50 Best Japanese Restaurants near South Gate

1 Golden Bowl

3.9 Good 180 Reviews

8610 Garfield Avenue, South Gate

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“The food is always great, the cashier had a horrible attitude. You can’t ask them for anything without them giving you a bad attitude. If you don’t like retail customer service jobs, get another job ! Because of us the customers the restaurant is successful. At least fake it.”

2 Yoshinoya

3.5 Good 206 Reviews

3506 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate

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“YOSHINOYA FOR THE WIN AND RESCUE!!! Totally Honorable and Commendable Customer Satisfaction Experience here with Yoshinoya Employees Ana and Stephanie @ Santa Monica and Vine HOLLYWOOD YOSHINOYA!”

3 Kato Restaurant

4.4 Superb 399 Reviews

777 South Alameda Street Bldg 1, Suite 114, Los Angeles · 6.87 miles

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“Amazing takeout family meal which features the most flavorful and delicious Char Siu Wagyu Short Rib with fluffy bao. All side dishes are well executed and delectable. One of the best staying at home meals I’ve had! Highly recommend it!”

4 TONCHIN LA

4.6 Superb 185 Reviews

5665 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles · 12.34 miles

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“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!”

5 Azay

4.5 Superb 188 Reviews

226 1st Street, Los Angeles · 7.96 miles

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“I had Japanese breakfast w/ miso black cod, it was tasty.”

6 Chubby Cattle BBQ | Little Tokyo

5.0 Superb 283 Reviews

356 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.75 miles

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“I highly recommend this restaurant. Great food and great service.”

7 Hama Sushi

4.5 Superb 267 Reviews

347 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.83 miles

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“Exceptional food! Hamachi collar, red snapper soup! And sushi. Authentic; which is why it was so good!”

8 Otomisan Restaurant

4.7 Superb 215 Reviews

1st Street, Los Angeles · 6.98 miles

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“I got in pretty much as soon as they open, so I got the special opportunity to get to talk to Kristine. After a lovely conversation and delicious food, I left feeling so full and at peace. The tempura was crispy and airy, the rice was perfectly cooked, the fish in the sushi tasted fresh. I cannot recommend visiting here enough. I am sure it can get busy, as the place is small, but I think that is part of its charm: meeting with a group of strangers for a good meal and a moment of peace before heading back into the world.”

9 Marugame Monzo

4.5 Superb 416 Reviews

329 1st Street, Los Angeles · 7.86 miles

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“Delicious food. Fast service. Get here early to avoid a long line.”

10 AFURI - DTLA Arts District

4.4 Superb 250 Reviews

688 Mateo Street, Los Angeles · 6.75 miles

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“สนุกสนานอาหารอร่อย บรรยากาศดีมีระดับ”

11 Otafuku Restaurant

4.5 Superb 171 Reviews

16525 South Western Avenue, Gardena · 7.87 miles

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“蕎麦、日本食 最高 !”

12 OTOTO

4.6 Superb 93 Reviews

1360 Allison Avenue, Los Angeles · 9.58 miles

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“Tasty bbq take out outside. Amazing desserts to ans friendly staff”

13 Sushi Gen

4.5 Superb 396 Reviews

422 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.63 miles

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“Sushi Gen is simply the best sushi spot I’ve found in California and honestly, the only place in the U.S. that has ever reminded me of the sushi I’ve had in Japan. I discovered this place a few years ago, and I still remember how happy I was after my first visit. I had been looking for that same freshness and quality I loved so much in Japan, and Sushi Gen was the first place where I genuinely felt like I found it. I’ve been back many times since, and it has never disappointed me. The quality is consistently exceptional, the fish is incredibly fresh. One of those rare places I can recommend without hesitation.”

