Had such a delicious dinner here. We knew they were known for their soba and tempura and we enjoyed these for sure, but I can’t stop thinking about the Berkshire pork rice dish! The atmosphere was cozy and the service was so friendly. Also thought the prices were reasonable for the quality and portions. I’m looking forward to going back!Parking: Limited free parking lot in the back
I ordered a set of soba and kakiage! It was delicious ? The horsetail was refreshing and I recommend it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DAISUKE OKAMOTO (OKAINA IMAGE)
The most amazing and authentic soba noodle restaurant in LA county! The soba noodles here have a great texture and go perfectly with their special broth. My most favorite soba here is Seiro soba noodle. This is so addictive and extra noodle is not enough because I want to keep eating! Otafuku is a one of a kind and taste is better than some of soba noodle restaurants in Japan. And soba tea they have is also pretty tasty. And then try their Aji gohan bowl (Spanish mackerel bowl)! Everything here is so delicious! I strongly recommend this most favorite restaurant of mine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel John
Maybe the move is to go for dinner but our lunch experience was only so-so. Vinegar noodles were very good but nothing remarkable about the soba,tempura, or katsudon. Lots of great authentic choices in the area and this one didn’t live up to the others we have tried. Dining room also had very little character.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Yuika Nakai
Otafuku is the best restaurant of any restaurants in LA✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Liver, Petite Size Tuna Sashimi Bowl, Aji, Chicken Skin Yakitori, Udon Noodles with Shrimp Tempura Vegetables Tempura, Small Horse Mackerel with Fresh Vegetable Bowl, Karaage Chicken, Veggie Tempura, Homemade Jidori Free Range Egg Custard Pudding, Japanese Style Jidori Egg Omelet
Abi D
Nowhere indicated the need to make a reservation ahead of time. So imagine my disappointment after making my way over there and not being able to dine. The website is a link to the menus so I’m assuming I can only make a reservation over the phone. I decided to try calling to make a reservation: 1st call - dial tone, 2nd call - no answer… Parking is non existent and the entrance is incredibly narrow, blocked off by chairs. I’m not sure I’d be interested in going back regardless of the food quality.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Donald Suyenaga
Had an early lunch and we took a guest from Miejer. She throughly enjoyed it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KYOICHIRO ASAI
This is an old Japanese soba restaurant. I had a good time visiting. Both for entertaining and personally. The staff at the store are Japanese, but of course their English is no problem. I used it yesterday for the first time in a while, and 80% of the customers were non-Japanese. Soba is becoming more and more recognized. I love the soba noodles, but I also love the ginger-yaki set meal. I love the spaghetti salad that comes with it. It's not on the menu, but it comes out when you order.
I love this place so much. We BALLED out this nice and drove out from the westside to give this gem a whirl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Kim
Food was good though not amazing. Hot soba broth was slightly salty. Service was not great- didn’t check in after our food came out. Also a side of noodles I ordered never came out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Angie Mead King
Feels like Japan and tastes like I've been transported to Japan!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
KA IM
The best sashimi in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
wook kim
Heard that Torrence was the place to go for real Japanese food so we made a trip from downtown to Otafuku. Awesome food in a casual setting. The soba noodles were amazing…chewy and delicious with the dipping sauce. Got the tempura as well, which was light and crispy. The mackerel and rice was a perfect side and didn’t have any “fishy” taste to it. Beyond the food, service was also fast and friendly.
Best soba in LA!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had such a delicious dinner here. We knew they were known for their soba and tempura and we enjoyed these for sure, but I can’t stop thinking about the Berkshire pork rice dish! The atmosphere was cozy and the service was so friendly. Also thought the prices were reasonable for the quality and portions. I’m looking forward to going back!Parking: Limited free parking lot in the back
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seiro Soba, Berkshire Pork Cutlet & Egg Bowl
I ordered a set of soba and kakiage! It was delicious ? The horsetail was refreshing and I recommend it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most amazing and authentic soba noodle restaurant in LA county! The soba noodles here have a great texture and go perfectly with their special broth. My most favorite soba here is Seiro soba noodle. This is so addictive and extra noodle is not enough because I want to keep eating! Otafuku is a one of a kind and taste is better than some of soba noodle restaurants in Japan. And soba tea they have is also pretty tasty. And then try their Aji gohan bowl (Spanish mackerel bowl)! Everything here is so delicious! I strongly recommend this most favorite restaurant of mine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the move is to go for dinner but our lunch experience was only so-so. Vinegar noodles were very good but nothing remarkable about the soba,tempura, or katsudon. Lots of great authentic choices in the area and this one didn’t live up to the others we have tried. Dining room also had very little character.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Otafuku is the best restaurant of any restaurants in LA✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Liver, Petite Size Tuna Sashimi Bowl, Aji, Chicken Skin Yakitori, Udon Noodles with Shrimp Tempura Vegetables Tempura, Small Horse Mackerel with Fresh Vegetable Bowl, Karaage Chicken, Veggie Tempura, Homemade Jidori Free Range Egg Custard Pudding, Japanese Style Jidori Egg Omelet
Nowhere indicated the need to make a reservation ahead of time. So imagine my disappointment after making my way over there and not being able to dine. The website is a link to the menus so I’m assuming I can only make a reservation over the phone. I decided to try calling to make a reservation: 1st call - dial tone, 2nd call - no answer… Parking is non existent and the entrance is incredibly narrow, blocked off by chairs. I’m not sure I’d be interested in going back regardless of the food quality.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Had an early lunch and we took a guest from Miejer. She throughly enjoyed it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an old Japanese soba restaurant. I had a good time visiting. Both for entertaining and personally. The staff at the store are Japanese, but of course their English is no problem. I used it yesterday for the first time in a while, and 80% of the customers were non-Japanese. Soba is becoming more and more recognized. I love the soba noodles, but I also love the ginger-yaki set meal. I love the spaghetti salad that comes with it. It's not on the menu, but it comes out when you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 地鶏, 豚串カツ, 地鶏ももの塩焼き
hidden gem in gardena, incredible lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I love this place so much. We BALLED out this nice and drove out from the westside to give this gem a whirl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good though not amazing. Hot soba broth was slightly salty. Service was not great- didn’t check in after our food came out. Also a side of noodles I ordered never came out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Feels like Japan and tastes like I've been transported to Japan!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sashimi in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heard that Torrence was the place to go for real Japanese food so we made a trip from downtown to Otafuku. Awesome food in a casual setting. The soba noodles were amazing…chewy and delicious with the dipping sauce. Got the tempura as well, which was light and crispy. The mackerel and rice was a perfect side and didn’t have any “fishy” taste to it. Beyond the food, service was also fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Veggie Tempura