Restaurants in Gardena

“I like the food Jamil n actman is the best”

“What a delightful SoCal omakase that I think stands out really well both for being fun and delicious.

Sushi Sonagi is located in a strip mall on Artesia Blvd. before you hit the 91 freeway and by the early evening when you arrive, parking seems to be plentiful.

Coming in, I was immediately greeted and given a reserved spot at the intimate sushi bar. The sushi bar itself is really fun and full of small LA-focused delights like a bobblehead of sports stars. And the music played old school 90's and early 00's jams.

Behind the counter is Chef Daniel Son who does a wonderful job guiding the whole journey with a super friendly and laidback attitude. I loved how the ingredients are not only from his travels in Japan but also locally from the Torrance Farmers Market where I go often myself. Also love the presentation from the plates to all of the techniques he uses that you get a first hand look at.

Drink-wise, they have carafes/bottles of sake as well as some beer options. I opted for one of the sake carafes which lasted me throughout the meal. The waitress that was serving the entire seating that night was also super funny and laid back as well along with being super attentive.

As most omakase menus, this one changes every season. Here were some of my personal favorites of our 18 courses:
*Flounder fin: One of the best sushi items we had that night. So buttery and delightful. Loved the explanation and conversations as well around some of the facts and challenges around serving this.
*Hanasaki dolsot bap: Such a clever and delicious take on the dolsot bap. It's presented beautifully with the crab shell and then portioned out to all the patrons. If you wanted extras, the Chef is more than willing to accommodate.
*Miso butter atsuyaki tamago: Loved this extra little oomph to the tamago with the miso butter. Again, just buttery smooth with a hint of sweetness. So good.
*Chawanmushi: His chawanmushi was a great use of local ingredients like the summer corn and ikura. Refreshing and playful.
*Scarlet shrimp: Absolutely delicious and delectable. A bright flavor.

At the end, not only do you get the full menu but a really cute handwritten card that was a really nice touch.

Cheers to Chef Son and his crew for a wonderful and delightful experience.”

“Master Damrongchai from Thailand came to visit and look at the restaurant's feng shui and eat together.

The food is very delicious. The cook and the Thai staff are all lovely.”

“as recommended by ishigo optometrist over the road : we have just finished a great lunch- the restaurant is clean and modern with booths and tables and cheerful staff - big and well presented mains- I had pho: the others had the spectacular looking garlic shrimp noodles: we particularly liked the crispy: rolls and rounded off with coffees of course. now off for a long walk to settle it all down.”

“Worth it !! Everytime I visited to this place always worth it and same portion. Damn Fine good pho
Especially if you’re not sure about your order I will suggest Rib Pho thanks”

“Muy buena bienvenida de Liz. Excelente atención, y la comida es buena. 100% recomendado❤️”

“It was hard to find the restaurant because it was in the back corner of a business complex. It's very easy to miss, but there's plenty of parking at least. Me and 2 friends ordered from the kiosk and waited about 15m for 3 sandwiches and fries. Inside it's quite small with only a table and bar with 4 seats each.

I got the Signature Sandwich with LVL 2 sauce. The sandwich was massive, and the chicken was so thick, incredibly juicy, and perfectly cooked. The breading and cabbage were crunchy too. The mayo was a creamy complement to the chicken without being overpowering. The spicy sauce was served on the side, and it was so deliviously flavorful and not only spicy. My only complaint here is that I wish there was more spicy sauce and that it was spread inside the sandwich, because I kept forgetting to drizzle sauce on between bites and still ran out.

The salt and vinegar fries tasted exactly like the Lay's flavor but with more potato from the fries, of course. Honestly the fries were nothing special but they gave so much that the box was overflowing.

I tried my friend's Kimchi Egg Sandwich too. The ham was pretty forgettable or missable, but the egg was delicious. The egg was incredibly moist, sweet, and delicately salty, and it paired well with the mild acidity of the kimchi.

