Very unique and very tasty, a side of edamame and one noodle plate (go for the “hard” or “crispy” version) was enough for two
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine E.
The Loaded Kaisen Okonomiyaki is delicious! Service is always pleasant. They have a punch card where you can earn a free spatula or free okonomiyaki!
Ame S.
My sister and I went out to dinner to celebrate her birthday. She wanted to try something new something different, we drove around and found Chinchikurin in Torrance. We were greeted when we walked in and was able to find a table for two. The restaurant was small, clean and it was busy on a Friday night. We didn't know what to expect what was on the menu but we ordered the Steamed octopus, Fried oysters, Mentaiko Cheese (smaller than I thought but tasty) and Chinchikurinyaki Okonomiyaki. All of the dishes were delicious and we are happy that we have given this place a try, it was a great experience and would come again to try other dishes on the menu.
Matthew O.
What an excellent find in the Torrence area! This is the first time I've been to a restaurant in the US that specializes in making Okonomiyaki. It really is a fantastic restaurant! They have so many choices to choose from. I got 2 okonomiyaki. One was a pork belly okonomiyaki and the other was a shrimp okonomiyaki. Both of them were delicious. The texture of a crispy exterior with the noodles and sauce really complemented each other really well. The portion sizes were enormous, and made it a great value for the price you were paying. Service was also excellent, a real testament to Japanese focus on service and hospitality. I also loved the small and homey feel of the restaurant. Overall, excellent place that I would want to come back to again! :)
Mike Adams
Service is quick, inside is kept clean, and the okonomiyaki is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Skinny-Ramen 222
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sujin G.
The food was delicious!! I loved all of the different flavors and textures like the crispy noodles. Our server was friendly as well. I'll definitely be coming back.
Ro L.
Nice spot. Ordered the shrimp broccoli okonomiyaki and the beef curry rice to share. Food was great. Waitress was great as she was the only one.
Albert L.
Spicy GOAM and service was great. Ambiance is casual and good for a casual eat out. Large parking lot, but tends to get full during common eating times.
Casey M.
This is the DIRTIEST restaurant I have ever been to. Their bathroom is one of the nastiest in Torrance restaurants. The plates this restaurant uses to serve the okonomiyaki have rust all around. Good luck to people who eat here. FYI, the honor of the nastiest bathroom award in Gardena goes to the Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant.
A pricey place, but good for special occasions. It's been a while since I have had okinomiyaki in Torrance. Thank goodness for this place. Located by some my favorite food spots in Torrance, Chinchikurin is absolutely delicious. We went as soon as it opened at 4pm. The size of the okinomiyaki dishes are huge! I ended up taking half of it home. I also had to have the takoyaki and it was delicious! Service was decent. I was in a party of six people and they were able to take care of our orders and the bill. The place is pretty small but I love the Japanese decorations. It's very cozy and classy at the same time. If want to try something new, I highly recommend Chinchikurin! And the parking situation is plentiful!
Nikki Lingenfelter
The food is unique and tasty. I sat right at the flat top and watched the cooks prepare the food. Everything is prepared fresh and with care. All of the flavors worked so well together. I would definitely eat here again.Dietary restrictions: You can swap the noodles with rice for a gluten free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Mia C.
Fun but over priced and food did not meet my expectation at all. I was very disappointed. The bottom part of Okonomiyaki was not even edible. They should make better Okonomiyaki. Service was just ok.
Joseph Anthony S.
Their menu is so diverse and exciting. Something for everyone! We ordered the Hiroshima okonomiyaki, pork cheek, intestine, and the sake and had a fun balance to all of it. Pork cheek with onions is so tasty. Lemon makes all the difference. Intestines are cooked well, have the chewiness you have to expect from it, and the cabbage is a nice sharp taste to go with it. Try dipping everything in a bit of the okonomiyaki sauce, which is like a vinegary hoisin sauce with some lemon. Also try mixing that with the Mayo! Fun to watch everything cooked. Only 2nd or third time trying hot sake, but they've all been good and this counts too! My homie said like alcoholic tea. Got cartilage because the food wasn't heavy anyway and we loved the variety. Just have fun widdit
Very unique and very tasty, a side of edamame and one noodle plate (go for the “hard” or “crispy” version) was enough for two
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Loaded Kaisen Okonomiyaki is delicious! Service is always pleasant. They have a punch card where you can earn a free spatula or free okonomiyaki!
