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    Sushi Gone Wild

    4.2 (523 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Salad
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    No rice roll. I think it's called Ninja. Then the salmon gone wild roll with no sauce. I would definitely get both again!
    Brittany S.

    Quick spot for lunch or happy hour Nice breeze on outdoor patio. Staff are quick on their feet. Meal specials and options to order half rolls which is great to try more new things without over ordering. The green salad is a meal in itself. Fresh crispy mixed greens in a delicious house dressing with a perfectly ripe avocado and cucumber. Generous amount of seaweed in the miso soup. You have to walk around the building to park but they have a ramp out front.

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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

    Soup and salad with the dinner combo
    Diana T.

    This place has some super fresh fish. It's a bit small so get there early for seating. Every dish is amazing and I love the no rice rolls.

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    Ise-Shima Restaurant

    Ise-Shima Restaurant

    4.3
    (405 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    I have eaten here only 3 or 4 times. The most recent was a retirement lunch for a work friend. We…read morehad a group of 11 and the handled it really well. They not only had a space that big, but it also felt private. The staff was super attentive. The food is great. I ordered a rainbow roll. All the fish was super fresh. Even though we had a large group, we all got our food at around the same time. It was a great lunch for our work pal.

    We chose Ise-Shima at the Miyako Hotel for an early birthday celebration with my parents, wife,…read morechildren, sister and nephews. It should have been an easy win. The room is beautiful. The chefs are visible. The staff is plentiful. The music is good. The atmosphere feels like the kind of place that understands hospitality. Unfortunately, the experience never quite came together. The first challenge was the temperature. The dining room felt more like a sauna than a restaurant. To his credit, our server Arthur worked hard to help and eventually got management to increase the air conditioning. He was easily the standout of the evening and did everything he could to salvage the experience. We ordered extensively, including the $130 Ise Course. Some of it was quite good. Some of it was surprisingly disappointing. The grilled lobster with yuzu miso and kinome was completely overcooked, dry and buried under too much sauce. One of the signature dishes of the course ended up being one of the weakest. The grilled yellowtail suffered from the same problem: dry, overcooked and lacking the care you would expect from a restaurant presenting a seasonal multi course menu at this price point. The larger issue was organization. Dishes constantly arrived with servers asking, "Who ordered this?" or "Who has the udon?" The dining room felt strangely disconnected from the kitchen. Food runners seemed unsure where dishes belonged, which created confusion throughout the meal. Then things really went sideways. Trying to be respectful, I asked that my parents be served first. Everyone eventually received their meals and continued eating. The problem was that my Ise Course never arrived in sequence. My family finished their meals. My children finished. My parents finished. My sister finished. And on my birthday, I sat there alone waiting for several missing courses while everyone else watched. A seasonal set menu is supposed to feel paced and intentional. Instead, it felt forgotten. Arthur again stepped in and spoke with management. The restaurant offered complimentary desserts, which was appreciated, although somewhat awkward because my meal was still arriving while everyone else was already moving on to dessert. What happened next genuinely surprised me. When the bill arrived, management returned and asked whether we would be willing to authorize an additional charge so gratuity could be increased from 18% to 20% because of the size of the party. After the heat, the delays, the confusion, the overcooked centerpiece dishes, the missed pacing and spending a birthday meal eating alone after everyone else had finished, it felt like the wrong conversation to be having. I don't enjoy writing reviews like this because there is clearly talent in the building and Arthur deserves recognition for how hard he worked. But hospitality is ultimately about making people feel cared for. On this visit, despite a beautiful room and some good food, that never happened.

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    Waka Sakura

    Waka Sakura

    4.3
    (732 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Had a pleasant experience at Waka Sakura! We ordered multiple rounds of salmon, scallop and tuna…read morenigiries. The fish tasted fresh and was 10x better than Kura. Our favorite were the scallop nigiries. They were soft and super fresh! The sushi rice was also fresh and paired nicely with the fish. They also had a few different cuts that I've never tried before and they were so interesting but delicious! Service was excellent. The servers there were very attentive. There is plenty of seating inside the restaurant but it does get packed during peak dining hours. There is also plenty of parking out in front as it is located inside the Tokyo Central Store. Would highly recommend!

