Spicy crab
two plates of food on a red table
Crazy Roll - it's a Tempura California Roll. - really really good.
Kake Udon
Salmon teriyaki bento
Shrimp Disco Roll
Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box
Tampopo Sushi & Ramen - Gardena
Spicy Tuna Roll
If you want to experience what just went down in my friends mouth come try some sushi you will not be disappointed
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll and green tea
food, bagels
Miso soup
So here's the thing... I forgot what my friend ordered but I believe it's called "Heart Attack Roll"
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Tampopo Restaurant
Sushi combo A
drink
Fire salmon roll
Cute pen for filling out the bill.
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Extra spicy paste
Baked Green Mussel
Edwin A.
Dec 22, 2024
Nestled amidst the bustling crowd, I found myself returning--yet again--to a culinary haven that's clearly doing something right. For what seems like the twentieth time (but who's counting?), I stepped into the familiar, vibrant embrace of this restaurant, eager to enjoy the familiar comforts of a well-run kitchen and a lively atmosphere.The evening kicked off with a lightning-fast welcome from Susie, a server so efficient she might just moonlight as The Flash. Before I could even adjust to my seat, Susie had whisked away my drink order with a smile that radiated warmth. Naturally, I opted for the ever-classic hot sake, which arrived promptly and set the tone for what would be another delightful dining experience.Let's talk food: it's consistent, it's flavorful, and above all, it's healthy--a trifecta that keeps me coming back. I stuck to my usual picks (because why fix what isn't broken?), each dish reminding me why I've unofficially crowned this place my go-to.But what truly elevates this restaurant isn't just the food--it's the people. Susie's energy was matched by Joe, another server who stepped in to ensure my evening was seamless. The dynamic duo worked in perfect harmony, proving that this team knows a thing or two about hospitality. And let's not forget the unsung heroes behind the scenes--the cooks and crew who make the magic happen, one plate at a time.Now, let's get real: this place can get busy. But isn't that just a testament to its greatness? Patience is a virtue, my friends, especially when the reward is a table full of pure deliciousness.Highly recommended for your family, your friends, and even your picky cousin who never knows what to order. This spot deserves all the love it gets--and then some. Bravo!Thanks for sharing and reading share the love
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George N.
Feb 5, 2025
Service: Attentive and pretty good however try to show you are happy to be there.Ambience: may vary, it looked like we were in a depressive room (mid-dimmed).Price: Low side for ramen but for others, avg 20 dollarsFood: Tampopo RamenNoodle - too soft and not rinsed completely off.chashu- sorry but that was just grilled pork with no flavorvege/garnish - fresh and well donesoup - on a bland side, many moons ago it was more flavorfulwhite rice - in general when I go to a new place, I always order white rice to see if the rice is done right or good. Unfortunately... the rice was pastey/mushed and was served in a manner of smashing it in a bowl.Cleanliness - perfectbathroom - wonderful Unfortunately, I doubt I will be back but hope there are improvements.
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C. S.
Nov 21, 2024
Great prices! Big portions the price you pay. Ramen is very tasty. Staff is always friendly. Gets very busy on weekends and nights. Small and cozy- great for date night or family dinners
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Melisa Q.
Mar 1, 2025
Hole in the wall ! One of the best ramen / sushi spots !! Food 10/10 we come here all the time. Never fails !!
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Daniel K.
Mar 1, 2025
Food is always on point and their price is very reasonable! Their service is always top notch, always checking in to see if i need anything else.
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OG R.
Sep 28, 2024
Service was decent. You can hear the girls talking about their personal lives while on their not so busy times.The food was not good as I expected it to be. I've had better. The salmon and the scallop did not feel and taste fresh. Their teriyaki sauce was watered down. Easy, but busy parking lot.I don't think I would come back again.
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Camilla T.
Jul 19, 2024
I used to come here all the time with my parents and siblings, but forgot out this place. My fiance and I actually came to Tozai plaza to go to the sushi place next door (one of our faves), but as we were walking up-- noticed their health score was a "B". We turned around and I asked him if we could have lunch here at Tampopo. Everything was great. The sushi was fresh, the hot rolls came out HOT and not overcooked. The servers were attentive. There wasn't too many people inside, it was about half full on a Wednesday afternoon. We enjoyed all of the food we ordered. Everything was tasty. I would recommend this place for family/friends to come to.
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Richard R.
Jun 21, 2024
A really good sushi spot where majority of their sushi is on a 50% off deal! Parking is somewhat difficult as it is a packed plaza, inside dining is small but many spaces to sit. I ordered to go and the servers were very nice!Their sushi is always great and the quality is pretty good, many many different options to choose from when it comes to the sushi but I recommend items from the crunch/tempura section! One thing to add is if you are looking at the menu online make sure you are looking at the right location as both locations have different options!
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Quinn N.
May 20, 2024
tl,dr: nice place for some interesting Japanese food.Likes:+ I like that they offer a variety of Japanese food, from sashimi to bento boxes to ramen.+ My friends' bento boxes came out quite tantalizing. Variety of ingredients in every order, from various proteins to macaroni salads, to rolls, and the rice.+ Polite, helpful staff.Non-likes:- The ramen comes out slow. After the sashimi and the bento boxes orders were brought out, we had to wait about 5-10 more mins for the one ramen order to come out.- Their ramen bowl gives only a few pork slices compared to the amount of noodles you get.My total for one sashimi order and one ramen order came out to $34.
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Jesse M.
Feb 23, 2025
Ordered an Alaskan roll, shrimp tempura roll, miso soup and spicey ramen. The ramen was perfect, however miso soup, was half way filled, with just broth, no tofu sea weed. The rolls came with no soy sauce or ginger.
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