Kagura in Torrance is a laidback izakaya serving a powerful tonkatsu.

Silog in the South Bay is serving fusion Filipino rice bowls that will bring you comfort on even the hardest of days.

Mitsuwa is a fantastic Japanese supermarket with six locations in Southern California.

Hachi is an all-purpose party izakaya in Torrance where you and your friends can drink rare sakes and eat one of the best $40 omakases around.

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

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

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

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

If you’re doing a South Bay brewery tour, you can’t miss Smog City and their 12% abv bourbon-aged stout.