Vanshow By Mikuni

This is a beautiful new sushi spot next door to Tokyo Central in the center with Best Buy. The real standout here is the quality of the buttery smooth fish. The freshness and quality here are absolutely top notch. The service is attentive and our server gave us some outstanding recommendations. The decor is sleek and modern but still pretty casual. The prices are very good for the quality of the fish and the sushi has a really nice ratio of large fish to less rice.. so you don't feel like you ate pounds of rice.. overall the food and service here were great. The matcha green tea on ice was really the best ice tea we can recall. Strong 5 stars on this great new sushi spot in south Torrance.

We came here hungry, on a whim, thanks to an internet search and some social media recommendations- also because they were open late enough to possibly accommodate us. We were worried that they would be too crowded to take us but we really lucked out as they weren't that busy as it was close to closing. I love that it was so convenient, ample parking, new and very clean. I loved the salmon skin salad and the Rolling Hills Roll. The Wagyu with Teriyaki and the wagyu with salt sauce were popular with the kids as were the mochi ice cream. The hand rolls were also really delicious. Our table also enjoyed the miso soup. We definitely will be back!

Omg, in the 7 years I've lived in the southbay I haven't found a gourmet restaurant. Classic Japanese, yes. Izakaya all day long, but quality, high quality unusual ingredients. This is a gourmet sushi restaurant, and yet Nigeria yellow tail is $6. If you are a foodie, and can't live without sushi, give this place a try. It's only been open since December, but it's my new favorite!

Got to go with my boyfriend and his family before they officially opened! The food was great, we got to try a little bit of everything and my boyfriend is talking about already going again. Service was great as well. I enjoyed the beef tartar the scallop tempura was AMAZING and I really like the crab dynamite roll. Overall 5/5 and would definitely come back.

First time here, and I'm definitely going back. Went with the omekase. WOW!!! Everything was amazing. Things you normally get that are the same at every place, Toro, scallops, salmon, etc are prepared with precision and their added flair. I sat at the bar and watched them place the caviar egg by egg practically. The finishing touches are unique. Highly recommend visiting.

Good AUTHENTIC Japanese food! Clean food! Clean inside! Well worth the price! The service staff is phenomenal! Would highly recommend!

Vanshow Sushi and Bar by Waka Sakura is a sushi spot in the newly opened Torrance PCH Tokyo Central. Vanshow feels like a slightly more upscaled version of Waka Sakura in Gardena. Taste and flavor profiles are very similar between the two locations. Service is still rough around the edges as it’s still a new locations, but the wait staff was very kind.

I would say the fish quality was good, the prices fair, but nothing to write home about taste-wise. Service was very attentive and friendly.

Absolutely phenomenal experience! This sushi restaurant has officially become one of my top favorites. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. every bite was a treat. From the classic rolls to the chef's specials, everything was perfection. But what really stood out was the customer service. The staff was so warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They made us feel right at home and took the time to ensure everything was just right. You can tell they take pride in both their food and their service. If you're a sushi lover (or even just sushi-curious), this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back.. and bringing friends!

Vanshow Sushi in Torrance (located on the right side, inside of Tokyo Central) is a solid local spot with fresh fish and friendly staff. The staff was very informative and let me know that there was a special for something similar to the Chirashi that I was about to order, but the special also came with a salad and miso soup. This was super helpful. I also ordered single pieces of unagi sushi and ikura sushi, which were around $4.50 each. The quality is definitely there, but I wish the space had a bit more character and warmth. Honestly, I kept thinking how great it would be if they modeled the setup more like Waka Sakura inside Tokyo Central in Gardena -- with a conveyor belt. I think it would be more inviting for families since kids love the conveyor belts at sushi restaurants. Also, the price of the sushi is a bit on the high-end, unless you get a combo or their lunch specials...but, like I said, the quality is there, so I guess you get what you pay for. Still, if you're nearby and craving sushi, it's worth a visit!

This place is amazing and so close - a much needed surprise for PCH. Great food, incredible service, and all reasonably priced plus it's part of Tokyo Central Market! Highly recommended !

What can I say, we are becoming regulars here. Another wonderful experience. The service was top notch and the food outstanding. As usual we paired our lunch with a glass of Sapporo beer. We started with their sunomono salad. This time we tried their gyoza. The gyoza was crunchy on the outside and moist on the gyoza mixture loaded with flavor. My wife got the tempura plate lunch and we also ordered the rainbow roll and hang Loose roll. Each item was fresh and full of flavor. We will probably be back again next week.

