I think the Japanese word I learned, 'おいしい' (oishii in Japanese meaning delicious) sums up my second visit to Kappo Irifune this Tuesday! I waited outside for it to open for dinner and managed to run into the Owner, Kobayashi-san who remembered me for my last visit and greeted me warmly! We headed inside and she treated me like I was a good friend hanging out at her house! Honestly the atmosphere in the resteraunt was just like that since this was the first time I sat at the counter, jazz music flowed and it was elegant but also comfortable. I ordered a Peach shochu which was delicious (and I feel bad for not being able to finish it when I left) and I recalled her telling me she could make a Pork Katsu my first visit and I was hesitant to ask because, well, I understood that my food allergen was an important ingredient in Japanese cuisine and I've avoided Japanese resteraunts in the past because I was worried that I would burden or bother chefs' for asking if it could be removed from certain meals I wanted to try, fearing it would make me seem entitled and annoying. But, I mustered up the courage to take her up on that offer again and she was so receptive that I was pretty shocked and ordered it right away along with a sashimi omakase (I wasn't sure what to order for the pieces so I said, 'surprise me, please!'). Since I was sitting at the counter, she regaled me in conversation as she made the sashimi and I was able to find out we liked some of the same music from Japan's Showa Era which was fun! While she was making the sashimi, I heard the knife cuts and although I'm a curious person by nature, I was surprised that I didn't mind not knowing what she what she was going to make me, there was an allure to mystery to it that kept me at the edge of my stool. I wasn't kept waiting long and was rather enthralled when she brought me the sashimi dish! It was a huge moment for me because I've never had a dish that looked like this before, it was as if it was plated for a Mogul Tycoon (I know that may sound exaggerated, but that's what I thought since I'm unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine) and I thanked her profusely, took pictures, and for a few minutes all I could do was gawk at it because I was afraid to mess with such a fine masterpiece (I know anyone reading this would probably be like, 'Girl, it's just sashimi' lol). Then she brought out my Pork Katsu with shredded cabbage at the side and a dollop of I believe was mustard in a dollop at the edge of the plate and I couldn't be happier! She explained to me the different cuts which I unfortunately forgot some and should've written down (sorry!), but from what I remember: Bluefish Tuna, Salmon with roe which she added was marinated (yum!), and Spanish mackerel which was also on a stick and she told me she'd deep-fry once I finished (yay!), and I do apologize again for forgetting the rest! I ate and the cuts were extraordinary thick and plump and with the ponzu and soy sauce felt like it melted in my mouth. And the taste of the Pork Katsu was crispy and delicious, the shredded cabbage made it easier to digest and the dollop of mustard and sauce further enhanced the taste! I also ordered two pork belly skewers and they were juicy and she offered me a yuzu-like paste to pair it with and it felt like fireworks to bite into! Afterwards I finished my sashimi cuts, she deepfried the fish for me and it was so crunchy to the point where I was annoyed with myself for finishing so quickly! Afterwards, I received the side dish which I dreamed about since my first visit: the miso soup so packed with umami that I ordered a second helping to take home with me! Overall, my second visit, I learned the word 'oishii' even though I kept saying 'umai' the whole time... then crawled under a rock and sank under the quicksands of second-hand embarrasment' when I looked up the word and read that it was considered 'informal' ^^;. Whoops, perhaps the next visit I can learn a new word and swipe some more of that green tea ice cream, until we meet again, Kobayashi-San and Kappo Irifune! read more

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Stopped by Kappo Irifune for a weekday lunch and tried their lunch specials. It's a traditional Japanese restaurant with a nice selection of Japanese dishes. We ordered Sashimi Gozen & Chirashi Gozen. I couldn't really tell what's the difference. Sashimi tasted fresh and nicely prepared. The lunch specials also came with miso soup and salad, making it a pretty complete meal. We added a few extras, including tempura and sea urchin with ikura. The skewers were just okay for me. The meat was a little on the dry side, so they weren't my favorite of the meal. We also received a complimentary matcha dessert, which was a nice way to finish lunch. What We Ordered Sashimi Gozen Chirashi Gozen Tempura Fresh Salmon & Ikura Meatball & Pork Belly Skewers Not too busy for weekday lunch, server was attentive, ambiance was quiet. Overall, a solid option for a traditional Japanese weekday lunch, especially if you're looking for fresh sashimi and a lunch set that comes with soup and salad. The complimentary matcha dessert was a nice bonus! read more

