My husband and I always find ourselves coming back here, it's become our go-to spot when we're craving something quick and comforting, especially Japanese food. I always order the shrimp tempura with a side of hot noodles soup (I'll be honest, I never remember the exact names because my husband handles the ordering ). What I do love is how fast everything comes out, and it's always fresh and piping hot. The place itself is pretty small, but that's part of the charm--it has a cozy, welcoming feel that makes you want to stay. The staff is always kind and attentive, and always takes great care of us. It's spots like this that keep you coming back, not just for the food, but for how comfortable they make you feel. Thank you for the great food and amazing service! read more

It's a self-served location. The customers are usually disorganized. They need to hang a sign up that people need to clean up after themselves. The soba noodles is mediocre compared to their Inaba locations and Ichimiann location south of this location. The noodles came out warm. Wasabi is also not provided. The pros is no tips, but you only save a few bucks. read more

Ichimi Ann - Tempura Soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Nice small hole in the wall with great service. But the price for the quality of the food is crazy. I thought my tempura was crispy, but not really. The noodles were nicely cooked, and that's about it. For nothing standout, I think that I won't be back for this price. read more

Ichimi Ann - Tempura soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Super cute cozy little hole in the wall! The place is tiny, maybe seats around 20 people total and there's only one server.... but the food is totally worth the wait. They have this really rich iced barely tea too. Complimentary and super refreshing for this heat. No frills, nothing fancy, but the food tastes GOOD and you can totally tell it was made with love and care. This place is also one of the few places I've found that does thin udon! It's nice and chewy, and pairs sooooo well with the cold broth. Right now the heatwave is killing me and this totally hit the spot. They do hot soup, cold broth, or dipping style. I've tried both their soba and udon and like both! Really can't go wrong here so just mix and match as you please. If you come during lunch they'll give you a scoop of seasoned rice so just a nice little bonus to keep in mind. The tempura is light and crispy and fried in a way where it's not greasy or heavy in any way. I usually just get the tempura on the side (ten kake/zaru) or the tempura bow combo and haven't strayed from that too much. I did order a salmon ikura bowl combo once and that was good too! Super fresh, good, no complaints. I just find myself craving tempura as a side when I'm here. Parking directly in front is limited but it's part of a huge plaza, so absolutely no issues with parking. There's a Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Nijiya Market, Yi Fang, Starbucks... so many things in the plaza to kill time if there's a wait. read more

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Ordered the Unagi bowl combo. The unagi was tender, flavorful, and had that perfect sweet savory glaze that makes it so good over rice. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The hot udon was comforting with a clean, rich broth and thick noodles that had a great chew. It balanced the richness of the unagi really nicely. The restaurant is very small and intimate. They don't serve alcohol. It has a calm, cozy atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your food. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out hot and fresh. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a comforting Japanese meal. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been to the other location and I recently realized that this location was really close to me so we went around 11:45 for Sunday lunch. When we walked in, there was only one other group but the place quickly filled up. I got the sansai soba with tempura and my husband got zaru soba with eel don. Everything was just perfect. Very authentic. The soba noodles were cooked perfectly. The dashi was perfect and the tororo was fresh. My dish also came with sansai gonna so that was nice. It can feel a bit expensive but I think it's worth it if you're craving authentic amazing soba. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Really good soba and I thought it was nice they offered both zaru and kake soba! I went with the zaru + sashimi combo which also came with tempura and miso soup so you definitely get your moneys worth here! Plus the fish is nice and fresh! The service is was also very nice and there was a lot of parking. I'd say come early though because it is a small restaurant and definitely gets packed around dinner time. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

My new favorite traditional Japanese lunch spot! The combos here are the way to go. You can pick any soba/udon and a small bowl. They have so many noodle options available and many unique ones! I got the Banbanji noodles which are cold soba with sesame broth and chicken with hot chilli oil. Absolutely delicious! I've never had anything like it either. The tempura was fresh and crisp and the service was very fast. You order at a counter and can sit in the back. There is self serve water and tea. Great place for a casual lunch. Would recommend! read more

