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Shin Sen Gumi is a two star restaurant in Torrance.
3.0 of 5 stars.
On Day 2 of my quest to visit all 101 Cheap Eats I went to Shin-Sen-Gumi.I have never had yakitori before and I went here for lunch on a Monday. It had a cute atmosphere and the waitresses and cook...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6 people, 60 orders, a fair quantity of Sapporo, and 2 hours later... MMMMM tasty.They were packed as hell with their anniversary sale so service was kinda slow and our first wave of yakitori trickled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the lunch Yakitori set. Very good although there could be a bit more chicken than the 2 skewers provided. The salad had a citrus dressing which was pretty good. It was fairly complete,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a few hours I felt like a salarlyman in Tokyo.I love this place. It's the type of place you'd imagine in a busy Tokyo business district. It's loud and smoky since the all-male staff yell out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously one of the best yakitori places ever! The decor, servers, entire restaurant, VERY JAPANESE, which may explain why it's so small and the restaurant kind of hidden in a plaza. It may take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wewent out to Shin Sen Gumi for my friend's b-day and reserved a room there. i must say that this place is pretty darn japanese in terms of setup and employees which is good, but I really have mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Yakitori goes, there are other places in the south bay that does have better food. That said, I will always come to Shin Sen Gumi. The cook and wait staff are loud. Excessively so, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other people have said how loud it is but I just want people to know... It is beyond loud, dont expect to have a conversation, seriously, but that said... it was great fun and food.Im pretty sure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great FOOD! Rowdy People! Great SERVICE! Lots of bowing and loud communication between the waiters, and some of them really cute. I don't know what they are yelling about but its funny as hell. Need I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(4 STARS for FOOD, 1 STAR FOR SEATING HOST) We love Yakitori and this is the place that we always always go to. Until now. The food quality is still good but has gone down hill since 4 yrs ago AND the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's 2.5 stars actually....I've given them another chance and guess what? Another let-down!!It was like " deja vu" , we ordered Orion beer with edamame but edamame came at the end of our meal (after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and i used to refer to this place as "the chicken anus place" because of all the weird chicken body parts they serve on a skewer. most of the yakitori here is sooo good. like the shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never felt so loved, accepted and well-fed in all of my life. (Please don't repeat that to either of my grandmothers)Some suggestions for your next visit to SSGY:Bacon wrapped quail eggBacon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like going to this place. The yakitori is better than the yakitori I try in Tokyo. I only had a week there so I didn't explore all the yakitori places, but it's definitely better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Yakitori Bar I have Been To! If you know a better place..let me know! I came here the other day with a friend. Our hostess was very friendly and went down the menu with us and made...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! how can you not be happy when the staff is always so cheerful and friendly?! the food is so good- my favorites are the beef tongue and pork belly, but everything is really good. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love yakitori bars and people screaming in your ear, then this is the place for you! There are two things that make this place stand out, the drinking capacity of the chefs and waiters and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FUN PLACE! They play ol' Japanese Enka Songs, Waiters are loud and lively, very friendly and fun! Their food and Yakitori are, just ........meh...IN MY OPINION. Some poeple thinks its really good here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can put any type of meat or vegetable on a stick, this is the place. It's like crack on a stick. I can go on forever, however there are many reviews already listed. Ok, I have to at least make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get a chance to eat here (I have, however, been to the one in FV) because my husband quickly got a headache from all the staff yelling. Didn't help that it's such a small space either.I know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Thursday night with our close friends. We ate so well here! We ordered lots and lots of yakitori and then a few other dishes off the menu.The items that were so delicious: chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just realized that my last line in my previous review warns "Place is loud, so if you're looking for someplace intimate with someone, this ain't it."Probably should have heeded my own advice there....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is very fun, entertaining, they are especially loud & verbal which makes it perfect for a birthday party. the kicker was when they brought out the birthday cheer on a plate, it was a glass...