We chatted with the owner a bit when we picked up our food and she was very sweet and kind. She made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. I hope more people check this place out, because it's unfortunately very missable in its current location. I'm going to come back but will definitely share a sandwich next time.”

“Great selection of cold cuts, bread and pastries but the service could improve, they expect everyone that goes in there have been there many times but there's people who have been there for the first time and they get treated rather harsh like I was”

“Clean, and fresh tasting food.”

“A friend who frequents this establishment brought me for lunch today with another friend. Being a vegetarian I was impressed by the selections I would love to try. I ended up ordering the salmon, scallop, spinach cream pasta with capers. It was delicious! My friends ordered the pork katsu and hamburger combo and it looked awesome. The portions are so generous and it comes with soup and salad for the combo and mine came with a small salad and homemade bread. And the family run restaurant is very service oriented, friendly and a very clean and comfortable place. Highly recommended”

“Owners are very nice. Delicious homemade ice cream. Flavors change and they’re adding new products.”

“Seafood pancake is delicious and crispy. The side dishes are super fresh, especially for kimchi and radish. Any type of soup is authentic as well. Totally suggest trying!”

“Nice and cozy place for fresh sushi 🍣... the service was great and the food tasted fresh. The salmon carpacio was delicious as well as the nigiri combo... the miso soup was on the house.... enjoy it with a hot house Sake my dear friends...”

“🙂👍 Great food and delightful people!”

“Best sandwiches. Everything is delicious. Made to your liking. Custom made”

“Located in the food court of Tokyo Central in Gardena, this Japanese Tonkatsu restaurant is an authentic hidden gem for Tonkatsu lovers?

Tried their pork Katsudon set (you have a choice between pork or chicken also) and the pork upon first bite was juicy and meat was very tender. Outside katsu was crunchy, the pork is lean and didnt have any fat too. Miso soup and cabbage salad was fresh and not instant, I would visit this place again. 5 stars??”

“excelente Servicio.. Satisfecha 👏❤️”

“I normally get the i-5 honeymee that is ice cream and honeycomb 🍯. It is a average size I share with a friend. The combination of the two taste so good. Staff is always friendly is service is quick.”

“Very good service, friendly, very tasty food and good price. I would eat in this place every day if it were possible, stop at 12:00 am and they served me with a big smile and good attitude.”

“Love this place! Second time here and they're service and food is outstanding. This place is pretty low key and open late, perfect for post concert meal. Also, I may have spotted our "Fast food secrets club president" dining here tonight.”

“I love the Lemon 🍋 Herb Chicken. It is the best. The chicken is so moist and juicy. I love dipping the chicken in the juice, getting all the flavor. I get it with a bake potato 🥔 with butter 🧈 and sour cream and mixed vegetables. My daughter loves it, too.”

“Gopchang. Daechang. Makchang. oh my god!! I love the smell of charcoal fire😍😍😍 I will definitely eat duck next time. There aren't many places that sell raw duck, but I finally found it.”

“We were just passing through and looking for something close to our hotel, and so happy we found this spot! Because it was our first time, we got complimentary chili - definitely see why it’s 7 times award winning! Very flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and very accommodating to make sure our order is to our liking. We had 2 bento boxes, Kaula pork and bbq pork. The portion sizes were perfect and the meat was very flavorful. The sides of macaroni and cucumber salad were just as good. We also had one of their many specials of the day, fish tacos, which were incredibly fresh and simple, exactly what I want for fish tacos. Next time we’re visiting LA, we’ll be sure to be back!”

“Good customer service, delicious food”

“I love this place. The Beijing duck was delicious and the crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli was amazing as well. The restaurant itself is clean and we had the best service!”

“We love this place. They have many different choices of ramen. The servings are Huge !! I would recommend this place to Everyone.”