14 Guzzu Bento-ya

4.8 Superb 118 Reviews

1102 Lawrence Street, Los Angeles · 6.52 miles

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“Bento boxes are of great quality here. The attention to detail of this curated meal definitely lets your eyes feast first. All the little sides taste amazing, especially the candied sweet potatoes. The vegetables alternate between sweet and salty to balance out the meal. The Scottish salmon and mackerel are cooked to perfection. The little yolk in the rice also adds a nice touch to mix in and eat.”

15 Kouraku Japanese Ramen & Grill

4.6 Superb 317 Reviews

314 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.82 miles

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“It was very nice. Loved the hellos and thank you for coming. I can’t wait to come back next time I visit the area.”

16 Tensho

4.5 Superb 111 Reviews

418 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.69 miles

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“Probably the most elevated, authentic shabu place in LA! Service was amazing, our server was very informative on the menu & laid out the veggies in our broth for us and even skimmed the meat residue that usually floats to the top as you cook. They use very high quality ingredients, everything is fresh. It is pricey compared to other shabu restaurants but you are getting premium food, service, and experience that feels like you’ve teleported to Japan. Definitely recommended for any special occasion, or if you want to splurge a little for an elevated shabu experience in LA! Thank you”

17 King Sushi and Teriyaki

4.9 Superb 208 Reviews

9055 Telegraph Road, Pico Rivera · 5.06 miles

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“We had a really nice experience! The side of the restaurant has enough space for a few tables to dine in, and it felt cozy. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient. I liked that they had sauces and water available right at the tables for self-service. We dined in, and everything came out fast! We spent around $40 for a chicken bowl, two sushi rolls, and two miso soups ,perfect for two adults and a toddler. The food was amazing! My husband said the teriyaki chicken was really good, and I agree. the chicken was juicy, not dry at all. The salmon sushi was good too, just a little warm for my husband’s liking, but overall, everything had great flavor. The music was a fun surprise, they were playing some techno, which we didn’t mind at all! It actually made the experience more fun. We even found ourselves dancing a little while eating. Definitely a place we’d come back to!”

18 Izakaya Go Los Angeles

4.8 Superb 138 Reviews

136 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles · 7.73 miles

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“Service is amazing and the reason to get here. Big shout out to Miss Angela!! Attentive and such good energy! We ended up making late night 10:30pm happy hour. Sushi is yum. Wished they had just ref yellowtail vs spicy. And maybe different apps that are more traditional izakaya kind. Parking near by at the $4 lot or train it! Clean and inviting and just all around ppl who love their jobs. Ya feel their good vibes. For an izakaya, that’s definitely what makes the experience!”

19 Kotohira Restaurant | Japanese

4.7 Superb 171 Reviews

1747 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena · 7.54 miles

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“I ordered the fried mochi that other customers recommended, karaage fried chicken, the grilled mackerel set, and the cod set. Everything looked pretty simple, but surprisingly, every single dish was delicious! The portions were also very filling. We left feeling completely satisfied!”

20 Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Gardena

4.6 Superb 236 Reviews

2015 West Redondo Beach Boulevard #C, Gardena · 7.84 miles

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“Ramen is so good I cried.”

21 Ichimiann

4.7 Superb 168 Reviews

1618 Cravens Avenue, Torrance · 10.3 miles

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“Good taste noodle, great customer service! interesting old Torrance neighborhood.”

22 Marugame Udon

4.5 Superb 341 Reviews

700 Flower Street, Los Angeles · 8.17 miles

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“I had a great time over there. Delicious food 🥘”

23 Izakaya Osen

4.3 Superb 308 Reviews

2861 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles · 10.72 miles

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“The best everything…so, Go!”

24 Sama Hand Roll / Grill

4.8 Superb 118 Reviews

897 Traction Avenue, Los Angeles · 7.38 miles

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“came here with a large group for my birthday dinner (called and made a reservation ahead of time). staff were so helpful and patient with a party of 20, being attentive and making my bday special :) and food was great as usual. happy hour menu slaps!”

