Atmosphere - Clean, lots of indoor seating. No wait on Thursday evening Taste - We ordered the Manager's Special, Matsui Bowl and Hand Roll Combination. Udon and Soba sauce was flavorful and authentic tasting. Shrimp tempura was crispy. Customer Service - Excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly. Price - Average read more

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I was just starting to eat my meal when the sat a large group breaking them in to tables on both sides 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. read more

Matsui - Pork Katsu Don Combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I was excited to go back to Matsui after several years of not having been there. The updated reviews looked really great with decent prices and a manager special. And so I convinced hubs to come with me. We sat by the window, kind of tucked into a corner, and had a good start. The food was good. Then, I ate my salad, and I encountered a hair. It was pretty long. And I was like, what? And I have long hair, so I thought, maybe t was mine? Giving the benefit of the doubt. I kept eating. And like two bites later I encountered a 2nd hair. Long hair. It was twisted among some of the elements in the salad. Did not come from my head. I was beyond grossed out, and flagged over the staff. I told him I found a hair in the salad and my husband piped up that I had found 2. I SHOWED him the hair - disgusting. The staff member took the salad away and asked if I wanted another, and I said no. And that was it. The bill came, and was like nothing had happened There was no making amends, no apologies. We paid the bill and left. Unfortunately, will never return to Matsui. Should have trusted that B rating in the window. read more

Matsui - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Very homey Japanese restaurant located in Torrance. We ordered the Mananger's special & Tanin Don. The Manager's special was a really good value at $18 for a salad, 6 pieces nigiri, 4-5 pieces of vegetable tempura with shrimp, and either a soba or udon. I opted for the cold soba and it was delicious! I will say the sushi was just okay. Not bad or too great. My partner enjoyed his bowl and we were both filled by the end of the meal. We also ordered an Agedashi tofu, which I forgot to take a picture of, but it was a big portion and came in this delicious broth with mushrooms. The food came out really fast as well! Will definitely be back to satisfy our Japanese food cravings! read more

Matsui - S-6 Tanin Don & Manager's Special - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Excellent service. Excellent food and prices were great. We got the Managers special for $17.99..tempura, salad, udon or soba and 6 pieces of nigiri, 4-5 pieces of tempura which included a shrimp. Great value. The servers were very attentive and check on us frequently. Another one to add to my list when I come visit my sister in the So. Bay. read more

Today is Monday and I had an Occupational therapy session this morning. I was in the mood for Japanese food and luckily, Matsui is open on Mondays. There was a line of people waiting for the doors to open. I found handicapped parking near the restaurant and a short walk to the entrance. Since I was dining alone, I was seated right away. The dining room is clean and bright. I ordered the lunch special with cold udon. The salad was fresh and tasty. Cold udon hit the spot on this hot day. Tempura was lightly battered and delicious. The variety of sushi was also very fresh and delicious. Staff is very friendly and efficient. read more

Matsui - Iced water - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Came here for a date night and will definitely be coming back! 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. read more

