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Zam Zam Market is open for takeout and delivery.
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19 South Bay Restaurants to Explore While Social Distancing in LA

Decadent breakfast burritos, Hawaiian plate lunches, and Mexican seafood

by Cathy Chaplin
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Zam Zam Market is open for takeout and delivery.
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For South Bay residents staying “safer at home,” the options are plentiful when it comes to stellar restaurants offering takeout and delivery in the neighborhood. From decadent breakfast burritos to Hawaiian plate lunches and Mexican seafood, here now are 19 South Bay restaurants keeping everyone fed during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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The Serving Spoon

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Going strong for 36 years, the Serving Spoon is open for takeout daily. Settle into Southern classics like fried catfish, cornbread, and fried chicken.

1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 412-3927
(310) 412-3927
A plate of fried chicken tucked underneath a waffle from the Serving Spoon in Inglewood
The Serving Spoon
Cathy Chaplin

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Coni' Seafood

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Coni’ Seafood is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and delivery. Just about everything on the Mexican seafood menu is fantastic, especially the grilled snook and drunken shrimp. Ordering extra rice is a must.

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 672-2339
(310) 672-2339

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The Slice & Pint

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This pizza and craft bear specialist is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery. Priced at $49, the family meal is a great deal and includes pizza, salad, meatballs, and cheesy bread.

130 W Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 648-8479
(310) 648-8479

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Zam Zam Market

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Cult favorite Pakistani restaurant Zam Zam Market is open for takeout and delivery through DoorDash and Postmates. Sample the city’s best biryani and lamb pulao Tuesday to Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

13649 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 978-1927
(310) 978-1927

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Al-Noor Restaurant

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Open for takeout, curbside pick-up, and delivery, this Lawndale gem offers great takes on Indian classics, as well as rarer dishes like the Pakistani nehrani — a braised beef shank topped with fresh ginger and jalapeno and served with a wheat flour paratha.  

15112 S Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-4700
(310) 675-4700

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Tofu Village

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A solid takeout option for steaming bowls of Korean tofu stew served in hefty portions —each one is good for two meals.

15128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 527-3737
(310) 527-3737

Yuk Dae Jang Gardena

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This up-and-coming Korean chain specializes in yukgaejang, a spicy Korean beef noodle soup, that is optimized for takeout during the pandemic. Also available are frozen four-packs of soup for later.

15420 S Western Ave ste b, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 400-7743
(310) 400-7743

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El Pollo Inka

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El Pollo Inka continues to serve Peruvian classics like roasted chicken and lomo saltado to South Bay residents through the pandemic. The restaurant is open daily for takeout and delivery.

15400 Hawthorne Boulevard Corner of 154 th St. &, Hawthorne Bl, Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6665
(310) 676-6665

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Kotohira Restaurant

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Specializing in udon noodles and Okinawan dishes, Kotohira is open for delivery and takeout. The lunchtime bento, which comes with a small bowl of noodles, chicken, fish balls, tempura, fried mackerel, and raw tuna, is a particularly good deal. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

1747 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-3966
(310) 323-3966

Manhattan Beach Post

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Chef David LeFevre and team are open daily from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery. In addition to MB Post’s greatest hits, the restaurant is serving up ever-changing family dinners that feed four to six people.

1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5405
(310) 545-5405

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El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos

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El Barrio is offering online ordering for takeout and delivery. Everything on chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro’s menu is tasty and GMO-free including mulitas, quesadillas, and tacos.

1505 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 564-6222
(310) 564-6222

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Aunty Maile's Hawaiian Restaurant

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Both Aunty Maile’s locations are open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The extensive menu features crowd-pleasing favorites like loco moco, kalbi short ribs, and furikake shrimp.

19106 Normandie Ave #2, Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 819-8314
(310) 819-8314

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Mickey’s Italian Delicatessen & Liquor Store

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Equal parts marketplace, deli, and pizza spot, Mickey’s is open for takeout and delivery. The cold cut sandwiches tend to travel well.

101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 376-2330
(310) 376-2330

Inaba Japanese Restaurant

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When it comes to Japanese comfort food, it doesn’t get any better than Inaba. Order scratch-made tempura, soba noodles, and sushi for takeout and delivery daily.

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-6675
(310) 371-6675

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Phanny's

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Redondo Beach’s Phanny’s is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serving perfectly crafted breakfast burritos.

1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-5141
(310) 540-5141
Holding breakfast burritos, cut in half.
Phanny’s
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King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant

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This South Bay favorite is open for takeout daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Hawaiian Paradise cake is just about perfect for a birthday celebration during quarantine.

2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 530-0050
(310) 530-0050

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ICHIMI AN

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With the weather warming up nicely, Ichimi An’s cold soba noodles are just the thing to keep one cool. The PCH shop is open for takeout and delivery.

2537 CA-1, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-0551
(310) 784-0551

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

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No one does Cambodian comforts better than Phnom Penh Noodle Shack. The restaurant is open for takeout and delivery from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Mondays.

1644 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 433-0032
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The Chori-Man

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Humberto Raygoza is going strong in San Pedro and offering takeout and delivery. Open from Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chori-Man encourages online orders and pre-paying.

2309 S Alma St, San Pedro, CA 90731
(424) 287-2414
(424) 287-2414
Breakfast burrito from Chori-man in San Pedro
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The Serving Spoon

1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302

Going strong for 36 years, the Serving Spoon is open for takeout daily. Settle into Southern classics like fried catfish, cornbread, and fried chicken.

