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Kantaro Sushi

4.4 (445 reviews)
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Omakase
James Y.

This cozy little place probably has the best Omakase you're gonna get for the price. At only $63 (~$80 with tax + tip), this chef's-choice course meal is absolutely amazing. All the seafood is super fresh, and the flavors are lined up perfectly. I especially love how the raw black snapper and ama ebi head are initially used as garnish but then reintroduced as their own dishes later on: the black Snapper gets deep fried and you have a choice of either deep frying the ama ebi head as well or adding it into a miso soup. The service is also great and the hostess is very nice and guides you in how each dish should be best eaten (e.g. no soy sauce, squeeze lemon, etc) The restaurant is located in a tiny plaza with semi-limited parking and seems to be reservation-only (with max party of 4, but they made a special exception for us for 5) so call ahead! Overall, it was a great experience here!

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We had a wonderful meal for two on our wedding anniversary. Service - 10/10 they put a lot of attention to detail and made sure we have an enjoyable experience. The server lady noticed we were on a date and asked to take a photo for us without us asking! Food - 9/10 would totally come back. There are so many dishes and for the price of $72, it was very well worth it. The portions may look deceivingly small, but we left the place STUFFED. My faves were the toro, uni, tuna hand roll and the yuzu sorbet. We thought they could use a tad less vinegar for the rice in the chirashi since it was pretty sour for us. Overall satisfied with this meal We called 1 week ahead to make a reservation. Out of all the omakase nearby that we tried, only Kantaro picked up, so they got extra points for that Can't wait to come back!

Greek black snapper, oyster, and tuna sashimi. They then perfectly fry the remainder of the snapper!
Julio G.

My brother brought me here for the Omakase! I Must say, EVERYTHING was delicious! The value of the entire meal is stupendous! I left there with a full stomach. The highlight of the meal for me was the left-over fried Greek black snapper that started with the sashimi....once you finish the sashimi, they remove the remainder of the fish and perfectly fry it! We ate the entire fried fish, bones and all, they simply were fried in such a manner that everything just crumbled in your mouth! I can't wait to come back and try that night's omakase set!

Lan N.

This is such a hidden gem in the South Bay!! A friend recommended it but it took a while for me to go, I'm SO glad I finally did. $68 for such an epic and delicious omakase meal! First was the whole fish sashimi! They then fry the rest of the fish for you to eat at the end. We ended up taking it home for leftovers bc it was soo much food. Then it's 5 more plates with two sushi pieces on each. I don't love wasabi and was able to request the sushi pieces without wasabi. One of the sushi dishes is a sweet shrimp. You can get the shrimp head fried or in the miso soup. My partner went for fried and I think that was better bc then you could eat the whole thing and he got seaweed/tofu in his miso soup, while my soup just had the shrimp head. We were soo full and happy at the end. It's an amazing value for the quality and amount of food! You do need reservations, we saw them turn away ppl who tried to walk in. I would call a day or two before you want to go. We were able to get same day reservations, but it was on the later side and not sure if it was bc of a cancellation. I will be back, for sure!

Chirashi
Flora L.

Insane Omakase crafted by Chef Kantaro! This is a small shop in Torrance that specializes in Omakase. They do not have a la carte and they are by reservation only. They make sure to prepare all the ingredients before you come in and they are only open for a short period of time at night. Their omakase is only $72/person and it comes with one plate of sashimi, 10 pieces of sushi, one hand roll, soup, and ice cream. They even deep fried the fish on the sashimi platter for us to enjoy after! Their seafood was extremely high quality and everything he prepared for us was so delicious. I recommend this place for an affordable but amazing Omakase experience!

Beautiful sushi presentation
Hal S.

If you are looking for a fancy place with expensive amenities keep driving. But if you are looking for a good, creative and inexpensive Omakase experience, hit your breaks. The food was very good, the presentation was great and the service was prompt with a smile. We really enjoyed Kantaro and we will return.

Dee A.

This didn't look like much at first from the outside but once the food comes out I was thoroughly impressed. Their sushi was top notch and the service was exceptional! Their staff was so kind and helpful. The service was quick, the fish was freshly prepared, and their portions were generous. We will definitely come back soon!

Nancy H.

I found kantaro on yelp while searching for a nice omakase spot for hubby's birthday- so glad I did! This is a little hole in the wall restaurant run by a husband and wife team. Kind of hidden in a small plaza and has the vibes of the "midnight diner." Super cute and have lots dodgers decors (owners are huge baseball/ LAD fans). They only offer omakase so there's no menu, other than the drinks menu (great selection of sake! They also have other drink choices). Such great service. Reservation is required so make sure to call ahead. We were most impressed by their food! We've had omakase before but felt like this place really did it the best. About 8 course or so of fresh sushi, sashimi, oysters, chirashi bowl, salad, fried fish, fried shrimp, and more. Very generous portion and food was beyond great quality- fresh and prepared carefully and beautifully. The sushi rice was also soft and well seasoned (warm, flavored, and not over powering). Even the fruits that came with our birthday special- ice cream dessert were sweet lol. Overall it's such a great experience and very reasonably priced omakase. We will be back again and again!