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for lunch... and i gotta say, I am a fan~Gizzard - not bad, not much sauce, you can taste the gizzardLiver - better than i expected, very soft and not dry at all!Chicken breast w/...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a theory that all Shin Sen Gumi restaurants are like the original warriors that share the same name - BADASS!I love this place - if I had $40 to drop at my disposal, I would be here every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't going to post a review on my dining experience here from two weeks ago, but I'm constantly being hounded to do so from another equally unsatisfied customer....My party of 3 rolled up to this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great and authentic yakitori. This place reminded me of when I lived in Japan so much, I almost cried (that and also because I went there the night my GF went back to China). The servers were very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome yakitori. Three of us shared 114 skewers. Need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yakitori is one of my favorite types of food. I dream about this stuff. And my "usual" place to go for it was (yes, I said "was") Torimatsu in Gardena.Several co-workers when I told them about my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you love really loud and obnoxious restaurants then you have found nirvana. Unfortunately I care more about the quality of food more than the gimmicks. So let's get to it.Arriving about an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch. Dinner. No matter what meal it is, it's always great!!! Came here for lunch recently, and it never disappoints! They offer yakitori as well as sets. I do like the ground chicken meat over...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
| why go |Because it's food on a stick. You always loved food on a stick: corn dogs, popsicles, satay. It's time you loved it with a vengeance.Because it feels like a yakitoriya should feel, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bacon wrap anything makes me happy .. so when we came here on Sunday for dinner I was ready to chow down. We came early enough to not have to wait be seated for a party of 8, which is unheard of. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot of fun, and has good food with great service. Although, I wouldn't come here for a date or a catch up lunch/dinner with a long lost friend... because this place is LOUD. Which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, come to this place RIGHT NOW!! BUT only come if you are the legal age of 21 so you can drink your butt off!You come in and BAM you are greeted by all the workers then seated down. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was automatically enamored when they asked us if we wanted to toast our beers. This place is VERY lively...as in the staff are constantly yelling. I wish I understood Japanese! A very fun...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The yakitori sticks are tasty--and the prices are reasonable. For lunch, three chicken skewers, rice, salad, and miso soup for under $8. For me, the chicken meatball is the best skewer offered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori is a hard-core Japanese restaurant. There are no fancy Japanese decor nonsense inside. It is loud and real. The place gets crowded so quickly . Be there before they open....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS LOUD!!! BUT THE FOOD IS GREAT!! They are also ridiculously friendly! They will thank you many times and very LOUDLY and in unison! :)Great skewers. I really like the Tsukune (Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori for over 10 years now. I personally think this is the best yakitori place in LA. I love going there after work, have some yakitori with cold beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place for an old married couple. Excellent food, excellent service, too loud to carry on any meaningful conversation. You don't even need to look at each other if you sit at the counter....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the loudest place I've ever eaten!If you're looking for a place where you plan on carrying on any sort of conversation,... turn around and run the other way. This is not the place for you....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a fan of Yakitori you need to come here at least once, it's worth the drive. I have eaten at many Yakitoriya all over Japan, and I have to say this place has more Izukya style atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate probably thirty skewers here, and every single one was hella good. Try the chicken knuckles, for sure, dog. Really, really good. Be careful, though. I dropped a pretty penny in this place....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Raunchy Afternoon Sex. That's how I feel after dinner at Shin Sen Gumi (SSG), cause there's no better place to get down and dirty with a set of Asahi's over loud clatter and music. So that when the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ERbN2eb0o&feature=channel_pageIn this episode of Invader Zim, Zim attempts to fool the school nurse when he gets sent to the nurse's office for having "head pigeon,"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I didn't take any pics of my meal here! It was one of those lazy nights where hunger got the best of me and my inner yelper died. Meh, who cares?This was by far the loudest Shin Sen...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They yell... a LOT!This location is much more yell crazy than the Fountain Valley location, but just as tasty. I seriously can't get enough of Shin Sen Gumi yakitori. I've tried a few yakitori...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sticks! $80 for sticks!!!thats what you can expect to pay when you come here! it is worth it though. all of the other reviews got this place down pretty good.i discovered their little secret of why...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shinsengumi is one of my childhood treats - my parents used to bring me to the South Bay to eat yakitori at this absolutely amazing place.Now that I'm an adult, I can't help myself whenever yakitori...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friend brought me here. Pretty good izakaya / yakitoris. We sat at the bar, ordered a bunch of yakitoris and had some appetizers, rice and all. Chill, laid back kinda place. Their yakitoris are a tad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was hella good!!!! Aftah one bite I was like "hollah" shoooo......The service was excellent too when Im in the area I will surly return
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back after a 3 year hiatus. It has not changed. Read other ppls food reviews. I think they have it covered. Best SSG restaurant of the US franchises. Servers and the people they are serving are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!! XDfirst time eating grilled tidbits on little sticks, and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed it!of the things im sure i ate: (i heard things like "heart" and "cartilage" too)chicken breast with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum!came here a few times with friends, bf, other people.i always get bacon wrapped enoki and bacon asparagus.and the grilled rice ball.i love the cabbage they give you...pour some vinegar and soy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NASTY! got a stomach for days...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
konbanwa.yes ssg yakitori is the ultimate tease. but what can you do if you're one of the hottest commodites in town, an hour wait is cruel.had the thigh w/ green onion (salt), gizzard, heart, liver,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tongue, flank steak, ginko nuts, bacon wrapped goodness, chawan mushi, and agedashi tofu are just a few of the things on the menu that I order regularly. Add to that a healthy dose of beer or three,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it love it love it.....Just love it when they have food on a stick....Especially, chicken hearts, pork belly, intestine.....Yummmy, going back there again and again......And the scream, well they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All worthy of being grilled on a stick:-heart-intestines-tongue-gizzardsJust when I thought it couldn't get any more adventurous, it did...and giggity-goo-damn, my oh my was it mighty tasty. I gave...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: YUM!I wouldn't recommend this place for a date because there's lots of sizzling and welcoming and greeting noices around. But that gives you a more authentic and intimate feel. Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOWAWEEWA!!!!When a restaurant makes you think about their food (in a good way) after you left and the few days after, you know it's awesome! This was my first time there and will try to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, I love this place and the service is great, great if yo ulike finger foods, especially if its japanese finger foods
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy food here. It's really nice when they are doing those deep discount days (I went when the tray was only $5!). Possibly because I was sick I wasn't overly enthused about the food, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, they had a special where you could get their combos for 5 dollars. (YES! *pumps fist*) It is over now, but I am coming back here even when there ISN'T an extreme sale. Why? Read all the other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like just about anything that the man fanning the charcoal grills. Something in that coal makes all the yakitori taste fantastic. Love all the chicken parts, rice porridge, ground chicken and rice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BF and I were looking for a good Ramen place on our way home from a friends place. We were actually looking for Asa, but it was closed... so we saw this place and thought we hit the jackpot Ramen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like yakitori, Well if you do and your in the area drop by. It's pretty loud inside and the waiters make you feel loved. Just a reminder and that is you are paying for two pieces as if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I ate here was back in May 2008. I had never experience this type of dining; Yakitori. The ambience was very authentic Japanese. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch and tried saba teishoku. Wow that was awesome. Their yakitori is tasty but you have to try the Saba if you can eat "cooked" fish.