Restaurants in Gardena

“Standard dining environment but I love the food, and service. Especially love the picks on the nigiri’s (very tender and the cut of the tofu is spectacular). Hopefully chef Daniel will make the crab rice again in future.”

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

“A+ Food, Service and atmosphere is Amazing and the serving staff is very courteous attentive and kind. They showed a great amount of patience and care when taking my elderly parents order and that is greatly appreciated and they were very happy and we will definitely be visiting again.”

“Very friendly staff, easy parking, reasonable prices.

I got the Thai Boat Noodle Soup and it was flavorful and rich but slightly salty. It had lots of meat pieces and I liked the pho noodles. The portion was perfect for filling me up, but I don't eat that much.
My wife liked the tofu green curry. It was very lemon grassy.

Overall, I would come back to try other dishes.”

“This was literally one of the best salads I’ve ever had. You’re going to become a regular in our rotation.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“We meet with some friends to catch up after several years and ended up staying for 3 hours. The staff kept the drinks and food coming and everything tasted fresh. Only nice thing would be to have descriptions for the rolls.”

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

“🙂👍 Great food and delightful people!”

“Best Vietnamese pho plus matching Vietnamese coffee ☕️ n good service - Congrats 🍾 owner is Pinoy /Vietnamese couple -👌🏽🥰 will be back for sure🥰🥰”

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

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

“I’ve seen this place since 2017 but never decided to eat here once I found out it was a Greek restaurant (at that point I thought they just served chopped up grilled chicken on top of bowls of salads with olives) but boy was I wrong.
The service is as good as the food, both magnificent. I finally came here because of LATryGuy on YouTube review in one of his YouTube channel shorts and when I saw the chicken I said “OH it’s like Dino’s Greek style chicken with the seasoning and lemon juice on the bed of fries at Dino’s restaurant) I tried both types of lemon garlic chicken meals at Maisons so far the regular and spicy (which it’s actually not that spicy at all) and they were good. The gyro is good too, I’m just disappointed they have not re-upped on the LEGENDARY LAMB CHOPS for months after the review. Next I have to try the shrimp pasta like LA TRY Guy reviewed he said it was a 10/10 for everything.”

“We got the duck combo plus the table-side fried rice and it was quite hefty. Can probably feed a good 4-5 people. The duck is grilled with potatoes, rice cakes, mushrooms, garlic & chives and the combo of everything works well and takes away from the usually gamieness associated with duck. The bean paste dipping sauce was probably my fave. The kimchi fried rice was pretty serious as it even had japchae in it. Combo also includes kimchi pancake, steam egg, corn cheese, bean paste soup. Definitely not your typical Kbbq spot, in a good way, and I dig that they specialize in things like duck and intestines, which I'll be trying on my next visit. Bonus points too for being close by in the South Bay where I live.”

“I trully love this place. Everyone that works there gave me so much information and have wonderful personalities. They make you feel like part of their family. Things that I didn't know as a senior I'm learning. Their teas and smoothies are great, they have help me out so much, and I can tell it by the way I feel.A large portion of my family go there now and the ones that don't I will be passing on the word so they can go. I live in lancaster and I hate the ride down there because of the traffic but this herbal place has been such a blessing I don't mind taking the ride. Please go by and try them out. It is such a blessing to my life.”

“excelente Servicio.. Satisfecha 👏❤️”

“This spot made for the perfect quick brunch. I got the Katsu Filet set. My wife got the Lion Katsu set. All were good, the only issue was they forgot the dressing for the shredded cabbage. Once I got that sorted, it was enjoyable.”

“蕎麦、日本食　最高 !”

“Stopped by here from LAX craving Korean food and was very impressed. This place has authentic, delicious Korean food, and their side dishes are amazing! We ordered their bossam combos with kimchi jjigae and soybean soup, which was a great value. Highly recommend!!”

“Friendly service, everything is yummy!”

