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    Gaburi Chicken

    4.4 (334 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Egg garlic rice and gaburi chicken
    Cindy L.

    100% order the chicken. This is a Japanese style izakaya which also feels like a sports bar and is open late everyday. Great portions for an amazing affordable price. I wish I ordered their other dishes to try. Their signature gaburi chicken was only 18 dollars and can definitely feed two people. The gizzard ($7)were also perfectly fried and I loved all the sauce and dipping option that they had. However I would skip the garlic egg rice at ($9). The portion is super small for 9 dollars, I only got it since on the table it seemed like they did a promotion for it but I think it didn't apply which I was kind of disappointed because the waiter cut up the chicken before we could participate in the promo since they said the whole chicken leg needed to be in tack for the photo. The chicken was flavorful, juicy, perfectly cooked, and a great contrast to the fried chicken gizzards we had. Ended with the matcha tiramisu($7) which was really good and not too sweet with a strong non bitter matcha flavor. Would definitely get again. I would definitely come back here for the karage and chicken!

    Fried chicken curry bowl w/Udon
    Ki R.

    I've been here a few times and actually with the same friend who is Japanese. The chicken is cooked perfectly and served whole. But then cut with scissors into bite size pieces. The seasoning is on point and not too salty. Because it's cooked on the bone the chicken is so juicy. We loved the garlic rice! The fries with truffle oil is great, not too much oil or salty. The servers are very friendly and are great at explaining the dishes. It does get very busy and very loud. The night we were here, it so happened to be two parties. So it was extra loud and a little bit uncomfortable. Anyway there is space outside and during the warm summer nights it is great. Their sodas and teas served with the can are a nice touch as well. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy!!

    Chicken egg set
    Kara S.

    I really enjoyed this place. First time trying it. Gave the hubby a few options for lunch and he picked this place so we gave it a go. It was before 3pm so it was still lunch time and we were able to order from the lunch menu which had set options. I got the chicken in egg and the hubs got the chicken set. Soooo good. Love the sides that it comes with as well - salad, soup and rice. Service was great and their facilities were nice and clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Love the quirky design of the place especially the sake chandelier. Will definitely come back and bring the fam.

    Sake flight and chicken crackling
    Lorna K.

    This is my third visit here to this restaurant this time we tried the Tan Tan Ramen, and the chicken Ramen. For appetizers we had the natto seaweed bomb, the chicken cracklings, and the scallop carpaccio. All the new items, which is all of them this visit, is excellent! I was afraid to try Natto, but I ended up really liking it! Service is top notch! They also take reservations. Ambiance is very lively. You have to come and try this place! It is the bomb!

    Lemon sorbet float
    Gerina O.

    Seriously delicious. There's plenty of parking around though you might have to walk a bit. There's a good amount of seating in the restaurant and we were seated right away. I ordered the lemon sorbet float and it was super refreshing! The way it comes out is also super cute. I was pretty hungry and I ordered the four piece thigh fried chicken. It was definitely a good amount of food. The chicken is juicy and full of flavor. I appreciated that the pieces are lightly breaded. They have mayonnaise, shichimi and other condiments at the table but I advise to get some of their specialty sauces. I'll definitely be back!

    Cucumber
    Ivan Lawrence A.

    Food Came here after seeing it everywhere on instagram and thought what could be so special about a japanese chicken place. Got ourselves a 3 combo karaage which is a different parts of chicken fried karaage style. The chicken was pretty good, fried nicely to be crunchy but really tender on the inside with the classic karaage flavor. The cucmber was really good, nice flavors and well marinated. Their showstopper was the bone in chicken which is basically a leg/thigh chicken that they cut for you tableside. The chicken was really juicy and really flavorful and would definitely come back for this alone. Service/Ambiance Sunday early dinner wasn't too packed for our part of four and the place was nice and clean and gave small japanese shop vibes. The staff were nice and service was relatively quick too. The bone in chicken did take some time to arrive tho

    Garlic rice
    Nina W.

    I love the outdoor patio with heaters and how it's dog friendly! We got the bone in chicken with garlic rice. We also ordered ground chicken rice and tempura brussel sprouts. Dessert was matcha tiramisu. Service is amazing. They were super friendly. The bone in chicken with garlic rice is a definitely get. The ground chicken rice wasn't anything special. I felt like I could make it at home. The tempura brussel sprouts were amazing!!! Highly recommend this dish. Matcha tiramisu was delicious!! All in all, I think it's worth a try. However I do think the food is extremely oily so probably not the best to eat often.

