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Otafuku Restaurant in Gardena

4.5 (198) 16525 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90247, United States

Categories

Japanese restaurant
Health food restaurant
Authentic Japanese restaurant
Izakaya restaurant
Soba noodle shop
Udon noodle restaurant

Location on the map

Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 310-532-9348
Site: http://bit.ly/OtafukuMenu

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Sunday:5–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

198 Reviews for Otafuku Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-02 23:51:35

Heard that Torrence was the place to go for real Japanese food so we made a trip from downtown to Otafuku. Awesome food in a casual setting. The soba noodles were amazing…chewy and delicious with the dipping sauce. Got the tempura as well, which was light and crispy. The mackerel and rice was a perfect side and didn’t have any “fishy” taste to it. Beyond the food, service was also fast and friendly.

Review №2

2021-10-30 19:11:58

Dined in the outdoor patio. Indoors is open for dining as well but it’s a bit cramped for my taste and the outdoor patio is nice enough with cute bistro lighting and some nice plants.Everything we ordered was top notch delightful from the sashimi to the tempura. The tempura was light and delicate, the karaage was very juicy, the pork cutlet permeated all the rice in the bowl in the best way possible. Dining here was a treat.

Review №3

2021-12-27 17:46:53

🇯🇵 JAPAN (via Eat the World Los Angeles) - Like any great izakaya, the menu is expansive and can cover any direction you want to bring your meal. It also seems to have a lot of more special and/or rare things that are not seen on a ton of other menus around town. Most likely at dinner there could be a wait if you show up unannounced, but it is always worth it as proven by the wide variety and ages of customers who are consistently enjoying meals.

Review №4

2023-05-31 06:39:32

If you like genuine Japanese soba and udon, you will love this place... Shocking to have found such a traditional Japanese place in Los Angeles...

Review №5

2021-07-11 20:11:10

This was incredibleSome of the best sashimi I’ve had in a long timeAnd the yakitori was phenomenal as well - we got everything!! They were out of tendon and chicken wings unfortunately but we got just about everything else on the menu. We were in a group of 4, with one of us having spent 6 months in Japan recently so it helped to have his expertise in ordering.Parking was plentiful and service was excellent. They were able to accommodate most things for my gluten free preference wife. With the yakitori sauce having some gluten they just prepared it with no sauce and a bit of salt only - still delicious.Can’t wait to go back!

Review №6

2023-08-16 07:17:51

1 hour wait then another hour for soba to come out on a Friday 8pm. Food was good, but I can’t say enough to come back with those circumstances. I prefer the brown buckwheat over the white soba noodles - brown chewier and nuttier flavor, white almost reminded me of vermicelli/bun but could be just my preference. I had the scallop vegetable tempura and needed to season with soy sauce to add more flavor/salt

Review №7

2022-02-17 02:28:43

Instead of sitting through traffic I decided to hop off and have dinner. Best Japanese food Ive had in California. Authentic everything including the vibes and service. Im shocked with the attention to detail and delicate flavors. Yey for spontaneous adventures!I ordered the grilled steak (half portion) and cold sero soba (half portion) and it was the perfect combo and portion.I recommend eating every part of the steak. Its perfectly grilled even down to the rendering of the fat.

Review №8

2023-10-17 16:47:00

Still my favorite place in LA ❤️Nobody does it like Otafuku. Such a hidden gem. Most authentic Japanese restaurant around.

Review №9

2022-05-07 02:54:42

Absolutely amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. Hubby amd I came forna date night we shared a few appetizers the blue fish tuna sashimi absolutely delicious, the egg omelet (Dashimaki Tamago) Delish, we had the char grilled Prime rib steak with ponzu and a mixed greens. Would definitely come again. Wonderful experience. DESERT WAS AMAZING TOO, NO COMPLAINTS .

Review №10

2023-10-05 03:26:40

Very expensive for what we got. $15 just for a little bit of noodles with the soup that just tastes like soy sauce and water . Doesn’t even have any kind of meat. $11 for 1 leave, 1 piece of thin squash slice, 2 green beans and 2 shrimps. Very disappointed and not worth it

Review №11

2022-11-19 16:41:27

Consider this a local gem! Plenty of high praise to this restaurant and its undoubtedly correct. This soba noodle spot made some of my now favorites. Soba noodle as perfect as it can be paired with a broth so smooth with the perfect kick of saltiness.@phidingthefam

Review №12

2022-01-17 04:30:15

Soba is a bit pricey - it didnt blow my mind to cost more than other places. The tempura was average and unfortunately I did find a strand of hair in my soba. The tamago is very good and service is nice. Always busy so be ready to wait or make a reservation.Atmosphere felt authentic.