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I visited my favorite restaurant again after quite some time, and it reminded me why I love it so much. The owner's kindness shines through in both the food and the hospitality, creating an experience that feels like coming home to my hometown. The warm atmosphere, welcoming service, and exceptional cleanliness make this place truly special. My favorite dish is the Sashimi Gozen. The sashimi is always incredibly fresh and every bit as good as, if not better than, any other restaurant I've visited. The tempura was also outstanding--each piece was perfectly prepared, with a wonderful texture that enhanced the natural flavors of the ingredients. This restaurant genuinely feels like a piece of home to me. I hope it continues to be loved by many people for years to come. Highly recommended! read more

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Everything is great, the food, service and ambiance makes this Japanese restaurant a great place. I meet friends there at least once a month and have never been let down read more

Go here for authentic delicious Japanese food! The owner is also especially nice & accommodating! This is a real Japanese restaurant, unlike so many others that are Korean or Chinese-owned. read more

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I'm very fussy about sushi. So much so that when I crave it, I rarely visit a sushi restaurant that I've never been to before. With that said, yesterday, I visited Kappo Irifune for the very first time. I think it was great. However, it didn't exactly inspire me to re-examine my life choices and start trying out new Japanese restaurant spots. Before I talk about anything else, I have to begin with the service. It was an A+ and here were the reasons why: -My wife and I showed up to the restaurant several minutes before opening. Usually, restaurants are a stickler for their hours. Our server, however, let us in early without a fuss. -Our server closed the back door to the restaurant since she was concerned that the cool air coming in may be uncomfortable for us. -The food came out quickly, but not so quickly that all our food came out at the same time. The way they spaced out the serving of the dishes was perfect. -We ordered the Chef's choice of the day sashimi set that comes with 10 slices of sashimi. They gave us 12 slices at no extra cost. -They gave us free matcha ice cream at the end of our meal. For the most part, I really enjoyed the food here. I ordered the following items: Miso soup with Asari clams, various nigiri sushi pieces (blue fin tuna, blue fin tuna toro, seared toro, salmon, salmon belly, egg, and yellowfin belly), the sashimi set (blue fin tuna, toro, horse mackerel, red snapper, bonito, and (I think) yellow fin)),and four piece shrimp tempura. I thought the salmon nigiri, blue fin tuna nigiri, red snapper sashimi, and salmon were home runs. The shrimp tempura was outstanding, and the best I've had since I was last at Inaba restaurant that specializes in tempura. As much as I liked the items noted above, I must point out a couple of dishes that fell well short of expectations. The toro nigiri, which I'm assuming was chu-toro, was not fatty at all. It tasted like ordinary tuna. Also, my wife's mackerel sashimi had two small pieces of bones in it, hurting the roof of her mouth. I also have to mention that there are a lot of promotional material beneath the clear plastic place mats on the table. They are dated from 2024 and 2025. Not sure if those promotions are still in effect, but they may want to update their materials. There are plenty of sushi restaurant options in the South Bay and beyond. Some good. Some not so good. This is one of those restaurants worth checking out. read more

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Good food. Staff is very friendly. They also like the cure and bauhaus!! Nice ambiance great spot to go to.i ordered chicken teriyaki set for take out . it was very tasty and good . they gave me miso soup , salad , chawanmushi , appetizers as well ! very good price , reasonable !! i want to highly recommend!! read more

Kappo Irifune - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

I absolutely love kappo Irifune! I went once and keep coming back. There sushi is super delicious but more than that their other dishes are absolutely amazing. Highly recommend getting their chawanmushi, its steamed egg very delicate in texture. Their salmon collar is also a good fish as it's one of my favorite parts if the salmon. Service is very friendly and the resturant it self is super welcoming. Highly recommend for variety of japanese sets and dishes you don't see often. read more