    Kayla U.

    Phenomenal spot to try in Torrance! More casual spot serving up some of the juiciest grilled and fried chicken you can imagine. This Japanese spot has excellent service - they cut the bone in chicken for us and fantastic food. Potato salad was amazing, fried chicken, bone in chicken was JUICY and that garlic rice is an absolute must order. Also tried the whole fruit with soju, so fun and interactive and made for a refreshing drink.

    Amazing flavors on this bone in chicken! So juicy! (And if you get the garlic rice they pour the juice over it! Chef's kiss!)
    Sarah H.

    After going to an event at this restaurant, I had to go back with my family as soon as possible! We went on a Friday evening and made reservations on Resy so when we got there, we passed the line and got seated immediately! It was crowded, but the energy is fun and I could still hear what my guests were saying. We started with drinks! A Mega Sapporo,whole fruit orange Sour, and a sherbet lemon sour! All are so fun in their presentation and delicious and refreshing to drink! I told them to get whatever they wanted and then I was ordering the bone-in chicken leg and the fried chicken for them to try. I ordered the mentai mayonnaise to dip them into. We also ordered edamames and garlic rice as sides. My guests both ordered ramen (I didn't snap a picture) and loved it! I tasted the broth and it was rich and flavorful! I love the fried chicken because the batter is super light and leaves the chicken so juicy! The Mentai roe mayo was delicious! Creamy with a pop of salty! The bone in chicken has such a unique set of aromatic herbs and spices and it's a welcome change to the many other roasted chickens I've tasted. It's so juicy and the way they come and prepare it for you is so exciting! Easy to share too! Then, we ordered the garlic rice which has so many things going on but each thing elevates the experience. It's cooked with an egg, then they poured the juice from the boneless chicken on top. Plus, we added mentai roe. Then you mix it all up and pop it in your mouth. My guest was totally savoring each bite. I can't wait to go back again with other people. It is in a fun walkable part of town and a fun spot to hang out with friends or family!

    Garlic rice: drizzle chicken jus on it. Then savor.
    Karl F.

    Still enjoy Gaburi Chicken. Now that the weather is good, I suggest dining outdoors. Indoors is happening and loud, so street dining is a nice option. Service is still excellent. Still strongly recommend the bone-in chicken. The skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. The jus over garlic rice is heavenly. Build the meal around this one-two punch. Potato salad is creamy and the soft boiled egg is a wonderful compliment. Enjoyed the crispy gyoza with a hint of yuzu. Great appetizer to start your feast. Will be coming here a lot during the warm months ahead!

    Joy D.

    I was excited to try this place but the more I sat there during lunch time the more I realized that I don't have to come back to do the lunch menu again. Came after 1 pm the lady wouldn't sit me in the 4 top outside which was fine until they sat a man after me. Just not big on inconsistency. Food- came to try their famous Chicken bone in and garlic rice. Unfortunately, that's only a dinner item. I was bummed about that so I opted for the chicken curry 3/5 the taste reminds me of another curry spot, CoCo in Torrance. Very savory. The chicken itself did not have much seasoning it needs the curry sauce. It was fried pretty crispy but a bit dry for me. I will return to try their dinner menu not a fan of their curry.

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    Ann T.