“This place is a godsend and saved me an emergency room visit!! I hadn’t had a normal BM for a week and the drink they have here is better than what they give me at the hospital. Thank you all so much and I will for sure be a forever customer :) even though I live in KY.”

“Super fresh Super yum!!!”

“Great experience for my husband and friends! They went on a guys trip, I booked in advance, spoke with the team that was really sweet and helpful. Customer service and total experience was top tier! Thanks for a great time, very excited to visit again!”

“Great service, friendly staff and the owner, Paul, showed warm hospitality. The prices were great and the quality of the food will definitely have me going back!”

“I love their Porridge with pork and century egg/duck”

“Sweet Potato Pizza is awesome and Frisx Chicken with Korean Sauce is really delicious! Two Thumbs Up!”

“We went as a family! We have a small child, so the kids’ club was really appreciated! Soft drinks, toys, and snacks were free all the time, which was fantastic. The BBQ was delicious, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great. The staff were all very friendly. Next time, I want to bring my parents along too. It was an absolutely wonderful place!”

“Amazing customer service and excellent food!! I will definitely be back!”

“I just ate here for my birthday on Saturday. I have been to Belize and this food took me right back there. The owner Leslie, is from Belize and is very friendly and attentive, as his the staff. Phenomenal food, and large portions. Get the sampler platter for your appetizer, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are ever in Gardena, you should stop here. Gardena Cinema is a few blocks away, and is also fantastic. The restaurant closes at 7pm, and most shows start at 7:30, so it makes for the perfect evening.”

“Friendly service, everything is yummy!”

“This hidden gem has limited parking, small indoor seating area with some outdoor seating. The mummy shrimp are crispy and delicious (5 per order).
The seafood soup is tasty, but like everything here the portions are small.”

“buena. comida buen. servicio. muy. amables”

“First time trying shabu shabu and it did not disappoint!!!”

“I have been very disappointed with food and service since covid.A friend mentioned a place down the streetFrom work.Gave it a try. Wow ! FantasticI never thought food could taste so good!”

“Go to place in Gardena for the lunch and the dinner.”

“Great little hole in the wall. Came here with my nephew who thinks himself a Gordon Ramsey from wish. But the wings were spot on. The chicken sandwich wasn’t too impressive. But the wings should be the thing to go after.”

“Jabar was the most polite and welcoming and humble human I’ve encountered in a very long time. And the food was amazing too!”

“First timer, had the 2/$8.99 burger special. Burgers ? were good, fresh & juicy! Fries ? were cooked crispy & perfect by request. Will definitely ?? be back for more!”

“Went in for pick up on a Friday night. Was busy, was able to order at the counter and wait 15 mins for order to be ready. I ordered the garlic broccoli, shrimp steamed wontons and cold noodles. The portion sizes were great and all 3 were under $40.
The broccoli had so much garlic it was almost overwhelming. If you are so so on healing stay away from this as it will kick that flu season in the guts! The cold noodles were okay, just wanted more sauce options and other veges in them. Wontons were tasty and good portion size. It was a good go to. With so much choice in Gardena this is up there.”

“Great food friendly service”

“I come to this location pretty often, and the last time I went, I was accidentally given guac rather than queso for my chips. I came back around to get them, and the staff hooked me up with some extras and got me the queso. I really appreciate you guys. 😊”

“the only thing I don't like from this place I that the coffee is always cold 🤔😑”

“Have to take my grandson every morning for his breakfast sandwich he say I love this grandma it's my favorite ?.

Parking: Well I have handicap ♿️ parking.”

“Came here for breakfast while traveling in Washington. Establishment seems to be well managed and well maintained. Matthew was our server and did an excellent job of taking care of us. We ordered the Breakfast Sampler, which I believe used to be called the Grand Slam. It came with two eggs, three meats, hash browns, and buttermilk pancakes. Breakfast of champions! We were quite satisfied when we left to hit the road to Forks, WA. We would definitely return if we were ever in the area.”