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We had a wonderful meal at Kappo Irifune. The Chef/owner is so friendly and welcoming. She really treats everyone like they are long time friends! The chirashi was a standout-- very generous with the fish and a nice variety. You can tell the fish is fresh, and the sushi rice was seasoned beautifully, not too sweet. Very reasonably priced especially for the lunch! There are plenty of Gozen options at various price points. Definitally give this restaurant a shot! You'll quickly become a regular. read more

Kappo Irifune - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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Very fairly priced food, friendly staff, and great ambience! 14 piece omakase for $55... and the sushi is all big too! Such a great deal. Sashimi boat is also massive and delicious. Must try their uni! It's an explosion of flavors Tomoko-San is also very friendly and attentive to customer needs. Will defs come back! read more

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I have been a fan here for over 10 years. The quality and fresh fish stand on thier own. No hot rice or frozen sashimi here Not a fan of uni but Tomoko always has oyster special available. No badly cut sashimi. Since the pandemic and the fire the place has less business and cannot handle a full house. My friends an others I have brought here for lunch or dinner have always been impressed with the quality and food here this month they are running Anniversary special. I'm going to get my fix of omakase special and oysters read more

Their uni is TOP TIER !!! Creamy, fat, clean, best of the best to be honest. We would drive 2 hours to get their uni. Highly recommend !!! read more

Kappo Irifune - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

First time dining at KI and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. I ordered the Fried Oysters as an appetizer and the Nigiri Sushi & Tempura Gozen for the main course. The oysters had a crispy panko breading and was accompanied by Tonkatsu sauce, Tartar sauce and a dab of hot mustard. The Nigiri was very fresh and I really liked their sushi rice. The Tempura was nicely battered and seasoned well. I also had the pleasure of meeting the hospitable and gracious owner, Tomoko ( I accidentally called her Tomo for short). I believe she said they are celebrating their 10th anniversary next year. Another plus are the tasty side dishes that come with the main meal. I will definitely be back to dine at KI. read more

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This was sadly subpar. As soon as we walked in, the person who greeted us lacked complete energy and didn't seem happy to see us (maybe against kids? Tired from Halloween last night?) There was no air circulating at all - felt muggy. No music playing until 12:30 PM or so. The bathrooms were not in the greatest condition - soap gunk around the dispenser and the whole bathroom experience made me feel like I needed to take a shower afterwards. The food: The tea was pretty good. The chutoro was also good. Ume shiso had good flavor but looked a bit messily made. The chicken teriyaki was pretty good for the kids. That's about it. Everything was just really not great quality. The rice wasn't great quality. Agedashi tofu was okays engawa was not neatly prepared and heavily seasoned, which I didn't even know was possible at a sushi restaurant. Annnd for a family of 4, it was 200 dollars. This restaurant seems like it is struggling a bit. I will not return. read more

The food was amazing and the nice lady that took care of me was especially amazing! Ms Tomoko (I hope I spelled it right) was very kind and helpful with directing me as it was my first time. After today I have to say it definitely won't be my last! The vibe of the restaurant was very cozy and offered comfort and calmness as well! read more

Kappo Irifune - Bento Box with salmon roll, tuna roll, and yellow tail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

We had a cucumber roll with avocado, it was delicious! Also the house Sake was delicious. It was hard to see if anything on the menu is vegan, you have to ask the server to find out. I do wish they had a loyalty program or a check in offer for anyone who plans to review on Yelp or Google. As we were leaving they stopped us at the front to make sure the new server had charged us correctly. We did take a bit of offense, they treated us like we might not have paid....if you have a digital option to pay you should be comfortable with your customers using it I think. The interior was nice and they played great music. I really would come here just for drinks. read more

This place was so dirty. There were dirty dishes piled on the floor and near the restrooms. When we walked in there was no one in the restaurant. So they had time to clean up. I don't understand why nothing was washed. I had to walk out without ordering. Don't want to risk getting sick. read more

