This is a very small operation, a small team working a big menu. It is mostly Japanese cuisine in an Italian format of dishes. I got the  squid ink pasta, which was very loaded squid ink in a good way. It was very unctuous and had a great seafood flavor with bits of well-cooked calamari. read more

Bistro Beaux - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Ordered food to go and ate at home. The chicken wasn't worth it, I wish it was better. The spaghetti with crab butter was supposed to be with penne noodles but they did spaghetti. I should've checked the order before I left but I didn't enjoy my experience at the restaurant so I just wanted my food and go home. The crab butter spaghetti though was really good. Like I should've just gotten two ordered of that instead of getting the chicken. I just wish they got the noodles right. Also, I wish there had been more crab meat. You pay about $30 for the dish, you'd expect more than like three small pieces of crab. But like I said, it was actually good. I would probably order it again, if I ever decide to come back. The ambiance wasn't great. The place doesn't look like a place you'd call a bistro with their chicken wire fence and signage. Felt more of a skate park to me when entering and sitting down. I had higher expectations but I had originally came for another reason. I'll see if I give this place another try down the line. read more

Bistro Beaux - F6. Fried Natural Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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We loved this place the last time we visited. This time I got the uni pasta and an appetizer order of fried lotus root. Delicious on the appetizer! I could eat a whole bowl of these. Service is attentive, ambiance modern. My uni pasta was delicious! Creamy umami flavor. My husband got spaghetti bolognese. This will be one of our go to places for pasta! read more

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We came here after work as a friend recommended since it's fairly hidden. He said it was a Japanese fusion Italian with good drinks. M Bistro Beaux in Torrance is a hidden gem that blends Japanese and Italian flavors beautifully. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, perfect for a late-night dinner with drinks. Service is attentive, and the menu feels both creative and comforting. A great spot for something different in the South Bay. read more

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My drive to this restaurant was from Long Beach to Torrance so it was quite a distance but was eager to try the pasta nonetheless. It was very busy when we arrived so it took the hostess a minute to communicate with us. Now I don't usually leave reviews below four stars but I think the most important part of a dining experience is how one is treated on arrival. Before I get into the customer service I want to acknowledge the uh....unique? decor? I almost cripped walked to a table because the metal door frames separating the tables reminded me of the hood. I love the hood, but it didn't make sense in my head. While I tried to figure out if I was on Rosecrans the hostess approached me and waited for me to speak so I told her I needed a table for three hotties. She looked around the room and I tried to telepathically communicate to her to pick the table by the window with four seats. She walked away and spoke to a woman behind the bar and returned with a nervous look on her face. I looked for cues to see if she needed an escape like blinking twice but she just said there were no seats available. As a survivor of narcissistic abuse I am well aware when someone is trying to gaslight me so I looked at the tables that were available and looked back at her "no tables?" And she repeated what I said. I understand if the manager was overwhelmed by the amount of people in the restaurant, that could have been a reason but it almost felt like she didn't want us there. This would have been a great opportunity to have us wait at the bar area, have a cocktail while we waited. There's honestly better seating at the McDonald's play place and much better customer service. I unfortunately did not see the point of waiting 30 minutes for fusion pasta when I could simply drive to San Diego for authentic Italian pasta. I did not try a single item here, nor will I give it another chance, it is what it is but I do suggest this establishment reconsiders their interior design and invest in customer service training. The bar looked awesome though cuh! read more

Ate here with my sister once. Had a pasta or something with bacon in it. It surprised me cuz it was really tasty. Ngl when I went last time, it looked like a prison cuz they had metal gates and stuff but it was funny. The food is great and place looks clean. read more

So hadn't been here in a very long time and it seems like the previous owner had sold the business as the people all working there were not familiar to me. But I definitely was sure that the owners had changed after I ordered and tasted the dishes that I used to eat here. All of them had gotten worse tastewise and I will never be back here again. The dressing for the seafood salad was sour like it was made with citric acid or something. The squid ink spaghetti was very salty. My lemon sour drink was not good either. Save your money. Do not eat here. read more

The food & service was excellent I would have given it a 5 stars except that in our party of 12, three had their main dish arrive later than the rest of us. We were almost done with our meal when their meal arrived. read more

