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The Best Japanese Food In The South Bay
From smoky izakayas to tonkatsu touched by Midas, plus everything in between.
How To Spend A Saturday Afternoon In The South Bay
Chorizo shops, bowling alleys, and dinner by the beach.
The Best Restaurants In LA's South Bay
The 25 best places to eat in the South Bay, from El Segundo to San Pedro.
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Sushi Sonagi
Sushi Sonagi is an impressive 10-seat omakase spot in Gardena with creative Korean inflections. It's absolutely worth the wait for a reservation (and splurge).
Toshi Sushi
Toshi Sushi is one of the best-value sushi spots in the South Bay. Go for the sashimi special.
The Best Restaurants In LA's South Bay
The 25 best places to eat in the South Bay, from El Segundo to San Pedro.
Peru Chicha
Peru Chicha is a casual Peruvian spot in Gardena with tremendous ceviche and Cantonese-Peruvian dishes.
The Blue Hole
If you're craving Belizean food in LA, The Blue Hole in Gardena is worth a special trip.
Ramen Josui
Ramen Josui is a cozy and always-busy Gardena spot that serves a variety of ramen styles.
Myung Ga Haejangguk
Myung Ga is a Korean restaurant that specializes in haejangguk, or hangover soup.
Pollo A La Brasa Vermont
Pollo A La Brasa is a fantastic wood-roasted, Peruvian-style chicken spot that you can smell a quarter-mile away.
Kanpachi Sushi & Sake
Kanpachi Sushi & Sake is an old-school sushi spot on the border of Torrance and Gardena that serves a great affordable omakase.
Otafuku Noodle House
Otafuku is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Gardena that treats cold soba noodles like a science.
Pit Burger
Pit Burger is an old-school stand in Gardena that does a great char-grilled teriyaki burger.
Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop
Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is an excellent Hawaiian diner in a bowling alley in Gardena.
Fukagawa Soba & Udon
Fukugawa is a hidden restaurant in Gardena that serves one of the best Japanese breakfast sets around.
Bob's Hawaiian Style Restaurant
Bob's Hawaiian Style Cafe is a diner in Gardena that feels just like eating in the 808.
Kotohira
Kotohira is a tiny noodle shop in a Gardena strip mall with a giant menu of udon, ranging from curry to creamy to green mochi.
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori
Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori in Gardena is an institution where you go to eat tremendous meat skewers in a low-key space.
How To Spend A Saturday Afternoon In The South Bay
Chorizo shops, bowling alleys, and dinner by the beach.
The Best Japanese Food In The South Bay
From smoky izakayas to tonkatsu touched by Midas, plus everything in between.
Shin-Sen-Gumi 2Go Sansei Mall
Shin-Sen-Gumi’s Gardena location has everything from customizable ramen to a brand-new drive-through.