Rolling Hills Plaza permeates with a number of casual dining options. The popular shopping center in Torrance, California, caters to eclectic tastes, housing everything from Japanese, Indian, Greek or diner-style American among others. Visitors may not find much five-star seating here, but most places will more than satisfy an empty stomach for continued shopping in the plaza.
A Japanese noodle house with a menu so artfully crafted it might shame its competitors. The flour for the buckwheat and soba noodles are shipped directly from Japan, and all of Ichimi Ann's noodles are made fresh daily. Guests enjoy large bowls of noodles served with accompaniments at very fair prices.
2537 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, CA 90505
310-784-0551
ichimiann.com
Like a dependable friend, Mimi's is there for comfort and familiarity. Menu options for the national chain, though not terribly innovative--potstickers, crab cakes, artichoke dip--are crow-dpleasing. Wine specials can be found during the week, and Mimi's makes breakfast, too.
25343 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-326-4477
mimiscafe.com
Privately owned Greek lunch houses punctuate the corners of strip malls throughout our country. Daphne's Greek Cafe, however, has taken the quaint, culture-comfortable trend and turned it into a small, but respectable franchise. All the usual suspects appear on the menu, including gyros, kababs and pita sandwiches, and the restaurant is very kid-friendly.
25362 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-534-8383
daphnesgreekcafe.com
Specializing in Northern Indian cuisine, Kabab Curry's consistency wins the hearts of locals. Though management changes hands semi-frequently, the restaurant produces favorites like chicken masala and tandoori chicken. True, more authentic Indian spots exist in the area, but Kabab Curry is a quick fix to satisfy your hankering for makhani or naan.
25332 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90505
310-539-0171
kababcurryofindia.com