Italian- Japanese bar-restaurant drinking establishment. While food is good, izakaya style portions. Higher price end for the type of food you get. For me it's more drink and eat place, this is not a place you go to get filled up on food. I ordered a standard cocktail, mai tai, which was not executed well at all read more

Reopened now with pretty much the same menu, except new items on the daily special, such as Oden and Bolognese octopus balls. I think the octopus balls are fried, but nothing wrong with that. I also ordered my favorite sauteed brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar. read more

Bistro Beaux - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Great new find for me in old town Torrance. Have great top shelf alcohol. They have Whiskey samplers which were great to sit down with a friend for a leisurely conversation. It was a sampler of Ballentine's 12, 17 and 30 year. We had already eaten but wanted something to munch on with the whiskey so we ordered their calamari and fried potatoes in truffle oil. Both hit the spot. Buon Appetito read more

Bistro Beaux - F7. Fried Potato with Truffle Seasoning - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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First of all, I just want to remind this business owner that tipping is a CHOICE and not a requirement. It was extremely unprofessional for the "boss" to ask why I did not leave a tip. You brought my food out and that was it nothing more nothing less. I would recommend somewhere else where they wont stiff arm you for a tip. The food is average as well. Lots of other options within 5 miles where they are more professional. read more

It was great for western style pasta Sign is hard to see at the night but foods and drinks are great I will like to come back for more pasta read more

Bistro Beaux - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Did not know this little hidden gem was in old Torrance. Found it on Yelp, went it and was pleasantly surprised. Small and intimate, decor was the most interesting part with gates as little partitions. Forgot to snap photos of all the food we ate except for the first one which was nicely fried calamari, that was served very quickly and hot! The cocktail I had had a unique name and I wish I could recall but it was not too sweet, and all of the food we did order (and none of it is shown, we did a good sampling of a variety of things off the menu) was all served with just the right amount of heat, taste, quality, and attention to detail when serving to make sure it all came out at a good pace as you SHOULD expect. I definitely will be back and will catalog my experience next time with photos as it was truly a memorable time at this one delicious and delightful spot! read more

Bistro Beaux - Fried Calamari - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Worst customer service ever. The old Japanese woman was so racist. We were the only non-Japanese Asians and she was trying so hard to rush us and make us leave. Took away all our water cups and started clearing the tables even though some of us still had our drinks left. She brought our check without us asking and came back after a few minutes and asked us to close out our tab. So we paid and we're just sitting there, finishing up our evening...and she only comes to our table (there were 2 other tables) and tells us that they close at 11pm on Fridays. She was bringing out more food and drinks to the other tables while we were leaving. We asked "are you sure you're closing at 11pm" and she just replies "we're closed" and walks to the back kitchen. NEVER COME TO THIS SPOT. If you are not Japanese, you are NOT welcomed here read more

Forgot how much I loved this place... the pasta with uni and cream sauce was amazing. Plenty of uni, perfect texture pasta and something else- an herb? That added so much to it. The sautéed mushrooms with grilled uni gave me my veggie lift- an energy we all need, while reminding me that personally, eating uni any other way than raw is not making the best use of this Earth treat. Nothing from the chef who knows how to grill chunks of mushrooms in perfectly balanced sauce as would someone only with proper training. Dessert of Catarana would be a whole nother paragraph. Suffice to say- it was not me of the best desserts I've ever had and the perfect end to a hot, hot day. read more

Japanese Italian. What does that mean? It means the BEST Spaghetti Carbonara, heavy with egg and rich with bacon. Get the Basil, Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella one if you want something lighter, but don't miss the Spaghetti Crab Butter - the sauce will have you speechless. They have smaller starters like the Proscuitto and Burrata or the Parmesan Cheese Scrambled Egg. Can't go wrong, but spaghetti is the reason you go there. They get super creative with the Mochi and Spicy Cod Roe Sauce Naan. The mochi adds the best chewy texture, and the creamy cod roe is everything. Just remember: cod roe comes from a fish and it tastes like it comes from a fish so don't get this unless you like the taste of fish. The Italian Pudding is a signature dish, and I love this hybrid of flan and Italian cheesecake. It doesn't look so pretty in a take-out box, but believe me, it tastes like something beautiful. There's so much talent in Eastgate Plaza, and Bistro Beaux is among the best. read more

