Finally a good curry place near me. Tanuki (raccoon dog) is a Japanese curry spot that recently…read moreopened. While curry is their specialty they have other items such as udon, teriyaki, and donburi bowls as well as a few typical appetizers such as tempura and karaage. The restaurant is not very big but has a fair amount of tables. Its style has a mix of modern and traditional Japanese elements with lofi music playing in the background. We were given a friendly welcome upon entering and the service was great. We started with the mixed tempura which was light and crispy - a perfect starter that won't fill you up. For dinner we tried the beef curry and chicken katsu curry. Both were delicious. I had the chicken katsu. I really liked the breading as it was light and crispy - not too thick or greasy. The sauce was also rich and flavorful. I made it a combo which includes miso soup and a salad of choice. I selected the cucumber salad which was a little sweet but refreshing with the meal. I hope to try their donburi next.

So stoked that there are more proper East Asian restaurants west of the 605 and south of the 91…read more My order was a chicken katsu curry takeaway. I called it in on a lazy Tuesday after hiking. Food didn't take that long but I like that there was a wait because I know it'll be freshly made. When I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order, inside was cozy and I noticed that it was pretty busy for a late Tuesday lunch. A really nice young woman who rang me up and handed me my bag of goods. When I got home, I was pleased to see that they had separated the Katsu from the curry sauce, so my meat didn't end up being soggy. Their curry sauce is different from most curry houses. There are some herbs in it that I can't put my finger on, but I love it because it's not like any of the others. Chicken was juicy and rice was fluffy. I also like their kizami ginger which had a nice solid crunch. Even though it took me a while to pick up my food, it was still nice and warm when I sat down to eat it. Very happy with the presentation and the flavour. We'll try to visit and eat at the restaurant next time. Parking lot is small and can get a little crowded with all the other businesses open. But there is also street parking available. Also, because it's a Japanese restaurant, they are not open on Mondays.

This tiny ramen shop was such a wonderful experience. I tried it for the first time today and was…read moresurprised by how close together every thing was in the dining area. I felt welcomed by the cool tones of the interior design and layout actually. We waited by the door as a party of two. Not too long after we entered were we greeted by the hosted and seated outdoors, as we requested. Even though it is on fourth street which has plenty of street traffic, it was still a quiet, comfortable dining experience. Every thing on the menu looked and sounded amazing but I planned to try the ramen because I've been craving a good bowl of ramen for a while. I landed on the shoyu ramen with tofu. I really enjoyed the taste of the broth. The flavor and seasoning was soul-healing. I don't usually go with plain chicken broth in ramen but I felt confident in my choice. I was literally happy dancing with each bite. The ramen was so good! My partner went with a spicy order of tonkotsu ramen with chicken, garlic, and black oil sauce. I tried parts of it and it was also delicious! I wanted to try the sushi but did not have that big of an appetite for both sushi and ramen so I opted for the salmon poke tacos. They tasted very savory and the salmon was flavored really well. The temperature and consistency was not too overwhelming for the tacos shell. The service was attentive and not too invasive. We took the check to the counter to pay. I am excited for our next trip here. It is dangerously walking distance for us! PS they have a sign that says they are hiring a dishwasher for Saturday and Sunday!

Extremely disappointing experience from the moment we walked in. We were not greeted, and the woman…read moreat the front immediately had a visibly annoyed/disgusted expression and rudely told us there were no seats and that we needed to sit outside. She then said we could wait for an inside table and walked away, so we stayed inside to let her know we would prefer to wait indoors because it was extremely hot outside. When she came back, she asked if we were sitting outside, and when we said we were going to wait for an inside table, she rudely responded, "Then wait outside," and walked away. We hadn't even been seated or ordered yet, and we were already being treated so disrespectfully. We understand that restaurants can be busy, but there is no reason to speak to customers or treat them this way. The way we were treated right when we walked in says a lot about the customer service and overall atmosphere of the establishment. Definitely not the welcoming experience we expected.

Have been here so many times over the past 17 years that I been working in the area. The old sweet…read morecouple still owns this place and I love it! I still love their udon bowls and I love that for the Katsudon, I can change the rice to udon instead. I had a variety of dishes here, from ramen, to rice bowls, to soup and dry udon, all were very satisfying. They also have a stamp card system and I am all for it!!

This was a pleasant find. We were craving Japanese food in the area, and this place did a great job…read morewith their curry and katsu. The price is also reasonable. I got the Pork Cutlet Curry. The cutlet came out nice and crispy. I do wish there was more curry sauce in the dish. Their karaage was also pretty good. The place isn't too big, but they have few outdoor seating too. I would be down to come back again. It did take some time to get the food out but wasn't too long of a wait. We did street parking.

