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Great restaurant with good food and friendly spirit. The restaurant has ample parking in the private lot and about a dozen booths. On the Saturday that I came, they had set up some tables in the back for a private party. I ordered the Ladybug Fried Chicken Plate which came with rice, Mac salad and green salad. The chicken was crispy. Hubby ordered the Teriyaki Combo which came with the kalbi, chicken and salmon. It also came with rice, green salad and Mac salad. Mac salad was decent but not real flavorful. My favorite was the kalbi which was seasoned well and not overdone. Salmon was also moist and flavorful.
I know I have been here before and shared a previous review. I just want to say I had another wonderful experience her. The staff was great in handling our larger group and the atmosphere was wonderful. It wasn't overly loud. So it made for a comfortable time with friends. Like the last time the food was tasty. I opted for the chicken plate with LB fried chicken and katsu. Beautifully prepared with a nice crispy and well seasoned batter. Definitely a will continue coming back. Enjoy!!
Came into Ladybug Cafe, Gardena for brunch. If you've ever wake up feeling that hunger feeling and don't want to cook on a Sunday morning, Ladybug has you covered. The service here is so good I started checking my pockets to make sure I didn't accidentally tip BEFORE the meal. These folks are friendly, fast, and have that "we actually like our jobs" energy that instantly puts you in a good mood, aside of my morning coffee. The food is solid and comforting. The kind of good that makes you nod at your plate like you're agreeing with it. You know what I am talking about. Every dish comes out looking like it knows it's about to be appreciated. Flavorful, satisfying, and zero drama, just how I like my meals and my relationships. Ambiance is casual, clean, and chill. It's the type of spot where you can roll in wearing gym shorts, eat like a champion, and still feel classy. No weird vibes, just a clean space that lets the food do the talking. Ladybug cafe is the kind of neighborhood spot you keep in rotation, reliable, tasty, and pleasantly unbothered. I'll definitely be back... probably sooner than my diet would prefer. Miguel C.
Ladybug Cafe is a Hawaiian-style restaurant that has a nostalgic feel, like my grandparents' home. Some of their popular dishes include chicken katsu, fried chicken, butterfish, beef stew, and mac salad. They also offer burgers, sandwiches, and poke bowls as well as breakfast dishes. I finally came here for lunch and it wasn't too busy on a Wednesday. Hubby got the Ahi Tuna Poke Salad and it was a generous portion! The ingredients were fresh and the ginger miso dressing was delicious. I got the Chicken Katsu and Fried Chicken Combo, which came with salad, rice and mac salad. The Fried Chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection! So juicy too. The chicken katsu was a bit disappointing though. The chicken was pounded paper thin and the panko crust, although it was crispy and not too oily, separated from the chicken. The sides were pretty average. I heard they also have live music on the weekends and evenings, which is great in their spacious dining area. Love the cute drawings and messages from locals and the collection of ladybugs and lucky cats. I would come back since I work close by. I would definitely get the fried chicken again and try other dishes on their extensive menu. Friendly and efficient service. Free parking lot in the back.
Gardena is quite the hub for good Japanese and Hawaiian eats. I've been to Gardena Bowl, Cherrystones, but it's only recently that I got to checkout Ladybug Cafe! Walking in on a Saturday, the place was buzzing with patrons, so I knew this had to be up to par with many of the ono spots serving Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine in the area. My friend I chose to order two dishes. Our choices were the Ladybug Fried Chicken and Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice comes with Miso Soup. The Miso Soup was served first. It had a light and savory broth that was comforting. It had a good umami rich miso flavor and made for a good soothing start for the meal. Up next, we got to try the Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice had a surprising reddish color that perfectly matched the char siu. It added a nice visual cue to the sweet, smoky flavor. The Ladybug Fried Chicken was my favorite. It was freshly fried, golden and crispy. I enjoyed the juicy and tender meat and the crunchy outside. It is served with rice, green salad and potato-mac. I wish there was an option to upgrade to fried rice because this fried chicken really paired well with the fried rice. Nevetheless, I did enjoy this chicken with the potato-mac as well. The potato-mac was creamy and was so ono. Overall, Ladybug Cafe is a solid spot in Gardena for some classic Japanese and Hawaiian eats!