Red bean ice cream
Elaine N.

You know a joint is a hole in the wall when it shares the same tiny plaza as a liquor store and has nothing super fancy inside except for the amazing dishes placed in front of you. This definitely has a very homey, small mom-pop kinda feel. There are literally only two workers: wife as the server and husband as the sushi chef. With that said, the place is tiny so you'll have to make reservation in advance! For the price you pay, you'll get full off the omakase! The presentation and quality of the food is worth more than the price (but don't tell the owners that or else they'll increase it!) Bottles of sake here is really a steal! Come for the food, stay for the drinks. Huge shout out to the two working couple who kept an eye out for us and made sure we didn't drink too much before leaving. Come and see for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed. Especially when your first plate is so IG-worthy..

Trina D.

My gf and her husband have been raving about Kantaro Sushi for years and we have been meaning to make it out to Torrance to check out their omakase. Since my cousin had a birthday coming up, we decided to make a reservation. Unfortunately, they couldn't accommodate a party of 7 so our husbands had to stay home. Womp, womp. We ended up with a party of 4 for dinner. I miscalculated my travel time from South OC and ended up 5 minutes late due to traffic. The restaurant is located in a sketchy strip mall next to a liquor store and laundromat. Parking is tight. The omakase is $63 per person before taxes and gratuity. It consists of 10-courses. Once seated, we were served sunomono (cucumber salad) and a small green salad. We each had a hot green tea and water. I wasn't sure if this was included with the service as I had arrived a few minutes after the girls were seated. The next course was the snapper sashimi and sea anemone. Our server, let us know what we were eating and which sauce to pair our fish with. The presentation of the whole fish was beautiful. Then the nigiri courses came out: toro, ahi, halibut, yellowtail, Hoikkado scallop, Baja uni, Alaskan salmon roe, a mini chirashi bowl with shrimp head, and shrimp nigiri. The original snapper head that was served on the plate with the sashimi was taken back to the fryer and presented to us a second time as a fried fish dish. The shrimp head from the chirashi bowl was also fried per request (we were asked if we wanted it fried or added to our soup). The miso soup was brought out as with the fried items. The final pieces were: unagi, a toro hand roll, and tomago with strawberry jam. For dessert, we were given the option of green tea or red bean ice cream. Needless to say, we were stuffed at the conclusion of our meal. Our service was lovely and timed well. Our party was able to split our check four ways. Kantaro is a mom & pop establishment with outdated decor, but don't let that deter you from enjoying a meal here. If you're looking for a solid omakase experience, Kantaro is it. Reservations for dinner are required.

Joyce I.

I almost don't want to leave a review to keep this restaurant to myself but I must share in support! This is probably the most worth Omakase ever. For $65, you get so so many plates and everything is so fresh and delicious. Even the miso soup is such high quality. The owners are so kind and really just want people to appreciate their food. I think we cleaned off every single dish. It's almost a bit too much food, but you definitely leave happy and satisfied. They only do omakases at night and you gotta reserve in advance! The outside doesn't look like anything special, but don't let that fool you.

Dan W.

Just an amazing experience. I've been here numerous times, and without fail, every time it's been fantastic. Even during the height of pandemic, when indoor dining was shut down, Kantaro was putting together lovely takeout sushi dinners and helping me pack my car with the neatly packed takeout box. It's a small restaurant and you need to make reservations in advance. There's pretty much only one thing on the menu--the omakase. It's the chef's special, an assortment of sushi and fish that are the sushi chef's special creations. Sometimes there are slight modifications to the courses, but you can usually rely on there being certain items every time: toro nigiri, amberjack nigiri, uni, ikura, sweet shrimp, tuna hand roll, and fried fish. One of the fun parts is after you are served the sweet shrimp, you have the option of having the head deep fried (the only correct choice IMO) or in soup. Another cool part of the meal is having fish served to you as sashimi, after which the rest of the fish is fried and served to you later with dipping sauce. The service is impeccable. The staff is so kind and respectful and they put a lot of care into their craft. I highly recommend this place. You will not regret it!

Potato salad with tomato and cabbage
Michelle P.

