My granny had been asking me about them for a while now and she finally went last week. She also expressed how fire their food was so I had the pleasure of pulling up to see for myself today. Located in a plaza amongst many other restaurants on Redondo Beach and Western. There's a lot of parking spaces. One way in and out of the lot tho. Uncle Mac's kitchen has a nice sized restaurant. It's not big but I feel like it big enough. It looks nice. It was spacious inside with plenty of seating available. It is very clean. It was quiet but the vibes were cool especially with the music. Ryan and the other young guy; I asked for his name, got it and still forgot, smh but they were some real cool guys and I love the customer service. Those guys are awesome. Rayan was patient and helpful when I was looking over the menu. Very friendly and positive attitude. The other guy, I wasn't expecting him to bring my order out to me at my table. I just appreciate the professionalism and hospitality. Ryan confirmed that the fish burger was one of their best sellers and he also recommended it as a first time visitor. I was not disappointed. That just might be the best fish burger/sandwich I have ever had. That cod was fried to perfection and it just tasted so darn good. No cap. I had to compliment them after the first bite. The chips are good. I love the sweet potato fries. And this watermelon pineapple water hit !!! I will be returning to try other items on the menu. Fasho... read more

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So so Good! Service is always on point, probably because the owner is so nice and is usually there working. Also, they were playing Aaliyah deep cuts last time I picked up my food so I was jamming and scrolling while I waited for my whole fish with the head on with tom yum seasoning! The garlic noodles and that green sauce is also so tasty. :-). Support your local business! read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Whole Trout Plate with tom yum seasoning - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Absolutely amazing! First visit I've tried their fish burger, the fish was fresh and crispy along side the vegetables that were in it as well as the potato chips! They provide three different sauces (tartar, ranch and their green sauce) so there's plenty of flavors to explore!. The second visit I've tried their shrimp burger and I've annihilated the whole plate, the panko for the shrimp patty was amazing and the vegetables in this burger was great, especially the shredded cabbage quality reminded that of Japan's teishoku plates. Definitely going back for more in the future! read more

When I saw uncle Mac's Kitchen has the whole fried trout I had to come ASAP! Let me tell you, I'm glad I did. I love whole fish and it's hard to find places that serve it. I ordered the garlic noodles and vegetables as the sides. The garlic noodles were really good, the vegetables were good also, they seasoned them well. It came with a small container of sauce, I dipped my fish in the sauce and it took it up a notch! I ordered my food to go but they have a small dining room where you can eat and a soda fountain. The cashier was very nice and made recommendations since it was my first time. I trusted her opinion on the Tom Yum seasoning and fried crispy and I'm glad I did because it was so good. There's parking in the parking lot or parking on Western. This is now my favorite place to get whole fish from; now I want to try the fish tacos. read more

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Great fish restaurant addition to the area! The owners of this restaurant are affiliated with the nearby Thai restaurant (Sweet Rice, Bowl Thai, Thai Hot Pot) so there's a Thai influence to the food and it's great! The worker was helpful and kind! I tried one battered cod taco and one grilled mahi taco and both were tasty! I preferred the battered one a little more because they really nailed the crispy and salty batter. But the grilled mahi was still delicious. Each taco comes with a white sauce, onions, pico and lime. I wish they gave a little more pico and less white sauce. It also comes with a delicious Thai green seafood sauce, which is a great mix of savory, sour and herbaceous. Their corn tortillas are good too! Each taco is around $5 which isn't bad, especially because size-wise, they're pretty big and filling! I actually liked their fish tacos so much that I went back later in the week to try their salmon taco. Their salmon was grilled and flavorful, I enjoyed this one too! Definitely will be back! read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Battered cod taco (left) and grilled mahi taco (right) - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

All the 5* reviews got me to try this place. I ordered the Salmon Plate with spicy sauce and garlic noodles, Fish and Chips, and Fried Zucchini. The zucchini was the highlight as it had the right amount of batter and seasoning. The salmon was dry, lacking in sauce with no hint of spicy. The fish and chips wasn't bad. I really wanted to love this place, but food was average, nothing to write home about. I might go back to try a fish sandwich, but not much else. read more

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Uncle Mac's Kitchen serves all things seafood-related. Fish tacos, fish burgers, shrimp tacos, shrimp noodles, crawfish salad, mahi mahi plates...all delicious and satisfying to you seafood lovers out there. They are a casual, quick-service restaurant, so the price-point is decent for what you get. The service is quick and pleasant. Also...do not sleep on their Tom Yum sidewinder fries. First thing I have tasted that flavor in besides Thai soup - keep that coming, because those fries were delicious and unique! Finally, the name of this kitchen is a tribute. Each taco is named for a lifelong brother. Very sweet, and an illustration of how small business is a connector of community. Enjoy! read more