Review №13

2021-09-26 19:07:57

Japanese restaurant specializing in soba. Came here for dinner on a Sunday around 5pm with a friend and got seated immediately. There’s a couple of outdoor tables as well as indoor seating available. There’s a private lot in the back or you can park in the residential neighborhood. Credit cards are accepted. There are single occupant bathrooms available. Dogs were allowed outdoors. They do serve alcohol.The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs prepping all the food, which is cool. For the soba, you have the option to get cold or hot, and then get add-ons. I got the hot soba with a Jidori chicken curry mix, and the soup was extremely viscous and hot. They did provide more hot water at the end to thin the broth. The noodles still kept the next day for leftovers and they made sure I got two containers so I could separate the soup from the noodles. My friend’s cold soba with tempura was lighter and more refreshing - a more summery meal. The waitresses were polite and helpful.

Review №14

2021-01-17 02:21:49

The wild eel tempura is perfectly fried. The texture is on par with tempura places in Japan. The popular cold seiro soba has great texture. Also order the monk fish liver and the shrimp roll with plum sauce and shiso leaf. Support this amazing local business.

Review №15

2023-07-24 02:08:02

Waited over 30 min to get a seat, 10 minutes to get a menu, waited another 20min for appetizer and another 30-40min for boiling noodles . Server were not trained and they don’t answer when we call them. Soba noodle portion was too small not boiled well, and soba sauce was worse than market brand. Very disappointed! Only thing good taste was chicken karaage. We drove 1 hour to get here, but it was bad experience. I don’t recommend this place for noodles.

Review №16

2020-11-12 03:44:00

Where Japanese ex-pats go to eat and drink. Good udon, great soba, good service. The broth was sightly on the strong side but still very good. Great for outdoor seating with outdoor heaters. Warm soup and noodles on a cold night is pretty awesome. Staff spoke Japanese, most of the customers spoke Japanese. Curious what the Thursday/weekend menu is like, next time.

Review №17

2019-10-03 01:20:09

Great japanese spot that transports you to Japan. The black shrimp and vegetable tempuras were nicely fried. Kikouchi soba had some good bite to it and dipped in the broth was perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend the kakuni, braised pork belly which was really soft and salty, sweet, and the tamagoyaki (japanese egg omelet), which might be my favorite dish I ate. Texture was siilky smooth with just the right amount of sweetness.

Review №18

2023-07-13 09:16:18

Otafuku has been our go-to spot for soba and tempura when visiting the Southbay!This past visit, we ordered:-Seaweed and mixed green salad-Mini bluefin tuna bowl (the tuna was melt in your mouth amazing!)-Chicken wing and chicken skin yakitori (perfectly charred)-Ginko nuts-Kikouchi (100% buckwheat) soba with mixed tempura. Loved the chewy texture and the tempura was perfectly crispy!-Hot Zaru soba with mixed tempuraIt was one of the most comforting meals I’ve had this year!Service has always been accommodating!The restaurant space used to be very small, but I’m glad they expanded and added another dining area!Parking can be a little tight in the back, especially when they’re busy.

Review №19

2023-05-18 22:01:27

Excellent lunch experience! Quick, efficient, premium service and great authentic cuisine.

Review №20

2018-01-15 18:15:07

Housemade soba and udon. Try the 100% buckwheat noodle. .. Gluten free! The noodles taste fresh with a chewy Q bounce. Get the largen portion! Its good plain but even better with the dipping sauce. The eel tempura is delicious but better shared.

Review №21

2021-03-12 18:02:04

This is my go-to for soba. They have other dishes, but they really know their soba, which is rare for JP restaurants in the States. Popular among JP expats. Outdoor dining in their parking lot. It’s quiet area, unlike those mall parking lots.

Review №22

2019-12-21 22:07:26

Best soba Ive had in California. Noodles were nice and chewy, eel tempura was crispy and delicious. Tamago (egg omelet) was fantastic as well! Highly recommended!!!

Review №23

2023-04-03 15:51:37

Delicious cold soba with tempura along with a side of karaage. Cozy interior, lovely and attentive wait staff, and

Review №24

2022-08-13 03:22:57

5/5 no questions about that! Incredible noodles, friendly faces :) incredible tasting product with great thought and execution. Definitely one of the best restaurants in LA 💯

Review №25

2022-05-31 21:21:51

Authentic Japanese food, both cold dishes and hot dishes are very good. Feels like dining in a small place in Japan

Review №26

2023-02-03 03:29:40

This is our favorite Japanese restaurant! Delicious food! Nice servers and a great deal for how quality it is. Our waitress Mieko was super sweet and fun to talk to! We will be back soon! Must try the unagi tempura bowl and sashimi!

Review №27

2023-11-19 02:55:04

Looooove the authentic charm of otafuku. Has quickly become our favorite izakaya in Gardena. The soba, toro, tempura, and sides are excellent.

