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Sushi Gone Wild

4.2 (526 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Salad
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Scott K.

If you're looking for a top-tier happy hour spot in Torrance, Sushi Gone Wild is a must-visit. We decided to sit inside this time, and the vibe was perfect--lively enough to feel like a night out, but still relaxed enough to actually enjoy a conversation. Happy hour is Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5-6:30pm. The highlight of the experience was easily the service. Our waitress was incredibly nice and attentive; she was quick with the drinks, knowledgeable about the menu, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we sat down. It's rare to find service this warm and efficient during a busy happy hour. They started us off with a bowl of edamame at the table to snack on while we looked over the menu, which was a great touch. We ended up diving deep into the happy hour specials: * Fried Shumai: These were perfectly crispy with a savory, tender center--definitely a great way to start. * Tiger Eye & Heart Attack: If you like bold, flavorful rolls, these are the stars of the show. Both had a fantastic kick and were plated beautifully. * California Roll: Sometimes the simple things tell you the most about a place, and this was fresh, cool, and hit the spot. Between the quality of the rolls and the stellar service, this is easily one of the best values in the area. We'll definitely be back soon!

California rolls, shrimp sushi (happy hour), scallops (happy hour) and hot sake
Cary N.

12/26/2025 Update It's a great place to eat. It's very popular. The tables are not big so if you're a big group make a reservation. The service here is great from the cooks, sushi chefs, waitresses. They work extremely hard. The sushi is delicious and well made. The other food, 'tiger eye and yellowtail collar' are amazing. The tempura is always hit and crunchy. Still one of our favorites.

Lunch special: you get one extra piece of sushi with each order...
Sunday B.

Super small and cozy restaurant.. You can definitely hear everything all at once.... We ordered a bunch of rolls..sushi and sashimi. It seemed to be taking a while..then we discovered they were bringing it all at once. The sushi was super fresh and the cuts of fish were generous. They also didn't pack on tons of rice which I really enjoyed!

Ashley F.

Take some getting use to unique hours. Great customer service. Self seating unless the inside is packed. Rolls were pretty good. I wish the crawfish was slight larger. I've been to many crawfish festivals in AL, NO and MS and the meat from the tail os larger. Interior is dated, but at this day in age you make it work. Multiple tvs playing sports and news. Server checked on me every time she walked by I love how how the chefs say, SEE YOU TOMORROW!!! with the biggest smile!

Pink S.

As much as I wanted to like the restaurant, I am afraid to say I didn't like it. It felt extremely stuffy inside. I also thought the table and the furniture were not clean. I just felt heavy while I dined. Fish didn't taste fresh. I unfortunately won't go back.

My to go order.
Lawrence H.

Went to SGW to try their Happy Hour Specials Menu. Great deal. During Happy Hour, you can get certain Nigiri with 3 pieces for their normal price for 2 pieces. The fish was a good size and quite good. The tempura's was nicely fried. Service was very friendly.

Jenny Y.

Service is good here, parking was weird for me. Not sure where to park and ended up behind the restaurant. But the walk was good since I overstuffed myself. The ponzu sauce here didn't feel very lemony. And the fish tasted a bit bland...weird, maybe the rice needed to be more seasoned more? I guess it's good that the fish didn't taste or smell fishy. Though, one of my rolls did taste a bit fishy. And the rice was much too hard. It made the rolls less enjoyable. I would come back but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for this place. I have mixed feelings about this place. Good but not good. Maybe I need to give them another try. ps...their warm rolls are MUCH better than their cold rolls. The rolls with crab meat tasted better, probably because of the mayo as extra lubricant for the dry rice.

Peijean T.

Great neighborhood casual sushi spot! I usually go to Hoka Hoka, Sushi Time, or Coco Sushi, but this was great for a nice change of pace. I appreciated the complimentary steamed edamame upon sitting down and the friendliness of the staff. They also have lots of small rolls that are more interesting than most sushi menus. It gets super busy on Friday nights and weekends so prepare for a long wait including an hour for to-go/online orders! I was able to walk in and be sat quickly however on a recent Monday night.

He wanted sushi, I wanted to *not* do dishes. Cheers, Yelp friends!
Sharon P.

