Tamaen Japanese BBQ

Food was great, server is nice

Truly excellent yakiniku in the heart of Gardena. Legit A5 wagyu, American wagyu, dinner sets they even have oxtail soup, egg soup, great service, perfect seasoning. It costs a grip but it really is worth it. Authentic Japanese Yakiniku. You need to come here.

Quality!

This place is like the Rolls-Royce of Asian style BBQ like yakiniku or KBBQ. Very cozy and quaint location reminiscent of actual Japanese yakiniku restaurants so call ahead and make those reservations. There were only 2 wait staff when we went so there was a little lag in service however they were amazing and very accommodating. Since it was our first time coming here I opted for the American Wagyu set. Not the most expensive set but not the least. Also tried the sea urchin beef sushi and the seafood pancake (pajeon) People used to KBBQ may find this different since the grill is grated and more of an open flame so the meat cooks quickly. This is important since it's a very good quality of meat and the amount of fat makes a difference. That being said, we were on a food journey. The quality and feel of the meat changed with every cut. From the super fatty A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye to the Salted Tongue everything was amazing but had their own characteristics which made then unique. I'd also recommend the shiso rice with this meat it's a game changer. Tamaen isn't like those AYCE KBBQ spots so you won't necessarily get overly full, but the quality of meat is worth every penny. Can't wait to go again. Parking: The parking lot is behind, so I almost missed it

It’s a small place but comfortable. ♿️ friendly. Reservations are recommended. Service was quick and kind. Food was delicious. I loved the Limited Short Rib because the meat almost melted in my mouth. The lunch set was enough amount for me.