Torrance Yokocho

Make reservations. We didn't and there were no more booths, but were able to sit at the counter. Food was good. Atmosphere was great. Only one thing I'd comment negatively on is that the burdock root chips were insanely oily. Everything else was great. Looking forward to coming back for 50% yakitori + drinks. Update: Came back again for the above mentioned 50% off yakitori. Everything was delicious. Drinks were great too. Dan dan noodles and udon noodles were perfect. Booked via yelp and got a booth this time. Looking forward to spreading the word!

Newly opened during last summer in 2024, Torrance Yokocho is advertised to be the new center/corner of Japanese street food. Online reservation is straightforward. Digital ordering is simple. Cashless payment is convenient. Staff is not the friendliest bunch, but at least they are not rude. The restaurant is clean. Most importantly, food is not cheap and quality is so-so. Nothing really stands out. There are definitely better options for dinner at the same price level in the area.

We thought the food was decent but not outstanding. The pork with bean sprouts had good flavor and was the best "bang for the buck". We ordered the tuna sashimi and it was good but not any better than getting a package at the local Japanese supermarket. The yakitori was also good but I wish the chicken skin could be more crispy, the beef skewer was overcooked a bit. Lastly the ramen wasnt bad but I think the fish powder was a bit too strong.

Authentic Japanese Izakaya with Private Booths Visited on a Friday evening and was pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. Each table had its own semi-private curtain, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere—perfect for a date night. The food was freshly made, especially the skewers which came out hot and well-seasoned. Even the vegetables were fresh and flavorful—no shortcuts here. I especially enjoyed their shochu high-ball. The lemon flavor was refreshing with just the right kick—highly recommend it! Definitely coming back again.

Overall, this restaurant has an amazing experience! The booths, the decor, the staff even the paint on the floor was perfectly YOKOCHO and whimsical The thing that got me, the most was the “Homemade” pork shumai! Simply perfect and is something that is really hard to find at Japanese restaurants I hadn’t even paid the check yet and I was already thinking about the next time I would visit this restaurant …

We loved the vibe so much!! It’s really nice to be greeted with such warm and happy energy! The food was good. The favorites were the pork belly skewer and karage. Sashimi was fresh. The fries were so good crunchy and flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. Ramen was nice, not as bold in flavor, mostly just savory. Dessert was delicious! Everything was tasty overall and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had such a nice experience and definitely planning to return.

Came here for dinner expecting to have good Japanese food but ended up waiting forever for the food to come out. The food was unseasoned and cold. None of the stuff came out hot let alone warm. Things were 3X the amount that they should be for such small portions. $15 for 5 pieces of sushi that wasn't the best tasting, and the salmon had gray meat on it. The salmon was still good to eat but the appearance for $15 is unprofessional. This place needs to update their menu with bigger portions and better prices. Would not recommend eating here based off of experience.

Soft Opening on April 19! The door they used is over to the side, in between the two buildings. Likely to give off the alleyway vibe? Once inside, the hostess counter is right away to the left. The decor inside is BEAUTIFUL! Every corner has small details that remind you of tokyo yokocho alleyways. There is a QR code on the table with the menu. They have 11 "shops" which all have a separate menu section. Once the items are ordered through the phone, staff will bring the food/drinks to the table. The quality of the food was good! Our favorite item was the fried pork. They had oden items as well that we want to try next time. Since it is a soft opening, you have to give a little bit of slack to the service. Servers were unfamiliar with the menu, wrong items would come, or the kitchen would run out of items. I fully expect that to be solved by their grand opening day.

Awesome dining experience. Staff was very helpful to any question and for any request you have. Ambience was really unique and it makes you feel transported to Japan's market places and detail was on point that we even saw a cat on top of one of the roofs . We will certainly be back.

