Waka Sakura Gardena

Unique sushi restaurant located on the second floor mezzanine of the Tokyo Central grocery store. The service was good and the delivery of the food to our table was super fun to see. The restaurant was very clean. One caveat… the tables in the furthest row at the back wall of the restaurant were too warm, likely because the ac ducting did not reach that row. We asked to be moved to one of the tables in the center area and the temperature was fine. If you enjoy crane games (“wah-wah-gee”) there is a bank of them to play just outside the restaurant while you wait for a table.

This is the third time that I have come here and I am impressed every time. It is an order from a tablet, sushi restaurant, and the quality of the fish amazes me every time I come. I get the salmon party combo along with the miso soup with clams. From there, I kind of order whatever seems appealing to me since everything is so cheap. We also got the eel roll and fried ebi roll. The service is great and it’s a hidden gem since it’s on the second floor of Tokyo Central. 10 out of 10 recommend and every time I’m back in LA I’ll come back.

Waka Sakura had fresh sushi made to order and delivered by conveyer belt. It felt much tastier and better quality than regular conveyer belt sushi that may be left out for a while. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of a grocery store, which made for great shopping and walking while we waited for our table. Most of the sushi didn’t stand out to us, but the fatty bluefin tuna and the scallop sushi were repeat items for us. Everything else was relatively mediocre (though not poor in quality). The service was great, but it was a bit annoying having to order water refills each time we ran out. Overall, for the price, this was a great visit. We left filled up, having had quality fish, and without breaking the bank.

Tried Waka Sakura in Gardena and honestly? A solid sushi moment 🍣✨ Fresh fish, great variety, and I love that you can order via tablet so everything comes out made-to-order (no sad conveyor belt leftovers here). The tuna, scallops, and wagyu sushi were definite standouts. It does get busy, especially during peak hours, but the quality and overall experience make it worth it. Clean space, fun vibe, and good value for the quality you’re getting. If you’re craving sushi around South Bay — this one’s worth checking out.

Very good food, hide inside a Japanese market on the second floor. It’s a made to order conveyor belt sushi. The fishes are super fresh and the price is decent.