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I ordered through grub hub for pick up. Pictures do no justice. Food was really good. *Fish sandwich was perfect along with the tartar sauce. *Shrimp and fish tacos were tasty. *Potato rings were like mini hash browns. *Tom Yum Sidewinder fries were alright. read more

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My friends and I were looking for a place that sold fish tacos and seafood and discovered this place on yelp. I ordered the shrimp burger as my other friends ordered a grilled tilapia plate and tacos. My expectations with the food were low before coming here, but I was left very satisfied afterwards. Never would've thought there would be food that left me surprised and impressed, but Uncle Mac's kitchen brought something sooo so flavorful, even my friends and I were saying it felt very homey haha. A bit pricy if you're on a certain budget, but I'd say it's very much worth the pay! The cashier was also incredibly welcoming, and when he dropped off our plates to our tables he explained what we had. Amazing service and great first experience! Thank you for the amazing food! God Bless you and your loved ones :,) read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - MAMA's Shrimp Burger Grilled Tilapia Plate Single CHINO Shrimp Taco - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

My friend and I finally got a to stop into Uncle Mac's and our disappointment was realizing that we didn't visit sooner. The restaurant is spacious and minimalist with some framed art on the walls but nothing "fancy" and that's great. When you enter, you simply walk up to the counter to place your order. There's a photo menu of the food on the window so you can see what's available before walking in but at the counter there is a fuller menu listing sides so check that out too. We were greeted by a friendly server who answered my questions about flavors and after she took our order we took a seat by the window and waited. What a great food experience! My friend ordered the fish and chips and I had the whole fried tilapia! The fish and chips batter was soooooo good. You could see the seasoning used fried into the batter and the cod pieces were huge! I like their take on chips, homemade potato chips, a crunch in every bite. The tilapia was fried perfectly! I love a good crunch to the skin and I think Uncle Mac's gets it right--fried on the outside and tender on the inside. My meal came with the rice pilaf and steamed veggies. Both of our meals came with a cilantro chutney which was such a contrast to the fried aspect of the fish, a great balance. I ordered my tilapia tom yum style and will definitely get the garlic butter option next. I'm kicking myself for not getting the name of the woman we talked to as we were headed out (she works at the restaurant) because she made some recommendaitons for what to get on our next visit. Uncle Mac's is affiliated with Bowl Thai in Pacific Square and you know what, you could tell. Great service, welcoming environment, and great food!. read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - fish and chips! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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This place can frickin fry! Hands down the best fish taco I've had yet. They really nailed the lightest crispy, but never soggy batter. The ratio of slaw and cream is on point, and the green sauce they give you is incredibly flavorful. This is also just a fairly hefty and filling filet of fish so I always leave pretty satisfied. Their tom yum fries are also just perfectly cooked. I've never seen such a wild looking wedge fry. It's perfectly fluffy on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside. Definitely have to try these two. The whole fried fish is also perfectly crispy outside and moist inside. I'm not sure how they do it but everything is just perfectly fried lol. The garlic noodles are creamy and have plenty of garlic taste. This place is criminally unknown and is my new go to spot for a delicious and affordable fish meal. I really hope people try this new place because it's sad to see this amazing restaurant empty while there are lines out of the already established ones in the same plaza. My message to the restaurant: I think you should really market some kind of specialty and identity. Right now, everything on your menu is equally highlighted and advertised. I think you should really try to emphasize the fish plates and fish tacos. I don't think anyone really sees the numerous small pictures on the outside and knows what to order. Give new customers an idea of what to buy. Lean more into your subtle Thai identity. You guys fry fish incredibly well, and it's perfect for when that is something I crave. It is just not something that compels me to eat here more often. The green sauce is good, but even that gets boring after the novelty wears off. What you need is some variety. I would love to be able to change it up to something like a laarb flavored fish taco. Instead of just butter sauce, I would love a panang sauce on my grilled fish. It would really help with keeping things interesting and exciting. Balsamic vinaigrette and ranch are also not really the dressing choices I'm looking for with my seafood salad. I would absolutely order the crawfish salad every time if it came dressed like a Thai beef salad. I look forward to seeing this spot figure out it's niche. read more

