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Kagura Torrance

TonkatsuTonkatsuKatsu CurryKaraageTorranceJonathan Gold

Chef Kentaro Masuda's Torrance tonkatsu restaurant, endorsed by Jonathan Gold as one of the best in LA — millefeuille pork cutlets and katsu curry from a Japanese father-son operation.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Torrance
Since
2008
Chef
Kentaro Masuda
Owner
Sotaro Masuda
Kagura Torrance — authentic tonkatsu restaurant in Los Angeles, Torrance
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About
Kagura opened in 2008 in Old Torrance under owner Sotaro Masuda; his son Kentaro, trained in Tokyo tonkatsu technique, runs the kitchen. Jonathan Gold (LA Times, 2016) wrote that Kagura served some of the best tonkatsu in Los Angeles. The menu features millefeuille tonkatsu (layered thin-cut pork), katsu curry, and karaage.
Neighborhood & visiting

Kagura Torrance sits in Torrance, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Jonathan Gold (LA Times): one of the best tonkatsu in LA
  • Chef Kentaro Masuda trained in Tokyo tonkatsu technique
  • Signature millefeuille tonkatsu and katsu curry
  • Father-son Japanese operation since 2008
Links
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Frequently asked

About Kagura Torrance

Is Kagura Torrance an authentic tonkatsu restaurant in Los Angeles?
Yes — Kagura Torrance is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tonkatsu in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Kagura Torrance located?
Kagura Torrance is located at 1652 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, Los Angeles, USA in the Torrance neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kagura Torrance?
Kagura Torrance accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Kagura Torrance?
Kagura Torrance sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for tonkatsu of this format in Los Angeles.
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