King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant
Hawaiian restaurant · Torrance
2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Highlights
Kid-friendly spot with Hawaiian & American fare, plus baked goods
Kid-friendly spot with Hawaiian & American fare, plus baked goods
"The King's Hawaiian barbecue stand is a legacy vendor at Dodger Stadium (shout out to Torrance's finest), and this three-slider set is the best thing on the menu. The pulled pork is just fine and not particularly smoky, but it works under the smothering of barbecue sauce, slaw, and pickled onions. You could stick almost anything between these sweet pillowy rolls, frankly, and it would taste pretty good." - garrett snyder
"The aloha spirit permeates the room at King’s Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant in Torrance. Tables filled with multi-generational families are a common sight, where kids can’t resist the all-day breakfast, Spam musubi, beef galbi, and chicken katsu. The keiki (which means “child” or “baby” in Hawaiian) menu is designed specifically for young ones, with options like the Happy Face pancakes (bananas and whipped cream form the smiling features); the Eggie (one egg served any style with bacon and toast); chicken vegetable bowls; saimin; sliders on King’s Hawaiian buns; and the Waverunner, panko-crusted chicken tenders served with thick-cut french fries and barbecue sauce. Make sure to save room at the end of the meal for a slice of cake or a doughnut from the bakery." - Nicole Adlman
"Transport your taste buds straight to Hawaii with just one bite of the ever-popular Paradise Cake. It’s a three-layered triple threat of guava-, passion fruit-, and lime-flavored cake with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and peach filling interspersed between plush chiffon. Fruity glazes echoing the three primary flavors add the finishing touches. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff
"Your family might be happy if you just brought a bag of sweet rolls to dinner (or showed up on time for once), but you can also stop by the King’s Hawaiian restaurant and bakery in Torrance for unique pies, including chocolate haupia, apple, custard, key lime, and banana mac berry, as well as fresh fruit tarts and cakes. Pickup orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance, online or over the phone. " - sylvio martins
"King’s Hawaiian Bakery doesn’t just make the grocery store rolls we’ve been devouring at cookouts since we were kids, they’ve also got a restaurant in Torrance with pretty forgettable food. But the restaurant isn’t why you’re here – the bakery up front serves a huge variety of excellent, mostly Hawaiian pastries. The almond stars are good, and the malasadas are the biggest, fluffiest donut holes you’ll ever eat. You’ll get them to go, but probably spend a few minutes on the patio eating one by yourself before you take them back to the office. " - Nikko Duren, Garrett Snyder