Such a variety of delicious eats, great to share with friends! Service is good! Not much for ambiance as it feels just like a restaurant bar. I would highly recommend the pizza with mochi and something else. And the mochi with prosciutto, yum! Must get! read more

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This is so unfortunate I have to leave this after so many years of loyalty and patronizing this place!! I guess times have changed - first off, their name sign is flashing like a seizure inducing scene from a horror movie. Yelp says open at 5pm, but they make you wait until 5:30pm. Then, the place smells like SEWAGE from the moment you step through the glorious busted and boarded up doors - yikes, gross and unappetizing. The decor, once fun and chic, now looks like a basement from a SAW movie. Think rusty metal paneling with old chain link fences. Coupled with the sewage stench. And warehouse roller doors perma rolled up. Then... yes prices have gone up dramatically. Sure, inflation. But the straw that broke the camel's back... the owner... she kicked us out of our table half way through saying someone had it reserved and her staff didn't know, yadda yadda. Basically, I already knew, she had some JAPANESE clients coming in. This place is blatantly racist and unabashedly so. I have been coming here for 20+ years. I only get exceptional service when I'm with Japanese speaking friends. Sure enough, after she moved us to a less desirable table, a Japanese speaking group waltzes in. She says sorry, but you guys can stay as long as you want in the new table. One hour goes by... she has the audacity to come by and tell us customers are waiting for the table so we gotta skedaddle. We hadn't even finished our beverages that we paid for!!! Also, we went right at opening, 5:30pm.... Restaurant was empty and by the time we were asked to leave, there were still plenty of wide open tables. And we had been continuously ordering, so it's not like we were loitering. She did not offer us any discounts or comps for the MULTIPLE inconveniences. And wouldn't even split the tab the way we wanted. After our meal, we felt obliged to talk to her about our bad experience, since we were such loyal customers for so many years. We were met with a nonchalant GFY attitude. She literally doesn't care how loyal you are... too busy with her Japanese clients. She told us she's really busy right now and we had a 2hr time limit - this was never mentioned to us at any point. And never had this experience when I frequented in the past. She also passed blame on her staff multiple times, my biggest pet peeve. Just own your a-holery, it's ok. Talk about place I (and all my friends) never need to come back to ever again. Sayonara, beaux. read more

Bistro Beaux - This isn't Halloween decor. sign is flashing like a scene from a horror movie, door is boarded up, inside stench of rotten sewage. - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I wanted to like this place more. The food was strictly *okay*, the price is *meh*, and the service could benefit from re-training. The bartender was condescending depending on your drink choice and whoever keeps answering the phone is definitely not made for the service industry if that's how she treats everyone. I get the vibe that they kind of want this place just to be exclusive to a certain type of people. it's a bit sad and disappointing seeing as their restaurant was basically empty. read more

Loved our experience at this hidden jem. Don't eat the squid ink pasta on your first date lol your teeth will be black! But its worth it. This pasta was so flavorful and I was in love with the oysters in the garlic oil sauce! Karaage was cooked perfectly. Spagetti Crab Butter Rich and decadent and just how I like it! There was so much sauce packed with chunks of crab and loads of flavor!!! I read raving reviews about this dish and it loved up to the hype! We loved the Japanese Italian dishes at our last visit here that we had to come back yesterday and met the owner, Mami! She is super sweet and you can tell she really wants all her customers to feel at home. This restaurant, my friends, has unique creations that will have you coming back for more. It's a family owned business that has been open for years! I'm so glad we found a new go to spot! Please give them a visit and support local! They have seating that is socially distant to ensure safety or you can order takeout! You'll love the food, drinks and service here! . . . read more

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This place missed the mark for me. Ambience is terrible, decor inside is ugly, no music, instead they played the radio or something with just people talking. Service was just ok. Now the food. Brussels sprouts: very delicious, truly enjoyed this dish Fried natura chicken (karaage) lacked flavor, came w salad and dressing lacked flavor too Uni pasta (sea urchin) very extremely bland, not creamy, came with black olives, barely any uni in it. Crab creamy pasta on the special menu, good flavor , creamy but very very rich that it's sickening at the end... Overall wont come back read more