25 Suehiro Mini

4.5 Superb 134 Reviews

642 N Broadway Suite 5, Los Angeles · 8.49 miles

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“The best Japanese curry in LA, and we have tried a lot of places, believe me!!! Has options for vegetarians and vegans too! The miso soup comes with a lot of the meals and it's so good too. The staff know us now and they are all lovely! It's pretty small inside so probably not the best for a super big group but great for a more intimate night out and of course take out as well!”

26 TOSHI SUSHI

4.7 Superb 87 Reviews

1725 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena · 7.48 miles

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“Finding an authentic sushi spot in the US run by a Japanese chef feels increasingly rare these days. While I don't believe a chef's nationality strictly dictates their capability—by that logic, only French people could cook French food—the scarcity of these traditional spots made me search even harder. That extra effort led me to Toshi Sushi in Gardena, and it was entirely worth it. I have visited twice now, both times for Saturday lunch. A huge plus was that it wasn’t overwhelmingly busy, allowing for a remarkably peaceful and relaxed dining experience. On both occasions, the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and every plate felt meticulously prepared. They even garnish the dishes with beautiful Hawaiian flowers, which the staff thoughtfully let us know are completely edible. Sometimes, hyper-traditional spots can be a bit too conservative with their portions of wasabi and ginger, but Toshi Sushi provides a generous amount. It’s a smart, necessary adjustment to cater to the American palate, and it made the meal much more enjoyable without the need to constantly ask for refills. However, the exact moment I knew this place truly cared about quality came down to a single, overlooked detail: the soy sauce. Real soy sauce should always be refrigerated to preserve its true flavor profile, yet countless sushi joints leave it sitting out on tables at room temperature for weeks, simply topping off the bottles. At Toshi Sushi, the second we placed our order, they brought out a chilled bottle of soy sauce straight from the fridge. Absolute respect. That standard alone speaks volumes about their discipline. I will definitely be heading back soon, and I'm already planning to feature this hidden gem in an upcoming review video. If you appreciate genuine quality and strict attention to detail, Toshi Sushi is highly recommended.”

27 Te Isshoku Sushi • Made to Order Take-Out

5.0 Superb 117 Reviews

Bunker Hill Steps, 633 West 5th Street, Los Angeles · 8.26 miles

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“Chef should be proud for how well he’s honored the tradition, while adding a fresh personal style to it. Hands down the best sushi I’ve had outside of Japan, it honestly tastes like it comes from the ancient back alley sushi restaurants near the Tokyo fish market. The nicest people ever too.. so kind and generous. A must have any time I come to LA.”

28 IKI Ramen + Sushi

4.5 Superb 277 Reviews

740 South Western Avenue Suite 115, Los Angeles · 10.34 miles

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“Ramen were super good and excellent customer service.”

29 Kinjiro

4.5 Superb 124 Reviews

424 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles · 7.63 miles

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“The flavors of all the food was amazing.... everything on the menu was intriguing , I wish I tried it all!”

30 Hayato

4.7 Superb 128 Reviews

1320 East 7th Street Suite 126, Los Angeles · 6.86 miles

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“good for romatic and I recommend here for everyone”

31 Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop

4.6 Superb 260 Reviews

15707 South Vermont Avenue, Gardena · 6.75 miles

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“I love the quality and quantity of food you get. Their Portuguese Sausage is amazing and their fried rice is always delicious”

32 Tora Japanese Kitchen

4.9 Superb 136 Reviews

1311 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles · 10.2 miles

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“first impression; wow! service was nothing but attentive and top tier. food was brought to our table as soon as it was ordered. every intention of returning to try the specialty rolls I was too full to try this time. the jalapeno bomb roll was everything I could've dreamed of.”

33 KUMI KO | Sushi • Japanese

4.8 Superb 181 Reviews

1300 South Long Beach Boulevard, Compton · 4.04 miles

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“The staff are friendly. We enjoyed the Kitchen boat. The garlic fried rice with chicken was very good and tasted similar to hibachi fried rice. Brought my young nephews and they enjoyed the beef and chicken teriyaki. Will definitely come again and will try other sushi and noodles dishes.”

