December 2025 - Reservation for three people on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy but still had plenty of free tables.
Food/Pricing - Yuzu Sun $18.00 - Strong but tasty.
Yellowtail Hiramasa Sashimi $29.50 - Refreshing but had too much onion on top of it in my opinion.
Korean Spare Ribs $24.00 - Absolutely delicious and was so tender it was literally falling off the bone.
Blistered Market Green Beans $18.00 - Had tofu at the bottom. Overall the dish was good but very salty.
Spicy Pork and Shrimp Noodles $25.00 - If you like numbing spice (like I do) you'll certainly enjoy this dish. I was disappointed however that the shrimps were not whole and we're just pieces, same with the bok choy. The menu makes it seem like you'll be getting while pieces of vegetables and shrimp but they cut it to thirds or smaller.
Yellowtail Collar $17.00 - Lots of bone but other than it was very tender and yummy.
Service/Ambiance - Service was prompt but not necessarily friendly. They come in to check on you often but once you reach past an hour they might become passive aggressive like one snooty gentleman who was dressed in black. He came to check on us twice and on the second time I let him know we were still working on the food, at that moment he blatantly checked his watch and made a disapproving face. I would understand if there was a time limit clearly stated but there were none. I was having a good time and enjoying the ambiance until that experience.
Parking - Tough street parking but there are lots around the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Colleen B
Milk Bread, yes. Bao Bun bar app, yes. Nashville Chicken Karaage, no. Lobstah Roll, no. Wagyu Hand Roll, no. Sichuan Opera, no. The mains just didn't excite us. Other guests posted the same menu from a year ago. It was pretty inside...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tim
Was top 5 HB restaurants for us, prior to last night. But last night we were seated by a loud crowd and the service was poor. I believe the low ceiling along the wall amplified the noise level leading to a very poor experience. We should have asked to be moved but it was a full house and we thought they were soon to leave. Service was also very slow and no communication. We ordered 3 items for the 3 of us and they did not arrive together. The second arrived after we finished the first. Iced tea refills were impossible to get and the dessert arrived without spoons and we had to track down another server to get them. We are local and we are taking them off our go-to list.
Isabella
The food was incredible, very well done. The Hokkaido scallop sushi was divine. Our waitress was knowledgable, efficient, and kind. I visited for the first time for my birthday and they made sure to make it special and provided a delicious scoop of ube ice cream with w candle for dessert!
Sean
A delightful Friday evening experience, from friendly and thoughtful service to delicious food! Perfect to enjoy in the spirit of sharing--our mother-and-son table of 2 split two small plates, one sushi, one noodle dish, and a dessert. We were surrounded by a relaxed and incredibly diverse clientele, including families with kids, older couples, 20-somethings out on the town, and more. Korean-style spare ribs were fall-off-the-bone on point, and the yuzu Hokkaido scallop roll was light and tasty as anything. The weekend special, grilled Hamachi collar, was a delectable revelation. And the shiso pesto spaghetti with divine matsutake and trumpet mushrooms was just perfect. Matcha tiramisu was the final cherry on top. Well done, RYLA team!
Pedro
Had the best experience, we were late almost 20 minutes and they still honored my reservation even though it was a busy night. Manager came out to check in on us and everything was great. We got treated to some ube ice cream to celebrate our anniversary . I'm definitely coming back !
Haley
45 min late to seat us with a reservation, staff was very overwhelmed and food was just ok. Not our typical experience there so very surprised.
Cindy
Always a delicious dinner with excellent service. Sushi rolls and the corn fritters are favorites!
Mitz
The food is a hit or miss; everything else was great. The best part was the service and the dessert. The rolls were okay. The nigiri felt dry. Miso ramen was not for me.
jeffrey
RYLA has wonderful dishes with incredible flavors. Definitely worth a try if you haven't visited yet.
The food is amazing, but also the ambiance is really cool. They did such a good job with this place. Chef Ray is awesome. We are lucky to have this place in Hermosa Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George
This place never disappoints!!! Excellent food, drinks and service. Extremely clean, staff is very friendly and you always feel welcome! One of the best places in South Bay!!!
Beverly
Great service, friendly staff, and delicious food. We came here for brunch and got an outdoor table. Ordered the white sesame caesar salad and the Nashville spiced hot chicken karaage for starters to share. For the main dishes, we ordered the pork belly eggs benedict, breakfast sandwich, pork tonkatsu sandwich, and the yuzu shio butter ramen. Because it was my birthday, the restaurant gave me a handwritten card and a complimentary scoop of ube ice cream. Such a special touch and it really made my day.
Justin Moon
First time here and I’ll definitely be back! We got the Hokkaido Milk Bread, Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Korean Spare Ribs, Spicy Pork & Shrimp Noodles, & Miso Ramen. Everything was tender and delicious. The Hokkaido Bread and Shrimp Noodles are a must have. Staff was friendly and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Milk Bread w Nori Spread, Yellowtail Sashimi
Yulia Yermak
Overpriced and extremely noisy! The quality of the food is just very very ok. We ordered a roll which tasted the same as a roll you’ll get at Ralph’s… Don’t go there for chicken karaage, there are lots of places better around the area. The ribs were fine but $24 for 4 pieces of small ribs is just too much. The biggest joke was the fried rice. Charging $27 for regular fried rice just because you added truffle oil? not for me….
