The Loft Hawaiian - Torrance

American, Casual, Catering
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The Loft Hawaiian

The Loft Hawaiian
3.8 / 5 (954 reviews)

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**Dine-In Dilemmas at The Loft: A Mixed Experience**

The Loft, a long-standing favorite for Hawaiian comfort food, faces mixed reviews following its post-COVID adjustments. While the counter service and generous portions still entice diners, the recent transition has led to concerns over service quality. Guests report long wait times and forgotten items. However, the menu remains robust, featuring satisfying dishes like island fried chicken and hearty beef stew curry, often considered great value. Despite some negative experiences and inconsistencies, many appreciate the fresh, authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Old loyal patrons and newcomers alike seem to have their highs and lows at this beloved eatery.

Last update: 07.04.2026 from: Glen

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 954 reviews
glen-inokuchi
10.06.2025

I have always enjoyed the food from here. Even when it was in Torrance on Hawthorne years back. The Island Fried chicken is my favorite, but the Kalbi, Katsu Chicken and Charsiu Chicken are close behind. I also enjoy getting the Chinese Chicken salad fora meal every once in awhile. This place is good to eat at but I see lots of people getting the food to go. The take-out lineseems to always be busy. Oh I don't get appetizers a lot from here but of course the Spam Musubi is good and I enjoyed theKalua Pig Egg Rolls. If you have room the Jello Cheesecake is delicious and reminds me of my grandmother's dessert. Update11/30/2020 During this shelter in place during COVID-19 I've eaten here about 2 times a month at least. Since they were doinglots of take out before this thing they do it well. Also they are really organized and are running smoothly. Note -Only takingcredit/debit card. Please support them, the food is good, good portion size and the staff are nice. Update 11.10.22 Sadly it'sbeen a few months since I've been here to get food. There are a few changes since the last post. You can now enter therestaurant. They no longer have a cashier outside. They seem to have streamlined the menu a bit. It's still pretty much to-goonly but they are allowing people to eat in the restaurant. Unfortunately it's not the same as before. They moved the boothsaround and some are gone. I hope they are only doing this to keep the restaurant going. They are still only takingcredit/debit and no cash. Please come and patronize them, they are worth it.

brian-yokota-farmer4
10.06.2025

Great Hawaiian food. Good service with friendly staff.

timothy-shintani-hor
10.06.2025

Place was nice and clean the service was a little slow but the food was tasty, portions were small. The boy that took our order was kinda rude for some reason from the get go. Maybe go again if he not waiting or just order take out to try the differentitems on the menu. I love hawaiian style plate lunch places cause I'm from Hawaii wish that boy would have had more Aloha inhim.

marcos-regalado-3
10.06.2025

I've been coming here for years during my lunch break from work, I've recommended this place to all of my coworkers but it's apparently gone down hill the last time I got take out...they charged me 22 dollars for a few bites of Korean BBQ beef which wasdry and paper thin and a few bites of bacon fried rice had a couple pieces of bacon....I guess I won't be coming back..

asitha-kaduwela-1
18.12.2023

For the price, you certainly get a generous portion of food, and the quality is impressive. I had the beef stew curry paired with chicken katsu. The only downside was that the macaroni salad was a bit bland compared to other spots nearby. One interesting addition was the crumbled packet ramen in the cabbage salad—while it seemed unusual at first, I actually enjoyed it because it added a nice crunch. If you opt for a larger portion (around $13), you're basically getting two meals, which is an excellent value.

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You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The premises in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The place accepts the common credit cards.

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