Thanks for CiaoBob for alerting me to this place in Lomita. There is no English name “Oumi Sasaya” on the signage outside, but the sign does say “Japanese Udon Noodle”. Good enough for me!
Everything tasted wonderful. My duck broth had a complex rich yet clear taste. The udon noodles here are served a tad softer in bite than the noodles found at Marugame Monzo. Tha ajitama (soft egg) is perfectly done - just the right amount of runny yolk.
I started with barley tea, and there was a complimentary dish of the smooth housemade tofu:
There are subtle differences in the way it’s served. I actually like Marugame Monzo eeks out a win by the slimmest of margins, and that’s only because I personally prefer more “Q” (or bite) to my noodles. But again, that’s a personal preference. Oumi Sasaya holds its own anyday against other SoCal udon competitiors.
@kevin, aw. You went down to Torrance and at next door to Patisserie Chantilly and didn’t get to try anything from it? You definitely need to try it. Amazing Japanese-French Cream Puffs.
And if you were still hungry Torrance has quite a few legit Japanese restaurants people recommended on CH back in the day, like Porthos / JL’s Inaba (Tempura), Torihei (Yakitori and Oden I think), and much more.
Yeah. The fucking joint closes at 5. And I got to the udon joint a couple hours later.
Torihei is fucking dope. But I really despise the fucking up wait. Though those chicken meatballs and cabbage with spicy sauce are beyond incomparable.
I seriously miss Horon Kushiage. So fucking despondent that it had to close.
My friend introduced me to the okinomiyaki (sp?) in the same plaza. I really enjoy it…and the takoyaki on the menu is so good. If we’re early enough, we also hit up the pastry shop for cream puffs, too. Will have to try the udon place next time we’re in the neighborhood.
You definitely need to try it. Amazing Japanese-French Cream Puffs.