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I pass by this hidden gem daily and would not have thought to order pasta here yet i'm so glad i did. We ordered to go, and it took approx 20 min for my two dishes: crab butter pasta and carbonara. i didn't care the the crab butter pasta, but that is because i am not a seafood person. the carbonara on the other hand was SOOO good and i am so happy this is a 5 min walk from home!!! it had a good few chunks of bacon and was nice and creamy. they seem to have a nice alcohol selection and small dine in area. i hope to give this place another try soon! read more

A great small Japanese izukaya/pasta place! A local friend reccomend it and I loved it! The highlight dishes were the fried katsu chicken, the black squid ink spaghetti, and the crab butter pasta. The katsu fried chicken is a must try. The batter was fluffy and crispy, but also was a bit sweet. It almost reminded me of a donut batter! Very unique and delicious. The squid ink pasta was my favorite, but beware it might stain your lips and mouth in black ink. It had a lemongrass tangy hint in the sauce which I loved. I would come back for this again. The crab butter pasta was delicious but it is quite heavy and creamy. It is amazing if you are craving for something thicker and heavier. The lasagna was great! Nothing too special, but it was quite big portions. The calamari was great. Typical calamari well fried. The clam seafood pasta was great as well if you wanted a seafood pasta but didn't want one that was as heavy as the crab one. The wait for pasta was quite long because we were a big table, so we ordered and tried the drinks and appetizers. We got the rainbow drink which was pretty and sweet. But the drinks are quite expensive. The Japanese staff were very kind. An amazing Japanese pasta place! Would come back again to try more. It was nice and moody inside the restaurant. Can come here for dates or families read more

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Waitress seated us Friday night, 3 tables already eating.. place is empty.. gives us menus and says you know it's going to be 2 to 2 1/2 hours to eat right now, i said excuse me? She said yes it's the end of the week and we will get very busy, I said so your telling me with 3 tables here already eating we will be here for the next 2 1/2 hours. She said yes, do you still want to eat here? I laughed as we walked out.. I'm not racist but I swear it was cuz we were not Asian. We have eatin here in the past and brought guests also, hope you close for good with your flickering sign. read more

The food here is absolutely fabulous. So decadent. The star of the show for our meal was every single small plate we ordered. The chicken karaage was also insane good. Minus a star because the service was painfully slow. Food took a really long time to arrive, and we were ordering things one by one. But every plate was worth the wait for sure. Ambiance is not good. Due to COVID, the entire bar is covered in clear plastic covers and they have isolated each table with plastic shower curtain like dividers. Safety is fine, im all for that, but it does look silly and cluttered. They also had construction supplies by the bathroom and eating area and a large very ugly garage door that was all chained up right by the tables. Was missing any real decor. Those tall outdoor space heaters are inside for heat, which does not feel safe given that they are gas burning... read more

Love the squid ink pasta and pasta crab butter. So delicious. Service was great. Ambience is casual. The owner (Mami) very friendly. She has time to talk to customers. read more

I drove for a while to make it there before they closed. I got there ready to order at 11:35pm. The restaurant had several tables full and were still serving. The sign was on as "OPEN". I walked in ready to order to-go and a lady looked at me and told we are closed. Then she asked an employee to turn off the sign however it was technically still open until 12. Terrible customer service. I wish businesses like this would consider changing their official hours online before they decide to reject customers within business hours. First time AND LAST. read more

IMHO... Best Izakaya (drink-eat-conversation) jn the South Bay. Japanese whisky selection is next level great and special flights always a treat. Can get small bites or full meals. Parking is plentiful. Cocktails, J beers and even frozen beer... friendly and courteous service. What's not to love? read more

We found Bistro Beaux on accident and its probably the best accident EVER. We have been back sooo many times and i must say the Japanese-Italian fusion is such a great idea. Squid Ink Pasta - the sauce is black..dont be surprised but this pasta is BOMB. It does leave your teeth all black lol but the garlic, lemon and squid combo is soooo good. Crab Pasta - lots of crab and super creamy also amazing Carbonara - perfect amount of bacon with a little twist. Its also just good. Filet with Garlic sauce - the filet is cooked to perfection with an amazing garlic soy dip. The filet was sooo tender and extremely yummmmy Calamari - good with their home made sauce...the sauce is really good its like a little tangy but perfect pairing Super highly recommended!!! read more