“We ordered the pineapple chicken, teriyaki beef, garlic noodles and hawaiian chicken salad. Everything was really good and the meat was tender. The salad dressing was so good.”

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

“Honeymee in Gardena is a sweet little spot that’s definitely worth a visit! The serving area is small, but the quality more than makes up for it. The signature honey topped ice cream is absolutely delicious, simple, creamy, and perfectly sweet. I tried the Passion Fruit and Chocolate Dream, and both were amazing in their own way. They also offer lattes and other treats, so there’s something for everyone. A great stop if you’re craving something cool and satisfying!”

“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.”

“Great food friendly service”

“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!”

“Simply delicious food. Look forward to visiting again soon! Baklava - to die for!!!”

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

“I have been coming here for five years now and when I tell you, their food is fresh it is made to order and it is so good, I mean it. The service is superb. The people are so nice and the restaurant itself is very clean and it smells so good in here.. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family.”

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

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

“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.”

“I order from No. 1 Chef often via Postmates. Something went wrong this time (not their fault, their computers were down), so my hubby and I took a quick trip to pick up our order. The lady was SOOOO nice and helpful over the phone. With that said, the food here is top notch! When I need comfort food, I get the egg flower soup and dumplings. The soup is ALWAYS hot and fresh and just feels like a hug. I've also ordered the egg fu yun, and trust this place is NOT stingy on the portions. Everything I've had has never disappointed. Yes, it may look like a hole in the wall, but if you want the kind of Chinese food that satisfies, give this place a try.”

“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!”

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

“the family owned business is truly into customer service but the menu is huge and full of delicious food to choose from..the chicken is so reasonably price and has always been a hit at parties and potlucks..the home made tortillas are to live for..I'm truly proud of the parents leaving legacies for their 3 sons..now each has a store to run...keep up the amazing work.”

“One of my favorites places when we don’t know what to eat. First time we ate here was probably because another restaurant had a long wait and we randomly tried it out.

Parking can be difficult in this old plaza depending on the hours. Seating usually doesn’t take too long.

One of the best things about this places is the noodles. House made, can be adjusted to your liking. They’re perfectly chewy and have a nice texture to them.

When I first visited, one of my favorites places dishes here was the kung pao chicken. It used to be very unique, fried super crispy before mixed with the carrot, peanuts, peppers, and other bits. On our recent trip, it’s seems like they completely changed the recipe, it’s on the sweet side, no carrots or other veggies and peanuts were just added on top. I lost one of my favorite dish here, would never order the current kung pao chicken again.

Not pictured or ordered since it was a hot day, but one of my favorites is their beef noodle sou. It’s a great comfort dish with excellent flavor and good portions of meat and veggies

All of their dry noodles or cold noodles are delicious as well.

One of their house specialty entrees I really enjoyed and will order again is the spicy spare ribs. Super crispy, good spices. Might be a bit on the oily side, but it’s delicious.

XLB are good, not the best but perfectly fine. Juicy and good flavor.

Cold cuts are good as an appetizer, you can choose however many you want and portions are good.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. I would say they get swamped a bit during busy hours as they handle tables and also take out orders.”

“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. 😊”

“Easy to find the items I need! The clearance section has amazing specials. 🤩 #Shopping #Deals #Bargains #Savings #Clearance

I wish they opened 24 hours. I remember before COVID-19 I made my shopping at 3 or 4 in the morning.”

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

“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.”

“I was really craving the jokbal I used to eat in Korea, and this place delivered exactly that taste! The meat was tender and chewy, perfectly seasoned—just like back home. The kind and considerate service from the staff made the experience even more enjoyable. The kongguksu (soybean noodle soup) had a rather mild flavor, not particularly rich, but it was decent and ordinary.”

“I have been going here for a while. Food is consistently good. The owners are very kind. Food is not salty but flavorful but just in case you want it salty they do have salt and pepper on the table. My girlfriend and I love to choose number two and number three in the menu.”

“BEST wagashi in the West Coast indeed!

