Category: RESTAURANTS

The first Pepper Lunch opened in Ofuna, Kanagawa in 1994 and now has locations in California, Nevada, and Texas. What differentiates Pepper Lunch from other restaurants are its unique “teppan” plates. 

Jichan’s Onigiri-ya for lunch recently. My order was salmon onigiri, shio grilled, onsen, kara-age, and spicy miso buta kakuni onigiri. I also got a kara-age and egg mini donburi.

hibachi- not only is it tasty but you get to enjoy the chefs entertain you with sleights and tricks, it is almost as if you are watching Cirques Soleil.

Shin-Sen-Gumi restaurant specializes in yakitori. For those who are unaware, yakitori is grilled meat, vegetables or seafood served on a skewer and it is very delicious.

The udon was so delicious. Their broth was very light flavored without being too heavy and had an exquisite taste which complemented the tempura.

Ojiya provides a large selection of food on its menu. Their menu included combination bento, meat dishes such as Berkshire Pork Cutlet, Karaage and Beef Tataki, noodles such as Nabeyaki Udon and Tonkotsu Ramen and fried dishes like Fried Mochi in Soup and Breaded-Fried Spanish Mackerel.

I decided to embrace the New Years by filling my spirits and dining at Gyu-Kaku, a yakiniku restaurant

Iccho, a Japanese Izakaya restaurant located in the heart of Torrance that offers a dining space and experience that is just as warm and inviting as its delectable entrees.