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“Why this is my favorite sushi place:1) They always play bangers here2) the drinks are cheap and strong3) the food is FANTASTIC4) the staff are accommodating and friendly. They will remember you! Perfect hole in the wall place to take your friends and family when they visit.“
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“Wonderful place, I absolutely love tur vibe and atmosphere. We ate here shortly after landing in LA. I had the black garlic ramen and I found it to be smooth and full of flavor. I certainly recommend adding an egg.We also had the gyoza (only comes with 4) and the sauce was unique, a flavor I haven't had before.“
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“Really good food and fast service“
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“Just go in and see what is to your delight!! I had a spicy pork broth with 6 pieces of pork belly“
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“Very good food and great customer service“
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“1st time trying out this place! I had the garlic bomb, level 3, and YES, it was an explosion of flavors!The pork was delicious, and the broth was flavorful, but a bit salty for my taste, and yet finished the entire bowl! It was a bit busy on a Friday evening and took about 10 minutes to be seated.“
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“Ramen is so good I cried.“
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“We love this place. They have many different choices of ramen. The servings are Huge !! I would recommend this place to Everyone.“
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“Never had ramen broth that wasn't made from pork. The taste was amazing, light, refreshing and less oilier than tonkotsu. The noodles were boiled to perfection, chewy and delicious. The TanTan Men were tasty as well, the peanut broth wasn't too overpowering. I will definitely go back again in the near future.“
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“Fantastic atmosphere, incredible food and even better service. Everyone was super friendly. If you're looking for a new place to make your favorite, Japonica won't disappoint“
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“Unusual in that you order your ramen with toppings at the counter and they bring it to you. The presentation was probably the prettiest and it was delicious ramen. I dont know if it was a one-off but my noodles were clumpy in some parts. Not bad enough to ask for a new bowl. Overall, very good. The place is clean, casual and pretty good for groups, so you don't have to split a huge bill. I parked in the structure next door and walked over. Would come here again!“
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“A little bit okay. Broth wasn't as tasty as other places, but it was okay, not too bad....“
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“This is the best ramen I've ever had. The taste of the food covers the many shortcomings of this establishment, the biggest of which is the long queue. The last time we waited 1 hour and 20 minutes... Therefore, take the electronic queue in advance, or by QR code.The restaurant itself is extremely small, the tables with windows to the kitchen are blocked by partitions and you get the impression that you are in prison waiting to talk on the phone through the glass. But despite such a strange decision, it is quite convenient for the staff, and the staff here is very friendly and fast.“
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“Excellent service! Beautiful ambience . Wide selection of Thai or Japanese food . I was given to try a fried salmon sushi in a light sweet sauce as a appetizer . I ordered a eel hand roll though it came unrolled it had more pieces of the cooked eel then I usually get in a cone shaped hand roll . Ordered a cooked Yellowtail Collar with a squeeze of lemon it was fine . The plum wine was delicious and reasonable . Going back today to try the Thai food .“
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“Warning, this place is addicting. :) That’s all i can say. God Fire for the win.“
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“1st timer visiting the bestie. Was in need of some really good soup for losing my voice and found this gem!Since 1994 was all I kept seeing and let’s say that broth proved why they have been around for so long! DELICIOUS broth!GLUTEN FREE noodles - rice noodles. Ordered two different ramens gluten free to go and enjoyed a hot green tea while I waited.PARKING IS TERRIBLE - it’s a small lot and very hard to park but hopefully you find a spot.The ramen is worth it.Opens at 5pm - could get packed.“
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“This Umemura ramen is very busy too crowded in the afternoon especially weekends. Open everyday closed on Tuesdays. I enjoy eating kanitama fried rice & chashu ramen. The table & the counter is nice, clean & convenient. The service & the atmosphere is great. This Gardena location wins. Japanese,many Asian, Hispanic & American people visit frequently. 100% recommended. Unfortunately nor credit or debit cards aren’t accepted. CASH ONLY.“
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“Friendly environment. Fast service, Fresh food, clean. love the Poke there.“
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“First time here. Got their Fried Chicken Curry and the Shischo Ramen to go. Both were outstanding! Perfectly done noodles backed up by broths that bring the flavor for days! For the first visit we went with the lowest heat levels. For my wife, the level one Curry was hot enough. For me, I'm looking forward to ramping up the heat next time! Not a large establishment but worth the wait...Parking: Have you battle the parking for the other restaurants on this end of the parking lot, plus the madness from the In-and-Out lines.“
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“My partner and I have been coming here nearly every 2 weeks for a long time and they have never let us down!! The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is always delicious. Lots of great vegetarian and vegan options as well! We recommend this place to everyone we know, 10/10!“
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“Went there for my first time last night around opening time, very friendly customer service experience. I enjoyed my 'Fire Bowl Ramen' (Intermediate / 2nd Spice level) so much that I drank most of the broth. The general atmosphere felt like I was in Japan again, it may not be everyone's liking, but I personally enjoy dimly lit ambiance for a dinner setting.“
