25 Essential Gardena Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Gardena.
The Original Giuliano's Delicatessen in Gardena
California
Quaint, family-owned mainstay since 1952 for Italian meats, cheeses, sandwiches & baked goods.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Gardena
California
an everyday essential table known for disciplined breakfast restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 86.1.
Azuma Japanese Restaurant
California
Snug, modest spot with a sushi bar & a handful of tables, serving traditional Japanese fare.
Borjstar Shawarma Shop
Gardena, California
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop
Gardena, California
No-frills bowling-alley diner serving Hawaiian & Asian meat & rice combos, plus American grill fare.
Three Spice Thai Kitchen
Gardena, California
Small go-to for Thai soups, curries, seafood, noodles, grilled items & lunch specials.
Kotohira Restaurant
Gardena, California
Noodle house serving up an udon-focused menu of Japanese fare in a traditional setting.
Smokin' Jonny's BBQ
Gardena, California
Counter-service outfit offering wood-smoked BBQ plates & sandwiches, plus Southern sides & desserts.
HAPPA Japanese Izakaya & Bar
Gardena, California
Asian fusion spot serving poke bowls, sushi & tempura in a simple setting with a bar.
The Burnt Tortilla (Take-Out)
Gardena, California
Family-style Mexican joint offering hearty portions of classic fare in a casual setting.
Waka Sakura Gardena
Gardena, California
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
El Rocoto
Gardena, California
Peruvian cuisine & a full bar featuring pisco sours served in a relaxed environment.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Gardena, California
Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.
In-N-Out Burger
Gardena, California
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
The Pan - Gardena Artesia
Gardena, California
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee.
Aloha Platez & Shave Ice Co.
Gardena, California
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as Indigenous-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout.
Chicken Maison
Gardena, California
Casual Mediterranean option for rotisserie chicken, kebabs, salads, falafels & gyros.
Pho Consomme
Gardena, California
Bright, busy Vietnamese eatery that supplements its noodle soups with a wide array of other plates.
Tumby's Pizza
Gardena, California
Set in a strip-mall, this counter-service joint prepares classic pies, sandwiches & pasta.
The Loft Take Out and Catering
Gardena, California
Relaxed Hawaiian eatery featuring noodles, rice & meats (including Spam) in a shopping center.
Sweet Rice
Gardena, California
Modern dessert shop specializing in traditional Thai desserts & morning bites, savory or sweet.
Tasty Spot Inc
Gardena, California
Chinese standby cooking up noodle soups, porridges, clay pots & seafood dishes, with lunch specials.
Kiraku Ramen and Sushi
Gardena, California
Relaxed kitchen serving traditional Japanese noodle soups, plus rice dishes & entrees like yakisoba.
Sakae Sushi
Gardena, California
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Offerings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Gardena, California
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.