I really like this place for the food. My favorite is the mackerel combo with cold soba. It's the perfect amount of food and the fish is very good. The downside is that it's a bit pricey :(. Lots of parking, service is kind of slow but the inside is clean and is good for small groups or a date. read more

Fukagawa - Mackerel combo - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Small, traditional feel, Japanese restaurant in Gardena. I wide selection of food to choose from including lots of sets which I love. It's like a mix and match of chicken, tempura, soba or udon, with rice, salad and miso. I love those types of options and this place does that well. We went on a Sunday for lunch. Busy! You just stand in line. No reception or list. I think that's awkward. Need something to manage the wait. It's odd. Service is friendly. The food can take awhile to come out. It's also not the type of place where they will check-in on you or refill your water. You have to yell out. Big parking lot with lots of stores to shop around too. read more

Fukagawa - Chicken Cutlet Plate with 1/2 soba. Fills you up. - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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I stopped in Friday to try their weekday Lunch Special which today happens to be a 2pc shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura over rice with miso soup and a half order of udon (or soba). The staff seemed busy despite only a few tables being filled, but I was seated quickly and ordered quickly. The decor and ambiance is very clean and Japanese inspired with a display of Japanese wood joining techniques in the back. The staff are courteous and friendly, answering when called. Food took a while to come out but it arrived hot. I received a box with tempura and rice, tentsuyu (tempura dip), miso soup, udon, and small section of mixed vegetables. The miso soup is fantastic, full bodied with plenty of tofu and nori. The udon was the most disappointing with a little to much bite in the noodle, a lack of unami, and the vegetable being lifeless. The tempura was good but heavily improved with the sweet and salty tentsuyu. It. For vegetable tempura I had half a shittake mushroom, and a large and small shishito pepper. I was expecting to hate the pepper, but it was good, not a lot of harsh flavors and the light tempura breading really helps the texture. The shrimp wasn't super fresh, but the flavor of the shrimp was still there which was fantastic. However the shrimp skin was a little rough and jagged, which could be an issue with preparation. All in all, a pretty good meal. Lovely in the area but nothing to drive far out for. read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Love this place in a strip mall in Gardena. The food is legit. The lunch specials are great. I will definitely be back. I had the special combo with fish and it was a little of everything I wanted: some mackerel, miso, pickles, 1/2 soba (you can also pick udon), a california roll and white rice. read more

Came here on a Friday around 7 pm. You can make a reservation on Yelp beforehand. There's plenty of parking in the large lot shared by many businesses, a lot of them Japanese. We were greeted and sat immediately. We were warned that food may take longer than normal due to a chef calling out. We appreciated the information but found that everything went pretty smoothly for our party of 2. I asked our server whether we should get the Japanese breakfast combo or the special combo since I wanted to try here specifically for the combo. He said if I was looking for a bigger meal, the special combo would be best. I decided to go with the special fish combo with mackerel while my sister got the special pork fillet cutlet combo. Our server said he liked the cold soba better than hot so we chose cold soba. The combo also comes with a 4 piece California roll, salad, miso soup, and rice. They also had a small menu of extras that I don't see on their website, but it has other common Japanese appetizers. We ordered the fried chicken (karaage). We were presented with everything pretty quickly, I took my photo around 7:18 pm lol. Everything was delicious. The mackerel was simple, salty, and umami but I did enjoy the pork cutlet just a little bit more with the sauce and mustard. The cold soba was excellent, I was very happy we got that. The salad and California roll added some nice freshness, as did the shredded cabbage served with the karaage and pork cutlet. Both meats were fried perfectly, very crispy and not soggy at all. My sister and I have non-stop talked about this meal. It was so delicious and the price wasn't too bad. I have been very into eating a good variety of small dishes for meals, so I have been making some iterations at home. I'll maybe try to do this sometime because each item is pretty simple on its own, but ordering it here is 100% worth it. Will be back! read more

Fukagawa - Pork fillet cutlet combo, karaage, and special fish combo with mackerel - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

