Azuma Japanese Restaurant

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An old school Japanese Teishoku(a combo plate plate) restaurant + izakaya. After all years, it still gives a valued meal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Foods are very good! Our family loves this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every so often you come across one of those restaurants, where you know the owners and general manager's sole purpose is to send people home absolutely full and satisfied.

This is one of those places.
This hits the mark on Japanese soul food. The noodles good. The super good. The bowls and plate sizes are just insane. Have you ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant with a dinner plate? Was the size of a medium pizza?

The food was so tasty. Fact. I love this place so much that I came back two nights later. And the cool thing is they are open until 10:00. I rolled in after 9:00 on both times and I was able sit down immediately. The place is extremely cozy. Very casual and a very homely feel from the staff to welcome you in. I'm coming back... Again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This Japanese restaurant is a true gem! The food is absolutely fantastic, and I was particularly impressed with the chicken katsu—it was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, a true standout dish. What really elevates the experience, however, is the service. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, making you feel welcomed from the moment you step in. They are quick to refill drinks, check on your meal, and offer helpful suggestions without being intrusive. It’s the kind of service that turns a good meal into a great one. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for delicious Japanese cuisine and top-notch hospitality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Place is super nice, feels like being in Japan. We went for the lunch special, place was packed and busy, every table taken but the food needed 10-15 mins to be prepared. We had the beef teriyaki and the lunch special which varies every day. Extremely tasty and massive portions. Great taste and fresh Japanese food !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

It’s been my favorite Japanese restaurant in Gardena for almost 20 years.
I recommend beef teriyaki, tonkatsu, and croquettes.
Be careful not to order too much food. Their food portion is very generous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered the shrimp curry expecting a rich, flavorful gravy, but it came very thick, heavy, and with a color and texture more like brown gravy. It had only three fried shrimp, which made the dish feel cheap. I also ordered the udon noodles with chicken — the noodles were fine, but the chicken pieces were very dark brown to black, with a lot of skin, which made them unappetizing. Overall, the food was unpleasant and disappointing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We were the third party in line waiting for 3 ppl seat. Waited for over 50 min standing outside and saw at least 8-10 groups of 2 ppl group headed in ahead of us. We did mention that we accepted counter sear and also our 3 can be seated separatly on the log. Still, even called the 4 ppl group in before us till we asked. We felt ignored and had very bad feeling before we could enjoy our meal. The dishes were good. Yet the wait line system was really poor managed. We sincerely want to support this local restaurant. Please, the owner or management should face this problem so the customers who wait in line could enter the store with joy.

Food: 5

Service: 1

Great experience with the food and atmosphere. Was able to be seated right away at a table for 2. Several larger groups were waiting a while. The menu is pretty large and made choosing difficult. I ended up with broiled black cod and tempura. The portion was crazy large with soup and salad included. I pry didn't eat half the meal. Everything was cooked perfectly, fish was excellent but watch for the many bones. Tempura was perfect as well, crisp and not too oily.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing food with a huge menu. If you go home hungry, it's your own fault. Highly recommend the curry!

Auténtic Japanese food

Authentic Japanese cuisine. Great staff and service

Had Sashimi set, see how thick the sashimi is. It is not pricey for what you get. Will visit again!

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.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5