Nestled in the corner of a plaza that appears off the beaten path of Torrance, lies a little hole in the wall sushi joint serving up delicious and economical omakase. I've been known to pick restaurants where many a times friends would have to ask, "Are you sure about this place?" Kantoro Sushi was no exception. The plaza is tiny with very tight parking where most of the draw appears to be a liquor store. Additionally once you walk in, the layout seems more like a diner with older booths and some sports decor. However don't judge this restaurant by its looks or location. Reservations can be made via phone. We made ours approximately one week in advance and it wasn't difficult. The fish selection is quite impressive, especially for the price, with the black snapper being the most interesting and memorable. It's offered as a sashimi portion, presented on the fish which is then taken back for an agemono (fried) course after. The other stand out items were the yuzu adorned halibut and scallop. The yellowtail, toro, toro handroll, mini chirashi with sweet shrimp, yellowtail and tuna and eel were also exceptional. I thought the ikura, uni, salmon battera and unagi were just ok on our visit and I didn't care much for the tamago with cream cheese and jelly. The meal is closed out with miso soup and ice cream. You have the option of frying your shrimp head or having it in the soup. While adding it to the soup gives a new depth to your miso, I have to agree frying it might be the best bet because then you can eat it whole! I think this place is really great especially for the value. As of this review, omakase is about 68 per person. The portion is pretty big, especially considering the fried fish and the mini chirashi. If you're looking for a great omakase experience that won't break the bank, give Kantaro Sushi a try!

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Ask the Community - Kantaro Sushi

Do they have lunch specials and do you need a reservation for just dinner or lunch as well?

No lunch. Dinner only. You must have a reservation and omakase only.

Are they open this week? I call but no one answers

Same thing here. No answer.

How much is omakase and how many pieces?

$65 a person. But totally worth every penny spent.

How much is omakase?

Not 100% sure, but I think it is $59 as of November 2021.

I am allergic to shrimp and lobster, can I get them substituted with something else?

don't think so. it's omakase

Tried calling them about 10 + times all day today between 12:30-6:45pm. NO ONE has answered. I'm trying to make reservations, but not sure how to other than to call. They don't have a website either. Is the phone number listed on Yelp their real #?

This is probably not helpful news at this point, but they were closed for two weeks for a vacation. The perils of a mom and pop business.

How can I make reservations to this restaurant? Every time I call, nobody answers

Try calling during their opening hours? My bf called in between their lunch and dinner hours and we were able to make a reservation for dinner that same night. Maybe they're just busy?

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TL;DR - the blue fin toro sushi and sashimi combo 10 pcs were surprisingly generous and matches the…read moreprice. Small parking low. I would come back! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to try Ueno Sushi. I've been driving by this location on Carson st for 10 years. It used to be something else (Thai maybe?) before it was a sushi restaurant. I think it was something else before that. I never went here because I thought the food would be mediocre given the history of changes but I was so wrong. SO WRONG! I came here on a Friday night for a party of 1 and while the restaurant was full and many customers were coming in for their reservations, I did not have to wait. The Sashimi Combo 10pc was surprisingly generous. Every single piece of sashimi was huge. I honestly thought they forgot to cut each piece in half lol. It also comes with a bowl of rice, salad, and miso soup. I finished the night with blue fin toro sushi. For those who might find themselves confused like me, this is labeled Sushi on the menu, but it is better labeled as nigiri -- the sashimi on a small ball of rice. It comes with two pieces and the tuna was HUGE. I almost couldn't see the rice! I was blown away by what I was getting but it makes sense given the price I was paying. I was so happy. Overall, great food, wonderful portion sizes. Downside is the pricing but it matches what you're getting. The biggest downside is the parking. It is a small parking lot so you may have to get street parking. Other than that, I'm coming back.

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Came here for a date night and will definitely be coming back!…read more The meal came with complementary ice tea, I believe it was barley or oolong tea. I ordered the ten toji don combo and a salmon hand roll. The food came out fast and was piping hot. The portions were also huge for not a ton of money. The udon was delicious and the ten toji don was good as well! I loved the combo of the shrimp tempura with the egg. The salmon hand roll tasted fresh as well, 8/10. There is ample seating in the restaurant and lots of parking outside. The restaurant is also located in a shopping plaza with many other restaurants and dessert places.

I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both…read moresides of me. So people needed to squeeze by and then one guy asked if he could sit for a moment at my table. I said okay. But then I think he planned to stay at my table until finally my waiter moved him! There was a seat at one their tables the whole time. Then their waitress wedge herself with her back toward me in between the tables and I had to stop eating. Very disruptive and rude. Taking a while for the six people to order so I nudged her and I asked her to move and she seemed upset that I did that but didn't say anything no apology so it was very uncomfortable and I was rushing through my food so I burnt my tongue on the hot soup again even though I knew it was hot because I just wanted to get out of there. And then when I was done, I had to wait a while for the check and then they couldn't process the Apple Pay at the table so then I had to go to the front and wait for somebody to attend to me there overall this experience was not fun and stressful and I had got there right when they opened. I sure wish I had selected a different seat!! I wouldn't get the Nabeyaki soup again. It was really big and had a lot of end pieces of tough napa cabbage. There were two pieced of shitake mushroom and the standard thin fish cake slice. There was and egg in the soup and a three small chicken pieces. On the side were three small pieces of green bean and two tempura shrimp.

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Matsui - Inside

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Matsui - Pork BBQ Don Combo

Pork BBQ Don Combo

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