Served hot, and sunny-side up
(Credit: Shane Redsar)
Many of L.A.'s Asian markets, especially the mega super-shopping ones, are excellent dining destinations unto themselves. Walk into any Mitsuwa market throughout the Southland and you’re certain to find a tidy, well-equipped food court with choice selections of noodles, sushi and donburi. But to get the full-blown experience, head south (yes, my friend, we’re talking the South Bay) to the huge Torrance branch. A wood-trimmed, multi-tiered dining area reproduces an elegant Japanese courtyard, around which are food booths and gift shops up the yin-yang. It's a food maniakku wonderland where Pocky and ramen co-exist with manga and Hello Kitty and high-tech bidets. With so many vendors in a single space, how does one choose? Let Metromix—and the fantastic displays of plastic food—guide your appetite.