Review №28

2019-01-16 22:57:43

Traditional Noodle House very petite and cute.🎀Helps if you speak or know Japanese.🇯🇵But doesnt really matter because everyone speaks English and they menu is in English as well. 📋Very traditional non-american influenced menu. 🍄Noodle dishes are super yummy with traditional hand selected ingredients. 🍲Portion sizes are reasonable. 👌Staff is very welcoming and acomadating. 🙋🏻‍♀️You can enter through the front door but the back door has a small parking lot. 🚪Parking can get squeezy. 🚗Menu doesnt have a million items it has the perfect amount.🍜This place has booze . 🍶

Review №29

2018-06-15 04:19:43

My favorite noodle shop. Several types of store made soba noodles. Also one of the best tempura in SoCal. Try the aji mini bowl for something a little different.

Review №30

2023-02-25 17:03:23

Some of the best food I ve had in the area. Nice low-key spot. Good service.

Review №31

2018-04-27 06:57:21

This restaurant provides an excellent array of tasty and subtle dishes, in a building that creates an intimate dining setting with very few bells and whistles. Simply put, amazing Japanese cuisine at an affordable price. Yakitori here is a must, with rustic versions like Chicken Liver and Heart, even Gizzard (if you are brave!), also classic renditions of Chicken tenders with Ume Plu as well as Chicken tenders with Fresh Wasabi. Tempura was a hit from the start, they mix it up more so than then normal sushi spot would, includes red pepper, eggplant, Japanese pumpkin and asparagus! Cold zaru soba is a buckwheat noodle, also my go-to item for a filling noodle with a refreshing soup dip, (yes!) makes it worth every visit. Friendly Staff who remember your face and treat you like family are always a pleasure to see :) Walking here from my place is a mission (4.5 blocks) but when you eat this nice it makes every trip worth the walk (burn some calories, save some gas).I am grateful to have access to restaurants of this caliber right around the corner. Give this place a try, you will be pleasantly surprised.P.S.Try the plum wine! Its truly the tastiest wine they offer.

Review №32

2019-08-10 23:53:18

Excellent soba and sorei noodle place. Its perfectly Al dente with dipping sauce that turns into broth at the end of the meal. Especially surprised at the tempura eel, never had it before

Review №33

2019-02-28 01:37:42

Great place to eat Japanese food. Very nice staff. Low key but very good food. Try to visit. You will not get disappointed. Limited parking at the back but street parking is available. Drove 10 miles from LAX just to experience their food. No regrets.

Review №34

2018-11-24 08:21:01

I didn’t know this place was actually a running business, a restaurant, every time I passed it. It looks almost camouflaged and unless you’re looking for it, you wouldn’t notice it’s there! But as you open the door, for me it felt like I just walked into a long-standing restaurant in Japan. It feels very traditional and authentic and their service is great.My colleagues who grew up in Japan love this place and 100% approved their authenticity. Plus the pricing is affordable!!Their house-made soba noodles and broth are on-point! Their custard is also a must try. I tried their udon before, but I would recommend their soba even if you’re not a fan. It’s different here ;)

Review №35

2023-10-12 05:01:16

Too expensive. Not worth with what I spent. Long time waiting and all i got just noodles with soy sauce for $15

Review №36

2019-08-12 22:59:10

Great fresh Japanese food, good service and prices. Casual and busy an a Monday lunch. Very fresh!!!tuna, loved the sea Eel tempura and loved the fresh soba.

Review №37

2023-06-26 03:00:39

Waited almost an hour for food. Turns out they didnt have anything we wanted to order. People next to us got exactly what they wanted. Ive been coming here and supporting this place for a while, but today was an absolute disaster in the kitchen. Waste of time.

Review №38

2017-04-09 06:56:14

Bar good soba place, but even better as a Izakaya! All the appetizer are great

Review №39

2022-05-11 21:43:01

I came here for lunch the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it. The noodles look like they are all handmade in the kitchen. You can clearly see the care that is put into making the food. The ingredients are of high quality and the presentation is very good. Definitely worth repeat visits.

Review №40

2023-01-23 16:36:31

One of the best Japanese meals I’ve had outside of Japan. Amazing Soba, perfect tempura, great service, warm environment. I absolutely loved Otafuku and can’t wait to go back ❤️.

Review №41

2023-05-07 20:56:32

They offer quite unique options for soba and fried wild sea eel. However, I would say most of the food is mediocre compare to the price and other competition nearby.

Review №42

2022-07-25 02:44:48

Yummy izakaya style Japanese food but they specialize in soba. All of the Japanese waitresses were very friendly and helpful. Cold seiro soba is a must try. First time trying sea eel tempura and it was delicious. They have a small parking lot in the back. They accept reservations. Small restaurant so come early to get a seat.

