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Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance)

Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance)

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Created by George Bui • Updated On: March 8, 2014

I know I'm not Japanese but I've lived in Torrance the last 6 years and I've grown to love and respect Japanese food so much. Here is a list of my favorites in the Southbay

Sen Nari Sushi is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

1. Sen Nari Sushi

8.4
18220 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Their fish is extremely fresh!

Miura is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

2. Miura

2040 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Outstanding $65 sushi omakase!

Hirose is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

3. Hirose

7.4
24631 Crenshaw Blvd #L, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Small restaurant, outstanding fish and service. Make sure you make reservations in advanced.

Sushi Yoshi is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

4. Sushi Yoshi

7.4
2140 Artesia Blvd (Van Ness Ave.), Torrance, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Northeast Torrance · 11 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: REALLY small hole in the wall. Fits probably ... 13 people? Low low prices and friendly staff (husband and wife)

Kotosh is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

5. Kotosh

8.9
2408 Lomita Blvd (at Pennsylvania Ave), Lomita, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Everything here is delicious. Japanese with a Peruvian twist. A must try!

6. Santouka Ramen

8.4
21515 S Western Ave (Mitsuwa Marketplace), Torrance, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 41 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Probably the best ramen in southern California in my opinion.

Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

7. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

8.8
2015 W Redondo Beach Blvd (at Gramercy Pl), Gardena, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Customize your ramen! Second best ramen restaurant in my opinion behind Santouka.

Asa Ramen is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

8. Asa Ramen

7.1
18202 S Western Ave (182nd St), Gardena, CA
Noodle Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Open late... I believe until 1:30am.

Ramen Yamadaya is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

9. Ramen Yamadaya

8.0
3118 W 182nd St (Crenshaw Blvd), Torrance, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Northwest Torrance · 41 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Also located in Culver City and Westwood.

Musha Restaurant is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

10. Musha Restaurant

1725 W Carson St Ste B, Torrance, CA
Asian Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 26 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Favorite Japanese restaurant. Must try the Gyu Hire Ponzu and Lobster Roll (ask if it's not on the menu). Pick to the right is their cheese risotto which I hear is pretty good.

Tanuki No Sato is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

11. Tanuki No Sato

18206 S Western Ave (at 182nd Street), Gardena, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Harbor Gateway South · 24 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Waitresses in Kimono's. Always a plus! Food is great here too

Gonpachi is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

12. Gonpachi

21381 S Western Ave (at 213th), Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 16 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: I go for their happy hour which is from 10pm-11:30pm

Bistro Beaux is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

13. Bistro Beaux

7.7
21605 S Western Ave #A, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 10 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Great tapas! Restaurant right next to Mitsuwa. Kitchen open till 12:30am and bar closes at 2am.

Oumi Sasaya Restaurant is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

14. Oumi Sasaya Restaurant

2383 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: HOLY COW!! If you want Udon you MUST COME HERE!!

Coco Ichibanya is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

15. Coco Ichibanya

7.9
2455 Sepulveda Blvd (at Crenshaw Blvd.), Torrance, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 47 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Delicious, affordable curry. Make sure you have a pitcher of water next to you.

Miyabi-Tei is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

16. Miyabi-Tei

6.7
21515 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Olde Torrance · 9 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Delicious affordable Japanese Curry in the Mitsuwa Food Court

Patisserie Chantilly is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

17. Patisserie Chantilly

8.0
2383 Lomita Blvd #104 (at Pennsylvania Ave), Lomita, CA
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

George B.George Bui: Nice decor, delicious desserts, a tad expensive

Sushi Cal is one of Japanese Food in the Southbay (Gardena / Torrance).

18. Sushi Cal

1963 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Eshelman Ave), Lomita, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews