Based on 32 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1920 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
Phone: (310) 534-3319
Hours
| Friday | 6–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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6–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6–11 PM |
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Reviews
Jared Cohee
JAPAN (via Eat the World Los Angeles) – A two person husband and wife team take care of absolutely everything at Shoya, a place that runs like clockwork. The closed sign flips to open precisely at 18:00, and there are only nine seats so customers are asked to make reservations to allow them to prepare adequately. Your table settings will be laid out when you arrive. Clockwork does not necessarily mean speed, as almost every dish is prepared by one chef. Come with a couple hours to spend and enjoy this leisurely pace as you will most likely order at least a dozen small dishes and they will come to you at a well-timed pace. Draft beer, hot and cold sake, and plenty of shochu options make this a proper izakaya, so order your favorites and settle in for a very unique experience that you will not want to ever come to an end.
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Jake
Decoration was kinda mix of kitchen and Japanese restroom. Couldn’t inspire appetite. The lady waitress was kinda negligent or ignorant, refused to give any food recommendation. She claimed everything was good and I could not go wrong with anything. It wasn’t true. I tried like ten dishes. Half of them were too salty or over cooked. Oh don’t forget to ask about price and additional fees. She buried some price without telling you upfront. Not a pleasant visit all the way from out of town.
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Jinhui Kim
This restaurant has a hidden rule that says customers can only stay for two hours. If you overstay, the woman at the bar will make it clear that you are no longer welcome with her rude facial expressions and unkind words. Also, you are required to spend at least $30 per person, and they charge $3 for every cup of water without telling you. I’ve been coming here for a few years despite all that, and I was shocked and deeply disappointed when the woman refused to give me a reservation because I stayed half an hour too long on my last two visits. This was when closing time was near and there were plenty of empty seats. The lack of communication and the apparent discriminatory treatment of customers left a bitter taste in my mouth. Avoid this place unless you’re comfortable with receiving poor treatment despite spending your hard-earned money.
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Barry Pan (Barry)
Really good. cooker tried his very best to cook every meal. all are very delicious but be mindful, it will take 3-4 hours to serve your food
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Susan Wang
Authentic Japanese family-style food, love the atmosphere inside. It made you feel like dining in Japan right after entering. The service is indeed slower but me and my husband do enjoy the flow very much, after all everything is worth waiting.
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Chris Andreika
This tiny hole in the wall offers a truly authentic midnight dinner experience, relaxed vibe and very low key. They have finger foods and some dishes that truly capture the essence of Japanese cuisine. My personal favorite is the beef sukiyaki pot.
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Charles Lee
This is a hole-in-the-wall place where there are no tables and a L-shaped bar. It’s a Japanese social bar. They serve food but it’s more like appetizers or tapas style. Place where a couple of guys or a single lonely man would go
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Tyler Straub
Top quality Japanese small plates. Incredible experience all around. Everything made from scratch, even the shoyu. Can’t wait to go back for every special occasion.
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Jose Zavala
Ginger & garlic black ham is amazing!! Can’t wait to come back
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Justin
Great, small place to go to try authentic Japanese dishes.
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