TL;DR - great quality, awesome place for Japanese breakfast This place is an amazing spot for Japanese breakfast. For those who haven't had Japanese breakfast before, you're going to be in for a treat. They serve basically anything you'd eat any other time of the day (rice, egg, fish, noodles, tofu, etc) but for breakfast and in smaller portions (think tapas). The quality is good and they have a reputation for that. I came here because I had a weird craving for Natto. It's essentially fermented soy beans. It has a strong smell, it's sticky, slimy, with stringy strands.. rich earthy flavor.... and you're probably thinking I'm weird but it's an acquired taste and I cannot find it anywhere else lol. As for the service, it's very fast, and they're very polite. Nice ambiance. Perfect for a gathering. The food is why we come back. Pricing is reasonable but a little on the high side if you're coming for breakfast. Worth it IMO! read more

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Tasty, authentic, friendly....like eating in someone's home. This spot is in a Gardena shopping center I've known well for a popular dim sum restaurant. But never mind! Fukugawa has a great menu. I had the Special with salmon, udon, miso soup, salad, rice, and California roll. At $24 it's well priced and ample. People wait to get in! Worth it. Then for matcha at Pruvia coffee bar. This shopping center is where families and hipsters co-mingle. Yum! read more

Fukagawa - Special !!!! Salmon, hot udon, miso soup, Calif roll, salad, rice. You will be very happy. - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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I am always looking for some traditional Japanese food like my mother always made for me that most restaurants don't serve. This is the place! Kimpira, hiyayakko..more. I came a little close to closing and maybe wht my Saba was dry. My mother's salmon was dry as well. The service was fast and the staff was very welcoming! The place is spacious and they also.have outside seating. read more

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I loooove Japanese breakfast!! This is the best spot in the South Bay to get a traditional Japanese breakfast! So delicious, light, healthy and satisfying. I got the C Combo with Grilled Fish. You can choose between salmon, mackerel, or Spanish mackerel. I chose salmon. The combo comes with the grilled fish, rice, miso soup, tofu, Japanese pickles, seaweed, and egg. You can also choose how you want your egg cooked. I recommend getting it as dashimaki style which is like a Japanese style rolled omelette with a delicious dashi flavor. Everything was soooo good, especially the salmon which was cooked very well and had a delightful smoky flavor. It wasn't dry at all. I felt like I was back in Japan. My husband also really enjoyed his Japanese breakfast combo D steak which was basically the same as mine but with steak instead of fish, and with additional natto. We will definitely be back! Service was excellent! Quick, attentive, and friendly! Follow them on IG @fukagawa_LA to get 5 percent off your bill! FYI: They prefer cash payment. Parking: free in Pacific Square plaza lot. They're in the corner next to Bowl Thai Grill. read more

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If you're craving Japanese home-style cooking, this spot is worth a visit. The only downside is that the portions are quite small, so you'll probably need to order multiple dishes to feel full -- which makes it feel a bit pricey. In Japan, smaller portions are the norm, but since this is in the U.S., I wish they were a little more generous with the serving sizes. read more

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When you're craving Japanese breakfast in the States, there aren't too many options out there. Thankfully, Fukagawa exists in Gardena, and what a gem it is! I've been here twice now, and both times I've ordered their breakfast menu set (they have a variety of menu options). I prefer to get the breakfast combo D (grilled fish) which comes with: - grilled fish, with option of salmon, mackeral, or spanish mackeral for additional $ - rice, egg (cooked to your preference), natto, miso soup, cold tofu, japanese pickles This time I also ordered a half order of their mountain yam soba noodles, which turned out to be the same price as a full size portion..?! Lol noted for future - just get the full size and share it with someone! The food is cooked to perfection; fish is grilled perfectly, natto is extra slimy, tofu is fresh and miso soup is yummylicious. Absolutely nothing to complain about - if you're craving Japanese breakfast OR just Japanese comfort food in general, I def recommend this spot. Parking is easy, it's in a large plaza with other stores/restaurants. read more

