Yamaya Japanese Wagyu & Grill — Restaurant in Torrance

We had a phenomenal dining experience this weekend. I contacted the restaurant 3-4 days before the day we wanted to reserve - the manager, Masa, was extremely helpful. We had a larger party, with kids, and Masa made sure to assist with pre-ordering and planning in order to ensure the most efficient experience. His responses were quick, clear, professional. The restaurant was (understandably) busy on a Saturday night, but Masa continued to be very attentive and gave perfect service. The meal was unbeatable, with quality meats and side dishes that complemented....

Yamaya Japanese Wagyu & Grill is a Japanese yakiniku specialist in the Torrance area. Ventilation is not bad, but expect to get smelly. The dimly lit dining room is clean and tidy. Servers are friendly, professional and accommodating. Corkage is US$ 25/btl. Food is fresh and of great quality. While side dishes such as Moyashi Namui (US$4.8) and Green Salad ($5.8) are refreshing, the different cuts of wagyu are simply delicious! Highly recommend the crunchy Chef’s Cut Tongue (US$42.8), the juicy Premium Short Ribs (US$ 34.8) and Outside...

Really liked the food. The happy hour menu was priced so you can enjoy many items. The meats were marinated well, and you get the experience of grilling your own food. The atmosphere is typical. The location is convenient if you live in the local area. The only reason this is a 4/5 is because the ventilation didn’t seem all that well (perhaps just our table?). It was smokier than what I’ve typically experienced. I’d still recommend this place to a fellow patron because the...