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    Sausalido Cafe

    4.8 (159 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a very small family restaurant, and good for takeout orders Service: friendly staff, although you may have to wait a bit since only two people running the entire store, they clean the tables adequately Food: they have a fusion style menu, classic breakfast items and Thai inspired dishes BLT MELT SANDWICH - *** choice of sourdough, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, light taste EMPRESSS CHICKEN - **** chicken with roasted chili sauce, topped with cashews, servied over rice, chicken was a bit dry, very spicy, still recommend for the taste Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, expect $15 per person for a decent meal, preferably cash payment as there's a surcharge for credit card

    Sadel S.

    I found this restaurant because I get my nails done in the same plaza (great nail spot FYI lol) but decided to grab some food on my way out. I I'll admit I was a little confused as to what kind of food The images on the windows showed Asain dishes but also acai bowls and I had never seen a hybrid restaurant like this. Well, let me telllll you...I ordered and Asian dish AND an acai bowl and both were SO good! The owner/manager was super personable and friendly! He took my order with a smile and was just so kind for such a short interaction. It was lovely. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. They have lots of food options plus all sorts of hot and cold drinks. You can dine-in or take out. There's free parking in the plaza which is great! It's a bit far for me to personally go back often, but I now stop in there every time I'm in Torrance to get my nails done and very much look forward to my next order!

    outside of the restaurant...look at all those food options!
    Dalia J.

    If you're not coming to Sausalido Cafe you're missing out on more than just great tasting food! I've been here a few times and the owner, Julius, is always there greeting you when you first walk in, welcoming you with a genuine "hello" and bright smile whether it's your first time or you've been before. I stopped in on a Tuesday for lunch and knew I was going to get the curry puffs. The last time I ordered these I was with a friend and had to share but not this time. I was on a solo lunch and looking forward to the puffs! To say they are "perfect" seems insufficient. They were fried incredibly well, hot, crunchy, tasty, but never greasy. And these little puffs were filled with minced beef, potatoes, and seasoning! For my main dish, I chose the dragon noodles (pad thai) with chicken. All the veggies in the dish were cooked perfectly, nothing too mushy, just the right amount of crunch/bite to the cabbage, broccoli, and carrots. And the chicken was chunky! And while I loved everything about the dish, the sprinkling of the crushed peanuts was *chef's kiss*. There's no skimping on those peanuts here. As I write this I'm excited for the leftover noodles waiting for me. When you walk into Sausalido you really do feel welcomed. The space is unassuming in the best way possible. Posters of the drinks they offer (coffee, smoothies, boba) adorn the walls, along with pictures of the various food items they have. The restaurant is across the street from Alondra Park and there are other businesses in the center. So, if you need to do your laundry do that and grab a meal at Sausalido. Get a massage and then get food at Sausalido. Get your nails done and head next door to Sausalido for a treat. Get here and get here quick!

    Mia V.

    The food is amazing, the owner is so funny and friendly, the prices are reasonable. Overall, it's an amazing place that me and my boyfriend like to go to a lot! The peanut butter açaí bowl is divine!

    To go: Dragon Noodles and Spicy Chicken Masala over rice
    Lea W.

    After seeing such nice reviews I decided to stop in at this place. I didn't have time to dine in so I ordered my food to go. Brace yourself...the owner has a rooster sound for his doorbell! I was greeted warmly and my order was taken from a broad Pan-Asian fusion menu that has some classic American breakfast favorites, as well. The owner sat and visited with me while my food was being prepared, and it was a pleasant conversation in their homey dining room. The dragon noodles were very good...they had a nice amount of heat on the back side without blowing your palate, but feel free to order them extra spicy if you like it hot. Also had the Spicy Chicken Masala which also had a pleasant kick. Will plan for another visit to sample the breakfast offerings.

    On a rainy  day, it doesn't get any better than a hot chocolate here!!!
    Eldred S.

    On a rainy day, it doesn't get any better than a hot chocolate , AND a green curry !!

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    Steve D.

