We have come here once before, made it to the door, but didn't dine here. For some reason, we ended up eating elsewhere. It all worked out well this time! WA Dining is located in the Country Hills Shopping Center. This place was once called Inaba, but is now Wa-Dining SUYA. I read on their website that they have a 6 seat Sushi counter called Sushi Inaba. So, according to the website, there is a connection. When we came here on Nov. 16th, we were waiting for them to open and a lady came out. We asked if we they were booked up or if they could fit us in. She informed us there was going to be a large party and asked us if we minded the noise. We told her we would be fine with anything. She seated us and shortly afterwards, that large party came rolling in. They ended up not being loud at all. Hubby wanted to take me out for a nice birthday dinner ON my birth date. We landed here. The two women servers were super attentive and courteous. Hubby ordered the Chef's Omakase: A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon Steak 4oz for me and he got himself the Luxury Hamburger Steak 8oz. We were very impressed with the service and the food. Every bite was superb! That Wagyu Filet Mignon is out of this world! Hubby tasted everything that was included in the Omakase and was also amazed. The Chef's Omakase included: 1st Course: Five Piece Amuse-Bouche - Miso Cheese, Duck, Tuna, Yellowtail, & Tomatoes with Daikon Radish 2nd Course: Creamy Potato Soup 3rd Course: Two Panko Crusted Shrimp 4th Course: A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon Steak 4oz 5th Course: Dessert & coffee or tea - I chose Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake with Earl Grey Tea & the restaurant gave me the Strawberry Mochi The Hamburger Steak was delicious! Let's be honest, it can't compare with the Wagyu!! BUT, we would definitely get the hamburger steak again as it was tasty in its own right! The staff was so kind to bring out my dessert on a very nicely decorated plate for my birthday! It was such a nice touch! I would like to try this place at lunch time. They have lunch specials which look similar to the dinner offerings with slightly reduced prices. read more

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My husband and I have been celebrating our church wedding anniversary here for years now--it has truly become a tradition we look forward to every October 10. We always order the omakase, and it never disappoints! The food consistently exceeds our expectations and leaves us completely satisfied every time. Every entrée the chef brings out is absolutely amazing and full of flavor. My steak is always cooked to perfection--I usually get the filet mignon, and my husband loves the ribeye. We love bringing our favorite bottle of wine to enjoy with our dinner. The chef always surprises us with a complimentary dessert with tea of your choice and a sweet "Happy Anniversary" message. This time he added "5th"-- as it was our 5th church wedding anniversary! It shows how attention to detail and how much they care about their customers especially us regulars --it's such a thoughtful touch that makes the evening even more special. This place makes our celebration memorable year after year! read more

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Japanese restaurant with variety of types of steak including the pricey wagyu. All excellent and high quality. Service is outstanding and attentive. The restaurant is a bit dated and is not too intimate. Plenty of parking in the lot. read more

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Very low-key atmosphere and a nice menu. It may be a departure from what you think of as Japanese food, but if you give it a chance you'll find that they do beautiful steaks. They also do a great job on a Japanese classic called Hamburg steak. read more

As usual, food was excellent! Our server, Ikumi-san was super attentive and friendly as always Restaurant tables were set very spacious! Nice relaxing jazz BGM. Enjoyed our family time here! read more

My son took us out for Mother's Day here. We have been many times before, including last Mother's Day. Today the service was extremely poor and we were overcharged for our meals. We each ordered the lunch special with the 5 bites and steaks. After our appetizer, we waited an inordinately long time. The waitress never brought our salads and soup, but eventually brought our entrees. The food was delicious, but we sat with dirty plates in front of us for the longest time. We were the second people in the restaurant and it was not that busy. Our waitress was just not attentive. We had to ask another waitress for to-go containers. Finally, when we asked for the dessert and coffee that comes with the lunch special, we were told that we had to order off the menu because we hadn't ordered the special! We were charged separately for the 5-bites, which was $36 more. When we packed up our leftovers, we had two containers and two small sauce cups that they gave us to carry out. I had to ask for a bag! I used to love this place, but the service was poor and spoiled my special day. Additionally my son was charged more than he should have been. read more

We came here to celebrate my mother's birthday and they made the occasion special! I got the scallops which I found tasty and tried some of my dad's steak, which I also thought good. The birthday dessert was yummy (I ate it because my mom doesn't eat ice cream. Score for me! Lol). The owners are friendly, and the establishment is not large. So it feels very much like community dining. It's a very unassuming spot, I've driven past it probably my whole life, but if you know you know. And reading this, now you know! read more

