This is a good place if you want to go drinking. The service is kind of slow and the food is alright. The portions are also somewhat small. Atmosphere is nice and lively though.

This is a good place if you want to go drinking. The service is kind of slow and the food is alright. The portions are also somewhat small. Atmosphere is nice and lively though.
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This is a fun and quirky place if you have the time to enjoy the somewhat slow service. I think we're supposed to be doing a lot of drinking while waiting for the food but since we're non drinkers,... More

This is a fun and quirky place if you have the time to enjoy the somewhat slow service. I think we're supposed to be doing a lot of drinking while waiting for the food but since we're non drinkers, well the wait can be a little long. But the food is good.
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This is my favorite restaurant in Torrance, and I've been going here for 8 years. Not only is the food fantastic, the service and the aubience are all a great part of the experience. If you're bored... More

This is my favorite restaurant in Torrance, and I've been going here for 8 years. Not only is the food fantastic, the service and the aubience are all a great part of the experience. If you're bored of sushi and are looking for a great new restaurant, give Musha a try.
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Great selection of Sake, service is good and food is better than average as some posts have said. Portions are small and expect to spend about $75 for two if you have a drink. For those who enjoy... More

Great selection of Sake, service is good and food is better than average as some posts have said. Portions are small and expect to spend about $75 for two if you have a drink. For those who enjoy eating without alcohol then it will be less. The Cheese Rissoto would make my Nona Smile! The Lobster roll and Musha Fried Chicken are great and of course trhe Ebi Mayo is something EVERYONE orders and enjoys. I am going AGAIN tonight! See ya there! Pros: You never know who you will see..... Cons: Usually need a reservation
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a friend took me there for the first time and i love it!!! then i took my friend who visit from another country and she loves it also!!~ dishes are quit unique. The portion isn't the biggest, but... More

a friend took me there for the first time and i love it!!! then i took my friend who visit from another country and she loves it also!!~ dishes are quit unique. The portion isn't the biggest, but if you are going in with a party of 3, you should get a taste of different dishes. Trust me, you eye is always bigger than your stomach! the first time i went with just a friend and i, we order wayyyy to much. tonight i went again with a party of 3, we order the "tuna poke" as an appetizer, the cheese risotto (rice dish), beef tongue stew on griller, garlic butter clam, and the cheese tofu as dessert. the food was sooooooooooooo good. must try! Pros: environment, dish, fun for group Cons: Ventilation system
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I wouldn't say it's authentic japanese food since several of their dishes were creative fusion dishes with a korean/italian flair. They even state it on their menu that they're not a traditional... More

I wouldn't say it's authentic japanese food since several of their dishes were creative fusion dishes with a korean/italian flair. They even state it on their menu that they're not a traditional izakaya. The menu is written in cute casual english and japanese fonts, and has a variety of interesting hot and cold dishes, salad, and rice and noodle dishes that ranges anywhere from $6-$10. We ordered ten dishes for four people and we were pretty full. I particularly liked the ponzu marinated mackerel sashimi that's torched right in front of you before serving. The yuzu chicken was pretty tasty, too. Although the souffle was a disappointment (it looked & tasted like an upside down fudge brownie -_-), the black sesame ice cream was delicious! Overall, the food is average flavorwise...lots of pepper in their grilled dishes which is expected in pub grub, but musha gets extra points for creative presentation and the friendly ambience. You get to grill certain items like beef tongue and mushrooms on these mini charcoal grills, which is great for people who like to have fun with their food. The portions are just big enough to allow 4 people to sample each item. For those who complained about the noise level, c'mon it's a pub. That's what makes the izakaya ambience friendly, casual, and inviting. It's a perfect place for a group of friends (I'd say 6 max since the place isn't that big) or for even couples who just want to have fun. There are a couple of cute servers who look like they belong in a boyband and all the servers were very friendly and courteous. If you don't know what to order, ask them for some suggestions. That's what we did. =) Oh and I will go back there again, just so I can try every item on their menu at least once. I think i'll try the asari noodle dish next time. =p Pros: fun ambience, friendly & helpful servers Cons: Too much pepper on grilled meats (for my taste anyway)
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Musha exemplifies all of what is good about Japanese cuisine: tasty and tempting tapa-like treats that tantalize the tongue and satisfy your stomach. Winners include the following: kabocha dip... More

Musha exemplifies all of what is good about Japanese cuisine: tasty and tempting tapa-like treats that tantalize the tongue and satisfy your stomach. Winners include the following: kabocha dip (ask for more crackers when you run out), seared duck, yellowtail carpaccio, pork and kim chee stirfry, fried chicken, cook-your-own beef tongue, octopus soba omelette, chocolate souffle, and black tea ice cream. The one disappointment was the cheese risotto, which is presented wonderfully but is a bit overpowering in flavor. This is a wonderful izakaya. If you have a large group, make a reservation early and sit at the communal table. It's crowded by 7:30 on a Wednesday night! Pros: Friendly service, great food Cons: Noise level
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This is a great restaurant. Highly inventive Japanese tapas dishes. Not a bad value considering the quality of the food. Hit or miss on some of the 'stranger' dishes, but the ones that do 'hit' are... More

This is a great restaurant. Highly inventive Japanese tapas dishes. Not a bad value considering the quality of the food. Hit or miss on some of the 'stranger' dishes, but the ones that do 'hit' are fantastic and worth going back for. Nice ambience although I hear the Torrance location is a bit more laid back. I am a repeat customer and will continue to be... Inattentive service at times. Pros: Food, Ambience, Location Cons: Service at times
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