Yes yes and YES. The sushi here is good sushi! With plenty of sushi spots to choose from in the South Bay, very few are worth going to. This place is worth it. I was hesitant to visit after reading that it's connected to a supermarket. I want the restaurant vibe. After visiting, I learned that it isn't necessarily connected. This place is next door to Tokyo Central with its own outdoor entrance. Secondly, the seating is comfortable. The staff here are friendly and nice. They have a big menu to choose from. You can sit at the sushi bar, booth, or table. They also offer lunch specials. Keep in mind they do close mid day and re open after a couple of hours. I will be back! If you are picky with sushi especially the quality of fish, this is a place to try. You won't be disappointed.

Vanshow is located inside the Tokyo Central on PCH and is created by the same owners as Waka Sakura (conveyor belt sushi place in Tokyo Central Gardena). After having tried Waka Sakura which has super fresh and tasty sushi, I was stoked to try Vanshow, but overall thought it to be disappointing. It's kind of dark in there which is strange but they have lots of seating and big booths (unlike Waka Sakura which is very tight spacing and small booths...), but the sushi doesn't seem as fresh, the seasoning/preparation isn't as good but the pricing is double/triple for some reason....

Decent sashimi and sushi, not so good maki or temaki (one of the latter decidedly awful). More than noisy: deafening! Fair service, affordable prices in general. Meh ambience. For people on a budget or just going for a casual meal, NOT an exponent of high quality Japanese sushi. If you like and respect high quality sushi, this is not your place. But it's affordable, so the price-quality ratio is acceptable.

Great selection and service. Very clean restaurant. Always a great experience. Solid dessert selection.

The good: I tried Ikura gunkan, shrimp tempura udon (small bowl), Japanese sea bream and pink salt roll, deep fried spicy tuna topped spicy tuna roll, assorted tempura , Italian salmon finger lime roll, Vanshow roll ($20, has uni) and the sunset lemon and tuna roll. Most rolls were $18. This was the fastest I've ever received made-to-order sushi! I was so impressed by how fast the rolls came out. The rolls were fresh. I liked how the deep fried roll wasn't fried batter but instead just a fried regular roll so the result was like a crispy rice. It was my favorite roll. The Vanshow roll was decadent and came out first with big chunks of uni. The citrus on the rolls were refreshing and bright. Many of the rolls were unique and offered different combos I haven't seen in other specialty rolls at other sushi spots. The bathrooms were clean and had a baby changing pad. The servers were nice. The bad: There's no outdoor dining. The rolls are on the smaller side so it's pricey but they were high quality. They don't have high chairs but they do have a booster. They don't have their liquor license yet. The interesting: They're located inside the Japanese market and the entrance is also within the market. The decor is minimal, modern and sleek. The atmosphere is sophisticated and casual. They're operated by the same group that has the conveyor restaurant in Gardena's Tokyo Central.

Vanshow Sushi & Bar is a new Japanese restaurant inside the new Tokyo Central on PCH. This restaurant is indoor seating only with booths, a bar and a few smaller tables. The servers were fast with service. There is free parking in the giant lot in front of the place. The food was good, but left me still hungry. I got the chirashi bowl ($28) which had various types of tuna, eel, tamago, salmon, sea bream fish on top of waka's infamous delicious rice. The bowl tasted good but was too small, especially for the price. I wish it was bigger because I still wanted more food after eating it.

This sushi spot is inside the new Tokyo Central on PCH and Hawthorne, and it's related to their sister restaurant, Waka Sakura, over at Gardena Tokyo Central. The food itself was really good, but the service kind of ruined the experience. Service was slow and they messed up our order a few times. The assorted tempura came out instead of the vegetable tempura, and we got the wrong sashimi bowl. I wish they had a lunch special because $45 per person, it didn't feel worth it, especially since we left still feeling a little hungry. Honestly, I like their sister restaurant better. This place is good and the food quality is solid, but the service needs some improvement before we give this place a try again.