Review №43

2022-02-12 23:25:11

A delicious and completely unique experience starting with the simplicity of the restaurant which shows the open kitchen and everyone working in a “orchestra like” manner. Then is the service, our server recommended some items that we would have never thought of ordering and they were great. Finally the food was delicious, simple and cooked to perfection. The Karaage chicken was crispy and juicy the tempura was lightly battered which lets you taste the vegetables and the Katsudon was a work of art, everything was reasonably priced and very fast, highly recommended. I really can’t get over the friendly service

Review №44

2019-12-02 02:27:17

Love the tempura here! And soba too 😍 This place was on Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Netflix

Review №45

2023-09-03 05:17:19

Savory mushroom gravy over chunks of crispy rice are an unexpected pleasure 💯

Review №46

2018-08-04 21:23:46

The noodles here were fantastic. I had to dive Right in before I took a photo. A real hole in the wall place. Parking is in back.

Review №47

2023-10-09 06:49:03

Amazing soba and tonkatsu as always, worth the wait

Review №48

2023-09-07 04:57:35

I have been going there from time to time for a long time. I get quality close to that of Japan, and I appreciate the low prices.

Review №49

2023-05-07 15:19:10

Absolutely delicious. Best sashimi Ive ever had and their udon and broth is perfect

Review №50

2022-09-02 02:55:13

This place does something unique, and that’s the delicate and well prepared chilled soba. During my experience, the service was a failure. The staff was not able to well communicate the openness of tables, forgot to bring silverware and the bill, asked twice.

Review №51

2023-06-01 16:47:07

Incredible. This is one of those places I wish I could keep all to myself because it’s so good and also just makes me feel comfortable from the moment I get inside.

Review №52

2021-10-03 03:49:28

Delicious food and great service. Will come back!

Review №53

2022-03-15 07:04:09

Very authentic and delicious experience. Like others have said, the portions are smaller, but its perfect if you have a light appetite. The environment is very comfy and classy. I highly recommend this hideaway

Review №54

2021-05-04 06:00:47

Came here after picking my friend up from the airport. I made reservations ahead of time via IG for Saturday noon. They have both indoor and outdoor sitting. We sat inside and it was pretty well distance from others. The soba noodles were good. I had the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Felt pretty authentic. Beware the beer bottles are large!

Review №55

2022-07-24 03:45:21

Generous portions of fresh, delicious udon and ramen. Accompanying fish and chicken are perfectly cooked. I cant imagine there are better noodles available in Los Angeles

Review №56

2022-01-17 03:18:47

OIISHI! OIISHI! OIISHI!YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY!GREAT Japanese and authentic [Japanese] comfort food for when you dont have time or know-how to make it yourself! Simple, yet SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD! They specialize in homemade soba served either hot or cold, but everything is super flavorful & exquisite.P.S. 1. Make reservations if at all possible because their seating area is limited (they have both inside and outside seating. ) Also- they do have a VERY SMALL parking lot in the back but it is, quite often full especially during their peak hours.2. They do not take to-go orders once they get busy so call your order(s) in as close to the time that they open as possible

Review №57

2021-07-28 23:10:29

Great place! Super friendly staff. Amazing food. All the tempura is delicious. The sea eel and fish cake tempura were so good, and a good amount. Even the shiso leaves in the veggie tempura were tasty. The dashi they use for the udon & soba is really good, too! Definitely will be back.[July 2021 update]Still delicious! Really glad this place has survived the last couple years!

Review №58

2019-03-16 10:58:29

Lively atmosphere and delicious food. The curry udon and tonkatsu are amazing.

Review №59

2019-12-01 02:08:51

Decided to go here to meet a friend for lunch because I just watched ugly delicious over the weekend and I was curious. I went here about 2 years ago as well but I forgot so this is my review from my recent visit. I ordered the buckwheat noodles with the hot jidori chicken soup to dip it in. It was around $15 ... I think the food here is good.. But I think it is kind of overrated. I usually love soba noodles but I dont think its worth $15 😔 but I guess its still worth a try. Maybe next time Ill try something else

Review №60

2022-06-23 20:14:45

They do noodles and do it very well. I prefer the soba cold but its great hot too. Service is always friendly. Looking forward to coming back again 😃

Review №61

2022-04-22 04:17:37

Wow. Incredibly impressed. Definitely some of the best Japanese food I’ve ever eaten. A bit more upscale but prices are modest for the level of care and quality.

Review №62

2015-02-10 19:06:36

Very simple but, overall, very good eating experience. The shrimp tempura was light but tasty, the noodles and broth were just as good. Compared to a some noodle houses there is a lot of subtlety in their cooking here. The ingredients are what really shine through and they definitely make Otafuku stand out over a lot of its peers. More traditional than not, the noodles were a big hit with my mother who came here from Tokyo some 87 years ago. The next time we are in the area I expect her to ask to have lunch here. For me, at least, that says a lot.

Review №63

2023-01-12 02:24:09

Fantastic. If I closed my eyes I would think I was in Japan. The fully bilingual staff only reinforces how authentic the restaurant is and the food is delicious Dinner reservations are recommended!

