star * P o r t i o n / C o s t :: +1 star * S e r v i c e :: +1 star * R e v i s i t :: +1 star A t m o s p h e r e :: Nice, clean Japanese style restaurant with tatami style rooms in the back! Casual spot to hang out. F o o d :: Fish is fresh, the eggs are soft, the meat is cooked correctly and delicious. The rice is delicious with some soy sauce added. They have sashimi in a box that is presented nicely and looks great in photos! C o s t :: I go for lunch with friends and for around $15 ish dollars... you are full! The portion is more than enough! S e r v i c e :: Typical Japanese service so you know you'll be taken care of. They sit on the tatami when taking your order and clear the dishes fast. R e v i s i t :: I've already visited multiple times so this place already earned its revisit star from me! P a r k i n g It can vary depending on the hour but it shouldn't be too difficult to find a spot. read more
Been here a couple of times and I'm always left satisfied! The fish is super fresh and good quality. The food is simple but done really well. Definitely reminds me of Japan! The interior is pretty traditional Japanese just a little darker wood. Service is pretty fast and waiters were attentive. Parking is easy to find in the lot as a bunch of other shops are in the same plaza. read more
7 years ago
Highly praised by my South Bay friends, I was stoked to find out it was nearby when visiting a friend's place. The photos of otoro on their Yelp page looked too enticing to resist so off we went after making a same day reservation. We were seated in the back room with another party away from the main dining room. Our server seemed to show up whenever we needed something so that was great. Sake to kick off the night was another plus. What wasn't good though was them running out of otoro and uni. We came for those two things but settled for red snapper and sea bream sashimi. Though our hankering wasn't really for those, I was very pleased with the freshness of the fish. Their Salmon Ikura Don as well as Roast Beef Don were also winners in my book. A neighborhood gem that serves reasonably priced quality dishes is what Wadatsumi is all about. A shame it's not in my hood. read more
Great food with great service although there was a wait. You can't really go wrong with most Japanese restaurants in the Torrance area and this place is certainly no exception. We ordered the chicken karaage, curry, and a sashimi bowl (i don't remember the exact name) but they were all very delicious and the flavor was up to par. Everything tasted very authentic and did not leave me in a food coma. Will come back to try their other dishes, I'm sure they won't disappoint. read more
3 years ago
Not sure how I haven't dropped a review for Wadatsumi considering it's one of my favorite Japanese restaurants for lunch, in the South Bay. Better late than never so here goes ... If you want to grab lunch, arrive early and don't be surprised if you find others waiting for the doors to open. Ten to fifteen minutes before and you should be fine. Unless you have a large group ... On the same note, parking should be ok too. It gets a little challenging in the evenings and weekends however, if you don't mind walking - it's a sizeable plaza with parking or there's always the side street. Best of all, it's FREE! It's usually busy however the staff is still very attentive and courteous. I've not had one bad experience with staff for any reason in my handful of visits. As for the food, many will tell you their lunch specials can't be beat. I agree but then again, I haven't had a dish I didn't like, lunch or dinner. I especially like their Sashimi and Beef options. So, order what you like and enjoy. read more
4 years ago
Wadatsumi is a hidden gem located in a plaza that sees a lot of street traffic. I stumbled upon the restaurant, while waiting on a red light, while on my way to Del Amo mall. With no dinner plans that night, I visited the place and I was surprised I did not have to wait long. Unfortunately, I may keep this restaurant a secret (despise my positive yelp review). I will definitely come again and again and again. read more
