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Yakitori Nishi
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A new yakitori counter in Lomita opened in 2024 by Japanese couple Koichiro and Yume Nishi — both veterans of Izakaya Hachi — serving Binchotan-grilled skewers with fresh wasabi.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Lomita
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Koichiro Nishi
- Owner
- Koichiro and Yume Nishi
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About
Yakitori Nishi opened in late 2024 on Pacific Coast Highway in Lomita, operated by Japanese couple Koichiro Nishi (chef) and Yume Nishi (front of house), both of whom previously worked at Izakaya Hachi in Torrance. kevinEats (2025) confirmed: 'run by a Japanese couple' with Koichiro grilling over Binchotan charcoal. The restaurant serves traditional yakitori with fresh wasabi — a detail that signals serious quality — to the South Bay community.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese couple Koichiro and Yume Nishi — formerly Izakaya Hachi
- Binchotan charcoal grilling; fresh wasabi served
- Opened late 2024; South Bay's newest serious yakitori
- kevinEats 2025 recommended
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori Nishi
- Is Yakitori Nishi an authentic yakitori restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Yakitori Nishi 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 Yakitori Nishi located?
- Yakitori Nishi is located at 2040 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite K, Lomita, CA 90717, USA, Los Angeles, USA in the Lomita neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Nishi?
- Yakitori Nishi accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yakitori Nishi?
- Yakitori Nishi sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Los Angeles.
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