Checked out this restaurant yesterday morning with my wife. My experience was a mix of good and bad. Mostly good. Here are some pros and cons of this place. Pros: -Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. -Very reasonable prices. -Spacious and quaint interior. Comfortable and chill atmosphere. -Friendly staff. -Fast service. -Great food (except with one minor exception noted below). The French Toast and Portuguese sausages were outstanding. Cons: -Poor attention to details. The wife got a fork with a piece of food stuck to it, which means it wasn't washed properly. We also only got one knife between the two of us. We ended up sharing the knife rather than asking for a second one. -Once the food was served to us, the server did not come around to check up on us. -Maybe it was meant to be served this way, but the scrambled eggs were overcooked. Despite some flaws, I would still recommend this place. Not going to penalize a place for mistakes that most customers probably wouldn't even notice or experience themselves. For the price point and quality of the food, this place is damn good.
Ladybug Cafe is a solid choice for dinner in Gardena, it sits in the old Sizzlers location. Great parking - loads and load you'll never have a problem however getting out onto Western Ave may be a tricky but doable. Last night we decided to have a nice enjoyable dinner with the family (mom, brother and sister accompanied by their significant other of course) and talk chotto (talk short time). Entire staff at Ladybug are very good at what they do and friendly. Food is always spot on delicious.
Came here for a high school reunion lunch with 9 classmates. Parking lot was packed because of the Juneteenth holiday. Service was excellent, dining room was bustling. Ot had been years since I was last here. Conversations and catching up with high school buddies was great. The food however missed the mark. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and kalbi combination. Serving size was huge, but the flavors were off. Both meat dishes were bland and should have had unique taste profiles. One good thing is they serve beer, so that was a plus.
My last review for 2025. If you're looking for some delicious comfort Hawaiian food, Ladybug Cafe is the place. We made reservations for 10 peeps and was seated right away when we arrived. Service was fantastic and so friendly. As for the food it was delicious. We ordered the following: Spam Musubi- Simple and delicious. Loco Moco Bowl- For being a bowl, the portions were huge. Chicken Teriyaki and Salmon Plate- Salmon was perfectly cook and moist the chicken was little on the dry side but good. Hugh portions as well. Ahi Poke Bowl- The Ahi Poke was fresh and delicious. Overall, Ladybug Cafe does take you home to the islands. Definitely a place I would return to if I'm in the area and craving Hawaiian food.
Delicious, comfort food. The menu selection is very diverse. The restaurant is clean, orderly and homey vibe. The service staff are bit off when I visited.
The hamburger is huge and tasty. This is another fav of mine. The staff are very friendly and efficient, they treat you like family. The Hawaiian decor, the laid back cozy cafe and the ohana spirit create this hole in the wall food destination. You truly feel as if you're enjoying a meal somewhere in Hawaii. There's plenty of parking in the back lot, so bring your gang and get the good stuff
If you want some original style Hawaiian local food, here's a place you need to visit. They have been around a long time and have a lot of longtime loyal customers. They have a mixture of local favorites such as laulau, kalua pig, sweet sour spare ribs and saimin. They also have local style Japanese food and a full breakfast menu such as Portuguese sausage and eggs served all day.
Great spot for a huge, hearty meal! We came here with a large party and got seated without issue. Service was super kind, patient, and attentive - we had a great time! Menu had a good mix of meal types which was great for variety. Food came out quickly and tasted amazing - truly a great experience. The portions were huge and felt super authentic; prices were reasonable as well! We left feeling full and super happy about the meal. Great experience, I would definitely come back if in the area again. Thanks, Ladybug Café!
