Die besten Izakayas in Hawthorne / Gardena

Can’t say enough about Hasu!! Really the finest yakitori and small plates period. Even better than Japan from my experience of 66 years, born and raised in Yokohama……..spent lots of Yen post pandemic in the all kinds of raunchy, smoky yardbird hole in the walls across Tokyo but for some reason when it comes to chicken on a stick………I come back here!! It ain’t cheap but quality and skill of the master dude in the back of the house is worth the trip to Torrance!!

Norikaya is an upscale izakaya with a great vibe where every dish feels like a work of art. Perfect for a special night out or just treating yourself to amazing Japanese food with a Korean touch.

Food, service, atmosphere. Everything was great! Started off with Shikuwasa sour, which was very smooth and refreshing! My favorite appetizer was kinpira renkon! There so many options, so I can’t wait to visit and try them all!

Such a great experience with some very delicious food! We tried a bit of everything and it was all rated 10/10. The udon noodles are SOO delicious

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!