34 Rice & Nori

4.5 Superb 241 Reviews

123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka Street Unit 103, Los Angeles · 7.92 miles

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“I’ve been hoping a place would come along to give me a riceball fix and this is absolutely it! Delicious & perfect for after school or work bite! Friendly staff clean and chill hip atmosphere. I hope nothing but the best for this place!”

35 Sushi Forest

4.8 Superb 175 Reviews

12130 East Carson Street #A, Hawaiian Gardens · 10.47 miles

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“I just randomly stopped in for an Asahi beer.Then I decided to try the RISING SUN ROLL. OMG.super delicious and mouth watering. I'm coming back with my friends”

36 Katsu Sando - Los Angeles (Chinatown)

4.5 Superb 111 Reviews

736 N Broadway Suite 105, Los Angeles · 8.59 miles

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“Needed something easy to eat for the road trip back to the Bay Area, so I thought a Japanese sando would be perfect—especially craving a tamago sando with whole soft-boiled eggs. Located in a bit of a hole-in-the-wall spot in LA Chinatown, and it was surprisingly hard to find due to the lack of signage. I actually walked past it twice and had to ask a street vendor before realizing I was basically right in front of it. Turns out they no longer offer the tamago sando (used to be a breakfast special), so I went with the egg salad sandwich instead and luckily got it on BOGO since they were clearing extra inventory. I also ordered the chicken katsu, which took about 10 minutes to prepare—but it was worth the wait. Super tender and moist, with a great ratio of cabbage, sauce, and bread. It was a bit large, so I had to flatten it slightly to make it easier to bite into. I do wish I had asked for extra katsu sauce on the side since I prefer mine a bit sweeter and more saucy. Not sure why they don’t offer online ordering coz the 10-min wait was a bit awkward with no one else in the store and nowhere to sit”

37 Miyabi Uni

4.6 Superb 150 Reviews

1231 Cabrillo Avenue Unit 101, Torrance · 10.12 miles

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“They offer a wide variety of dishes, ranging from traditional Chinese cuisine to creative Western cuisine, and there are many surprising combinations. In addition, the restaurant pays attention to the selection of raw materials and the innovation of cooking techniques to ensure that each dish can bring you the most extreme taste experience”

38 Akane Chaya

4.7 Superb 113 Reviews

1610 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena · 7.32 miles

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“A friend who frequents this establishment brought me for lunch today with another friend. Being a vegetarian I was impressed by the selections I would love to try. I ended up ordering the salmon, scallop, spinach cream pasta with capers. It was delicious! My friends ordered the pork katsu and hamburger combo and it looked awesome. The portions are so generous and it comes with soup and salad for the combo and mine came with a small salad and homemade bread. And the family run restaurant is very service oriented, friendly and a very clean and comfortable place. Highly recommended”

39 Pitburger

4.5 Superb 211 Reviews

16602 Normandie Avenue, Gardena · 7.43 miles

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“I saw this place while driving and saw a line waiting for their food, so I decided to give it a try.. Ì asked those in line, what was good there.. The answer was either the teriyaki bowl or plates, and the teriyaki burgers.. I got the teriyaki chicken bowl.. it looked and smelled great driving home.. After eating it, I didn’t understand the line of people waiting.. It was okay, but in my opinion, no big deal.. I’ll be honest, I did eat it ALL, and the serving size was BIG, so by no means was it bad.. To be fair though, I’m gonna have to try again, and see what I missed the first time..”

40 Izakaya Funhouse

4.9 Superb 73 Reviews

116 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles · 7.92 miles

“This place oozes character and craft. An excellent assortment of dishes all with unique elements to surprise you. The sashimi specials we tried were all unique and delicious. Feel free to go with staff recommendations, you won't be disappointed. A laid back atmosphere with excellent punk decor, superb service, and food I'm still thinking about.”