Writing this review with mixed feelings... I was so impressed that I have to write a review... but at the same time I don't want Wadatsumi to become any more popular and start raising the prices. :) While I was in Torrance for a few days for work, I had a free evening so I contacted my Yelp Elite friend Michael O. and Wadatsumi was his recommendation. Can't thank him enough for this. He and I ordered what seem to be some of the restaurant's most popular menu items. Ootoro Sashimi (melts in your mouth!) Wagyu Sashimi (also melts in your mouth!) Roast Beef Salad Special Kaisen Don (colorful and delicious!) Onigiri (rice ball) with Chirimen Sansho Ohitashi Homemade Custard Pudding (it's like flan) All were very good but I particularly enjoyed the Ootoro (extra fatty blue fin tuna), Wagyu Sashimi, and Special Kaisen Don. It was a Wednesday night and the place was pretty full. The kitchen staff/chef?/owner? look like gentleman often came out to service the tables and we chatted a little. He told us how fresh the blue fin tuna is, how they purchase the fish, and that the blue fin tuna they purchase is not frozen. There are so many other items I am interested in trying at this restaurant and I can't wait to come back here. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
I used to like this place. I don't know what happened this time but it was a really bad experience. First off, the restaurant wasn't busy at all when I came in but nobody even bothered to try to sit me down for 10 minutes. That was fine though because the wait is usually long here anyways. The real problem I had was with the food. I ordered the wagyu roast beef bowl and the chirashi bowl. The meat was so chewy I swear my local taco truck had better meat. Also, I sat at the bar so I was able to see the sushi chef making my chirashi bowl. He literally put scrap pieces of sushi (the leftover end part) into my bowl. This would've been fine as long as the fish tastes good because I do understand they gotta save costs and make ends meat (you see what I did there). HOWEVER, it was the fishiest sushi I've had. I couldn't believe how bad it was. It left a really bad fishy aftertaste even after I left the restaurant. I had to wash it down with a slice of pizza. I used to like this place but I don't know what happened. read more
This review is long overdue, as I went to Wadatsumi a number of months ago with my dad. We ordered Wagyu sashimi ($15), Chutoro/Medium Fatty Tuna Bowl ($16.95), Salmon Ikura Bowl ($16.95), and Hot Kake Soba/Plain Hot Soba ($7.95). Although I don't like eating meat, I decided to try the Wagyu sashimi, which was served with salt and wasabi. Holy moly... it was incredible. I would say it was even better than regular sashimi. The tuna bowl and soba were delicious as well. However, I must admit that the Salmon Ikura bowl was a bit disappointing. I didn't enjoy the cuts of salmon that were used and the ikura (salmon egg) was a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, the service was decent and I really enjoyed most of the food that I ordered. I would love to come back and indulge more, especially in some more Wagyu sashimi. read more
Came here for lunch on a weekday after attempting to try out other Japanese spots in the area (that either had a long wait time or the menu wasn't to my liking). The lunch menu seemed to offer a variety of seafood bowls, all of which seemed to be at a good price point. My husband ordered the chirashi and I ordered the assorted seafood. Everything tasted fresh, and each bowl was nicely presented. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. This location is located in a big plaza, so there's plenty of free parking. I'm still trying to explore more of this area, but I definitely wouldn't mind coming back here for lunch! read more
4 years ago
This was my first time coming to Wadatsumi and I was super impressed with how good everything tasted! The fish was so fresh and had a great texture, miso soup was super comforting. The only complaint I have is the amount of rice served, I could barely finish my dish because there was so much rice in the bowl haha, just my personal opinion though. All in all I will definitely visit again! read more
Food- Kaisen don- fresh and flavorful fish with a good selection(would be nice to have the ebi head fried as an option so that I can eat it all) tempura- crispy and tender, but wanting a few more pieces;-) Beer- icy cold and in a frosted mug-- I question the 16 ounces though?? I don't think I'm getting my pint of Asahi! Service- pretty good; attentive, but not in your face Cleanliness - good enough for to me not question it. Bathroom- clean, but not as fancy as some other Japanese places I've been to. But I'm not here to use the facilities. Value- Eggcellent! Parking- Busy, but if you don't mind a small stroll, park towards Mitsuwa. Better chance of getting a spot. read more
4 years ago
