HIKARI Japanese BBQ Grill - Torrance

Had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant. We absolutely loved the menu, especially the beef tongue, beef short rib, and bibimbap. They were our favor... read more Had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant. We absolutely loved the menu, especially the beef tongue, beef short rib, and bibimbap. They were our favorite dishes.

This Japanese BBQ restaurant is excellent. The service is very good and the beef soup was the highlight! read more This Japanese BBQ restaurant is excellent. The service is very good and the beef soup was the highlight!

I attended the grand opening of this restaurant last night. They offer a variety of dishes including appetizers, salads, BBQ, teppanyaki (grill), rice/noodles,... read more I attended the grand opening of this restaurant last night. They offer a variety of dishes including appetizers, salads, BBQ, teppanyaki (grill), rice/noodles, and desserts. The interior has been updated and has a modern feel. The food was delicious, especially the BBQ meat dishes which are cooked at the table on a small coal grill brought by the waitress. For the teppan dishes, a bowl is placed on the hot grill. I highly recommend trying the Hikari Salad, Kalbi, and Intestines and Cabbage dishes. Overall, I enjoyed everything I tried. The owner/chef, who previously worked at Hakata Yamaya, manages the restaurant. The clientele consists mainly of Japanese customers. As they just opened, the service was a bit slow, but I am confident it will improve over time. The only downside is the limited parking in the plaza where the restaurant is located. I plan to return and would encourage others to give this place a try.

Yesterday evening because of their big opening here. They have starters, salads, Bbq, Teppanyaki (grill) dishes, rice/noodles and deserts. The interior is moder... read more Yesterday evening because of their big opening here. They have starters, salads, Bbq, Teppanyaki (grill) dishes, rice/noodles and deserts. The interior is modern and rebuilt. The food was very good. For the bbq meat dishes, the waitress brings a small coal grill to the table. For the teppan dishes they bring a bowl that remains on the hot grill. I recommend the Hikari Salad, Kalbi and intestine and cabbage. But overall I loved everything I ate. The owner/cook is the manager who worked at Hakata Yamaya, so if you like it there, you will definitely like it here. The clients are all Japanese. As they just opened, the service was a little slow. I'm sure it'll be better overtime. The only grid is the place where this restaurant has a small parking space. I definitely come back. Give him a chance.

Great culinary experience. Love the menu. The beef tongue, the beef shorts and the bibimbap are our favorites. read more Great culinary experience. Love the menu. The beef tongue, the beef shorts and the bibimbap are our favorites.