Best Date Night Magic Japanese Restaurants in Torrance
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi Gone Wild
Lively neighborhood sushi bar with creative rolls and strong value.
Notable Picks
8.6
Sushi Gone Wild is a compact, high-energy sushi bar where locals crowd in for creative rolls, generous sashimi, and a lively neighborhood feel. With strong multi-platform ratings and hundreds of reviews, it’s the go-to South Torrance spot when you want fun, reasonably priced sushi with real regulars’ energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Gone Wild roll, Baked Alaska roll, Dragon roll
What Makes it Special: Lively neighborhood sushi bar with creative rolls and strong value.
#2
Koshiji
8.4
Koshiji is a cozy yakitori-focused izakaya on Hawthorne where skewers grill over binchotan in full view of the counter. South Bay regulars come for carefully seasoned chicken, offal, and vegetables, plus a solid list of sake and beer in a room that feels closer to Tokyo than a strip mall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Negima chicken thigh skewer, Tsukune chicken meatball skewer, Beef tongue skewer
What Makes it Special: Binchotan-grilled yakitori with a cozy, transportive izakaya atmosphere.
#3
Fusion Sushi
8
Fusion Sushi is a long-running PCH sushi house offering a broad menu of classic and American-style rolls, tempura, and cooked plates in a casual, modern room. It draws repeat locals for generous rolls, late hours, and a comfortable sit-down setting that works for everything from casual dates to small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster roll, Aloha roll, Albacore sashimi
What Makes it Special: Broad sushi menu with big, shareable rolls and late-night hours.