Gardena Bowl

This place is the pinnacle of solutions to not knowing what to do with the next 30 minutes to 4 hours of your time. The pizza was killer, the billiards room was affordable, the arcade cabinets were also pretty enjoyable, and I found myself easily able to kill time I would have otherwise spent looking for the next place to drive to. Me and 3 friends played billiards for an hour for only 20 dollars and it was the highlight of the weekend

Such a clean, wonderful bowling alley. The owners are the most wonderful people. The coffee shop is like the ones on the island for sure. Good old-school Hawaiian Japanese food.

Old-school lanes with friendly service and fair prices. The rental shoes looked newer than most places. The snack bar’s fries are shockingly good for a bowling alley. It’s a great rainy-day plan or low-key weekday night. They play music but keep it at a comfortable level

Gardena Bowl bowling alley is a great place to relax! It is always clean, cozy and has a friendly atmosphere. The lanes are in excellent condition, the balls are great and the staff is very attentive.

Gardena Bowl is a classic bowling alley with charm and character. The alley itself is well-maintained, with plenty of lanes available for both league play and casual games. While the morning leagues can make it a bit intimidating for newcomers, the atmosphere is generally welcoming and friendly. One of the highlights of Gardena Bowl is the coffee shop, which offers a variety of hot and cold beverages as well as light snacks and pastries. It's a great place to grab a quick bite or relax with a coffee before or after bowling. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the prices are reasonable. In addition to bowling, Gardena Bowl also offers pool tables, which is an excellent addition to the space and provides another activity for customers to enjoy. The tables are well-maintained, and the cues are in good condition. The pool area is well-lit and spacious, which makes it a comfortable place to play. The only potential downside to Gardena Bowl is that the space can get crowded during peak times, especially on weekends. However, this is to be expected at a popular bowling alley, and it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Overall, Gardena Bowl is a fun and affordable option for anyone looking to enjoy a game of bowling with friends or family. The coffee shop and pool tables add to the overall experience, and the staff are friendly and helpful. While it can get crowded during peak times, it's a great place to spend an afternoon or evening with friends and family.

Went there for their diner which specializes in Hawaiian favorites. I had the eggs and Vienna sausages. I thought a Vienna Beef sausage, but it was the tiny ones from a can. Still very good though.

This cafe has been serving the community for over 50 years offering a variety of cuisines including Hawaiian, Japanese, and American. The cafe and extensive menu is served all day. Portions are large but I only wish the food had more flavour...

Best coffee shop/bowling alley food around. Cant go wrong with the Aloha Royal with an extra over easy egg on top. Things that you should definitely try are the Garlic chicken and the Saimin. Actually you really can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu.

Tucked away in the corner of the Bowling Alley, is one of the best hidden gems for breakfast/lunch. Parking can be a little tight, but there's enough parking! We got in around 10am on a Saturday, and it was busy busy! That's always a good sign in my book! Service was super friendly, just give a little time when it's busy, it's a decent amount of tables to get around. Here's what we ordered! Chicken Katsu Donburi: This was a comfy dish, adding a little heat, it made it perfect! Daily Special Chicken Katsu Curry: This was a comfort dish for sure. The vegetables were tender, the curry was great, that chicken was cooked thoroughly, overall a great dish! If you want some amazing Hawaiian Diner foods, I recommend this spot!

What a difference and day makes! A manager contacted me and encouraged me to come back. I can attest they must have just been having a bad day on my last visit a few days ago! We came back today (Saturday), seemed just as busy as before. We were greeted at the door, immediately seated, given menus, and drink orders taken. A short time later our food orders were take. Food came out pretty quick. I ordered Tempura Udon. Again, the Tempura was excellent. Udon was loaded with noodles in a light broth, perfect. Very large portions and I took the rest to go. My husband ordered the Portuguese Sausage Mix, basically a scrambled. They make the Portuguese sausage in house. I tried a bite, very good. They have a nice selection of hot sauces preset on the tables. Just what the egg dish needed. My husband thought it the dish was delicious and hard to believe he ate the whole thing! Generous portions! Very happy I gave Gardena Bowl another chance. Service was excellent and friendly. We used to come here many years ago, a few times a month, and it was one of our favorites. Lots of Japanese and Hawaiian dishes on their menu. Definitely coming back!

