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Torrance - Inaba Japanese Restaurant restaurant
7.3

Inaba Japanese Restaurant

  • Torrance
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Taste is a wild card deal

The soba and udon combos dazzle with handmade freshness and remarkable dipping sauces. Light tempura works magic beside perfectly cooked noodles, though some diners bemoan the measly portion sizes and varying quality across dishes. Be prepared to feel like a budgeter in a fine dining world.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive menu offers variety and something for everyone's taste.

  • Okay Value

    Mix of reasonable lunches and pricey dinners but good food quality overall.

Top 3 dishes at Inaba Japanese Restaurant

  1. 1

    Tempura 🏆

    Tempura dish
  2. 2

    Sushi

    Sushi dish
  3. 3

    Soba

    Soba dish

Vibe: Perfection in its understated grace

With an elegant ambiance reminiscent of zen gardens, Inaba offers intimate settings for quiet dining. Despite its popularity, the buzz creates some discomfort with cramped seating which distracts from the otherwise peaceful atmosphere perfectly suited for date nights and sake sipping.

  • Great Drinks

    Great selection of fancy sakes, good sake list, huge sake selection.

  • Okay Sound

  • Bad Aesthetic

    Complaints of dim lighting and a gloomy atmosphere in an otherwise classy place.

Perks: Efficient service meets crowded reality

Reservations might feel like an enigmatic riddle, but overall service is good, even if it sometimes falters under pressure. Parking in shared lots can be tricky, yet outdoor dining provides a refreshing escape with good space for families and dietary considerations.

  • Great Speed

  • Okay Parking

    Parking is generally good but shared lots can get busy at times.