Nifty, cozy sushi joint with swift and friendly service. "See you tomorrow" is the phrase here because locals call this spot awesome and frequent here more than they visit their own fridge. Our first time, and it was memorable. The Mr. ran into an old friend, and we struck up conversations with everyone around us. It's easy to do when the sushi is yummy and the sake is flowing. I kept it legal because I was driving, but that didn't stop me from chowing down on a Dynamite and Super Crunchy Roll. The Mr. ended up loving my super crunchy roll, so I kinda had to fight him for the last couple of pieces. I always order the uncomplicated tasty stuff. Mr. Kim was a superb host - I can't wait to visit again. Parking is plentiful around the back. Note that there is no back entrance, so plan for a short walk around to the front of the tiny restaurant. Sports playing on the TV screens. Locals singing Mr. Kim's praises and the sushi is delicious. This place is a bit out of our 10-minute periphery, but it's absolutely worth the trip. Still can't get real crab in a California roll (they only have blue soft shell crab), but we didn't miss it (plus I'm trying to ween the Mr off California rolls, I mean, come on! Ha ha.) I'm looking forward to our next sushi outing. Kanpai! See you tomorrow, good people.

Nigiri
Caitlin L.

Really delicious and fresh sushi! I came with a group of friends last week for a weeknight dinner. It was my first time eating here even though I have passed by and seen this place for years. The outdoor seating was nice, although the night was a bit chilly it was warm and cozy at our table with the space heater. I really like their variety between traditional and specialty rolls and the prices were decent. We came during happy hour so that helped too. I'm excited to come back and try more of their sushi!

12. Aloha Hawaii Roll 8. Double Shrimp Roll
Peyton M.

Both rolls were good. Good taste and fresh. But I have an issue with the aloha roll. I don't know if they're trying to be slick or just cheap, either way it's no good and a bad look...the aloha roll is supposedly supposed to be topped with tuna, mango and avocado. If you're going to do this, normally it should be layered on top of each other. They actually (as you can see in the photo) don't layer it on top of each other. But they put it side by side. So what this does it basically give you just a shriveled piece of tuna on each roll. And they hide this by putting the avocado and mango side by side next to it. So basically you're getting 66% less tuna on a roll that's supposed to be basically a tuna roll.

Dynamite.. a little Too sweet for me
Helen C.

The people here were nice. We ordered DYNAMITE- this was slightly too sweet for me. SALMON SUSHI- this was good IKURA (Salmon eggs)- this was my son's favorite. TUNA- did not like SCALLOP- this was just ok. EEL- this was just ok Not sure if it's bc I ordered the wrong things.. maybe they are better with rolls?

Rainbow roll, David roll
Anber F.

I've been coming to Sushi Gone Wild for a long time, and it's definitely my go-to spot for sushi. The food is always fresh, tasty, and consistent, and the prices are really good for the quality you get. The service is always friendly and reliable, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant is small, so it can fill up quickly at dinner, but lunchtime is usually quiet and perfect if you want to dine in. This time I ordered to-go since it was dinner, and everything was packaged well and just as delicious at home. Always a favorite spot of mine

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Delicious, fresh sushi with generous portions. Great friendly staff. Can't ask for more.

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The sushi is amazing. It was nice and cozy outside. The salad was also good I liked the mango in it. The service was goods as well.

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I came to this restaurant on August 8, 2026, and what an unbelievable hidden gem! The restaurant is…read morelocated inside a hotel, and the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and beautifully inviting. I honestly couldn't believe they offered such high-quality food. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu and the different types of fish. The food was excellent, and every fish we tried was incredibly fresh and naturally sweet. The flavors actually reminded me of the wonderful seafood I had while traveling in Japan. The set menu was absolutely epic, from the appetizers all the way to the light dessert. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. And the chirashi was very, very good--definitely one of the highlights of the meal! I'll definitely be coming back, and I'm looking forward to trying their breakfast next time. Highly recommended!

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4.3(753 reviews)
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Waka Sakura feels ilike perfect blend of good to great quality sushi with a fun gimmick (bullet…read moretrain sushi) at a reasonable price point, in contrast to other rotating sushi bars in SoCal that aren't the best quality and expensive. I recommend getting their six piece salmon special (it used to be $10-12 but the price has since risen). My personal favorite item is the salmon onion nigiri, the onion pairs nicely with the salmon and I wish this was a more common offering amongst sushi spots. The fried salmon belly is also great, and I've been lucky enough to order it when it's discounted a few times, though I think that's mostly on week days. My only gripe would be how inconvenient ordering is - you order off a digital touch screen at your table/booth, but the screen is attached to the wall over your head, so you have to strain your neck upward to the read the menu and it's pretty strenuous if you want to take your time looking through the menu and deciding what to order. Despite this setback though, I still highly recommend coming to Waka Sakura if you're looking for your sushi fix.