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As for Yakitori, this place is where most other Yakitori places are rated against. I can only think of a few places that are better (in Little Tokyo) but usually it's too far to drive or not close to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to eat Yakitori. My friend brought me here and I've been hooked ever since. I don't eat the crazy chicken gizzards and animal parts...no I stick with the edible stuff. :)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm easy to please. Just give me yakitori, beer, and sake and I will be beaming with joy the entire evening. Give me mouth-watering yakitori from SSG, bountiful sake/beer, and great conversation, I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gizzards and hearts and liver, OH MY! kushiyaki at its finest-This place is awesome. Well run, good food, good service, good atmosphere. For the type of restaurant (Izakaya) I give it 5 stars all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me to Shin Sen Gumi for ramen, but that side was full so we ate at the Yakitori side which basically is the same. I had a medium bowl of ramen with bamboo. Delicious. I am such a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm yakitori and kirin=match made in heaven.I went to this place a while back not knowing what to expect. Ive never had yakitori before and seeingit was from shin sen gumi(i associated it with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I'm glad I didn't review this place when I first joined Yelp. Back then I'd probably have said, the BEST restaurant EVER, and those that didn't try Shin Sen Gumi Yakitori are idiots. Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I heard about this place a long time ago, but never got a chance to check it out. So we took out my inlaws and had dinner here. As we pulled into the lot, there were already a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GOLD - 5 very loud stars. If you're a shy one, this may not be your place. It's loud. I think there's music, but if you can hear it over the shouting, you've got better ears than me -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
More flags mor fun! oops thats magic mountain...but I would give this place 6 flags ( stars ) !!best yakitori around!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers and I come here for lunch all time and I love this place! Always come early...they take group reservations if needed...the prices are decent for the amount and quality of food you get....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty damn good and they have other skewers besides chicken. I think its one of the best Yakitori in LA but they need to stop with the yelling. Everytime I go there, I end up yelling...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Japanese Restaurants in South Bay, no sushi over here! Just yummy barbequed meats and vegetables. First of all when you enter the restaurant you get a HUGE welcome, its a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with my girlfriends last night and was more than pleasantly surprised at their grilling skills. The main thing people order are the skewers of meat (chicken, beef, pork) and veggies that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars all the way for Shin Sen Gumi! I always have a great time whenever I come here. I think their yelling is quite cute when they do it to other people, but when it's directed towards me it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area. I LOVE Shin Sen Gumi!! As a child in Japan I remember the festivals and all the Yakitori stands up and down the streets yum... This is the closest thing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG.. my head is pounding. I think I drank too much here last night. Damn soju.Yeah, there is lots of yelling here. Like insanely loud, it kinda freaked me out, as I am a quiet person. HAHAHAHA.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
shinsemgumi has multiple restaurants that specialize in different types of japanese food. one specializes in yakitori, another serves ramen with a pork soup base, and the third primarily serves shabu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Some dishes were so good, I had to order another serving. Others were so bleh, I was practically begging people to eat my portion.The sweet potato dish was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
noisy as hell,but the food is good.i would have to say that this is probable the best yakitori you can get in california.SERIOUSLYi like the sauteed squid also.its good
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I got to eat at Kappo Seafood, there was one dish I was missing: sizzling meat. So I decided to try this place next day. Upon entering, I was greeted with loud "irasshaimase!" by store people. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i ate here almost weekly at one point for a few months...until it got uber crowded and the wait became impossible so the trek from silverlake to gardena didn't make sense anymore....not that it does...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Shabu Shabu is great here! I fell in love with the sauces; t'was love at first taste. :o) The ponzu sauce comes pre-mixed for you with the dicon and green onions. But I must add that I do like the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here hungry on a Friday night with some friends. The place is small and of course was packed, so we waited nearly 45 minutes. It looked like there were a few seats open, but they took their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my infamous friend who always pays for everything when we go out. I threatened him that I would NEVER EVER hang out with him again if he didn't let me pay for dinner this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The yelling was a cute novelty. It eventually gave me a bit of a headache towards the end of dinner. The yakitori was really good. They had a large selection. My faves? Beef tongue, chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best yakitori this side of the Pacific Ocean. It is a bit pricey and if you add drinks it can put a fat hole in your wallet but hey where can else can you get tsukune that melts in your mouth. If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best yakitori in LA - or in america for all I have tried. Very good service- just have to wait sometimes since it is very crowded. The items are very fresh- just be prepared to smell like BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cons:1. Long wait2. The yelling =(3. Tiny space4. A bit priceyPros:1. Bottomless cabbage2. Funny waiters3. Delicious appetizers - I recommend fried cartilage4. Yummy skewers of: quail eggs, quail eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum!it's always such a pleasure coming here. the wait can be brutal but it's so very worth it. the atmosphere is cozy and chaotic.if you are sensitive to noise, this is not the place for you. the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've ate here twice, and the experience were similar. The atmosphere is very casual and fun. Everytime a customer ask for a check, you'll see the whole group greet you all together loudly (I assume...