Sushi Inaba
Japanese, Sushi · Koreatown, Torrance
Restaurant in Torrance, United States
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Micro-Seasonal Counter Precision
Price
$200–300per person
Chef
Yasuhiro Hirano
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chef Yasuhiro Hirano's Torrance sushi counter, with an omakase approach that includes aged fish and nigiri.
About Sushi Inaba
Sushi Inaba is chef Yasuhiro Hirano's sushi counter in Torrance, with an omakase approach built around fish preparation and a progression of dishes and nigiri. The Michelin Guide describes a small counter in a private room within sister restaurant I-naba. It highlights Hirano's use of aging and curing, techniques that distinguish the meal from a straightforward selection of freshly sliced fish.
Michelin's examples include kombu-cured fish and aged striped jack, alongside preparations that extend beyond nigiri. These illustrate the chef's approach rather than a fixed menu to expect on every visit. The counter setting keeps the experience focused on the chef's work and the sequence of the meal.
Plan your visit around the current address, 20918 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance. Restaurant Inaba publishes the adjacent number 20920, so use Sushi Inaba's full name and address when navigating. The official Sushi Inaba website links to Tock for booking. Review the available experience and its terms.
LA Times recognition
Sushi Inaba is ranked No. 39 in the 2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants. This position belongs to the newspaper's editorial restaurant list, not a Michelin star rating or a numerical tasting score. Explore the full list to compare restaurants across Los Angeles and the surrounding region.
Sources and visit planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 am–2:15 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Location
- 20918 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- sushiinabamanhattanbeach.com
- Phone
- +1 310-686-1878
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Inaba presents a focused, low-key counter experience built around technical discipline and chefly authority. The six-seat configuration keeps attention on the preparation and sequence, and the room reads less like a bustling sushi bar than a precise tasting gallery. Chef Yasuhiro Hirano’s use of micro-seasonal and aged seafood gives the counter a contemporary edge, but the service remains restrained and deliberate. Michelin recognition and placement on the LA Times list sharpen the sense of seriousness here: this is a modern, quietly calibrated omakase where the food, not theatrics, defines the atmosphere.
Best For
This is a place to reserve for an intentional meal rather than a casual drop-in. The six-seat omakase counter rewards focused diners who want to surrender the night to the chef’s judgement: a natural fit for special occasions, date nights, or culinary-minded guests. The room’s scale makes it best for solo diners or very small parties; it’s not suited to loud group gatherings. Given the Michelin status and sequence-driven format, visitors should expect a tightly paced, multi-course progression that privileges seasonal peaks and the chef’s point of view.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, unpretentious secret-clubhouse atmosphere with focus on the sushi counter and chef interaction, lacking pretension typical of high-end omakase.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20918 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–2:15 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–2:15 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–2:15 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–2:15 pm, 5:30–9 pm
- Saturday
- 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
- Sunday
- 11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Location
20918 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503 · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Sushi Inaba's current address?
The official Sushi Inaba website lists 20918 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California.
Who is the chef, and what kind of meal does Sushi Inaba serve?
Chef Yasuhiro Hirano serves Japanese sushi counter omakase, with aging and curing among the fish preparations highlighted by Michelin.
Is 20920 Hawthorne the same destination?
No. Restaurant Inaba publishes 20920 Hawthorne Boulevard; Sushi Inaba publishes 20918.