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Miyabi Uni

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4.3(908 reviews)
3.2 mi
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Came here to try the Omakase and their Uni pasta was good and the food was great better than what…read moreexpected Service and staff was good Came in on a Saturday night not too busy course came in good time and everything was tasty We got a sparkling sake which our first was out the second Choice Kikusii Sparkling sake didn't disappoint Ambiance was chill and nice it was right in at Old Torrance Would definitely come back for the Uni pasta

an outstanding uni shooter, a well-balanced pasta, but an oyster dish that did not work…read more Miyabi Uni offers a fun and highly specialized uni experience, although the dishes were not equally successful. The Uni Shooter was easily the highlight for me. Since it is consumed in one bite, the flavors arrive almost like a sudden burst. The vinegar-based tosazu sauce hits first with a sharp, energetic acidity. Then the quail egg yolk comes in and softens the vinegar while blending with the creamy uni, making the entire flavor become rounder and more harmonious. The contrast between the initial acidic impact and the gentle richness that follows was extremely well designed. It was memorable and very enjoyable. The Uni Oyster was much less successful. Both the oyster and the fish roe already have strong, assertive flavors. Together, they create an effective duet: the oyster provides the deep briny foundation, while each roe bead bursts and repeatedly adds small waves of salinity and texture. Unfortunately, the uni was too delicate to compete with either of them. Its flavor was almost completely lost. Instead of improving the oyster, the uni felt as though it had been added simply because this is a uni-focused restaurant. In my opinion, the dish would actually have been more coherent without it. The Uni Pasta was good. It was creamy, rich, and full-flavored, with enough uni character to make the dish satisfying. The portion was also very well judged. Rich uni pasta can easily become tiring, but this serving ended at exactly the right moment--just as I was beginning to feel that another few bites might become too heavy. Overall, the Uni Shooter was excellent and worth ordering. The pasta was enjoyable and well portioned. The oyster dish, however, needed better balance because the uni was overwhelmed by the much stronger oyster and roe. A worthwhile destination for uni lovers, but the best dishes are the ones in which the uni is allowed to remain the focus.

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Ueno Sushi

Ueno Sushi

4.6(339 reviews)
3.6 mi•Harbor Gateway
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TL;DR - the blue fin toro sushi and sashimi combo 10 pcs were surprisingly generous and matches the…read moreprice. Small parking low. I would come back! I am disappointed in myself for waiting this long to try Ueno Sushi. I've been driving by this location on Carson st for 10 years. It used to be something else (Thai maybe?) before it was a sushi restaurant. I think it was something else before that. I never went here because I thought the food would be mediocre given the history of changes but I was so wrong. SO WRONG! I came here on a Friday night for a party of 1 and while the restaurant was full and many customers were coming in for their reservations, I did not have to wait. The Sashimi Combo 10pc was surprisingly generous. Every single piece of sashimi was huge. I honestly thought they forgot to cut each piece in half lol. It also comes with a bowl of rice, salad, and miso soup. I finished the night with blue fin toro sushi. For those who might find themselves confused like me, this is labeled Sushi on the menu, but it is better labeled as nigiri -- the sashimi on a small ball of rice. It comes with two pieces and the tuna was HUGE. I almost couldn't see the rice! I was blown away by what I was getting but it makes sense given the price I was paying. I was so happy. Overall, great food, wonderful portion sizes. Downside is the pricing but it matches what you're getting. The biggest downside is the parking. It is a small parking lot so you may have to get street parking. Other than that, I'm coming back.

All of the fish we were served was fresh, tender, and delicious. The wait staff was nice and…read moreattentive even though it was busy and the NLDS was playing on the TV. Half of our party ordered the chirashi bowl while the other half ordered poki salad, nigiri, and rolls. Everyone enjoyed their orders and agreed it was worth multiple return trips to try more items from the menu.

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UENO Sushi ready for outdoor seating service. And take out order & Togo , Delivery Grand opening on Wednesday September 2nd 2020

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4.2(816 reviews)
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Came here for a simple and fresh dinner and left with a very happy stomach. Between the buttery,…read moremelt in your mouth sashimi, the perfectly seasoned sushi rice, and the generous portions, we were very satisfied with our meal. The restaurant looks small from the outside but inside has a spacious dining room with private booths and open tables, as well as bar seating. The restaurant itself is located at the end of a strip mall with a large parking lot. Service was attentive and efficient. I made a reservation just in case, but didn't end up needing it for a weeknight dinner.