Delicious and fairly priced with great service! We were immediately greeted with a friendly attitude and Yoko was very kind and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Kappo Irifune - Tempura Gozen Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Very good, traditional Japanese Izakaya style restaurant. They have a few more traditional dishes than most places nowadays. Extremely polite staff. read more

I almost want to gatekeep this because it's such an amazing gem because after discovering this place my family and I have gone here every single week. Not only are their lunch sets delicious they're also at a great price. Their specials are extremely great value but also using really high quality fish. If you love uni their uni specials are unbeatable. While the service may be a bit slow since there's only the boss lady working, she's so nice and really works so hard. I love this place and it really became my standard for comfort Japanese food. read more

This is a restaurant that has my fav lunch combo. And also not only is the food of high quality, the service from the owner Tomoko and the waitresses is also very nice too. If you want to eat really good Japanese food, this is the place to go!! read more

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Parking: free parking (underground available as well). There are certain spots reserved for other residents/restaurants - so read the signs well Service: we went on a Sunday expecting a line. But they were able to seat us right away. They're super nice and will figure out the best way to answer your question. If you go exactly when they open on hot days, it does take their AC a few minutes to kick in. Food: if you're here, you're here for the quality. The fish (sashimi) was unbelievable delicious. But the quantity is lacking. Some say it's worth the price, but I would argue the opposite. If you can eat, you either won't be full here or you'll be spending good Benjamin(s) for it. But once again, you're here for the quality not quantity. read more

A favorite lunch place for me and my dad. Friendly service and always a great quality of food and at very reasonable prices. We had the scallop crudo special and two of the lunch specials. Forgot to take pics of the free salads. Very highly recommend you check it out if you haven't been here before or in a while. read more

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The owner was sooo sweet and the customer service was amazing. However, the food just wasn't up to par. We got the Uni omakase for $80 and it came with a hand roll but the seaweed was soggy even though i ate it right when it came out. I don't like soggy hand rolls so it wasn't very good. Then when we got our omakase set of nigiri we couldn't finish it because every piece had an excess amount of wasabi in each piece that it wasn't pleasant to eat. The wasabi was so over powering that's all we could taste because it was A LOT of wasabi hiding under the fish. This is not our first time having omakase or nigiri with wasabi in it but my friends also tried to help me eat mine and also agreed it was way too much wasabi that we all started coughing and wheezing unfortunately. The miso soup was also very salty and normally you can't mess up miso soup. We came in at 6:30pm on a Thursday night it wasn't busy at all so service was fast and I can't say enough good things about the owner. She was the sweetest ever but I don't think I will be back for the food. read more

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An amazing value for lunch! Generous servings of fish, very friendly service, and a large menu that offers a variety of options for a large party made up of many different taste preferences. Tempura is very good as well, crisp and without a greasy mouth feel. read more

Kappo Irifune - Sashimi Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food is great service is good.. this is an amazing spot.. I'm for sure coming back with the fam.. read more

Kappo Irifune - So fire - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

Its okay, but its a bait and switch. See pictures Basically they posted Grade 5 uni on instagram and then decided to serve you Grade 2-3. The difference is not only visibly but taste as well. The uni was bitter. The rice was amazing, ikura was amazing. But Uni should be slightly sweet; not this reject of a mush. What happen to the uni, did they blend it? I will not be coming back but will go next door to Miyabi Uni. Please don't switch out the uni like this. read more

Kappo Irifune - What's posted on IG, grade 5 quality uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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Fresh Uni! Great deal (portion and price)! Their service is excellent too! The owner/chef is very friendly - always great to talk to her. read more

Kappo Irifune - Uni Ikura Don (sea urchin & salmon roe bowl) - amazing!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

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Cosy atmosphere. Friendly waitress Super tasty uni. They are so fresh Plenty of underground parking space Must try Uni , Blue Fin Tuna read more

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I went at a quite Monday night but the service was great. Food was awesome too. We were there for a long time but the server didn't bother us besides taking empty dishes and refilling drinks. The restaurant is very spacious . And seating is somewhat hidden in the side wing of the restaurant. read more

