The restaurant has a very old school Japanese vibe. Has a good amount of tables for two or a bigger group. The service is okay. A small family run restaurant so things can be timed weird but the people are very friendly. The food is good. I ordered the special tonkatsu combo plate. The cold udon is delicious. The tonkatsu is crunchy and juicy. Made very well. Overall a solid 4.7 read more

Fukagawa - Special Tonkatsu plate with cold udon. - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Party of two for lunch. Arrived as the restaurant opened and shown our seats promptly. They were out of soba for oyaku jyu combo so went with the udon. Friend order chicken katsu and was told they were out of cali rolls and subbed for gyoza. My lunch arrived much in advance, their lunch arrived incomplete. The rest of the order arrived as we were finishing up the meal and they had to take the rest to go. Staffing was sparse which could've contributed to the pacing and service. The food quality was just okay. My chicken was a bit tough and the udon noodle was a little bloated in the broth. The miso soup was a bit salty. Probably my fault as I waited to eat for our full order to arrive. Been here before and the food quality was good; providing a simple but tasty home cooked vibe. This time not so much. read more

I came here for lunch and there was no wait. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It was nice that I can bring my dog for patio seating. I ordered the special fish combo with salmon, cold soba, soup, salad, and cali rolls. The food came out pretty quick. I was surprised how good the salmon was and everything tasted clean/healthy. This combo is enough food to share between 2 people. I would come back again to try other items on the menu. It is a bit on the pricey side but worth the try! read more

Fukagawa - special fish combo with salmon - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

I went for dinner and it was busy inside. I ordered the chicken katsu plate which comes with rice, miso soup, & Japanese pickles. I was so happy with my choice. The katsu was crispy & not greasy and it was a decent amount of chicken. Definitely a filling plate for dinner, so come hungry. read more

Fukagawa - Katsu Chicken Plate - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Hidden in the inner corner of a shopping plaza in Gardena, the restaurant features Japanese-style décor, a 15-person party room, and enough space to accommodate 60 guests. When we arrived for lunch, the place was quite festive with a mixture of young people, families with kids, and an ongoing lunch party with senior ladies. Luckily, we were able to get the last table, and the friendly waiter brought the water and menus right away. After browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items: Special Fish Combo (Spanish Mackerel): The Spanish mackerel was nicely grilled but lightly seasoned. It had quite a few bones, which took a little bit out of the enjoyment of the meal. The udon noodles had a very nice texture, however the broth was on the bland side. The California rolls were well made and flavorful. Tempura Combo: The shrimps were tender, however, the battered outer layer of the tempura was a tad thick and not quite airy. Like Fish Combo, the udon had a bland broth, and the California rolls were fine. Our main issue was the 50-minute wait time for the meals. As a courtesy, the restaurant definitely should have informed us about the delay. read more

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We made a reservation for 12:45 PM, just before they closed for their afternoon break at 2 PM (they reopen at 5 PM for dinner), and everything went smoothly. We both ordered the special fish combo, which came with mackerel, salmon, rice, salad, miso soup, and a half order of soba. Unfortunately, they ran out of the California rolls, but they were happy to substitute them with gyozas, which turned out to be a great swap! The service was a little on the slower side, but the food was definitely worth the wait. Both the salmon and mackerel were cooked perfectly, the soba had a nice chewy texture, and the meal felt balanced and satisfying. The gyozas were also crispy and flavorful. The restaurant has a cozy, authentic Japanese vibe that makes you feel like you're dining at a neighborhood spot in Japan. read more

Fukagawa - Special Fish Combo with Salmon and 1/2 Soba - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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Premier find for excellent Japanese cuisine. My girlfriend and I came here for an early Saturday dinner after a day on the water in Long Beach. When we arrived luckily there was no wait and were sat immediately. Luckily it was only a couple moments before a party of maybe 12 arrived behind us for dinner. Our host and server were helpful and efficient. We quickly scanned through their menu and decided on their combos (pork cutlet and tempura) Our trays of paradise quickly arrived and looked beautiful! ( see attached for reference ) i loved the balanced presentation and blend of flavors. Each tray had some miso, a 4 bite California roll, some rice, soba noodles, broth, wasabi and ginger. Mine came with some dipping sauce for the tempura. Considering the amount of food I was very satisfied. The tempura was gorgeously crafted with semi thin crisped batter, and a decent amount portioned. I was mostly amazed by my girlfriends pork plate. Their crisp cutlet had beautifully made with an easy crunchy exterior and soft tender pork savory to taste. All elements complimented each other perfectly. Their soba was also good quality and a nice touch to an already balanced dinner. While I was exactly stuffed after dinner, i was still impressed with their entree presentation, quality of food, calming ambiance and great service. read more