I don't think this place deserves just a three stars based on service, price, deco, and options of food and drinks. For Tuesday to Thursday, they have 50% discount of certain catergories, so that was a pretty good deal when you go on a weekday. I didn't expect the food quality to be exceptional when a restaruant serves too many options of food -- from sushi, ramen, udon, and yakitori. Each catergory doesn't come in a lot of choices, but the fews available are enough to go by. Taste - It's standard yakitori in South Bay area. Sushi rolls are not bad, but again, you shouldn't expect high quality sushi in a diverse Japanese food menu. Udon texture is a little hard. Drinks - sake, plum wine, sochu, wine, beer are available. Quite a deal when all is 50% off on Wednesday. Atmosphere - I like the cozy vibe, and we went with a baby and one toddler. We won't be able to sit in the booth with the stroller. The flyers around are full of famous anime in the 90s. I like them. Service - waiters are all polite. I like using the tablets to order. Food comes in fast. Prices - As I said, they have 50% off from Tuesday to Thursday. Without those discounts, the prices aren't crazy compared to a regular Yakitori place. Such as $2 for a pork belly, $4 for beef, $15 for 5 salmon sushi, $10(?) for small rolls. I definitely will come back.

I absolutely love this place! The food is fantastic, with a great assortment of options that truly feel authentic. The decor is top-notch--it genuinely feels like a mini version of Japan's streets, complete with cozy little restaurants. As someone who is a bit obsessed with Japan, I can confidently say this is about as close to the real thing as you'll get in California. The only thing that puzzled me was the lack of rice. Not that they were out of it, but they simply don't serve it here--which felt a little off for a Japanese restaurant. I really hope the owners consider adding it to the menu because it definitely felt like something was missing. Either that, or i just sneak in a rice ball next time! That said, everything else was fantastic, and I'll definitely be back!

We ordered quite a spread at the restaurant. All different types of Japanese fpood but none that especially stood out. The tablet service was great. Pretty attentive waitress, we didn't have to wait long for any of our food orders. I liked the private booths and the concept of the yokocho. The place has promise. I wish the food had more flavor. * spicy pork roll was not spicy * skewers were smaller than expected and the tare wasn't very strong * the shrimp tempura was good, just a little small * chicken karaage was undercooked * paitan broth was good * pork shoulder didn't have much taste maybe it's the batter

One of my new favorites!! The food is kinda small, but soooo soooo good! The unique atmosphere adds to the wonderful experience. I also really love the private booths and how great the service is. It's a great spot for a date or if you enjoy intimate spaces. **Make a reservation for the best seats (: ***And remember to use your stamp card!

If you want a fun Japanese retro restaurant/bar experience, walk into Torrance Yokocho which provides you a little of everything. Although the menu says you can order from 10 different restaurants, it's actually 10 different restaurant varieties of Japanese food styles and alcohol bar in one restaurant. I highly recommend making reservations. Great Alcohol bar selection from Japanese beer, IPA, Shochu, wines to different varieties of Sake/mix drinks. You can order yakitori, teppan, sushi/sashimi, izakaya, ramen, udon, and desert. Everything we ordered was really good. The only thing that was a bit frustrating was trying to order through the QR code. The menu is so big, it's very easy to miss out on certain things on the menu. Really fun place to have dinner with friends. Bonus: retro Japanese music playing which makes you feel like you are in Japan.

We had such a great time on our first (of many) visit to Torrance Yokocho!!! The restaurant decor provides an immersive experience that makes you feel like you've been transported to Japan. I especially love the private tables/booths! Entering from the side off a small walkway which feels like you're coming in off a small alleyway adds to the authenticity. Love, Love, Love this place!! The food is soooooooooo good!!! You order on a tablet at your table from a selection of several specialized menus. There is Yakitori, Ramen, Sushi, Karaage, Tempura & Oden plus deserts & drinks. In addition to a pitcher of Sappora Beer & Hot Sake we had: - Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) - Yakitori Chicken Thigh - Yakitori Chicken Skin - Yakitori Beef Skirt Steak - Yakitori Pork Belly - Yakitori Sausage - Tuna Sushi Roll - Assorted Sashimi Multiple orders of everything because it was all so good :) We spent almost 2-hours eating, drinking & having a great time! I think we ending up ordering 4 separate rounds of food LOL The serving staff is very friendly and kept bringing the waves of food we ordered quickly. The owner even came by the table to see that we were enjoying ourselves and made a few recommendations. I'm so happy to have such a unique, delicious place in Torrance! We are coming back next week :)

