I've seen this place for 20 years in route to LAX. I always thought one day I'll eat there, my wife…read morealso wished it and that day was yesterday... OMG!! We asked for The Deluxe Sushi plate and their special Spicy Ramen and of course Edemame... Amazing, there was some pieces of fish that in my ignorance I never tried before... fresh and flavory... the Spicy Ramen with a couple of pieces of pork belly and the flavor... extraordinary!!! They offer my wife a shot of a very rare delicious plum wine. The venue is old but clean and lighted. The service was very polite and quick... it's no cheap but if you like that kind of expert cuisine it's worth it... try it

Do not get the Chirashi bowl from this place. It's just rice, rice and more rice. Only about 4 or…read more5 pieces of raw fish, 1 Shrimp, 2 small pieces of Japanese omelette and 2 small pieces of eel. Am still hungry. What a rip off!

We are staying close to the airport and the Ramen Joint was open and close by. Its on the smaller…read moreside but we were seated immediately (there was just 2 of us) and our server was very attentive. I got a hot tea, my boyfriend got an alcohol free Asahi beer, we are both alcohol free drinkers so that was a fun option to see. We ordered the cucumber salad to snack on first, and both got the Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen. My boyfriend is also gluten-free at the moment for health reasons so, although they don't have noodles alternatives, they did give him the Ramen without noodles and then brought a side of rice for him. The Ramen was SO GOOD! The service was fast and friendly, the food was great and met all my expectations. Id for sure come back again.

Took a few out of town guests here for dinner. The soy sauce tonkotsu ramen was sufficient. The…read morespicy ramen was good. The tofu was okay. The gyoza was as good. We were taken back & shocked when the female staff member said quite loudly to the manager, "It is F-ing slow tonight!" Kinda ruined the moment for trying to have a relaxing meal.

This place is a must try. Menu is limited but makes it easier to decide. Tonkatsu was fantastic…read more Service is great and server notifies the customers about extra service charge as option to include. Appreciated the disclaimer. Place is very clean, nice and well lit. Will definitely return for another try.

Still stands as my favorite ramen. The broth with the extra garlic + hot sauce is 10/10 every time…read more Plus their chicken Karaage is 10/10 as well. I also love that parking is easy here.

One of our favorite Japanese restaurant is located in the heart of El Segundo. I've been here many…read moretimes driving from Palos Verdes, meeting up with friends, and never a disappointment. We brought a family friend from Mexico ( expat) here at our last visit May 22. He was very impressed with the massive amount of food presented and how tasty everything was. Steve made a mental note to tell his niece who lives in Manhattan Beach all about this place. We try to reserve the back booth for privacy. Other than booths there is a large communal dinning table available for guests. Reservations a must as it's not a large restaurant. Quality & quantity of food is outstanding and we always had prompt and efficient service. Beer & sake offered. Did you know Asahi Beer is made in the USA now? We learned that from the bartender so Kagura opted to serve Orion, an Okinawan beer instead. You can't go wrong for a special Japanese dinner. We always order their special dozen sets!

If you've been to Kagura and think you know what to expect--pause. This location hits differently…read more It leans more traditional, a little quieter, and very much about execution. And the tonkatsu? Legit one of the best I've had--perfectly fried with that golden, crisp exterior that somehow stays light, not greasy, and gives way to juicy, tender pork. The kind where you don't even need sauce... but you'll still use it anyway. What really seals it for me here is the gozen sets. If you're indecisive (or just hungry), this is your place. So many combinations, and everything comes out like a full spread. My current go-to is the steak gozen--basically the "why choose?" option. You get miso soup, salad, tonkatsu, tempura, soba... it just keeps coming. It's generous without feeling overdone, and somehow everything still tastes dialed in. I used to be loyal to the sukiyaki gozen (RIP, still not over it), but the steak set has filled that void nicely. Bottom line: delicious, satisfying, and surprisingly good value for how much you get. If you're in the South Bay and craving a proper Japanese set meal--not a rushed version--this is the move.

A regular stop on the way to LAX, but haven't been recently because their other location is more…read moreconvenient coming from the airport. Glad to have actually made plans to eat here without going enroute to an airport pickup! It's smaller than their sister location, but the menu includes skewers that are perfect if you just want a few different bites. We got one skewer each of the lamb chop, chicken hearts,and chicken gizzards, and 2 each of the seabass and asparagus. Started off with miso soup and a salmon skin salad. Everything was wonderful, cooked just perfectly, and I was particularly impressed by the lamb chop, lightly seasoned and grilled to a perfect medium. I will be back more often, not just as a stop on the way to pick people up from LAX! The food and service make this place a great destination in and of itself.

Hey y'all!! Come here!! Lemme tell you about not one but TWO experiences I had at K's!!! Wanna hear…read moreit? Here it goes! Date night with my sugar sugar (not a typo) and he suggested sushi. Cool! So we found this spot that was close enough to meet our empty stomachs. Lucked out with parking in the front. There's parking on the side as well. First thing we noticed was that it was packed! We literally took that last table! The place was bursting with laughter and conversations. People were happy to eat sushi and the ambiance provided that! We ordered mixed tempura, the Otis roll, a phillie roll, and a yellowtail collar. The waiter suggested their plum wine - why yes, we'll have two! Everything was amazing but the star of the show was the Otis roll. Like Otis from the Temptations this has got to be their foundation roll. We savored that roll so much that we ordered a second one. Yes we did! And devoured that one too! We left happy and full! Forgot to do my yelp when the sugar sugar suggested K's a second time not even 2 weeks later. So we eased on down the road to see Otis. So of course we got the uncle Otis roll, K5 which is the most popular, and the yellowtail collar. The waiter recommended their peach wine which my boo got, I stuck with water. Now the K5 is good but the uncle Otis is top tier. We will come visit him at least once a month at a MINIMUM! The boo preferred the peach wine over the plum. As we left the waiter called us back into restaurant. He sat us back down and said, "you're leaving the filet mignon of the collar!" He educated us on the parts of the collar and this piece we left was definitely the best part!! Truly appreciated that golden nugget. I believe his name is Peter; he's a keeper! K's bistro - we will be back and we will attempt to sit at our new favorite table every time we go. Sushi named Otis.....who would have known?