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We had zero plans to eat out and randomly ended up here on the way home from being way out of our usual zone... and my wife literally said, "we did good with this place." That pretty much sums it up. To be real -- we didn't even have the brain cells to read reviews or compare spots... because Jameson was screaming bloody murder in the backseat So we pulled up Google Maps, typed "soba noodles," and picked the place with the most legit-sounding name. Absolute gamble... and somehow we hit. We walked in with two kids already in full meltdown mode, snacks packed just in case... and somehow this turned into one of those meals where everyone ended up eating everything. Right away, they brought out cold water AND iced tea -- both complimentary, which hit perfect on a hot day. And the tea was actually good. Then you look around and realize... most of the tables are speaking Japanese. That's always a green flag. First move: manager's special combo -- no-brainer. You get sushi, tempura, noodles, salad... basically everything we would've ordered anyway for the price of one dish elsewhere. Perfect when your brain is fried and you just need it handled. We also grabbed a kids meal with cold soba, and this is where it got strategic. My wife took the soba + salad (smart move), the kids went straight for the onigiri, and it comes with a toy AND dessert. Way better value than ordering separate plates for kids who might not even eat. Food highlights: Agedashi tofu -- huge portion, crispy outside, soft inside. Kids crushed the tofu, I handled the mountain of mushrooms Katsu curry -- straight comfort food. Big portion too... we tapped out, Luna stepped in and gave it 7 thumbs up Udon -- simple, clean, and comforting (kids kept going back to it) Sushi -- fresh, straightforward, done right Drinks were a win too -- large hot sake + large Sapporo for a price that honestly felt like a steal. Now let's be clear -- I'm not saying this place has the best sushi, the best soba, the best udon, the best tempura, the best agedashi tofu, or the best katsu curry... But they had ALL of it... and ALL of it was GOOD. And somehow... my kids were quiet, happy, and eating everything like it was home-cooked. That alone is a win you can't measure on a Yelp star scale. If you're trying to nitpick like a food critic, this probably isn't your spot. But if you're just a normal human being -- especially with kids -- looking for a place that actually works... We got all that food, drinks, a happy wife, happy kids, and made it through a chaotic day... for under $80. Hands down, the best place to get all of that and still walk out with a happy wife, happy kids, and zero regrets. Yeah... this place won. And like my wife said -- we did good with this place. read more

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Easy going Japanese place with good value on their combo plates! The manager special was great since it had a little bit of everything: fresh salad, crunchy mix tempura, assorted nigiri, and hot soba. Food was good in flavor and very filling but I didn't feel sick after all of it. Vibes are casual and good comes out hot and fast! read more

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Nice & quick service on a Wednesday night Order a 3 hand roll combo with hot udon & the tempura bowl ($65) The food tastes fresh & feels very cozy inside. I love their combo options on the menus, great variety to try multiple options on the menu. My boyfriend loves the tempura here & the sauce was amazing read more

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Matsui intrigued me online with its set menus for a decent price. We parked by Hakata Ikkousha in the same shopping center and briefly considered dining there, before walking on to Matsui where we added our name to the wait list. Our wait outside wasn't too long. They had a temping Manager's Special $17.75 Shrimp and Veg Tempura, Salad, Sushi Combination and Udon or Soba, but I'm not big on raw fish, so I selected the M9 Ten Toji Don $15.25 shrimp tempura, egg & onion cooked in a special sauce served over rice, with the udon served hot. The portion and variety of food was great, but the rice bowl wasn't what I had imagined it to be. I would happily return to try something else though. read more

Meh. You come here to get full not for taste. Stumbled upon this place after scrolling through Yelp for a Japanese spot. Been trying to find different Japanese spots in South Bay. This place ain't it though. This place is like a Japan Salaryman lunch. Taste isn't particular good, but you get a lot of food for your money. My SO got the sushi, udon, salad, tempura lunch combo. Salad was okay. Udon was very bland and not much taste. Lots of noodles though. The sushi was not good. Fish was terrible quality. Worse than the fish you can get at all you can eat spots and Costco. The rice was terrible. texture aint right and kept falling apart. The tempura was decent though. Probably the best part of her meal. I got the Katsudon combo with the udon. My udon came with tempura flakes. It was just as bland as the one from my SO. Soup had very very little taste. the Katsudon wasn't anything special either. Not that great. Bland and pork katsu was whatever. Overall, overrated spot. If you set your expectations right, then sure this place is ok, but this isn't a foodie spot. Would not come back again. read more

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I have not been back in years since I don't live near this restaurant. I came by for lunch and the food was delicious. We had the manager special. $18 It came with6 pcs of sushi, hot or cold udon or soba, shrimp & veggie tempura and a salad. The portion was generous. Friendly service. Plenty of parking. We came at 11:45 and no wait but people started lining up by noon. Plenty of tables for small and large group. Plenty of parking in the lot. The menu prices are very reasonable. read more

