Madre! is a big, modern Oaxacan restaurant in Torrance with an even bigger collection of mezcal behind the bar.

Torihei is a Torrance izakaya in a stripmall, with long lines and fantastic robata.

Sushi Yoshi in Torrance is strip mall spot and a very good place for affordable sushi.

King’s Hawaiian Bakery is a great bakery specializing in malasadas in Torrance.