Shhhhh don't tell them they're undercharging for quality cuts! The Combo A is an absolute steal for lunch, and it's a great way to try their signature nigiri and their best roll. You get great pieces of tuna, fresh salmon, a lovely kanpachi, etc. AND you get half a South Bay Roll, which is actually the best roll I've had in the South Bay. If I were the South Bay, I'd be proud to be represented by this roll! The construction is elaborate because so much thought went into every element, and it really has the perfect balance of every flavor and texture. There's a dine-in promo for free Miso Soup as well. Definitely take advantage. Other rolls are also great: Japanese Sea Bream & Pink Salt Roll is simple but so pretty. The Italian Salmon Finger Lime Roll is quite creative, though I can't quite get behind the Italian dressing and balsamic. The Vanshow Roll is a straight-up splurge, but the price is fair for the luxury of bluefin topped with uni and tobiko. Wagyu Beef is great too. It doesn't have to be fancy - the regular nigiri is just as good. Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, Japanese Kanpachi, Scallops, Japanese Sea Bream...can't go wrong. Carpaccio is great if you're not consuming carbs. Tried the Yellowtail Ponzu, and I'm convinced they don't serve a single bad bite. They even use real wasabi. Don't be fooled by the off-supermarket location, Vanshow is quality, and it just might be the South Bay's best at this price point. They're the same people who made Waka Sakura, but I definitely prefer Vanshow.

We came to check out the restaurant after Mikuni advertised they were a sister restaurant and adding a lot of their original menu items to this location. All I have to say is that the overall food was a disappointment and did not live up to the quality or taste expectations I have for Mikuni. My first inclination that it wasn't going to be great was the wasabi brought out in these weird little plastic sealed containers that did not look fresh or appetizing. The roll recipes may match but the quality of the food was just not there and ultimately made the taste suffer. The tempura was even inferior to what I expect from a Japanese restaurant. The best way to describe the food is grocery store quality sushi. In addition it took a long time to get our food and they forgot to bring one item we ordered. I will forgive this because it was the first day they were serving the new menu and I suspect this will improve as they become more familiar so I didn't deduct any starts for this. Overall we love Mikuni and will give them one more try in a couple months but unless they change the quality of their product I don't expect to switch from my favorite local place and will save my Mikuni cravings for my trips to Sacramento area.

Really good sushi, the fish is fresh and the prices are reasonable. We came here for lunch a few times and so far, I recommend this for the quality of their food and their attentive and friendly service.

Amazing quality good lunch combos....excellent service...ample parking....no wait.....lots of seating....overall a great experience....very clean and spacious restaurant

Came here with my son and daughter-in-law. This was my second time. The service was friendly and welcoming. We got a nice large roomy booth. Everyone agreed the tuna rolls were fresh. Food came out in a timely manner and the tempura was crispy and not greasy. This is one of the few places that includes a scallop in their tempura assortment. A great find for some fresh sushi.

I came here for lunch and was able to take advantage of the February lunch menu. I ordered Vanshow sushi combo A which was prefect for me. Service was nice and quick. I was in and out... I dined in but I was hungry so I ate pretty fast Ambiance was clean, plenty of seating and all the staff were super nice and friendly.

Amazing amazing high quality sushi, you have to come and try the lunch special! It's such a great value! The service at the counter was exceptional with sushi chef Javi taking care of us. The ambience is also really great, nice and clean modern sushi spot in Torrance. Truly what's been missing on this side of town! Will be back to try the Omasake for dinner!

All sushi is fresh and tasty highly recommended There are many parking and great place to come with friends and family Server was smiling and friendly ‼

This spot delivers consistently great sushi and genuinely nice service. I've been here three times with friends. Yes, it's not 'budget' sushi--because quality fish and skilled chefs cost more than grocery store rolls. The prices are fair for fresh, delicious food and a trustworthy experience. I fully trust the team here, from the kitchen to the floor. Highly recommend for those who appreciate real sushi. I've had only their sushi and appetizers like the tempura shrimp and veggies (yum). I haven't tried the udon or bowls yet. The yellowtail ponzu Serrano pepper is maybe my favorite. Albacore crispy onion and the salmon lime almost tie. Depends on your palette. Excellent ingredients and thoughtful preparation. You get what you pay for, and here you get quality and consistency. Server was knowledgeable and genuine I love that it's Clean and welcoming. Thanks!

This place used to be one of my go-to spots, emphasis on used to. Ever since they changed the menu, it's like the soul of the restaurant just evaporated. What replaced it? A sad excuse for "modernized" dishes that feel more like overpriced experiments than real meals. The quality? Straight-up unrecognizable. Whoever is in charge clearly traded flavor and consistency for trend chasing and cost cutting. The portions are smaller, the ingredients are cheaper, and the care that once went into every plate is nowhere to be found. I don't know if it's new ownership, new management, or just a complete loss of standards, but it's genuinely depressing to watch a place fall this far. This isn't a restaurant anymore. It's a cautionary tale. I won't be back. Not even out of curiosity.

Good was great. The rolls tasted amazing. They were very fresh and flavorful. Great customer service staff is mindful. .

