Yamaya Japanese Wagyu & Grill

We enjoyed the Washugyu set we ordered (+ rice add on) -- it was the perfect amount of meat for us. Good marbling on the meat, and it melted in our mouths. Service was great, our waiter was especially nice. I also liked that there was jazz playing in the background, but not too loud that it was disrupting our dining experience.We walked in on a Saturday night, and got lucky as it wasn't busy. Looking forward to coming back the next time we're in the area.

Torrance's best kept secret gem Japanese bbq spot! It's been a while since I've been here, just enough to fall in love with it again! The quality of meat here is amazing. Best meats I've had since being in Japan. Service is great, ideally get a reservation if you can! We only waited about 15 minutes with no reservation but depends on the day and time! It's a very casual bbq spot with amazing quality of meat. For our date night we got the $70 washugyu special + kurobuta sausage. Honestly - the set is a great deal, and the meat quality of eaxch was so amazing. It came with a NY strip steak + truffle daily which was the best I've ever had. The galbi + wasabi combo was also amazing. It almost tasted sweet! And melts In your mouth. The kurobuta sausage was also a highlight as it seems it's homemade and has a refreshing taste, but all the deliciousness of a kurobuta sausage. Can't wait to come back here! You certainly will leave with a very full belly!

I always have a great meal here. Everything I've tried has been delicious. My favorite dish is the chef's cut tongue. I like being able to cook the meat to my preferred doneness. It's easy to make a reservation here on Yelp. Service is always excellent with the caveat that it can get busy occasionally.Free parking, no problem.

Food and service is awesome! Best Wagyu BBQ that is worth the money and not super expensive.

Waygu is high quality. The chef cut triangle and square bite size pieces which were plated with artistry. The sauce and truffle salt complimented the meat. We were able to grill each piece to our preferred doneness. The chef was kind and helpful in making our first time visit a pleasant experience. I recommend ordering the add-on of seaweed soup, salad, sesame oil bean sprouts & rice to fill out the meal. The ice tea (oolong or green) is refreshing. Lunch time on a Thursday was very quiet. Using the link in YELP was easy to make a reservation.

We were craving some Japanese Yakiniku and my wife found this hidden gem in Torrance. The meet quality was great! Super tender and tasty Japanese cuts. We got the two person Japanese meat set for $79.99 and added a motsu nabe. Everything was delicious and the service was 5 stars! It's a nice restaurant with spacious booth seating. The manager and waiter weee really nice to us and we look forward to going back again soon.

Definitely try the MIYAZAKI WAGYU PLATE. Everything here was excellent. Considering the quality of the meat, the price is very reasonable. The service was also good.

1st time here. The meat was delicious and high quality as the reviews boast. The service was fantastic! The temperature inside was perfect without a draft and the vents got rid of the smoke wonderfully. Definitely will go back and recommend.

落ち着いた空間で美味しいお肉の食べ比べができるお店。私のオススメはご飯セット付きのパウンドプレート、カルビ、豚トロとハラミです。I'm loathe to review the reviewers rather than the restaurant, but I think it is always worth being reminded that this restaurant is staffed by only two people and that advance phone calls solve most issues. Note: this place is easily $$$ per person. Few yakiniku places have a server who will explain in detail how the muscle groups of each cut impact the flavor and texture. Many yakiniku places tend to be raucous with an emphasis on speed. Yamaya is the opposite. This is a Japanese restaurant well-suited to introverts with smaller appetites and specific preferences. This is the kind of place for people who like making reservations, deciding their meal plans in advance and sticking to schedules. In other words, most reviewers' reactions to the restaurant says as much about each reviewer as it does about the restaurant. There are Japanese restaurants in Torrance that appeal to many types of people - the Shinsengumi franchise is a great example. Then there are niche places like this that aim for specificity. The former can be found in many parts of Los Angeles. The latter is more rare and thus garners more of my appreciation.

We went on an early Wednesday dinner and we had an amazing time! It is our first time trying Japanese A5 wagyu and we came to the perfect place. Masa-san, the manager and the chef, took care of us and gave us a 5-star experience. He explained how to cook the wagyu perfectly and to marinate the top round before grilling. You can tell he is passionate about his business and the meat that they served, which is top grade. My husband and I enjoyed the Miyazaki A5 set and the extra top round we ordered because it was really good. There was also a fresh wasabi that the chef made especially for the restaurant and I am not a big wasabi fan but I enjoyed the wasabi along with the wagyu and top round as it was not overpowering, it was actually pretty tasty and complements the meat. Service was pretty quick and the ambiance is relaxing. This is the first time we ate in a grilling restaurant that we did not smell like smoke or grill after. The other sides like edamame, salad, clear soup, and bean sprouts were truly delightful as well. If you are craving for top grade meat that does not break the bank, this place is the real deal. We will be back for sure.