Ichimi Ann - Tempi - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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TL;DR - can't go wrong with their soba or udon here! Fast and friendly service. Been back countless times! Always a good time at ichimi ann! Their known for their soba. They also serve very delicious udon if that's what you'd like. Cold? Hot? They got them both and do it very well. I've been back here countless times and I always enjoy their cold soba (the one where you dip into a cup of dipping sauce). If you'd like, you can get their combo which comes with a bowl of rice with its own protein (e.g. katsu). They're very fast and preparing your food. It's always delicious. Hot water, tea, etc is complimentary. Ambiance is nice and quiet so it's easy to have a conversation. Not related to the food but watch your step on the way in. From the side walk to the door is an abrupt elevation in the concrete and I trip every single time lol read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold soba with egg pork cutlet combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Nice hole in the wall tucked in a little nook in the plaza. Super friendly smiles and attentive. Eel was greasy and sauce just tasted like generic teriyaki and soba noodle texture was not expected (rough chewy and grainy). Best tempura in the area though! Light crispy batter. Plump meaty shrimp, beautiful variety of vegetables read more

Visited here on a Sunday evening for dinner and there was no wait! Parking is ample inside a lot. There were a few Japanese customers inside so I could already tell it would be authentic. We opted to get the salmon sushi combo and a small tempura to share. We chose to get the udon with the combo. Their udon here is very different since it's more like firm Chinese noodles but the flavor and texture was actually really nice and I enjoyed it. The salmon was also very fresh and delicious! Tempura was a bit lacking in taste but the dip helps. Would definitely recommend this! read more

Ichimi Ann - 4.20.25 Salmon sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Ichimi Ann is a local Japanese spot in the Rolling Hills plaza! This spot sits in a tiny corner, so you would never even notice it if you weren't looking. But the food turned out really good! I especially liked how yummy my Mushroom Udon was. The udon is a different texture than what I usually get, as it is flat. The service was super friendly, like I was going to a friend's house, and the interior was cozy. All of this fit the vibe of a very casual Japanese home cooked meal. Overall, Ichimi Ann was a very solid Japanese spot for authentic, home cooked styled food. read more

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Soba 3/5 I may have just gotten a rushed batch since I came during peak lunch hours. It was extra starchy. But the sauce was good and cold Tempura 5/5 this was the best tempura batter I've ever had. I know a lot of people like Tendon Tempura but I think here it was way better. It was seasoned so well and the crispness was perfect read more

Ichimi Ann - Tempura Rice Bowl COMBO with Ten Zaru ( Dipping Cold Sauce ) Soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Ichimi Ann's Tempura Sashimi Udon Combo was a Sensational meal that sent my taste buds to Japanese heaven. My girlfriend and I came about an hour before close on a Friday. Their hostess/waitress greeted us and promptly sat us inside the restaurant . It only had indoor seating in a corner spot that features chich wooden Japanese design elements, and serviced by a friendly and efficient staff. The wheat soba and thicker udon noodles i believe are made in-house and can be served in cold or hot broth. Both broths are strong umami tasting, light, and plenty of noods portioned. We did 2 combos together which came with nice plates of sashimi, ginger, soy sauce, wasabi, and dipping sauce for the flaky tempura. Their kitchen plated the combos perfectly. Everything came out looking appetizing and certainly lived up to its presentation. The raw fish was nice,chunky, and so fresh. Absolutely delicious. The fish was a great protein sampler with Tuna, Yellow tail, Salmon. Each was a perfect pair with the fumey wasabi, crunchy powerful ginger, and small splash of soy sauce. Each bite was a delight, very filling yet felt light and refreshing... And also on the combo lineup was their thin crisp tempura which had shrimp and mixed veggies. They were great crispy textures, sweet with their dipping sauce and I loved how it paired with the broth of the noodle soup. The plate was epic. Overall their attention to ingredients and quality kitchen staff served flavors that curated a spectacular experience for my girlfriend and I. I couldn't wait to leave a review for anyone thinking about trying this restaurant. If you have a craving for authentic Japanese cuisine this spot won't disappoint. I loved my dining experience and would certainly consider returning when in the area again. read more

Ichimi Ann - Sashimi Tempura COMBO x2 - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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I got the Sashimi Tempura Combo. Everything was tasty and good quality. Nice cuts on the Tuna and Salmon sashimi. Tempura was crispy. Good clean broth with flavor plus a lot of noodles. Service was very friendly and prompt. read more