1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 412-3927
(310) 412-3927
A plate of fried chicken tucked underneath a waffle from the Serving Spoon in Inglewood
The Serving Spoon
Cathy Chaplin

Coni' Seafood

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303

Coni’ Seafood is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. for takeout and delivery. Just about everything on the Mexican seafood menu is fantastic, especially the grilled snook and drunken shrimp. Ordering extra rice is a must.

3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
(310) 672-2339
(310) 672-2339

The Slice & Pint

130 W Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245

This pizza and craft bear specialist is open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery. Priced at $49, the family meal is a great deal and includes pizza, salad, meatballs, and cheesy bread.

130 W Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 648-8479
(310) 648-8479

Zam Zam Market

13649 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Cult favorite Pakistani restaurant Zam Zam Market is open for takeout and delivery through DoorDash and Postmates. Sample the city’s best biryani and lamb pulao Tuesday to Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

13649 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 978-1927
(310) 978-1927

Al-Noor Restaurant

15112 S Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

Open for takeout, curbside pick-up, and delivery, this Lawndale gem offers great takes on Indian classics, as well as rarer dishes like the Pakistani nehrani — a braised beef shank topped with fresh ginger and jalapeno and served with a wheat flour paratha.  

15112 S Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 675-4700
(310) 675-4700

Tofu Village

15128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249

A solid takeout option for steaming bowls of Korean tofu stew served in hefty portions —each one is good for two meals.

15128 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 527-3737
(310) 527-3737

Yuk Dae Jang Gardena

15420 S Western Ave ste b, Gardena, CA 90249

This up-and-coming Korean chain specializes in yukgaejang, a spicy Korean beef noodle soup, that is optimized for takeout during the pandemic. Also available are frozen four-packs of soup for later.

15420 S Western Ave ste b, Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 400-7743
(310) 400-7743

El Pollo Inka

15400 Hawthorne Boulevard Corner of 154 th St. &, Hawthorne Bl, Lawndale, CA 90260

El Pollo Inka continues to serve Peruvian classics like roasted chicken and lomo saltado to South Bay residents through the pandemic. The restaurant is open daily for takeout and delivery.

15400 Hawthorne Boulevard Corner of 154 th St. &, Hawthorne Bl, Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 676-6665
(310) 676-6665

Kotohira Restaurant

1747 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247

Specializing in udon noodles and Okinawan dishes, Kotohira is open for delivery and takeout. The lunchtime bento, which comes with a small bowl of noodles, chicken, fish balls, tempura, fried mackerel, and raw tuna, is a particularly good deal. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

1747 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-3966
(310) 323-3966

Manhattan Beach Post

1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Chef David LeFevre and team are open daily from noon to 8 p.m. for takeout and delivery. In addition to MB Post’s greatest hits, the restaurant is serving up ever-changing family dinners that feed four to six people.

1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5405
(310) 545-5405

El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos

1505 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

El Barrio is offering online ordering for takeout and delivery. Everything on chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro’s menu is tasty and GMO-free including mulitas, quesadillas, and tacos.

1505 Aviation Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 564-6222
(310) 564-6222

Aunty Maile's Hawaiian Restaurant

19106 Normandie Ave #2, Torrance, CA 90502

Both Aunty Maile’s locations are open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The extensive menu features crowd-pleasing favorites like loco moco, kalbi short ribs, and furikake shrimp.

19106 Normandie Ave #2, Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 819-8314
(310) 819-8314

Mickey’s Italian Delicatessen & Liquor Store

101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Equal parts marketplace, deli, and pizza spot, Mickey’s is open for takeout and delivery. The cold cut sandwiches tend to travel well.

101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 376-2330
(310) 376-2330

Inaba Japanese Restaurant

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

When it comes to Japanese comfort food, it doesn’t get any better than Inaba. Order scratch-made tempura, soba noodles, and sushi for takeout and delivery daily.

20920 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-6675
(310) 371-6675

Phanny's

1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Redondo Beach’s Phanny’s is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serving perfectly crafted breakfast burritos.

1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-5141
(310) 540-5141
Holding breakfast burritos, cut in half.
Phanny’s
Wonho Frank Lee

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King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant

2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

This South Bay favorite is open for takeout daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Hawaiian Paradise cake is just about perfect for a birthday celebration during quarantine.

2808 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 530-0050
(310) 530-0050

ICHIMI AN

2537 CA-1, Torrance, CA 90505

With the weather warming up nicely, Ichimi An’s cold soba noodles are just the thing to keep one cool. The PCH shop is open for takeout and delivery.

2537 CA-1, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-0551
(310) 784-0551

Phnom Penh Noodle Shack

1644 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

No one does Cambodian comforts better than Phnom Penh Noodle Shack. The restaurant is open for takeout and delivery from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Mondays.

1644 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 433-0032
(562) 433-0032

The Chori-Man

2309 S Alma St, San Pedro, CA 90731

Humberto Raygoza is going strong in San Pedro and offering takeout and delivery. Open from Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chori-Man encourages online orders and pre-paying.

2309 S Alma St, San Pedro, CA 90731
(424) 287-2414
(424) 287-2414
Breakfast burrito from Chori-man in San Pedro
The Chori-Man
Matthew Holmes

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