Thread: South Bay Restaurants: Need to know the best of EVERYTHING

in inglewood

Ok, so my wife threw one out that was a critical omission from my previous list:

Indian food!

Suggestions?

Originally Posted by shab

I'm not a South Bay person, but if I may humbly suggest a place with a cuisine not on your list, give Torihei in a Torrance minimall (Carson & Western) a shot. I was quite impressed with the meals I've had there, but note that it is not for those always expecting massive portions. There are two very focused master chefs there: one expertly grilling skewers mainly of various chicken parts (yakitori), and the other stewing various things in a delicious & delicate dashi broth (oden). For more details and pictures, here are some local food blogger posts about the place:

http://www.kevineats.com/2009/12/tor...orrance-ca.htm

Exile Kiss: The Newest L.A. Treasure! The Stunningly Delectable Roast Chicken Skewers of Yakitori Master (*and* Kyoto-Style Oden Specialist) Torihei!

Torihei is great! I recently tried it and was very impressed.

Originally Posted by Prime

Ok, so my wife threw one out that was a critical omission from my previous list:

Indian food!

Suggestions?

I mentioned Al Noor in Hawthorne in my previous list. Pakistani is similar enough to Indian. There is also Al Watan nearby, but I like Al Noor better.

For "fast food" Indian, there are two places - Bombay Grocery in Lomita (on PCH near Cycle Gear). They make mostly vegetarian, but do offer meat dishes. The also make very good dosas. This place is very hole in the wall with a few tables to the side of the grocery area.

India Treat - It is farther south on PCH in Lomita. This place is a "newer" version of Bombay Grocery (part restaurant/buffet - part grocery store) offering vegetarian dishes in mainly Nothern Indian style. They make a different dal everyday of the week and I haven't been disappointed yet. They are very capable in the kitchen. I'm addicted to their bhatura, chole, khorma and their amazing rice. It's as good as anything you would find in Artesia. The Mango Lassi are also good.


If you are looking more of a sit down Indian. There is Tandoori Nites on Narbonne in Lomita. It's buffet-style and with emphasis on Punjabi cuisine (like tandoori chicken, tikka, etc...) there are also the usual British staples like Tikka Masala.

Red Fort is another, similar, restaurant in Torrance, but I've never been there.

Originally Posted by mcognac13

I have more!

Cuban: Havana Mania (Redondo Beach)

Hawaiian: Kings Hawaiian (Torrance) The Loft (2 Torrance locations)

Breakfast: Martha's Corner (Hermosa), Pollys on the Pier (Redondo) Uncle Bills Pancake House (Manhattan)

Vegetarian: The Spot (Hermosa)

I agree with the Rajun Cajun, husband is friends with the owner. Once or twice a year the owners mom will come down from Louisiana and host a Cajun cooking class!

Damn, totally forgot about Havana Mania (its all about the Fufu de Yuca ...), but lets not kid ourselves, that's pretty much Hawthorne.

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

Damn, totally forgot about Havana Mania (its all about the Fufu de Yuca ...), but lets not kid ourselves, that's pretty much Hawthorne.

Hawthorne? It's right on the border of Redondo Beach and Lawndale.

Originally Posted by Annapurna

Hawthorne? It's right on the border of Redondo Beach and Lawndale.

Hathorne Lawndale same **** i actually meant to say Lawndale.

I certainly don't consider that Redondo though.

Originally Posted by Prime

Ok, so my wife threw one out that was a critical omission from my previous list:

Indian food!

Suggestions?

Akbar on Aviation and Prospect in Hermosa Beach is great.

Red Fort on Palos Verdes Blvd and Sepulveda is good too.

Thank you to everyone who replied, I really appreciate it. Couple quick questions about places I used to go, are they still any good?

Mama D's Manhattan Beach?

Lucille's BBQ Torrance (at Del Amo Mall)

Fresh Brothers Pizza Redondo (any of the other pizza places better?)

Hoff's Hut Torrance (or is there better breakfast? I know Polly's on the Pier)