Sakuraya is an old-school Japanese confectionary in Gardena.

Sakae Sushi is a hugely popular family-run shop in Gardena.

Shin-Sen-Gumi’s Gardena location has everything from customizable ramen to a brand-new drive-through.

Fukugawa is a hidden restaurant in Gardena that serves one of the best Japanese breakfast sets around.

Bob's Hawaiian Style Cafe is a diner in Gardena that feels just like eating in the 808.

Kotohira is a tiny noodle shop in a Gardena strip mall with a giant menu of udon, ranging from curry to creamy to green mochi.

If you’re in Gardena for breakfast (or anywhere close), you need to head right to Painter’s Tape for their excellent Japanese-influenced cafe food.

Eatalian Cafe is a huge food emporium in Gardena, with fantastic pizzas and baked goods.

Otafuku is an excellent Japanese restaurant in Gardena that treats cold soba noodles like a science.

Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is an excellent Hawaiian diner in a bowling alley in Gardena.

Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori in Gardena is an institution where you go to eat tremendous meat skewers in a low-key space.