“The side dishes, blood sausage soup and rice all performed very well. The environment was clean and tidy and made people feel quite comfortable. A bottle of Yakult was given as a finishing touch after the meal, which was very considerate.”

“I am very partial toward Japanese wagashi and I do compare them to what I had in Japan. So it is not easy for me to remark that although the wagashi is very beautiful, the taste was not that great, considering what the reviews have for this place. I drove 3 counties to get here and I had high hope that the taste would be good; but alas, it doesn't live up to the hype. Fugetsu is actually better. So I am rather disappointed. I gave this a 4 stars ratings because they are exquisite, just the taste was not up to Japanese standard. Nothing wrong with it, hence, the 4 stars.”

“Very good food and great customer service”

“Beef tongue burritos, taco are the best in Mexican restaurant and salsa bar too”

“Gotta have their Hawaiian Royale and Egg Foo Young...da best!”

“I had sweet and sour pork, black bean noodles, and jjamppong, and they were all very delicious. It's not close to home, but I think I'll come here again when I'm in the mood for Korean-style Chinese food!”

“delicious authentic mexican food !! great prices, friendly staff.”

“Great folks, diverse clientele and awesome food!!”

“It was our first time here and I must say it was totally worth it. the service was on point and always attentive. The food was amazing. The appetizers and the main dishes were honestly some of the best udon soup I've ever had. The prices are more than reasonable for what you get. We will definitely be coming back here from now on.”

“Among the Korean chicken restaurants in this area, this is a place that satisfies both price and quality. The seasoned chicken is a little spicier than other chicken restaurants, but it is delicious.”

“buen servicio atenticion y calidad del Productos todos los empleados son 5 Estrellas bonito lugar”

“Came across the on a walk back from Venice Beach. Highly recommend.”

“I really enjoy this place every time I visit. Japanese cuisine is one of my favorites and would definitely recommend this place. I lived in Japan and the food and flavor is very authentic.
Place is too small but that’s how actually is in Japan.”

“I was visiting from out of town a couple weeks ago and wanted something refreshing for "dinner" after spending the day at a football game in the sun and eating stadium food, so opted to come here. Upon arriving, I was told that they'd changed their hours and had just closed! Disappointed and not knowing the area well, I stepped out of the store and was looking for other options on my phone when a worker came out and asked if I wanted an acai bowl. (They'd cleaned out the drink machines.) That was indeed what I wanted so I happily ordered a bowl to-go. The bowl hit the spot for what I was looking for that day. Thank you for being accommodating! Just make sure you check their hours before you go.”

“great food for Hawaiian food”

“This is a favorite of mine! Service is very friendly and accommodating. The food is plentiful and delicious! I highly recommend!!”

“Bomb bomb bomb Chicken!!! The beans are meh but you don't go here for the sides, you go here for the 🍗! Always get extra green sauce as it is delicious. I would suggest french fries because the sides are meh.”

“A Refreshing Change from Korean BBQ

This Korean restaurant offers something different—delicious noodle soup with seafood instead of the usual BBQ.

The taste is absolutely on point—fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.

Highly recommended to try!”

“The most delicious authentic yakitori in Torrance!
It's a level that can be used in Japan, and if you can't make a reservation, you won't be able to get in.
Chicken sashimi is also delicious 👍
The dessert gelato is also elaborate and recommended.”

“Well I recommend the beef and chicken combo ..It was so delicious 😋”

“Riquísima comida y excelente atención”

“A cozy, hole-in-the-wall establishment offering authentic, homemade tasting dishes are unbelievable. Although I've seen the sign many times driving by, I never thought of stopping in to dine. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and will definitely return!”

“Been for years ..! Love it”

“Very satisfied great friendly service”

“Went for the first time this morning around 9:20am ish. Wanted to try getting into coffee and this was nearby. I got the iced banana milk latte, normally places I’ve been to don’t have a good banana milk coffee drink. This place had made it perfectly. Service was rlly nice, I was greeted by both staff and they were rlly nice. The asthetic is very nice and calm. A place you can go early morning to chill and work.”

