Tampopo Restaurant

Always a good spot to eat, satisfies my monthly sushi and Ramen craving

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their ramen has the best flavor, especially the spicy one. The sushi is always fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited both locations Cerritos and Gardena . Gardena prices are slightly higher but not by much maybe $1 or $2. Overall I love both . This location sometimes has a 5-15 min wait but they work really fast . Food really good and prices are affordable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came in with the parking lot full and the restaurant as well. Got seated immediately. Food service was RAPID, like 5-7 minutes from ordered to eating. Food was delicious. And the prices were unbelievable for 2025. 10/10. Will do it again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing Sushi Rolls! Quick and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tampopo is the best sushi and ramen spot in Gardena! Always fresh, never too crowded, always fast and friendly service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

California roll Ramen sets. Ramen broth so so tasted so so.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

We came by during off peak hours for a late lunch. The huge menu meant choosing took awhile but we placed our order and food turnaround was quick.

The Salmon, Mango and avocado roll was a delightful combination, sweet, creamy but light. The Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll had a decent kick that woke up the taste buds. The Tampopo Roll was covered by crispy flakes that added texture to the dish.

Prices were very reasonable but serves aren't huge. Service was polite but disorganised. Decor is simple but the latticed ceiling and lamps evoke the feeling of being back in Japan. A neighbourhood gem for the locals and those in the know.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Food is always great eith excellent service. I try to visit at least once a year when I can make it into so cal. Holds a special place in my heart. My dad loved this place growing up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The sashimi was so delicious! The fish was so fresh and beautiful. Melt in your mouth, best pieces of raw fish I've had in a long time. Great buyer, excellent quality, especially the ahi. It was red, soft and delicate and so tasty! The staff was attentive and fast. The manager watched over everything. The cooking staff was fantastic and the sushi chefs were hopping. Excellent service, quality, food was wonderful and the experience was great. Very happy and will 100% go back again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Four star quality for three star prices. Everything we had was good but nothing was outstanding. Would recommend for a casual lunch or dinner. Mexican burrito was my fav.

This place is bomb reasonable price food delicious soups are awesome. Sushi rolls are good. Just everything is good here.

Sushi was mediocre

Took my Aunt for the first time everything was great until the Guy in back preparing the sushi without Gloves decides to start helping out with Tables and comes over to my table while I'm pulling out my card to pay and abruptly reaches way over to grab my card without saying a word .Rather than politely asking was there anything else u need and may I take that for you He just reaches down to grab the card .
Communication is very important and if you want to give good service and multitask, a suggestion for next time perhaps learn some etiquettes and how to politely communicate with people when approaching the table. And don't cross contaminate your customer's food by handling items in the restaurant and then go back behind the counter and start preparing food without Gloves.

Great food. Spicy levels perfect