It was my first time here at Sweet Rice on Redondo Beach Blvd. I was looking for some mango sticky…read morerice and found them from the results I ordered my food over the phone first but luckily they told me it would take about 20 minutes or so. And then when I came by to pick up my food, I instantly had some FOMO a lot of their savory food looked amazing. People reading some amazing looking noodle dishes nope definitely have to try those next time I am in town. There is a $10 minimum to hit for credit cards which I'm that I was able to hit. The mango sticky rice was great and I'm glad I came in and got some. There's plenty of parking in this giant plaza. Looks like a lot of great food options as well here. They're located in the corner of this shopping plaza where the Tokyo Central and main location is.

I came to try this place because I've heard so much rave about their mango sticky rice on tiktok. I…read moreLOVE mango sticky rice .. I always order it when I go to Thai restaurants or places that have it. So I HAD to try theirs. My husband and I went last Wednesday night to order the mango sticky rice but they had sold out already. (The worker recommended I call them prior to going there to see if they still have some available) The worker was nice and friendly. The next day, I went with my kids because now I HAD to try it. This time, I called prior to see if they still had some on hand. When we arrived to the restaurant, the mango sticky rice was already stacked in containers ready to go - which is new to me. I've never seen that before. I ordered 2, we didn't order anything else. Idk if I had a bad batch or what but my kids & I thought it was ehh. It was .. okay I guess? But it wasn't the best we've had. Probably an unpopular opinion because all the reviews I see state it's the best they've had and i just didn't taste that. We didn't even finish it. The worker the second time I went wasn't the friendliest either. Parking is great since it's part of a big shopping center. There's tables & chairs outside as well where you can eat, which is where my kids & I ate. Tables are shaded so that's good.

Such a great ice cream spot…read more Our go to items are .. Sweetie : ice cream with honey drizzle Honeymee : ice cream with a honeycomb *but what I usually do is ask for a sweetie with a honeycomb or a honeymee with honey drizzle. My husband has tried the shake too and it's just as good as the ice cream. It's such a simple dessert but sooo good. It may look "plain" but the taste is everything but plain. The ice cream and honey just go PERFECT together! Always a good treat.

The moment you step inside the ice cream shop, you are entering a cozy atmosphere where you find…read moreyourself feeling at home. The place has this classic ice cream shop feel with pastel aesthetics mixed into a modern clean vibe which mixes practicality with style. I LOVE the glass panel decoration and the front decor which are simple details yet convenient decoration. The options have an interesting range in diversity, from ice cream and drinks. Their combinations are so unique, blending trendy flavors like matcha, honey, and many more delicious flavors. My favorite flavor I have tried so far, was the Dalgona Affogato--which I picked because I was thinking of the squid games. The dessert was so smooth but the honey was slightly overbearing. If that is not to your preference, they have other options that can certainly fit to your taste buds. The ice cream is perfectly sweet and an excellent treat in this summer weather. The honey crisps placed on top of the ice were so little, which I wished they had a bit more since it tasted so good with the smooth ice cream. Another thing I hoped was for the affogato to be a bit bigger portion. But then again, I am unsure about the sizings of affogato since this is my first time trying it. Thank you Honeymee Gardena for the experiance, hoping to try more in the future. (Update: Making this edit because I accidentally spelled the cafe name wrong in my previous review which I apologize for. The typo was made because when I was writing the review, I was also very busy so I wrote everything in a hurry and wasn't able to make changes. And yes, this update took so long to be made because when I write reviews, especially in this case, I often do different reviews all at once.)

I got the strawberry matcha and it was real delicious, I think it might be one of the best matcha…read moredrinks I've had in a long time. The guy there was really sweet and I feel the place was nice on the service.

Super cute coffee shop in Gardena! Parking is a bit hard to find bc there are specific spots for…read moredifferent shops in the same plaza. But the cafe itself is large, spacious, open, and decorated really cutely. So many fun drinks but I had to get the Vietnamese egg coffee. I love that I was able to customize the sweetness and I chose 25% - perfectly not too sweet. The coffee itself is that super bold, delicious Vietnamese coffee and the milk makes it creamy. The lightly sweet egg topping makes it even creamier - a perfect treat for this summer heat! Staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and kind even while busy. Upbeat music plays through the speakers but it's not overly loud. Plenty of people studying/working comfortably as well.

I came here without having any prior knowledge of what rolled ice cream was and ordered the…read moreStrawberry Shawty, which is a mixture of strawberry ice cream and graham crackers. The making of the Strawberry Shawty turned out to be a mini show. The employee poured some cream and crushed graham crackers onto a super cold surface and molded the mixture into thin, curled sheets. The finished product was visually appealing. It looked like little pink roses in a cup. It tasted pretty good too. The service was very good. There was a sign that said credit cards are only accepted for transactions greater than $20. My order was much less than that, but they took my credit card payment without a fuss. Also, I told them I didn't want any toppings, but they encouraged me to add toppings since they were free. This spot is a cool place to check out for those who are looking for a unique ice cream experience.

Horrible service ordered at 9 o'clock and I am still here after closing waiting for my order. They…read morehave to know how to deal with a rush with people. They keep telling us 15 minutes and it's been over an hour. Get it together

We were in the area when I thought of stopping in for dessert. Beard Papa is the only place open…read morelate in the food court of Tokyo Central. They are open 10am to 8pm, daily. I ordered an original with vanilla filling. The pricing has remained the same but the size of the puff appears to be smaller. They used to be presented in a cardboard food "boat," like the ones used for French fries. Now the cream puffs are served in a larger size cupcake liner. Hmmmm. There was a steady stream of customers while we were there. Ok, bye.

