OGAWATEI - Selected Wagyu and seasonal vegetables

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

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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

小川悦子

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

泉理子

This is my first time here, but the wagyu is cheap and delicious, and the wine is also great. I've never had Japanese BBQ like this before. It's affordable and tasty. The beef tongue was incredibly delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

中村ジュン

I don't think you can find Japanese-style Yakiniku this delicious in America. The wine and Yakiniku were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carl Kosut

This place is amazing. Great customer service. Amazing food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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OGAWATEI - Selected Wagyu and seasonal vegetables

15476 S Western Ave #106, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 323-4129