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Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop

Gardena

4.6 (916) diner $
Closed

Operating inside a bowling alley since 1948, Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop is a beloved historic South Bay diner celebrated for authentic Japanese-Hawaiian comfort food. Standout dishes highlighted by creators include the comforting oxtail soup with boiled peanuts and beef broth, along with the signature 'Hawaiian Royal' scramble.

Commenters overwhelmingly love the diner's menu, frequently shouting out staple dishes like the Hawaiian Royal, garlic chicken, bacon fried rice, and egg foo young. While general sentiment is intensely positive, at least one viewer questioned whether the meal justifies driving over 30 minutes.

  • Order the iconic Hawaiian Royal scramble with eggs, rice, chashu, and Portuguese sausage
  • Try the comforting oxtail soup made with boiled peanuts, veggies, and savory beef broth
  • Sample other popular favorites like garlic chicken, bacon fried rice, and egg foo young
  • Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of a diner operating inside a bowling alley since 1948

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Monday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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