Izakaya Restaurants near Long Beach, CA

“Kihon is the BEST sushi restaurant in Long Beach hands down. Go enjoy the tastiest food and you can thank me later! 😀“

“Menu is curated to blow your mind. Time and time again, I come and try something new that makes me think, “I didn’t know X/Y/Z could even taste like this”. Chef Yoya and his team are doing something very special here. The food speaks for itself. Have yet to try something I haven’t absolutely loved. I can easily say this is by far my favorite restaurant in Long Beach and definitely in my top 3 in the world. Service is amazing too.“

“My sister and I were visiting from Atlanta last week for her birthday and we decided to get a few drinks from Tokyo Noir. The vibe was excellent and the drinks were phenomenal. I just have to give our bartender, Dylan, high praise. He was personable and his drink recommendations were spot on. Thanks Dylan for helping us have a wonderful time!! I highly recommend.“

“We went here for the first time tonight and was AMAZING. I wish I lived closer, I would come here every weekend. The service was great! Staff was super friendly and felt like friends. We got yellowtail Nigiri, popcorn lobster roll, shrimp tempura roll, salmon Philadelphia roll, edamame, and strawberry mochi :) all were delicious but the Edamame surprised us as it has a delicious pepper garlic spicy sauce :) everything was delightful and the atmosphere was great too. Really cute Japanese blossoms and paper lanterns :) looking forward to our next visit :)“

“This small restaurant is located in a strip mall on Carson St. in old Torrance.. it was very busy and popular even on a Monday night! The food was outstanding starting with the beef salad.. it was very tasty and refreshing. Moving on the fancy sashimi was perfect.. very fresh and flavorful. Their beef is top notch whether it was the ribeye or the wagyu tartar service with uni and caviar.. the latter had a beautiful presentation and was equally delicious. The salmon truffle carpaccio was another winner. The service was nice and the counter seating was very comfortable. It might be a good idea to do a reservation especially if it is a busy night. the space is relatively compact and fills up really fast. This is a very authentic dining experience which has not been watered down for an American audience.. real deal outstanding Japanese food. They have tons of robata choices and their crispy pork ribs looked amazing.. def trying them on our next visit. If you love grilled meats and amazing flavor Izakaya Hachi is a must try.“

“蕎麦、日本食　最高 !“

“I have been coming to Sojuya for several years. At first, I was a little intimidated because there’s lots of options on the menu, but the staff is friendly and willing to help answer any questions you have. We come here at least one a month, more times if we have family coming in from out of town as it’s a great spot to to take them that I know will be different than they have in their home town. This place is my go to for great food, awesome service and a fun atmosphere. It is also my go to if I have a larger party. Anytime I have come here with a party of 6,8 or even 10 people, the host doesn’t even bat an eye and space is found for us. I love the ability to get great Korean comfort food along with the best yakatori. We love the vibe, the people and the food here. Thank you Sojuya! It is always a treat to come.“

“I had an amazing experience at Katsumura. The food was incredibly delicious, and the meat tasted very fresh and high quality. Andy, the owner, was extremely kind and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Everything from the service to the food was wonderful. I would definitely come back again!“

“Great dinner at Izakaya Ringo tonight! The sushi and sashimi were incredibly fresh and flavorful — especially the golden eye snapper, halibut, and Spanish mackerel.

Grabbed a beer, watched the Dodgers game, and enjoyed the relaxed vibe. The staff was very friendly and the service was spectacular!“

“Their recipes are undefeated“

“it was yakitori and izakaya place. it was sooo nice and good. it's pricey though, but that's what fine dining is right..!? so i think it is pretty good, to come with famz or colleagues 😃👍🥰“

“Gaburi Chicken is a spot that recently opened up! The popcorn chicken is amazing; excellent flavor! This is a popular place, so be aware that you may have to head to the restaurant early! Parking is somewhat difficult to find, so be aware of this also! Overall, this place deserves 5-stars!“

“Go to place in Gardena for the lunch and the dinner.“

“My experience was very good and the food was delicious. I would defiently eat there again.“

“The server was so Great. He is so respectful, attentive and helpful. He gives suggestions of what I will order being my first time in Wadatsumi. Thank you very much for the Awesome service.😊 I'll definitely come back with my friends.💯“

“It feels like it’s gotten more expensive over time, but I’ve been coming here for 20 years. It’s one of my all-time favorite restaurants, and I’d be genuinely sad if it ever closed. The staff are always very friendly. While it may not feel particularly modern or spotless, it offers a comforting, homey atmosphere. The food is also consistently delicious.“

“The service was great & the food was soooooo good! I highly recommend the place for anybody to go eat here!“

“Decided to try out this local spot on a whim and i'm really glad I did. I pulled up 15 minutes until closing and the waitress still took my order to go. Dine in was no longer available which was understandable. She was very witty and funny, excellent service and I enjoyed the unexpected laughter. Food was ready super quick and she even met me at the door to pick it up. The food was incredible, very rich flavor and made with love. I ordered the #4 which was recommended by her. I am looking forward to dining in next time, really nice spot. Go check it out.“

“Fresh sashimi and nigiri with good selection of sake and beer“

“Try the Black Shisen Ramen! It's my favorite.“