Matsui - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Such an excellent lunch special for just $15! The food was very solid, and I genuinely enjoyed my meal. The servers were incredibly efficient, kind, and attentive throughout. I also appreciated the simple, cozy ambiance--nothing over the top, just comfortable and welcoming. I'll probably bring my mom here next time. read more

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I can't believe that in all my years of visiting the South Bay, I didn't know about this place until just a few weeks ago. Now that I know, though, I will 100% be returning! I visited for lunch on a Sunday around 2, and it was pretty busy but we were seated in about 10 minutes. The restaurant is fairly small and cozy. Upon being seated, the server immediately brought over some complimentary iced tea, which was unexpected and great. All of my family members and I opted to try the manager's special, which comes with sushi, tempura, salad, and your choice of hot or cold soba or udon. I thought the food was great. Perfectly balanced--nothing felt overly heavy, and I left feeling full but not like I was going to burst. The salad dressing was very good, and I thought the tempura batter was also very light and crispy. My cold soba and sushi were both pretty standard. For under $20, you really can't get a better deal anywhere else. I am looking forward to returning and trying more of their fairly expansive menu. read more

Matsui - Manager's special - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is reasonable. There is a Manager's special that has a variety of yummies. Sashimi sushi, hot or cold soba or udon , tempura shrimp and veggies , and a salad for under $20. I had the nabeyaki udon it was delicious lots of chicken, there was also a rib eye steak with rice and carrots ,and five piece shrimp tempura fried to perfection. Service was excellent. Bathrooms were clean one person at a time. Atmosphere is nice . I recommend this place. read more

Matsui - 5 piece Shrimp tempura - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Consistently good Best udon in the South Bay Prompt service Filled with Japanese nationals so the place is legit Get here EARLY We got here 15 minutes before opening and had to stand in line to get in read more

Matsui - Lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Came here on a Tuesday and there was no wait, but it was pretty crowded. Sat down and was served iced tea which was really refreshing. We ordered the managers special and oyako don. The prices were cheap for the amount of food we got. I was debating between the managers special and the shrimp tempura don. But I think the managers special variety was nice. It was very filling and the price was worth it. The restaurant was decorated nice and the partition in the middle of the room felt like it gave every party some privacy. read more

Matsui - Oyako Don Combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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This little gem of a place has the best lunch special. $15 for a soup, salad, sushi & tempura. All of that for $15!!!! I got there right before opening & was seated immediately. The line just kept getting longer & longer. I noticed the owner who was an older Japanese woman going around all the tables including ours to Mae sure everything was great. (Always a nice feeling for the owner to come around.) read more

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Came back on Saturday, 2/7/26 for my birthday month. The service is still top notch, food still delicious! I think the ribeye steak in the past was a bigger portion but it's still great for the price. Relaxing and family friendly restaurant. One of our go to places for a satisfying meal. read more

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I came here for their lunch special. They usually have a line out the door but I came on a rainy day at 11:30 am right when they open. We got seated right away and got the special and for $15.75 it's amazing assorted sushi, hand roll, tempura and udon plus a yummy side salad. Def worth it. read more

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Had a very nice lunch. Was seated quickly during rush hour. Service was fast. Food was fresh, though be aware they serve complimentary tea - it's BARLEY! So if you have celiacs, do not drink it thinking it's green tea. Ambiance is decent. read more

Matsui - Handrolls - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This place in Torrance by close to the japanese market Nijiya. There is plenty of parking when I went however, the restaurant is small. This place is pretty authentic and the food is fantastic. There are things on the menu that are not in typical japanese restaurants that I grew up on which made my day. My mother loves coming here before we go shopping in Nijiya. They quickly acknowledged us and sat us down promptly. I began to notice how we came in a good time because they quickly became busy. People were waiting outside to be seated in. The place is very simple but quaint. If you want good japanese food that it's authentic, this is the place to go to if you're in the area. read more

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Great experience trying for the first time lunch special was spectacular 10/10 Comes with a non caffeinated barley drink Service was great and the environment is relaxed not too loud read more

