I wanted to love this hole in the wall Japanese spot. The portions are borderline grotesque large (bang for your buck I guess), but the food itself had some misses. The potato croquettes were pretty good, and the chicken katsu curry generally had a good taste, but the curry itself had chunks of chicken that were so overcooked that I felt like I was chewing dissolving erasers. My friend’s teriyaki chicken was similar in that it tasted good, but was mostly over burned. The staff was hustling and were nice, albeit straight to the point.Vegetarian options: I did see a fair amount of vegetarian option, but meat dishes are definitely more prevalent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Denise Parker
Azuma is my Mom's favorite restaurant! We eat there frequently and love their fresh sashimi and beautiful plates of food. Their service is outstanding and the staff is so welcoming and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combination, Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura Lunch Special, Miso Soup, Sushi
L Gomes
Dirty, sloppy, and terrible presentation of the food. It was shocking to think that we were in a Japanese restaurant. The waitress was gruff and loud and the food was not good or flavorful. This place has really gone down hill.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Gary Nishimura
Good food service was pretty fast and polite people.
All the dishes had a gentle flavor and were delicious.The fried tofu soup and daikon radish were a perfect match.When you come here, you can enjoy many Japanese dishes, so this is recommended for those who want to try Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: トンカツ
Jaquee K
Ázuma Japanese restaurant .The service is as charming as it gets – picture a smiling waiter always ready to top up your rice or soup, making you feel pampered and cared for.Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the grilled fish. It's not just right; it's a symphony of flavors that transport you to Japan with each bite. The authenticity here is unbeatable, making every dish a delightful adventure for your taste buds.But what truly steals the show is the cozy atmosphere that turns every meal into a cherished family moment. This place isn't just about food; it's about creating memories over delicious dishes and heartfelt conversations.In a nutshell, this Japanese restaurant isn't just a dining spot; it's a delicious journey into tradition and hospitality. You'll leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and a craving to come back for more.
Mario Cercas
Been coming here for years and it the most perfect little place ! U always order the Steak and Sashimi dinner plate with a side crocket! It’s to die for! Forever my favorite place to dine the atmosphere is great not too loud low music playing in the back ground and sitting at the bar is my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arnold Kaida
A little pricey. Food tasty and plentiful. Small restaurant. A little noisy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Josh M
Favorite Japanese restaurant. The beef teriyaki is basically a steak, perfectly seared with a good amount of fat. Tempura was crunchy and massive. The whole combination plate was actually huge. The chicken skewers were also very good.This place is on the pricier end, but the portion sizes and quality make it worth it. I will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combination
Glad this place reopened after the fire, waited 2 decades to eat back at this place and did not dissapoint. Had to wait awhile outside since our reservation was a bit messed up but they did their best to sit us when space was available. A bit noisy but expected at a popular restaurant, the food speaks for itself. Had three combo dinners for each of us, the Tempura/sashimi, the Black cod/Sashimi and the Tonkatsu/sashimi and the portions were enough for some to take home. Luckily scored the last two bottles of Orion Beers (iykyk) that made this last meal in Cali one of the best. 5 stars, ill be sure to be back when in the area??Parking: Free parking in back of restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Cod, Fish
Steve Hsu
Old shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bry Si
The koroke was hot and very good. There isn't much atmosphere as they try to stuff in as many tables as possible. The waitress looked stressed and tired, she was taking care of all the people in my area and most likely so up front. This was right when they opened. They need to hire more food servers. The food came out on time and hot though the waitress seemed a little snippy, I would probably be too if I had her workload.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Hallie Keen
i got a chicken cutlet curry. the flavor was good and the chicken was fried well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Saint-Erne
Eat here every time I come to Gardena.Glad they have reopened after the fire in the adjacent storefront. I missed eating there.The food is fabulous.Parking: Parking lot behind building.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Sashimi Dinner
I wanted to love this hole in the wall Japanese spot. The portions are borderline grotesque large (bang for your buck I guess), but the food itself had some misses. The potato croquettes were pretty good, and the chicken katsu curry generally had a good taste, but the curry itself had chunks of chicken that were so overcooked that I felt like I was chewing dissolving erasers. My friend’s teriyaki chicken was similar in that it tasted good, but was mostly over burned. The staff was hustling and were nice, albeit straight to the point.Vegetarian options: I did see a fair amount of vegetarian option, but meat dishes are definitely more prevalent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Azuma is my Mom's favorite restaurant! We eat there frequently and love their fresh sashimi and beautiful plates of food. Their service is outstanding and the staff is so welcoming and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combination, Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura Lunch Special, Miso Soup, Sushi
Dirty, sloppy, and terrible presentation of the food. It was shocking to think that we were in a Japanese restaurant. The waitress was gruff and loud and the food was not good or flavorful. This place has really gone down hill.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good food service was pretty fast and polite people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combination, Miso Soup, Pork Cutlet Curry, Chicken Katsu
Heard a lot about this place, glad to finally be able to spend dinner here. The atmosphere and food are great, everything is made to order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Pork Cutlet Curry
All the dishes had a gentle flavor and were delicious.The fried tofu soup and daikon radish were a perfect match.When you come here, you can enjoy many Japanese dishes, so this is recommended for those who want to try Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: トンカツ
Ázuma Japanese restaurant .The service is as charming as it gets – picture a smiling waiter always ready to top up your rice or soup, making you feel pampered and cared for.Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the grilled fish. It's not just right; it's a symphony of flavors that transport you to Japan with each bite. The authenticity here is unbeatable, making every dish a delightful adventure for your taste buds.But what truly steals the show is the cozy atmosphere that turns every meal into a cherished family moment. This place isn't just about food; it's about creating memories over delicious dishes and heartfelt conversations.In a nutshell, this Japanese restaurant isn't just a dining spot; it's a delicious journey into tradition and hospitality. You'll leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and a craving to come back for more.
Been coming here for years and it the most perfect little place ! U always order the Steak and Sashimi dinner plate with a side crocket! It’s to die for! Forever my favorite place to dine the atmosphere is great not too loud low music playing in the back ground and sitting at the bar is my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little pricey. Food tasty and plentiful. Small restaurant. A little noisy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Favorite Japanese restaurant. The beef teriyaki is basically a steak, perfectly seared with a good amount of fat. Tempura was crunchy and massive. The whole combination plate was actually huge. The chicken skewers were also very good.This place is on the pricier end, but the portion sizes and quality make it worth it. I will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combination
Restaurantji Recommends
Glad this place reopened after the fire, waited 2 decades to eat back at this place and did not dissapoint. Had to wait awhile outside since our reservation was a bit messed up but they did their best to sit us when space was available. A bit noisy but expected at a popular restaurant, the food speaks for itself. Had three combo dinners for each of us, the Tempura/sashimi, the Black cod/Sashimi and the Tonkatsu/sashimi and the portions were enough for some to take home. Luckily scored the last two bottles of Orion Beers (iykyk) that made this last meal in Cali one of the best. 5 stars, ill be sure to be back when in the area??Parking: Free parking in back of restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Cod, Fish
Old shop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The koroke was hot and very good. There isn't much atmosphere as they try to stuff in as many tables as possible. The waitress looked stressed and tired, she was taking care of all the people in my area and most likely so up front. This was right when they opened. They need to hire more food servers. The food came out on time and hot though the waitress seemed a little snippy, I would probably be too if I had her workload.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
i got a chicken cutlet curry. the flavor was good and the chicken was fried well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eat here every time I come to Gardena.Glad they have reopened after the fire in the adjacent storefront. I missed eating there.The food is fabulous.Parking: Parking lot behind building.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Teriyaki and Sashimi Dinner