Food is good here. My first time stopping in. It's a small restaurant and it gets packed quickly. I had the cold zaru soba and tempura. Chewy soba noodles done perfect. There tempura is also done perfect not oily at all. Light and crispy. You can tell they spend time perfecting it. Also had maguro yamakakke. Fresh and delicious. They give slices of maguro instead of cubes but still really good.
David Kuk (iCaddi)
Soba comes with No radish. You have to pay extra. Why don’t they put that in he total price. Without it it’s salty. I can’t taste anything else. This place is overrated. Soba noodle was bit soggy.
Richard L
They have some of the best tempura I've had - comparable to the best I've had in Japan. I asked for the tempura bowl with the sauce on the side, and they obliged.
My wife got the mushroom udon soup special, and the broth was delicious and flavorful. I liked it much more than the default udon with broth.
The place is very small and can probably seat around 20 people max. It has surprisingly good business despite this, so you'll probably want to come earlier if you want to get a seat.
The lady helping us was very nice. I plan to return.
G J
Another overrated jp restaurant. Tokyo central has better soba.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jung Lee
This is a small traditional Japanese restaurant serving soba or udon combo dishes such as tempura, eel, tuna, salmon, chicken and beef donburi. Also small selection of sushi. Cooked food is there main offerings. Since the menu has various stuff it’s hard to say one dish is superior or not. It’s a good place for pleasant lunch with a friend or a colleague. Interior is a bit dated and a bit messy.
Parking: Plenty
Wheelchair accessibility: It’s on the ground floor
Really happy to have found this authentic Japanese spot. Came for weekday lunch and there were plenty of street spots available. It's a cozy little restaurant where the owner speaks Japanese and the staff takes time to walk you through the menu. Everything feels genuine and welcoming. The mentai cold udon was the highlight - the noodles had that perfect chewy texture!! Their combo sets are great value too. What makes this place special is its simplicity - just honest, well-made Japanese food in a warm atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cold Soba, Udon and Tendon
Carmina Escobar
I love love love this restaurant. While working near Torrance it became my place to go. Delicious good quality food, super nice people who welcomed every time so nicely. They have amazing combos so you can really enjoy noodles, tempura, bowls and so so so good!
Love their hot udon! The noodles are smooth and the broth is light and tasty. Perfect meal for a cold day. I like to order the combos because it comes with your choice of udon or soba (hot or cold)
Combos: ~Crab, scallop & ikura rice bowl: good but the seafood portions were small. ~Unagi box: husband's favorite! ~Deluxe tempura bowl: shrimp, white fish, scallop, squid, eggplant, kabocha, potato, green bean, mushroom. It's not as crispy but it's pretty good.
Limited seating
Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Soba, Delux Tempura Bowl Combo, Yuzu Combo Set
Wan L
Love their hot udon! The noodles are smooth and the broth is light and tasty. Perfect meal for a cold day. I like to order the combos because it comes with your choice of udon or soba (hot or cold)Combos:~Crab, scallop & ikura rice bowl: good but the seafood portions were small.~Unagi box: husband's favorite!~Deluxe tempura bowl: shrimp, white fish, scallop, squid, eggplant, kabocha, potato, green bean, mushroom. It's not as crispy but it's pretty good.Limited seatingPlenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soba, Hot Soba, Delux Tempura Bowl Combo, Noodles, Yuzu Combo Set
I ordered the sea bream sashimi bowl and zaru soba set! It was very delicious ✨? I really liked the calm atmosphere inside the store and the kind staff. ✨2023 updateI ordered a set of sashimi, tempura, and kakesoba. The Kakesoba soup was very delicious. The sashimi was also very fresh and delicious. I'm happy to have hot tea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Hsiang
My recent visit to this restaurant with my mother turned out to be a pleasantly enjoyable experience. The setting of the place immediately struck us with its welcoming and comfortable ambiance, making it a nice spot for a relaxed meal.The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the soba. While it wasn't exceptionally extraordinary, it was decently prepared, offering a satisfactory taste that adhered to the traditional flavors. The soba had a good texture, and the accompanying ingredients complemented it well, making for a fulfilling meal.What adds to the charm of this place is its unpretentious and friendly atmosphere. It feels like a spot where you can unwind and enjoy a simple, good meal without any over-the-top expectations. The staff were courteous and attentive, contributing positively to our dining experience.In conclusion, if you're in the mood for some decent soba in a pleasant environment, this restaurant is worth a visit. It's a place I would recommend, especially for those who appreciate a laid-back dining experience with good, straightforward food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Paul T.
A very small Japanese Restaurant but food is
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andrew Simon
Simple aura, but legit Japanese Cuisine. Friendly staff.
Wow! I would say this is the best Soba I have had in California and the Tempura was amazing too. My Japanese partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and would go back in a heartbeat. Since Covid it seems like many of my favorite Japanese places have gone down in quality but this place is legit. I am pretty strict on Japanese food too! Give this place a shot
Japanese style menu
Food is good here. My first time stopping in. It's a small restaurant and it gets packed quickly. I had the cold zaru soba and tempura. Chewy soba noodles done perfect. There tempura is also done perfect not oily at all. Light and crispy. You can tell they spend time perfecting it. Also had maguro yamakakke. Fresh and delicious. They give slices of maguro instead of cubes but still really good.
