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Koshiji
YakitoriYakitoriKushiyakiBinchotanTorranceSouth Bay
One of South Bay's best yakitori restaurants — Kishu Binchotan charcoal, beef tongue, lamb chop, and quail eggs from Japanese owner Yoko E. on Hawthorne Blvd.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Torrance
- Since
- 2010
- Owner
- Yoko E.
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About
Koshiji has operated since 2010 on Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance under Japanese owner Yoko E. The restaurant is a Kishu Binchotan yakitori specialist, recognized by Eater LA as among the best in the South Bay. The menu includes beef tongue, pork belly, chicken wings, and quail eggs alongside rarer yakitori cuts.
Neighborhood & visiting
Koshiji sits in Torrance, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Eater LA: one of the best yakitori in South Bay
- Kishu Binchotan charcoal — authentic yakitori technique
- Japanese owner Yoko E.; beef tongue, lamb, quail egg skewers
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Frequently asked
About Koshiji
- Is Koshiji an authentic yakitori restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Koshiji is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Koshiji located?
- Koshiji is located at 22807 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505, Los Angeles, USA in the Torrance neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Koshiji?
- Koshiji does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Koshiji?
- Koshiji sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Los Angeles.
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