Inaba
Inaba serves traditional Japanese omakase in Torrance, with sushi, sake, tempura, soba and sashimi in the mix.
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- Address
- 20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
- Phone
- (310) 371-6675
- Website
- restaurantinaba.com
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Opinionated About Dining, 2023 to 2025
Opinionated About Dining ranked Inaba No. 172 in North America in 2024 and No. 428 in 2025, following a Highly Recommended nod in 2023.
Traditional Japanese omakase, sake and soba
Traditional Japanese omakase frames sushi alongside tempura, soba and sashimi, with sake as the beverage focus. The Torrance address makes it a lunch or dinner plan on Hawthorne Boulevard.
The Short List
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inaba | $$$ | Torrance, Traditional Japanese with Omakase | |
| Nanbankan | Sawtelle, Authentic Japanese Yakitori | $$$ | |
| Lucky Mizu | $$$ | Downtown, Modern Japanese Shabu-Shabu & Seiro Mushi | |
| Katana | Crescent, Modern Japanese Robata & Sushi | $$$ | |
| AFURI ramen + dumpling | $$ | Arts District, Yuzu Shio Ramen + Dumplings | |
| The Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya (Beverly Grove) | Beverly Grove, Modern Japanese Izakaya | $$$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #428
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #172
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Special Occasion
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Clean, updated interior in a strip mall with a traditional, family-friendly Japanese atmosphere.