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Why has no one told me about this gem?? As soon as you enter the restaurant, it feels like your grandparents home. I mean that as a compliment, follow my train of thought now. There is so much love, so much heart that is put into the food. Additionally, the amount of food is coma sending. I finished the food and was so ready to take a nap in the warm weather. It's literally like eating grandma's food when youre a young child. The spicy tuna came out first and we were shocked at how delicious the fish was. There wasn't a lot of rice which I appreciated and that fish had a bit of a kick. Pair that with some wasabi shoyu and you're tasting some real goodness. The spam musubi was solid with the furikake. My only gripe was that it had a bit too much rice which could have been better balanced with a thicker slice of spam. Regardless, it was solid. Now the star was the chicken combo. Boy oh boy, that Ladybug Fried Chicken was amazing. The batter had so much flavor and added to the juicy chicken. Pair that with you salad and mac salad.. oh my.. youre tasting a slice of Heaven! Fair warning, there is some grinded celery in the mac salad, so if youre allergic then let them know. Otherwise, that aroma of celery added so much depth to the mac. I can't emphasize enough, there is so much love in the food and the servers take gooooood care of you. It was also amazing to see how much attention to detail the owners put in the restaurant. There is ladybug decor all throughout the place and hand drawn papers from customers. It was really neat to see how much love they receive from their customers. read more
14 days ago
location has their own parking lot quite an expansive menu which is great for the whole family classic Hawaiian Japanese favorites available all indoor seating dishes are made fresh and are seasoned nicely the loco moco could use more gravy but the patty is seasoned too service is good they do give you privacy place is good for groups too fixed service charge for large parties read more
Great restaurant with good food and friendly spirit. The restaurant has ample parking in the private lot and about a dozen booths. On the Saturday that I came, they had set up some tables in the back for a private party. I ordered the Ladybug Fried Chicken Plate which came with rice, Mac salad and green salad. The chicken was crispy. Hubby ordered the Teriyaki Combo which came with the kalbi, chicken and salmon. It also came with rice, green salad and Mac salad. Mac salad was decent but not real flavorful. My favorite was the kalbi which was seasoned well and not overdone. Salmon was also moist and flavorful. read more
I know I have been here before and shared a previous review. I just want to say I had another wonderful experience her. The staff was great in handling our larger group and the atmosphere was wonderful. It wasn't overly loud. So it made for a comfortable time with friends. Like the last time the food was tasty. I opted for the chicken plate with LB fried chicken and katsu. Beautifully prepared with a nice crispy and well seasoned batter. Definitely a will continue coming back. Enjoy!! read more
Came into Ladybug Cafe, Gardena for brunch. If you've ever wake up feeling that hunger feeling and don't want to cook on a Sunday morning, Ladybug has you covered. The service here is so good I started checking my pockets to make sure I didn't accidentally tip BEFORE the meal. These folks are friendly, fast, and have that "we actually like our jobs" energy that instantly puts you in a good mood, aside of my morning coffee. The food is solid and comforting. The kind of good that makes you nod at your plate like you're agreeing with it. You know what I am talking about. Every dish comes out looking like it knows it's about to be appreciated. Flavorful, satisfying, and zero drama, just how I like my meals and my relationships. Ambiance is casual, clean, and chill. It's the type of spot where you can roll in wearing gym shorts, eat like a champion, and still feel classy. No weird vibes, just a clean space that lets the food do the talking. Ladybug cafe is the kind of neighborhood spot you keep in rotation, reliable, tasty, and pleasantly unbothered. I'll definitely be back... probably sooner than my diet would prefer. Miguel C. read more