Review №64

2022-04-27 06:55:17

This restaurant, Japanese noodles, SOBA is main, but their TEN PURA is with thin batter. You can enjoy whats inside. = Most TEN PURA in America is huge outside batter. Inside tiny little contents.Surely great TEN PURA sauce. American, who stayed in Japan little while, can figure out this is real DASHI.

Review №65

2023-09-23 06:51:07

Best was the desert - caramel vanilla with egg

Review №66

2022-04-12 06:24:39

Ordered a variety of tempura, quality goes: scallop > sea eel > veggie > shrimp. I suggest not to get the shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn’t of great quality. Service was great!

Review №67

2021-07-30 16:38:55

Omg amazing soba and the best tamago Ive ever had!!

Review №68

2022-03-15 17:10:51

OK food at this place but nothing too impressive.

Review №69

2021-12-06 01:23:51

Great place known for their noodles and tempura. so good although, service was a bit slow and parking wasn’t super easy on a friday night. highly recommended nonetheless!

Review №70

2023-02-22 21:29:48

Absolutely delicious chicken!Make sure to get a reservation ahead of time to avoid waiting in 1-2 hours.

Review №71

2019-03-05 03:57:09

OMG- love love love their soba! So good!!!

Review №72

2018-10-18 22:06:43

Several types of house made soba noodles to choose from, all very good chewiness. Veggie tempura was excellently done - light crisp, not too oily, good variety, and flavorful dipping sauce.

Review №73

2017-04-01 15:36:06

Great hot and cold soba and udon dishes, yakitori, tempura, sashimi, and various delicious apps. This last time we came there was a whole room of Japanese style business men drinking and eating, definitely contributing to the authentic Japanese vibe of the place.Parking lot in the back is small but there is some street parking in the residential area close by.One of my wifes favorites!

Review №74

2021-12-26 13:04:53

Highly recommended. Best place to get Authentic Traditional Japanese Soba noodle and Anago in South Bay, LA Area.

Review №75

2018-04-08 21:44:12

The place for Best SOBA around.You dont find much place like this quality of SOBA, long time owner used to close shop for few months just to get the good SOBA ingredients from Japan.They have few different compoundings of SOBA you can choose but my favorite is the the one skins are all striped so its totally clear White-ish (not bleached like some others) SOBA you cant find around. Tempura you must eat with, used to be better but thats because Im picky, they still are away better than the other Izakaya close by. If you dont want to spend and try here then go at lunch time they have sets to try severals. Real SOBA here.

Review №76

2021-07-18 04:53:59

Had to wait almost more then a hour went in at 8:27 got the food at 9:00, the server said they could only give half a portion of udon but charged us for full price as well as the sashimi tasting under sashimi quality it should have been cooked!

Review №77

2018-12-16 15:33:53

Wow!!! So authentic. I go here every time Im in LA. I work for a Japanese company and spend a lot of time in Tokyo. Otafuku is the real deal and just like the izakayas in Tokyo. If you want authentic then go to Otafuku. This place is great.

Review №78

2016-12-08 22:50:45

Delicious Japanese food and drinks, seiro soba is recommended as a last dish to finish the meal (ask for sobayu too). Parking is in the back, very limited, so you may need to park on the street. Can get crowded at night, reservation is highly recommended, or at least call ahead and ask how busy it is.

Review №79

2022-11-16 20:09:56

Go to soba joint. Other foods are great too. Try the shiso ume shrimp, tempura, fried chicken

Review №80

2020-12-15 16:58:03

Easily my favorite pork cutlet/soba/udon in town! I highly recommend you exploring their menu. Tasty dishes aside, I appreciate the amount of care they put into the take-out packaging. uncooked noodles upon request, everything carefully packaged so that you can enjoy it at home.

Review №81

2016-06-24 01:48:39

Not a fan was looking for a noodle place like Hatake Ramen which is now closed. Noodle soup had no flavor very little base used. Fried shrimp was good but I wont be coming back.

Review №82

2014-04-22 19:45:47

Oh man, best katsudon (deep-fried pork cutlet, eggs and condiments) Ive ever had. That hint of citrus yuzu on that pork is just perfect for my taste buds. Its so good that it distracts me from what this place is known for, their white soba.Soba is great. Love how it doesnt leave me with a weird after taste. Once youre done they give u water boiled from soba to drink out of your dipping cup (its nutitrious).SHIRATAMA: Mochi with red beans and dried fruit. Shiratama was yummy til the hidden dried apricot fruit threw me off.FLAN: All I can say is my flan-enthusiast sister approves.MISO SOUP: Nothing amazing.PARKING: The mini parking lot behind the shop... Dont be an ass and park next door behind the Mexican bar. There are plenty of street parking as well.TIP: Show up super early. Theres always a wait. The restaurant is small.

