Wow! This place is sooo yummy. I’ve been eating my Japanese mom’s tempura since a kid, and the tempura was awesome. I had the tempura with cold soba. Hubby who is a retired Japanese chef had the Tuna sashimi over rice (Tekkadon) and tempura and he said his was excellent. We will definitely be back.

Our meal was delicious, we need to visit again soon. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, hard to just choose one. The staff are very friendly, thorough and prompt. The decor is very clean and tranquil. There’s additional parking in the back. This is definitely a spot for a delicious Japanese meal. Come try and this will be a favorite restaurant of yours too.

Legit-ly delicious! Tempura batter is so light and the shrimp crunchy and flavorful. The Japanese omelette appetizer is nice and fluffy. Soba cooked just right and the broth has a nice sansai flavor. A true neighborhood gem.

Great tendon. I’m quite surprised how good it was. Honestly I was a little bit skeptical about it but it blew my mind;) I’ve had some Michelin starred tempura restaurants in Tokyo but this place is as good as those restaurants.

Carlos Jr Tempura in Torrance is a fantastic spot for tempura enthusiasts. Despite its popularity, the wait time is reasonable. We explored various options, including the tempura bowl, hot soba, and tempura plate—essentially the same dish with a choice of rice, soba or noodles. The tempura itself is a delight, boasting a perfect blend of tastiness and crispiness. A pleasant surprise came in the form of pickled veggies served at the table, adding an extra layer of flavor to the overall experience. If you're a fan of well-executed tempura, this place is worth a visit. We also really love the egg plant dish!

Delicious tempura! The batter is so crispy but not heavy. I got the combo Tempura and Soba and my friend got the same but with hot udon. We also ordered additional eel tempura, eggplant tempura, and boiled egg tempura - each addition was one piece of tempura. They were all tasty but not the most bang-for-your-buck. I will probably order the same thing but more veggies next time instead. Highly recommend trying this place!

Found this spot while googling places nearby to eat (was in the area). The tempura was crisp and not oily like at some places. Tried the udon combo and chicken tendon plate. The portions are enough to fill you and you don’t really need to add extras unless you’re a big eater. Read the poster on how to eat the udon or tendon plate to get the full experience. There is parking in the back of the building if you can’t find street parking.

Delicious. Nice portions, fair price. Totally see why this place was so busy even with the crazy rain. We beat the rush and we're seated right away, we were a party of four. Staff was attentive and courteous. We had two appetizers (duck and garlic mushrooms). Three folks chose the special tempura bowl for the white fish I believe. I opted for the chicken one, most of the other ingredients were the same minus the fish. The two folks we were with were repeat customers so we followed their advice to get the tempura bowls. We left stuffed and needed hours to digest. One thing to note with the duck appetizer, use a little of the salt and some of the yuzu wasabi, it was pleasant altogether.

Had some soba noodles with the eel tempura. Honestly, their tempura batter is the best in town. I don't really like their soba broth. It has yuzu peels in it and i didn't like it. The broth was a bit bland either, but I guess that's what the radish with some soy-based sauce is there. I'll come back for just the tendon!