YAKITORI NISHI

This place is a very good yakitori spot in the southbay. All the yakitori and veggies and dishes were all excellent. I was very impressed with the chicken tender wasabi that was very soft and succulent. The chicken heart was also great. The veggies were also great with the fried tofu and eggplant being the crowd favorite. Others really liked the Harami beef. I thought the boiled pork intestines and grilled rice ball were great. Another surprise was how much there was portion wise for the ground chicken over rice was and how good it was. The special skewer was gingko nut which had great texture as it was soft and chewy earthy and very delicious. The staff was super attentive and very nice and kind and helpful in suggestions. There can be a very long wait as it is a small space so I highly

I had such a great experience at this yakitori spot! Every skewer was perfectly grilled—crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. The chicken thigh and tsukune (meatball) were especially good, and the tare sauce had just the right balance of sweet and savory. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with an authentic izakaya vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the service was fast. They also had a nice selection of sake and Japanese beer that paired perfectly with the food. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving quality yakitori and a chill, tasty night out. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Was in Lomita for an event on weekday night, and found this place on Yelp. They opened last September and even though it's small space, it feels spacious. The seating capacity is small, sound 20ish, they don't cramp the restaurant with more tables and chairs unlike some other yakitori places. The yakitori menu is not as extensive as other places and we sticked to our usual. We really liked the grilled chicken thigh with onions. They also deboned the chicken wing and make it fuss free to eat the wing. If I am back in Lomita in future, I will hit up this place. Finally you should make reservations even if on weekday nights so you don't have to wait. When we left, the place was filled up.

Although we were never a huge fan of chicken, I have to say the Yakitori (grilled bird) tasted great. I like the simple seasoning, some with only salt, and how tender the chicken was prepared. The chicken meatball was particularly impressive with its flavor and tenderness! The only two non bird proteins weren’t impressive: pork belly felt too greasy with the simple seasoning while the steak could be more tender. The restaurant was small, the setting was cozy, and all the tables were Japanese except us which tells us how authentic it is. The only downside is they have a restriction of 2-hour dine in time so more customers could come. We were hinted a couple of times to finish on time so we didn’t have enough time to hang out with our friends.

Sooooo delicious. I must say, Yakitori Nishi is one of the best yakitori spots I’ve been to in SoCal. In my opinion, this place does chicken exceptionally well. The chicken skewer was flavorful and tender, and the sauce added a rich, deep complexity to the dish. The tsukune? Mind-blowing. Those meatballs packed a ton of flavor — absolutely sensational. To my surprise, the okra and shiitake mushrooms weren’t bland either. They were seasoned to perfection, with an irresistible smoky, charred taste from the grill. The rice ball was a great addition to the meal. Overall, I love this place and will definitely be back.