Koshiji — Restaurant in Torrance

This is the best yakitori restaurant in California! It may seem like a very humble looking establishment from the outside, but don’t let that fool you! Over the years, I have been to many Japanese restaurants that specialize in Yakitori and Koshiji is the best of the best! The meat quality of the skewers are amazing, the meats are well seasoned and the smokiness from the binchotan compliments everything perfectly. The staff here are also awesome ! They very accommodating and showcase the truest definition of Japanese hospitality! If you’re looking for the best yakitori outside in Japan, this...

We had such a great experience at Koshiji in Torrance. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome right away. The food? Outstanding. The grilled corn — forget about it, absolutely delicious. We tried the tandoori and duck skewers, and both were perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

One tip: the rice takes a little longer to prepare, so if you like eating it with your meat dishes, order it early or ask them to bring it out together. I also had the lychee hi shochu cocktail — a little heavy on the ice, but still refreshing and tasty.

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Last minute dinner decision for a Saturday night Went around 630ish it was packed but we didn’t wait very long

However one of the waitress asked if we made a reservation we did not she did first come off rude but later service was very nice

The two gentleman by the bar greeted upon entering

Food was very tasty but they forgot the starter soup and rice for the course meal

It was plenty as we order each course meal Chicken and the Beef

We also got a pitcher of their draft Ahsai

Overall experience was great we would...