Decided to try somewhere new in the area and we decided on Wadatsumi! We were greeted & seated right away and handed menus - a drink menu and the dinner menu that also had the daily special with some of the food directly imported from Osaka. To begin we started with drinks, fresh squeezed lemon chu-hi & The Premium Malts draft beer. Firstly the beer is something we've had in Japan but have not seen in the US, so that was something we really enjoyed! It's similar to a Pilsner and very smooth. The chu-hi was light and refreshing in the best way. Next we ordered takowasa, saba (from daily special), masami braised pork belly, premium beef curry with pork tender katsu and kaisen-don signature sashimi bowl. Takowasa was very good. Octopus tasted fresh and was a great appetizer. The saba (mackerel) was super tasty and fatty in the best way! Masami braised pork belly was delicious and a highlight! It came in a broth with a tempura egg and hot mustard on the side. The pork belly was melt in your mouth tender and paired with a perfect soft boiled tempura egg and with a kick of hot mustard in a sweet mirin-soy type of broth?? HEAVEN! Curry was sooo smooth and rich and the katsu was so lightly breaded and had a good ratio of breading to meat. It tasted like katsu from Japan! Portion was perfect for me and I actually finished my entire meal! Lastly, the kaisen-don was beautifully plated and fresh tasting. It had chef's choice fish (10 cuts of fish), a whole shrimp, tamago, and ikura over rice. Overall, the food was excellent!! For our first time, we were quite impressed with the quality and afterwards commented that it was the best Japanese food we've ever had in the US! We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
I've coming here for years for their fresh seafood dishes and it's has been my favorite Japanese restaurant in the area. They offer a good selection of authentic Japanese food and their Kaisen Don is the closest to what I had in Japan. Can't wait to go back read more
4 1/2 stars. Been here several times, I just which it was located closer to my residence. Located in a strip center which has a 85 degrees Bakery. I've never had issues finding parking here. At lunch the bowls are awesome tasting and include salad and soup. The dinner menu is more of al carte and has a large selection of entree's. Dinner visit - checked out the beef salad, hot sakura soba, chirashi bowl, various seafood and veggie kushiage. Everything was yumm. Be sure to save room for the strawberry panna cotta for a happy ending. Service here is solid and they accept dinner reservations although, I walked in during a weekday early dinner and had no issue getting a table right away. Enjoy! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Quality fish you can taste. It's so fresh and clean. The portion is on the smaller side but gets the job done. Highly recommend the rice bowls they have, also comes with complimentary miso soup. Would come again. read more
3 years ago
Our friend recommended the roast beef bowl and at first I was skeptical on how good it would be just by the name but damn! So good! We also got the sashimi bowls and they were solid too but would go back just for the beef bowl. read more
7 years ago
Simple . Clean . Delicious . Super fresh. I love coming here. I've only been here for lunch so I'm not sure too much on their dinner menus Ordered : - chirashi bowl - roast beef bowl *** - medium tuna and negitoro bowl *** - sashimi lunch plate (this came with cold soft tofu and warm egg pudding*** ) All orders come with a complimentary salad and miso soup. Really delicious! Simple and very clean. For their lunch menus there are two special chirashi bowls but limited to 15 bowls a day each. This is so worth just coming right when they open! Their sashimi and everything is very fresh and top quality. If you want to experience a nice Japanese seafood/ sashimi cuisine ... I would come here and try all their food! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Wadatsumi is open for indoor and outdoor dining! They finally have about 5 tables indoors that can be seated along with the large outdoor tent area with ~10 tables. With how popular Wadatsumi is, I'm glad they were able to expand seating to accommodate more guests. Keep in mind that if you're a party of 2, they can only seat you inside at the counter high tops! We arrived around 11:30 am on Saturday, and there were 5 parties waiting at opening! We were quickly sat down. Ordered the usual Chutoro Negitoro bowl (fatty tuna and the minced fatty tuna with scallions) and the Chawanmushi (hot savory egg custard). During lunch, the bowls come with miso soup and a small salad as well. I must say, the portion of the fish varies each time but the quality is always top notch! The chutoro fatty tuna is really rich and buttery, and a bowl like this