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11/27/2024 CRAB SCALLOP AND IKURA RICE BOWL COMBO (Crab, scallop, salmon roe, nori seaweed, sesame on rice, served with a side of soba or udon) Served with real crab. I was expecting imitation crab! The crab meat were crab legs. I think they served a whole crab leg because there were quite a lot of meat. The scallop was fresh. It was raw scallop and they also served it with wasabi and soy sauce. However, the scallop was one full scallop cut in half. This was served over white rice and with salmon roe on the side. The udon noodle at Ichimi An was flatter and thinner than the usual cylindrical udon noodles we all know and love. However, the udon noodles were good and slurpable. The kake broth was good too. Ordered a small tempura on the side. It wasn't super crispy, but it was still light in texture and I enjoyed it. These other two dishes were ordered by family. So I got to sneak a taste. UNAGI BOWL COMBO Unagi bowl served with a side of rice. The unagi was soft and the sauce was delicious! This comes with a side of udon or soba. REGULAR SOBA (HOT) Soba was served with kake broth. The soba looks handmade. Rough texture, not smooth at all. This was definitely handmade. SEATING A very small restaurant that seats about 20-22 people. CUSTOMER SERVICE Only one server. But server was quick and made sure everyone got their order. As soon as we sat down, we got cold Japanese tea. Overall, had a great experience here. I would love to return and try other dishes when it's less crowded. Really recommend checking out the combo menu items! LOCATION Right across from BevMo and Nijiya Market Rolling Hills. Btw, check out Nijiya Market for some onirigi and other ready-to-eat Japanese foods in the refrigerator section. Loved their spicy salmon onigiri! PARKING It seems quite large, however, there were more cars than spots to park. The parking lot was not designed well and difficult to drive within the strip mall. I went during lunch hour and it was packed! Had to wait for an opening. read more

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It's a small, hole-in-the-wall shop that feels like a quiet eatery in a Japanese alleyway. The food comes out very fast, which is a huge plus. While the flavors aren't necessarily mind-blowing, it's a comforting and authentic Japanese home-style meal. The shrimp tempura rice bowl was delicious. With great service and ample parking, it's a perfect spot for a quick and casual meal. read more

Ichimi Ann - Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl and Udon - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I simply don't understand all the people giving 5 stars for this place. I have been to Ichimi Ann for about 5 times since their opening in this location. Really hoping to find out if I missed anything. Every time, I walk away thinking the food was just above average to good range. But the price is simply outrageous. This combo was about $35. Plus tax and tip... it simply is not a meal that is worth it. Honestly. Go to Japanese or Korean market and get the ready made udon and tempura kit and make it yourself at home. You will get about 90% similar dish. I just can't justify the price you pay for some of these Japanese & Korean places these days. read more

Ichimi Ann - udon + tempura combo. Save your money. - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Ummm amazing. I got the ume soba bowl, with cold soba and some Japanese eggplant and it was outstanding! It comes with a side of veggie rice, which is nice, but I feel like it didn't add much to the meal. The main star is the soba and the flavor for sure! My daughter got the bean curd bowl (kitsu ne?) with hot soba and it was also quite flavorful! My husband got one with tempura and really enjoyed it. Not a lot of seating indoors, but they had availability on a Friday for lunch. A little pricey, but well worth it! read more

It has been a long while since I last visited the restaurant. The dinner hasn't changed after all this time, the staff are still friendly and the service is still great. I got seated right away, the menu and complementary barley tea arrived within couple minutes. I ordered Chirashi Combo with Hot Udon and the order was ready in about 15 minutes. The noodle was cooked to the perfection and the broth was light but flavorful with nice dash of seaweed. The chirashi bowl was visually nice and the seafood were fresh. The tuna pieces were firm with nice buttery soft texture. The rice was firm but moist, and seasoned sesame seeds on top gave it a very special taste. Even though the restaurant's interior looked outdated, its food remains top notch and fresh. Totally Worthy of repeat visits. read more

Ichimi Ann - Hot Udon - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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A friend told me that you know it's a Japanese noodle place if it has an in it's name. Traditional Japanese noodle restaurant with great service. Plenty of parking in the rolling hills plaza. Complementary mugicha (barley tea) which is a traditional spring to summer beverage. I ordered the zaru soba - buckwheat noodles that come with a small side rice dish. My friend ordered the soba with a tuna and avocado bowl. Cozy clean restaurant. Server makes you feel at home. A definite must if you are in the area. read more

a hidden southbay gem! it's a tiny little restaurant with great combo deals. i had the chirashi combo, which came with a very light but flavorful udon dish and assorted sashimi. the fish is super fresh and cut thick, so it's a great deal! would definitely come back just for the sashimi. read more