Review №83

2018-10-11 15:49:15

I work for a Japanese company and I would have never known this place existed until my co-workers took me here It is about as close as you can get to an Izakaya unless you visit Tokyo. Im in Tokyo 2-3 times a year and Otafuku hits the authentic mark 100% in my book.If you like Japanese style cuisine and want a real representation of what its like in Japan give Otafuku a try. The menu doess have English (a recent addition thank you) and dont be afraid to try something new.Usually everytime I go to Otafuku Im the only American in the place. All that means to me is I made the right choice for excellent Izakaya style food. Enjoy

Review №84

2020-07-12 05:44:47

Authentic Japanese food you will not be dissapointed with especially If you know the real taste of Japanese tempura and noodles. Love coming here to enjoy the taste of home! 😋😋😋

Review №85

2022-09-09 22:40:49

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. The best soba Ive ever had.

Review №86

2019-06-11 20:26:47

Excellent soba/udon restaurant. No hippster BS going on. How to know the food is authentic and delicious? Japanese people eat here. Waitress are cute and polite also.

Review №87

2023-04-20 18:13:29

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles. Period.

Review №88

2023-05-08 08:14:33

Authentic udon/soba restaurant with a great atmosphere.

Review №89

2014-08-30 02:34:38

A very traditional style Soba (buckwheat noodles) noodle house. If you like Soba noodles served in Japan, you will be happy with this place. Just dont expect anything Americanized.

Review №90

2020-02-10 07:41:28

Soba here is so good. They do one style not commonly seen other places, and its worth it.Also, the eel tempura. Holy cow. Bring your stomach!

Review №91

2021-10-17 04:35:25

Amazing food with a great atmosphere. The service is also fantastic. A must go for fans of japanese cuisine.

Review №92

2018-10-31 03:12:17

Great place, unfortunately we ordered the wrong things (didnt realize what we ordered were all tempura - we didnt read the menu carefully / know Japanese).Hopefully we order better next time!

Review №93

2018-05-04 02:55:10

Truly a hidden gem in Gardena. Everything is good here but you definitely have to try the soba. Its hard to find and the front door is locked so you have to go in the back way which can be confusing the first time you go. I always thought it was closed everytime I used to come until I called one day 😊

Review №94

2022-03-18 01:23:55

Neat place to eat casual japanese cuisine.

Review №95

2021-08-15 20:49:30

This spot is a gem. It has authentic japanese food. So if you are craving particular dishes, you will most likely find them here.

Review №96

2022-06-16 20:47:03

Soba wasnt that great, tonkatsu was horrible. And they charged extra $6. Just waisted my time and money!!

Review №97

2022-03-03 03:51:27

Traditional Japanese food with great quality. Would recommend to my dearest friend.

Review №98

2019-08-18 15:01:52

Good, authentic home-style Japanese cooking. Known for their udon noodles, Great menu choices.

Review №99

2021-03-13 06:55:21

Authentic Japanese food. Handmade soba noodles with great variety of izakaya style appetizers.

Review №100

2019-05-02 02:32:00

Soba quality is just same as standing soba in Japan. Sashimi is not fresh at all. Price is not crazy in USA.

Review №101

2023-03-18 22:34:06

Definitely average food quality, poor service and slow.

Review №102

2019-12-10 16:28:06

So much food, underestimated the amount of food that would be served we ordered way too much. But everything was delicious so its hard to complain 😀. Kind of out of the way but worth it.

Review №103

2018-07-13 03:49:42

From zaru soba, to yakitori, to amazing sashimi and izakaya in hidden wood clad dining room. This place hits the spot for Japanese comfort food.

Review №104

2021-07-08 05:30:05

Best cold soba I’ve had in the US. Tempura is also very good here.

Review №105

2017-12-28 17:34:35

Always good. I like the current taste of Zarusoba soup compare to that of 4,5 years ago(It was more citrusy).

Review №106

2017-08-01 21:20:59

BOMB soba. Close to work and a little expensive for dinner but this place is good. They make really good tempura and make their own noodles.

Review №107

2019-03-06 16:10:48

Marinated, broiled sea bass: Wow! Creamy, almost buttery skin. Also, homey asian atmosphere.

Review №108

2021-03-20 03:49:35

Authentic! Food is fresh and presentation is amazing. Fast, friendly and welcoming stafd.

Review №109

2019-04-14 04:12:34

Delicious food, lovely wait staff. Nice little find. I had katsudon and it was so good!

Review №110

2017-04-30 17:33:57

This is the place for SOBA, plus away more beyound average with easyeasy and comfortable environment.Trust me, Im TOKYO girl who knows the best.

Review №111

2019-04-20 21:05:48

Authentic Japanese foods period.

Review №112

2017-06-08 20:19:48

Authentic Japanese buckwheat noodles with a basket of fresh tempura! My kind of light but fulfilling lunch...

Review №113

2015-06-09 20:47:41

They have homemade 100% buckwheat soba and they cook it perfectly. If you want soba, this is your place.