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Finally tried the potato rings and fish & chips! I appreciate that the fish was not overly battered and was mainly fish. I enjoyed everything! George was the kindest as always and provided the best service! read more

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Food was amazing! Tanya suggested the fish and shrimp sandwiches and both did not disappoint. I came with my friend and she also ordered mushroom tacos, clam chowder, and I ordered the tom yum sidewinder fries and the battered green beans. Everything we ordered was delicious and I can't wait to come back! Service was great and ambiance was clean with plenty of seating, self serve water, and it is located in the tozai plaza so there's plenty of parking as well. read more

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Haven't been back to Uncle Macs for a good while but decided to order fish n chips tonight for dinner. Fish (cod) sticks were crispy and cooked to perfection, the chips were crunchy and salted and most importantly not overly cooked. The gentleman who helped me was polite and nice. read more

The food was delicious, I got the whole trout plate fried, with the garlic noodles ! It was fire And the gentleman there was very nice and had great customer service. As well as the ambiance, it felt very much at home, had pictures of all the hot spots in Gardena and the meaning behind the name is a great story to hear. read more

Tasty fish tacos and tom yum fries! Did not know of this new spot until I was invited by yelp friends. This eatery is located in busy Tozai plaza known for its challenging parking. We got here at a decent hour on a Friday before 6pm so there were several rows of parking towards the back. There was a friendly cashier and order taker at the counter who also brings the food to you when dining in. They have only been open since March 1st so not a lot of Friday dinner traffic yet. I like the fish tacos. I get the flavors of the batter, cilantro, lime, and creamy sauce. They give you a salsa in a cup to jazz it up as well. Tom Yum fries are yum although some of the seasoning falls to the bottom of the tray. Beans and rice are A-OK! Could not get into the clam chowder. A bit watery. The dining area is clean and has city of Gardena related decor. Great service and hospitality. The hubby and I chatted with the very kind cashier and the owners are AAPI (Filipino specifically) I told her "sarap and salamat" which translates to delicious and thank you! read more

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Hot New Business in Gardena, California... For dinner, we chose Uncle Mac's Kitchen because none of us had dined here before. We liked the free, shared parking, but it's located in the really busy Tozai Plaza. Go early for better parking! Inside, the restaurant is clean, bright, and simple. Order and pay at the counter; seat yourself; help yourself to water and utensils; and the nice cashier will bring your meal to you. I ordered the Grilled Salmon plate which comes with garlic noodles (or rice), Sautéed veggies, and toast. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! I ate it all! I wouldn't mind returning and getting the tacos! read more

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We came here to meet up with a couple of friends who live in the South Bay. I think my friend picked this place because it was a hot n new business that she wanted to try when planning dinner. I've been to this plaza a few times before, but we usually avoid it because the parking is always tight. I ordered the grill plate with salmon, rice pilaf, and steamed veggies. The food came out pretty quickly, but honestly, it looked kind of sad. I feel like California Fish Grill does a much better job, even Norms...The salmon tasted okay, but there was no real grilled flavor -- it felt more like it was baked and then had grill marks thrown on last minute. The flavor was pretty bland. I usually eat light, so that's not necessarily a problem, but since I cook salmon myself at home, I can confidently say this one missed the mark. The garlic sauce helped a little, but the grilled salmon flavor? Pretty much nonexistent. The rice pilaf was fine, but the steamed veggies were overcooked and so soft they were hard to even pick up with a fork. Overall, it was a healthy meal -- but honestly, if I wanted something like this, I'd just cook it myself. On the bright side, the service was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. Still, with so many delicious options in the area, I doubt I'll be back. This just isn't going to make my top picks. On Friday night, every restaurant seem really busy in this plaza... except this one so you get an idea which i actually like it nice and quiet lol read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Grilled plate salmon . Very basic I would not recommend - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

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The food here is absolutely amazing! Tried the Fish Burger, Fish and Chips, Clam Chowder, Mushroom Taco and Garlic noodles and literally everything was delicious. Service was amazing and the place is so cute inside. I already can't wait to go back, the portion sizes are great too! read more

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Always delicious and fresh food here at uncle Max's seafood. Love the new expanded noodle items. They've always had good burgers and tacos but now if you're in the mood for a pasta, this is also your spot. Great, healthy food amazing service vibe environment check out this course local spot. read more

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Of course I'm back trying something new off the menu... the shrimp burger! So delicious! Savory yet light and fresh with the thin cucumber slices inside. Also, the freshly made potato chips were so satisfying. Always great service and atmosphere. Happy that this has now become one of my favorite go-to spots this year. read more