“Sooooooo freaking good. I wish it was closer! On a cold or rainy day, hell after an all nighter or morning drinking! Come here to sober up with soup and soju!!!!”

“we go every weekend for breakfast 😋”

“Best chicken sandwiches ever a must try!”

“Let's be real, sometimes restaurant names escape me. But when my wife says "Korean soup place with all the Korean senior citizens," I instantly remember she means Tofu Village in Gardena.

Here's the thing: if you walk into a Korean restaurant and it's filled with Korean senior citizens, you know the food is legit. And Tofu Village? It's always bustling with them, which is a testament to the authentic, soul-warming dishes they serve.

Their specialty is Soon Tofu, and it's honestly the best value on the menu. A bubbling hot stone bowl filled with flavorful broth, silky tofu, and your choice of protein (I'm a beef guy, through and through)? It's pure comfort food.

But the real star of the show, in my opinion, is the banchan. Those unlimited vegetable side dishes? They're a feast in themselves! Fresh, flavorful, and constantly refilled. And even when you order to go, they don't skimp. They pack up little aluminum foil containers with the best of the bunch, which is a thoughtful touch.

Tofu Village isn't fancy, and it doesn't need to be. It's authentic, delicious, and makes you feel good from the inside out. It's a 5-star experience, and I'll keep coming back for that warm, comforting bowl of Soon Tofu. And those banchan, of course!”

“First time going, wasn’t sure what to expect so I just got 3 different pastries. It’s very good, will hopefully come again in the future!??Order here:TiramisucheesecakeStrawberry short cake (?)”

“This is a Los Angeles gem. Excellent quality, friendly staff, a creative menu with the unlikely fusion of japanese and italian flavors. It is no wonder they have been in business for decades.

Generous portions, and prices that will make you think it's the early 2000s again.

My personal favorite is the wasabi squid spaghetti! and be sure to get their famous $1 salad!”

“Ramen is so good I cried.”

“My sister looked this BBQ place up on Google. In Los Angeles, it's newly open. She bought Brisket. She said the meat was good. She picked baked beans for her side. They put the sauce on the side a slice of bread.”

“Was craving Thai food and was on our from LA to Orange County. Found this place to have excellent reviews on google. We ordered pad Thai , basil chicken and shrimp fried rice. The food tasted extra ordinary. Haven’t had such amazing food in a long time , that not only tasted exceptional but looked great as well. The service was awesome as well and so was the ambiance. Would definitely recommend.”

“Absolutely amazing. The place is a little bit small, so there's not a lot of places to sit when they're busy, but the food is sooo good! I tried their beef bugolgi and it was the best that I've had in quite a while. I will definitely be coming back again and trying new things as well.”

“I had to plan a last minute breakfast for a coworker and since I love the breakfast burritos from TMJ Cafe i thought everyone else would too! They had everything ready when I got there and are always so happy and appreceative. Love this place! Oder the Supreme Doughnuts Box they're gorgeous and totally worth it!

Vegetarian options: They have a veggie burrito that is amazing! Just remember to order it without cheese.

Parking: Its a small parking lot, but people come and go very quickly.”

“We needed a birthday cake ASAP for a new employee's birthday, they were available on Postmates so we weren't sure what we would get! OMG we were sent the Strawberry Shortcake 7" cake. It was moist, not too sweet, with fresh strawberries. The best part was the real cream frosting! Thank you for making our last minute birthday lunch a success, we've found our go-to bakery!!!”

“Their yogurt drink is me and my husband’s new addiction. Just enough sweetness and tartiness. Their boba is on hard side but my preference is more squishy one hence 4 stars”

“I first came here around 1992/3. I believe it’s the same owner?!?! Ramen is excellent…and huge portion. Their chahan (fried rice) is also to die for. And their gyoza is also excellent. These are the 3 main things I order every time. We moved to the east coast but every time I visit Southern California, I MUST stop here. I’m so happy that after all these years, they still are around.