Review №114

2022-12-31 02:50:32

Make a reservation a few days in advance. Definitely worth it.

Review №115

2020-07-30 05:54:28

Been coming to this place for years, love the soba and all their other dishes!

Review №116

2018-09-08 22:28:54

Soba is similar to real Japanese one. And あじごはん is very very tasty. Let’s try it

Review №117

2022-03-04 22:23:43

The Tonkatsu was EXCELLENT!!!! With Rice and Miso soup....very filling 😋.

Review №118

2016-07-22 15:24:01

Authentic soba (they make their own) and really good Japanese food, albeit a bit pricy.

Review №119

2023-03-18 07:09:34

Quite honestly the best restaurant in LA.

Review №120

2021-10-03 03:57:29

The only reason this place hasn’t got Michelin star yet is because the Michelin has no clue bout it. Yet.

Review №121

2016-07-10 06:09:30

Probably the best soba noodles Ive had in South Bay. A little on the pricey side but worth it.

Review №122

2022-01-01 17:38:33

Best soba in town!

Review №123

2020-09-17 02:06:09

I visited for the first time today.Although I ate outside, it was delicious and the staff was kind.I want to visit again next time.

Review №124

2021-06-18 22:38:21

1st....2 EXPENSIVE!!! Food was very good!!! Server/cashier was very kind, not 2 mention very pretty 😍.

Review №125

2020-01-11 08:49:32

Great place with authentic atmosphere

Review №126

2017-06-17 19:50:53

Super authentic, super delicious. If you woke up here, youd swear you were in Japan.

Review №127

2020-01-24 05:36:20

Best soba restaurant in Southern California. It becomes izakaya in the evening.

Review №128

2019-04-25 20:08:00

Love the ell tempura!!

Review №129

2020-10-27 16:41:58

Delicious menu, and outdoor dining available in times of pandemic.

Review №130

2020-01-03 17:24:46

This was probably one of my favorite meals this past year. Worth any wait at the door.

Review №131

2019-01-30 17:10:43

Good food. Fast service. Great customer service.... will come back. First time here

Review №132

2019-07-06 02:44:49

My favorite soba restaurant. The store is always busy and they close on Sunday.

Review №133

2018-06-29 20:14:54

The soba was cold and refreshing

Review №134

2021-06-18 22:50:44

I revisited this place and it’s very good the food were nice and the staff are friendly

Review №135

2019-07-04 03:32:07

Good

Review №136

2016-10-02 06:22:16

Great food. Great service. Well worth the 100 bucks for two people

Review №137

2018-11-12 16:33:08

The best * Always make us want to come back eat there.

Review №138

2020-01-02 00:08:47

Best soba restaurant in the U.S. In the evening, it becomes izakaya.

Review №139

2021-05-09 04:24:43

Really amazing noodles~ authentic Japanese food~

Review №140

2022-03-04 23:35:44

Cold soba! Seiro with tempura. Liver yakitori is really good.

Review №141

2016-12-24 07:22:15

Pretty good soba noodles here, hard to find anywhere else

Review №142

2021-10-04 20:46:01

Amazing food, pricy but worth it!!

Review №143

2020-03-14 23:36:32

The food is amazing. Ill be a new regular

Review №144

2021-09-14 17:26:22

Authentic Japanese soba place with Soba-yu ( soba broth )

Review №145

2022-04-04 16:13:42

Foods were good, good customer service.

Review №146

2019-06-01 23:34:43

Very interesting broth in the udon. Great soba.

Review №147

2017-07-28 04:56:41

Order the cold noodles with chicken soup! Absolutely incredible!

Review №148

2017-11-06 19:21:23

Excellent soba noodles! Great service.

Review №149

2021-05-10 18:46:22

Absolutely delicious little joint! Will be back!

Review №150

2015-10-05 19:50:56

Real Authentic Tokyo Flavor and great people here.

Review №151

2021-02-23 23:25:12

The biggest Anago tempura!

Review №152

2018-07-05 05:27:18

One of the best Japanese restaurants in LA.

Review №153

2022-04-28 06:12:29

One of my favorite restaurants...

Review №154

2022-04-23 03:12:47

Great atmosphere, tasty food

Review №155

2017-11-16 03:35:28

Try the jidori egg custard dessert! To die for.

Review №156

2017-03-07 23:47:05

Authentic Japanese noodles. Very yummy

Review №157

2020-01-21 22:41:46

One of the best in house made noodles .

Review №158

2019-02-15 22:44:56

Great food, great service. Authentic

Review №159

2020-08-16 03:32:21

The eel and vegetable tempura over using noodles was to die for!

Review №160

2020-07-18 20:15:51

Great authentic Japanese food!

Review №161

2021-11-16 02:57:35

Great food. Great service.

Review №162

2018-03-15 18:46:06

Aji rice bowl and fish cake tempura for the win

Review №163

2021-11-25 21:05:09

The best soba in LA!

