Japan

Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: Southern California's tempura master comes to us via Perú and a long stint in Tokyo.

Nov 29, 2024 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: This simple Torrance storefront is a gateway to a cold night in Tokyo sharing yakiniku with friends and family.

Oct 17, 2024 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: Our friends and family keep being taken here when they visit, words cannot quite explain what makes this place so…

Aug 24, 2024 •

Ichimi Ann (Bamboo Garden)

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: A variety of delicious hot and cold soba bowls make this a perennial Torrance favorite.

Aug 17, 2024 •

琴平 Kotohira Restaurant

🇯🇵 JAPAN / No matter how out of style udon can be, the noodle love of Kagawa Prefecture is front and center at one of Gardena's longest running…

May 20, 2024 •

I-naba Japanese Restaurant

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: Whether you come for the homemade udon or the delicately perfect tempura, i-naba is always warming the hearts of…

Feb 9, 2024 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: It is hard to underestimate the importance of one of the city's longest-running mochi makers.

Jan 22, 2024 •

Jidaiya Ramen Dining

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: A place that feels familiar even on a first visit, serving comforting, affordable bowls to regulars.

Jan 5, 2024 •

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: With locations spread out from the Westside to Orange County, one of Hokkaido's favorite ramens is not hard to find.

Dec 20, 2023 •

🇯🇵 JAPAN / FREE FRIDAY FAVORITES: With changing feelings and offerings throughout the day, there is no bad time to come to this Gardena treasure.

Dec 15, 2023 •

Menya Musashi Niten Ichiryu

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: Permanently Closed.

Dec 11, 2023 •

Ippudo West Hollywood

🇯🇵 JAPAN / HISTORICAL: From Japan to New York City to Santa Monica to West Hollywood, Ippudo continues to go for it.

Dec 6, 2023 •

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