    Friendly service, fresh food, and delicious flavors. Sausalido café has it all. It started when I took my mom here. We all loved the food, and I've been coming back ever since. It also has my absolute favorite green curry, a great iced coffee that really highlights the coffee rather than oversweetening it to disguise the the natural flavors, and a Dragon Noodle which at medium spice will really knock your socks off without being painfully spicy. I don't know what kind of chili they use, but it is not like any I've had elsewhere, and it is absolutely delicious. The owner is a delight and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The vibe is a little more casual, certainly not a formal kind of place, and that serves to make you feel like you're seeing an old friend rather than walking in as just another customer. They make us feel welcome whenever we arrive, and I always leave a little happier than when I entered. Love this place.

    Hot sauce (for breakfast sandwich)
    Mark M.

    Torrance Food Crawl #430 Sausalido Cafe is a small family-owned restaurant with a menu that is primarily Pan-Asian fusion but has worldwide coverage: Asian (noodles and more), American (breakfasts and sandwiches), coffees, ice creams, smoothies, fruit bowls, and more. I've primarily tried the Asian dishes. The Dragon Fried Rice (hint - the word 'dragon' might be a clue that this is spicy) was a very nice basic fried rice dish. You can adjust the spice level to your liking. Everything here is prepared on the spot, so they can easily adjust the spice levels or contents if you have special dietary requirements. The Dragon Noodles (basically Pad Thai) was excellent, slightly sweet, with lots of noodles and vegetables. I ordered this with mild spice. When the owner checked on me, I made a comment that it was mild, but very nice tasting. He provided a sample of their dry spice that I could add to my meal, commenting that the spices came from several different areas, including Asia and Africa. I had trouble placing the spice, but when I heard that part of the blend came from Africa, I understood my confusion. The sandwich and breakfast items have been solid, with traditional American choices. There are numerous fruit and sweeter drinks on the menu, which I haven't tried for personal health reasons. I've usually been here in the afternoons when it was fairly quiet, but the place gets busier on Saturday morning. Service has always been personal, friendly, and helpful. This is the type of restaurant I like, a small family-owned one with a menu that isn't the same as every other restaurant.

    French Toast Combo
    Bonnie C.

    My boyfriend and I came and ordered breakfast takeout and the food did not disappoint! We ordered the French toast combo that came with eggs and bacon, we also paid a little extra to add hash browns to it. The food tasted like it was made fresh and had that home-cooking feel. Our favorite was the strawberry mango smoothie that we ordered! It tasted like real fruits instead of the usual artificial syrups. The staff were super sweet and came out to talk to us while we were waiting for our food. I would definitely come back to try their other smoothies and food on their menu!

    This is their Dragon Fruit Smoothie. ( Way better and healthier than 31 flavors)
    John C.

    I came into the restaurant wanting something different than I had been eating. The same old things weren't working for me anymore. I walked in and saw that the restaurant had a varied menu of both American foods and Asian foods. I bought pad Thai noodles with shrimp and I tried the Dragon fruit bowl. Both were so good that I have been coming by on the average of once a week ever since! Try it, you'll like it!

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    The dragon noodles were delicious and the service was great! I highly recommend this for a affordable breakfast brunch spot.

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    Breakfast here is always amazing. Be it a Breakfast panini sandwich or just pancakes and eggs. Coffee is always great, extra strong.

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    What is the pricing for your milk tea? Outside on your window says $5.50 for a large but I was charged $6.50 and then I downgraded to a medium for $5.50 but the window pictures does not show your store having a medium size.

    Hi Tiffarah. Thank you for asking. Prices are small $4.50, Medium $5.50 and Large $6.50 (including tax). You downgraded and got a medium size even though the price was not on the menu outside, but the price was verbally communicated to you. We… 

    My cowoker is allergic to peanuts. Do you use peanut oil in your cooking and is there any chance of cross-contamination?

    Morning David. How are you? In response to your question, we cook with vegetable and olive oil. We do garnish with peanuts and cashew nuts. These are added after the food is prepared. Hope this answers your question. Thank you.

    Wondering if you serve breckfast? The women at our church, have our womens breckfast, every 1st saturday of each month . im in charge to find new places..ty

    Hi Lorraine, How are you? Hope all is well? Just wanted to let you know we will be closed on the first Saturday of the month, October 5. We have a funeral to attend. Sorry if… 

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