It had been years since our last visit, and with this chilly weather, I was really craving a good…read morebowl of ramen and this place absolutely hit the spot. We were the first ones in, and the staff made us feel so welcomed right away. One small moment that really stood out: they noticed the napkins at our table were a bit small, and without us even asking, one of the waiters came over with larger ones. It may seem like a little thing, but to me that kind of attentiveness and anticipation of a guest's needs speaks volumes. As for the food so, so good. I ordered the miso tonkotsu, my husband got the mentai tonkotsu, and we shared the chicken karaage... and OMG, the karaage was so incredibly delicious. Crispy, flavorful, just perfect. Everything about our experience felt warm and welcoming. We'll definitely be back

It was alright for the price, I got the standard tonkotsu ramen, the "normal" broth is a bit too…read moresalty for my liking. Service was great and food was just ok and a bit pricey for what you get. Taste : 6/10 Value : 6/10

Three times the charm, right? I'm definitely sticking with the spicy tan tan ramen. I order it…read moreabout two-thirds of the time, and it's definitely the first ramen I think of when I'm planning a visit. So it feels like I'm closing in on this and going all in. Got their cucumber slices as an appetizer and Diet Coke as my drink.

Came to this restaurant to meet friends and one of them recommended this place. The menu was easy…read moreon the eyes with different types of ramen, kastu curry, and other options and sides. I got the miso ramen. I'm a miso fan because of the rich flavor and broth. This broth was more subtle than I anticipated so for me it was alright. It was good but not like food wars good. My son liked my ramen more than me so he ate most of it. What I did like was chicken karaage with the dipping sauce and the dumplings. I was pleasantly impressed. The servers were attentive and friendly but shy maybe? Very quiet individuals. Overall it was good!

Gotta come to Gardena for youth sports? Then you gotta get ramen at Shinsengumi Hakata Ramen!…read more If you come before the rush, it is fast service, great food, and happy stomachs. A good amount of table seating, awesome staff, and you can practice your Japanese too

The karaage is super moist and flavorful. The curry bowls are huge! I ordered normal noodles and…read moresoup base for my ramen. In retrospect, I wish I got a heavier soup base. Good service and nice staff, but the wait is super long. This place is popular! Nice ambiance too. Makes me think of Japan!

I had a small issue with my takeout order at first, which was a bit frustrating, but the manager…read morehandled it really well. He fixed everything quickly and even offered me a drink for the inconvenience, which honestly made me and my wife super happy. That kind of service really turned things around for me and showed they care about their customers. I decided to give the place another shot after that and I'm glad I did. The shop is pretty small so I never got around to trying it before, but the food is really good and the service came through in the end. Definitely worth checking out and I'd come back again.

One of the best ramens I've ever had!…read more I was sat quickly at one of the window seats and ordered the delicious Tonkotsu ramen with a tea that I can't remember name of (it was very good). I was served quickly by Analyn and she checked up on me periodically whilst I enjoyed the food and ambiance. Definitely would recommend!

Lunch with some friends and this was their pick. It was a great one and I was very pleased with it…read more The parking was a little confusing as there was construction going on in the back area where parking and the front entrance is. It shares parking with a couple other business and the entrance is just off the alleyway off Carson. Construction in the back did halt some of the parking spaces and entrance on one side. I didn't know where the entrance was walking around the block which found out later that the entrance was where parking is. I believe you could get on the waitlist but it was still early during lunch time when we arrived that it wasn't necessary. The restaurant itself isn't that big. A good amount of Asian modern style seating. Menu is pretty limited but gets down to the punch. Ramen, a couple of rice dishes and starters. Basically it. They had some alcoholic drink options too. We started off with some beers, the crispy chicken which was really nice. Thick chunks of thighs lightly deep fried and served with a dipping sauce. Juicy and tender. Entrees, the tonkatsu which you could make into a combo that comes with a side salad, and with salmon poke bowl or spicy tuna bowl for an additional fee. The broth for the ramen was quite tasty and paired really well with everything that added to it. And very filling. Also had the pork rice bowl with pork chashu, green onions, poached egg, spinach on top of rice. That was quite tasty and filling as well. There's a small and large option. Lastly the vegan ramen with sesame miso broth, broccolini, corn, bean sprouts, soy meat, tofu, baby kale with chili oil. Food was quite tasty and very filling. Service was great with friendly staff. Didn't take long for the items to arrive. The place isn't that big so it does get busy.

Writing this review on the food we ordered - salmon poke and pork buns - because I know they are…read moreknown for their ramen. I was craving poke and my boyfriend came across this place. We ordered via third party app because the preparation of the poke sounded intriguing and different. The food came in cute packaging. When we opened the containers, in my opinion there was too much rice/quinoa to fish portion. I did enjoy the taste of the poke. It had bits of sour notes from the apple dressing, which is different from what you normally order with poke. The avocado balances out the sourness. And the poke surprisingly pairs well with quinoa. The pork buns were really delicious! It has that umami taste you look for when eating pork. The meat was very tender - easy to bite and chew. The bun was nice and soft - had good texture. And the onions that came on it was good. You don't get that oniony, bitter taste that lingers in your mouth. Overall, I enjoyed the food. Poke was good but idk if I'd order it again because the rice-fish portions are off. But I definitely need to try the ramen cos I know that's what they're known for.

This place is decent. They have a few other locations but this is the first one I'd been too. The…read moreramen is good, the service is good and the place is usually clean. There's plenty of parking so I'll definitely be back.