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Took my wife here for her Birthday. The food was great. I had the sizzling ribeye and it was so good. read more

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Service was great and the ribeye was delicious. We also got the duck appetizer which was soft and flavorful. The ambiance was cozy with a vintage feel. I would definitely recommend. read more

service was nice but got upset stomach 45 minutes after meal. sashimi was still almost frozen/cold. had uni pasta lunch course and sashimi platter read more

The food was excellent with the filet and ribeye. The service from the staff was also excellent since we had a bunch of questions since it was our first time. The room was very clean and the staff brought over a basket for my wife's bag. Overall I can say this place is a hidden gem. read more

Food:3 Service: 5 Ambience: 4 Its overall an okay Japanese steak house. Inside the restaurant is very cozy vibe. read more

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I've been here twice now and service is excellent! Probably one of the best service I have ever received. They are so accommodating! I went with my mom and sister and we all had bags that we hung on the chair. Our waitress brought over baskets so we could place them there instead, so our bags wouldn't fall, which was so considerate! The ambiance is peaceful and warm like a coffee shop. It's leaning more towards refined dining but still casual enough for everyday people. Pricing is on the higher end but expected from a higher end restaurant. The food is delicious and high quality! I recommend the hamburger steak and mentaiko pasta. And the coffee is one of the best coffees I have ever drank. Will definitely come back again! read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - Salmon Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

My first time here, but my wife had been here years ago on a business dinner. We both ordered the Chef's Omakase dinner, one with Filet and one with New York steak. The five course meal came out in very well prepared and timed intervals allowing for us to enjoy each course's unique flavor and texture while leaving time to discuss that part of the meal. Looking around the restaurant during our dinner, I noticed most customers had ordered similarly as the meals went by. The restaurant was full throughout the evening, with a couple celebrations through the night. The old saying that a meal is excellent with great service was true here, and the saying continues, that it's superb when someone else picks up the tab. Well, my wife brought her wallet tonight. Thank you to our server Rie san, for making our evening special. I write Haiku when I have time -- crescent moon glow through the window on my wife's face read more

I dunno how or why I'm only finally discovering WA Dining but here we are. In case you're unaware, this is a Japanese steakhouse so expect to pay a pretty penny to dine here. Now, let's talk food. Everything looks good but we opted for a steak omakase type meal consisting of a 5 taster appetizer, soup, tempura, steak, and dessert. The appetizer was a banger with an assortment of tuna, duck, cream cheese, tomato, and salmon. Yes, it's all fresh, and yes, it's all delicious. The soup was creamy and rich, I imagine they alternate it through the weeks but trust that you get good soup. Tempura was crispy and delicious without feeling overly oily. Yeah, I'm a fan. The steak? I got a ribeye and oof, the homemade steak sauce went amazing with the ribeye. Rich and juicy doesn't quite do it justice, anyway, just try it. The desserts are all good so just point and choose hah! So all in all, this is a delicious steakhouse tucked away in a quiet plaza so you may not know to even look here but if you do, you're in for a treat. So enough of that, come eat! read more

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Best service and incredible attention to detail. Love the quality of the food and the kind staff! read more

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iNaba Japanese steakhouse - is excellent. Just had a delicious steak dinner with my honey. I had a salad and a filet and he had the chef's omakase menu. The food and service were superb Ray our server was lovely and topped off a great meal with a smile. Cannot wait to go back read more

I LOVE Inaba soba noodle so I had to come check this place. I came here for Lunch, not sure if menu differs from dinner. hamburg steak was $20 and for +$3.50 i got nice amount of salad before hamburg steak and also iced tea with free refill and dessert! Hamburg steak was good but was not amazing like I was expected. but still for $25, I got salad, tea, main dish and rice and bread. and even dessert! and of course free parking on site so overall it's very nice lunch :) . read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - hamburg steak. $20 - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Always on the search for a good prime ribeye, I came across WA Dining - I-NABA Steakhouse on Yelp. Come to find out, it's the same owner as the I-NABA restaurant in Honolulu that I'm familiar with. After reviewing their menu online, I was stoked to see that they had a 5-course Chef's Omakase dinner. The photos of the food looked great, and the price was even better! The price depends on the main entree that you choose. We selected the 10 oz Prime Grade Ribeye for $65. Every course that we had was creative and delicious! The ribeye comes on a sizzling platter, so I'd recommend that you order it rare if you like medium rare, as the steak will continue to cook. It's not your typical ribeye that you'd get at a steakhouse like Flemings. It's smaller and not as well seasoned. It was also a bit fatty, but still tasty. Service was impeccable. The 5 courses came out in a timely manner and each course was explained to us in detail. All of the service staff were very friendly. The restaurant itself is rather small, so I'd recommend making reservations ahead of time. Although it's a steakhouse, the atmosphere is casual attire. They're located in an unassuming strip mall in Rolling Hills Estates. I'd definitely return and try another entree next time. Their 5-course Omakase dinner can't be beat! read more