Coming here on a weekend dinner time around 6PM, we got really lucky to be seated without a reservation. The decorations throughout the whole interior including the ceiling and walls are super cute and reminds me of Japan. We got seated into one of the booths which is a great option if you want more privacy as they are covered in noren curtains. I think the other tables or counter might be a better option if you want the lively atmosphere though. You order using the tablet set on each table or a QR code, and it was convenient that each of us were able to order separately and have individual checks. The food came out pretty fast which I was surprised since the restaurant was full and busy. Highly recommend the Gobo Chips to share! Overall, it's a really nice place to get drinks, light food, and enjoy a bit of Japan.

Perfect location for date night. The service was great by all. All the foods we tried were delicious, even the spaghetti with sausage which I was on the fence about.

When I walked in, I was like, "wow, social media hyped this place up". But as we ate our food, I started to realize what a unique place with good food. We didn't have a reservation and were able to be seated right away coz we got there right when they opened. We ordered the skirt steak, a few skewers, and the kimchi pork belly. We sat, we talked, and just chilled. We were looking to order some rice but we had to order a whole pot. The rice price surprised us but when we got it and tried the authentic imported Japanese rice, we ate it all up. The fluffy rice of our dreams. The servers were kind and would definitely come back for the experience.

Came here on a Friday night with a group of seven. Because of the size of our group, we weren't able to sit in one of the yokocho-themed booths. Instead we were in the open area with more tables, but it was decorated there too. There's a QR code provided at the table that handles the menu and ordering. The menu is categorized by different "restaurants," including sushi, yakitori, ramen, tempura, etc. Our group ordered several items across the board. Our favorites turned out to be the gobo chips, mini bara chirashi bowl, maru gyoza, and mitarashi dango. We also got the daikon salad. The portion size was large, which was a nice surprise. All of these I'd definitely order again. Some other dishes we tried included unagi yakitori, chicken heart yakitori, tempura kabocha, karaage torimomo, karaage ikageso. I enjoyed the yakitori, but I wish the karaage was served with a mayo or another dipping sauce. If you want to try the specialized rice imported from Japan, be prepared to wait an hour. The long wait is due to it being cooked in a clay pot, the traditional way. We tried the $20 one, and waited the full hour. Honestly, it was the smoothest rice I've ever eaten though! Torrance Yokocho is located in Rolling Hills Plaza, between Bed Bath & Beyond and European Wax Center. Parking is easy to find. Reservations are a must if you're coming on the weekend. Overall I enjoyed eating here. I'd come back again!

Really enjoyed this restaurant. With reservations, you can get a booth with curtains that provide an extra layer of privacy. Feels very intimate and makes the dining experience far more enjoyable. Booth also has a coat hanger which I haven't seen in a restaurant in a while! Sashimi was excellent. Salmon and toro just melts in your mouth. Totally worth it! Yakitori and ramen were good but there are other places that are better.