Matsui - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Matsui s one of the IG spots for Japanese comfort food and meal sets in Torrance! I almost always get the Manager's Special since I can never decide what a want, but it always hits the spot. You get some tempura, sushi, salad, and can choose between soba and udon, which is such a great deal for $17.75. They also have a wide variety of other meal sets and rice bowls, and they even have cute kids sets which my niece and nephew loved. Although I love coming here, the last visit was a bit frustrating since our table sat down first, and the two tables that got seated after us already ordered AND got some food before we could even order. It was so hard to flag someone down which made it not a great experience last time. Overall I do love the food and atmosphere, and if the service was up to par it would be amazing! read more

Matsui - IG @snacks_with_steph - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

A fun place to eat Japanese home cooking. Named after famed Japanese born MLB star, you'll see evidence of baseball fandom throughout the location. Not much to say other than I hope they continue to serve the community for many more years to come read more

If you're looking for a solid Japanese lunch spot in Torrance, you have to check out Matsui! I ordered the Manager's Special, and it is easily one of the best values in the area. For only about $18, you get an incredible spread: - a bowl of hot udon (you can also opt for cold soba) - a crispy tempura combo with shrimp and veggies - 7-8 pieces of fresh nigiri sushi - a side salad. The variety is fantastic, and everything tasted fresh and authentic. The atmosphere is super unique--the space is small and homey, decked out with tons of Hideki Matsui baseball memorabilia, which makes for a fun, nostalgic vibe. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful, and pleasant throughout my meal. Just a heads-up: parking can be a little challenging during the lunch rush. The lot is a bit tight with smaller-than-usual spots, but it's definitely not a dealbreaker. Great food, great prices, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! read more

Matsui - Manager's Special Combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Fast and friendly service Flavorful offerings with generous servings The Manager's Special is a great deal! read more

Matsui - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is most def a dependable little Japanese spot in a plaza with easy parking perfect when dining with the whole family. I ordered a comforting beef and egg over rice dish that totally hit the spot. It reminded me of a Yoshinoya bowl but kinda better. I also had a side of cold soba noodles, which came with crunchy little toppings that gave the meal a refreshing balance. My husband went with a special combo that came with sushi, udon, tempura, and rice, all for under $18. A total deal, and he really enjoyed it. The kids' meal came in a cute bento-style tray, and my daughter loved the little jelly dessert it came with. One big miss for me though is the egg custard pudding. I was honestly excited to try it, but it was a total letdown. Instead of being smooth and creamy, it came out curdled, almost like scrambled eggs, and had a bitter taste that made it hard to enjoy. I wouldn't order that again. read more

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This is where you come when you know you're craving Japanese food but don't exactly know what you want. It was a cold night so I went with the nabeyaki udon, per the waiter's recommendation, and it was such a comforting dish. However, I would also recommend getting the Manager's Special which was only $18 for tempura, soba or udon, sushi, and a side salad. It's a good bang for your buck and pretty rare in this economy nowadays. Matsui has nearly everything you can imagine of Japanese cuisine from soba to unagi to sushi to tempura to... I'm gonna stop here because you get my point. Just get what you're craving since the prices are pretty worth it. Sushi is one that they don't specialize in but if you're coming here, it's for the classic comfort dishes. The workers were nice and the food came out relatively quickly. I also like that they gave out tea as a drink option instead of water. read more