My sister and I went out to dinner to celebrate her birthday. She wanted to try something new something different, we drove around and found Chinchikurin in Torrance. We were greeted when we walked in and was able to find a table for two. The restaurant was small, clean and it was busy on a Friday night. We didn't know what to expect what was on the menu but we ordered the Steamed octopus, Fried oysters, Mentaiko Cheese (smaller than I thought but tasty) and Chinchikurinyaki Okonomiyaki. All of the dishes were delicious and we are happy that we have given this place a try, it was a great experience and would come again to try other dishes on the menu.
What an excellent find in the Torrence area! This is the first time I've been to a restaurant in the US that specializes in making Okonomiyaki. It really is a fantastic restaurant! They have so many choices to choose from. I got 2 okonomiyaki. One was a pork belly okonomiyaki and the other was a shrimp okonomiyaki. Both of them were delicious. The texture of a crispy exterior with the noodles and sauce really complemented each other really well. The portion sizes were enormous, and made it a great value for the price you were paying. Service was also excellent, a real testament to Japanese focus on service and hospitality. I also loved the small and homey feel of the restaurant. Overall, excellent place that I would want to come back to again! :)
Service is quick, inside is kept clean, and the okonomiyaki is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious!! I loved all of the different flavors and textures like the crispy noodles. Our server was friendly as well. I'll definitely be coming back.
Nice spot. Ordered the shrimp broccoli okonomiyaki and the beef curry rice to share. Food was great. Waitress was great as she was the only one.
Spicy GOAM and service was great. Ambiance is casual and good for a casual eat out. Large parking lot, but tends to get full during common eating times.
This is the DIRTIEST restaurant I have ever been to. Their bathroom is one of the nastiest in Torrance restaurants. The plates this restaurant uses to serve the okonomiyaki have rust all around. Good luck to people who eat here. FYI, the honor of the nastiest bathroom award in Gardena goes to the Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant.
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A pricey place, but good for special occasions. It's been a while since I have had okinomiyaki in Torrance. Thank goodness for this place. Located by some my favorite food spots in Torrance, Chinchikurin is absolutely delicious. We went as soon as it opened at 4pm. The size of the okinomiyaki dishes are huge! I ended up taking half of it home. I also had to have the takoyaki and it was delicious! Service was decent. I was in a party of six people and they were able to take care of our orders and the bill. The place is pretty small but I love the Japanese decorations. It's very cozy and classy at the same time. If want to try something new, I highly recommend Chinchikurin! And the parking situation is plentiful!
The food is unique and tasty. I sat right at the flat top and watched the cooks prepare the food. Everything is prepared fresh and with care. All of the flavors worked so well together. I would definitely eat here again.Dietary restrictions: You can swap the noodles with rice for a gluten free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
Fun but over priced and food did not meet my expectation at all. I was very disappointed. The bottom part of Okonomiyaki was not even edible. They should make better Okonomiyaki. Service was just ok.
Their menu is so diverse and exciting. Something for everyone! We ordered the Hiroshima okonomiyaki, pork cheek, intestine, and the sake and had a fun balance to all of it. Pork cheek with onions is so tasty. Lemon makes all the difference. Intestines are cooked well, have the chewiness you have to expect from it, and the cabbage is a nice sharp taste to go with it. Try dipping everything in a bit of the okonomiyaki sauce, which is like a vinegary hoisin sauce with some lemon. Also try mixing that with the Mayo! Fun to watch everything cooked. Only 2nd or third time trying hot sake, but they've all been good and this counts too! My homie said like alcoholic tea. Got cartilage because the food wasn't heavy anyway and we loved the variety. Just have fun widdit
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4