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Spoon House

Italian Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Gardena
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    Janet T.
    "Get the spaghetti meat sauce and the $1 salad!"(9 Tips)
    George K.
    "Garlic Beef and One Dollar Salad amazing combination!"(5 Tips)
    Janet T.
    "Best Japanese pasta place in LA!"(3 Tips)
    Ava M.
    "cod roe seaweed uni squid pasta"(3 Tips)
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  • okineseheart icon on user image
    okineseAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    I've been coming to this restaurant since the early 80's..........the quality of food and the flavor has not changed in all that time. Every time I go, I get the same thing #4 with Clam Sauce
  • Hayacharm R.
    Hayacharm RJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ever since my sister first introduced me to this place, I start going there whenever I'm craving for their spaghetti. Carbonara is my favorite as well as the Napolitan or was it called Neapolitan. Lol
  • Hayacharm R.
    Hayacharm ROctober 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Carbonara speciality spaghetti is good! There are different kind of spaghetti. Lunch time can be a long wait. It's a small restaurant but serves a really good food :) try it.
  • Eric C.
    Eric ChoiJanuary 19, 2013
    They no longer bake/sell their bread inhouse. Portions are smaller, but still well worth the price. 2 salads and 2 entrees with add-ons less than $30.
  • Scott C.
    Scott CrowellApril 29, 2012
    Don't come for fast service because it doesnt happen. New diners wer being served before us, but do come for the food. Fantastic Japanese pasta, full kitchen on view so you can watch them make it.
  • Kana T.heart icon on user image
    Kana ThompsonSeptember 4, 2012
    Definitely my favorite spaghetti restaurant. I've been loving the Garlic Beef + Italian Sauce, the $1 salad, and the bread for years! I can't wait to come back next~ :)
  • Jessica G.
    Jessica G.December 5, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Love the spaghetti, $1 salad, and homemade bread here more than anywhere in the world. Coming from someone who lived in Italy and loves Italian food, that's saying a lot. SMALL place, so come early.
  • Michael J.
    Michael J southbayfoodies.comJanuary 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Spinach with bacon and butter is the best! Carby, but it's light and you still get some protein and veggies in. :-D
  • Junko O.
    Junko OgawaSeptember 27, 2011
    Get the Italian Beef with PINK sauce (mix the white & red sauce). It's an extra dollar (i think) but it is WELL worth the $$. And definitely the $1 salad.
  • Dao T.
    Dao TranMay 12, 2011
    My favorite is their original spaghetti with egg and bacon. Get the large its worth it. Homemade bread and dollar salad are really good. If you are really hungry then go for the big steak meal.
  • Arnaud R.heart icon on user image
    Arnaud RéautéNovember 10, 2015
    Amazing mix of italy and Japan with delicious spaghetti dishes, great bread
  • Kimai
    KimaiJune 27, 2012
    They know my order as soon as I walk in, lol! that's how much I love this place. it's a fusion mix of Italian & Japanese pasta dishes!!! yuuummmmm
  • Joy
    JoyJuly 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Spinach & bacon spaghetti, bread & $1 salad are my go tos. Great meal that's inexpensive
  • Greg
    GregDecember 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The carbonara is always excellent and despite its price, the $1 salad is also very good.
  • Michael J.
    Michael J southbayfoodies.comSeptember 21, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Sit at the bar for a view into the super tiny, super efficient kitchen.
  • Janet T.
    Janet TomMay 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Uni pasta & spaghetti Bolognese is delish! Best Japanese pasta place in LA!
  • Sam C.heart icon on user image
    Sam CSeptember 15, 2013
    try the cod roe and seaweed spaghetti
  • Gigi 💋
    Gigi 💋November 22, 2011
    Go early. You are sure to wait for a table! The clams w garlic sauce is a must try!
  • Scott M.
    Scott McFaddenDecember 24, 2012
    Best sea urchin and squid spaghetti. Add the oyster mushrooms.
  • George K.heart icon on user image
    George KikunagaJuly 23, 2013
    Garlic Beef and One Dollar Salad amazing combination!
  • Steve G.heart icon on user image
    Steve GeeJune 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Spaghetti al dente style, dollar salad, and bread here are amazingly delicious!
  • Marivic N.
    Marivic NietoNovember 8, 2013
    Order their specialty the seafood spaghetti its the best !
  • Cheryl N.
    Cheryl NesbittAugust 21, 2013
    Dollar salad and the hot garlic with daikon and mushrooms(get it with shoos added)!
  • Ara C.heart icon on user image
    Ara ChoAugust 13, 2018
    Uní pasta, spaghetti and fresh bread
  • Stephen Y.
    Stephen YeeMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Dollar salad. Gotta have your veggies. At a ducket; they almost pay you to eat it. Lol. ;)
  • Melvy H.heart icon on user image
    Melvy HurtadoAugust 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Luv luv and luv there spaghetti carbonara soooo good!!!!
  • JTheart icon on user image
    JTApril 19, 2016
    really good japanese style pasta
  • Ava M.
    Ava MiyazakiSeptember 22, 2010
    Carb lovers heaven. Favorites are the vongole, carbonara, cod roe seaweed uni squid pasta
  • Janet T.
    Janet TomAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the spaghetti meat sauce and the $1 salad! yum!
  • Regina F.
    Regina FloresNovember 22, 2014
    Steak dinner special has always been my favorite. Tgif!
  • James G.
    James GarciaJanuary 31, 2012
    bread! Go for it and try the Sea Urchin!
  • Hin T.heart icon on user image
    Hin TsangMarch 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    JAPANESE clam sauce with shiitake and shimeji
  • paul S.
    paul SugiuraMarch 26, 2010
    Go to Spoon House and get the $1 salad. Be open minded...my favorite pasta is the corn beef and cabbage. Read more
  • Eric B.heart icon on user image
    Eric B.February 10, 2015
    Everything
  • JJ G.
    JJ GApril 6, 2013
    Spinach and Bacon with Butter
  • takishido n.heart icon on user image
    takishido nekoAugust 13, 2014
    On a quest to try everything on the menu.
  • Kaye L.heart icon on user image
    Kaye LimJune 24, 2016
    food and service
  • Tony M.heart icon on user image
    Tony M.December 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group as it's a small place.
  • Mark S.
    Mark S.June 10, 2016
    Japanese spaghetti!
  • Katherine K.heart icon on user image
    Katherine KooDecember 12, 2015
    Spaghetti and Steak
  • Sandie
    SandieJune 8, 2011
    the carbonara pasta was pretty good... I give it 4 stars out of 5
  • Annaliese N.
    Annaliese NielsenAugust 27, 2013
    Does this place have salad?
  • Lo L.
    Lo LoNovember 4, 2011
    Bolognese is the best!
  • Annaliese N.
    Annaliese NielsenAugust 27, 2013
    What is this?
  • Jimson
    JimsonJune 30, 2010
    Yumm!! Cod roe with sea urchin and squid...
  • okineseheart icon on user image
    okineseFebruary 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    #4 w/clam sauce & $1 salad.
  • LoKa320
    LoKa320January 26, 2011
    $1 Salad is an awesome deal
  • Chris M.
    Chris MillerNovember 15, 2011
    #4 w shimeji +shiso
  • Alan H.
    Alan HaleJuly 10, 2011
    No oregano.
  • hustle f.
    hustle fighterMay 24, 2015
    定宿のホテルから徒歩1分。アサリパスタを食べたがアサリの味がしない気の抜けたパスタが登場。アサリじゃないのかな?水もマズい。どうにも空腹ですぐ何か食べたい以外は再訪なし。もしくはアサリパスタが外れか⁇
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