It is a very small restaurant…but I like it and the food is what I come for, I could care less how small it is.”

“Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. We split two dishes. The flavor was solid on both, but definitely indulge in their hot sauces because it elevates everything from great to phenomenal. Would honestly eat here everyday if I lived nearby.”

“Muy ricos 🤑 desayunar en ese lugar 💯👍🏼”

“Mia is an outstanding host.. for been a small bakery she make it shine..! And here attitude is so sweet and hospitable..

Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible”

“es muy bueno y muy limpio todo fresco y me costa porque yo trabajo a hi y me fascina ser del personal the pan”

“grwat customer service. their frozen yogurts are so good.”

“It’s the only place that has this type of sushi. The sushi is rice-heavy, relatively large, and vinegary. They only take cash and they recommend ordering before coming. The sushi was delightfully packaged. Also, it is takeout only.”

“These individuals are the best ! Always pleasant in a time when good customer service is the exception not the Rule anymore Professional great energy continue good work you are appreciated..”

“Jaden at the Gardena store is an exemplary worker. Incredible customer service. Great manners and treated us with the utmost respect. Thank you young man. Keep up the great work and many blessings!”

“I've been going to Martha's deli even before her current location I used to drive a ready mix concrete truck for Pearman and Son. Back in the early 80's My wife and I loved her food. We were married June 5th 1993 and Martha's deli catered our wedding out in Culver City every one loved her delicious Mexican food”

“This is a favorite of mine! Service is very friendly and accommodating. The food is plentiful and delicious! I highly recommend!!”

“Best shop in the area. Great deals and promos.”

“Good food, great customer service and entertainment (TV) I will be back”

“as recommended by ishigo optometrist over the road : we have just finished a great lunch- the restaurant is clean and modern with booths and tables and cheerful staff - big and well presented mains- I had pho: the others had the spectacular looking garlic shrimp noodles: we particularly liked the crispy: rolls and rounded off with coffees of course. now off for a long walk to settle it all down.”

“I like the food Jamil n actman is the best”

“Muy buena bienvenida de Liz. Excelente atención, y la comida es buena. 100% recomendado❤️”

“It's the time of day ? lunch time and ? ?️ I've been trying to try this place out and finally had the chance had a double smash hamburger as you can see.... The Burger was delicious the only thing mine needed a little bit more seasoning ?️ had a hot dog but it was not their best didn't make the cut service spot on food needs some help....”

“Great selection of cold cuts, bread and pastries but the service could improve, they expect everyone that goes in there have been there many times but there's people who have been there for the first time and they get treated rather harsh like I was”

“Muy ricos 🤑 desayunar en ese lugar 💯👍🏼”

“Worth it !! Everytime I visited to this place always worth it and same portion. Damn Fine good pho
Especially if you’re not sure about your order I will suggest Rib Pho thanks”

“muy buena comida ambiente romántico”

“Super fresh Super yum!!!”

“The welcoming environment, the food was beautifully prepared with love and soul. I visited from Seattle. Every time I come to LA, this will be the first place I come to! You will NOT be disappointed.”

“Great food friendly service”

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“Came here for breakfast while traveling in Washington. Establishment seems to be well managed and well maintained. Matthew was our server and did an excellent job of taking care of us. We ordered the Breakfast Sampler, which I believe used to be called the Grand Slam. It came with two eggs, three meats, hash browns, and buttermilk pancakes. Breakfast of champions! We were quite satisfied when we left to hit the road to Forks, WA. We would definitely return if we were ever in the area.”

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。”

“es muy bueno y muy limpio todo fresco y me costa porque yo trabajo a hi y me fascina ser del personal the pan”