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“So, I was on the hunt for a spot in El Segundo that could dish out some authentic flavors and offer a great vibe for New Year's Eve. Lo and behold, Japonica came to the rescue. The parking situation? Surprisingly painless. Considering the holiday buzz, it was manageable - nothing compared to the Friday or Saturday night madness, I reckon.Now, let's talk eats. We kicked things off with the crispy rice, and let me tell you, it was genuinely crispy - almost like a high-end hashbrown. Then came the carpaccio trio - bluefin tuna with balsamic, yellowtail with garlic ponzu, and Scottish salmon with onion ginger dressing. Fresh and tasty, exactly as promised on the menu. The mix of flavors made the whole dining affair a delight.On to the rolls - Kyoto Kryptonite, Citrus Sakura, and White Lightning. My personal winner was the White Lightning, a sushi roll with garlic butter, a first for me. Seared albacore and tempura white fish - it was a flavor bomb. Kyoto Kryptonite appealed to my spice-loving side with its spicy tuna, and while Citrus Sakura brought some traditional vibes, it wasn't my top pick given the other vibrant choices.Now, about the joint itself - a medium-sized setup that handled the holiday crowd like a pro. The food took a tad longer to arrive than expected, and our waiter was on an apology spree. Lucky for us, we were deep in conversation, so time flew. But the waiter's vibe low-key hinted at placing an order sooner rather than later.An interesting note: Our dishes were delivered and checked on by different folks. I'm guessing the waitstaff doesn't claim specific tables, but hey, it worked smoothly.All in all, Japonica left me pretty darn satisfied. I'll happily roll back for another round. Cheers to good eats and a chill atmosphere!“
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“Just ate here for the first time and can't wait to come back. Friendly and quick service, affordable prices, delicious food and large portions! Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. This Mapo Tofu Ramen was good, but definitely on the sweet side and different than most ramen. I loved the flavor and tofu though.“
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“great food affordable and very clean area.with great customer service.“
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“Got into town late and was looking for something open past 9pm on a weekday and found this place closeby. Was a chilly night so hot ramen and beers to end the night was a win win for me.Parking was tight but we were seated right away, ordering the ramen set, fried rice and some beers. Service was quick, food was hot and delicious and we all left full and satisfied. 5 stars??“
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“Absolutely love this place. The rolls are delicious and the ramen always hits the spot. My favorite sushi spot in the South Bay. The man and woman that run the place are so kind.“
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“Absolutely delicious if you like thick noodles and thick broth! I got the large red miso bowl and I was definitely satisfied. The noodles were chewy and had the right amount of bite. While I liked the broth it could have been a little hotter in temperature. Definitely a great addition to the South Bay noods scene.“
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“A hidden gem in Torrance. The chicken karaage is must try.“
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“Possibly the best ramen in the area. Get the salt ramen. The soup has a deep richness with some hint of fermentation, possibly miso or mirin. The pork belly is tender and fresh. The toppings varied and were complimentary. Pricing is a great deal. Overall, such a hidden gem for the “
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“Came in on a Sunday evening. This place was empty and I'm surprised because the food here is amazing. The sushi is fresh, the fried foods were breaded to perfection, and everything else was tasty. We ordered 18 items.. everything was so good. I will definitely be back. The only thing that bothered me a bit were the tables and chairs, they were a bit uncomfortable and dirty (tables weren't wiped that well and seats were sticky)“
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“This is literally the best place to get sushi ever, I have been coming here with my mom for the last 5-6 years. Whenever we feel like getting sushi, we always either come here or order from here. I have probably tried everything on the menu at least once because we always try to order something different each time. The rolls and the ramen are amazing. I have never had any problems with anyone or anything at this restaurant.“
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“Peter is the best ! The omakase is excellent“
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“Pretty good ramen at Torrance Mitsuwa near Del Amo Fashion center building Carson St (formerly Western Ave old location) halfway to Seiwa Market. I haven’t eat at new Mitsuwa food court since at old Mitsuwa food court love the ramen flavors & Hiyashi Chuka as well. Sometimes good; sometimes terrible. The service is pretty good. Tonkotsu ramen is my favorite such high quality. I highly recommend visiting there again. The parking lot is big, plenty of space. Night time is great for customers visiting to Mitsuwa Marketplace. (Yeah no homeless. Just safe.)“
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“Highly recommend their party beautiful arranged trays. It was fun & delicious assembling our our suchi rolls.Have also gone many times to enjoy their delicious pork ramen soups & poke. Soooooooo comforting. The food is always a delicious treat. Best sushi near LAX- that's for sure. The staff is always professional & friendly.“
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“Food was good, service was alright but the bill charged 12% tax (Santa Monica sales tax is 10.25%). Manager claimed it only happened to our bill but who really knows. We didn't get it adjusted because didn't bother to but I would double check if you've got a big bill.“
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“One of if not my favorite ramen place in the South Bay area. I don't understand why there's not a waiting list. Today we walked in and the whole place was empty on a Saturday at 12:30 pm. Definitely needs a Keith Lee visit. Their black shisen ramen is one of my favorite bowls of ramen in los angeles. Only a few spots like tsujita (and annex) are higher on the list for me.“
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“Good food and price! We come here when we're penny pinching but looking for a really nice meal.“
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“Not fully Japanese kinda sushi spot, but been around for several decades. Solid. Sushi was good. Fresh, tasty. Hand rolled spicy tuna was just average. Best one in town is at Matsuhisha. Tempura was ok, best part is th fresh wasabi. Super tasty.“
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“Fast and friendly service. Ramen was delicious! Thanks Umenoya see you again soon.“
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“I've been here 3 times now, and Wow, just wow.The food is delicious, the prices aren't ridiculous, service has always been very friendly, and the little venue is a vibe. So look around when you're sitting down and enjoy the ambiance.What more is there to ask?I literally started a Google maps list of "THE(my favorite) Restaurants" that I recommend to people just because I liked everything this place had to offer so much.For those who like eel rolls... The Dungeons and Dragons roll.... ✨Chef's kiss✨I've always gone and just shared among the table family style so the bill is probably a little higher for my groups, but like I said I was impressed.They've also got some good hot sake.“