Ladybug Cafe is a Hawaiian-style restaurant that has a nostalgic feel, like my grandparents' home. Some of their popular dishes include chicken katsu, fried chicken, butterfish, beef stew, and mac salad. They also offer burgers, sandwiches, and poke bowls as well as breakfast dishes. I finally came here for lunch and it wasn't too busy on a Wednesday. Hubby got the Ahi Tuna Poke Salad and it was a generous portion! The ingredients were fresh and the ginger miso dressing was delicious. I got the Chicken Katsu and Fried Chicken Combo, which came with salad, rice and mac salad. The Fried Chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection! So juicy too. The chicken katsu was a bit disappointing though. The chicken was pounded paper thin and the panko crust, although it was crispy and not too oily, separated from the chicken. The sides were pretty average. I heard they also have live music on the weekends and evenings, which is great in their spacious dining area. Love the cute drawings and messages from locals and the collection of ladybugs and lucky cats. I would come back since I work close by. I would definitely get the fried chicken again and try other dishes on their extensive menu. Friendly and efficient service. Free parking lot in the back. read more
Gardena is quite the hub for good Japanese and Hawaiian eats. I've been to Gardena Bowl, Cherrystones, but it's only recently that I got to checkout Ladybug Cafe! Walking in on a Saturday, the place was buzzing with patrons, so I knew this had to be up to par with many of the ono spots serving Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine in the area. My friend I chose to order two dishes. Our choices were the Ladybug Fried Chicken and Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice comes with Miso Soup. The Miso Soup was served first. It had a light and savory broth that was comforting. It had a good umami rich miso flavor and made for a good soothing start for the meal. Up next, we got to try the Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice had a surprising reddish color that perfectly matched the char siu. It added a nice visual cue to the sweet, smoky flavor. The Ladybug Fried Chicken was my favorite. It was freshly fried, golden and crispy. I enjoyed the juicy and tender meat and the crunchy outside. It is served with rice, green salad and potato-mac. I wish there was an option to upgrade to fried rice because this fried chicken really paired well with the fried rice. Nevetheless, I did enjoy this chicken with the potato-mac as well. The potato-mac was creamy and was so ono. Overall, Ladybug Cafe is a solid spot in Gardena for some classic Japanese and Hawaiian eats! read more
Checked out this restaurant yesterday morning with my wife. My experience was a mix of good and bad. Mostly good. Here are some pros and cons of this place. Pros: -Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. -Very reasonable prices. -Spacious and quaint interior. Comfortable and chill atmosphere. -Friendly staff. -Fast service. -Great food (except with one minor exception noted below). The French Toast and Portuguese sausages were outstanding. Cons: -Poor attention to details. The wife got a fork with a piece of food stuck to it, which means it wasn't washed properly. We also only got one knife between the two of us. We ended up sharing the knife rather than asking for a second one. -Once the food was served to us, the server did not come around to check up on us. -Maybe it was meant to be served this way, but the scrambled eggs were overcooked. Despite some flaws, I would still recommend this place. Not going to penalize a place for mistakes that most customers probably wouldn't even notice or experience themselves. For the price point and quality of the food, this place is damn good. read more
Ladybug Cafe is a solid choice for dinner in Gardena, it sits in the old Sizzlers location. Great parking - loads and load you'll never have a problem however getting out onto Western Ave may be a tricky but doable. Last night we decided to have a nice enjoyable dinner with the family (mom, brother and sister accompanied by their significant other of course) and talk chotto (talk short time). Entire staff at Ladybug are very good at what they do and friendly. Food is always spot on delicious. read more
Came here for a high school reunion lunch with 9 classmates. Parking lot was packed because of the Juneteenth holiday. Service was excellent, dining room was bustling. Ot had been years since I was last here. Conversations and catching up with high school buddies was great. The food however missed the mark. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and kalbi combination. Serving size was huge, but the flavors were off. Both meat dishes were bland and should have had unique taste profiles. One good thing is they serve beer, so that was a plus. read more
4 months ago
My last review for 2025. If you're looking for some delicious comfort Hawaiian food, Ladybug Cafe is the place. We made reservations for 10 peeps and was seated right away when we arrived. Service was fantastic and so friendly. As for the food it was delicious. We ordered the following: Spam Musubi- Simple and delicious. Loco Moco Bowl- For being a bowl, the portions were huge. Chicken Teriyaki and Salmon Plate- Salmon was perfectly cook and moist the chicken was little on the dry side but good. Hugh portions as well. Ahi Poke Bowl- The Ahi Poke was fresh and delicious. Overall, Ladybug Cafe does take you home to the islands. Definitely a place I would return to if I'm in the area and craving Hawaiian food. read more
