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Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr Info
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Small plates
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Lunch
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Dessert
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
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Tourists
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
Children
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Good for kids
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
Japanese food is one of my favorite cuisines so I always up to try one when I can. Looking for a good one when I was in this area and saw this one with good review. We were not hungry so thought that light items like tempura and sashimi sounds like a good idea. However, consider that tempura is their main item, it's just OK. Not memorable. The batter is not crisp & light with flakes like how tempura batter should be. We also order a bowl of sake-don (salmon over rice) and the rice did not seem to be a flavored sushi rice, just plain white rice. The service was not great. There were only two tables at that time as it was early before lunch crowd. However, the three servers at the time seemed to be in a bad mood and annoyed.
Pros:
- Food is freshly made, tasty, and feels very homemade.
Cons:
- I came right after opening, so the smell of cleaning products was a bit strong.
- Tempura batter seems different than what I've had at other places and not as light and crispy.
Best authentic shrimp tempura bowl this side of Mississippi, hands down. Why not 5 stars? It's only because I feel there's room for improvement. While selection in their menu is great, I feel they can benefit by adding a "build your own" tempura bowl in their menu. Other than that, food is great!
Carlos Jr Tempura in Torrance is a fantastic spot for tempura enthusiasts. Despite its popularity, the wait time is reasonable. We explored various options, including the tempura bowl, hot soba, and tempura plate—essentially the same dish with a choice of rice, soba or noodles. The tempura itself is a delight, boasting a perfect blend of tastiness and crispiness. A pleasant surprise came in the form of pickled veggies served at the table, adding an extra layer of flavor to the overall experience. If you're a fan of well-executed tempura, this place is worth a visit. We also really love the egg plant dish!
Some of the best tempura in LA. I really like their tempura bowl, especially the tempura egg that you break apart and the yolk spreads over the rice. I typically pair it with the soba noodles. I love this small business started by a Peruvian man Carlos who had a passion for tempura. Highly recommend.
Legit-ly delicious! Tempura batter is so light and the shrimp crunchy and flavorful. The Japanese omelette appetizer is nice and fluffy. Soba cooked just right and the broth has a nice sansai flavor. A true neighborhood gem.
Enjoyed a delicious lunch! The donburi was tasty, and they also excel at tempura soba combo. Great place!
Delicious. Nice portions, fair price. Totally see why this place was so busy even with the crazy rain. We beat the rush and we're seated right away, we were a party of four. Staff was attentive and courteous. We had two appetizers (duck and garlic mushrooms). Three folks chose the special tempura bowl for the white fish I believe. I opted for the chicken one, most of the other ingredients were the same minus the fish. The two folks we were with were repeat customers so we followed their advice to get the tempura bowls. We left stuffed and needed hours to digest. One thing to note with the duck appetizer, use a little of the salt and some of the yuzu wasabi, it was pleasant altogether.
Quick Facts About Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
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