Review №164

2018-06-29 22:38:51

Good place for casual udon and soba

Review №165

2019-07-25 06:29:04

Friendly staff good Japanese food

Review №166

2022-02-27 03:46:56

Delicious homemade handcrafted food

Review №167

2018-04-06 20:12:56

The food was alright. But not amazing.

Review №168

2018-11-07 05:54:22

Too expensive, not enough parking

Review №169

2017-10-19 04:14:20

Old school place. Very good.

Review №170

2019-04-20 05:23:37

Great noodle house!

Review №171

2017-04-27 06:27:41

Great traditional Japanese dishes

Review №172

2022-02-04 04:36:45

Excellent noodles.!

Review №173

2015-11-26 02:48:50

Very very good soba.

Review №174

2022-02-23 20:46:12

Excellent food!

Review №175

2017-06-30 04:13:41

Great authentic local Japanese

Review №176

2016-12-21 20:19:59

Truly authentic soba

Review №177

2018-06-13 07:29:58

Must have reservations

Review №178

2018-04-26 15:47:20

Gem.

Review №179

2021-11-27 19:43:44

Super

Review №180

2021-10-31 00:45:49

Reservations required

Review №181

2023-08-24 18:02:05

It was a very delicious soba restaurant.The store was clean and there were Japanese people cooking in the kitchen.I ordered soba noodles, boiled cutlet, tempura bowl, and other bowls.I was surprised at how delicious everything I ate.The soba noodles were chewy and there were 100% soba noodles.The soup was neither thick nor thin, and the soup stock was well taken.I was surprised that the taste of boiled cutlet is not different from boiled cutlet eaten in Japan.The tempura was crispy and the vegetables were sweet and delicious.I also ordered a horse mackerel bowl, but the horse mackerel was fresh and I ate it with condiments, but it was delicious.It is a place you must visit at least once.

Review №182

2023-06-24 18:18:30

We ordered soba noodles, sashimi, conger eel tempura bowl, toriwasa, grilled squid, and homemade pudding. All of them were very delicious, but the conger eel tempura bowl was huge and delicious! ! I thought it was a great value for money! The small horse mackerel bowl was also delicious with plenty of green onions and mitsuba leaves. The toriwasa was soft and the inside was firm and rare! The pudding was very mildly sweet, had a chewy texture rather than a smooth texture, and was very delicious! I made a reservation at 5:30 and went there 10 minutes after it opened, but I was surprised that it was almost full💦The service was also good, so overall it was very good! The parking lot is very small, so street parking is required.

Review №183

2019-11-25 04:02:29

I came to America and felt Japan.Overall, the food is a bit spicy, but I think it would be good to eat with alcohol. Recommended if you want to feel like a small restaurant in a Japanese neighborhood rather than expecting food!There is a break time in the middle, so take note of it!

Review №184

2021-12-31 06:47:59

I ate udon. It was very delicious.The staff worked hard and were very nice, but I was disappointed that the customers were making a fuss and making a lot of noise.

Review №185

2019-07-24 05:56:54

Im happy to have met Japanese food that tastes better than what I eat in Japan. The sea urchin was excellent. Tempura, tonkatsu, soba, yakitori are all delicious and the best

Review №186

2018-06-12 15:25:12

For a soba restaurant near Los Angeles, it was very delicious. It is unusual to enter from the back parking lot. The soba was good, but the dashimaki egg was delicious. I havent eaten it, but apparently the katsudon is delicious (according to a local).

Review №187

2023-12-10 15:06:17

The best sashimi in LA

Review №188

2021-07-01 16:00:46

A delicious izakaya. The mini horse mackerel bowl was delicious and thoroughly eaten.

Review №189

2018-12-05 21:41:42

The quality is the same as Japanese soba restaurants. Sarashina soba is recommended

Review №190

2018-06-04 23:40:15

This is a restaurant in Gardena where you can eat authentic Japanese soba. There are a wide variety of snacks to choose from, so you can drink them, snack on them, and finish them off with soba noodles.

Review №191

2019-05-16 19:51:25

No matter what, the highlight is the large conger eel tempura!

Review №192

2019-06-13 19:55:37

We recommend the katsudon, which is rare in LA.The amount is American volume (two servings).Its a good idea to get a takeaway box.

Review №193

2019-10-26 09:19:03

All the dishes were very delicious. The parking lot is not very large, so it gets crowded quickly, so be careful when you go.

Review №194

2017-02-04 21:03:07

Popular Otafuku Stable taste!

Review №195

2016-04-22 07:21:05

I always stop by when I go to LA. The soba noodles are also delicious and I highly recommend this restaurant.

Review №196

2022-07-21 01:33:08

It is delicious

Review №197

2019-12-07 06:50:27

I like just about everything. However, I think the salt in the grilled food is a bit too much.

Review №198

2019-03-24 21:21:31

You can eat proper soba