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We visited this steakhouse for my wife's birthday with my 3 young kids. I saw the reviews for this place and thought it would be a good place for our celebration. Because it's a local restaurant, and not a chain, I am more generous with my review. We arrived at the restaurant, which has ample parking, we checked in with the hostess which seemed...nonchalant. The restaurant was 25% full. We sat down and our wait came over to take our order, also very....nonchalant. We ordered appetizers and entrees resulting in a $250 bill. I would say the food quality is slightly above average. And service average. I wouldn't recommend coming here to folks. But because it's local and not a chain, I think you should at least give it a try and decide for yourself. read more

Been here on 2 occasions and I have to say I'm always blown away by the quality of the food. Especially for this price point, the quality by far exceeds the costs. The food is always excellent here. This time I came for my birthday dinner. We ordered the tempura, uni & ikura pasta, yuzu pepper steak and the chicken wings. The best dish was definitely the tempura as the batter was perfectly light and well seasoned. The steak was on the tougher side but still had great yuzu taste. Definitely next time I'll have to do the omakase again as that was my favorite last time. The service was fast and very attentive. The waitress was even nice enough to prepare a birthday dessert on a last minute notice. The ambiance feels like a chill Japanese Living room. It's a great place to have an intimate dinner with friends or family or even a date! Definitely will be coming here again Food: 4.5/5 Service:5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 read more

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My fiancé's family has a tradition of eating Christmas dinner at this steak house (they've been doing it every year since it first opened)! I was fortunate enough to participate for the second time and it's as amazing as I remember from the first time I ate here. The food is impeccably prepared: you can tell the chef really puts a lot of TLC into the dishes! I had the Christmas dinner course with filet mignon, and each dish was perfection. The whole course was so delicious that I regretted how full I was by the end of it, as I couldn't completely finish some of my food. Of course, I still had room for dessert somehow! My only gripe was that the rate at which the dishes came out was inconsistent, and we were left waiting for a while for our drinks and certain parts of the course. However, the staff is so friendly and really good at their jobs, and they still managed to go above and beyond our expectations. My fiancé and I both love their steak sauce and they allowed us to take some home (and even gave us a little more!). I'm looking forward to future Christmas dinners here. While it may seem like an upscale restaurant with a high-priced menu, the atmosphere and staff make you feel like family and you'll leave feeling warm and full of good food! read more

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By far the most intimate and personalized dining experience I've ever had. The service was amazing since the staff to customer ratio was very good. Often times these restaurants try to pack as many tables into a small space but this one was nicely spread apart. You can tell the servers enjoyed being there which shows great management. We got the onion soup, Cesar salads, filet mignon, and hamburger steak. Onion sound was amazing with the perfect amount of cheese that was stretchy to perfection. Sharing it with two people is the right amount. The filet mignon and hamburger steak were delicious. The plates came hot so the food was still sizzling. It came was lovely mashed potato's and mushrooms which i loved. At the end they gave us some complimentary desserts like ice cream or hot tea! It was very nice finishing the night with a soothing hot tea. Would recommend anyone to dine here for the experience and food! read more