This little hole-in-the-wall has been around forever, and we finally got around to trying it. Late Saturday night there was no wait for a table, but you could tell how popular it is because the takeout orders were nonstop. We sat at the bar, which was fun since we got to watch all the action in the kitchen. We tried the loco moco, chicken katsu don, and the saimin combo with a beef skewer. After a long beach day, everything tasted amazing--super comforting and reminded us of the food we had in Hawaii. The service was awesome too. My son accidentally knocked over his water, and the waitress was so sweet about it--just smiled, said "it happens," and cleaned it up right away without giving us any attitude. Such a great spot! Definitely recommend, and we'll be back for sure.

Dined in 10/4/25 and everything tasted great just like the last time. Service was also great! All staff were attentive and provided friendly service. Ambiance is relaxing. We arrived around 2pm on a Saturday and got seated, no waiting. This is a good time to come dine in and avoid crowds. We ordered beef teriyaki and tempura combo, wonton saimin combo which comes with 2 bbq sticks, garlic chicken and Portuguese fried rice. Everything tasted delicious! Definitely one of our favorite restaurants!

You'll find all your favorite grindz here at Gardena Bowl. Very comfortable atmosphere, great food and good people. Even when its super busy, you'll still get good service.

Great food service .. friendly professional staff .. yes busy here at prime times so come early get your grind on

I love the café because of the Hawaiian food options available. It felt like I was eating out of Zippy's. Very informal place with comfort food. I enjoyed my loco moco. I'll be back.

A must go when in Gardena. I've only heard good things about this place so had to try. It's a diner located inside the Gardena bowling alley and immediately when we entered it reminded of us when we were back in Hawaii. Service is super friendly and efficient. Menu is vast and there's lots of options. I ended up getting the loco moco with Portuguese sausage and my partner got the Hawaiian French toast combo. Loco moco: (5/5) prob one of the best I've had in CA. I'm a big gravy person and they give a generous amount. Super flavorful and the Portuguese sausage is a good touch. Guy next to me got it with kimchi fried rice and might have to try that next time Hawaiian French toast combo: (5/5) 3 french toast pieces using Hawaiian bread and it with eggs with sausage. I liked how the French toast wasn't overbearingly sweet and it was fluffy We'll be back to try more and maybe bowl!

Just jumping on here to say don't pass up this Gardena gem I've been coming to the cafe for decades and it has been consistent in every good way. The cafe itself is spacious, brightly lit, with the best light blue upholstered booths and hard back seats around each table and counter seating is just classic. Plenty of room to sit but when it's crowded you'll have to wait. Came in for breakfast to meet up with an old co worker. Our server was great, very Gardena Bowl coded--nice, attentive but not pushy. Everything I've eaten here has been a hit--tsukemono, mac salad, chashu, fried rice, musubi; but today I had the bacon and egg sandwich (I added avocado) and had the mac salad instead of the fries (though those are good too). And there's a list of daily specials to choose from All this to say this place is everything a hometown cafe should be

This place was amazing. Food portions are well worth the price, it's almost too much... almost. Everything tasted freshly made and the meats were all tender. My girlfriend and I ordered chicken katsu, bacon and pork fried rice, tanin danburi, and Hawaiian Royal rice. Everything tasted amazing. I love rice so I will say my favorite dishes were the rice dishes. The Hawaiian Royal rice dish was my top favorite as it serves great flavor and meats were tender. Service was top notch and the place felt clean! This place really gets busy so make sure you come early! Their menu is very extensive so there is something for everyone. I'd recommend getting the Hawaiian Royal rice & and katsu. Definitely coming back!

Always packed and always takes forever to get the food. It's worth it thought because it's actually pretty good. Favorite is the fried rice. Lots of food that could potentially be 2 meals. Would recommend

Recently discovered this place. (Where have I been all this time?) Anyway, I'm glad I did - now I'm hooked! Lots of happy customers here. Its comforting environment, friendly service, and terrific menu selection make it a true South Bay gem. I've tried a number of things here, and have enjoyed almost everything. One standout I will mention is their Loco Moco, maybe the best version of this dish I've experienced. Their beef teriyaki is also amazing. My only (minor) disappointment is their mac salad, a little too heavy on the potato for me. Service is fantastic, but the awesome servers can be a little overwhelmed when the place is busy. Las Vegas is known as Hawaii's 9th island; well, Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop might just be its 10th!