Fukagawa - Mountain yam soba - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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After going to Japan earlier this year, we've been craving Japanese food a lot. We found this place on Yelp and it seemed pretty authentic and exactly what we were looking for. The menu has a good variety, food came out fast and everything tasted great. It was also a good value for the portions. Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for Japanese food. read more

Fukagawa - Special pork cutlet - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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My wife and I stopped by Fukagawa for a late lunch around 3:00 p.m. on a Sunday, and the restaurant was completely empty. Since we'd been snacking throughout the earlier part of the day day, we weren't hungry enough to each get an entree, so we decided to share one of their special combos and also try the octopus carpaccio from the izakaya menu. We ordered the fish combo with mackerel and a side of cold soba noodles. The combo also came with four California rolls, miso soup, and a large bowl of rice -- more than enough food for the two of us to leave feeling very full. The portion size is generous, and while it may seem a bit pricey at first glance, you're definitely getting a lot of food. The mackerel was grilled beautifully -- lightly crisped skin, nicely salted, and full of flavor. If you order it, just be mindful that there are quite a few small bones. The disposable chopsticks they provide are fairly thick, which makes it a little tricky to cleanly pull the meat off the bones, so take your time. I also really enjoyed the cold soba, which was cooked to the perfect texture. The dipping sauce paired well with a touch of the included wasabi -- subtle, balanced, and refreshing. My only regret was the octopus carpaccio. The octopus itself was no different from what you'd find on a piece of nigiri, just sliced a bit differently. It had some excess moisture -- almost like it hadn't been fully pressed, which made it less pleasant to eat. I also wasn't a fan of the sriracha dotted on top of each piece, as it overwhelmed the flavor of the octopus. That said, I'd absolutely return for the special combo. read more

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My cousin came to visit and my dad took us both out for Japanese food because she said the food in Pasadena has been cream cheesified. When we walked in she said it smelled right. All I could smell was dashi and shoyu so I couldn't disagree with that statement. The service is a little slow so be ready to settle in. Personally, I thought it was worth it. The parking outside is plentiful and I've never noticed a time limit. I got the mackerel Japanese breakfast with natto and dashi maki. It was sublime. The natto tastes fresh. I've been looking for a place for breakfast so this was a treat. Enjoy! read more

I've dined here several times with my family, and every time I'm so pleased by their great service and delicious, authentic Japanese food. The restaurant has casual but comfortable vibe, great for groups or families. The menu has a great variety of Japanese cuisine dishes, and there's a happy hour menu too. This time I had their cold soba noodles with vegetable tempura. The noodles were delicious, and I enjoyed every slurp. The tempura was fried perfectly. It was hot, crispy, and so yummy! read more

Fukagawa - Vegetable Tenzaru Soba - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Perfect spot to curb your Japanese breakfast cravings! Loved the cozy/minimal Japanese interior; felt like I got a little taste of Japan in Gardena. I got the Combo C with grilled fish (salmon): $19.75 lunch price & my husband got the Chicken Cutlet set (Wednesday daily special): $20.50 lunch price. I'm a sucker for teishoku sets since I love balanced meals and these hit the spot! I noticed that I barely drank water while eating my meal, so I thought everything was perfectly seasoned. Food can take awhile to come out, but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't much of an issue for us. Def keep that in mind if you're trying to squeeze a meal in during your lunch break. Highly recommend stopping by for late breakfast/lunch if you can :). Parking: shares the same parking lot as Tokyo central and other businesses. Parking can get a little tough during peak hours, but it's fairly large! read more

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I was looking for a Japanese Restaurant like Ootoya in NYC, where it's like Japanese home cooked food, and I found this place. Very quiet place with few customers when we went for early dinner. I wanted to try steak jyu, but they said they are out of it. So we tried vegetable tempura, katsu curry and pork ginger sauteed plate. Still good, cleared every thing. Not as satisfying as Ootoya, but still hits that Japanese home cooked food craving. Coming back? Maybe after shopping at Tokyo Central next door. read more