Ichimi Ann - chirashi combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Tried the eggplant hot udon and came with a side of vegetable steamed rice. Its hit or miss on the vegetables in the rice. Good flavor broth and plenty of noodles. Eggplant was cooked well. Meal comes with cold barley tea. The seating area is a bit small and gets busy at lunch so going off hours might be best. We were given our check just as soon as we were done eating. Overall the food was good but a bit overpriced for noodles and rice. read more

Ichimi Ann - Lunch: Tempura hot soba $22.00 - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Really happy to have found this authentic Japanese spot. Came for weekday lunch and there were plenty of street spots available. It's a cozy little restaurant where the owner speaks Japanese and the staff takes time to walk you through the menu. Everything feels genuine and welcoming. The mentai cold udon was the highlight - the noodles had that perfect chewy texture!! Their combo sets are great value too. What makes this place special is its simplicity - just honest, well-made Japanese food in a warm atmosphere! read more

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A hidden gem in Torrance that transports you back to the homey restaurants in Japan. We arrived about an hour before closing on a Saturday night and had no problem getting a table. Keep in mind, this location is quite intimate and their music is kept kinda low. So, if you have tea to spill be prepared that the other tables will probably hear you. I ordered a hot kitsune udon ($15) and a pumpkin tempura on the side ($1 ea). This meal was so filling with the side of rice and tempura. The udon noodles are also thinner than the usual udon noodles at restaurants. If you're not a fan of regular udon noodles bc they're too thick, you would probably enjoy these! Tempura was also cooked to perfection and not greasy at all! I def wna come back and try the yuzu broth! read more

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The soba and sashimi was solid and tempura was good. though it didn't quite reach the same heights as their stellar noodles and raw fish. Fair warning: this tiny spot fills up lightning fast, so get there early or prepare to wait. But trust me, it's worth every second! But also, check the bill before leave. Am sure they add the gratuity to your order. Ordered 2 sashimi tempura combos for $27. Billed for $34 ea. if this is the case. Make sure to not tip. read more

Ichimi Ann - Sashimi tempura combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay! Highly recommend their udon, the broth is always satisfying and the noodles are perfectly cooked. Their soba is also very very delicious as well. Love it here. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Pro tip: arrive when they open! It took only 7 minutes to fill every table. Alt: arrive 30 minutes before closing. Otherwise, forget it read more

Ichimi Ann - Combo with chicken - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

The good: This is a super quaint and cozy Japanese restaurant with a simple interior that matches the simplistic Japanese aesthetic. I saw many Japanese patrons here so I got a good feeling about its authenticity. I got the chirashi deluxe bowl and mixed tempura deluxe rice bowl. My toddler and infant enjoyed the food as well! The tempura bowl came with a side of soba (you could choose udon instead as well). The soba can be hot or cold. I liked how they had kid high chairs and they put lids on the waters for the kids. They also had plastic spoons, forks, bowls and plates for the kiddos. I liked the roasted rice tea that they served for us for free. I liked the variety in both of the entrees. The broth in the soba was tasty and differed from the store bought mentsuyu broth base. The bad: There's no outdoor seating. The interior is very small so this isn't a great spot for larger groups. I think the largest table they had was a table for 4 unless they squish some tables together. The miso soup that came with the chirashi bowl was too salty. The tempura was slightly more mushy than I would've liked. The interesting: My husband and I created a "game" called the dinner decider where we draw out a restaurant name from a bag. This was our 4th draw! read more

Ichimi Ann - Deluxe Tempura Rice Bowl COMBO - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Had a family lunch at Ichimi-an over the weekend right when it opened (11:30am) and had a great experience. The restaurant is not that big inside, but since we came early we were able to seat (party of 10). Great service, and most importantly great food. I had a combo sushi and udon set, and it was very delicious. I'm not a avid udon lover, but I was very pleased with their udon. If you love udon you will love theirs (in my humble opinion). Parking is ample, and bonus is that the location is close to both the Nijiya Market and Trader Joe's if you also need to get some grocery shopping done. Note: If you have a large party, note that the seating some somewhat limited inside the restaurant. read more