When my friends and I arrived, we had to wait a pretty long time for the waiter to take our drink order, then even longer for them to take our food order. The theme i guess you can call our experience is overcooked. I've been coming here ever since I can remember and never had such a horrible experience. My friends beef teriyaki was like chewing on leather, and her side of what was supposed to be teriyaki sauce, but was more of a jam consistency. My other friend got the egg foo young and chashu which he stated was overly dry as well. My chicken karaage was extremely over done as well. All the rice tasted old like it was day old rice by the texture. Ive never had a experience with the food here, but this has got me questioning honestly returning. Ill need to attempt their breakfast again soon before I make up my mind on returning.

Japanese diner food. How can you go wrong? Large portions, sprinkled with comfort foods like spam, Portuguese sausage, and eggs. We tried coming here at night but it was too crowded so we came back the next morning and we were glad we decided to come back again to try. We weren't sure if it was the bowling or the restaurant. Its located inside a bowling alley. It feels quite american diner like which is odd because they offer a lot of japanese food. Staff is friendly and service is quick. Their portions are huge and definitely filling. I found everything to be well seasoned and not too salty all things considered. There wasn't much of a wait when we got here early but there was a line forming by the time we left so would recommend getting here early or be prepared to wait a bit. There's parking offered but during the busy times, you may need to park on the street.

If you find a restaurant that looks like it shouldn't exist and yet it's been there for over a half a century you are going to have yourself a good time, and Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is no exception. Why is there a diner in a bowling alley? I have no clue, but I do know that it is exactly what you want in a dinner - a down-home atmosphere, and unpretentious yet totally delicious food. It's got the feel of a place that all the locals know and love, and what more could you ask for in a diner? Their menu has a Hawaiian flare, and they specialize in their Portuguese Sausage Mixes - basically a large egg and sausage scramble served with rice and potatoes. Delicious stuff, but even their more traditional menu items like the French Toast and eggs were great so it seems like you can't really go wrong here. Though they serve breakfast all day, they also have an extensive lunch and dinner menu, in fact I'm honestly amazed that this small kitchen is able to pump out that many different dishes but they certainly sound great and I hope someday I'll have the opportunity to come back and try some of their other options. If you are in the Gardena area and looking for a killer breakfast or brunch that makes you feel like a local, do yourself a favor and find your way down to Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop.

I don't live in the south bay area anymore, but it's great to know some things haven't changed over the years. This is an amazing local spot where you can tell regulars come here often. It is a fairly small/tight space, but it's also attached to a small bowling alley...so you can't be that surprised. This place is awesome for any meal throughout the day and I have yet to come for breakfast, but if it's anything like dinner...it'll be just as delicious. Party of 2 on a Friday night wasn't too busy and was seated immediately. They have an extensive menu with a little bit of everything for everyone. Service is quick and friendly, food is amazing with generous portions. The garlic chicken was crispy and flavorful. Teriyaki chicken wasn't too sweet, just the right amount. They'll have specials occasionally too!

I'll start by saying my server Savanna was great. 5 stars for her. She was the only one working as far as front of the house. It was pretty busy and she handled it like a boss. I had the teriyaki chicken and beef combo, Hawaiian French toast, and a side of kalbi ribs. The combo was disappointing. The chicken was very dry and had bones and cartilage all through out and I don't think it was supposed to be to be bone in chicken. The teriyaki sauce was good though. The broccoli was ice cold and pretty much raw. The beef was just ok. The Hawaiian French toast and the kalbi was great as always though. I usually get the loco moco and after this, I think I'll stick with it. Overall, I love Gardena bowl and I'll continue to eat there. Maybe just an off day for the kitchen. Great job Savanna!

Food is amazing always here. Service is always polite. They are attentive even how busy they get. I love it here! Two different tables had something fried (looked like wings) I should have asked. They looked good! #NextTime

A bowling alley attached to a restaurant and with GOOD food??? It really can't get any better than this! I'd give 5 stars for this dish alone honestly. The slight spice kick from the Portuguese sausage was just perfection and the eggs are cooked real nice. Love the addition of chopped onions, accompanied by the white rice to balance the flavors, this dish is just THE dish to get. The service is also what makes this shop unique. It feels like a homey restaurant like you're at someone's house. Everyone is very nice and friendly. I would come back again and again if it were closer to me. If you haven't been, please come check them out!

Next to the bowling alley, Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is an old school diner specializing in Hawaiian cuisine. The decor is pretty vintage, and the seating is a bit tightly spaced. The team provides fast and friendly service. We tried the signature dishes Loco Moco Chicken Cats, Garlic Chicken, and Hawaiian Royal. All were good, and the portion was generous. However, the flavor was quite heavy that it's hard to finish everything in one sitting. 3.5 stars bumped to 4 for fair pricing

Gardena Bowl is an iconic must stop for Hawaii locals living in the South Bay. Hawaiian Royale. A! Garlic chicken. A! Sweet Sour Wings. A! French Fries A+ Super ono food here. Lots of locals hanging out. Friendly service.

