Happa Restaurant

4.8

6 Reviews

$30 and under

Izakaya

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Hot spot

Happa Restaurant, Gardena's hidden gem, is located within The New Gardena Hotel. We offer a diverse selection of Japanese cuisine accompanied by sake, wine, beer, and sho-chu. You can enjoy both indoor and patio dining options.

Our menu features izakaya-style dishes, ranging from sizzling iron-plate steaks, homemade Mabo tofu, and stir-fried garlic sprouts to yellowtail jalapeno and delectable dinner plates, sure to satisfy your cravings.

Additionally, our back room boasts a bar and dining area equipped with TV monitors, allowing you to catch sports games and stay entertained during your visit.

Food last order 11:00 pm Monday - Saturday | 9:00 pm Sunday

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 323-8890
Website
http://happarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1641 W Redondo Beach Blvd 8, Gardena, CA 90247-3232
Area
Hawthorne / Gardena
Cross Street
Between Western Ave. and Normandie Ave.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cold TofuUSD 3.95
Bacon Corn ButterUSD 6.50
Fried Potato WedgesUSD 6.50
Fresh cut potato wedges
Shishito peppersUSD 7.50
Lightly fried shishito with ponzu
Agedashi TofuUSD 7.50
Deep fried tofu served in broth
Garlic EdamameUSD 5.25
Stir-fried edamame with garlic, olive oil and chili peppers
Lotus rootUSD 6.50
Vinegar pickled Japanese scallion and lotus root dressed with house dressing
Roasted Gingko NutsUSD 7.00
Fried TakoyakiUSD 6.25
Fried octopus ball with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise
Kirukage PirikaraUSD 6.50
Spicy bean sprout and wood ear mushroom
KimchiUSD 6.00
Salted and fermented spicy nappa cabbage
Assorted Japanese PicklesUSD 8.00
Assorted Japanese pickles of our choices
Negi Gyoza (6pcs)USD 8.00
Pork dumpling with green onions
Pan Fried Gyoza (6pcs)USD 7.95
Pan fried pork gyoza dumplings
Grilled Pork SausageUSD 9.00
Grilled Kurobuta pork sausage with Japanese mustard
Iburigakko & Cream cheese and salted dried seaweedUSD 9.00
Japanese pickled radish mixed with cream cheese
Tuna YukkeUSD 11.50
Seasoned tuna sashimi with quail egg
Seared beef tatakiUSD 13.00
Seared beef tataki with truffle ponzu

Salad

Green SaladUSD 4.25
Mix green salad with house dressing
Potato Macaroni SaladUSD 4.65
Our famous macaroni salad
Mentai Potato MacaroniUSD 5.75
Potato macaroni salad with mentai (spicy cod roe)
Natto Potato MacaroniUSD 8.50
Natto (fermented soybeans) and shredded radish with house dressing
Tofu SaladUSD 11.00
Fresh garden salad topped with sliced tofu
Pork & Cabbage SaladUSD 12.50
Sliced pork belly and cabbage

Chicken Items

Nankotsu KaraageUSD 8.75
Deep fried chicken cartilage
KaraageUSD 9.50
Japanese style soy sauce flavored fried chicken
Chicken WingUSD 9.50
Deep fried chicken wing with homemade yakitori sauce
Tempura NasuUSD 9.95
Tempura eggplant w/ ground chicken
Chicken NanbanUSD 10.50
Deep fried chicken soaked in sweet and sour sauce topped with tartar sauce

Beef Items

Rib Eye Steak on hot iron plateUSD 28.00
Choice of PONZU or GARLIC BUTTER SOY SAUCE
Kalbi Beef Short RibUSD 20.50
Grilled marinated beef short ribs served in heated cast iron casserole
Diced cut beef steakUSD 19.50
Tender beef steak cut in dice served with house style steak sauce

What 6 people are saying

Happa Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.1Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

6 Reviews

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Ben VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been wanting to try Happa Restaurant for a while now since they opened at the Gardena Hotel, and they did not disappoint. All the dishes come out hot and delicious, and the service was outstanding. We will be back soon!
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Hidehiko
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Foods, Service,Drinks and price everything are amazing!
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GTfromLA
Los Angeles8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food - everything was a La cart, Mano tofu was very good! Happy is a family restaurant - no frill tables n decorations…good for kids! we will b back
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MitsunoriM
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was a first time and enjoyed foods. Everything I ate was good and want to come back.
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ScottB VIP
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 November 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was really good, and service was attentive. The ambiance could have been a little nicer but the bar area was very nice and looked renovated.
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StephanieY
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service with friendly servers. Mabo Tofu is must try its so spicy and delicious. Draft beer was fresh and good quality. Variety of menu selections. You can dine family style or you can make individual meals. Looking forward to comeback to try more.
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FAQs

Happa Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 323-8890.

Happa Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1641 W Redondo Beach Blvd 8, Gardena, CA 90247-3232

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Western Ave. and Normandie Ave.
Area
Hawthorne / Gardena
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://happarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(310) 323-8890

Happa Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Cold TofuUSD 3.95

Bacon Corn ButterUSD 6.50

Fried Potato WedgesUSD 6.50

Shishito peppersUSD 7.50

Agedashi TofuUSD 7.50

Garlic EdamameUSD 5.25

Lotus rootUSD 6.50

Roasted Gingko NutsUSD 7.00

Fried TakoyakiUSD 6.25

Kirukage PirikaraUSD 6.50

KimchiUSD 6.00

Assorted Japanese PicklesUSD 8.00

Negi Gyoza (6pcs)USD 8.00

Pan Fried Gyoza (6pcs)USD 7.95

Grilled Pork SausageUSD 9.00

Iburigakko & Cream cheese and salted dried seaweedUSD 9.00

Tuna YukkeUSD 11.50

Seared beef tatakiUSD 13.00

Salad

Green SaladUSD 4.25

Potato Macaroni SaladUSD 4.65

Mentai Potato MacaroniUSD 5.75

Natto Potato MacaroniUSD 8.50

Tofu SaladUSD 11.00

Pork & Cabbage SaladUSD 12.50

Chicken Items

Nankotsu KaraageUSD 8.75

KaraageUSD 9.50

Chicken WingUSD 9.50

Tempura NasuUSD 9.95

Chicken NanbanUSD 10.50

Beef Items

Rib Eye Steak on hot iron plateUSD 28.00

Kalbi Beef Short RibUSD 20.50

Diced cut beef steakUSD 19.50

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FAQs

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Dining areas

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