Recommended dishes: Chicken Leg and Onion Negima Skewer
Erin Buker
Nice place with really kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Andrea Hoffman
10 years ago, they were arguably one of the best Izakaya in the area. Then COVID. We went twice, and the menu was significantly reduced, food was mediocre at best, service was awful, but gave them a pass due to possible pandemic issues. Finally revisited. Stood around for 10 min before anyone even talked to me. Then they wanted to give us a bad table, I had to assertively ask for a better table that they were saving in case they needed it later ( it was already 8:30 pm.) Then we went to open our wine as we had done many times in the past. They told us the corkage was now $40 which is fine, but then said our table of 4 could not open a second bottle. I said I would pay corkage and it went back and forth and then they agreed we could open two but had to pay $60 EACH. We walked. This place clearly never got the memo about Japanese restaurants and the expectation of omentenashi (hospitality.) If you want a good izakaya in the area, stick to Otafuku.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Teresa Martinez
Got there around 9:30pm on Sunday evening since it showed that it closed at 10:30pm, and we were sent away since kitchen was closed. I saw later that reservations were required but there were plenty empty tables. Was just a bit of snooty vibe as we were sent away without good explanation with plenty of time before closing…
So Mori
I have visited this restaurant many times before, and the food is so delicious that I crave it regularly. I would say it is the best Japanese izakaya-style restaurant I have ever been to. The staff are also very energetic and create a lively atmosphere. My favorite dishes are the sashimi, teppanyaki, and battera. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The service is also excellent, and the staff are always happy to help you choose the perfect dishes and drinks. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Japanese izakaya experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Battera Mackerel Sushi
Anita Billings
Loved everything we ordered especially the sushi… so fresh. The chirashi bowl so flavoursome and the broth of agedashi tofu just right! A bit disappointed with the change of corkage rule and missing out on orders etc. still will go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
jhs
We've spent a lot of money, and there's a lot of alcohol and food left, but the clerks give us the bill and the togo box, and forcefully pack the leftovers. They tell us to get out quickly. We never had a long time, and we still had extra orders. And it's too
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I spent $120 here. But the clerks brought us in less than two hours after we came in, checked us in, gave us a togo box even though we had a lot of food and alcohol left, and kept telling us to come and leave again and again.
I have not been to Izakaya Hachi in some time but it was great to return last night with friends from Japan who were in need of a reminder of home. As always, the food was terrific, the service excellent, making this another enjoyable evening. I'll be back, and hopefully not too far in the future.
Food was alright.They reminded us that we needed to leave soon, so we paid. The moment we put down the pen, they took the recpeipt, so we decided to leave cash table tip. As we were leaving, heard them say outloud in disbelief that we didn't tip (they were at the front reviewing the receipt). Pretty unprofessional, considering how jquick they wanted us out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Brian Nadreau
Wonderful izakaya! The robata grilled meats were all amazing, especially the ribeye ponzu. Small plates of chicken karaage, crab croquettes, and agedashi tofu were also excellent.
The beef tongue was really impressive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Leg and Onion Negima Skewer
Nice place with really kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
10 years ago, they were arguably one of the best Izakaya in the area. Then COVID. We went twice, and the menu was significantly reduced, food was mediocre at best, service was awful, but gave them a pass due to possible pandemic issues. Finally revisited. Stood around for 10 min before anyone even talked to me. Then they wanted to give us a bad table, I had to assertively ask for a better table that they were saving in case they needed it later ( it was already 8:30 pm.) Then we went to open our wine as we had done many times in the past. They told us the corkage was now $40 which is fine, but then said our table of 4 could not open a second bottle. I said I would pay corkage and it went back and forth and then they agreed we could open two but had to pay $60 EACH. We walked. This place clearly never got the memo about Japanese restaurants and the expectation of omentenashi (hospitality.) If you want a good izakaya in the area, stick to Otafuku.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Got there around 9:30pm on Sunday evening since it showed that it closed at 10:30pm, and we were sent away since kitchen was closed. I saw later that reservations were required but there were plenty empty tables. Was just a bit of snooty vibe as we were sent away without good explanation with plenty of time before closing…
I have visited this restaurant many times before, and the food is so delicious that I crave it regularly. I would say it is the best Japanese izakaya-style restaurant I have ever been to. The staff are also very energetic and create a lively atmosphere. My favorite dishes are the sashimi, teppanyaki, and battera. The food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The service is also excellent, and the staff are always happy to help you choose the perfect dishes and drinks. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Japanese izakaya experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Battera Mackerel Sushi
Loved everything we ordered especially the sushi… so fresh. The chirashi bowl so flavoursome and the broth of agedashi tofu just right! A bit disappointed with the change of corkage rule and missing out on orders etc. still will go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We've spent a lot of money, and there's a lot of alcohol and food left, but the clerks give us the bill and the togo box, and forcefully pack the leftovers. They tell us to get out quickly. We never had a long time, and we still had extra orders. And it's too
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I spent $120 here. But the clerks brought us in less than two hours after we came in, checked us in, gave us a togo box even though we had a lot of food and alcohol left, and kept telling us to come and leave again and again.
I have not been to Izakaya Hachi in some time but it was great to return last night with friends from Japan who were in need of a reminder of home. As always, the food was terrific, the service excellent, making this another enjoyable evening. I'll be back, and hopefully not too far in the future.
Authentic Japanese izakaya!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The best Izakaya restaurant ! Outstanding beer food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Gobo Chips, Yakitori Skewers, Battera Mackerel Sushi, Beef Tongue 炭火焼き厚切り牛タン
Delicious Izakaya in Torrance.Recommended dishes:-Uni Kobe Beef Sashimi-Jidori Chicken Wings-Gobo Chips-Spicy Miso Beef Instestines-Yuzu Pork Cheek-Beef Tongue-Ponzu Ribeye Steak-Chicken Meatball Skewers-Jidori Omelette-Beef Sukiyaki Udon-Motsu Nabe-Pork Shabu Shabu-Pumpkin Zenzai
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Gobo Chips, Yakitori Skewers, Jidori Chicken Karaage 地鶏唐揚げ, Pumpkin Zenzai, Jidori Chicken Wing 地鶏手羽先, Beef Tongue 炭火焼き厚切り牛タン, Beef Tongue Steak
Food was alright.They reminded us that we needed to leave soon, so we paid. The moment we put down the pen, they took the recpeipt, so we decided to leave cash table tip. As we were leaving, heard them say outloud in disbelief that we didn't tip (they were at the front reviewing the receipt). Pretty unprofessional, considering how jquick they wanted us out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Wonderful izakaya! The robata grilled meats were all amazing, especially the ribeye ponzu. Small plates of chicken karaage, crab croquettes, and agedashi tofu were also excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori Skewers, Jidori Chicken Karaage 地鶏唐揚げ, Croquettes
Although it is small, it is a restaurant that shows the true value of Japanese restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Tongue 炭火焼き厚切り牛タン