Fukagawa - Inside and out - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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The best katsu and shrimp tempura in the Southbay and probably beyond! The meat is tender, juicy, and melts in your mouth while still keeping its texture. I don't know what their secret is but it's delicious! I also love that it's authentic Japanese in a casual, welcoming environment. Prices are very reasonable too! One of my new favorite restaurants. Just wish it was a bit closer to me!!!! read more

Fukagawa has been a in Gardena since the 1990's. With American Honda and American Toyota in Torrance, the executives that moved here from Japan have a place that reminds them of home. I'm 4th Generation Japanese and I was a fish out of water making all kinds of etiquette errors with the chop sticks. I had the Katsu Jyu and had to ask the waiter how to properly eat it. It was excellent, but one of the taboos is leaving food behind. My family members saw this video and pointed out how un-Japanese I am. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86H4Ue7-ucI read more

Loved this authentic Japanese spot and it's lowkey a hidden gem because the front of the restaurant is tucked away in an alley with other stores surrounding it. Walking in there's plenty of seating and gives Izakaya vibes. One thing I love about this place is their portions and price. I got their special chicken cutlet combo which came with California rolls, udon, rice salad, katsu and miso soup all for $25, thats so good. Even if it was $30 I feel like thats solid for what you get. All of it was delicious and I loved the katsu most of all. Would definitely come back and bring my family. read more

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 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

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

Food was delish. One of our family go to places. Our server was friendly. It was not busy so more attentive. When it does get busy, there maybe a little wait. We've eaten in the restaurant and it is always a nice ambiance. read more

I came here for the first time for a late dinner (7:30-8p) with a few friends. Thankfully, they were not busy and there was space to accommodate our group of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 1 infant. We were seated fairly promptly and our orders taken quickly. All of us ordered combination meals (as pictured). For the price (a little less 30 dollars), I feel the food quality/quantity is fair. Specifically in regards to the food, as a person who loves variety, the combination meal gives you that experience- soba, katsu, salad, miso and etc...one star was taken off because when we were given our check, we were charged with a 20 percent gratuity charge, which included my nursing 3.5month old baby.Upon addressing the situation about my infant, they adjusted the bill . read more

Fukagawa - Combo - pork katsu, hot soba, miso, ca roll, salad and rice - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

Got the Special Fish Combo with Salmon. A very enjoyable meal. I know this sounds corny, but I had a fun time eating all of those small dishes. The miso soup was very good. The soba was properly cooked. The broth probably used a soy sauce base with some sugar. I believe the vegetables in the broth were spinach. The salad dressing was creamy with some sweetness. Perhaps, a sesame dressing. Good tasting California rolls. The salmon had a charred taste. Could have used a little less salt. But if you eat the salmon with the white rice, it works. Service was prompt and responsive. One caveat is that the tables are close enough to each other where you can definitely hear all of the adjacent diner"s business. Fukagawa is located in Pacific Square Shopping Center, which has a large parking lot. I will definitely be back to try the Special Deep Fried Oyster Combo. I really enjoy eating Kaki Fry with mayonnaise and/or tonkatsu sauce. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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My local favorite Japanese spot! Food is authentic and very good! I usually get their pork katsu set (very large portion!) but decided on the ooyako jyu today. Highly recommend for people visiting! read more

Fukagawa - Japanese Near Me - Gardena, California

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

It's a nice old Japanese restaurant. Great service, good food, with a lot of options for you to choose from. I had a great time!

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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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

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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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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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

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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Unfortunately, a terrible experience. We came in at 11:30 AM on Sunday and had to follow up twice about our food. Our order finally came out around 12:20 PM, nearly a 50-minute wait for a bento box. I understand that Sundays can be busy, and I'm usually pretty patient, but waiting almost an hour for a bento box is unreasonable. I ordered the Spanish mackerel, and it was disappointing. The fish was dry, the miso soup was very basic, and the overall quality was nowhere near what I expected. It really feels like the quality here has gone downhill. I hope management takes reviews like this seriously and uses them as a wake-up call to improve both the kitchen timing and food quality. Based on this experience, I would not recommend dining here. read more

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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Party of 3 on a slow sunday afternoon. Service was awful!. Staff seemed very disinterested and seemed to avoid eye contact. Waited twenty minutes to get our order taken. Tiny udon bowl was served and when we asked about it, we were given a regular sized bowl. No one checked on us. Had to get chili flakes from the other table. Also didnt get our california roll so I had to go to the counter to ask for it and was informed that we cant get it although it was included in the combo meal. We were then offered gyoza or edamame. I informed the waiter he should have told us when we ordered, and that we were now in a hurry to get to the airport so he begrudgingly gave us a discount. Will not return. Don't know what happened to this place... probably won't be around much longer if this is typical. Food was good but there are many other better places nearby. read more

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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