I went to bistro beaux with really high hopes since I had heard so much about it before. Went on a random Wednesday night and got seated right away. They have heaters every two seats so although it was outdoor seating, it was warm enough. Food was not amazing like I had hoped but it was still an enjoyable dinner. Prosciutto pizza 4/5- It's a good appetizer that goes well with pasta. Tastes like a tortilla with a bunch of cheese and a layer of prosciutto on top. Wasn't the best flatbread I've had but was still tasty. Mentaiko pasta 3/5- I've definitely had better mentaiko pasta elsewhere. I was expecting a really creamy savory first bite but was suprised when it was neither. A little too bland for my liking, definitely was not very flavorful. Crab pasta 5/5- This was definitely my favorite dish of the night. Creamy and savory as I was expecting and the chunks of crab were a nice touch. Highly recommend if it's your first time here. Tiramisu 3/5- Was in pretty disappointed when I got my dessert in what looks to be a small plastic water cup. Tasted decent but probably would not waste my money on it again. read more

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Always great service and interesting new foods! Been coming here for years, and I always have a good time! read more

Bistro Beaux - Fried mochi with prosciutto special! So yummy - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Lady answering the phone is always so rude and dismissive. Never allows any takeout orders even when half the restaurant is empty. What difference does it make if I "dine in" and proceed to sit down and pack the food togo myself?! And I always leave tip regardless... This business is in desperate need of a course in customer service cause they're severely lacking. Fail! read more

Let's get this out of the way. This place LITERALLY smells like diarrhea. I had a n95 mask walking in, and the hot wet diarrhea smell said Hey covid hold my bear, and decimated 3m greatest masking technology like it was child's play. Oh and the woman owner person whom ever, her personality is also diarrhea. Perhaps that was where the smell was coming from. Food, service, price, smell, all big piles of crap. They should be ashamed. read more

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great people, the spaghetti carbonara was amazing, so was the calamari. I jus wished the calamari portions were bigger. But everything was great. read more

Alcohol is expensive. Spaghetti is taste good. Some of appetizers are good. Atmospheres are ok. read more

* They require you to show the proof of vaccinations. * They offer outdoor seating. From appetizers to deserters, it's A++ They have a huge menu. I don't even know how they serve all those food. It is a casual bar. They don't have a big kitchen since it's really not a fancy restaurant. I've been coming here over 20 years. I am so glad that they made it through. I believe the current owner is the same owner that I've known for the past 20 years. So rare and precious! Sorry, I only have few pictures. As I'm not new to this place, I no longer take lot of pictures. All I want to express here is you will not be disappointed. read more

Bistro Beaux - Veggie sticks - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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We stopped by just for drinks and they were more than accommodating. They gave us prompt and friendly service. We'll be back to dine.

Exceptional service and great Japanese whiskey selection - they carry Kuramoto ice from Japan!!! Chicken Katsu was so juicy and perfectly crispy outside : touch of juzu sauce gives perfect balance with acidity! My WOTN dish! Salmon with chopped! wasabi introduces you how different taste can common known ingredients can have with knife work. Employees, especially the manager Mami was so helpful and attentive. Restaurant and restroom are so clean despite they are going through renovation. Prices are reasonable and great for any size of group night outs. Warmth of small business with rich selection of liquor is welcoming! Definitely will be back ever time I visit Torrance read more

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This came highly recommended from a friend. When I walked in I was pretty shocked. Was I walking into a "Walking Dead" set?? They had chain link fences covered in see-through plastic as table dividers.....it was hideous. Clearly it was using the cheapest way to "safely" divide the indoor space (and I put safe in quotes because some of the fences didn't even have plastic). So I didn't see a point in the fences. It did not match the photos that you see on Yelp. The service is also very unfriendly and slow, and they were not even that many busy tables when we arrived. The waitress was either having a bad day or just impatient. I would ask her questions about the menu and she just look irritated the entire time. The food is 3.5 for me. It's tasty but nothing special, I can easily go to another restaurant without chain-link fences for the same caliber. Maybe the waitress was overworked but I just found a whole meal to be unpleasant and I do not plan on coming back. read more