    Super popular and super busy on the weekend nights. It's a physical wait list to sign up, so you gotta be there. There's free parking nearby. We went around 20 minutes way from the convention so we were in cosplay and got a couple stares, but whatever. Seating outside with the heating units and people brought their dogs too. There's a menu on the window outside so you can prepare what you want to order, but note that there's a menu ONLY for take out and they give you some special menus when you're inside too. Since it's a popular franchise around the world, they have a lot of their own merch too. Pretty unique and they have their own gachapon machine of their merch too. Neat! After seeing what was nearby, but not too close by (fisted from con goers), we saw that Gaburi chicken was one of the options. We've seen their lemon tower drink on social media before and it's definitely eye catching and unique. Took around 20 minutes for us to be seated and around 40 minutes into dining, it was last call before kitchen closed. Forgot to order dessert, but next time. This food was designed to be eaten with alcohol, like bar and snack food. We came in as a group of 5 hungry, so we had to order a lot of food and only 1 person drank. Kinda funny. We got the: 1) Grapefruit Whole Fruit Soda: -Very eye catching. Practical? Not very. It's soda water and you juice your fruit into it. Being it's carbonated soda water (kinda tastes bitter to me already) and a grapefruit, this ended up being a tart kinda bitter drink for me. It's okay and I like it for pictures and the branded image and logo on to the citrus skin, but it's a get it once and be done kinda thing. 2) Mascarpone Cheese and Crackers: -Probably one of my favorite dishes. Unique with their slightly sweet mascarpone cheese since it has honey and raisins (I think) in it. Tastes like something a fancy person would eat with wine. Came with a lot of cheese than crackers which is a good thing since we kept eating this throughout our meal. 3) Gabukichi-kun's Egg: -I LOVE the little paper snood that comes with this. Little details like that thing bring your brand/mascot into the dishes are always such a nice touch. Very cute. -It's quail eggs in their wasabi based sauce. Yummy and easy to eat, what can I say. 4) Bone-In Chicken: -It's a large chicken thigh that they cut for you at the table. Comes out sizzling hot and it's one of their recommended dishes. -Super tender and juicy. It takes 20 minutes to bake, so make sure you order this first. -I'm okay with baked chicken so yes it was good, but not the most mind blowing dish there. 5) Soft Bone Fried Chicken: This came out fried and I made sure to grab the bits without bone or barely had any, as a non bone enjoyer. Super crispy breading with a slight chew to it. I can see why it's a fan favorite. 6) Garlic Rice with Mentaiko: -Generous portion of mentaiko on top. Though scooping it is a bit difficult. Very oily, very heavy, but delicious garlic fried rice. This came out a bit later after our main food and we were planning to eat it with the rice. Oh well. Simple garlic fried rice with egg and mentaiko on top (extra charge). I wouldn't get this again, but we were a hungry big group. 7) This cold cut slices of chicken in this yummy soy sauce-ish based sauce. I don't remember what it's called because it was on a "Salaryman" menu that was handed to our table. I didn't get a picture of it, but it was one of our table's favorites and our main source of protein before the warm food came out. Slight heat from the chili oil in it and the cilantro gave it a lot of flavor. The beansprouts tasted like the sauce making it edible to me. Decent sized slices of chicken in it too. 8) Miso Chicken Cutlet: -2 miso chicken skewers made out of chicken breast, breadcrumbs, miso and okonomi sauce on top of some cabbage. Not bad, but it wasn't our table's favorite. A bit too sweet with a slight bitter undertone from the sauce. It was just okay. My friends all got a beverage themselves including the frozen lemon tower regular and alcoholic (boyfriend didn't like this since it was hard to beat the frozen lemon slice down into the drink and it barely had any lemon taste to it), whole fruit lemon soda, and the uji matcha. Friend ordered the matcha just straight up thinking it was a matcha latte for it to be just a matcha drink and her being a sweet tooth DESPISED this and the disgust was apparent all the way through the night. Adding the sugar didn't help either, so this was another L here. Overall, fine to try once for some of their dishes and the novelty, but since we're not in this area as often, I'll probably be trying out other restaurants first.

    Bone-in Chicken, Shishito Peppers, Thigh, Garlic Rice, & Orange Soda (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    We came on a Wednesday for dinner and it was full with reservations, the only options we had were bar or outdoor seating. Since they're an izakaya, be mindful that the portions are smaller but that just means you can try more variety. Our favorite was the fried chicken thigh, it was crispy and juicy. We didn't realize that the spread came with mayo, soy sauce, chili powder, and pepper. I don't think ordering their extra $1 sauces were necessary, but it was fun to try them out. Didn't get to try their matcha tiramisu, but that looks amazing. ig: @cravingswithcat

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    2.1 mi
    $$

    Came here for dinner last night with my husband. Very clean and service was amazing. This is why I…read moregive them a 5 stars. Food is a 4 stars, but because of the excellent staff service, 5 stars. We ordered: Mune kizokuyaki - chicken breast all spice (tare may be a better choice, but my husband wanted to try mixed spices since it was different) Unagi (eel) Teba (chicken wings) Very flavorful Ebi (shrimp) the head and shell were left on, so won't order it again as it's too much work to remove the shell and fingers get dirty) Tsukune (chicken meatballs) Beef harami steak with mashed potatoes & cabbage- only $2 more to add side mashed & cabbage Tori Q (marinated cucumbers) Agedashi Tofu Houjicha pudding for dessert (loved it) Drinks : houijicha tea and Sapporo beer Overall, for the price and the size, it's well worth it. Again, had better yakitori's elsewhere, but serving size is much smaller, so you end up ordering more; which means more $$$$. Service was also amazing and food came out quick. Our favorite picks are: Unagi, teba, tsukune, beef harami, & Tori Q cucumbers. Will come back again for sure to try other skewers/apps. I will definitely order the chicken breast/green onions in tare sauce next time as opposed the mixed spices. In summary, I highly recommend to check this place out and experience the great ambiance and service.