Perfect for a rainy day at home, I did take out. Walked in and greeted by friendly staff that…read morerecommended what I ordered. Sat down for about 10 min and waited (the place was full of diners) Brought my ramen and buns back home and enjoyed a delicious meal!

It doesn't look like it but the sushi here is actually pretty good the only downside was when I…read moreordered my food for pick up and asked for condiments they charged me extra even tho I purchased more than $50 worth of food and still asked for extra charge on condiments I thought that was crazy considered most sushi spots I've been too never charged me extra for it but like I said the sushi overall is good. I'm not sure about the staff but food I agree is good

Hidden gem alert in North Torrance If you're a Ramen lover…read moreand haven't tried Yamadaya Ramen yet, you're missing out. This quaint little spot sits in a small strip mall on 182nd Street & Crenshaw right next to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Parking is decent, and the cozy interior gives it that authentic neighborhood ramen shop vibe, although I usually order mine to-go. My wife and I always order the Tonkotsu Ramen. The pork broth is absolutely incredible -- rich, creamy and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of saltiness poured over perfectly cooked noodles. The bowl comes topped with: * Bamboo shoots * Diced green onion * Pork belly * Marinated egg halves * Braised pork * Mushrooms * Dried seaweed If you order takeout, they package the broth separately from the noodles and toppings so the noodles don't get soggy before you get home. The price is reasonable and honestly worth every penny, and the staff is always willing to assist with questions. Pro tip: I add Chef Troy's Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil for an extra level of flavor (purchased at Vons)

This place is really good. Best ramen in South Bay! I've tried all of them also just so I could…read morefigure out which one I'll be supporting. my previous favorite ramen spot was across the street but their ramen fell off recently. Doesn't taste the same. This place also has chicken broth ramen which isn't a typical option.

We were driving by today (Sunday) and thought we'd give this place a try. We generally enjoy ramen…read more Unfortunately our experience here was only fair. I had the Rich Chicken Ramen and the Karaage Chicken. As others have said, the ramen noodles were undercooked and lacks flavor. The broth was very salty and left a horribly bad taste in my mouth. I don't know if they use MSG and when. I asked their response was "what is that." The chicken was fair and also a bit undercooked. Service was okay but I have to say the restaurant had a lonely negative vibe, maybe since there was only one other customer and it was a rainy day. I don't recall ever posting a negative review about ramen. But my experience here was underwhelming and I Cooke wait to drink a lot of water to wash down the bad taste.

We used to do Santouka once a month or so in the Santa Monica Mitsuwa. We were in Torrance for a…read moreconvention and looking for the best ramen in town. We were happily surprised to find a Mitsuwa with Santouka just two blocks away. The ramen was magnificent. Possibly better than in SM. Broth is incredibly rich and the noodles are firm with a bit of chew. We shared a pork bowl and couldn't stop eating it. Best ramen in the LA area. Hopefully we can get back to Torrance within the year.

Solid ramen spot and satisfies the craving! The staff was very polite and know how to make a…read moredelicious bowl of ramen, would definitely be a place I would stop by if I wanted ramen. The location is prime, especially if you are doing some grocery shopping as well. It is a lively area and really adds to the vibe!

Loved Loved Loved the food and attentive staff. The young men serving us worked fast and kept us…read moreinformed when our table would be ready. We wanted to sit at a table, rather than the counter. I learned this place stays open late on the weekends and this is where many restaurant staff come to eat! This place is tiny, yet cozy. The tables are placed a bit close, but you still have privacy. She shared the gyoza which was crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. One friend ordered the yakisoba and I tasted it which was very good, I will order it next time. My other friend ordered the mabo tofu which I also had a chance to taste and I could easily understand why my friend says this dish is her comfort food. I ordered the Tan Tan Ramen and it was so good! I took half home to share with my husband. There are so many other dishes I want to try next time! Free parking on the lot. We had to wait 15 minutes for a table, which was totally ok. because the food was so good! Prices are reasonable too. OH! They have Happy Hour!!!

We frequented the place quite often when kids were younger and obsessed with their fried rice…read more Since then, the older gentleman who owned the establishment has retired and it changed hands many times. Today we decided to revisit the restaurant for old time's sake. Inside, the main wall was repainted with a new mural. The annual LA Marathon posters, pinned by the staff who participated in the events, were also gone. Nonetheless, it retained its traditional izakaya décor with its counter seating alongside some regular tables. The staff were all new but still very courteous and brought the menu and water right away. New items were added but the core dishes remained the same. For this visit, we ordered our regular items and they arrived in 10 minutes: Eboshi Mini Trio with Shio Ramen, Fried Rice and Gyoza: The fried rice was still top notch, with slightly firm texture, not too oily, and pleasantly seasoned. The Shio Ramen with its clear broth was nicely savory. The thin noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chashu pieces were tender. To complement the set, the gyozas with their delicate wraps had nicely burnt bottoms, and flavorful fillings. Champon Ramen: A complex ramen with an assortment of meat, veggies and seafood. There were sliced pork pieces, shrimps, squids, cabbage, onions, snow peas and many more. The clear broth was quite savory and enriched by oil from sauteed ingredients. The noodles had a very nice texture and were a tad al dente. We were amazed that after all these years, the restaurant retained its original taste and flavor. We found out the reason why while exiting the restaurant: The young cook from two decades ago is now running the open kitchen as head chef. Great food and still reasonable prices. It was totally worth revisiting.