My son has brought me leftovers from here so I knew it was good, but I never had it fresh. Visited…read morethem shortly after they were broken into to support the small family business. The staff was very friendly. I ordered a mini Angus bowl with brown rice and it was amazing. I got extra sauce on the side because their sauce is homemade and just tastes incredible! they have a self serve, soda fountain which I very much appreciate. I definitely cannot wait to go back and get a large bowl. Even if I can't finish it, leftovers are always a good thing.

Stopped by this Japanese restaurant for the first time to try their lunch specials: it was really…read moregood with great value, especially if one focuses on the lunch specials around teriyaki flavors. Located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, Bamboo Teri House recently celebrated 41 years in business at this location. My wife read on social media that they recently experienced some vandalism at their storefront, so decided to show local support by dining in on a weekday with my wife and her mom. It is located in a small, unnamed strip mall, so has shared surface parking that we took advantage of. The front door had been temporarily fixed with plywood after the vandalism. The set-up is that of a fast casual diner counter restaurant, where you place and pay for your order first, and then the food is brought to you. It's a pretty big menu, which for me is not a good thing for a Japanese Restaurant. We found an empty table, and waited after we ordered. They have a self-serve soda machine ($3.25 for 16oz soda) with small water cups for use, and the tables are already prefilled with the necessities (napkins, disposable chopsticks, soy sauce). One interesting thing is that they do have Sapporo on draft, and some good weekday happy hour specials. It was fairly busy, but the food came out in a reasonable time. All the diners in our party were happy. We got items from different parts of the menu, and shared all of it, family-style. Lunch Special C ($12.50) - Chicken Teriyaki, California Roll, Karaage, steamed rice & Pan fried noodles. Plenty of food for sure, and the chicken teriyaki on the bed of rice was good. The Karaage on the noodles and the california roll were OK. 3 Item Combo ($18.50 + $1.50 upgrade for beef) - I guess this would be considered a teishoku. I really liked it. My three choices of entrees were sesame chicken (very crispy battered chicken but no sauce), angus beef teriyaki (a good choice for beef lovers, and the overflowing sauce was used for other dishes that didn't have as much), and mixed tempura (included two nice shrimp pieces, well made with panko and deep fried, along with some vegetables and a light dipping sauce...mainly used this sauce with the chicken). The noodles were OK. Yakitori Bowl ($11.50) - two chicken thigh skewers over a bed of rice and noodles and some mixed vegetables. It had grill marks so not sure if they have an open flame grill back there. It was well made with well portioned chicken thigh pieces, cooked really well. Would be an easy, filling lunch if in the mood for chicken. Reminded me of Yoshinoya, except quite a bit better. There was no place to self-bus, so assuming an employee would bus and clean the table, ready for the next guest. The restaurant was well staffed, so glad that they had plenty of foot traffic. My wife and her mom really liked this restaurant, and we will come again when back in the neighborhood.

We had a wonderful experience at Osaka Story a few weeks ago…read more The owner Reyna is probably the most memorable part of our visit. She took the time to give valuable information on the history of this restaurant. Our server also provided EXCELLENT service! How nice to visit a business owner who genuinely loves what she does! The food and the vibrant energy inside are totally worth trying when in this area!

Sadly, we didn't get to eat here. If you are gluten free, I would skip this place. They had…read morenothing to offer my niece or sister so we had only had appetizers and left. Staff was friendly and you can make reservations which is nice. We did get the fries which my nephew enjoyed and our crispy garlic rice was good. Hopefully I'll get to try another time.

