The South Bay is a massive area incorporating Torrance, Gardena, Carson, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, and Lomita, among other municipalities. The part of town south of LAX and north of Long Beach feels like its own section of Los Angeles County , with a beachy vibe and cultural diversity apparent in its many neighborhoods. Formerly home to three Japanese car companies, the area still hosts a bevy of excellent Japanese restaurants, and Korean, Brazilian , Hawaiian, and even Oaxacan fare are now highlighted too.
These are the best restaurants to try in LA’s South Bay. For this update, we added Redondo Beach Chinese restaurant Dumpling Mix, new Torrance addition Pho Hue Oi, and Gardena’s excellent Korean barbecue Yellow Cow. Matthew Kang is a lifelong Angeleno who moved to Torrance in 2017.
Since then, he’s explored the entire area’s restaurants, including old-school Japanese restaurants, casual Korean spots, and beachside establishments near Redondo, Manhattan, and Hermosa. His favorite underrated ramen spot is Josui and his go-to Korean restaurant is Jang Su Jang. The Slice & Pint The South Bay has a lot of pizza shops, but New York City-style pizza fans might find the best version at this busy brewpub, where the kitchen is almost always busy stretching out thin pies loaded with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, and other toppings.
With a firm, gently crispy crust that holds its shape after folding, these slices will only taste better pai.
