Kantaro Sushi

Dinner only welcomed people with reservation.Genuine fresh sashimi and sushi omakase from a hidden gem. Chef Kantaro's thoughtful presentation and eventful dining experience make it a perfect choice for a special occasion. The small restaurant ensures customers feel well-treated in a quaint environment.

Insane Omakase crafted by Chef Kantaro! This is a small shop in Torrance that specializes in Omakase. They do not have a la carte and they are by reservation only. They make sure to prepare all the ingredients before you come in and they are only open for a short period of time at night. Their omakase is only $72/person and it comes with one plate of sashimi, 10 pieces of sushi, one hand roll, soup, and ice cream. They even deep fried the fish on the sashimi platter for us to enjoy after! Their seafood was extremely high quality and everything he prepared for us was so delicious. I recommend this place for an affordable but amazing Omakase experience!

If you are looking for a fancy place with expensive amenities keep driving. But if you are looking for a good, creative and inexpensive Omakase experience, hit your breaks. The food was very good, the presentation was great and the service was prompt with a smile. We really enjoyed Kantaro and we will return.

This didn't look like much at first from the outside but once the food comes out I was thoroughly impressed. Their sushi was top notch and the service was exceptional! Their staff was so kind and helpful. The service was quick, the fish was freshly prepared, and their portions were generous. We will definitely come back soon!

This cozy little place probably has the best Omakase you're gonna get for the price. At only $63 (~$80 with tax + tip), this chef's-choice course meal is absolutely amazing. All the seafood is super fresh, and the flavors are lined up perfectly.I especially love how the raw black snapper and ama ebi head are initially used as garnish but then reintroduced as their own dishes later on: the black Snapper gets deep fried and you have a choice of either deep frying the ama ebi head as well or adding it into a miso soup.The service is also great and the hostess is very nice and guides you in how each dish should be best eaten (e.g. no soy sauce, squeeze lemon, etc)The restaurant is located in a tiny plaza with semi-limited parking and seems to be reservation-only (with max party of 4, but they made a special exception for us for 5) so call ahead!Overall, it was a great experience here!

Nestled in the corner of a plaza that appears off the beaten path of Torrance, lies a little hole in the wall sushi joint serving up delicious and economical omakase. I've been known to pick restaurants where many a times friends would have to ask, "Are you sure about this place?" Kantoro Sushi was no exception. The plaza is tiny with very tight parking where most of the draw appears to be a liquor store. Additionally once you walk in, the layout seems more like a diner with older booths and some sports decor. However don't judge this restaurant by its looks or location. Reservations can be made via phone. We made ours approximately one week in advance and it wasn't difficult. The fish selection is quite impressive, especially for the price, with the black snapper being the most interesting and memorable. It's offered as a sashimi portion, presented on the fish which is then taken back for an agemono (fried) course after. The other stand out items were the yuzu adorned halibut and scallop. The yellowtail, toro, toro handroll, mini chirashi with sweet shrimp, yellowtail and tuna and eel were also exceptional. I thought the ikura, uni, salmon battera and unagi were just ok on our visit and I didn't care much for the tamago with cream cheese and jelly. The meal is closed out with miso soup and ice cream. You have the option of frying your shrimp head or having it in the soup. While adding it to the soup gives a new depth to your miso, I have to agree frying it might be the best bet because then you can eat it whole!I think this place is really great especially for the value. As of this review, omakase is about 68 per person. The portion is pretty big, especially considering the fried fish and the mini chirashi. If you're looking for a great omakase experience that won't break the bank, give Kantaro Sushi a try!

My brother brought me here for the Omakase! IMust say, EVERYTHING was delicious! The value of the entire meal is stupendous! I left there with a full stomach. The highlight of the meal for me was the left-over fried Greek black snapper that started with the sashimi....once you finish the sashimi, they remove the remainder of the fish and perfectly fry it! We ate the entire fried fish, bones and all, they simply were fried in such a manner that everything just crumbled in your mouth! I can't wait to come back and try that night's omakase set!

You know a joint is a hole in the wall when it shares the same tiny plaza as a liquor store and has nothing super fancy inside except for the amazing dishes placed in front of you. This definitely has a very homey, small mom-pop kinda feel. There are literally only two workers: wife as the server and husband as the sushi chef. With that said, the place is tiny so you'll have to make reservation in advance! For the price you pay, you'll get full off the omakase! The presentation and quality of the food is worth more than the price (but don't tell the owners that or else they'll increase it!) Bottles of sake here is really a steal! Come for the food, stay for the drinks. Huge shout out to the two working couple who kept an eye out for us and made sure we didn't drink too much before leaving.Come and see for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed. Especially when your first plate is so IG-worthy..

We had a wonderful meal for two on our wedding anniversary. Service - 10/10 they put a lot of attention to detail and made sure we have an enjoyable experience. The server lady noticed we were on a date and asked to take a photo for us without us asking! Food - 9/10 would totally come back. There are so many dishes and for the price of $72, it was very well worth it. The portions may look deceivingly small, but we left the place STUFFED. My faves were the toro, uni, tuna hand roll and the yuzu sorbet. We thought they could use a tad less vinegar for the rice in the chirashi since it was pretty sour for us. Overall satisfied with this mealWe called 1 week ahead to make a reservation. Out of all the omakase nearby that we tried, only Kantaro picked up, so they got extra points for that Can't wait to come back!

Omakase here is one of the best in Los Angeles. Chef is so creative and the price is so reasonable for all the great dishes you get. Service is perfect, she is delightful with a big smile to make you feel welcome.