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Yanagi Kitchen - Manhattan Beach

4.3 (221 reviews)
Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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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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Trisha D.

Delicious salmon - I'm definitely going back to get takeouts. Salmon sushi special: salmon was melt-in-your-mouth good, and not fishy at all. One plate was filling and worth it compared to getting each item separately. Service and ambience: takeout only. Not much interaction. I tried calling to check if they were ready as it took a while for them to confirm my order (ordered through Yelp 10 mins before opening). No one picked up. But order was ready when the app said it would be. Prefer there to be less staples in the takeout bag. COVID precaution: masks and not allowed to enter.

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Reviews are largely positive. Many praise the fresh sushi and rolls, efficient takeout process, and reasonable pricing.

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

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Kagura El Segundo - Three fish sashimi. Great!

Kagura El Segundo

4.4(711 reviews)
2.0 mi
•$$

Love love love this place! Been coming here for years. Definitely my favorite kagura branch…read more Everything on the menu is delicious. I personally just prefer to get sushi or sashimi. The fish is super fresh and the variety is good. The sets are really filling with lots of side dishes. I usually always have leftovers. Staff is great and attentive. Overall a 5/5 experience.

I've been to a few Japanese restaurants in downtown El Segundo over the years. How on earth did I…read moremiss this gem!? Huge props to my coworker for suggesting this place. Hidden in plain sight, Kagura is a top tier Japanese dining experience. It should be noted that this place is more $$$ than it is $$, and that's a compliment. I dropped $50+ here and it was easy to say it was worth it. I treat myself to the Kagura Gozen chef especial that was limited on how many was served per day and a Orion Okinawa draft beer. Plus, I had leftovers. The chef special came with more-than-a-little of everything. Each dish was unique and delicious. I was treated to a full spread of amazing Japanese cuisine. Sashimi was fresh, katsu was thick and juicy with a lightly breaded crust, eel was flavorful and soft, and the soba noodles were perfect. The restaurant is clean and beautifully laid out. I got vibes of actually being in Japan. If you have a reservation, you can get a private booth. The attractive staff were fantastic. Friendly and fast. Water glass was always full and empty dishes were promptly removed. Last tid bits. Two clean solo bathrooms and street parking.

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Kagura El Segundo - Inside view from a private booth

Inside view from a private booth

Kagura El Segundo - Beef Steak Gozen. So good!

Beef Steak Gozen. So good!

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The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter

The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter

4.4(119 reviews)
0.7 mi
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While I love Seabutter, I'm obsessed with the Bar for its menu selection. It's always great to have…read morea menu that's got the best of both worlds: a fixed assortment and an array of options! It was our first time visiting the Bar and my husband got the Taste of the Bar while I got the 6 piece hand roll fixed menu. The Taste of the Bar had the most unique recipes for their rolls and came with a sake or green tea, which was amazing iced. The Bar is located in a super fun little strip mall towards the back of the mall. It's sort of low key, so it's not really too crowded, hard to find parking, or much of a wait to be seated generally. I loved how friendly and social the staff are as you're being served your hand rolls, it made the experience that much more enjoyable. Service is prompt and you're welcome to order more food at any point during your meal. I loved the 6 piece. It was a more traditional hand roll offering of salmon, spicy tuna, amber jack, blue crab, toro, and scallop. The hand rolls were all so flavorful, but my favorites were the blue crab for its creaminess and the amber jack for the lemon zestiness that paired so well with the protein. The hand roll portions are generous and I was stuffed by the end.

I visited this spot with my family after a long flight. Luckily, it was the middle of the day and…read morethere wasn't a wait. I believe there were 6-8 seats at the bar available with nothing else. This was my first experience at a hand roll bar. I didn't know what to expect but the service was fast, and every roll was made to order. There's something simple about a good roll with crispy seaweed, perfect temp rice, and buttery fish. I opted for the 4 hand roll, the hamachi jalapeño appetizer, and the PCH. The hamachi jalapeño was a great starter. The hamachi was mellow, the yuzu sauce provided a great citrus flavor, and the jalapeño added a nice crunch. The highlight for me was the scallop roll. If you are a scallop lover like myself, you'd enjoy the quantity in the roll. There's not much to this other than quality fish, great service, and a relaxing time.

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The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter
The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter
The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter

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Yume Japanese Restaurant

Yume Japanese Restaurant

4.5(114 reviews)
1.1 mi

I think there might be more than one of these. We were at the one in Manhattan Beach and it was…read morelovely. The inside is so nice and cool and the decor is wonderful. The place is so clean. It looks new, but maybe they just maintain it well. The service is excellent. They know the menu and will help you. They are fast, but never make you feel rushed, and it can get crowded. The food is amazing. We were in a group and shared everything from their great Bento Boxes to most of their starters. Their Truffle Agedashi Tofu, a started is 6 pieces of deep fried tufu with the best Dashi broth and truffle topping. The Spicy Garlic Edamame with house-made garlic sweet soy sauce was amazing. The salted Edamame was not a huge hit, but good. All of their rolls are great. We love the tuna and the salmon. So fresh. The prices are a tad high, but fine for the excellent service and great food.

