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Yanagi Kitchen - Manhattan Beach

4.3 (218 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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YANAGI KITCHEN - MANHATTAN BEACH ATMOSPHERE

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Kathy Z.

My favorite spot in Manhattan Beach to pick up and go. This isn't a place to dine in, but they do a phenomenal job of efficiently packing orders. There's hand rolls, cut rolls, speciality rolls, nigiri, sashimi, appies and more. The garlic dumplings are one of my faves. There's truly something for everyone who enjoys Japanese food. Super easy to pull up, park, grab your food, and leave. Ordering via their website is easiest and you won't need to pay upon arrival. I don't think I've ever been quoted more than 20-30 minutes for an order, even during peak dinner hours. Such a reliable, delicious option for lunch or dinner.

Very slow Long lines with no employees to help out Poor customers service Can't even tell how long it will take to get the food ready.

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Nancy N.

Please BEWARE that they set the default tip to 20%!!! So ridiculous especially being a take out only place. I don't mind tipping for actual service BUT to be sneaky and set this as the default %. What are you doing extra that you think customers should pay for this service amount?! Absurd.

Grant S.

I finally had the chance to stop by this location since it's pretty close to my work and it's a casual, takeout only sushi place. I was very hungry so I ordered the 8 piece assorted nigiri set, and the tuna and salmon maki with added avocados. The 8 piece nigiri assortment comes with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and albacore. The salmon nigiri was good, but every other piece tasted pretty standard. I've had other casual, takeout sushi restaurants around the area and they have a wider variety of fish and are cheaper. The 8 piece special comes around $18.50 for 8 pieces of fish. The salmon and tuna rolls were also pretty standard, a little more on the expensive side as well, but they were stuffed generously with fish and avocado. Overall, I'd say my experience at Yanagi was pretty standard. It's moderately filling but expensive. It's good if you're in the area and want sushi, I found it to be ok.

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Twice I ordered to go sushi, and twice no wasabi provided. Restaurant ignored it. WTH?

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Yummy foods, Good place for take out sushi to get your sushi fix. My family loves to order our sushi here.

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9 months ago

Just went there and they don't want to take my order ! They should be more specific and say only online or call

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Randomly picked up to-go during work lunch time and happened to be so damn good!I can eat this for days and maybe so can you

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service is quick and consistently tastes delicious. also reasonably priced compared to other sushi spots in the area.

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Ordered online and everything was waiting for us when we came to pick up - good food - excellent sushi - will be back!

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I have been happy having there sushi until they did not give me everything I ordered and charged me. Will never use them again on Uber eats

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Excellent quality. Lots of choices. Usually available in a reasonable amount of time. Price is fair. Thumbs up!

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Kagura El Segundo

4.4(696 reviews)
2.0 mi
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If you've been to Kagura and think you know what to expect--pause. This location hits differently…read more It leans more traditional, a little quieter, and very much about execution. And the tonkatsu? Legit one of the best I've had--perfectly fried with that golden, crisp exterior that somehow stays light, not greasy, and gives way to juicy, tender pork. The kind where you don't even need sauce... but you'll still use it anyway. What really seals it for me here is the gozen sets. If you're indecisive (or just hungry), this is your place. So many combinations, and everything comes out like a full spread. My current go-to is the steak gozen--basically the "why choose?" option. You get miso soup, salad, tonkatsu, tempura, soba... it just keeps coming. It's generous without feeling overdone, and somehow everything still tastes dialed in. I used to be loyal to the sukiyaki gozen (RIP, still not over it), but the steak set has filled that void nicely. Bottom line: delicious, satisfying, and surprisingly good value for how much you get. If you're in the South Bay and craving a proper Japanese set meal--not a rushed version--this is the move.

Loved eating here. The dinner set is more than enough to enjoy per person. The ambience is updated,…read moreand you can be seated in a large communal area vs in smaller quieter semi-private areas. The katsu is soft tender tasty and overall amazing.

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Kagura El Segundo - Beef Steak Gozen. So good!

Beef Steak Gozen. So good!

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Japonica - El Segundo

4.5(651 reviews)
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We had an incredible experience, excellent atmosphere and exceptional service from our server…read moreFrank, always attentive and making sure that nothing was missing, giving us suggestions in food and appetizers, we tried the spicy edamame and the japonica rice lager, super recommended, he also recommended the spicy tantan ramen, and the holy mackerel roll, all delicious! The ambience here is simply stunning. Visit this location and hopefully you are lucky enough to be attended by Frank! We definitely coming back!

If someone doesn't like Japonica, then they must have defective taste buds!…read more Japonica of El Segundo is absolutely one of the top sushi restaurants in all of the South Bay of Los Angeles. They make my Friday night fish dinner a step in the food-heaven direction. The staff is out of this world, with a lovely manager, attentive servers, and talented chefs. The spicy edamame is a perfect starter if you'd like your plain edamame to have a flavor kick. The portion is big, making it plenty enough for a group of four to enjoy together. Unless you're a glutton like I am and don't feel like sharing, haha. The bluefin carpaccio practically melts in your mouth. The cut of the bluefin is absolutely just what your stomach is craving. Soft, flavorful, and satisfying to say the least. The white lightning is a saucy garlic surprise. The ever so slight sear on the albacore makes this roll have a dance party on your tongue. The garlic butter that the roll sits in has such a great taste that I just want to drink it down. Japonica El Segundo is placed in a small "strip mall" type of location, with on site parking being limited. There are several disabled designated parking spots right in front of the restaurant. Also, there is plenty of parking up & down Main Street, allowing for closeness within walking distance. There are no stairs/steps needed to enter the restaurant and the televisions do have closed-captions. The noise level is mid, making it easy to have comfortable conversations with your party without having to shout. I would absolutely recommend taking a stroll down Main Street after your meal, giving yourself some time to digest, stretch, and maybe get a scoop of ice cream from one of the local spots.