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Never been to a yakitori before. Walked in and was yelled welcome by everyone. This is a very loud place (the waitstaff yell welcome and all the orders) and difficult place to carry a conversation....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5/24/08 Update:Couple of first timers for me: -Chicken back meat (Come again? Ok..., I'll have one please): Soft, tender and flavorful. -The fried burdock roots are addictive (a.k.a. Gobo in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times, and each time I come back to this restaurant, the quality of service and the cuisine itself is gradually deteriorating. To the extent that last time we visited, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers. I'm calling y'all out. Are we foodies or drunkies? I move that we host more eating events versus drinking events. Whose with me?!*silence*i hate you guys. [just kidding. i heart you guys]So I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shin Sen Gumi is definitely an experience... culinary and cultural. I'm going to share a story that comes at my expense. Believe it or not, yours truly knew nothing about most Asian food before...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Again, i was so damn excited to eat here. But it was soooo disappointing. Furaibo, Kokekoko and Musha are MUCH MUCH better than this place. First off, the staff yells WAY too loud when customers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok i dont want to just reiterate what everyone else has said regarding how this place is totally amazingly good. but alas, it can get really pricey. so, i will tell you how to eat at this place for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum...I love this place! If you go during their peak hours, the wait can be kind of long but it's worth it. I especially like their salty, spicy green sauce...some type of serrano pepper with yuzu?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i considered giving it 5 stars, but since i pretty much rate everything 4 stars i went with four. small, busy, loud, with the servers and chefs continually yelling in japanese. it was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG THIS PLACE ROCKS!!!! The food here is grilled to perfection! I love this place. Very warm, friendly, and inviting ppl. Most definitely will go back once I move to LA
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5You know, the food was good, but I wasn't walking away saying wow. They do take reservations but not during peak hours, but the wait wasn't too bad - 15 min? They also have a small private room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"HAI!!! BEERU!!! DOZO!!!"Those three words are in pretty much every Japanese scream heard in this restaurant. And since I waited over an hour and a half on a Friday night to get into this place, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed to yelp this place even though it's pretty obvious that anyone with a pulse has already done the same. It would definitely not be fair of me to give a shout out to the crew that makes this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered 10 different small plates between myself and another girlfriend This place is so fun. Why is it that everything tastes better grilled?!?! And then why does everything that is wrapped in bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being bury in the office for the past two months, i finally went out to eat. I love this place especally their skewers - chicken cartilage. If you love to chew on soft bone, then it's going to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place for yakitori, hands down. Everything is excellent here, and it's very easy to run up a huge tab because there's so much you'll want to try. Bring the plastic. And be prepared to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
People who like only stereotypical Japanese food, like sushi and teriyaki chicken, will be disappointed that this place does not serve sushi. This restaurant serves food in more of a barbeque context....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after a hellacious flight to Tokyo, our friend/local resident/de facto tour guide took us to this amazing yakitori place in Yokohama.After coming back to the land of hot sauce and eyebrows, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i liked it a lot. really good ramen, fried rice, and fried sweet potatoes. they're open til twelve on saturdays, so it's great for late night cravings.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Short on time, so here's a quick rundown. I dug it. Good yakitori. I could eat the croquettes as a meal in and of themselves. Anything wrapped in pork belly (pretty much bacon) is heavenly....