Excellent quality and excellent service. We really enjoyed their nigiri sushi in their omakase dinner as they are dressed more than your regular nigiri The. Old and hot appetizers were excellent as well

Stopped by this new sushi bar on a Friday afternoon before my kickboxing class, and loved it! Sitting at the counter, I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Yama and Chef Yama! They were both friendly and prepared a delicious sushi meal. I had combo A which included miso soup and a delicious plate of different sushi's which were so fresh and delicious . I enjoyed it so much they I ordered 2 more pieces of the bluefin tuna and hamachi which mouth in your mouth! I will definitely be dining again at Vanshow and letting my family and friends know about it!

Vanshow is a newly opened sushi restaurant inside the brand new Tokyo Central Market in Torrance. They recommended the lunch special combo A. You'll get a plate of 5 pieces of nigiri and a cut sushi roll. Everything I tried was delicious including the South Bay Roll. I am not typically a roll person, but enjoyed this one. Sushi combo A: $23.99 South Bay Roll - albacore, cucumber, yellowtail, serrano pepper, cilantro, avocado, crispy onions, ponzu, garlic oil Nigiri - blue fin tuna with whole grain mustard and olive, medium fatty tuna, kanpachi with shio koji and dry miso, salmon with tomato powder and truffle oil, tamago Clam miso soup If you're looking for bang-for-your-buck sushi, either go to the grocery store and eat in the food court. If you would like a sit down restaurant experience, head to Vanshow in Torrance. Plenty of parking in the shopping center and friendly, attentive service.

We're big fans of Waka Sakura and figured this would be a good substitute. On a Saturday night, it wasn't busy at all and we were seated right away. They have a lot of the same things as Waka Sakura, but smaller portioned and more expensive. The taste and quality were good, but I don't know that it's worth the up charge. Service was also a little slow, but they're newer so I don't fault them for that.

Food was delicious!! Service was fast and we got at immediately. We were offered a complimentary dish which was also so good. Ambiance was swanky and clean. We will be returning :)

I've eaten a lot of sushi over the years, but this place truly stood out--and it all started with something as simple (and rare!) as real wasabi. The moment I took my first bite, I knew I was in for something special. The wasabi wasn't that overpowering, nose-clearing paste you usually find. Instead, it had this fresh, clean heat with a subtle sweetness and complexity that elevated every bite. It paired so perfectly with the sashimi, it honestly changed the way I experience sushi. Speaking of the fish: I got the Bluefin Tuna and Medium Fatty tuna petite bowl and it was delicious! Every cut was fresh, sliced with precision, and melted in the mouth. You can taste the quality here. Service was knowledgeable and attentive, and they clearly take pride in sourcing the best ingredients. If you're someone who appreciates sushi done right--with real wasabi and fish that tastes like it was just pulled from the ocean--this is the place. Can't wait to come back.

Delicious food, so pretty inside and everyone was extremely friendly! We sat at the bar and enjoyed great quality sushi!

Went to Vanshow for lunch with a colleague from work. It's just inside the entrance inside the new Tokyo Central supermarket. The vibe is like a fancy diner. The menu had a wide assortment of offerings from udon to sashimi to hand rolls to tempura. We were sat down right away. The service was fast and friendly. If I had to ding them one thing is the timing of the dishes. My hand roll came out before my miso soup. The tempura came out before my colleagues. The tempura was good. My colleague said the sushi was good. I thought the portions were small for the price. Bottom Line- Would I go back? Probably if someone else wanted to go. I'm not sure I would go on my own.

Vanshow has been a pleasant surprise and we're so glad it's in our area! We didn't know what to expect from a sushi restaurant in our local Tokyo Central Market, but with it being a sister restaurant of Waka Sakura in Gardena we figured it's worth a shot. There's nothing really fancy about the restaurant - its understated and simplistic, and understandably the location might be a bit odd for some. But we loved everything we had! We've gone twice now since its opening in December and are looking forward to going with friends to try more items. With traditional rolls and sashimi as well as creative specialty rolls and plenty of a la carte options, this place is a win. Some of our faves were the Sea Bream & Pink Salt roll, Dragon roll, and Salmon nigiri with Tomato Powder and Truffle Oil. But the star for us is the Grilled Salmon Belly - best I've ever tried. We found the quality of the fish, rice, and all ingredients superior to Waka Sakura. Looking forward to trying their carpaccio and rice bowl options next time!