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Matsui offers an authentic Japanese dining experience. They offer tasty combos and cute kids meals too. I had never been a huge fan of soba until I tried their soba. Matsui has turned me in to a fan of soba! Seating is pretty limited so there may be a wait during popular times. Service is efficient and fast though so I have never had to wait too long. There's plenty of free parking too. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Matsui - Kids meal - Hot soba - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Matsui lives in a plaza that houses some heavy hitters, however, it's a gem among many. The menu is pretty straightforward. Matsui offers up quintessential Japanese fare and it does it well. My favorite is the Ten Zaru ($14.95) with cold soba noodles. It comes with both shrimp and vegetable tempura. The soba was quite good. The noodles were al dente with just the right amount of bounce. All the accoutrements - dipping sauces, oroshi, scallions etc. - were the perfect complements to enhance the sauces. I appreciated the simplicity of the meal and I think that's where Matsui excels. If you like variety, I recommend ordering a combination special. For around $15, you can get both a noodle + rice entree. I love the curry don ($14.95) with a side of cold soba noodles. You get carbs in every imaginable form. I can't think of a better combo. If you're a little indecisive, the menu here is pretty expansive. There are so many combos at ridiculously reasonable prices. Looking for good food with good value? Matsui is your girl. read more

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My friends and I had an amazing meal here. We were seated immediately and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered a tanin don combination, Go-go Matsui bowl, okinomiyaki, and a few other apps. The tempura was so delicious and I really enjoyed the beef don and the udon with cold dipping sauce. read more

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Have gone with family that live in the area many times the last few years and recently stopped by to have lunch and realized never reviewed Matsui... 5 stars!!!!! Every single restaurant seems to have raised their prices over the last couple of years, but Matsui remains a pretty good value plus it offers delicious Japanese comfort food. Be sure to consider the Manager's Special, which comes with 8 pieces of sushi, tempura, side salad, as well as your choice of hot/cold udon or soba, for less than $18. The tempura is the standout item in the special. Just the way I like my tempura, not too bready and it has very good flavor. When not ordering the special, I love unagi. Perfectly tender drizzled with a delicious sauce on top of white rice, and I'm comforted. You can't also go wrong with the unagi at Matsui. My family in the area keep coming back to Matsui since it's not all about the food. The staff is always pretty friendly and attentive! Food came after a very short wait, and I never ever have to flag for a drink refill! There's a dedicated parking lot so parking should never been an issue. read more

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Delicious and good prices! We went for lunch and it was packed - waited 20 mins, but service was great and quick! The lunch special had a little bit of everything : nigiri, handroll, tempura and choice of udon or soba. It was SO filling and satisfying. I loved the assortment of nigiri pieces and the tempura was perfectly fried. The udon was simple but satisfying. Curry katsu do is SO big - loaded with rice, curry sauce and fried pork cutlet. read more

Matsui - Curry don, tempura don - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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the 4 stars is for the food & service, both of which are always good, esp. the service. HOWEVER, I have to say the ambience really sucked compared to when we used to come here 15yrs ago. the table next to us were playing video games (like the whole table), then 2 tables over some kid was gargling his soda with his mouth open for like 3min (apparently the parents thought this was normal behavior, he probably does it so much they don't even notice). then 2 tables behind us a dude was blowing his nose REALLY LOUDLY forever. I mean, go to the bathroom! or to your car! seriously! the food was good but I really lost my appetite. maybe next time a "to-go" order would be better. read more

Matsui - kake soba with tofu salad :) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This cozy place has good tasting sushi with tempura deal called the managers special. The size of this deal is just right and so is its price. read more

Was looking for a Japanese restaurant to grab a quick bite and I was impressed with the tempura and udon. Overall very good quality food for a decent price. The sauce for the tempura bowl was really good! They had very fast service and food came out in a timely manner. I did have to wait to get seated though. Tons of parking. read more

Matsui - Ten Don Combo - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Tempura was crispy without too much heaviness from the batter, and the udon is quite standard in terms of broth and noodles. I've had better at other places, but it was still quite delicious. The manager's special had a good array of items but sushi wasn't that good. The price was absolutely unbeatable, though! It's located in a plaza with a decent parking selection, but the plaza is quite busy so you might have to spend a bit of time spinning around before you find a spot. read more

Matsui - tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Really really good deal!! Is it elite, sadly, I'd say no. But service is good and quick, and the lunch deal can't be beat!! If you are looking for high end, this is not it. But for me, worth it, and a good establishment So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work." read more