I used to come here all the time as a kid and it's been years since I've been back, but it still tastes the same. Love this place so much. The service is great and you feel like Ohana here. We got the side of lomi lomi which I wish had a little more salmon inside but still good. Also got the garlic chicken and Hawaiian royal which was fire. I usually get the bacon fried rice which is also amazing. Come check them out!! Oo and don't forget to order the butter mochi

Came here to meet a couple friends for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The coffee shop shares the building with Gardena Bowl. The coffee is a decent size, not too small or big. It was packed with hungry diners. Thankfully there was one table open which I quickly commandeered. We ordered Nabeyaki Udon, Chicken Katsu Loco Moco, Chicken Teriyaki and Egg Foo Young combo and Saimin. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and egg foo young. The chicken teriyaki pieces were hearty and not drenched in teriyaki sauce. It was a good balance. The egg foo young was also good too. I initially thought there was too much gravy, but I actually wanted more. LOL. I enjoyed my meal and would order it again. My friends were happy with their choices and finished their meals. None of us left hungry. Throughout our meal, I noticed a lot of people were picking up to go orders. The menu is extensive offering Hawaiian, Japanese and American dishes. The price is reasonable and portions are large. This is definitely a Gardena local gem.

Whenever I'm missing flavors of home (Hawai'i) I'm gonna be rushing down to this spot. If you're familiar with Aiea Bowl (Pearl City) well then this is exactly what it is. Same vibes and ono plate lunches. Decided to test out how legit it is and ordered laulau, poi, and saimin bowl - ono me ono! As a local, born & I raised in Hawai'i, this really hit the spot. Seems like theyre always busy, that should speak to how delicious it is as it draws a crowd. Staff took a bit of time to get to us, no biggie, seemed short handed that day and they are all very friendly. Went on a weekend late afternoon and caught the tail end of rush hour. There's plenty parking, go bowling or play pool after you grind.

As a Hawaiian transplant who was raised on real local Hawaiian food I can 100% tell you to try dis place!! First off the vibe is classic old school Hawaiian style coffee shop with counter service if you want! Love it! This place has so many items on the menu to choose from but my go to dishes are the Loco Moco, Tempura, Teri beef sandwich are all bomb!! But make sure to try the rib eye Teri steak plate! I substitute the mixes steam veggies for potato/mac salad! That's as close to the real thing as it gets! Just about everything on the menu is ono so check it out and the service is excellent !

We came here to just try it out randomly. It's a cute little dinner looking spot. It is very tiny inside. It seems to get pretty busy. Our waitress was kind and seems like she runs it alone. The food was really good actually, we also got the garlic chicken and it was so so yummy, definitely recommend.

This place has been around for a long time and the menu items are prepared old school. I'm Just getting around to rate. Everything about this place is OK, price is neither high or low, food quality is OK, service is good, portions not large nor small. This is a locals place and the servers seem to know at least half of the patrons. I guess it deserves a 3.5 rounded to 4 stars.

Garlic chicken and saimin are a must try! Service takes a while for them to come and check on you if you need anything or make refills but the food is always good!

So many food choices, especially Hawaiian inspired dishes! Great service, nice family vibe, friendly staff. Huge food portions! This place has been here for many, many years! I believe this was once featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!

What more can be said then this place is all you've heard. Homestyle cooking at old school prices. Honest servings for your your hard earned dollars. Just like it was, it is still here. Go with the garlic chicken and any of the specials. You really cannot order wrong here. Fast and friendly Gardena Bowl Cafe is a pure delight.

Great Hawaiian food, bit busy on a Sunday but will head there again. Food came out pretty quickly and not too Much of a wait. Overall happy with the place!

Located inside of a bowling alley, Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is a casual, small-business focused on American brunch items and dishes ranging from Hawaiian to Chinese and Japanese cuisine. In general, the portion sizes are generous, making up for the somewhat high prices. I was able to split my teriyaki and egg foo young combo into two meals. In terms of flavor, everything was really tasty here. The Lau Lau and beef teriyaki were both tender. The fried rice was a little salty but when paired with the teriyaki beef or egg foo young, it was fine. Definitely would go back!

