Zoku

Name: Zoku
Address: 261 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA, United States, 90277-5702
Telephone: (650) 376-5476
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (24)

$31 to $50

Japanese Speciality

261 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5702

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

At zoku, we are deeply committed to quality in every aspect of our menu. We work with local sommeliers in our wine selection, many of which are regionally sourced, that complement our appetizers and skewers. Our chefs have trained in “Hinai Jidori”, a prestigious level of yakitori training, dedicating thousands of hours in Japan to perfect their craft. With careful attention to flavors, textures, and colors, the dishes are crafted to provide a thoughtful and immersive dining experience rather than just a quick bite. From tables and chairs crafted in Japan to dishware carefully selected from around the world for each dish, we aim to blend authentic Japanese cuisine with the Redondo Beach aesthetic. We also use traditional Japanese 備長炭 binchotan charcoal instead of electricity or gas to impart unique flavors that only this specialized charcoal can achieve in yakitori.

Lunch: yakitori set meal, ramen, sides, salads, kids set and dessert
Dinner: yakitori, appetizers, salads, desserts

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 376-5476
Website
https://www.zokuyakitori.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
261 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5702
Neighborhood
Redondo Beach
Cross street
Avenida Del Norte, between via El Padro and St Elena Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

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What 24 people are saying

Zoku reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Zoku offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely staff and wonderful food." Guests rave about the "amazing experience" and recommend trying the matcha cake. The intimate atmosphere is charming, though it can get noisy when crowded. Diners appreciate the "excellent food and service," making it a "go-to spot."

24 Reviews

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Louise VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and wonderful food. Highly recommend this restaurant
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Jacob VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Service was amazing. Highly recommend trying the matcha cake for dessert.
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Debbie
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love every dish! Our new favorite find!
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I
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the nice environment and friendly service—thank you! One small suggestion: all our skewers were served together on one plate, even though some were ready earlier. As a result, a few arrived a bit cooler than expected. Since yakitori is best enjoyed hot, with that fresh charcoal aroma and juicy texture, it might be even better if skewers were served as they’re ready. Just a thought to help make a great experience even better!
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Sunwoo VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always love coming back, this is go to spot for me now for my friends and family. Never fails
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Chris VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was great. Food taste and portions were a bit disappointing.
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Crystal VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and service were excellent! Husband and I will definitely be back. Tofu, cream, cheese appetizer, and the crème brûlée dessert are must haves!
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BeniLvr
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service, servers and such a cute little restaurant but very small. Once it starts to get crowded, you can’t hear each other talk, but if it’s not crowded, it’s very nice. Maybe if less tables and farther apart, the noise wouldn’t be as bad. Overall, very nice and very yummy.
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Todd VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as usual! Can’t wait to be back, food was fantastic and service is on point.
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Christopher
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience! Definitely would come back again.
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Zoku is rated 4.8 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

261 Avenida Del Norte, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5702

Additional information

Cross street
Avenida Del Norte, between via El Padro and St Elena Ave
Neighborhood
Redondo Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.zokuyakitori.com/
Phone number
(650) 376-5476

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