Fukagawa - Katsu Cutlet Curry, Pork Ginger Sauteed Plate - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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How did I frequent this plaza and never discover Fukagawa? Fukagawa is a quiet, homely restaurant serving a variety of Japanese food. Getting noticed by the staff took a while by the door, and they gave my friend and I ample time to order - appreciated given the amount of items on there. I had their Special Pork Fillet Cutlet Combo, and it came with a variety of items: California Roll (4pc) - Delicious! I'm not excited easily by a "basic" staple, but the flavor and presentation here was clean! The soy sauce and wasabi was a perfect garnish, too. - Udon - At recommendation of server. I had this over their soba. The broth had a delectable umami taste, and I enjoyed slurpin' it like I did as a child - one strand at a time! - Miso Soup - Perfectly seasoned, not too salty, not skimpy with ingredients - literally everything you'd desire from a miso soup! - Pork Fillet - I'm not a fan of pork, but this... I'm a fan of! This paired surprisingly well with lemon - the first time I've ever had it this way. Of course, there's also rice and a side salad, with the salad being a tad too sweet from the dressing - a common dislike of mine. The rice, though, was super fluffy! Overall, the cost is on the higher end, but for the quality dished out here, I'd gladly come back! Even had the sesame seeds, extra condiments, and the most friendly staff! Even learned a few Kanji character :) read more

Fukagawa - Special Pork Fillet Cutlet Combo - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is usually packed with customers. I enjoy coming here as I feel like I'm traveling in Japan again. Quaint atmosphere with old fashioned decor inside. The food is fairly good. I ordered salmon, as did my friend, and neither of us appreciated having to deal with removing big bones in the salmon. Plus I found my salmon to be too fishy. The soba was good in the hot broth. The waitress did not refill the water, not even once, but came by several times to ask if we were done with our food, eager to remove the plates. We felt rushed & ultimately did not finish all the food as we thought she wanted us out. But there was nobody waiting to be seated so not sure what the rush was... I probably will not come back as often as I had frequented this place in the past after this experience. read more

Fukagawa - Special plate with hot soba - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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My son was looking for an authentic style Japanese izakaysa style restaurant that serves oyako don and it just so happens that one of my bookmarked Japanese restaurants in Gardena serves oyako don and it was decided where we were going. Located on Redondo beach blvd in the Tokyo Central plaza is fukagawa. They have a pretty extensive menu with a variety of specials. From katsu's, curry's , teriyaki plates, tempura combinations, Japanese style breakfasts and even a reasonable steak combination plate. My son was focused and stayed with the oyako J'yu which is a carefully prepared chicken in a scrambled egg and onions in a sweet sukiyaki style broth with a boxed container of steamed rice. I went with a similar item except with a pork katsu. My wife went with the deep fried oyster combination which came with a salad, miso soup, hot or cold soba or udon, a cabbage salad and 4 pieces of California roll. My daughter a similar combo but with chicken teriyaki. All in all everything was prepared deliciously and with quality in the forefront. The service was typical Japanese, they serve you everything and pretty much leave you alone and even at payment, they don't rush or push you away and when you are ready you just go to the register to pay. Very typical of an authentic Japanese restaurant. read more

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Excellent spot for Japanese breakfast. This spot is tucked in the corner of the plaza. They have a nice outdoor seating area and cozy inside area. This place is legit. This place takes me back to Japan. I love Japanese breakfast. It's a well balanced meal with many small dishes. The meal is presented nicely. I like how simple and healthy the food is. One thing that impressed me was how kid friendly this place is. They have at least 3 highchair and kids bowl. Overall, the service was great and the food was delicious. I would definitely come back here for their breakfast menu. read more

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We used to come here all the time, and decided to come here again. Same great taste I remember. Great authentic Japanese restaurant . Nothing fancy, but good food. Service was pretty quick considering it was very busy and had to wait for an open table. We decided to order the combo sets which come with salad, California roll, miso soup, rice, choice of soba or udon and your choice of meat. I decided to get the salmon and my son decided to get the cutlet. Salmon was a little salty but still good and lots of food. Son loved the cutlet. Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Will come back again. read more