The biggest takeaway from our dinner at Thai District in Downtown Long Beach is something I cannot…read moreemphasize enough: the portions here are absolutely INSANE for the money. We came with the whole family, everyone left completely stuffed, and somehow we still walked back to the hotel carrying leftovers from basically every dish. We were only in Long Beach for one night staying at the Fairmont Breakers and walked over here for dinner. We know Long Beach has seriously good Thai food, so there was no way we were spending our one night in town eating something we could get anywhere. Very glad we picked Thai District. What shocked me wasn't just that the portions were huge. A lot of restaurants make a plate look enormous by burying you in rice or noodles. Not here. They were extremely generous with the actual meat, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, nuts, everything. I kept looking at the plates wondering how they were doing this. The Yum Woon Sen / glass noodle salad was ON POINT. Huge plate of noodles, vegetables, herbs, chicken, and what seemed like an endless supply of large perfectly cooked shrimp. Great balance of acidity, spice, freshness, and that slippery glass noodle texture. Then came the Nam Khao Tod Salad, definitely their own interpretation. Traditional nam khao usually has crispy fried rice balls broken apart and mixed throughout. Here it was almost the reverse: a HUGE amount of seasoned minced chicken almost reminiscent of larb gai, fresh herbs, vegetables, peanuts, and crispy puffed rice over the top. I still prefer the more traditional version with chunks of fried crispy rice, BUT this was legitimately delicious in its own way. I found myself eating half the plate while trying to convince my brain we were still calling it nam khao. The herbs and flavor were there, the peanuts gave it great crunch, and the amount of meat was ridiculous. The surprise winner for our daughter was the beef Pad See Ew. This girl had THREE PLATES. She kept asking what kind of noodles they were, why they tasted like that, what the sauce was, and about a million other questions. Eventually she announced she wanted to eat those noodles for the rest of her life. The wide rice noodles had that chewy texture you want, plenty of beef and Chinese broccoli, and they weren't drowning in sauce. Our son normally has a harder time at Thai restaurants because the spice and herbs can be a little much for him. The wonton soup finally gave us a win. The "small" was actually a substantial bowl with a LOT of really good meat-filled wontons, plenty of bok choy, green onion, and a comforting savory broth. He actually ate dinner successfully at a Thai restaurant for once. We also got the crispy tofu, which came out as big cubes with a peanut dipping sauce. Again, generous portion. They apparently do not understand the concept of putting six tiny pieces of something on a plate and charging $15 for it, and I appreciate them for that. Dessert was their Mango & Sticky Rice, and even this had their own twist. Purple coconut sweet sticky rice that reminded us of Korean purple rice, huge chunks of ripe mango, mango sorbet in the middle, and chewy sala palm seeds with an almost gummy, jelly-like texture. Then the whole thing gets drenched in sweet coconut cream. My wife and kids demolished it. And after ALL OF THAT, plus a Singha beer, jasmine rice, sticky rice, etc., our subtotal was basically $100+ for four people. Look at these portions. $100. In Downtown Long Beach. In 2026. I don't understand it either. Service deserves some love too. The staff was extremely nice and accommodating even though we showed up with two kids and immediately became that family. We initially sat at a normal four-person table, but apparently my children are traitors and will only sit next to their mother, so we asked to move somewhere with a bench where a 3-to-1 seating arrangement made more sense. No problem at all. Then I was sweating because I'm fat and apparently walking several blocks before eating Thai food was my personal Everest, so they even turned up the AC and moved us into the other section. Sorry guys, and thank you. The atmosphere deserves a mention too. The restaurant had this cozy, dimly lit, almost romantic feel without being overly fancy. It was peaceful and zen inside, especially for Downtown Long Beach. Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a quieter vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy dinner. Seriously though, we had a great experience. Huge portions, tons of meat and seafood, excellent Pad See Ew, great Yum Woon Sen, a creative Nam Khao Tod, kid-friendly options, wonderful service, and some of the best value we've seen at a sit-down restaurant in a long time. We walked over from the Fairmont Breakers for our one night in Long Beach specifically wanting good Thai food. Mission accomplished. And now apparently my daughter is going to be asking me for Pad See Ew for the rest of her life.

We came to Long Beach for a convention and we were so excited to try all these new restaurants!! I…read morefound Thai District onYelp with over 1,000 positive reviews. Plus we love Thai food. And boy were we happy we did. This place fit us in on same day reservation, and were a semi large party of 6. We were escorted upstairs to such a cool table with some soft and fluffy pillows and a huge panoramic window. Waitress was very kind and helpful and was good at her job. Now on to the meal. Truly this was the BEST Thai food we have ever tasted. Every single dish was better than the last one. Every thing was seasoned just right. From the fresh and crisp Spring rolls to the Spicy dumplings, and the our delectable, savory Pad Thai. Our Drunken Noodle dish, we ordered mild in spice level, but was mouth watering and delightful! We mentioned it to our friends, who were also here for the same convention, one couple ordered Door Dash the other 5 tried it and every single one of them were not dissatisfied. They loved their meals and thanked us for introducing them to the best Thai food, so far that we've had personally. Next time we are in Long Beach, we will most definitely come back!

Located inside The Hangar. Delicious, super tender beef and the garlic rice is so good. Was working…read morein the area and was able to expense my food so went all out with the Wagyu skewer. Sooo good, but I think the Harami may be just as good and tender. They also have happy hour where a few items (like the garlic rice bowl and Wagyu skewer) are a couple bucks off. I've eaten at the Hangar twice and chose Wagyu street both times. The cashier is also super friendly and our food was ready quick!

I have been intending to try this spot since I first saw it in the Long Beach Exchange Hangar Food…read moreHall. The employee at the cash register was patient as I inquired about the many options/combinations I could choose on their menu. I ended up building my own bento box with the Wagyu Sukiyaki Beef. I also decided to upgrade to the Sushi Rice and add some Citrus Ponzu for more zing. My first thought of the beef was that this tasted oddly similar to what you would get as a Yoshinoya Beef Bowl which anyone can enjoy at a fraction of the cost. However, paired with the Sushi Rice and the Citrus Ponzu, it is no longer comparable. This place wins hands down. The bento box also came with bean sprouts, cucumbers, and pickled radish. I quite enjoyed the meal. The beef was placed on top of a bed of spring mix which had me somewhat disappointed since the price point was fairly high for the amount of beef you receive with your order. Otherwise, it was a delicious meal that I am sure I will get again. They have other beef options that also sound very appetizing, so I'll probably opt for those in the near future to get the full experience. Just be aware that this food hall can get very busy and finding seats can be challenging... parking too.

