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1. Happa Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Izakaya • Hawthorne / Gardena

Happa Restaurant, Gardena's hidden gem, is located within The New Gardena Hotel. We offer a diverse selection of Japanese cuisine accompanied by sake, wine, beer, and sho-chu. You can enjoy both indoor and patio dining options.Our menu features izakaya-style dishes, ranging from sizzling iron-plate steaks, homemade Mabo tofu, and stir-fried garlic sprouts to yellowtail jalapeno and delectable dinner plates, sure to satisfy your cravings.Additionally, our back room boasts a bar and dining area equipped with TV monitors, allowing you to catch sports games and stay entertained during your visit.Food last order 11:00 pm Monday - Saturday | 9:00 pm Sunday

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2. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

4.8

Exceptional(1572)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Torrance / Carson

Booked 20 times today

The Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles is a cash-free establishment. Guests visiting Restaurant 917 or Speedster Café are welcome to use their AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa card. Located on the second level of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, with stunning views of the driver development track, Restaurant 917’s sleek and modern setting echoes Porsche’s world-class design aesthetic. The name and decor were inspired by the legendary 917 race car, which gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917’s refined yet approachable seasonal menu is composed of ingredient-driven dishes that merge diverse flavors, inventive techniques and playful compositions. A unique fine-dining experience worthy of a special trip or serving as the perfect finish to an adrenalin-packed day, it is also an unforgettable venue for special celebrations and meetings.

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3. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4.8

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 9 times today

Recurring/Special Events:The summer-only Student Special Price Event is back again this year!Show your student ID and get the AYCE regular price of \$37.99 discounted to just \$29.99!This limited-time offer runs from June 1 to August 31, so students—come hungry and head to Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu Shabu!Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu is a JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization) Certified Restaurant. JETRO acknowledges restaurants and retailers that use authentic Japanese products. From the ingredients we use in our kitchen, to the drinks we serve in the hall, we can confidently offer our customers an authentic Japanese dining experience. Choose from a variety of different broths, meats, add-ons, and vegetables that are included in our AYCE price of $37.99. We hope to be able to serve you all soon! Enhance your Shabu Shabu experience with our premium à la carte options: Kobe Style Beef (6oz $10)Japanese Wagyu Slices (3oz $15)Kagoshima Premium A5 Wagyu (3oz $20)

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4. Hasu Izakaya & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Torrance / Carson

Booked 14 times today

We are serving traditional Japanese Yakitori and Sake.

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5. Benihana - Torrance, CA

4.1

Excellent(7596)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Torrance / Carson

Booked 109 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

6. Izakaya Akatsuki

4.7

Exceptional(32)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • Hawthorne / Gardena

Booked 5 times today

※※※※※Reservations on OpenTable are limited to a maximum of 6 guests. For parties of more than 6, please contact us via our website or by phone. If you make a reservation for six or more guests on OpenTable, please be aware that we may not be able to guarantee a table. For all customers, depending on the reservation’s availability, we may be unable to accommodate your preferred private room. Please understand this in advance.※※※※※Izakaya "Akatsuki," meaning “dawn” in Japanese, is a family-owned Japanese restaurant in Gardena, California. Our owner specializes in handcrafted Japanese noodles, Udon and Soba.We serve freshly housemade Udon and Soba for lunch, along with a choice of delicious, fresh Sashimi bowls. In the evening, we transform into a Japanese Izakaya, offering small plate appetizers paired with our signature original cocktails and a wide selection of sake. Hot pots are also available during dinner time.Please come and enjoy our modern, authentic Japanese menu!

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7. North Italia - Del Amo

4.6

Exceptional(736)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Torrance / Carson

Booked 70 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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8. Fogo de Chao - El Segundo

4.2

Awesome(1121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • El Segundo

Booked 167 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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9. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

4.7

Exceptional(346)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Manhattan Beach

Booked 37 times today

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

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10. Cork and Batter - Inglewood

4.1

Excellent(56)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Inglewood

Booked 30 times today

Welcome to Cork & BatterCork & Batter is a restaurant, rooftop bar, and event venue conveniently located in the heart of Inglewood.You can find us across the street from Kia Forum, and SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, and directly in front of Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers. So, whether you’re tailgating or coming back from watching a game, looking to try something new before a concert, or just having a night out with friends – Cork & Batter is the place for you.

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Courtney
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I took my husband here for his birthday and it was a better experience than we could’ve imagined. The food was incredible and the atmosphere was amazing. My husband loved being seated by the windows and he was able to watch the cars on the track as we enjoyed our meal. Excellent staff! Would definitely recommend and come again!
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Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917Price: Expensive• American• Torrance / Carson
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Christy
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Benihana is always a favorite for us when celebrating. We went for a birthday and the entertaining chefs are hilarious and make it a family wide fun event.
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Benihana - Torrance, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Torrance / Carson
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4.1
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Eileen
1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
They have one of the best soups among shabu shabu places. It’s easy to order meat as you write it on the paper. Pork belly is my favorite. I recommend this place for shabu shabu as it is one of the best places.
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Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-ShabuPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Hawthorne / Gardena
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WayneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •698 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
All I can say is this local grilled yardbird joint is the absolute best I’ve experienced and that includes my hanging out in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka plus Honolulu since childbirth!! All the skewers are professionally and expertly prepped and presented. Side and rice dishes are deliciously authentic and truly complement all the hard work and time put in by the back of the house. And service is always very Japanese!!
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Hasu Izakaya & GrillPrice: Expensive• Izakaya• Torrance / Carson
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4.8
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Ben
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Been wanting to try Happa Restaurant for a while now since they opened at the Gardena Hotel, and they did not disappoint. All the dishes come out hot and delicious, and the service was outstanding. We will be back soon!
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Happa RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Izakaya• Hawthorne / Gardena
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1. Happa Restaurant

2. Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917

3. Shin-Sen-Gumi Shabu-Shabu

4. Hasu Izakaya & Grill

5. Benihana - Torrance, CA

6. Izakaya Akatsuki

7. North Italia - Del Amo

8. Fogo de Chao - El Segundo

9. BOA Steakhouse - Manhattan Beach

10. Cork and Batter - Inglewood

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