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Ojiya Japanese Restaurant
IzakayaIzakayaTorranceSabaAgedashi TofuOchazukeLongtime
A longtime Torrance strip-mall izakaya — seared mackerel, agedashi tofu, salmon ochazuke, and udon carbonara from a Japanese-run neighborhood spot on Hawthorne Blvd.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Torrance
- Since
- 2003

Plate № 01
About
Ojiya Japanese Restaurant has operated since 2003 on Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance, described by Eater LA as a 'longtime strip mall izakaya.' The menu spans sushi rolls, seared saba mackerel, agedashi tofu, and the unique udon carbonara, with family-friendly service.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ojiya Japanese Restaurant 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Eater LA: 'longtime strip mall izakaya' in Torrance
- Unique udon carbonara alongside traditional izakaya menu
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About Ojiya Japanese Restaurant
- Is Ojiya Japanese Restaurant an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Ojiya Japanese Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Ojiya Japanese Restaurant located?
- Ojiya Japanese Restaurant is located at 21008 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, Los Angeles, USA in the Torrance neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ojiya Japanese Restaurant?
- Ojiya Japanese Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ojiya Japanese Restaurant?
- Ojiya Japanese Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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