I waited to try the other wagashi place we found in the Sacramento area before reviewing this place and therefore we conclude, they have the best mochis!

Staff is super friendly and kind 😭 would really love to go here again if ever we are down in SoCal!”

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

“Every bite was smoky, savory, and satisfying. The meat was absolutely good and so delicious. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfection. It was smoky and sweet, nicely seasoned just had the right kick. The side were generous and has nice quality of meat.”

“Legit sweet and sour- similar to old school Korean style. Jjampong was full of fresh seafood and noodles were perfectly cooked. No MSG so will be slightly different than what you get from others.”

“I’ve been passing by in front of Josie’s for years and what a shame I haven’t tried for so long…

Da BEST chicken fried tacos in town!!
Carnitas burritos were super bomb too.
The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming.”

“I had the mini Katsudon combo (bottom) and my boyfriend had the Nikuyasai Soba (top) and as our first time here we were very impressed! Everything had so much flavor, our waiter was very attentive and kind. Definitely worth a try if you’re looking for an authentic experience. Would definitely come again”

“This place is really good. 1st time at this place. Have driven by this place many times. Menu is very simple. Plates are very generously portioned and sauced meat. You get a toasted hamburger bun as a sided bread it's good. Customer service was good as well. The hamburgers are good as well however the meat patties are thin Incase your a super meat lover you might want to add a patty or two. Will be returning.”

“Order ahead. CA$H ONLY. Take-Out only. Street parking, or park in back and walk up. Order lots, it's delicious. Must try SABA & Tamago. The best CA roll, ever.”

“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.”

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

“The food were really good and be careful their size. Comparing to most japanese restaurants, their food size is huge. We were over ordering.
They also have so many things on menu we wanna try”

“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.”

“Today was my time visiting this location the woman at the counter comes out a little rude .. I asked a question by it being my first visit.. I asked were the cookies in the counter day old she snapped in her response saying they would be in the basket if they were .. maybe she was having a bad day .. but I will be coming back everything I ordered was excellent. Slice of carrot cake.. slice of chocolate fudge cake.. and a bag of pecan chocolate chip cookies”

“I was thrilled to discover this restaurant, especially after all the Korean sashimi spots in South Bay closed down. I’ve visited multiple times and sampled a variety of dishes—including my absolute favorite, the halibut sashimi. Every dish I’ve tried has been packed with quality flavor, making it hard to choose just one favorite.

They specialize in Korean traditional comfort food, and it’s a treat to explore the different offerings. The owners—a husband and wife duo—cook and serve everything themselves, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like visiting family. They genuinely enjoy chatting with customers and always make sure you’re satisfied.

The halibut sashimi stands out not only for its taste but for its freshness—they catch it live from the tank right before serving. The restaurant’s name, “Jagalchi,” is meaningful too: it’s named after the famous fish market in Busan, South Korea, and symbolizes marine life, especially fish.”

“Ramen is so good I cried.”

“Don’t let the exterior deter you from what they serve. Crazy to think Umemura has been around for 45 years!

CHINESE x JAPANESE FOOD (FUSED TOGETHER)

FOOD 4/5
UMANI YAKISOBA うまに焼きそば was awesome!
Pork and veg cooked w/oyster sauce glaze on pan fried noodles

GYOZA 餃子 - fresh, soft and delish!
6 pieces, pork and veg fried dumplings

MABO RAMEN マーボーラーメン
Diced tofu & ground pork cooked with spicy sauce on soy sauce flavored ramen

PARKING 4/5
Tons of parking in the back, side, or on Redondo Beach blvd off hours.

AMBIENCE 4/5
Small tables and bar seating throughout restaurant”

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

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

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

“Super fresh Super yum!!!”

“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.”