Soba comes with No radish. You have to pay extra. Why don’t they put that in he total price. Without it it’s salty. I can’t taste anything else. This place is overrated. Soba noodle was bit soggy.
They have some of the best tempura I've had - comparable to the best I've had in Japan. I asked for the tempura bowl with the sauce on the side, and they obliged.
My wife got the mushroom udon soup special, and the broth was delicious and flavorful. I liked it much more than the default udon with broth.
The place is very small and can probably seat around 20 people max. It has surprisingly good business despite this, so you'll probably want to come earlier if you want to get a seat.
The lady helping us was very nice. I plan to return.
Another overrated jp restaurant. Tokyo central has better soba.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is a small traditional Japanese restaurant serving soba or udon combo dishes such as tempura, eel, tuna, salmon, chicken and beef donburi. Also small selection of sushi. Cooked food is there main offerings. Since the menu has various stuff it’s hard to say one dish is superior or not. It’s a good place for pleasant lunch with a friend or a colleague. Interior is a bit dated and a bit messy.
Parking: Plenty
Wheelchair accessibility: It’s on the ground floor
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cold Soba, Delux Tempura Bowl Combo, Tempura Soba, Seared Salmon and Poached Egg, Miso Soup
Really happy to have found this authentic Japanese spot. Came for weekday lunch and there were plenty of street spots available.
It's a cozy little restaurant where the owner speaks Japanese and the staff takes time to walk you through the menu. Everything feels genuine and welcoming.
The mentai cold udon was the highlight - the noodles had that perfect chewy texture!! Their combo sets are great value too.
What makes this place special is its simplicity - just honest, well-made Japanese food in a warm atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cold Soba, Udon and Tendon
I love love love this restaurant. While working near Torrance it became my place to go. Delicious good quality food, super nice people who welcomed every time so nicely. They have amazing combos so you can really enjoy noodles, tempura, bowls and so so so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cold Soba, Noodles, Chirashi Bowl, Tororo Kombu Udon or Soba
Love their hot udon! The noodles are smooth and the broth is light and tasty. Perfect meal for a cold day. I like to order the combos because it comes with your choice of udon or soba (hot or cold)
Combos:
~Crab, scallop & ikura rice bowl: good but the seafood portions were small.
~Unagi box: husband's favorite!
~Deluxe tempura bowl: shrimp, white fish, scallop, squid, eggplant, kabocha, potato, green bean, mushroom. It's not as crispy but it's pretty good.
Limited seating
Plenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Soba, Delux Tempura Bowl Combo, Yuzu Combo Set
Love their hot udon! The noodles are smooth and the broth is light and tasty. Perfect meal for a cold day. I like to order the combos because it comes with your choice of udon or soba (hot or cold)Combos:~Crab, scallop & ikura rice bowl: good but the seafood portions were small.~Unagi box: husband's favorite!~Deluxe tempura bowl: shrimp, white fish, scallop, squid, eggplant, kabocha, potato, green bean, mushroom. It's not as crispy but it's pretty good.Limited seatingPlenty of parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soba, Hot Soba, Delux Tempura Bowl Combo, Noodles, Yuzu Combo Set
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered the sea bream sashimi bowl and zaru soba set! It was very delicious ✨? I really liked the calm atmosphere inside the store and the kind staff. ✨2023 updateI ordered a set of sashimi, tempura, and kakesoba. The Kakesoba soup was very delicious. The sashimi was also very fresh and delicious. I'm happy to have hot tea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My recent visit to this restaurant with my mother turned out to be a pleasantly enjoyable experience. The setting of the place immediately struck us with its welcoming and comfortable ambiance, making it a nice spot for a relaxed meal.The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the soba. While it wasn't exceptionally extraordinary, it was decently prepared, offering a satisfactory taste that adhered to the traditional flavors. The soba had a good texture, and the accompanying ingredients complemented it well, making for a fulfilling meal.What adds to the charm of this place is its unpretentious and friendly atmosphere. It feels like a spot where you can unwind and enjoy a simple, good meal without any over-the-top expectations. The staff were courteous and attentive, contributing positively to our dining experience.In conclusion, if you're in the mood for some decent soba in a pleasant environment, this restaurant is worth a visit. It's a place I would recommend, especially for those who appreciate a laid-back dining experience with good, straightforward food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
A very small Japanese Restaurant but food is
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Simple aura, but legit Japanese Cuisine. Friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Tempura Bowl, Spicy Tuna Bowl, Edamame, Tuna Avocado Rice Bowl Combo, Miso Soup
Wow! I would say this is the best Soba I have had in California and the Tempura was amazing too. My Japanese partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this meal and would go back in a heartbeat. Since Covid it seems like many of my favorite Japanese places have gone down in quality but this place is legit. I am pretty strict on Japanese food too! Give this place a shot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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