This is a hidden gem in the Signal Hill/LBC area. The sushi was delicious, the ambiance felt…read moreauthentic, and the service was top notch. On top of that, the prices were great! The crunchy rolls were so tasty, and I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again soon!

I live nearby and have frequented Shin many times. I love that it offers ramen and sushi. Perfect…read morefor the days you can't decide what to eat. Service is great.. theyre attentive and friendly. Food is always good.. I love the ramen broth options and sushi options. There's a cute and relaxing little patio ambience. Parking is plentiful, I never have issues looking for a place to park. I took one star off only because when it's hot out, sometimes the air circulation is bothersome. I don't think they run ac.. just fans. Also, the booths are cracked so when I'm wearing shorts it doesn't feel comfortable on my thighs.

order and find seating! inside + outside seating and tables for small and large groups…read more menu includes drinks, breakfast, snacks, and lunch. we ordered a montecristo sandwich and the mango sticky rice pancake to share montecristo sandwich: not greasy at all and VERY filling, plenty of mayo and cheese was so easy to eat mango sticky rice pancake: yummy coconut mango sauce/puree, topped with whipped cream and mango. bit of a mochi chewy texture, maybe has rice flour? soo so so good, filling breakfast + drink for 2 was $25/per person. cute ambiance and decor inside. excellent food, friendly service! no wait before the brunch rush BTW

Food I've been to arize bistro a couple of times and I have…read moreto say that I've been hooked by their food, which is a good mix of brunch with asian flavors. First off, the reason I wanted to try this place was the mango Sticky rice pancakes. The pancakes themselves were made well, nice and fluffy, the flavor was pretty good and loved the addition of all the mango that added to the freshness of it. It's a bit on the sweeter side though, so I would be wary of that. Another time I came I ordered the thai tea pancakes, which I wasn't too much a fan of. Still loved the pancakes themselves, but I found the overall dish a bit too sweet and the addition of the boba I think doesn't fit well with the pancake. I also ordered an omelette and definitely loved their omelette, as it's a big serving and just the right amount of saltiness to balance their sweet dishes. Service/Ambiance Arize Bistro is a self order place wherein you order from a counter and find a table. The staff that work there are nice and I love the small local restaurant vibe it has, as it gives a hidden gem type feel. Service is relatively quick and this would definitely not be the last time I come back

I came here from a recommendation of a coworker. She talked highly of their food and their lunch…read morespecials. And it did not disappoint. With my lunch special I got soup, a salad, and two sushi rolls (one basic one and one special one). Everything was delicious and I felt very satisfied without feeling stuffed or comatosed. Service was very nice. Kind, helpful and very quick. Atmosphere was fine. Very clean, and good setup. I might make this a go to spot for all my sushi cravings.

If I don't have a good experience on my first visit, I usually give it another shot before I write…read morea review. Well, I thought my last visit was my first time here, but seeing that I checked into Sushi Kara before, I honestly don't recall the first time I ate here. It was apparently not memorable. This last visit was so off putting, I'll never return. They close at 9. Hubby and I came in at 8. There were a couple parties at tables. The small sushi bar was open, so we opted to sit there. The server was welcoming and said we could sit anywhere at the bar. She was actually nice taking our drink orders and taking care of our bill. It was more the sushi chef who seemed unhappy to be there and not interested in serving us. We offered him beer, which he declined. That's fine. He probably doesn't drink, but it's common to treat sushi chefs to drinks. Then I asked what he recommends (omakase). He just pointed to a sign of the day's special: negi-toro handroll or cut roll. Not something I was particularly in the mood for. He had no other recommendations. Being mindful of the time, we put in several orders of nigiri and a spicy garlic edamame right away, all of which were pretty fresh and well executed. The blue crab was pretty much imitation crab meat, though. When we heard them tell a couple of patrons that just entered that they are only taking takeout orders, I figured I would put in our last items, a salmon skin salad and my usual sushi dessert, unagi. The salmon skin pieces were unusually thick, albeit crispy. The iceberg lettuce was a major fail amidst the Cyclospora outbreak! While we were still eating, the staff was rushing to clean the dining area, behind the sushi bar, and the floors. Around 8:45, they already took the bill we paid for, all the chairs were up on the tables, we asked for a box to take the rest of the mediocre salmon skin salad home, I took my bites of unagi, and we left. The vibe was so passive aggressive and borderline rude. There are so many other better sushi establishments I'd rather drop my $$$ at.