Wa-Dining SUYA - two plates of food on a table - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Wa (和) has the meaning of harmoniousness where all elements exist smoothly and pleasantly together. The ancient name of Japan is Yamato (大和) which includes the ideograph Wa. So Wa is often used to denote something Japanese. 和牛 Wagyū (wah ghee yu) therefore means Japanese Beef usually of the highest quality.  However one interprets Wa, Inaba Sakè & Steak House has a "bargain" in having A5 grade Wagyū from Miyazaki prefecture on the southernmost, large island of Kyūshū. Of course, Inaba also serves fish dishes, Italo-Japanese pasta, french fries, and other Western influenced dishes to please the eclectic palate. 1) House French Fries: Crisp & rough on the outside, creamy inside. Faint earthy potatoiness. Comes out hot & fresh from the frier to capture the height of hot, crispiness. Comes w/ standard ketchup & house Ranch which is funky from garlic.  2) Miyazaki A5 Wagyū New York Steak: 5oz of bovine perfection. The Wagyū comes out sizzling, releasing its perfume. Texture is pleasingly a bit rough. As one chews a beefy, meaty, luxurious fat seeps out to envelope the entire mouth. Touch gamey which brings out the carnivore instincts. Heavy fork and very sharp steak knife substitute for claws and long canine teeth. On a super heated black iron plate. Nice medley of caramelized onion, red & yellow bellpeppers, al dente broccoli flowerette, chunk of woodsy Shītakè (shee tah keh) mushroom. Creamy mashed potato w/ butter & possibly white cheddar rounds out the set. 3) Liguine Pasta w/ Garlic, Butter, Shōyu/soy sauce: Al dente, slippery smooth pasta dressed w/ fragrant, dairy rich butter, made salty, fermented from the Shōyu, earthy from garlic. There is a medley of Shimèji & Maitakè (mah ee tah keh) buttery mushrooms that are fibrous & chewy as a good contrast to the slippery Linguine. 1-3a) Since the Wagyū is from Japan, I opted for Sakè (sah keh). Masumi Okudèn was a damn good pairing for all the above dishes ordered. Bouquet initially has faint, raw clam, sea minerality. Woodsy, wet earth, mushroom. Toasty brown sugar and marshmallow scents. Taste is smooth, sweet, minty, cotton candy, brown sugar toastiness balanced by gentle bitterness. Finish is mellow liveliness, bitter sweet, clean yet foresty.  4) Chestnut Dessert: Puréed chestnut to the point of creaminess folded into thick Crème Chantilly. Simple, rich, decadent, special house made dessert. I asked for the name, but they hadn't named it yet. Tomo was our waitress who is friendly, accommodating, efficient. Limited, pleasant made for outdoor dining in front of the restaurant w/ heaters to ward off the late fall chill. 5- Yelp stars. read more

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I had a wonderful meal. I went with the multi course meal. Each one better than the last. The price was as expected for such a quality meal. I especially enjoyed the black miso cod. read more

I got the course and it was delicious! The food was plated and displayed nicely and each had its unique flavors that i enjoyed. They have a large menu with a variety of foods making it a great place to dine in with a big group. read more

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My parents and I went last night and the food was delicious! We had their soup of the day which was beet soup, as well as Zuké Tuna Sashimi, for appetizer. I had their Hamburg Steak and my parents had steak. Everything was delicious. We've eaten here before the management changed and the food quality/service/ambiance/everything before AND after were both stunning! The crème brûlée and Vanilla Crepe Cake was a great way to end dinner. Sometimes Japanese food in America can taste noticeably different, but everything tasted like what you would find in a steak restaurant back home in Japan. Thanks again! ごちそうさまでした- いおり read more

1. Wa dining bento with salmon: salmon is well cooked and has a nice miso flavor. The tempura is crispy and not too starchy. I think the tempura dipping sauce could be a little stronger. Good array of different sashimi. A good deal even without the prefix. 2. Added prefix B: salad, soup, dessert, and drinks -our waitress was nice enough to let us know that getting the prefix was cheaper than just getting the drinks separately -salad comes with honey balsamic vinaigrette. Great dressing -sweet potato cream: creamy and subtly sweet. I added a little bit of salt -tiramisu-a bit too sweet for me but small/big enough for the end of the meal 3. Love the bread: comes out nice and warm The service here is great. Attentive and friendly. A+++ read more

Hidden Gem, amazing service , quality food, excellent presentation. I was genuinely surprised that I had not known of this place before. Highly recommend it . read more

Oishi desu!! (It's delicious) I found this place by just searching for Japanese food near the botanical garden up the street. Needless to say, my search didn't fail me. The omakase meal set was so good!! We went here for Valentine's Day and I made a reservation a week ahead of time, just to be safe, but I don't think it was necessary. I think walk ins were being accepted. We both got the omakase set, one NY steak and one filet mignon. So good! Cooked to perfection. Ending the meal with dessert, we had a wide variety of selection. We got one green tea crème brûlée (WHICH IS SO GOOD! Would come back just for this) and one mango cake, which was also so good, tasting like a gummy. Overall, this place is presentable, and also surprisingly affordable for what you get. I would come back here for a special occasion. read more

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Craving some finer Japanese food and decided to go here. Surprised with how delicious the pasta was with lobster. The vibe was very personal with dim lighting. I really enjoyed my time here and will go again in the future. The service was also fantastic! read more