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I originally heard of Shin Sen Gumi on Yelp, however after two Japanese friends mentioned it within the same week, I felt driven to try it. We went on a Saturday night at about 7pm-prime California...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's to say about Shin Sen Gumi that hasn't already been echoed in the previous reviews? Very little. This is a great place with great food. A party atmosphere that only serves to enhance the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place. The Japanese waiters will chant to you in their tenor voices. As your drinking they'll tell you, "they are drinking" and when you finished they'll say "now they're done." Buy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saba set with a side order of meat ball is my all time favorite. I go to this place at least once a week. Great service, great food, but gotta go early to beat the usual crowd during lunch time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely enjoyed the restaurant. We even took our 3 year old there.Here's my comments:- Loud, yes.- Very salty!! - Definitely not cheap! - Thumbs down to the chawan mushi (custard like soup)- not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for lunch almost once a week...great service, great food. Dinner is good too, but definitely on the pricey side. If you want to try something different, make reservations to try out their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place -something about eating food off a stick. The bill can add up, but worth it. If you can't have fun eating here, then you're not a fun person period. My favorites are wing, thigh,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make no mistake, they do not serve ramen at this location. This place is for yakitori lovers only and they have THE BEST skewered chicken skin (hmm..so crispy), chicken cartilage, and quail egg...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my FAVORITE restaurant...above all others.I usually spend about $30 every time I go there.This place has a great assortment of yakitori items (items on skewers cooked over hickory imported...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time visiting, I couldn't really enjoy myself with all the yelling and screaming by the cooks and waiters. I couldn't hear a thing my dinner companions were saying and I would jump out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my FAVORITE restaurant. After living in Maui all I did was think about this place. The atmosphere and food make for a fun evening.Start off with a COLD beer and fill out your order form. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tori in "Yakitori" means chicken but what they cook is not only chicken. They have pork, beef, and veggies stuff too. It's kinda hard to compare this restaurant to others since this is my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have nothing to complain about the food- it was great!! I am actually giving this place 4.5 stars, but there is no 4.5, so I am giving it a 4 in hopes that next time I go, I can give them a full 5....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Shin Sen Gumi (lit: "newly chosen group/corps") were a group of samurai and other warriors during the pre-modern (Meiji) era of Japan's history. Based in Kyoto, they were fiercely loyal to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's like little pieces of goodness on a stick. So delicious! They have different types of meat (If you are white, don't ask what kind..) that reflects the yakitori places in Japan. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow or another I always get this place confused with the Shin Shen Gumi up the northern part of Western Ave.As many have pointed out, it's very loud and a small portion of the room for a tight...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite yakitori place by far...the environment is definitely a rowdy one...but definitely a good experience overall...the food is always cooked to perfection and goes well with the beer:)
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to my review of OC's shin sen gumi, this one is similar is awesome taste and environment. But it holds more people so what is there to complain about?! Waaaay shorter lines and the time it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take a large group of rowdy people. Seemingly cheap at first, as the drinks start to flow and the staff starts to yell, you won't notice or care how high your bill might get.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come prepared for great food, and LOUD service. I emphasize both for the newcomers. This place serves up wonderful grilled meats on sticks and I am a gal that loves a stick of meat. The assortment...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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man is this place loud when it gets dark, the food is really good, and the place is really small cozy. they have a real coal bbq. the only thing is the wait... since this is a casual eat and drink place,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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Go to the Torrance one. This one doesn't add up.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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one of the best japanese teppanyaki places in the county...
dine.com - user review
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shin-sen gumi: can you make it on the wall?
epinions.com - user review
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japanese food served in a deafening atmosphere is shin sen gumi in a nutshell...
epinions.com - user review
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