Tokyo's yokocho--local backstreets and alleyways, are lined with casual eateries. This is where "Torrance Yokocho" derives its name. The store occupies an end unit. Although there are front and back doors, you access the store's primary entry by walking down an "alley" and using the side door. This helps to set the mood. The footprint of the leasehold is long and narrow. Inside, there are open areas in the front and back with larger tables; there are a number of booths along with the length of the pub with flags/curtains that offer a bit of privacy. The store describes itself as a "Japanese tapas" bar. I think this description is workable as this really is a Japanese pub with small bites. To order your food and drink, you scan a QR code on your mobile device to access the menu. You also order using your mobile device. This caused me a bit of trouble: The description of the food items is really minimal as there isn't a lot of viewable space on a mobile device; and my QR reader used this opportunity to allow distracting prompts not related to the restaurant to pop up. The waitress had to help me find identify the restaurant's instructions. However, once your order is placed, it comes out fairly quickly. This restaurant is "cashless". They take electronic payments; they do not handle cash. I visited this restaurant on a whim. This location was a Japanese pub that went out of business during the Pandemic. The landlord left the space unchanged. This makes sense as the interior decor is elaborate, and it would have cost a lot to recreate it from scratch. Torrance Yokocho seems to have picked up where the previous leaseholder left off. The food items are not inexpensive; but the place gets a lot of style points for ambiance.

Japan feels! I love Japan and Torrance Yokocho defintely takes me back to my favorite travel destination of the Land of the Rising Sun. This spot definitely has all the Japan feels the moment you walk in. It truly does look like a "Yokocho" or a "alleyway." In Japan on can find a lot of these alleyways that have hidden gem izakayas, bars, and eateries. At Torrance Yokocho; the boothes are within the "alleyway." They also some longer tables towards the back for larger parties as well as bar seating for some limited walk in diners. I would highly recommend making reservations way ahead of time because seating is hard to come by. The boothes definitely give the best experience. Even the booths give the Japan feels with Japanese printed menus on the wall and different Japan event posters. Ordering here is all via a tablet or a QR code on your phone. You can order from nine plus different restaurants here. Among the selections you can find are yakitori skewers, tempura, sushi, gyoza, karaage. My friend and I chose to get Tsukune (ground chicken ball skewers) and Harami (beef inside skirt steak skewers), Tori Paitan Shoyu Ramen and Assorted Tempura. Food came out fairly quickly which was quite nice. I was worried as I saw some reviews say food comes out slow but that was not the case with us. We were even there on a Friday night! Food was pretty good and I enjoyed the skewers and tempura. The ramen was good but was far from the being the best that I had. Service was great overall we were even given complimentary green tea! I loved how it came in the cutest Japanese tea kettle. This place is definitely all about getting an authentic Japan experience! I can see why it's popular and is a fun place to visit to experience Japanese food and culture.

Love the idea of this place. Reminds me of a nook in Japan. We made reservations in advance and was given a booth that had a curtain covering it for privacy. Glad I made reservations! Everything was ordered through the ipad or you can scan the QR code and it directs you to an ordering app affiliated with Toast. I actually really like this phone ordering process with Toast because there's no way your receipt will wind up messed up unless it's your own person user error. We went on a Thursday evening for dinner and service was not slow. Our water and alcohol came out first and then food followed based on the order that we placed them. This was a great vibe and experience if you wanted to go with friends or do a date night. I hope they will add more to their menu at some point in regards to izakaya like food options, small plates and beverages. My favorite is probably the yakitori, the negi toro cut rolls (which I forgot to take a photo of) and the kabocha tempura. I end up ordering seconds. End up spending about a little over 2hrs here. I would definitely come back with a reservation of course!

Dinner in Torrance, California... Torrance Yokocho sounded like it would be a fun place to dine because there used to be Yokocho Alley in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... but not anymore... I liked it and miss it. However, Torrance Yokocho is cozier. It was rather dark, except for the counter seating where we were seated (because we didn't have a reservation). The booths on the side were curtained off for privacy. Service was efficient and polite. We ordered by QR code. Our food was delivered by servers who were courteous. I got the Corn Butter, Harami beef skewer, and mini Bara Chirashi Don. Everything was presented nicely and tasted fresh! Thank you for squeezing us in! We felt like we were in Japan! We also appreciate the free shared parking at Rolling Hills Plaza!

This place is so cute and the Japanese style of the restaurant is very intimate. I had a great time with my friends here. We ordered the ramen and sushi. The fish was very fresh and the ice cream is creamy.the customer service is also on point! Thank you!!