    Where to begin? I honestly hadn't heard of this chain before walking in. I was actually just…read morehunting for ramen after making a return at Walmart and thought I spotted a spot pulling into the lot. I came by myself and ordered five items plus a Yuzu Sapporo. You have to get the Yuzu Sapporo. I loved it, especially paired with the chicken skin. Perfect match. The service was great; the waiter came by and gave me a full run-through of how the menu works. Here's the breakdown: Ramen: Must-get. Grilled Ground Chicken Rice Bowl: Must-get. Fried Seared Chicken Skin Chips: Do get! Kizoku Yaki (Thigh w/ Teriyaki): Do get! Shiitake Skewer: Skip. It was small and kind of dry. I walked out super satisfied. I feel for the people who were disappointed because they've been to other locations after the fact, but I noticed the menu is already changing (saw a couple of updated editions), so hopefully they keep growing. I'd attribute my good experience to the responsive waiter, getting seated immediately at the bar, and the fact that I crushed it with my order. I'm already thinking about coming back because we really need more yakitori spots for those "in-between" stages, like a late lunch or a late- day cravings when you just want variety and small bites. That's exactly what a yakitori spot should be! It's smoky. Be prepared!

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    Torikizoku - Inside

    Inside

    Torikizoku - Harami Beef Skewers

    Harami Beef Skewers

    Torikizoku - Tsukuna Skewers

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    Koshiji - Chili peppers skewer - quite spicy

    Koshiji

    4.1(282 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    This izakaya is located in an unassuming strip mall but its food is anything but. I had been…read morefiending for some yakitori since our last visit to Tokyo and this spot did not disappoint. If I had been able to eat crunchier / harder stuff (I had dental work done prior), I would have been more adventurous with the menu. They had so many delicious looking options! That being said, the skewers were AMAZING. Their chicken skewers, the scallop, and the veggies were cooked to perfection. I felt like I had just walked back into a legit izakaya in Tokyo. The vibes were amazing, the staff was so friendly. I will absolutely be back. 10000000/10

    Made reservations for a Saturday night for a date and was instantly impressed by the gorgeous…read moretraditional Japanese interior and its ambiance. The smell of the yakitori hits you as you open the door, and it's a fantastic indicator for the high quality food they're serving up. We ordered the Kushiyaki Set Meal 2 along with a couple other sides and it fed both of us to satisfaction. They were also kind enough to let us sub out the seafood we couldn't have for anything else on the menu, and the chefs were very attentive and presented every skewer as they handed them off. As much as I would love to give them 5 stars, the service was a bit rocky, as we didn't receive several parts of our order and had to ask where they were an hour into our meal. The atmosphere was very nice, so we didn't mind waiting, but I think there was a bit of a language gap, as we ordered the Salmon Yaki Ochazuke and received the Yaki onigiri instead. I think the staff were waiting on a certain part of the dish and forgot as the night went on. Eventually we got the correct order, and were very satisfied with the meal itself. Would absolutely come back!!

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    Koshiji - Kushiyaki course

    Kushiyaki course

    Koshiji - Chicken Wings ($4.50), Chicken & Green Onions ($4.25), Pork w/ Shiso Leaf ($4.75), Okra w/ Pork ($4.50)  01-02-2026

    Chicken Wings ($4.50), Chicken & Green Onions ($4.25), Pork w/ Shiso Leaf ($4.75), Okra w/ Pork ($4.50) 01-02-2026

    Koshiji

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    Waraku - The classic: the bara chirashi never disappoints!

    Waraku

    4.2(797 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is located adjacent to Abalone Ave, different from the location that was shown on…read moreApple/Google Maps. While you were at the corner, you would see its noticeable sign. It felt causal and cozy inside, simple and clean. We arrived late at around 1:30 pm on a Saturday afternoon but the waitress was patient and friendly, guiding us to seats and let us know to order before their kitchen was closed. It had a lunch special menu which showed several special items at a very affordable price. We picked the Negitoro Bowl from this special menu (at half of the regular price). The tuna had a balanced fat and was minced in a manner that I felt it melt in my mouth. It's a good match with rice. The Kaisen Bowl had a variety of seafoods and all of them tasted very fresh! The salty fish roe made the rice more flavorful. The Kaisen Bowl came with a miso soup and a salad. We also ordered a soba which was well cooked. We definitely will go back to try more dishes!