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

“Amazing little Korean mom and pop shop in Gardena. The whole restaurant has maybe 4 tables, and when we got there for an early-ish lunch on Saturday, there were no other patrons. The auntie and uncle were very kind and brought us tea and banchan quickly, but the star of the show was the food. Delicious soup that came out quickly along with rice (choice of white or brown) and banchan. Portion sizes are huge!! Definitely get your money's worth here. The parking lot is pretty small and shared with a couple other restaurants. Heads up, the restaurant storefront signage is in Korean only. Will definitely be back to try some other soups!”

“Very good food and great customer service”

“great food for Hawaiian food”

“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!”

“Spring rolls and peanut sauce was very good, my wife and I felt the broth was a bit under flavored and noodles seemed slightly mushy compared to other pho experiences.”

“Good customer service, delicious food”

“Cool little dump. Don't let that stop you The food is eclectic and wonderful, this is the craziest menu I have ever seen. You won't be sorry to have gone here.”

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

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

“Absolutely great place to eat. Cleanliness and customer service were better than expected. Portion size and food quality is great. Happy we took a chance to eat at this location.”

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

“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!!!”

“Been for years ..! Love it”

“A friend recommended this restaurant and it's amazing. There's plenty of free self parking.
Staff was friendly and welcoming upon entering. The menu is placed high above counter where you order. They offer 4% discount if paying cash. Once you order, they give you a number and will bring food to your table.

The restaurant is clean with plenty of indoor seating. Nicely decorated. The music isn't too loud and you can enjoy a conversation.

Ordered the fish ceviche as well as the shrimp ceviche. They were both excellent, fresh, and yummy...but a bit spicy imo. It comes with salsa and tortilla chips. The staff is super friendly and kept checking to see if everything is ok. I asked for a little extra chips and they brought it right away.

Portions are good and prices are reasonable.

Will be returning!”

“Just stopped by and had to leave a review right away!! This is the best mexican food that I have had in 10 years!! I had a wet carne adada burrito. Service was great we got our order pretty quickly and the flavors were out of this world. Seriously mouthwatering!!”

“A long time go-to spot. Family owned. Great quality Japanese food that is delicious and well priced.
My favorite is the salmon skin salad, only $8 still during these difficult times and post COVID prices. Offer multiple combination plates, sashimi, and authentic rolls.
Tofu salad also delicious.
My Bachan is a regular here :)”

“Seafood and beef soup and the pork belly. Broth was very tasty.”

“음료가 맘에 들어요.”

“I’ve always came here ...I can remember their awesome Salsa, Carnitas Taco’s and strawberry milk when I was 3 years old!!! I’m 40 years old now. They are my favorite Mexican Restaurant ever!!”

“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”

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。”

“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!!”

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

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

“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....”

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

“muy buena comida ambiente romántico”

“A+ Food, Service and atmosphere is Amazing and the serving staff is very courteous attentive and kind. They showed a great amount of patience and care when taking my elderly parents order and that is greatly appreciated and they were very happy and we will definitely be visiting again.”

“Great food friendly service”

“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.”

“This was literally one of the best salads I’ve ever had. You’re going to become a regular in our rotation.”

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“Been for years ..! Love it”

“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.”

“Good food and service . Spaghetti was awesome!!”

“Excelente todo el menú pero las pupusas 10 de 10 .”

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

“I’ve seen this place since 2017 but never decided to eat here once I found out it was a Greek restaurant (at that point I thought they just served chopped up grilled chicken on top of bowls of salads with olives) but boy was I wrong.
The service is as good as the food, both magnificent. I finally came here because of LATryGuy on YouTube review in one of his YouTube channel shorts and when I saw the chicken I said “OH it’s like Dino’s Greek style chicken with the seasoning and lemon juice on the bed of fries at Dino’s restaurant) I tried both types of lemon garlic chicken meals at Maisons so far the regular and spicy (which it’s actually not that spicy at all) and they were good. The gyro is good too, I’m just disappointed they have not re-upped on the LEGENDARY LAMB CHOPS for months after the review. Next I have to try the shrimp pasta like LA TRY Guy reviewed he said it was a 10/10 for everything.”