Amazing Udon place, definitely has the feel of a small local udon shop. The curry udon was delicious and super filling. The food takes time, but is worth the weight as every bite was delicious and I will gladly go back to try the other udon/soba dishes.
For 3 years I have visited this complex and ignored Kotohira Restaurant because of how overwhelmingly famous boiling point is, this is a CRIME! I should have noticed this restaurant long ago. ?I love Kotohira because their udon is really good! ?? It's definitely on par with some of the best udon I have ever tasted (Marugame Udon included). Customer service was top notch, food were served quickly and I like the way the restaurant is set up. It feels like you are in Japan and each table feels private (because of how the section each table) which is a bonus!Anyhow, let's discuss the food. I ordered the spicy beef udon and fried squid legs and they were both delicious! Starting off with the squid legs, I like how the "seafood smell" wasn't there. Even though it is fried, I didn't feel like they were oily, the portion was also just right, give more than that and I would have started feeling full. Moving on to the main dish, I chose the spicy beef udon with ham sushi combo ? (yes, I thought this was a very good deal and surely enough it didn't disappoint). The sushi was great, rice texture was chewy and fragrant. The ham was alright, I thought it was a little salty for my taste. As for the spicy beef udon, the broth was delightful and I thought the portion was huge (not complaining, because I eat a lot when it comes to the main dish ?). The beef were tender and juicy!Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch here and will be coming back again.P.S., If you came to this complex to eat boiling point but the waitlist gets too long, please give this restaurant a chance to impress you! ?
If you ask Google Maps for the best Tempura in Gardena, Kotohira is at the top of the list and for good reason. This restaurant sits hidden in the corner of Tozai Plaza and it is a gem worth looking for. It is small inside and very tranquil, a good place for conversation. The servers are patient and attentive and the food is delicious. We ordered Gyoza as an appetizer (pan fried) that was filled with pork and veggies and was crispy on the fried surfaces and delicately chewy on the remaining surfaces. Together with some dipping sauce it was a great way to start the meal. In fact I could have eaten nothing but Gyoza and been perfectly happy, but we were here for Tempura. The tempura was lite, fluffy and not the slightest bit greasy and one could taste all the subtle flavors of the shrimp and veggies that were battered and fried. The meal also came with a small serving of Japanese potato salad that was smooth, velvety, not greasy and flavored with green onion. Again I could have eaten a lot more, but I wanted to sample the rest of my plate which also included a bowl of Miso soup. The Miso was delicate, not too salty and it was warming to the soul. A ball of white rice was also included and was excellent by its self and was also useful delicious with the Miso. The price of this adventure was reasonable and the quality of food and service were top rate. Will I be back to sample more? You can count on it.
I’ve been coming to this restaurant for a couple of years. I LOVE IT!!! Staff are so friendly, the food is amazing. So aesthetic when you walk in. I always order spicy beef udon, OH and the curry never disappoints!❤️ and ITS SO GOOD! 100% recommend.
Went here twice , and I saw some good reviews on the place so I gave it a shot. Had some oodon and some sweet curry. Boy was it good. Especially when it's on a cold rainy afternoon. Soo good!! Definitely give it a try
I can’t recommend this place enough. Delicious, authentic Japanese food. The bento box was the best box I’ve had in the States. The prices are reasonable, the food is amazing. I will for sure visit again when I’m back in California!! (My box was served with Udon which wasn’t pictured)
Went here twice , and I saw some good reviews on the place so I gave it a shot. Had some oodon and some sweet curry. Boy was it good. Especially when it's on a cold rainy afternoon. Soo good!! Definitely give it a try
My friend from Fukuoka said that this is genuine Japanese quality food. “Real taste of Japanese Udon”
Unassuming Japanese spot with various udon options. Came here for dinner on a Thursday around 6:30 and there was no wait. Indoor dining and takeout available. It’s located in a strip mall with parking. Credit cards are accepted. They have bathrooms in the back by the kitchen. It’s a small space so it’s best for groups of 2-4. They provided cold barley tea in lieu of water. The employees were sweet and efficient.We got an order of takoyaki, which came in 6 and come out super hot (so wait a beat before digging in!). The takoyaki was flavorful and just the right amount of moist without being soggy. We split a couple of bowls of udon to try more out. The Chikara udon came with three mochis on top which reminded me of a neutrally flavored toasted marshmallow; the texture of the noodles were chewy and the broth was mild. I preferred the spicy udon which came with thinly sliced pieces of beef and a slightly spicy red broth.
Unassuming Japanese spot with various udon options. Came here for dinner on a Thursday around 6:30 and there was no wait. Indoor dining and takeout available. It’s located in a strip mall with parking. Credit cards are accepted. They have bathrooms in the back by the kitchen. It’s a small space so it’s best for groups of 2-4. They provided cold barley tea in lieu of water. The employees were sweet and efficient. We got an order of takoyaki, which came in 6 and come out super hot (so wait a beat before digging in!). The takoyaki was flavorful and just the right amount of moist without being soggy. We split a couple of bowls of udon to try more out. The Chikara udon came with three mochis on top which reminded me of a neutrally flavored toasted marshmallow; the texture of the noodles were chewy and the broth was mild. I preferred the spicy udon which came with thinly sliced pieces of beef and a slightly spicy red broth.