I had heard some hype about this recently opened place and I'm always a fan try good Japanese food. It's located in a busy shopping plaza with ample parking. Keep in mind, they are still fairly new (as of July 2024) so they haven't set up an online reservation system yet. At this time, they have very restricted hours when you have to call in to make a reservation. It's not a big place so not a lot of seating. Reservations are preferred as they have limited availability for walk-ins. The ambience of the restaurant is definitely 5 stars. When you walk in, it feels like you're transported to a Japanese street alley in the middle of a food night market. The decor and seating set-up feels so authentic and definitely a fun experience. We sat at the counter where we could get a peek at the grills and the food preparation. Once seated, you use the QR code to place your orders directly from your phone. It keeps your tab open so you can continue adding to your order during the course of the meal. In terms of food, it's all mostly small plates and of different varieties...skewered meats, grilled options, raw seafoods/sushi, ramen, etc. Most of the food was overall decent. I think their skewered meats were probably the best stuff on their menu. The ramen and gyoza were okay. All in all, a fun dining experience with pretty good food and variety.

Decent, not very busy, fast service. The yakitoris were decent- I will say they came out really fast once you place an order on the tablet, so I'm not sure if it's grilled to order or pre-cooked already and then warmed up on the grill before serving. The ambiance and privacy is really nice- you get your own booth and the "vibe" does feel like Japan. However, the restaurant isn't busy at all. So getting seating wasn't hard, or maybe it's because we came on a weeknight. Overall, I think there are better yakitori's in the area but if you want to experience the uniqueness of the private booth, stop by this place. Prices are decent too.

Came here for an early Father's Day dinner tonight 6/15. The inside is so well decorated and the lay out is great. The atmosphere is amazing. Service is attentive and pretty quick one you order through your phone. Scan a QR code at your table and that link takes you to the menu and ordering. We had the karaage , chicken hearts , shishito peppers, daily pickled vegetables , edamame, assorted tempura , ground chicken ball , tuna roll, french fries , pickled cucumber and pork shoulder . Every single dish was delicious.

The ambiance is great here. I love it, you have privacy and a cool tablet to order. The service isn't all up in your grill it's awesome for introverts, I love it's the food and drinks are great. It's just a lil pricey but it's worth paying for quality. Tip Make a reservation

I heard of this place through an IG influencer. I decided to go there with my family to celebrate my son's birthday. He loves the Japanese culture so I thought it would be great to check this place out. I made the reservation online on the same day and was able to get a good time slot. We got there and the place was exactly how the influencer had described it. It gave that vibe of being in the streets of Japan. The staff were very friendly and engaged in conversation with us. There was a variety of food to choose from and everything we tried was good. One thing to note: assign one person to handle the orders. Because we could all order from our own phones, our tab was pretty long at the end of the night.

This place just opened up a few weeks ago, and they told me it's the soft opening so I'm being nice and giving 3 stars... It's located in the strip mall right next to Lunasia and has a really cute vibe with bar seating and private type booths. The food overall wasn't bad but nothing amazing and the portions were sooooo small... We started with the gobo chips and they were too oily and not really crunchy.. we also had the cucumber which was $6 for only a few slices of cucumber marinated in salt...I could've made a way better cucumber dish... The yakitori wasn't bad but some of the items like the asparagus was a joke with five very thin slices... I think my fav thing here was the harami steak as that was seasoned well but the meat was a bit tough as I think they had overcooked the beef... I was excited that a new izakaya opened up but was pretty disappointed and hope it gets better once they do the grand opening...

This is one of those places that's designed to look Instagrammable. But if you want to get actually good food, just go to Iccho instead; it's within walking distance. I ordered some yakitori, and nothing was charred, and was barely cooked. Shishito peppers tasted raw. It all lacked seasoning. Ordering rice was confusing. The gyoza were just random undercooked dumplings. Not actual gyoza. It's all overpriced too. Marketing promotes this place like it's a bunch of different street vendors, but it's just one restaurant cooking everything, just not well. My friend and I made reservations, so we thought we'd get at least a table. But we were shoved in a tight corner at the bar facing a wall. It was pretty unpleasant. Observing the kitchen layout, and how staff moved about the restaurant, they all feel very inexperienced. It makes me wonder if this restaurant was started by random investors instead of experienced restauranteurs. Trust me, don't waste your time and money. Go to Iccho instead.