anywhere else would cost $25-30 at least. Love peeling apart the shiso leaf on the bowl and sprinkling it on the fish for a variety in flavor! The chawanmushi is a great side item - a Japanese version of the Korean steamed egg. Compared to the Korean dish the egg is a lot smoother (almost like pudding) and contains chicken, fish cakes, and ginkgo nuts. The dish is flavored with a light soy broth. This place is a budget friendly Japanese restaurant with a variety of sushi and steak bowls to choose from! It's rare to be seated on the weekend immediately unless it's right at opening, so this may not be the place to dine at if you're in a hurry. I can't wait until the pandemic is over and they open the tatami seating - one of the very few places you can toss off your shoes and sit on the straw floors! read more
A Japanese vendor in the area invited me to Wadatsumi. I get there and its a long line and a huge crowd but all good things are worth the wait. Our group is kind a large, 6 people, and most of the tables are 2 or 4 people so I am guessing we are going to put some tables together, right? Wrong. They take us to a back private room great for 6 to 8 persons and I realize we are sitting traditional Japanese style. On the floor with our legs crossed. Well, as it turns out our legs and feet actually go into a hole or pit underneath the table. This is not true traditional but I am grateful for the accommodations for fat Americans like me. Getting up was another story and the guys I was with had a great laugh but it was really really nice to experience this restaurant. Did I mention we had to take off our shoes to go into the room? Cause we did. All that before we start talking about the food and great service. The waitresses were super friendly, nice and beautiful. Our waitress was really nice explaining the food to the members of our group that were not internationally "aware". As for the food, the prices were very reasonable for the caliber of food; which is why the restaurant was so packed. I had the sashimi combo and it was superb. At just under $15, it was very reasonable and filling. The sashimi was fresh and I enjoyed all the sides, especially the steamed egg. I love exploring International dishes and while I have had sashimi, miso and most of the dishes. The steamed egg and tofu was new. At least as to how it was prepared here. Hope to come back. I think I'll try the table and chair. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
If you're looking for quality fish that won't break your bank, come to Wadatsumi! I personally think it's better than Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo. Tip: Come for LUNCH, there's pre set menus for $14.95. Come early, it can get very busy and crowded. Your entire party also has to be present to be seated. Parking: open parking lot in a large plaza Food: Assorted Sashimi Deluxe for $14.95. Fresh thinly sliced fish with a ton of sides (seafood omelette, tofu, miso soup, and salad). You'll be very full by the end of your meal. read more
I'd been wanting to come here for a while but it is far for me. Made it in on a Friday afternoon at 1pm. Place is not so big but the wait wait short. My husband and I sat at the stool and can watch the chef making our food. We ordered quite a bit to try. Everything was exceptional, favor, quality and freshness. Services was on point and pricing was reasonable for the quality. The place is clean and cute. No complaint. Can't wait to to come back again. I am a little disappointed that menu is now more limited as there are other địa she's i want to try on the other menu. read more
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1757 W Carson St
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Torrance, CA 90501
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This place is listed today as having outdoor seating. Is it still available? If it is, is it covered or heated? How many people can sit there?…
They don't have outdoor seating anymore
Do you need to make reservation?
If you're having lunch during the week the answer is no. Lunch on the weekend may be crowded, so the answer is yes. If you're going for dinner, I would advise making a reservation.
Are they open on 12/31 or 1/1?
What's a good item to order from there?
They are known for their Japanese Wagyu steak bowls.
Are they open on xmas and new years eves?
Is the veggie tempura vegan?? Made without any animal ingredients?
Veggie tempura is not vegan...to make tempura batter, you need eggs. Also in order to make the tempura dipping sauce, you use bonito flakes as well.
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