    This is the kind of spot where you walk in for "a quick bite" and suddenly you're hypnotized by a…read moreconveyor belt that feels like a tiny sushi freeway. Plates zoom by like they're late for work, and you're just sitting there deciding which one has the best life insurance policy before you snatch it. The sushi is fresh, clean, and surprisingly high‑quality for a conveyor belt setup. The salmon is buttery, the seared options hit with that smoky richness, and the rolls are balanced instead of overloaded with mayo like some spots love to do. It can be Dangerous. You'll think you're done... then a dessert rolls by like, "Hey." The staff is friendly, quick, and on top of everything. They're constantly refreshing the belt, checking in, and making sure your table doesn't turn into a plate graveyard. If you order something directly, it comes out fast, like suspiciously fast, as if they knew you were going to ask. Located on the second floor of Tokyo Central, it has that casual Japanese market‑restaurant vibe. Bright, clean, and lively without being chaotic. It's family‑friendly, date‑friendly, solo‑friendly, basically everything except "I'm trying to have a deep emotional conversation" friendly. The conveyor belt steals the spotlight anyway. Watching sushi plates circle around is unintentionally hilarious. It's like a tiny parade of sashimi floats. You lock eyes with a spicy tuna roll as it passes by, miss your chance, and suddenly you're emotionally invested in its journey. And when you finally grab it? Victory. Pure victory. This place is fun, tasty, and easy on the eye to pick delicious plates. Perfect for casual sushi cravings with a side of entertainment. If you're in Gardena or already shopping at Tokyo Central, it's a no‑brainer stop. Miguel C.

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    Spicy Mayo Scallop nigiri
    Spicy Mayo Scallop nigiri
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    Miyabi Uni

    Miyabi Uni

    4.3
    (905 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$

    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
    $$$

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

    Blufish Sushi & Grill

    4.2
    (852 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    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!

    So the food was good. Prepared well and good ambiance. I also felt that the freshness was there…read more The service took forever! I waited 15 minutes for udon!!! They really want you to do the all you can eat option. We did Al a carte and payed a lot less then the ayce... until they slap you a service fee. I hate this where they charge you for service?!?!?!?! No it's like forcing you to tip over 25% it's crazy. That is why I gave it three stars. They want to overcharge you to just do ayce next time. I'm not sure I would come back because of the service fee. That makes it way unaffordable.

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    Secretly filming the dishes ordered by customers
    Secretly filming the dishes ordered by customers
    Crispy Rice
    Crispy Rice
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    Sushi Nozomi

    Sushi Nozomi

    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

    Izakaya Hachi - Torrance

    4.2
    (740 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    Izakaya Hachi has cold beer and perfect food to compliment the beer. Came here on a Friday night…read more Got some hot dishes and cold dishes and they all hit pretty hard. Went with a chef's sampler of skewers and got four delicious yakitori skewers. Got delicious chicken wings and chicken karaage that were addictive and the perfect bar food. After eating these dishes, we got a piece of wagyu sashimi (raw) with uni, which was a great bite and we closed our meal with some yuzu snapper carpaccio. Overall, I'm so glad we came here for an after-work meal. It's not cheap, but I was pleased with the portions and the quality of everything we had. We will definitely come back to get some more meat and beer!

    Izakaya Hachi definitely delivers on the lively, bustling energy you expect from a popular local…read morespot, though my first visit came with a mix of standout hits and a few minor misses. The food highlights were easily the gobo chips and the skewers. The gobo chips arrived as an impressive, light-as-air mound dusted with seaweed seasoning... super crisp, savory, and addictively easy to snack on. The pork and wagyu skewers were masterfully executed as well, coming off the grill tender, juicy, and packed with rich, smoky flavor. The toasted eihire (stingray/filefish) was another great traditional touch, perfectly chewy and ideal for dipping in the spiced Japanese mayo my favorite.. On the flip side, a few dishes lacked the depth I was hoping for. The chicken karaage was fried well, but the flavor itself was a bit bland and needed more seasoning or marination and soft. The pressed rice rolls also fell flat, particularly the mentaiko roll.. it felt skimpy on the cod roe, and because the mentaiko seemed cooked through, it missed that fresh, raw texture and punchy brine that makes the dish shine. As for the space, it's quite dark, compact, and packed tightly with tables, which makes it feel a bit cramped when it's busy. However, seeing the dining room constantly full tells me that their best dishes keep people coming back. While there were some inconsistencies in taste, the highlights made it a solid experience, and I'm looking forward to returning to try more of the menu and updating my score!

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    Grilled Scallop
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    Matsui

    Matsui

    4.2
    (800 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Atmosphere - Clean, lots of indoor seating. No wait on Thursday evening…read more 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

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

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