Fukagawa - Special cutlet combo - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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If you're looking for reliable, no-frills Japanese food that actually hits, Fukagawa in Gardena is our go-to. We've been coming here for years, and it always delivers. It's one of the first places we found in the corner of the Tokyo plaza and the rest was history. Each time I go, I'm torn between two classics: the steak combo and the katsu-don. The steak comes just right, juicy and well-seasoned, with enough sides that you feel like you're getting your money's worth. The katsu-don is comforting, the breading crisp, the rice solid, and that sauce is just right. I love the bento set look just because it makes eating simpler? What surprises people (but doesn't surprise us) is the sukiyaki here. My wife swears by it. She's vegetarian, and they do a great job making it work for her. We also usually order the egg dish, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) or sometimes tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice), which is another underrated option that rounds out the meal really well. Other things I appreciate: the staff are friendly, the vibe is familiar (not flashy, more "this feels like home"), and the classics are done well. We've also tried breakfast combos and other sets here. People often talk about how Fukagawa nails the Japanese breakfast experience in LA, and I agree. Also it looks like Puka visited the place for those that are big LA Rams fans. Things aren't perfect. Sometimes it's busy, sometimes the portions feel a little light depending on what you order, and a few items can be hit or miss. Still, the hits far outweigh anything else. If I were to give advice: come hungry, maybe share a couple items so you can try more, and definitely give sukiyaki a shot if you haven't. It's our little secret. In short: solid Japanese home-style food, friendly service, consistent enough that this place is more than just a restaurant we like. It's our local staple. read more

We came here on New Year's Day since most other businesses in the area were closed. We wanted some soba to celebrate the new year so settled on Fukagawa after searching on Yelp. My husband and I ordered the udon with tempura set, and the cold soba with tempura set. It did take awhile to get our food since the kitchen seemed to be backed up. When the food came I noticed the portion size was small for the price. The tempura had a heavy batter and the cold soba was unfortunately overcooked and soggy. For an authentic Japanese restaurant this was quite disappointing, I had pretty high expectations. Our bill came out to be around $58 with tip. This is quite expensive considering the small portions and mediocre food. Since there's so many dining choices in this area, I would likely not return. read more

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This was my 2nd time visiting and it was great! The food feels nice, fresh, and very authentic. The service is amazing also, they're super friendly & attentive to their customers. My friend and I really wanted to try their breakfast, it didn't disappoint!! I'd love to come back here again soon!!! read more

Fukagawa - C Combo with Grilled Fish & D Combo with Grilled Fish - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Had lunch here with friends. Parking was easy. Everything in my bento was delicious, just wished that my salmon didnt have bones but I was able to pick them out. Price was a bit up there but ingredients were fresh and high quality. Staff were kind and attentive. read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I went here for the second time recently with my 90 year old nisei grandma, and she approves :D First time I got the mochi udon (one of my all times favs), second time I got the udon and vegetable tempura (so good, like two meals in one). There's a lot of options on the menu, and some more uncommon meals like tororo. It's a little pricey, but most of the food have multiple components, like udon and tempura, or the Japanese breakfast. The food and interior is very authentic, old fashioned and cozy, and the staff is really nice. read more