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Japonica - El Segundo - Assorted Sushi

Assorted Sushi

Japonica - El Segundo - Truffle Salmon Sushi

Truffle Salmon Sushi

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Citrus Sakura roll

Blossom Ramen

Blossom Ramen

4.2(223 reviews)
1.8 mi
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Working late sometimes requires a decent place that still opens and operate for folks who often…read morework late shifts or just staying later to beat the traffic going home. Sounds dreadful, but sometimes, that opens opportunity for exploring around the local eats. One of them is this local ramen shop, Blossom Ramen, that happens to be tucked inside the nice small El Segundo villages/shops in this quiet neighborhood. At night time, there are plenty of parking. This Ramen Shop closes pretty late (~11pm) while other local shops are already closed. Thus, parking is pretty open. I can't say the same during the morning or dayshift. At night time, you can see through the open window layout of the Ramen Shop and actually see if it is packed or not. Roughly 6 tables seating up to 2, as well as 7/8 tables seating up to 4. The register and reception area is right up front immediately when you walk through the glass door. The Menu is displayed up on the LCD screen as well as the laminated doubled-side sheets. Plenty of various types of Ramen to choose from. Order is taken and paid up front. Once ordered, along with your drinks, the waiter will bring the order to you directly so you can enjoy it. The interior decor of the Ramen Shop speaks volume to the "Blossom" that is in the name. The designer must really and truly like Cherry Blossom to decorate the interior as such. Wallpaper in cute anime/cartoonish form is seen throughout. I ordered the "Red Ramen" and when it came out, it was probably the most delicious and flavorful Ramen I've had. It wasn't a Tonkatsu nor Miso based soup, but more of a curry flavor based. The noodles was very delicate and very aldente! I had also ordered a pint of Sapporo to go with it and it tasted so amazing when parred together. I'm recommending this shop for late night eats or just whenever you feel like it or feel like eating Ramen. I'll have to try the other soup base the next time I'm around here.

Food: 4/5 Ramen was good, great flavor, ordered their spicy version with a side of spice dry…read morechilies. Could be a bit spicier for my liking but overall really enjoyed the dish. Service: 5/5 Extremely quick, nice staff. Ambiance: 5/5 Plenty of seating and very open. Enjoyed the decor, parking is good.

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Blossom Ramen - Table Setup

Table Setup

Blossom Ramen - Veg Egg Rolls - so light and tasty!

Veg Egg Rolls - so light and tasty!

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The Second Wind

The Second Wind

3.9(53 reviews)
2.1 mi
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The service is very friendly and helpful…read more The food is cooked fresh to order and is prepared fast. Parking is easy. They do often have a BOGO "Free Bowl" promotional 2 for the price of 1 coupon distributed in neighboring South Bay Beach Cities residential circulars (embedded into coupon formatted small magazine pages)

My wife was really looking forward to trying this place. We go to Eat Fantastic for their breakfast…read moreburritos and it had been a while since we had been. To our surprise, we found this "new" place, The Second Wind. The menu looked enticing and the lunch specials really looked like a great deal. So we decided we needed to come back for lunch and soon. A week later, we returned. Parking is very easy in the free lot for the complex. The interior design is energenic, vivrant with amazing looking Asian inspired pop art. Very cool interior. You can be seated and served or order to go. They have a combination lunch special, two items for $15.99. But, many of those items have an up charge if you add a protien. Either way, in these times, $16 for two items is reasonable. Our server greeted us quickly and let us choose the table of our liking. There are a handful of booths and open tables. My wife ordered the Beef Bulgogi and the Eggplant. I ordered the Chicken Dumplings and the Garlic Noodle (adding chicken for $2 more). The portions are generous. Light eaters might be able to just order one two dish combo and share. The Beef Bulgogi was good but the veggies looked a bit dehydrated. The Eggplant was just okay. The Chicken Dumplings were very tasty but served cool. I ordered them steamed and expected them to be warm at least. The Garlic Noodles with chicken was the biggest disappointment. To me, and my wife, over cooked with crunchy pieces. The chicken was also over cooked, dry and tough. When our server asked how things were, I mentioned it. He didn't seem surprised. I asked if the noodles were always dry and he said yes. He offered to bring more sauce, which he did. I added it but it didn't make the chicken any better. In the end, I left 90% of it. They only have cans of sodas so no refills but they are attached to a tea house that serves a great selection of teas, bobo, etc. There was some good things but more not, overall, we were disappointed. Honestly, I was a bit surprised they didn't offer to replace my dish or offer a small discount. They could see the pile of food I left. Anyway... Hopefully your experience and food preparation will be better than ours and...enjoy!!!

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The Second Wind - Inside wall

Inside wall

The Second Wind
The Second Wind - Lychee Passion Fruit Tea with Boba.

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