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Heard about this spot through TT...it was absolutely a Great Tip...I had the Shrimp Burger & I LOVED IT...I will be back to try the Fish Tacos...this is a Spot that absolutely deserves a try read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - I was a couple of bites in before I remembered...it's the Shrimp Burger...it was DELICIOUS!!! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

I believe this is in the old Bowl Thai spot. Nice fish options that feel like a local take on a California Fish Grill/Fishbonz type place. The fish sandwich was good, the garlic noodles were the standout on the fish plate. The Tom yum wedges were good but the Tom yum flavor kind of drifted to the bottom. They had a special the day we went that was more Thai, but I wasn't looking for fried. I'll have to come back. I hope they add more Thai flavors! They wouldn't let me add the Thai sauces to my fish plate. Friendly staff. read more

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My wife and I were craving some fried fish, she recommended a place she ate with one of our friends. Located in tozai plaza. We ordered two fish tacos a fried mushroom taco, a side of the sidewinder fries and the fish sandwich. First off everything was great, I haven't been to fried fish sandwich spot before except of McDonalds for the filet o fish. This honestly is 10/10 and the homemade chip that came along with it great as well, I also ordered the Gabe taco which was the portabella mushroom taco is a must try I really enjoyed that, I would order the 2 taco special next time as it was packed with flavor. Service was great the woman at the register was so happy attending and made sure we were enjoying our meal! My wife asked more of the house made chimichurri sauce which is also a must try we used it on the chip, fries, and tacos. Cute place which was a dedication to I'm not sure if it was a friend or family member. I'm sure they are making him proud!! read more

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Called an order in to-go on a Friday since I can't eat meat :) I ordered "The George" fish tacos. They are à la carte tacos for about 4.99 each and they were loaded!! They also came with this green salsa that elevated the flavors of the taco. Def recommend!! read more

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I absolutely loved the customer service here. The woman who helped me who I believe may be the owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. This was my first time trying this place, and I was truly impressed. I ordered the crawfish noodles, and they were amazing. Full of flavor and perfectly cooked. I highly recommend giving this spot a try if you're in the area! read more

Sorry, Uncle Mac, but we have some constructive feedback for you. The food was too salty. The flavors of the sauces were delicious, so don't let them be overshadowed by salt. The grilled fish was overdone. It could do with less cooking time. We did enjoy the fish burger; it was like a luxurious filet-o-fish! The texture of the fish in the burger and the breading were perfect. Overall, that was very satisfying. We were expecting the tom yum fries to be spicy and bursting with lime, galangal, and other flavors, but on their own, they just tasted salty. They really needed the accompanying sauce, which was flavorful but again too salty. After our meal, we did not feel well that night. Overall, it was not a great first experience. Maybe we will try you again someday... read more

Service was great! Server was helpful. Casual restaurant serving limited fish entrees. Portions are just right. Our fishes were fresh and tasted great. Their green sauce is a Peruvian hot green sauce. Goes great with the fish. The side options are pretty simple and compliments all of the entrees. We will be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Very good fish very fresh. Absolutely . Nice and clean.we go eat at Lunch .I gonna come again with my friends. read more

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I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. First, I must say that this is a pescatarian's dream. Seafood heaven. The customer service was wonderful. I ordered the Fried Trout Plate. It came with garlic noodles and steamed vegetables. I will say that the Trout was the star of the plate. It was fried to perfection. The garlic noodles definitely needed more garlic. They actually just reminded me of noodles with Alfredo sauce on them. Lacked flavor. The steam vegetables were rather basic. The four stars comes from the great tasting Trout, the excellent customer service, and the very clean environment. read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Fried Trout, Garlic Noodles and Steamed Veggies - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

The fried fish sandwich or "fish burger" is a 10/10. It's like a fancy higher quality Filet O Fish served with freshly fried potato chips. Fish was lightly battered, crisp, and piping hot. Tartar sauce and the green (chimichurri maybe?) sauces were really tasty as well. Tom Yum Sidewinder Fries were a little over-seasoned but still very delicious and I'd order again. Inside is bright and clean with a serve your own water and condiments section. Two bathrooms are well maintained and clean as well. Parking is tough because of the overall busy-ness of the plaza but this place deserves a lot more patrons, food is really good and I wish them success! read more