    The food was delicious and the quality felt really good for what I paid. The staff were also very…read morefriendly, and overall it was a nice experience. This was always one of the restaurants I wanted to try, so I was happy I finally got to visit haha. One thing is that the prices are high and the portion felt little small. If you are really hungry, I probably would not recommend ordering only the premium dishes. It might be better to try some of the more affordable menu options too. Still, the food quality was great and I would love to come back again to try different dishes next time.

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    Waraku - Harami Steak Don

    Harami Steak Don

    Waraku
    Waraku - We have a special selection of Italian and US Wines! Please check our website to see our wine list!

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    We have a special selection of Italian and US Wines! Please check our website to see our wine list!

    Izakaya Akatsuki

    Izakaya Akatsuki

    4.5(469 reviews)
    2.2 miHarbor Gateway
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Overall impression: Everything we tried was excellent -- no complaints at all…read more Food highlights: We ordered the octopus sunomono, crispy gyoza, seared marinated mackerel, hard shell clam, fried chicken, and mentai cream hotpot. · The fried chicken is among the best we've had in LA. · The gyoza and mentai cream hotpot are absolute must-tries. Service: Attentive and genuinely doing their best -- very solid. Ambiance / decor: A bit dated, but practical and comfortable.

    If you are looking for an authentic Japanese Izakaya with good quality food, this restaurant is a…read moregood option. They have plenty of comfortable seating and the food options are varied enough to satisfy most people in your family. We were seated quickly on Mother's Day night but I did have a reservation. The Akatsuki Special Hot Pot with Chicken Soy Sauce was very nice. It is a bit pricey but we did share it among 3 people. It has a good combo of pork belly, meatballs, mochi and veggies. We would have chosen the Spicy Miso Butter soup base but one of my daughters doesn't like spicy food. I highly recommend getting the Udon Set with it. We only got one since my daughters are not large eaters. My husband ordered the Grilled Yellowtail Collar and he said it was very good. The size was so large - it was a really good value. But the star dish of the evening was the Crispy Winged Gyoza. We ordered that at the end and only got 6 pieces. It is perfectly crispy, with a really tasty filling and the dipping sauce is to die for. Next time we will order the 16 piece set. Sadly we were so excited to eat everything I forgot to take pictures of our food. But we'll be back for sure!

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    Izakaya Akatsuki - Parts of our selection of sake

    Parts of our selection of sake

    Izakaya Akatsuki
    Izakaya Akatsuki - 12-16-2023

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    Ojiya - **SPECIAL**
 Freshly caught tuna, cleaned & cut at OJIYA.  Sashimi, Temaki and Sushi $12.99.  Hurry!! Order it before it is all gone!

    Ojiya

    4.1(445 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    This place is well-known and highly respected among Torrance's Japanese community for serving up…read morequality sashimi bowls. Their udon carbonara also gets a lot of praise and it's a consistent star item on the regular menu. I recently tried their vegetable croquette; the texture is absolutely perfect. A crispy, crunchy, camera-perfect exterior with a pillowy soft filling on the inside. An unsung hero of their menu is the seared salmon belly nigiri. I can see myself getting more than one order of this item next time I'm around. A few other items I saw and hope to try in the future are: - Oyster OR Scallop/Clam Croquette - Beef Tataki - Tako Wasabi - Takoyaki - Onion or Salmon Skin Salad Service is quick and prompt for the dine-in experience. The staff checks in regularly, refills your water proactively, but they're not excessive nor overly eager which I appreciate. The restaurant itself is a small hole in the wall, but in my experience those are the kind of places with the best bites of food.

    I really wanted to like Ojiya, but after my second attempt, I've decided I will not be back. I…read moreordered the bento box, and unfortunately it was nothing above average. For the price, I expected the quality and presentation to feel more special, but it was very basic. I also paid an additional $3.50 for sashimi, which did not taste or look premium enough to justify the upcharge. What bothered me most was being told there would be an additional 50-cent charge for ponzu sauce. I agreed, but what I received was barely enough to cover the bottom of my small dipping dish -- about half of a tiny thumb-sized portion. I don't mind paying extra when something feels worth it, but the small upcharges and underwhelming portions made the experience feel disappointing. This was my second attempt to like Ojiya, but unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Ojiya - Takana Fried Rice

    Takana Fried Rice

    Ojiya - Udon Carbonara

    Udon Carbonara

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