Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Torrance / Carson

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Beach CitiesLong Beach / Catalina

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El SegundoHawthorne / GardenaHermosa BeachInglewoodLAX / WestchesterLong Beach

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1. RYLA

4.8

Exceptional(996)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Hermosa Beach

Booked 43 times today

RYLA's menu is inspired by Chef Ray's upbringing in Los Angeles combined with his Japanese technique.We are now booking reservations over the phone and online through OpenTable. Take Out is available through our website, www.eatRYLA.com We look forward to serving you!

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2. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Torrance

4.8

Exceptional(288)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 12 times today

Authentic Japanese Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.Manpuku Community!Please call at 424-271-7830 if you have any questions. Thank you!-Restaurant Policy-We hold reservations for 15 minutes. If your party has not arrived or called via phone within 15 minutes after your reservation time, the restaurant reserves the right to mark your reservation as a no-show or cancellation. Time limit of 2 hours dinning must be required for all party. Please check in before your reservation time.

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3. North Italia - Del Amo

4.7

Exceptional(734)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Torrance / Carson

Booked 40 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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4. Izakaya Hachi Torrance

4.7

Exceptional(301)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 20 times today

Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.To maintain the social distance guideline, we will check all customer's temperature and ask to sanitize your hands before entering the restaurant. We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. Party of 1 or 2 may go to a bar counter seat when a busy hour. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Torrance, CA | Crossroads Center restaurant

5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Torrance, CA | Crossroads Center

4.7

Exceptional(1724)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 37 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

6. Salt & Pearl

4.7

Exceptional(225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Redondo Beach

Booked 13 times today

An elevated seafood focused experience with dishes and flavors from around the world.

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7. Sea Level @ Shade Redondo Beach

4.6

Exceptional(840)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Redondo Beach

Booked 17 times today

True California Coastal Cuisine. Overlooking the marina, with sweeping views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Cool, hip, comfortable, inviting, we transcend the traditional beach feel with modern blurred lines that blend indoor-outdoor dining. With an eclectic 36 beers on tap and innovative cocktail program, join us to relax and indulge in some of our locally sourced menu items. Join us for our weekly specials including: $10 Daily Shade Hour$17 Lunch Lover's Combo Available Monday - Friday Live Music Thursdays and Sundays

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8. P.F. Chang's - Torrance

3.9

Excellent(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 1 time today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

9. The Cafe

4.4

Awesome(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Torrance / Carson

The Café Restaurant & Lounge Bar in the Doubletree Torrance–South Bay Hotel, crafts a delectable array of globally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in its sophisticated and relaxed setting. If you stop by the Café restaurant for breakfast, you can enjoy lush offerings such as homemade muffins, avocado toast, and the lox. Some of The Cafe's restaurant specialty entrees include a flatbreads, Kurobuta Pork Chop with traditional fresh herbs & pearl onion glaze sauce, fried chicken sandwich, fish, chicken, and steaks. The Cafe's handheld delicacies engage casual dining with a vibrant international inspiration like fish tacos with mahi-mahi fish, purple cabbage slaw & Pico de Gallo and fire roasted salsa. Also, a house specialty Asian beef noodle soup, which pairs well with a local craft brew, domestic beer or specialty cocktail. Happy Hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm Sunday - Thursday.

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10. Palmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila

4.8

Exceptional(896)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Hermosa Beach

Booked 22 times today

For birthdays, anniversaries or large parties, please call our Events Manager, Anjel at 310 977 7939 or email at reservations@palmillahb.comPalmilla Hermosa Beach Cocina Y Tequila, an upscale chef driven restaurant, delivers regionally influenced gourmet Mexican food, engaging service, hand-crafted cocktails, and the best selection of premium tequilas in the South Bay. Located steps away from the Pacific ocean on the Hermosa Beach promenade, guests will enjoy an elegant market-fresh menu. The innovative space, designed by G+ Gulla Jonsdottir Designs, transports guests to a Mexican resort complete with a cozy heated patio, unique white stone walls surrounding an intimate dining room, and a stunning marble counter-top at the full service bar.

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From verified diners like you

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sujay
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of the hidden gems in south bay .. Food was great both in presentation and also unique and creative .. loved the cocktails
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RYLAPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Hermosa Beach
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4.8
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EdwardVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Really good meat. Focus on beef. We had someone who didn’t eat beef and had to find other options. Service was excellent. Felt there was lots of attention to our cooking needs. Also, found an amazing bottle of wine from their wine list. We will be coming back.
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Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 21, 2025
Great find after passing many times. Staff was very attentive
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Emporium ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Westwood
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4.8

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