Torachan Japanese BBQ

15476 S Western Ave #106, Gardena
(310) 323-4129

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Jimin K

delicious bbq; raw beef liver is a must!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tia Parchman

I’ve been coming here for years. From the food to the service, everything is excellent. This is the only place I’ll eat beef tongue and intestines (which I know is an acquired taste lol) and I’m pescatarian!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clive Hawkins

Went in on a Tuesday night while most japanese bbq spots are closed. It was one of the best I had in a while. I am from Tokyo and was homesick for some great japanese bbq. Not disappointed!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jose Bernal

I visited this restaurant with my date for dinner, and we were welcomed with a pleasant attitude and seated immediately. The atmosphere was nice and inviting. We were fortunate that there weren’t many guests that evening, which made the experience very peaceful and enjoyable.

We started with two Asahi beers while deciding what to order. We chose the A5 Wagyu Set, which included tongue, ribeye, short rib, chuck flap, and tenderloin. The set also came with a salad, kimchi, and bean sprouts, and we ordered a few bowls of rice on the side.

Our server was very friendly and even gave us helpful tips on which cuts of meat to start with. Although there was a button at the table to call for service, she would occasionally check in on us to see if we needed anything or were enjoying our meal, which we truly appreciated.

All of the meats were phenomenal, and the portion size was very satisfying for both of us. To end the evening, we ordered Wagyu sushi—one piece served raw and the other cooked—and both were absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef

bree Monnin

Authentic A5 Wagyu served perfectly as if we were back in Japan! Arigato gozaimasu! It is pricey but very good quality. Very clean inside and has great tea options also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin King

So glad I found this spot! Great food, great service and they happened to play the music of one of my favorite Japanese artist! Cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef

bibi

literally the worst bbq experience. no side dishes, hella small portions and overpriced. we finished eating in 3 minutes and paid 130 bucks. i can see the reason why the place was empty

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jenna L

Great quality meat and wagyu. You need to get the wagyu plates to try all the different meats. Beautiful Yakiniku place with veggie options and they change out your stove promptly. Oxtail soup and wagyu sushi plate was delicious as well. Staff was so nice :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nehemiah Odior

I came here on accident.

It isn’t an all you can eat like KBBQ places are but the quality is significantly higher than most places could ask for.

I should have taken a picture of my food before but as you can see from the empty plate it was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric

Soso and overpriced. Beef Cheek is bad

Jocelyn Yu

I came here with my friend that's working in town, this was the closest to the area we were in.

I'm not sure how new this place is but it's such a cute restaurant, that has an authentic vibe.

Our server was very attentive, she made sure that we were very taken care of.

The food was amazing, we got the Wagyu option, it is pricey but between two people it was enough! Super filling, melts in your mouth, delicious! We did substitute the tongue for more short rib.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hằng Mai

I visited this restaurant for dinner, and finding the location inside the building was a bit tricky, especially at night. I arrived around 7PM and was immediately seated. Since I was dining alone, I opted to order several individual dishes instead of a set meal. I tried the High Quality Top Blade, High Quality Cube Tongue, Shiso Rice, Grilled Vegetables, and Assorted Kimchi, and I’d rate every single dish a 10 out of 10. The meat was exceptional—perfectly cut with abundant marbling, tight grain, firm texture, and just the right level of moisture. The portions may seem small, but the quality made it totally worth it. The vegetables were fresh, and the rice was perfectly soft. I highly recommend their handmade kimchi. Normally, I’m not a fan of kimchi because it’s too salty for me, but theirs paired perfectly with the rice and meat. I also appreciated how they presented the vegetables on a toothpick through the onion so they wouldn’t fall apart while grilling. All dishes were beautifully presented.

One thing I really liked was that there was no smoke inside the restaurant, thanks to their down-draft system. Unlike other places, they didn’t rush me out once I finished my meal. They waited until I asked for the check, which was a nice touch. The restaurant is a good size and not overly noisy, making for a comfortable experience. The parking situation was a bit challenging—I had to circle around a few times to find a spot when I arrived at 7 PM. However, by the time I was finished around 8 PM, there were plenty of spaces available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef

Jason Ing

The real deal. Wagyu from Japan. They also serve American Wagyu, but we will always go for Japan Wagyu. We had the rib eye, short ribs, and chuck. Spicy beef and oxtail soups are delicious and well balanced. Wife loved the assorted house made kimchi. Wife said she felt special because of the excellent Japanese service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef

Keiko Kawabe (Kei)

This place is so nice. Food and service also great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y W

I’m originally from Japan, and this is the best Japanese BBQ restaurant, even compared to those in Japan!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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