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Happa Restaurant of Japanese Izakaya

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Japanese restaurant Asian restaurant Japanese izakaya restaurant Ramen restaurant Japanese curry restaurant

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Gardena


Address

1641 W Redondo Beach Blvd # 8, Gardena, CA 90247

Website

happarestaurant.com

Contact

(310) 323-8890

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (130 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 5:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 5:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Jorge C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for my lunch as I work nearby bought the beef and veggie stir fry for 12 dollars and the portion size was so incredibly small as well the beef being very dry and flavourless.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erns V. 5 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my meal here. Staff was really friendly and the food was excellent. Located in/part of the Hotel it's a little hard to see from the street but its worth finding! Dishes are all really authentic and executed perfectly. A lot a variety and pricing is perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joy Y. 2 years ago on Google
    visited Happa Restaurant for the first time w/ friends and my must order items are: -Mochiko Chicken -Mentai Potato Macaroni the Mochiko Chicken was perfectly crunchy and chewy, seasoned perfectly with the accompanying sauce. everything on the menu at Happa Restaurant is a la carte. when one of the gf's ordered the Mentai Potato Mac (she offered to share it with the group), i knew i needed to order my own - so glad i did. in fact, our entire party of 5 ordered our own individual Mentai Potato Macs because nobody wanted to share the yumminess. our group also ordered the Shishito Peppers and Agedashi Tofu for sharing and we all ordered an entree. the food is on point at Happa Restaurant, if i lived closer, i would be a regular. parking is located down the driveway of the New Gardena Hotel. you will see a gated entrance upon driving down the driveway, simply drive up to the gate and the gate should slide open.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Speakers P. 5 years ago on Google
    Local bar and restaurant. Food is amazing too! I usually come by for a drink with a buddy. They also have live music Thursday nights. Welcoming staff, local joint, can’t beat the prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly R. 5 years ago on Google
    This little hidden gem is nothing short of fantastic! The staff are all so friendly and accommodating, the venue itself is very welcoming and comfortable - and while it’s not over-the-top fancy, it’s not really supposed to be. It’s very much like home, complete with home style cooking! The menu isn't a novel, which is good. There’s more time and attention paid to the few but delectable selections. Very straight and to the point, which is rare for restaurants nowadays, what with everyone constantly trying to outdo each other with unnecessary gimmicks. The prices are very fair - the portions are extremely generous, and the food itself is absolutely delicious. Every dish is just dancing with flavor and memories of home. (I’m a happa, too!) My husband and I like to come here for our occasional date night, and we’re never disappointed. 6/5 stars, Happa is always the go-to for us in every category! (Try the burdock chips - I just might go in today for some, they are AMAZING!!!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nick W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great customer service and the food comes very fast. The restaurant resides within the hotel and guests of the hotel and the restaurant can park inside the indoor garage.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle T. 5 years ago on Google
    Great lounge atmosphere!

  • 4/5 Glen I. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is tasty. Lots of Japanese/Hawaiian dishes. Came here after a few years of not. I came to watch MNF in the bar in the past. Not sure they still do that but it was a fun time too.

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good, authentic Japanese food. Very extensive menu at reasonable prices. Located in a small hotel catering to Japanese businessmen. The chicken (Mochiko and Happa) are especially good.

  • 5/5 Doc M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food and some cool events

  • 5/5 Kikee B. 5 years ago on Google
    I love this place to death!! The food is unbelievable, the staff's very professional and knowledgeable about their craft. If you're on a budget and still want to eat and drink out, you have come to the right spot. Great happy hour!! Although the drinks are very cheap anyways. I mean... Where else would you get a Budlight for 3 bucks??!?? I know, right

  • 5/5 Kiki M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food and has a nice bar

  • 5/5 Huffman H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly stuff😋

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 5 years ago on Google
    Always great food and service

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 5 years ago on Google
    GHS class of 79'..40th reunion fundraiser had karaoke Spotlight we had a blast!

  • 5/5 Dare C. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 helen b. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect was able to arrived on time

  • 5/5 Robert J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food for dinner lot of options good service

  • 1/5 Sharon S. 5 years ago on Google
    I thought it was awful. Not what I expected!

  • 2/5 Kaya M L. 1 year ago on Google
    When I arrived in the Japanese restaurant with my airpod on. I was expecting a peaceful dine-in. Like quite but when the server came, she brought me to a one table and close to the noise. Laughing louder, I could not heard my own voice on my social media even there is a music on my phone with my airpod on. It was loud. Then, I call the server and I explained to them to move me to another table but when I moved to another table, I suppose to document myself in social media about my situation with my online stalker but, I am still hearing tiny noise then these youngster left after they have fun with the food. There was a 2 old men who are drunk and I am hearing racial stereotype of my race and my home country. One old guy says, “ she was reminded me my daughter “ then he said this “ go back to the Philippines “ these two old men they were talking about me because I'm Filipino and they were supposed to not doing racial bias behind my back. I told through the server, there is two drunk men and talking about my race and country. One server man “ this is a restaurant “ basically I can hear some noise but these two old men are continuing their conversation and I am still hearing same word “ go back to the Philippines “ , so, I called the server again. I don’t wanna making fight with man because I’m a woman. But these two men still saying same thing and heard from them about my language that I spoke which was taga-log. The food is tasty together with dessert and it was cheap but overall, I could not enjoy my dine-in experience with this restaurant and. It is inside of decent hotel. I would not recommend this place to enjoy the dine-in experience. I will give 2 stars out of 5 stars on google maps because what I experienced.

  • 5/5 Liam V. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant! Great food, great service! Our waiter Kuni was the man! He was very attentive, had great recommendations and was fun to talk to. I love forward to coming back soon and showing friends this great place. The pork cutlet curry plate is a must!