I loved coming here! We started with a beer and a hot sake complimented by an order of shishito…read morepeppers, crispy tuna rice, and edamame. We had a great time. It is an intimate dinner venue with a friendly atmosphere and great food. Great value and great ambiance. Btw-ask for Pat! She rocks as a waitress. Btw-we met the Owner! He is so authentic! Support business owners!

Stopped by saloon Osaka for some sushi rice to go with the fresh bluefin tuna i brought to work…read more Cheerful and friendly cashier verified that I just wanted sushi rice, not white rice and had the kitchen prepare it for me. In and out in just a couple of minutes. I'll be back

Very traditional sushi restaurant with the best rolls over ever had! Most places lack on the rolls…read morebut not Irori. Fantastic dessert also- try the creme bruelle

Fantastic high quality sushi in an intimate setting. Don't…read morelet the location in a shopping center fool you, this is an amazing experience. Highly recommend.

I love this place from the decor to the food. As soon as you step through the door, you are…read moretransported off of a busy road into a welcoming, serene, and relaxing environment. There are lots of fun spots to sit, take a break, and treat yourself. I can't wait to work my way around this menu! I have had two different bowls and each supplies what feels like a bottomless bowl of textures and flavors. I actually feel my mood lift when I am eating their food. I always get good energy from their food. I have also tried a Dalgona coffee which is spectacular! I will make a checklist from the vegan menu so I do a better job of remembering what I had (and making sure I try them all!). I highly recommend whether you are vegan or not.

*Vegetarian review *…read more This place is beautiful inside. Parking can be hard to find. Bathroom is available. Seating is somewhat limited. I ordered on DoorDash to pick up. No one greets you when you walk in. I think it's a one man show so if they're busy prepping the food then they won't acknowledge you. I got the Thai jackfruit bowl which wasn't too bad. I like my husband's vegan belly bowl. Tasted more like a poke bowl. It was spicy. The Thai bowl is also a little spicy especially for a kid's palette. It wasn't very filling. It was more like an appetizer. I'd still go back for the taste and fresh ingredients though

We had an incredible experience, excellent atmosphere and exceptional service from our server…read moreFrank, always attentive and making sure that nothing was missing, giving us suggestions in food and appetizers, we tried the spicy edamame and the japonica rice lager, super recommended, he also recommended the spicy tantan ramen, and the holy mackerel roll, all delicious! The ambience here is simply stunning. Visit this location and hopefully you are lucky enough to be attended by Frank! We definitely coming back!

If someone doesn't like Japonica, then they must have defective taste buds!…read more Japonica of El Segundo is absolutely one of the top sushi restaurants in all of the South Bay of Los Angeles. They make my Friday night fish dinner a step in the food-heaven direction. The staff is out of this world, with a lovely manager, attentive servers, and talented chefs. The spicy edamame is a perfect starter if you'd like your plain edamame to have a flavor kick. The portion is big, making it plenty enough for a group of four to enjoy together. Unless you're a glutton like I am and don't feel like sharing, haha. The bluefin carpaccio practically melts in your mouth. The cut of the bluefin is absolutely just what your stomach is craving. Soft, flavorful, and satisfying to say the least. The white lightning is a saucy garlic surprise. The ever so slight sear on the albacore makes this roll have a dance party on your tongue. The garlic butter that the roll sits in has such a great taste that I just want to drink it down. Japonica El Segundo is placed in a small "strip mall" type of location, with on site parking being limited. There are several disabled designated parking spots right in front of the restaurant. Also, there is plenty of parking up & down Main Street, allowing for closeness within walking distance. There are no stairs/steps needed to enter the restaurant and the televisions do have closed-captions. The noise level is mid, making it easy to have comfortable conversations with your party without having to shout. I would absolutely recommend taking a stroll down Main Street after your meal, giving yourself some time to digest, stretch, and maybe get a scoop of ice cream from one of the local spots.

The food was incredible but the service was even better. Alejandro was incredibly kind and…read moreattentive not only to myself and my friend but to everyone in the restaurant. Great guy

4.5 stars this is a solid hand roll spot if you're looking for something affordable without…read moresacrificing quality. The place is clearly popular since there was still a line when we arrived around 9:30 PM. My husband opted for the 6 hand roll set for $29, while I went with the 4 hand roll set for $20 and added an ankimo hand roll. Overall, the hand roll sets felt like a great value, especially since they allow substitutions for certain rolls of equivalent value. I always appreciate a little room for customization. The hand rolls themselves were enjoyable across the board. The fish-to-rice ratio was pretty decent, the rice was served warm, the seaweed stayed crisp, and the fish tasted fresh. The rolls also came out at a good pace, so there was never too much time between each course. I would have loved a little more fish in the hand rolls or the option to add fresh wasabi. Either of those would have easily made this a 5-star experience for me. Overall, it's a great spot for reasonably priced hand rolls, and I can see why it's so popular. Also thought ambiance was nice and intimate.