Beard Papa's in Gardena is inside Tokyo Central, and you'll find it as you walk in on the right…read more It's a tiny little bakery corner with fresh cream puffs made in-house, which is awesome. They do have some really good cream puff flavors, the vanilla cream is my go-to, and my kids love the chocolate. The customer service needs some work. Every single time I've been there, it kind of feels like the staff is just not thrilled to help, and that vibe definitely takes away from the experience. I keep coming back because the cream puffs are delicious, but I really wish they'd at least crack a smile or make you feel a bit more welcome. I did see a fly on a cream puff once, and while they did toss it out after I pointed it out, it'd be great if they covered the pastries so that doesn't happen. And be prepared to wait a bit because they fill the puffs to order, which is nice for freshness but can slow things down.

Tried out this booth at ax chibi 2023…read more The price is reasonable for a bag of castella mini pieces. I tried the custard filled ones and they taste delicious. Right balance of sweetness. I liked how light the pieces are and not super oily. On another day, I tried the matcha parfait. I was worried that it might be too sweet. Fortunately, the sweetness wasn't overwhelming for me. The matcha ice cream had a great matcha flavor and the red bean paste filled castella bites were also yummy as well.

This place is located right as you walk into Tokyo Central and Main and they are cash only. I think…read moremost of their items sell for $6 or $5. I got 14 small, cream and matcha castellas for $6. Not all of them were hot or even warm when I received them, hence the four stars. However, the matcha one is really good! You can tell they use good matcha in their product - it's a deep green color, bold flavor, and slightly bitter (the dougbs sweetness blends well with it). The custard was good as well! Lightly sweet and creamy. Next I'll have to try their lemon custard :) and take more pictures!

Bamboo Charcoal Black Lemonade is definitely my favorite go to at this place…read more Service is always good. And always lots of parking. Their decor is so cool

Still great service, a plethora of tastee treats, a cute themed atmosphere, and all supporting a…read moregreat local family business! My son and I are in 4eva!

We drove over 90 mins in 5pm Friday primo freeway traffic to celebrate my son's graduation at Wagyu…read moreButcher. I had seen some social media posts raving about this place & with this being located in the South Bay area, I knew it was going to be worth the drive. There are 3 different courses to choose from, Tenma Omakase $50 - appetizers of pickled vegetables, beef soup, 5 varieties of wagyu meat, curry rice, today's dessert. Butcher Omakase $75 - appetizers of pickled vegetables, beef soup, US Wagyu sashimi, 7 varieties of meat, curry rice, today's dessert. Wagyu Omakase $90 - appetizers of pickled vegetables, beef soup, US Wagyu sashimi, 7 varieties of meat, curry rice, Chef's special dessert. You have a choice of beef curry or upgrading for A5 Wagyu sushi $10 & adding uni for another $10. I got the Butcher Omakase with the A5 Wagyu sushi topped with uni. They bring the big slab of wagyu sushi & literally torch it to give it an added flavor. It was definitely good but I would actually skip the uni as the creamy flavor of uni & the fatty wagyu flavor cancel each other out. It diminishes the greatness of 2 amazing ingredients. The beef soup is a consommé made from the wagyu bones/trimmings & it has such a richness, the bold umami flavor really leaves you speechless. The pickled vegetables and kimchi were okay. I would have preferred spinach goma-ae or something like a small cucumber & wakame salad. Each course of meat was slightly different. There were 3 different cuts of tongue, all good but the cut from the underside of the tongue was a bit chewy. As each course came, the meat quality & flavor kept getting better! All of us agreed that the best & the star of the Omakase is/was the Wagyu Sukiyaki!! The sweet smell of the sukiyaki sauce drizzled over the wagyu as it sizzled on the grill was drool-worthy. Once it was quickly cooked, the wagyu is dipped into the whipped sukiyaki cream! It looked so weird but it was absolutely heavenly!! You can order small bowl of ramen or extra cuts of different wagyu but the Sukiyaki Wagyu is not available a la carte or as an extra serving. Darn it! The dessert was a Hoji-cha purin (pudding or more like flan). I've never had Hoji-cha purin & it was actually as good if not better than matcha to end the scrumptious meal. The service there was top notch, each dish was explained well and they cooked the meat quickly with attention to detail, good presentation. Our waitress even came out from behind the counter to take pictures of our extended family by the wall sign next to the front door! Wagyu Butcher has a wrap around rectangular counter seating only so it is a bit tricky to seat in a big group. We had 6 of us and it was hard to have a conversation with everyone. The only problem I saw with this seating arrangement was how they accommodate guests in wheelchairs or special mobility devices. Maybe they have a table in the back corner that I didn't see from where I sat. We all want to go back again for the next special occasion dinner! It was worth every minute of the drove down & more!!

Highlights: - sirloin and hanging tender were good. We tend…read moreto like marinated meats - Wagyu filet was tender. On the small side Cons: - pork toro was chewy - liver sashimi was not as tender as I'd like it to be, still had connective tissue - Amount of time to grill was not straightforward. Need a better way of telling how long to grill