Fukagawa is located in the same plaza as Tokyo Central & Main, in a hidden corner with a large shared parking lot. If you are facing Tokyo Central, then Fukagawa would be in the right hand corner. I have been wanting to try Fukagawa because of their traditional Japanese breakfast, which they serve all day. So since my husband, our little girl dog and I happened to be shopping in this plaza, we decided to grab an early dinner here since my husband kind of skipped lunch and I had an early lunch. It just worked out perfectly that Fukagawa has an outdoor, dog friendly space that is covered but with glass ceilings, it will not give you shade from the sun during the day. We came here around 4:15 pm and sat at a table right outside. My husband went inside to let a server know that we would like to dine outside. That server brought out menus right away and asked if we would like any drinks, such as water to start. Then he came back right away with water for the 2 of us (I had a cup for our little girl so I just poured water in it for her). After looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: Breakfast Set C with grilled fish, $19.75 prior to tax- This breakfast set comes with steam rice, one egg (my husband requested sunny side up when asked how he would like his egg cooked), miso soup, fish (my husband picked mackerel) a side of cold tofu and pickled vegetables. I couldn't decide what I wanted, even though I wanted to try their breakfast, so my husband said he would order this and we could share. I liked the grilled mackerel and cold tofu. I think the amount of food was plenty for one person. My husband liked his food. Special Chicken Teriyaki Combo with Noodles, $24 prior to tax- I ended up deciding to go with a combination food that comes with 4 pieces of cut California roll, steamed rice, miso soup, salad, pickled vegetables and your choice of either udon or soba noodles. You can also pick hot or cold. I opted for hot soba noodles. The miso soup was perfectly seasoned and so was the hot soba noodles. Both really were just right for the cold early evening/ late afternoon we dined. The teriyaki chicken was more on the savory side. I thought it was okay but felt it was a little on the smokey side but my mom enjoyed it (I took some of the chicken and California roll home since this was a lot of food). ---------------------------------- (Total= $48.23 after tax, prior to tip) I really liked the food. Wait time for our food to be brought out to us was not too long and the portion size of each meal really is more than enough for one person, so I can understand why the prices are a bit high. Our server only came out once to offer us water but he never really came back to check up on us. Another lady, who brought out our meals did check up on us and was so nice to bring us hot water, She also gave us a refill after we had paid. My husband figured that since we were sitting outside that maybe this is why our server had forgotten about us. But they weren't really too busy inside... But anyway, I do like Fukagawa and would come back here again in the near future. Also, if you follow Fukagawa on Instagram, you can get an additional 5% discount on your meal and every visit thereafter. read more

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Small place hidden inside a square. Authentic Japanese food - we got the combo bento plates. Tons of food - around $25 each. Seems expensive but you get a lot of food. The food was good and just what my sister needed coming back from Idaho where there is no Japanese food. I had the tonkatsu with salad, miso soup, cabbage, rice, and California roll. Everything was good. I want to try the ginger pork next. They didn't have a bento combo with it though. read more

Visited Fukugawa because my girlfriend and I wanted an authentic Japanese breakfast and had a great experience. As always your experience will vary, as many other reviews have stated negative food quality or service, but on my visit I experienced none of this. As I came on a Thursday morning on a weekday, there was no wait and plenty of seats. The servers were attentive and food came out pretty quickly. The interior of the restaurant is totally Japanese, with wood pillars and beams making it feel homey like a traditional Japanese home. Each day of the week has a different lunch special, and on Thursday that happened to be the Katsu and Udon set menu. Like traditional Japanese breakfast, there are many different small dishes and flavors that you can try. I especially liked the udon broth, as it was light to go with he heavy breaded katsu. Overall I had a fantastic experience and left pretty satisfied. read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Breakfast - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Finally, Fukagawa, the best restaurant I've never tried. Classic concept, menu of classic, all flawlessly executed. Veggie-forward Ohitashi features beautifully boiled spinach, savory broth, bonito flakes for an extra layer of umami. Dashi Maki is a the classic dashi-soaked egg-spiral. Nasu Agedashi - love the fried eggplant. Zaru Soba has just the right texture, a good base for all the small plates, best with an order of Eringi Tempura, these juicy king mushrooms. Saba is the protein to my soba, a meaty mackerel, simply broiled to bring out the firm, fishy flavor. Mochi ice cream is what it is. Skip it in favor of the freshest Warabimochi, dusted with peanut or matcha. It's rare that a multi-page menu isn't a hit or miss - Fukagawa doesn't miss. They master every element, and I love the quite perfection of every dish. read more