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Been living in Torrance now for 25 yrs and this was the first time here. When we first got there it was pretty slow. Only one table of four. We sat down and started looking at their menu. It had a very extensive selection. Took us a while to choose what we wanted to try. We opted to try their omikasen and chirashi items. Both were very good. Fish was fresh and elegantly prepared. Price was also reasonable. We will come back. read more

This place is one of my favorite restaurants to go to in Torrance! The service is unbeatable with free sides and desserts and the staff are so nice. The food doesnt play either. They give the thickest sashimi cuts and are always fresh. Its comfy and spacious as well. Definitely give this place a try!!! read more

Kappo Irifune - Uni don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

This restaurant is in an unassuming business plaza, and looks smaller than it is (the entrance is not facing the street but rather, another restaurant). After making my rounds around Old Torrance for a bit, I found parking in the area and walked over. I spied an underground lot in the same building as the restaurant, but I wanted to stay on the street. I loved the menu; there's real snow crab and many rolls that aren't heavily sauced. I chose a salmon skin roll because it had gobo and two hand rolls- one had snow crab sticks and the other was eel. Everything was so fresh! Overall, I would definitely return and try more of the menu! Pros: - ambience and decor - simple menu - real crab - polite employees Cons: - limited dining hours - parking is not great - hand rolls difficult to eat (cucumbers are cut big, nori is tough to bite) - a tad pricey read more

Kappo Irifune - Snow crab/unagi hand rolls and salmon skin cut roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

This place has the best uni at a great price! The sushi here is good as well. It's a lil hidden gem for uni and sushi!

I had such a great dinner here tonight. I've been to this restaurant a few other times, and it has always been an awesome dinner so I'm way overdue for writing this review. The food is amazing! Authentic Japanese cuisine. I ordered the sashimi gozen, toro nigiri, and 2 oysters. Everything was delicious and high quality. The sashimi gozen comes with miso soup, salad, rice, a steamed egg type of pudding, and tempura. Needless to say, I had more than enough food! Service outstanding! The waitress had a dodger hat on and I mentioned to her that I was a dodger fan as well, and that they won on my birthday which was yesterday. She added an extra piece of toro to my meal and brought me this really tasty desert that had ice cream, sponge cake, and matcha puffs with a birthday candle. Oh and an iced tea! And when she brought the check she brought me another cookie that she said was her favorite. I just this was all so kind and thoughtful. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Had an amazing time courtesy of the chef and Kobayashi san! I ordered the fatty tuna and a grilled mackarel. It was a relief to have a greatly prepared grilled mackarel after years of so so renditions. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Kappo Irifune - Fatty tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California

It always welcomes the customer at their very best! The food is great with Sushi and the Japanese favorites. The service by the owner is heartwarming and considerate read more

This place was suggested to me by another Yelper, and they weren't wrong, uni was good. It was fresh and sweet. The place was very quaint, and owners and server was very nice. The main problem was that the service was very slow. We were the 4th table seated, and it took us 45 minutes just to get water. I felt bad for the server as she was the only one working (perhaps the daughter as this looks like a mom and pop shop- which I love supporting). Kids were so thirsty, they started pretending they were served water. Bluefin toro must have been pretty good and my kids wolfed it down in seconds. My uni toro handroll was ok, uni was fresh and sweet, toro was meh. We ordered 3 chirashi bowls with uni and ikura (we also ordered 2 tempura- not photographed). Tuna and hamachi was good, the rest of the sashimi was meh, uni and ikura was really good. I mean the price wasn't too bad either. We paid $210 for 3 adults and 2 children. I'm hoping maybe this was just an off day as most of the reviews were glowing. read more

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The food was delicious and fresh. Only the service was very slow and underwhelming which is why it lost a star. We had a brand new server at our table who was very nervous and still learning on the job. There was only another waitress which made a total of just 2 waitress for a Saturday afternoon lunch service. Which is why I have them 4 stars instead of 5. Hopefully the service will be much better in the future. The restaurant is casual and simple. It's in the shopping street area in Torrance so you can definitely find parking. read more

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Great sushi and customer service! I cannot recommend enough! Their uni was so fresh and affordable! read more

Kappo Irifune - Chita - Sushi Bars Near Me - Torrance, California