Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

Best tendon I've had in California! We went on a sunday at 7:40pm, and there was no wait and enough parking in front. Food came out fairly quickly. All the food was great and tasted nostalgic.4/5 Hot Udon + mixed seafood bowl - no negatives, just didn't wow me. the fish was incredibly fresh and the udon did taste very authentic & nostalgic. Big portion of udon but don't think it's worth the price.5/5 Premium seafood tendon - SO GOOD! definitely eat it right away as it will get soggy quickly. i went into it without checking all the ingredients going into it and i was so happy to see the bay scallops tempura. Every bite was perfect. I've never had ikura marinated like this before, and I loved it. I do think it's worth adding once, but I dont think I would get it again for $5, as the portion they give for it is small. Best eel tempura ever. You wouldn't be able to tell it's eel from how tender it is. Usually you can feel the prickly bones in there but I was blown away. We saved the egg tempura for the end to mix in with the tare rice and just wow.... if i came again, i would order just the premium seafood tendon for everyone at the table.Service was very nice and quick. I can't WAIT to be back and bring more friends here.

How good can tempura REALLY be?I was a skeptic and that's just me being honest! However, as a lover of all food - I knew I just had to give this place a try and I'm so glad I did :)The tempura pieces were perfectly fried without a trace of lingering oil! The perfect crisp with the tenderness of whatever it was - from the kabocha squash to the shrimp, everything was delicious.I liked how the sauce was mixed in with the rice to ensure the crunchiness of the tempura was still intact, but still experiencing that hint of sweetness and umami from the sauce (instead of having to dip it in!)I wanted to get the soba option, but there is always next time! The miso soup was also a great addition to the meal, as well.Be back soon!!!

[ Food ] I ordered the Small Tempura Bowl & Soba and it was delicious! I usually don't order tempura at restaurants but TTCJ does it just right, the crispy batter is chef's kiss! BUT you do still have to eat it right away or else the rice will make the tempura soft. I liked how the bowl comes with half of a boiled egg, it perfectly flavors the rice with the ooey yolk. The soba, which you can pick either hot or cold, is great if you love noodles; I ordered it cold and it was refreshing![ Service ]We were there before they opened and there was a family in front of us, so we didn't wait too long. The first time I had TTCJ, it was at the Pasadena location and we waited 2-2.5 hours! The lady who took our order was the sweetest and even repeated our order back to us. Food came out shortly! [ Parking ]They have a parking lot in the back and there's also street parking. [ Restroom ]Yes, they have restrooms.

Woah! Never had anything like this before. Give it a try. The pumpkin was delicious and everything was nice and crispy. Got the special bowl, but they have a billion things on the menu id love to try.

Wow! This is hands down the best tempura experience I've had back here in the states. There are few good locations that feature great soba as well and this one really hit the spot (Ichimi An is another suggestion I'd make if you liked it here). Service was good, got our food really quick they do a good job with table turnover service. I suspect it's because demand is so high they're trying to cycle tables fast which I'm not mad at. Inside it's a small place though, and your whole party has to be there to be seated somewhere. Parking is easy unless there's something going on like the antique fair since it's so close to old Torrance.

Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr is a gem serving up some of the best tempura you can find! This spot is located right in the heart of Old Town Torrance. There is street parking all around the area or an additional back parking lot with spots as well. Wifey and I pulled up for lunch around 1pm and there was about a 20 minute wait. Inside, they have a sushi bar area and then a dining area with about 8-10 tables. For their menu, they have a variety of tempura, sushi, sashimi, udon, and soba combination dishes to choose from. We opted to go for the Tempura and Mixed Sashimi Bowl and the Shrimp Tempura Bowl. Everything that we had was beyond delicious and filling! We could definitely taste the quality of the seafood and the fry of the tempura. Overall, this spot is a must try if you are in the area or looking to experience some delicious tempura. Shoutout to Carlos Jr because he definitely had the right vision and craftsmanship to pull this type of concept off. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. We will be back next time forsure for some more delicious eats!

Wow, so delicious! My first time here and there was a bit of a wait, but definitely worth it! The tempura was crispy, and the fish was very fresh. I've never had tempura sauce with grated radish in it, but I enjoyed it. I'm not a fan of shrimp so it was great that I was able to substitute it with veggie tempura (chicken is also an available substitute).The service was good, it doesn't take too long for the food to come out, and the restaurant is clean. I can't wait to come back!

Still one of the top tempura restaurants in Torrance. Big thanks to my loved one for the unforgettable lunch treat. As always, it was one spectacular experience. In addition to tempura, their soba and udon are also outstanding. No wonder it is almost always packed.

The wait can be busy on weekends, we waited about 30-45 mins on a Sunday afternoon. They only have a traditional waitlist, write your name and wait for your name to be called. When seated they expected us to order asap when it was our first time here. The wait was little long, everything is fried to order. The tempura was good, not too heavy and oily. Each order is about enough for 1 person. We got seated at the bar and were able to see the chef make sushi. ig: @cravingswithcat

I've heard good things about Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr: established by a Peruvian who had culinary training in Japan, it's a unique restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Torrance. There's free street parking on the side, and it's important to get there early, as it gets busy quickly.As it's famous for tempura, I had to get it, of course. I ordered a small tempura bowl with cold soba combo. Portions were decent: while the tempura (shrimp, shishito pepper, and egg) were, honestly, nothing to write home about (a bit too heavy and greasy for me), it was a solid meal at just under $20.Overall, it was a decent meal and service was friendly and very efficient; turnover was quick with plenty of customers coming in and out. While the tempura didn't blow me away, it's a viable option while in the area!