Komatsu

One of the most authentic Japanese tempura shop around. I know people praised for the tempura Carlos in old town Torrance but this is more legit in terms of taste as well as quality is far more superior. This is your neighborhood mom and pop shop hole in the wall style. They have odd opening hours and it's hard to dine without reservations in dinner hour but still worth it. You are dining with the local Japanese business men and families. Their signature kakiage don is a must have. Also hamburger steak is their popular item too. I would also explore the specials that is placed on the wall.

small, cozy restaurant. good variety of food!i had the fried scallops and it was scrumptious. it was simple but had good flavor. a perfect example of less is more.

Had an amazing meal here with my mom. We came in after a long day of shopping but we were not expecting such a delicious homey meal. The store was run by an older couple who take your and prepare your food immediately after. I got the Katsu meal set and I loved everything about it. The katsu was perfectly fried and was the right amount of crisp on the outside with a moist soft inside. I also really liked the sauce they had on the side. It was tangy yet flavorful. I would love to be back !

My first time here. Didn't even know about it This is traditional home -style, simple Japanese food in a casual setting. I ordered the Eel with Egg which was prepared perfectly. The egg was cooked just right and not overdone. This place seems popular with the local regulars. Parking in the lot.

Came around lunch opening on a Wednesday. The restaurant is cozy and has about 10 tables, which filled up very quickly with locals. The menu was simple and filled with combo meals. I ordered the beef tongue combo. Came with yam paste, rice, pickles, and miso soup. The beef tongue was delicious. It didn't look seasoned, but biting into it - you can taste the salt seasoning. Pickles were light. Yam was an interesting, slimy texture, but it tasted really nicely with the rice.

This place always hits. The mom and pop vibe of this place is super nostalgic and their food is top notch. I always end up getting the fried oyster combo here because they always make it perfectly. The service is always great and the staff is super friendly.If you're looking for a good Japanese home cooked meal, this is the place for it.

This place is the very definition of a "Mom and Pop" restaurant. Very plain interior, reasonable prices, decent food, and friendly service. As soon as we went inside, we were greeted by an unusual sign. It said something like "Please excuse the slow service because the chef has eye problems". A little weird, but the honesty is appreciated. The lunch menu had a decent amount of items on it. I ordered the tonkatsu meal and my wife got the tendon. Prices were all below $18. Both meals came with miso soup and pickles. My tonkatsu tasted exactly like I made it at home. It was nothing extraordinary, but a decent home style meal. The tempuras on my wife's tendon were fried up nice and crispy, but the sauce was rather bland and my wife had to add some condiments to finish the rice. Overall, it was a nice experience and we plan on going back. Decent home style Japanese food at reasonable prices. Recommended.

Simple, small, affordable and good quality. All the things you want in a dining experience. Given there's just 1 chef they are very limited. So even though there were only 4 tables occupied out of like 12, they were turning away customers. So just know that going in. Place is small and unassuming. Located in a strip mall near the Valvoline Lube shop. I wasn't 100% sure what to get so I trusted my fellow Yelpers. We got the hamburg steak and the donkatsu donburi. Also order the white fish tempura. Every dish was flavorful and so very delicious. Such a simple and enjoyable meal. The green tea was $1 each but that was no biggie for us. Definitely on our list of one of the best Japanese places in the South Bay.

Small hole in the wall Japanese restaurant that specializes in tempura! Located discreetly in a shopping plaza.I love the intimacy and privacy of the dining room and the elegant service provided on my recent visit. You can get their mixed seafood and veggie tempura as a bento with dipping broth (item 1 on the menu), or as a don rice bowl (item 2). Their top sellers are menu items 2,4, and 6 according to the staff. Item 4 is black pork cutlet (pork rice bowl with egg) and their item 6 is a nicely glazed Hamburg steak. They have hojicha (my fave!) for their house tea. It's only $1 pp and they give free refills that are done very attentively.

It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and I was lucky to secure a table right when they opened on Saturday. Unfortunately, they stopped accepting walk-ins that day, so anyone who arrived after me missed out. I recommend making a reservation in advance. The food is delicious and tastes very authentic Japanese, but be aware that the preparation can be slow. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth the wait. Will definitely be back.