The sushi and service at this place was absolutely top tier. Fish was fresh, the details immaculate, and I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh wasabi. The ginger was also amazing (while not something we usually enjoy to this extent hahaha) Overall, 10/10

I enjoyed their lunch special sushi a lot. I'll have to circle back to see if I can give it a higher rating with other foods.

The rainbow roll was nicely presented, very fresh, and delicious. My lunch mates enjoyed their pork ginger udon. Service was very attentive especially since the restaurant wasn't very busy. Ambiance is plain and austere. As the sister restaurant of Waka Sushi in Gardena, I think they are both worth visiting.

I stopped just try the sushi and see if they had udon. We ordered three things Wakame Udon plain(super small not filling), California Roll NO WHITE RICE LIKE PICTURE IT HAS VINAGER BROWNISH RICE, my mom asked the waitress if they have dry Udon and the waitress came back Wet Udon(my mom was very disappointed and didn't eat her meal). Horrible staff. I paid $43 for 2 udon $10 each(super small) California and something else. I will be going back to Gardena where they have they exact items that we were expecting. Our first and last time.

Yummy sushi! And the Southbay roll was good as well! They patiently waited for our order and food was served quick. The restaurant is simply clean and you will eat sushi with background jazz music. 5 star hotel dining feels.

We were sat right away on a Monday evening as there were not too many tables. Food came out really fast which was a plus, however the nigiri was really disappointing. They brought out the rolls first and to our surprise they were really delicious, especially the spicy tuna crispy rice. Once they started bringing out the nigiri, we were appalled.. just by the looks the fish looked really dry, color was dark and dull, as if it were an all you can eat. I personally love uni and sweet shrimp/red shrimp... but I've never tasted anything worse than here. The red shrimp was so dry. The uni.. I had to spit it out after chewing it for a few seconds because it wreaked. I kid you not it tasted like poop. I thought it had spoiled. The rest of the experience was pretty much ruined as my mouth tasted so foul. Not to mention they never brought our ginger and wasabi out so we had to flag them down to ask for one. Servers were nice, it's just that no one ever checked in on us or asked to see if we needed anything. Our total bill for 2 people was $184 and it felt like such a waste because we're big fans of Waka Sakura and their fish is always so fresh and we have the best time there, for half the price, so the disappointment was real.

The food is awesome and the service is very nice too! I'm here for lunch by myself and get to watch the chef make my sushi.

My first time. I ordered the sushi lunch special it was definitely 5 stars. Sushi was quality and fresh.

Wagyu sushi is a must try!! It's a little expensive but it's worth it! Friendly service too!

Quality fish and ingredients. Love the donburi bowls here. Delicious food. The staff are very friendly!

The food and service were so great. The fish was so tender and buttery, the brown rice was surprisingly soft and complimented the rolls well. Will be back soon!

Such a SOLID sushi spot. High end sushi for very good prices. Tons of parking. Owner works the sushi bar almost everyday.

No frills, very decent place. Ambiance is mid but clean. Food is solid and not overpriced. A welcome addition to the neighborhood, have already been here 3 times and will return again. But for take out, you can order only if you're already there waiting in person (no calling in advance), I wish they would at least take phone orders.

Most of the food had a good taste. The One dish we had was a cajun Sushi The cajun spice was over loaded on the rolls . It looked like 1/3 of the roll had cajun spice. A very unpleasant taste. WE told the waitresses it was not satisfactory before we received our next dish. Waitress said she would let the Manager know. She came back and said sorry. The Management is less than professional. The Manager and chef were obsessed with 2 white girls hanging out at the table and giving them loads of free foods. I shopped in the store and came back and told them I was very disappointed they never acknowledged our complaint. I told the manager after I went shopping. . They had nothing to say. I told them I will not be back.

Decided to stop by after my shopping at Tokyo Central. Philly and Spicy Tuna rolls were delicious and fresh. The Volcano Fried chicken was fire and crispy. Overall food and service was great all around.

The sushi and sashimi we got was of great quality and the service was friendly. All the furnishings are clean and nice, and the music was not very loud which made it easy to have a conversation at the table. Overall it was a pleasant experience and worth it to come when we're in the mood for sushi.

Excellent addition to the South Bay! Sushi was super fresh and tempura perfectly done. Really enjoyed the experience and looking forward to enjoying a Kirin as soon as they get their license.

1. Food : very authentic Japanese style sushi restaurant 2.Service: Service was very good , pleasant , and quick . 3. Ambiance: Upscale very clean and new. 4. Prices : very reasonable for the quality. I would definitely come back Again and again .