This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Torrance! Ichimi an is where it's at for some of the best Japanese rice bowls and handmade soba in Southbay LA! They are serving a very special scallop dish this month, so I highly recommend stopping by to try some fresh Japanese Hotate, straight from Hokkaido! It's served over rice along with some seared salmon, making it a perfect dish to go along with their amazing soba. You can also choose to get udon, and have your noodles served hot or cold. There's only a few tables inside along with some bar seating, so be sure to get there early! The staff here is super friendly and I love all the sets they serve here! read more

Ichimi Ann - IG @snacks_with_steph - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Great Japanese lunch! This unassuming spot offers stellar soba, udon, and sashimi. Their lunch combos are incredible value for those in the know and my brother and I really enjoyed our lunch here when he was in town for a visit. Come right at opening if you don't want to wait. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

We had plans to attend a salsa class in Redondo Beach after dinner, so decided to eat somewhere nearby, and ended up at Ichimi-an. This location is open later than the other location, but still not that late for dinner (closes at 7:45PM, and closed on Tuesdays). Parking was easy in the large plaza parking lot, though the restaurant itself was quite small and only manned by two individuals. We arrived at 7:15PM and were still accepted. Paper menus were provided although there is also a digital menu viewable after scanning the QR code on the table. The menu includes photos of most dishes, and there are some dishes unique to this location. Service was minimal but professional. We ended up ordering the salmon with ikura and seared salmon with poached egg combos, both came with a side bowl of noodles. We tried both their hot udon (a thinner variety of udon) and hot soba. Food came quickly and was simple but very tasty. Prices were okay in the mid-$20 range for both dishes. Overall, would love to return to try more off the menu, just wish it weren't so far from home! read more

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Noodles tasted good, broth tasted good, tempura was also good, however I got heartburn after a while... I'm pretty sure it's the oil that they used :( Overall they're good tho! read more

I grew up in the area and have seen this place multiple times but had the chance to try it for lunch on a weekday when I visited home. Food was great and service was really courteous. Support small businesses! This place is a gem I'll definitely be back. read more

Ichimi Ann - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

The place is a small, not ideal for big groups, but it was enough for the 2 of us when we went. The food was fresh and good. Service was friendly and pretty quick. read more

This place is amazing. I am not sure but I think the grandma there hand makes the noodles. I really like the udon and soba here. I have tried them both hot and cold w/ udon and soba noodles. You really can't go wrong with whatever you order here. They also have combos with tempura or rice plates and even sushi. There may be a wait if you go there during lunch time as there aren't many seats. The soup broth is refreshing and the noodles are always prepared super fresh. They also give hot tea which pairs perfectly with the meal. The restaurant is small and cute and the servers are friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone! Still one of the best places in town! read more

Takes credit card. Small quiet job a block away from downtown Torrance. On Jonathan Golds list for their cold soba It's open during limited hours. Personally, I don't like cold soba, I like warm soba. They offer lunch combos of the tempura over rice with a side of cold soba ($19) The soba noodles are made well, good texture. I prefer the soba in warm soup. The cold soba was too cold. Get it warm! Tempura over rice. The tempura was average. Not as crispy as I would like. A variety of vegetables like squash, shrimp. Pork cutlet Over rice bowl- the pork cutlet was cooked fine. The outer layer was not crispy. read more

Ichimi Ann - Cold soba with tempura combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I had some time to kill and found this place in old Torrance. I ordered the cold umeshiso soba with tempura rice bowl. My order came out quickly and was very tasty. The noodles were a little under done for my liking, but the flavor of the broth was good. I wish they put more shiso and less ume. Not a great value at $30 and change read more

I got the soba + tempura combo and WOWOWOW I WILL BE BACK EXPEDITIOUSLY! Such a cozy spot and everyone welcomed us so nicely. We got to serve ourselves some water and hot tea and sat at the table while we waited for a few of our friends to join us. The food came so fast and the way we were so quiet because we were so busy eating and savoring each bite. This falls as one of my top Japanese spots in LA. Great deals, amazing food, awesome service, and can not go wrong with endless hot tea. read more

Ichimi Ann - Tempura Rice Bowl COMBO, Ten Zaru ( Dipping Cold Sauce ) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California