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Dinner = Mon - Thurs $33.99     Fri-Sun ALL DAY $33.99

Blufish Sushi & Grill

4.2(860 reviews)
3.0 mi•Harbor Gateway
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Stopped by Blufish while I was in the area, and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is tucked away in a…read moresmall plaza and can be easy to miss; parking might also be a bit challenging when the plaza gets busy. Once you step inside, though, it feels like a completely different world. The atmosphere is both casual and classy, with a clean, well-maintained dining room and tasteful decor. Service was quick and efficient. Ordering from the tablet was convenient, and I appreciated that both water and miso soup are self-serve from a machine, which adds a nice touch of cleanliness and convenience. The food was excellent and offered great value for the price. The fish was fresh and cut generously thick, while the rolls were absolutely packed with ingredients. They definitely don't skimp on portions here. Fresh food, generous servings, a pleasant atmosphere, and efficient service--an easy 5 stars!

This is located in a small strip mall that doesn't look safe. Parking is limited as its only one…read moreaisle shared with the other businesses. Came here for lunch so there wasn't many people there. There are no windows so it's a little dark. no natural lights. The one waiter that sat us was very pleasant and describe the process. The other server didn't say anything and just did her job. Ordering is on an iPad at each table so it's easy. They did miss a couple of our orders but that's fine. It's AYCE. They have a self-service station which is only water to drink and miso soup. Not much else. All the sushi portions were small. about half the size of a normal sushi, which is fine as we get to sample everything. but it was hard to taste much as it was so small. Since they charge you for leftovers, the smaller rice and fish worked out. The fish may not be the best but it wasn't horrible. I did get my money's worth.

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4.0(625 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$$
Healthy dining
Family-owned & operated

This is one of those spots where you sit at the sushi bar and suddenly feel like you're watching a…read morelive cooking show, except the chef is inches away and absolutely committed to pretending you don't exist while crafting your food with samurai-level focus. I swear he made my Uni Soba with the intensity of someone defusing a bomb. Service was smooth, friendly, and quick. Interior is classic Torrance sushi vibes, calm, clean, and just noisy enough to feel alive. Sitting at the bar is the move. You get front-row seats to the chef slicing, rolling, and plating like he's auditioning for "Top Chef - Sushi Edition." "Today we went all in," * Uni Soba, so rich, buttery, and the kind of dish that makes you rethink your choices in a good way. * Uni Udon, same vibe but thicker noodles, like the soba's more confident older sibling. * Natto Cut Roll, funky, sticky, and delicious if you're into natto (I am). * Fresh Sea Urchin Sashimi Roll, ocean sweetness, super fresh, melts instantly. * Assorted Nigiri, clean cuts, perfect temperature, and the chef plated it like he was entering a beauty contest. * Salad , Wow...crisp, refreshing, and a nice break from all the luxurious uni. Overall, great food, great service, and a chef who made my entire order right in front of me with the seriousness of a man carving a national treasure. Loved it. Miguel C.

My sister had made a reservation here for one of the private rooms for a group of 9…read more We ordered lunch combinations and sushi. I forgot what my Vegan sister ordered, but I do know edamame was one of them. Dishes came out sporadically and everyone enjoyed the meals.