December 2025 - Reservation for three people on a Saturday afternoon. The place was busy but still had plenty of free tables.
Food/Pricing - Yuzu Sun $18.00 - Strong but tasty.
Yellowtail Hiramasa Sashimi $29.50 - Refreshing but had too much onion on top of it in my opinion.
Korean Spare Ribs $24.00 - Absolutely delicious and was so tender it was literally falling off the bone.
Blistered Market Green Beans $18.00 - Had tofu at the bottom. Overall the dish was good but very salty.
Spicy Pork and Shrimp Noodles $25.00 - If you like numbing spice (like I do) you'll certainly enjoy this dish. I was disappointed however that the shrimps were not whole and we're just pieces, same with the bok choy. The menu makes it seem like you'll be getting while pieces of vegetables and shrimp but they cut it to thirds or smaller.
Yellowtail Collar $17.00 - Lots of bone but other than it was very tender and yummy.
Service/Ambiance - Service was prompt but not necessarily friendly. They come in to check on you often but once you reach past an hour they might become passive aggressive like one snooty gentleman who was dressed in black. He came to check on us twice and on the second time I let him know we were still working on the food, at that moment he blatantly checked his watch and made a disapproving face. I would understand if there was a time limit clearly stated but there were none. I was having a good time and enjoying the ambiance until that experience.
Parking - Tough street parking but there are lots around the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Milk Bread, yes. Bao Bun bar app, yes. Nashville Chicken Karaage, no. Lobstah Roll, no. Wagyu Hand Roll, no. Sichuan Opera, no. The mains just didn't excite us. Other guests posted the same menu from a year ago. It was pretty inside...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Was top 5 HB restaurants for us, prior to last night. But last night we were seated by a loud crowd and the service was poor. I believe the low ceiling along the wall amplified the noise level leading to a very poor experience. We should have asked to be moved but it was a full house and we thought they were soon to leave. Service was also very slow and no communication. We ordered 3 items for the 3 of us and they did not arrive together. The second arrived after we finished the first. Iced tea refills were impossible to get and the dessert arrived without spoons and we had to track down another server to get them. We are local and we are taking them off our go-to list.
The food was incredible, very well done. The Hokkaido scallop sushi was divine. Our waitress was knowledgable, efficient, and kind. I visited for the first time for my birthday and they made sure to make it special and provided a delicious scoop of ube ice cream with w candle for dessert!
A delightful Friday evening experience, from friendly and thoughtful service to delicious food! Perfect to enjoy in the spirit of sharing--our mother-and-son table of 2 split two small plates, one sushi, one noodle dish, and a dessert. We were surrounded by a relaxed and incredibly diverse clientele, including families with kids, older couples, 20-somethings out on the town, and more. Korean-style spare ribs were fall-off-the-bone on point, and the yuzu Hokkaido scallop roll was light and tasty as anything. The weekend special, grilled Hamachi collar, was a delectable revelation. And the shiso pesto spaghetti with divine matsutake and trumpet mushrooms was just perfect. Matcha tiramisu was the final cherry on top. Well done, RYLA team!
Had the best experience, we were late almost 20 minutes and they still honored my reservation even though it was a busy night. Manager came out to check in on us and everything was great. We got treated to some ube ice cream to celebrate our anniversary . I'm definitely coming back !
45 min late to seat us with a reservation, staff was very overwhelmed and food was just ok. Not our typical experience there so very surprised.
Always a delicious dinner with excellent service. Sushi rolls and the corn fritters are favorites!
The food is a hit or miss; everything else was great. The best part was the service and the dessert. The rolls were okay. The nigiri felt dry. Miso ramen was not for me.
RYLA has wonderful dishes with incredible flavors. Definitely worth a try if you haven't visited yet.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is amazing, but also the ambiance is really cool. They did such a good job with this place. Chef Ray is awesome. We are lucky to have this place in Hermosa Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place never disappoints!!! Excellent food, drinks and service. Extremely clean, staff is very friendly and you always feel welcome! One of the best places in South Bay!!!
Great service, friendly staff, and delicious food. We came here for brunch and got an outdoor table. Ordered the white sesame caesar salad and the Nashville spiced hot chicken karaage for starters to share. For the main dishes, we ordered the pork belly eggs benedict, breakfast sandwich, pork tonkatsu sandwich, and the yuzu shio butter ramen. Because it was my birthday, the restaurant gave me a handwritten card and a complimentary scoop of ube ice cream. Such a special touch and it really made my day.
First time here and I’ll definitely be back! We got the Hokkaido Milk Bread, Japanese Yellowtail Sashimi, Korean Spare Ribs, Spicy Pork & Shrimp Noodles, & Miso Ramen. Everything was tender and delicious. The Hokkaido Bread and Shrimp Noodles are a must have. Staff was friendly and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Milk Bread w Nori Spread, Yellowtail Sashimi
Overpriced and extremely noisy! The quality of the food is just very very ok. We ordered a roll which tasted the same as a roll you’ll get at Ralph’s… Don’t go there for chicken karaage, there are lots of places better around the area. The ribs were fine but $24 for 4 pieces of small ribs is just too much. The biggest joke was the fried rice. Charging $27 for regular fried rice just because you added truffle oil? not for me….
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
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