My wife and I had a blast at Yokocho! The staff was very accommodating on Valentine's Day. And the food was amazing. We will continue coming back.

The food was pretty good. We got some yakatori and sushi. My favorite was the yakatori. The drinks were abundant and we got them half off because they had a deal that day. Service was good and the ambiance was top tier. We sat in the little private booth with both are kids and it was spacious. This place's ratings are way too low. We've been to enough yakitori spots to know this one is a good one. Go now because they have good deals on different days.

I liked their restaurant concept which is private tables with some curtains. But most of the food was pretty bad. The order system is annoying too. You gotta use tiny tablet to order. Probably not coming back.

This 2 stars is only for the quality of the food. The service was fast and efficient and people were kind- just like Japan. But as a Nihonjin, I must do the community justice & let people know this place does not reflect the authenticity of what Japanese Izakaya taste like. The only closest authenticity is the decor of the restaurant. I had their dumplings, a variety of yakitori & ramen. Dumplings were sent out burnt. Yakitori quality was disappointing. There are better Yakitori spots in the South Bay. Ramen broth was very bland. We couldn't even finish the bowl because it tastes underwhelming. The only item that was decent were the gobo chips. This place is overpriced for what it is. You can definitely try it out because it's the new hot spot in South Bay but I would not recommend.

Great food and awesome theming. Will definitely be back here soon. The service was amazing and the beer was delicious as well.

Our kids wanted to try this place. One point docked for the smell. It smells like the back of house of a restaurant, like old mop water. Two stars docked for the waitress who brought us our ramen, and the curtain for the stall went fully into the ramen and she said "oops" and still served it to us, leaving a dripping curtain that my husband had to sop up with his napkin. The sausage skewer shows four pieces and they only gave us three. The total was $165 for a very lack-luster meal. One star docked for the cost to quality ratio. Bummer as we were stoked to come. We will not be coming back.

My boyfriend and went recently here for a date night. I was expecting it to be something where we could stroll around to the different stalls but, instead, you sit and order from the various stalls from a single menu. It's a great way to sample a bunch of different types of Japanese cuisine at a single location. Definitely plan to make reservations if you're with a large group - we watched so many groups be turned away for lack of space - on a Tuesday night! We were lucky to get seats at the bar since there were just two of us. We ordered an array of things - skewers, some sushi, edamame, tempura.... Everything was delicious and our servers were very prompt and friendly. A fun experience and I might try to go back with a larger group of friends. It would be a fun outing to sit and drink and snack for a couple hours.

My first visit to Torrance Yokocho was absolutely flawless--definitely a 5/5 experience! I went solo late in the evening last week and was served by James, who was fantastic. I ordered a variety of dishes, including Shu Mai, yakitori, drinks (50% off!), and dessert. The highlight of my meal was the complimentary hot green tea--it was such a thoughtful touch and truly tied everything together. To top it off, they made the experience fun by including a game, which won me a free appetizer for my next visit. Everything about that evening felt warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, my second visit fell a little short. I had reservations with my husband around 5:45 PM and requested a booth. Upon arrival, we were informed that we'd have to leave the booth by 7 PM, which felt a bit rushed--even though we had plans to leave before then. It gave the impression that we were being hurried out before even sitting down, which wasn't a great way to start the evening. I ordered most of the same dishes from my first visit and added the eggplant this time--it was phenomenal and definitely a standout! However, I skipped the beef skewer because both times I've had it, it was too chewy for my liking. Dessert was consistent, with the mochi balls and flan being just as good as before. What disappointed me most during my second visit was the lack of consistency in service. We weren't offered the complimentary hot green tea, even after we asked for the check. That thoughtful detail from my first visit really stood out to me, and I wish it had been the same this time around. Torrance Yokocho has great potential with amazing dishes and fun, unique touches like their games and tea service. I hope they work on being more consistent, as that would take the dining experience to the next level.