So, I was going thru one of my phases where I was eating sushi/sashimi every day for days straight…read more On one of those days, I ended up at Yume. I got there early before the dinner rush so the area actually had parking. I parked in the lot across the street. Don't remember how much but I remember I used a card - coins weren't accepted. Walked in and seated immediately. Like I mentioned already - arrived early. By the time I left, the place was filling up. Which meant - attentive, friendly great service for me. As for the food - see uploaded video. I loved the presentation and the food a well. There was one dish I felt was just ok. If you watch the video, note the dark deep fried dish. Think the oil wasn't clean as it wasn't overcooked. I don't mean clean as in dirty but maybe not fresh? Not sure if I'm using the right words to describe it but it wasn't golden; it was more burnt brown. Ended up saucing it more than usual and still finished it off. I wouldn't let one thing like that stop me from enjoying good food. In fact, I plan on going back again to enjoy more of the sushi and sashimi. And ice cold beer!

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Yume Japanese Restaurant
Yume Japanese Restaurant
Yume Japanese Restaurant

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Blossom Ramen

Blossom Ramen

4.2(229 reviews)
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We went late dinner and was impressed the moment I came in . The Ramen place was very nice and…read morepretty decor of the cherry blossom. The method of ordering was through their digital tab. We ordered the xxl ramen and what we get wasn't on the picture. The picture has eggs, corn meat , green leek and pickled carrots and mushrooms. The moment the ramen placed on the table, no eggs, no corn. Asked the server all of those was additional fee. I hope they could have put the real picture without eggs corn and other things so we wouldn't expect the picturesque food. The broth very good and ramen noodles soft and sweet as well. Just disappointed on how the ramen was presented in real time. Got edamame, seaweed salad and fried egg rolls.

Came on a Tuesday afternoon (I had no business trying to eat a whole bowl of ramen at that time but…read morethat's not the story) Ordered the spicy miso ramen, think the spice level could be more, wonder if they could offer a chili bomb or something other than the chili flakes on the table. I think I need to come back in the evening when I can finish the portions properly however I did feel sad not finishing it so I like to think I enjoyed what I had. It's an ordered then sit down establishment. Graphic and visual art work. My partner lives in the area so I look forward to coming back during fall and winter :)

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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!

Blossom Ramen - Brown Sugar Milk Tea

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Brown Sugar Milk Tea

Kotohira Restaurant - Mini Katsudan Set

Kotohira Restaurant

4.3(849 reviews)
5.1 mi
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This is a very cozy neighborhood gem in Gardena that delivers pristine quality! They maintain a…read moresteady baseline of excellent food and fast service. The moment you walk in, you're hit with a warm comforting atmosphere. It feels like stepping into a traditional welcoming home. To top off the hospitality, they start you off with a complimentary scoop of mashed potatoes. We ordered gyoza to start, which was perfectly pan-seared with a great crisp on the bottom and a juicy, savory filling. We also got chicken karaage which was golden, light, and incredibly crunchy (do not skip the fresh lemon squeeze! It cuts through the richness beautifully and highlights the seasoning). For entrees, we ordered the Bento box set. It is a massive, visually stunning assortment with tuna sashimi, chicken karaage, grilled mackerel, crisp tempura, earthy root veggies, and rice. It comes paired with a side bowl of their udon. You literally get a little bit of everything We also got the Pork Curry Katsu set: the katsu retains its crunch even under a rich blanket of deeply flavorful curry. It's incredibly filling and comes accompanied by refreshing pickled veggies to cleanse the palette and another hearty side of udon. Between the fast service, generous portions, and flawless execution across both raw and hot dishes, Kotohira is an absolute staple.

*** Credit cards accepted ***…read more Kotohira Restaurant is one of several old school Japanese restaurants in Gardena and the restaurant specializes in Okinawan food (Okinawa soba) and Sanuki udon. The restaurant is located in a fairly busy strip mall with other popular restaurants and drink shops located within the same mall. Renowned food critic Jonathan Gold from the Los Angeles Times wrote an article about this restaurant back in 1992 ( https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-07-09-fo-2127-story.html ). [Parking]: The strip mall has a big enough lot and our party had no issue finding an available spot during weekday dinner hours. [Interior]: Old school Japanese mom-and-pop dining vibe. [Menu]: The restaurant offers various combo sets with tempura, bento, udon, and seafood (unagi, salmon, grilled mackerel, etc). Their specialty dishes are Shoyu Udon and Tanuki Udon. *** Tendon Combo (assortment of fried tempura with a semi sweet sauce poured on top of rice $15.95): The fried tempura pieces were not as good as the tempura from Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. as the combo lacked variety. The miso that came with this combo was really good. *** Overall a mediocre experience with the tempura combo that I ordered, but I sampled the udon and liked it a lot better than the tempura so I would definitely recommend getting their specialty like udon for a better experience.

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Kotohira Restaurant
Kotohira Restaurant - Mini Oyakodan Set

Mini Oyakodan Set

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Yanagi Kitchen - Manhattan Beach - japanese - Updated October 2026

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