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Izakaya Hachi - Torrance

4.2(745 reviews)
3.0 mi
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I have written two past reviews for this place, each one glowing brigther than the sun's heat in…read moreAugust. Thus this place does not need more of my praise. It is eastablished and celebrated by eaters far more articulate and with wider reach than I. But I recently went, and enjoyed myself quite a bit. Not only because the food was incredible but because the staff made me feel like a special patron. My main server was Julian. He was young, attentive and continued the chain of grand service. But there are two other female servers that make the experience pop with above the line service, I wish I knew their name. The first passed me and my companion Conrad and asked how is your mother? All I could say was she was still alive. I took my mom to mother's day there two years ago and she remembered. That kind of service cannot be reproduce because it was held in heart and intention. I was a welcomed guest. I may not go often but when I do I am remembered. That kind attentiivesness is more than appreciated, it is remembered too! The second server when I leave the place meets my eyes, has a grand wide smile, and said something in Japanese that makes me feel seen in Kyoto. I am engaged in a jovial way by the staff here that is why it is a sincere pleasure to buy the kitchen staff a picther so we can Kanpai!. There sweet way with me is something I cannot undervalue because in doing so I would ignore the kind of hospitatlty that moves mountains closer to the sun. And the food is amazing, like so good, it cannot be ignored espeically when the menu went through changes. The reason why that face immediately hit me in the face was because I used to go for these corn tempura things that were like this amazing crunch in corn. But still what we had was wonderul. Like I would hurt back or strain my inner thigh trying to complain about the food in this place. This time around Conrad and I had their Shabu Shabu. I have had Shabu Shabu before (not here) a few times, not many but this was the first time that Conrad had it. And that face in itself is special, I think. So moving on from that, eating Shabu Shabu was engaging cause you basically create a broth that you are using to cook veggies and meat so images of witches and camping come to the mind, easily. I also took a video of Conrad grinding some sesame seeds, like he was an apothecary or doctor of old times. And I do not care who you are, you are going to enjoy working a bit, especially in a fun way, for your meal. Like who would not like to peel a few cloves of garlic for their herbed chicken? The broth came with pork shoulder and pork belly. We also had some meat and onions on stick--- I think we had pork belly and chicken. We also had a rice ball. We also had thier Gobo Chips. This is something that survived the menu transition that hit every crispy bite. It hit every crispy bite. By this point I know that the food will be fantastic, and the type of food that warms the heart and soul- comfort food. However, this, comfort food is not mine to claim by familiarity because I have not known it since childhood. But I have known it enough to know it as comfortable. I guess, I can claim it as familiar because it became such in the span of years, not decades. Like when can someone claim a carne asado taco to be familiar comfort food when they did not grow up eating it? That is the question that I am left to ponder. This place is a spot I know to be good and trust to deliver on service and quality.

Extremely Disappointing Service and Absolutely No Hospitality…read more This is the SECOND time we've had this experience, and honestly, it's unacceptable. What makes this especially disappointing is that we used to love this restaurant because of its great food and service. We genuinely enjoyed coming here, but unfortunately, things have changed, and not for the better. During our first bad experience, we arrived early for our reservation and waited to be seated. What made the situation so uncomfortable was that the servers would simply walk past us without acknowledging us or explaining whether we needed to wait until our exact reservation time. There was no communication whatsoever. Meanwhile, we watched them warmly greet other guests while we were left feeling ignored and unwelcome. Not once did anyone take a moment to acknowledge us or politely explain the seating policy. We were left wondering whether we were expected to stand there and wait until our exact reservation time without any communication from the staff. Unfortunately, we experienced a similar situation again. We arrived early for our reservation, only to be told that we could not be seated until the exact reservation time, regardless of whether a table was available. We understand that restaurants have policies and procedures to follow. The issue isn't necessarily the policy itself, but the way it is communicated and how customers are treated. The hostess's attitude was rude, unwelcoming, and completely unaccommodating. Instead of feeling welcomed as paying customers, we were made to feel like an inconvenience. There was no courtesy, no warmth, and no effort to provide even the most basic level of hospitality. If this is the restaurant's policy, then COMMUNICATE IT CLEARLY TO YOUR CUSTOMERS! How are guests supposed to know what to expect if these rules aren't explained beforehand? We shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable or as though we've done something wrong simply because we arrived early. We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for basic respect, clear communication, and decent customer service. What makes this even more frustrating is that this has happened TWICE. At this point, it's difficult to dismiss these experiences as a one-time misunderstanding. When customers repeatedly feel ignored, unwelcome, and disrespected, it raises serious concerns about the restaurant's approach to hospitality and customer service. It's genuinely disappointing to see a restaurant we once enjoyed become a place where the service makes us question whether we even want to return. We came here because we appreciated the food and the overall experience, but great food can only go so far when the customer service leaves such a negative impression. Management seriously needs to address this. Having a seating policy is one thing, but treating guests with courtesy and communicating expectations clearly should be the bare minimum. A simple acknowledgment, a polite explanation, or even a friendly greeting would have made a world of difference. There are plenty of other restaurants that offer great food while also making their customers feel genuinely welcome and appreciated. It's unfortunate because we really did love this place before, but after two disappointing experiences, we will seriously reconsider returning. It's not just about waiting for a table. It's about how you make your customers feel while they're waiting. And unfortunately, this restaurant has made us feel unwelcome twice. Absolutely disappointing.

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