  • 5/5 Donald S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there after my cousin's Memorial service. The staff was really good and we had plenty of food. Thank you Happa for being able to accommodate us!

  • 5/5 Michael T. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome. Service was great. Food was good. Price was fair. They were open until 11pm. All other restaurants in this area closed at 9pm.

  • 5/5 Brandon S. 1 year ago on Google
    The most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been too since leaving Japan. Staff is top tier! Very amazing and friendly. They were even still nice to us after asking for split itemized receipts lol (needed to expense through work). This place is honestly amazing and I recommend everyone try it! The food was so delicious and was very fairly priced! We had enough food and alcohol for 4 people to be full and happy and was under $150!

  • 5/5 Gail J. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh my heavens. This is a must. We ordered so many dishes to try and all were delicious. So many more to try in the future.

  • 5/5 Hayden D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service and excellent food. It’s a family run place and they made us feel like family. Even special made us musubi as they had sold out for the day.

  • 5/5 Emily S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great little restaurant. We ate here because we were staying at the New Gardena Hotel and were pleasantly surprised! We ordered 1 Curry, 1 Happa Chicken bento box, pan fried gyoza, and Karamen. Everything was hot and delicious. The Curry and chicken was awesome!!

  • 5/5 김성우 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. Kind waitress ready to help anything you need. Would visit this place again and again.

  • 4/5 Russell W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food. Friendly service.

  • 5/5 Jaime B. 3 years ago on Google
    I go to this marvelous restaurant from time to time because I enjoy the good mood that is unique to this restaurant. The crew is extraordianrillyremarkably helpful and qualified. The service is impressively rapid. Also, the food you eat is outstanding. I came more than once and I was always delighted. The expense is fair. I recommend this place to all my friends.

  • 5/5 Fien T. 3 years ago on Google
    I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is appetizing and the crew is attentive and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we enjoy a cheerful time. highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Linda K. 3 years ago on Google
    All I can say is, the service is great, they are always friendly, the food is fresh and delicious every single time I go! I live in Anaheim and have no problem driving 30 min. for there sushi. I highly recommend giving them a try!

  • 5/5 Allan Jay G. 5 years ago on Google
    Aloha! Me and mah Ohana dined here and glad we did! Loved the food and the speedy service. Had some locals here singing and giving entertainment. Perfect for the family brunch.

  • 4/5 Grace B. 3 years ago on Google
    This spot gives excellent service as well as enjoyable menu. The best spot in town. The food arrived fast and the prices were economical. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Duane B. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this spot! They give excellent food, they have a rich menu, The chief cook in that place is a specialist, I like a lot eating all their food. The food is consistently of high qualtity, the service towards the customers is agreeable. I often go to this place and I was never discontended. I recommend it to all.

  • 5/5 Justin M. 3 years ago on Google
    They were awesome! The heart of the establishment truly cares about people. The team of waiters, servers, etc works together. The atmosphere is nice and conviviality, which it is enjoyable to be part of. The food was incredible.

  • 5/5 Ulrike K. 3 years ago on Google
    I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I go to this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The the food there is appetizing and the crew is attentive and cooperative. Whenever we go to this place we enjoy a cheerful time. highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Janis D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service. Fantastic food ,super professional staff ,neat and clean area.

  • 5/5 catlover l. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the stake bowl, very delicious!

  • 3/5 Ameli N. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly my favorite place for Happa Restaurant of Japanease Izakaya in Los Angeles but the only con is parking or having to walk quite a bit to get here.

  • 5/5 NICOLE J. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy the food, atmosphere, friendly service, and the cream brûlée & tiramisu was delicious!

  • 5/5 alfred l. 3 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem

  • 5/5 Jarrod K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best. Place. Ever.

  • 5/5 dean d. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good portion size, reasonable prices, great service

  • 5/5 Albert M. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite restaurants in the south Bay

  • 5/5 Bruce B. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is regularly fresh and flavorful, cashiers hands over great customer service. I liked how clean it is and atmosphere. Will come visit again.

  • 5/5 Rhoda T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best deals for lunch & dinner ! Friendly and courteous service . Outside patio dining available during the Pandemic . Bento Boxes & Family Dinners . Call your order in ahead of time to schedule a pick-up when you are able to get there . Follow them on Instagram . They have their menu up . Bento boxes range from $6 for 2 proteins, steamed white rice, green salad & mac salad & miso soup . $9 if you add a 3rd protein ...

  • 3/5 kumatown M. 4 years ago on Google
    Can't remember what I had Ordered for my 93 year old MOM and myself. I know that it WASN'T CHEAP. Over, $20.00 (without tip, although I ALWAYS TIP). KOTOHIRA JAPANESE RESTAURANT might be the BETTER VALUE. PLUS, at Kotohira they give 20% OFF, right now. WIN-WIN!!!

  • 5/5 Richard P. 4 years ago on Google
    Finest place to buy food when in a rush. The customer service is swift, rates are affordable, great ambience. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Lorna K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food. Was there for a function. Don't know what there regular menu prices are.

  • 5/5 Steve L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food! And prices . I had the tuna poke and it was amazing!

  • 2/5 Patty T. 4 years ago on Google
    Not a happening place and the food was decent. As for drinks I would only order sake or beer no mix drinks. The place is overrated in my opinion.

  • 5/5 Claude H. 4 years ago on Google
    It's n awesome place the people are friendly it has live music it's Ohana friendly it's also has karaoke from the kitchen to the bar the severs are on it I love it. That's my wk end hangout 🤙🤙🤙

  • 5/5 Foga V. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is amazing and great cold drinks.

  • 5/5 Lyrisse W. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the chicken wings here, they were good just wished the portion was bigger


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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