Food: ohhhhh boy, came here with my boyfriend and his parents, it was my first time meeting them and I was sooo nervous, so I paid very little attention to what I was eating. I'm glad it was light Japanese breakfast, not sure if I could've digested other heavy foods well haha. Other than the fact that everyone was so sweet and kind and the meetup went very well, the food was good too! You can choose your fish and how you like your eggs cooked - I prefer sunny side up but my bf chose dashimaki the egg roll. Overall, it was a nice mix of good comfort dishes (but I think I can make the same at home) Price: my bf's parents were so sweet and graciously paid for our meals, the lunch time breakfast combos ranged from 12 to 22, while dinner time combos ranged from 13 to 23 Ambiance: located in the far right corner of a big Japanese mall plaza, it is nicely tucked away. The inside is actually fairly big with about 15-20 tables and there were even outdoor seating areas too. Decorated in somewhat more traditional Japanese design, it's very cozy and quaint, great to come with friends or partner or even your future in-laws for hearty meals Service: great, the servers were mostly middle aged Japanese women, who were so kind and friendly. We wanted to bring out a cake from different bakery to quickly celebrate my bf's birthday, but they said they would have to charge a fee, just fyi Parking: since it is part of a large outdoor plaza with tokyo central market, there's plenty of parking spots, no worries about finding an available spot, but you might have to park a little farther away on weekends, since it gets pretty crowded read more

Fukagawa - Japanese breakfast C combo with salmon and sunny side up egg - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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I loved how the special combos came with lots of different food. The chicken katsu was very tender and crispy. The croquettes were good but nothing special as the inside was just potato no other veggies. The udon was really good along with the California rolls. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and traditional vibes. The sukiyaki looks good I might have to splurge and get that next time. read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

We came here primarily for the breakfast sets. We made reservations and they were able to accommodate a toddler and twins in stroller plus 4 adults easily. The servers were very nice and fawned over the twins who are like right now at peak cuteness. The place is like an old school Japanese bento box place. It's got an extensive menu full of things I want to eat. I ultimately settled on a steak set cooked medium rare. Hubby went with their grilled fish breakfast set with natto. Overall, their food is predictably good and comforting, even the kid's set with gyoza and french fries! The only complaint my brother and I had (we both got the same food) was the steak was overcooked and dry on the edges - the rest of it was good. Pricing is fair and it's a nice, nostalgic stop. Definitely still a recommend for the experience that we had. Check it out! read more

Easy parking since it shares a huge parking lot with other businesses it's in the corner pocket past Sweet Rice and across from Bowl Thai Grill. Had the breakfast combo which was surprisingly filling. Definitely a must if you're craving Japanese breakfast. The cutlet and katsu looked good also! DISAPPOINTMENT - They charge us for the dinner rate and not the lunch rate and I didn't noticed until I left. Pretty sad because we were there well before 2pm - The Yelp reservation/waitlist app worked but they don't seem to abide by it? Overall, happy and satisfied with the service. Tables were cleaned and they were attentive despite how busy they were during lunch read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Good good and service. Great udon and Japanese dishes! Very clean and large menu with lots of parking

Came in for lunch with two friends. The place was only half full, but service was super slow. Our food didn't come out for almost an hour, and no one said a word about the delay. When it finally arrived, the server just dropped it off no apology or explanation. When we were ready to leave, we asked for the check. He brought it over but never came back to take our card. I tried waving him down, but he was busy chatting with a coworker like he'd completely forgotten about us. Ended up walking over just to pay so we could finally leave. Food was okay, nothing special definitely not worth the wait. Sadly, the poor service really ruined the experience. read more

Lived in Gardena all my childhood. Moved to OC in 1979. I've never EVER been here! Luckily, I met a friend who was coming from Pasadena half way and she wanted Japanese food. We were thinking about getting a tempura plate, but consulted the waitress and she said the grilled fish breakfasts are great! So we went with that. Everything was VERY tasty and the restaurant was packed when we left at 12:30 p.m. I'd come here again in a heartbeat. Our server was extremely pleasant. On the receipt I have, it says "Lunch U" served us. We were there on 06-08-24 as soon as they opened. read more

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Great service and ambiance reminds me of being in Japan. Overall good food but small portions. read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

It's never too crowded at Fukagawa, and we love the fact that we can drop in to get delicious and simple food here. Service is usually very friendly, although sometimes it can get a bit slow. Another reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the timing of the food being served. Last time the two of us went, my husband had almost finished his meal by the time I got mine. I picked at his food while waiting, but it was not ideal. read more