41 KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

4.5 Superb 301 Reviews

421 Main Street, Los Angeles · 7.88 miles

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“It was Absolutely delicious!”

42 Noshi Sushi

4.3 Superb 283 Reviews

4430 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles · 11.2 miles

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“Very delicious 😻 very beautiful presentation”

43 Waraku Japanese Dine&Bar Torrance

4.5 Superb 186 Reviews

1757 West Carson Street Ste R & South, Torrance · 10.17 miles

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“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.💯”

44 RICE

4.8 Superb 83 Reviews

333 South Alameda Street Suite 310, Los Angeles · 7.53 miles

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“I am celiac and it was amazing to visit a restaurant that is entirely gf. Everything I ordered was so delicious and satisfying. I left feeling full and if I lived in the area, I would return at least monthly. I ended my meal service with seasonal pumpkin pie! Like what!?!? Staff was so welcoming and the environment cozy and clean. I highly recommend people with and without allergies to try this place. 5 star!”

45 Chinchikurin Little Tokyo

4.4 Superb 289 Reviews

350 1st Street, Los Angeles · 7.88 miles

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“Chinchikurin was my first ever Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. I've had the Osaka version in Japan many years ago, but haven't had okonomiyaki of any kind in the US since. So this experience was definitely fun. The food was very tasty and well built. I ordered the Loaded Kaisen, which was the seafood okonomiyaki as part of the 11-layer savory pancake. It was very filling. After the cooks make the okonomiyaki at the main teppan grill, you eat it at your own personal grill at your table, which keeps your order nice and warm. Be sure to put a lot of the mayo and otafuku sauce atop it to make the flavor even bolder and more exciting. If you've never had okonomiyaki before, Chinchikurin is a great place to start. There are very few of these kinds of restaurants in LA, so Chinchikurin is a very unique Japanese cuisine in Little Tokyo worth scoping out. I did a YouTube video of my eating adventures here, which can be found on my channel called Rockstar Eater”

46 Eigikutei

4.5 Superb 174 Reviews

314 1st Street, Los Angeles · 7.94 miles

“We had the seafood yosenabe set. The kaiseki appetizers were varied and elegant. The yosenabe was very flavorful. The Key is to cook vegetables first in the broth. The bran was incredibly sweet. Portions were plentiful. Couldn’t finish the rice porridge as last course and they were kind enough to cook it in the back and packaged it to go.”

47 Katsumura

4.7 Superb 186 Reviews

11710 South Street Ste 105, Artesia · 8.56 miles

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“This place is AMAZING! The food is delicious and reasonably priced (and plenty to take home), the atmosphere is cool and the drinks are cheap! But the real stand-out is the staff - they are super nice and are working really hard to make sure everyone feels welcome. My new favorite place in LA!!”

48 Momi Sushi

4.9 Superb 165 Reviews

645 West 9th Street Apt 107, Los Angeles · 8.04 miles

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“Service was amazing. The owners were there and served us personally. The spicy tuna roll was amazing and they were able to make it Gluten Free for me. It is a smaller place inside so seating might be limited. The butterfish nigiri was to die for! We will be back.”

49 Mitsuru Cafe

4.6 Superb 118 Reviews

117 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles · 7.8 miles

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“Been there several times and it never disappoints me! I always order their takoyaki (octopus dumplings) and red bean cakes (I forgot their Japanese name😭), absolutely love them! But the amount of each is suitable for dessert rather than a meal though, so decide before you go!”

50 Oh! BANZAI

4.6 Superb 116 Reviews

18212 South Western Avenue, Gardena · 8.47 miles

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“Love everything in here. Great food! Try their matcha mont blanc dessert. Great atmosphere. Great Service. Everyone is smiling and accomodating. The only thing is their place is small can't do large parties i guess. But they have a bar counter too. Worth coming back😊”