Fun! Delicious! Tori sushi, a chirashi bowl and cucumber salad... all so tasty. And they have giant beers! Service is friendly and the decor is such fun. Right out of a Japanese rom com. Can't wait to come back.

Walked in on the opening weekend with no reservations, we were told only bar seating was available, that was fine, except that the bar seating is really strange it's right at the door way facing a wall So it's not very nice. We ordered using the QR code, the skewers are so so, very dry and tasteless, I have definitely had better. I think the karaage would've been better with a sauce... it tasted kind of burnt. I was fine with sitting at the bar since we didn't have reservations but then maybe 15 mins later another couple without reservations got a booth so that was pretty annoying. Overall the food was very meh and we didn't get to sit at a booth for some weird reason, maybe because we're not Japanese? Not sure but I probably won't be back

This place is hidden in a corner in this plaza. Once you enter you feel as if you are transported to a lil piece of Japan. I love that each table/booth is decorated differently and there are curtains that enclose the booth that gives you an air of privacy. The food was amazing and quick to arrive to the table. We tried several items and they did not disappoint. The drinks were delicious and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely head back on another occasion

Pros -The ingredients are high quality. -The free green tea served was high quality and loose leaf. -The interior was nice. -There were enough service staff. Cons -The skewers served were a bit cold. -The sauce was good but maybe on the saltier end. -The harami was too hard to chew. -They could improve by asking what drinks we want or adding water or tea options to the QR menu. -Could provide napkins and a skewer stick jar. Overall, it's a cute restaurant, but they may want to book more customers and enhance their service by asking what drinks we want, providing napkins, and taking walk-ins, especially when it's a relatively new opening. Otherwise, they may drive away potential customers.

Loved the Yakitori. Always check out their deals that they post on Instagram/social media, great deals on food and/or drink if you time it right. Love this place.

Such a cool little spot to hang out with friends, kick back a couple drinks and snack on yummy meats! Seating - The options are between sitting at the open table area among other parties, at their countertops or the fun small booths which have these curtains that give you and your party your own privacy. (We were sat in the private booths) Ordering - There are QR codes at the table, that make it easy to place you orders and receive quickly. The service - The servers deliver your items in a timely manner. We had very minimal interactions (which we actually preferred) so we had no complaints. The food items menu range from a variety of Appetizers, Skewers, Sushi Rolls, Karaage, Ramens, desserts, etc... and a decent selection of alcoholic beverages (which the drink prices were actually very reasonable as well) This was a good first time experience for me and my group. We definitely will be back with more friends to try this spot!

Delicious food and drink. Wild urban alleyway feel. Best tempura I've had outside of Japan! Skirt steak also divine.

Hubby and I went after seeing reviews and it did not disappoint! The food came out quickly and was very tasty. I had the ramen and he had sushi.

The concept is great. But execution is lacking. The ordering system is a bit confusing for first time visitors. It's a QR code to pull up the menu for every person on the table. But it was unclear if the bill would be separate (per ordering device) or cumulative. We went for Mom's birthday so it should have all been on one bill. At the end of the evening it was, but a brief explanation of that would have been helpful. The menu was nice. But for supposed different available stalls with their own specialties, some of the menu from each was underwhelming: Ramen offerings were pretty good. We ordered the shoyu ramen and spicy miso ramen. The charsiu though wasn't great - too lean and not tender. The sashimi platters were good and so were the rolls. But I would have liked to see some nigiri options. Their yakiniku options were limited but they were tasty enough. 6 out of 10 I'd say. Karaage wasn't great. We ordered the chicken and chicken gizzard karaage options. Also ordered their beef sizzling skirt steak (don't recall) and those were on point. Nicely done medium. As mentioned, it's a nice concept across the mall from the AMC Theaters in Rolling Hills Plaza. But I don't have plans to revisit anytime soon.