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Located inside Tozai plaza off Western Ave and Redondo Beach Blvd in Gardena. A fairly new place. A good amount of seating. You place your order and if dinning in they will bring the food to you. I got the Chino-Shrimp Tacos fried w/ rice and beans and a cup of Clam Chowder. Also to drink I got an Arnold Palmer in a bottle. Service and workers were excellent. Overall the food was good. read more

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Seafood is not a food group I particularly gravitate towards. With that in mind, I have been to Uncle Mac's two weekends in a row. Just for "the George" Fish Taco. I will dare to say that it's better than Taco Nazo. Yeah. I said it. I'm standing on Fish Taco business. When you try it with the magical 'green' salsa and the umami slaps you in the back of your throat you will know what I'm talking about. Go. Get the Fish Taco. Great service. Love the self-service pebble ice machine. Another Gardena gem! read more

Food is so good! I got the fish taco and it was super crispy and light and fresh. Definitely coming back here! The service was also amazing. A little hidden gem in Gardena! read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Fish taco!! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

I come here often because usually it is empty and I love that it isn't packed. The food is always fresh and delicious, especially their green sauce, which I wish can be bottled. I grew up with going to McDonald's and having their Fish Filet but Uncle Mac's is 10000 better and I always get the fish sandwich or the fish and chips. So so good. Ambience is laid back, with music that isn't too loud. Everything is clean and I just don't get why Boiling Point is worth the 1hr wait. Plus, you can smell how dirty Bowling Point is, it's like they never clean that place. Uncle Mac's is a love letter to seafood and a family member who was part of the South Bay community and a shining example of a great small business. Green sauce all the way!! read more

Their customer service is always on point. I love coming here and feeling welcomed. As soon as I walked in the cashier was very friendly and recommended this new dish item on their menu. I usually go for the salmon plate with garlic noodles but this dish did not disappoint it was delicious. The crawfish was cooked to perfection, the noodles were flavorful and the best part was that it had a kick to it because of the cajun seasoning. Can't wait to go back and get it again. read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - Their new menu item crawfish and spinach garlic noodles - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

Since it is lent period, I am looking for place that serve good seafood. I find this new place while my son is having fencing comp around Torrance area. The restaurant looks legit and foods look appetizing. When ordering the grilled Swai plate, they tell me that they change the spicy garlic sauce to regular, my wife is a little disappointed. They should have stuck with the original rather changing it, just too bad. I also order the fish and chips, Cod fish burger and a side of garlic noodle. The noodle has a great amount of garlic taste, however, it is bland. All the fishes are fresh, no fishy smell or taste, which is great. By the way, I order everything to go and I live in SGV area. I do hope they will continue to thrive in this type of cuisine. read more

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The portabello tacos are the bomb!! They are seasoned well with a light batter - and the crunch does not disappoint. Oh!! You need the Yom Yum fries!! Uh-Ma-Zing! I love that this is a family owned restaurant, I can feel the love in the food and the care in the details of the decor. The different taco plates are each named after a group of Gardena local elementary school friends who grew up together and still hang?!! It's unique. The staff is friendly and helpful. Yay for a new authentic Gardena gem. read more

Uncle Mac’s Kitchen - The Gabe!! The portabello tacos!! - Seafood Near Me - Gardena, California

I have tried the Georges fish tacos, the salmon plate, the fish sandwich, and the fish & shrimp chips. All of it was outstanding. This is owned by the people who use to own the restaurant before, I forget the name now but they stuck with their original green sauce which pairs great with all their food. The chips are really good too. The server is nice and chill. I come here often because my son and I share the salmon plate and I get 1 taco to a total of 25 dollars, feeds us both! read more

I have been wanting to try Uncle Mac's kitchen and today was the day. Since we don't eat meat during Lent on Fridays I decided to order from here since they have many seafood options. All the food was delicious! The sauces are homemade and all I have to say is they're scrumptious! That green sauce is spicy but really good. Their tarter sauce (I think that's what it was, the sauce with specks of green in it) is addicting and wish I ordered extra of it. Here is what we ordered. Fish and Chips plate (their chips are actually homemade chips and not fries) Fried catfish and chips plate I subbed chips for sweet potato fries Uncle Mac's fish and shrimp plate Salmon burger Zucchini fried Garlic toast Tom yum sidewinder fries (these are dangerously addicting! The tom yum seasoning on fries is so good! Great idea to put the seasoning on fries! We enjoyed our meals and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I will definitely order from them again! Thank you for a great lunch Uncle Mac's! Go and support another great local restaurant! read more