The hamburger is huge and tasty. This is another fav of mine. The staff are very friendly and efficient, they treat you like family. The Hawaiian decor, the laid back cozy cafe and the ohana spirit create this hole in the wall food destination. You truly feel as if you're enjoying a meal somewhere in Hawaii. There's plenty of parking in the back lot, so bring your gang and get the good stuff read more
If you want some original style Hawaiian local food, here's a place you need to visit. They have been around a long time and have a lot of longtime loyal customers. They have a mixture of local favorites such as laulau, kalua pig, sweet sour spare ribs and saimin. They also have local style Japanese food and a full breakfast menu such as Portuguese sausage and eggs served all day. read more
Great spot for a huge, hearty meal! We came here with a large party and got seated without issue. Service was super kind, patient, and attentive - we had a great time! Menu had a good mix of meal types which was great for variety. Food came out quickly and tasted amazing - truly a great experience. The portions were huge and felt super authentic; prices were reasonable as well! We left feeling full and super happy about the meal. Great experience, I would definitely come back if in the area again. Thanks, Ladybug Café! read more
As a local born and raised in Hawai'i, I feel like I have scoured all of LA County for some decent lau lau. I cannot tell you how many times I've left restaurants only to be disappointed, on the verge of giving up my quest. I have officially stopped looking and will likely not attempt to order lau lau elsewhere. If you have also had the unfortunate experience of biting into a piece of lau lau that was dry-as-the-Sahara-desert...no worry, beef curry. Sample Ladybug, you won't regret it. Must try the braised short rib as well. The meat is tender and full of flavor. Love the ambiance as it has a very local mom and pop feel to it. read more
1 year ago
A cozy Hawaiian diner with solid comfort food! Came here on a Friday night with a friend and we were seated immediately. There's street parking in front and a parking lot in the back. Service was friendly and helpful since it was our first time We got: Strawberry sake (5/5) haven't had this brand before and it's sweet/easy to drink Chicken katsu condo with butterfish (4/5) only 4 was the katsu. The butterfish was delightful and tasty! Next time I'd get just the butterfish Breakfast burrito (5/5) good ratios of egg and meat with yummy salsa (asked for extra) I'll be back to try the rest of the menu especially the beef stew! Looks like there's also live music or performances on certain days? read more
When a restaurant is full of Niseis and Sanseis (second and third generation Japanese Americans), I knew I'd enjoy this place. This is another old school JA / Hawaiian restaurant offering great food at reasonable prices. So far our family has enjoyed a number of dishes, including the Ladybug fried chicken, chicken katsu, beef teriyaki, and (especially noteworthy) the butterfish misoyaki. This time I tried the ahi tuna poke. I forced myself to finish my meal because it was so good (and poke doesn't do well as leftovers) but I admittedly overate. I don't regret it! Just about any fish dish we've had here has been wonderful. One bargain is the chicken combo plate. It's a LOT of food for a reasonable price. Like the fish dish selections all of the chicken items are really good. Also worth noting is we've done takeout for family gatherings. Let's just say we made family happy. read more
I don't think I've ever eaten at the actual restaurant before. I've had the food at parties and potlucks. I've always loved the LB Chicken. Kinda like a chicken kara age. Very tasty tender and crispy piece of marinated chicken. Logan was super friendly and sweet. Everyone tended to our table so we really didn't have one server. Ambiance was definitely an aloha vibe. Love the bottle of hand sanitizer on the table with of course the staples, salt, pepper and shoyu. read more
Can you say old school? This place is the definition of old school in the best way. Ample parking in the back. Entrance in the back. Lots of tables. Super nice and attentive staff. Huge portions. You will not leave hungry and probably with a takeaway container. There was a police and sheriff officer being seated as we left. You know they know the best places read more
7 months ago
First time visiting here! Staffs were very nice and food was great. Chicken katsu was great, but ahi poke was bit salty for me. read more