So you make a reservation excited to take your friends to a cute Japanese restaurant with the curtained booths. They just returned from Japan and were elated to go. Nope! You get seated in the back like you are at Dennys. So bummed. I come for the ambience not necessarily the food.

Not bad .. not a great phone orderet but you need to order from your phone or tablet from the menu.. food was very good served hot .. fairly fast .. plenty of servers to attend to your needs .. reservations recommended to get a seat, specially for large parties .. Place was bigger than I expected specially for looking like an Alley eatery in Tokyo Japan.

Nothing great ; system is definitely flawed, no one checks on you unless they come to get your cleaned off dish , choices are decent but not like how the old ryo used to be (more traditional Izakaya) didn't really feel like I was back in a Yokocho in Japan , (servers are more interactive in Japan . Food was ok . They forgot to bring my son's food which was first on the list food never came and really didn't feel like they cared that they missed it . Not worth a reso ... ‍ system definitely needs to be changed they make you think dishes are coming from "different kitchens" when all food is check and serviced through one area .. smh .

Over priced. We spent over $200 for two people (no alcohol) and were still hungry. Stopped at a drive though on our way home just to feel satiated.

This was mid-trying to be kind since this is their first week/soft opening. But the tempura was weird; it is soft not crunchy at all, it wasn't even hot when it came out not at all what you'd expect for tempura. The prices are high for what you get. The service isn't bad and the decor is nice. But overall needs some ironing out.

Located inside the plaza of The Rolling Hills Plaza near the Traders Joe It's a little hidden when you see the sign on the building it's say use other door pointing in the direction where to go. The place seems small it has tables which are for the people who reserved and there are bar seating where we sat cause we didn't have a reservation. I do believe this was another Japanese restaurant I ate at before cause I vaguely remember the set up and location but entered through the other side of the building. Anyways there was no physical menu you order on your phone via the QR code and pay after you'll see your bill on your phone via text link and then they will bring the bill when you are ready was a bit confusing cause we thought we paid through the web site. Also this place is cashless so credit card only. I got the shoyu based ramen, edamame and 2 shrimp tempura everything was good the dashi in the ramen did need a bit more flavoring to my liking. The service was pretty fast after placing your order. The staff was friendly and helpful. Before starting the meal they provide a wet napkin which was a tablet they pour water on to expand type of napkin. Overall not a bad experience the food was good, service was good just only thing is everything by phone so if you have crappy service or run out of battery you may be in trouble getting around here and it's cashless as well so that may be an issue for some. But in the end I would come back again and try something else.

My friend and I were extremely excited to try this place per the marketing team only to just be another mediocre restaurant among the thousands in the South Bay. We made reservations which one should for new restaurants and were sat within minutes. The service was fast and friendly. They were the highlight although they just drop off food/drinks since you order from your phone which takes all the "personalbility" out of the interaction. The food was mediocre. The only dish that stood out was the chicken kaarage. We had the beef tendons, chicken hearts, ramen, sushi, and octopus. The chicken hearts were stuck to the skewer from being over cooked/over sauced while on the skewer. The ramen was very sub par giving the surrounding competition. Sushi seemed thrown together/messy. We wanted to try the rice dishes but the hour or longer prep time was deterring. No idea who or if they have an MOD on duty. Ambiance was ok. Prices were reasonable, staff was friendly when they dropped food, plenty of parking but nothing except their late hours are enticing enough for me to return. It's a nice idea but execution is subpar. Hopefully they can work out the kinks of being a new restaurant. The owner also responds very quickly so it seems they are very involved. I hope to give it another try with better results in a few months.

Fun and tasty. Enjoyed my time here with my significant other. Food was great. We had some sushi roles, picks appetizers, tempura and sake. We also enjoyed the dessert. The custard topping was slightly burnt than it should have been but great otherwise.