Furusato Bbq - Gardena

I visited this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon and was seated immediately. The parking lot is quite small, accommodating only about 10 cars. I was lucky to find a spot, but I can see that parking could be an issue during dinner hours or on weekends. At just over $20 for an all-you-can-eat option, it's reasonably priced, which is a plus, but it's important to adjust your expectations accordingly. The experience is in line with the price, and while it may not be extraordinary, if you're choosing this place, you're likely motivated by the affordability, and it definitely delivers on that front.

What I didn't like about my experience was that they included the tip automatically without asking or giving me the option to choose. The staff member was reluctant to remove it when I asked, and he ended up doing so reluctantly. He was trying to charge me more than he should have, claiming it was the law, which isn’t true—only specific circumstances apply. I had planned to leave a tip for the waiter, and I did after all the hassle. I really dislike when places don't inform you about these extra charges in advance.

We had a group of over 20 people, and they accommodated us exceptionally well. The food was rated 4 out of 5.

This is definitely my all-time favorite restaurant. They were closed for a whole year during the pandemic, and we missed them so much, but now they're back and better than ever. I've been coming here since 2015, and I absolutely love it. The servers really take care of you, but Jose is the standout! He makes us feel so at home that my son just said, "I wish I could give them a five-star review, if only I had Yelp." Well, here’s your five-star review, and you can thank Dominick for that!

I really enjoy this restaurant. It is a bit small and parking can be limited. It was somewhat crowded during my visit, but it wasn't too packed to the point that we had to wait. The service was good, and so was the food. Overall, I would rate the food a 4 out of 5.