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I ordered 2 side garden salad, hamburger steak and corned beef hash breakfast, a large container of gravy, friendly workers, service was a little slow, the food was good! read more
This place has been a Gardena institution and I finally went. They're located at the old Bob's/Sizzler. The food was so delicious! Anytime I see khalua pork on a menu I gotta get it! Theirs is cooked up with cabbage and grilled onions and the flavor was my plate came with a small side salad, rice, and mac salad. As an appetizer my friend and I ordered the spicy California roll. And he got the teriyaki burger and couldn't stop raving about it. When you go to LB all the servers work together as a team. One server took our order but we were checked on by all the staff. It never felt like too much checking in. If you ever went to Bob's or Sizzler the inside will feel nostalgic (I think I'm old). But isn't that the best part of hometown restaurants? A place that's welcoming and cozy?! read more
11 months ago
Always go there for brunch. Love Their food. Service is excellent as always. Very close to the hose. Always parking available, food is quick. Keep up the good work. read more
Amazing food and amazing service. Small/medium mom/pop feel place but don't let that fool you, the food is amazing. I got the butterfish and it was amazing. It's sweet and savory and goes well with the rice. The chicken combos are also amazing. For $18 it is HUGE portions with enough food for 2 meals. The fried chicken is also light and airy and not greasy. Recommend to try and they also have take out option. They have a good size parking lot in the back so parking shouldn't be a problem. I used amazing too much in the review but that's how it's accurately described :) read more
9 months ago
I've heard a lot of friends checking out this place out. Parking was around back and has a big dip down the middle- low cars be careful or else you'll scrape at the bottom. Chicken teriyaki was prepared different than anything I had before. Good, but I felt that halfway through I got tired of the taste. Service was okay. Nice workers. A bit too casual for a place that feels like a family sit down cafe. read more
5 months ago
Food was excellent service was very nice and kind. Ambiance is ok. Definitely will be back. read more
5 months ago
I enjoy this place every time I am in town. Big portions of food! Servers are friendly and the food is good... just like you're in Hawaii! I had my usual Ladybug Fried Chicken for lunch. Next time I am ordering the Island burger. Someone next to us ordered it and it looked so good! lol! read more
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6 months ago
Same great food and service from all the staff members. The chicken combo is still an amazing deal. Please note the hours recently changed, according to the sticker on the menu. read more
Came here with cousins, one of which was visiting from Hawaii. It's been years since I've been to Ladybug. It's located on Western where Sizzler used to be years ago. Walking into the restaurant is kind of like walking into a neighborhood restaurant in Hawaii, in that it's nothing fancy and looks pretty dated and laid back. The menu is pretty extensive with all the Hawaiian food favorites like Kalua pork, poke, fried chicken, katsu (chicken or pork), loco moco, saimen, etc. I decided to make my own combo plate with two items....Ladybug fried chicken and sweet & sour ribs, which comes with salad, potato mac salad and rice. For drink I ordered a large Sapporo beer to split with a cousin. As most Hawaiian places, the Ladybug gives big portions. The Ladybug fried chicken was delicious, not greasy and perfectly seasoned. I got a side of hot mustard to dip the fried chicken in the hot mustard and soy sauce. The pork ribs were equally delicious. Fall off the bone tender. Reminds me of the way my Mom would make Hawaiian style ribs. The potato mac salad was spot on, as good as mine! Everything was 'Ono' (Hawaiian talk for delicious!). I was so stuffed, I couldn't finish all the ribs, so I got the rest to take out. My cousins all loved their food, even the one from the Islands. There's plenty of off street parking in the back. If you're looking for ONO Hawaiian comfort food, definitely check this place out. I'll definitely be back. read more
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Gardena, CA 90247
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Is the Bob's bento available? The nori wrapped chicken was amazing. Hope you can find the recipe and make the Bob's fans happy.
No the bento is no longer available at Lady Bug/Bob's that was one of my go to's at Bob's.
Where did you move to?
Ladybug Cafe moved over to Bob's Hawaiian Restaurant at 15926 S. Western Avenue, Gardena Ca 90247. Phone: 310 515 2250. At this time of the pandemic only take out dining. Not sure about delivery. No outside dining at this time.
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