First time having the banana pecan pancakes here and wow were they good! Homemade batter, soft and fluffy pancakes very tasty. I usually get the Hawaiian Royale here but this did not disappoint. Service was really good our server was very helpful and attentive.

I was to busy to dine in so I decided to order and when I let everyone know where I was ordering from BAM 25 orders of the garlic chicken-beef with fried rice lunch plates Let me tell you this is one of my faves Garlic chicken The whole crew was amazed of the burst of flavor This plate is not for the weak you will pass out from food coma lol during the work week Highly recommend this place a must try.

Two words that will change your life- GARLIC CHICKEN!! It's must try and upgrade to fried rice!! FIRE!! The food here is really delicious and prices are reasonable. Parking can be a challenge if there is some kind of bowling tournament. The restaurant shares the same space with the bowling alley. Overall, pretty much everything I've had here is too good! Generous portions and friendly service.

Food is always good & service excellent. Been going there for years & never disappointed. Love their chashu (bbq pork) always juicy & lean. My fav. Royal Hawaiian great as always.

Im from the local area and have always heard about this spot but finally made it out. So happy I finally made a stop with my family, everyone loved it! We got lucky and there was a table available right away without having to wait. It stays constantly busy during the time we were there. Their menu is pretty extensive, so many options a little of everything. We had great service from our waiter he was very attentive and friendly. We ordered teriyaki beef with fried rice, loco moco with beef patty, Hawaiian French toast with Portuguese sausage and eggs, banana pecan pancakes and bacon fried rice. Everything was delicious, this will def be one of our fave spots now, can't wait to try more items off the menu! Cute little diner/cafe feel seems small but lots of seating. If you haven't been I'd recommend making a stop!

Came in an hour before closing. Chill vibes, can get pretty busy. Looks like they have breakfast available all day which is great. I tried something new to me, the Beef Teri and egg foo young, I give it a 3/5 stars. The Hawaiian royal was a god 4/5, personally like how much ginger it came with lol.

I didn't check out the bowling alley but the restaurant was so good! I love that it has that mom and pop feel. And it's nice to see a lot of old folks come in and enjoy the food. The prices are good and the portions are big! I got the Loco Moco and brought home leftovers. I would definitely come again the next time I'm in town.

Love this spot, everything I've ever had has been delicious. Fair prices and these people Work super hard!

Our classic favorite! Great comfort food, local business, sweet and friendly staff every single time. Really gives that ohana vibe in a coffee shop. Our favorite go-to place with great portions and great pricing. Can't rave about it enough!

Found another great Hawaiian restaurant in the area. The Loco Moco and chicken katsu donburi don were so delicious. The coffee was fresh and the service was great.

Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is an iconic restaurant in the city of Gardena that serves excellent specials as well as a great mix of menu items. So many great dishes and not enough space to describe who wonderful it is. Also from time to time they have grab and go food like peanuts or banana bread. I am 60 years old and been eating here 55 years. Do it.

I have been craving Hawaiian Royal for a while now. Let me tell you, Gardena Bowl didn't disappoint. Not only is it fire but the portions are huge. It took me two days to finish it. The service is always amazing!

It's been quite a long time since I stepped foot in this establishment but nothing has changed... food was still good ( oxtail soup and Hawaiian French toast ). Service was friendly and the ambiance wasn't bad.. just your average busy restaurant with hungry customers. Always a treat to come here and I'm already waiting to try more items on my next visit. Plenty of parking and not a long wait. It gets pretty empty around 11:30 ish..

Believe the hype that good food can come from a bowling alley! That's it that's the review.

Don't let this place fool you, even though it's in a bowling alley it's amazing. The portions are good, the food flavor is spot on, and it's a nice hole in the wall. Service is generally not bad keep in mind they get busy during peak time with to go orders.

I came here after a work meeting and ordered sukiyaki to go. The place is cozy and clean. Service was friendly and fast. The beef sukiyaki was excellent. I'd definitely add this place to my list and come again when I have another work meeting in this area.

So I'm giving this place 5* for one reason -- the Portuguese sausage. I've had sausage in probably 20 other Hawaiian places over the years and nothing comes close to Gardena Bowl's. Get it with a couple of eggs over easy and rice. You'll be hooked. I've seen everyone here from locals in t-shirts and flip-flops to bankers in suits reading the WSJ. Lots of other typical Hawaiian and Japanese dishes on the menu but if this is your first time, get the Portuguese Sausage!