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I thought the food here was decent. Each order came with its own side of salad and there was bread provided for appetizers. For the first order, we had the Shrimp and Mentaiko Cream with penne pasta. It contained shrimp and cod roe cream sauce. I didn't taste any spiciness, but it was the creamiest most delicious pasta. This was definitely the highlight of the meal. For the second order, we had the 8 oz. CAB New York Steak cooked medium rare. As you can see in the photos, it's definitely a little on the rarer side, which I thought was good. However, it's not the quality you would expect at a steakhouse. Then again, this is one of the cheapest New York strip steak you can find anywhere. Basically, you get what you pay for. So if you're just looking for a decent munch, this may satisfy your craving. I'm also a fan of the steak sauce that came with it. read more

I have been coming here for years and this is a go-to restaurant for a family lunch with my parents. Walking in, it feels like you are in a bistroeque intimate living room, which is typical in Japan. The service has alway been terrific. For ladies, they even have a basket to hold your purse. The house wines and sparkling are very reasonable and tasty. The food has been consistently very good no matter what I order or when. I've had everything from the mentaiko pastas, steaks, wagyu curries to sashimi dishes. The fish is always very fresh and it's just really well presented and executed food, all the way down to the basket of bread rolls. Don't sleep on the $5 wines and sparkling, they are actually very good. They will always have loyal customers in us. read more

This is mine and my husbands favorite restaurant in Torrance. From food to service, they are exceptional! We've been here multiple times and try to take friends here as well. So far, they have not disappoint. We will definitely keep coming back! PS - photos are from different dining visits read more

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Tried this place on a recommendation from a friend. Definitely suggest giving it a try:) They've cut their hours of operatio due to staffing shortages. At the time of this review (Oct 2022), they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. I would highly suggest getting a reservation too. Service was GREAT. Our waitress was detailed and super friendly. I'll probably come back and try their lunch menu in the new next few weeks.. Service 5 Food 4.25 Ambiance 4 Overall 4.25 read more

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This is the first time we had lunch at WA Dining - I-Naba Steak House. It was just as good as dinner. Everything was just perfect. Not too much but not too little. We had the Chef's Special and it was worth it. We are going back more often for lunch. Service was excellent as usual. We never had a bad meal there or service. I forgot to take photos again. Darn! read more

All are good food service and ambience. Black Cod or Chilean See Bass miso yaki tastes wonderful.

I've only been here once before and wanted to try it again. We came for a midweek dinner and it was filled with quite a few diners. We had the Omakase which included five amuse (appetizers) which consisted of fried cream cheese, toro, beef tenderloin, duck, and tomato. The other entrees included beet soup, soba noodles, prime ribeye, and crepe brûlée. We also got the black cod. Everything was very good. The prime rib came on a sizzling platter with vegetables. The steak was good, but was a bit on the fatty side. The dining area is not extremely large, but not filled with many dining room tables so it felt spacious and not cramped. read more

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During quarantine we have ordered take out at least 6 times because they never disappoint, are super quick and very sanitary. Personal favorite is the saikyoyaki, it's light, flavorful and well complemented by the side dishes. Miso cream cheese is another fan fav and país well with red wine for a starter! Also obsessed with the scallop and mentaiko cream pasta, a must order if you've never had it. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu because it is all amazing!! Usually love to dine in because of the amazingly friendly staff and overall ambiance, always a great time and happy to see the dining room is reopened, reservation only to ensure safety for guests. Still doing take out too! read more

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First timers and was blown away! Can't believe we have never tried this place. Customer service was excellent. Waitress greeted and seated us right away. Very kind and thoughtful. Good thing she suggested cook to medium for the steak. Ambiance- not overly fancy but the place gave me some really comfortable vibes. It didn't make me feel out of place which I loved. It's super clean which I liked and you can tell the place has history. It's not modern but tells a story. I can't believe it's been around for 20 years.... Food was exceptionally good!!!!! We ordered the NY steak and Ribeye but it also came with appetizers, sashimi, soup, entree, dessert, tea or coffee. The house sauce paired with the steak or ribeye was phenomenal. I tried the Ribeye streak and it melted in my mouth. The NY steak was great for me because I don't like too fatty. The squash soup was warm and heavenly. But what truly blew me away was the marinated miso cream cheese... that was to die for.... Hubby says even their warmed up bread and salted butter was tasty. Tiramisu was yummy! I want to try the cod next time. Will be coming back for anniversary celebration, birthdays, and other special occasions and even just regular casual lunch or dinner. read more