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18605 S. Western Ave. Torrance, CA 90504

310-523-3233

http://www.kingshawaiianrestaurants.com

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BEST 50TH STATE DATE PLACE
Award Winner 2009

18605 S. Western Ave. Torrance CA 90504

Cuisine(s): American, Asian, Bakery, Breakfast, Pan Asian, Pan-Asian, Specialties, Traditional

Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-9pm, Fri-Sat 7am-10pm

Price: $ $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Catering, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: None

Parking: Lot Available, Street

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Lovers of all things Hawaiian flock to The Local Place, a cafe just off the 405 freeway in Torrance. A side venture of the bustling King's Hawaiian bread-makers, the lines at The Local Place are as long as they are swift. Quick breakfast sandwiches are the popular choice inside the cafeteria-like space, since the stiff metal chairs don't really entice you to stay long. But don't be fooled by the savory bento box options or cheap loco moco; it's the bakery section you're after. Hawaiian Paradise cakes offer candied guava, passion fruit and lime all on the same chiffon cake, while seasonal shortcakes and tiramisus are the perfect dessert to take home -- along with a dozen of those sweet King's Hawaiian rolls.

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The Most Underrated Pie In L.A.: The Poll

By Besha Rodell | Mon, December 10, 2012

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2009 | BEST 50TH STATE DATE PLACE

The Local Place is the more casual of the two South Bay restaurants associated with sweet bread makers King's Hawaiian. Located on Western Avenue in Torrance, near the 405, this restaurant has lengthy lines, but the service is quick. Breakfast is the best bargain, with Spam and egg musubi for $2.05 and breakfast sandwiches for $2.85. For lunch or dinner, the Porky Boy combo ($5.95) consists of a good-sized pork sandwich on a fresh, sweet roll with fries and a drink. Specials, which include... More »

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Main Menu

Pupus Appetizers
The Perfect Way To Start Your Meal. Or, Come In For An Evening With Friends To Share A Pupu Or Two. Our Pupus Serve Two Or More.

$8.75

Kalua Nachos
our kalua pork makes a big difference. served on crisp tortilla shells and topped with kalua pork, black beans, jack cheese, and drizzled sour cream. comes with guacamole and spicy pineapple chutney.

$13.95

King’s Hawaiian Platter
a sampling of our favorite island-style appetizers. ahi poke, fried calamari, kalua nachos, spam musubi, and sesame chicken wings. served with our favorite sauces.

$9.95

Sesame Chicken Wings
the secret to these deep fried wings is the family recipe for the sweet sesame sauce. served on a bed of ramen salad.

$7.75

Fried Calamari
lightly battered and breaded calamari served with cocktail sauce and our own sweet and sour sauce.

$10.95

Ahi Poke
we only use sushi-grade ahi tuna in our poke! ahi, green onions and white onions mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, hawaiian rock salt, seaweed and crushed red chilies. served over freshly chopped cabbage.

$7.95

Colossal Macnut Onion Rings
we’ve topped ourselves with this one. a generous portion of colossal rings, plus a delicious macadamia nut recipe that makes these the tastiest rings around. served with bbq sauce and ranch dressing.

$5.45

Spam Musubi
our original, popular spam musubi recipe. sliced and fried spam wrapped in rice and sundried seaweed with sesame seed seasoning. a generous portion (8 pupu-size pieces)served with sriracha and teriyaki sauce.

Salads and Soups

Cup $2.95
Bowl $3.95

Soup Of The Day
ask your server for today’s featured soup. portuguese bean soup is offered daily.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.75

Paniolo Bbq Chicken Salad
a feast for any paniolo (cowboy or girl). take our famous huli huli chicken and add it to a salad of lettuce, baked beans, tomatoes, avocado, corn, cheese, onions and cilantro.

$3.75

Hawaiian Dinner Salad
hawaiian fried noodles and mandarin oranges on a bed of crisp lettuce. served with an exotic plum sauce dressing.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.75

Somen Salad
asian noodles with sliced lettuce, tomatoes, char siu, kamaboko, green onions, eggs, cucumbers and shrimp. served with sesame soy dressing.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.75

Chinese Chicken Salad
our special blend of shredded chicken breast, oriental seasonings, rice noodles, green onions, almonds and mandarin oranges served on a bed of lettuce.

$3.75

Traditional Dinner Salad

The Hawaiian Connection
Hawaii Has Changed. The Population Is Representative Of More Countries Than Ever Before. So The Islands’ Chefs Are Exploring New Foods With More Flavor, With A Mix Of Cultures On Every Plate. And That’s What We’ve Prepared For You Too. Attractive New Foods That Are Your Connection To The New Hawaii. Enjoy.

$14.95

Hawaiian Seafood Soup
a hot and sour masterpiece. udon noodles, fish, shrimp, clams, mussels, dashi, and island seasonings.

$12.95

Coconut Shrimp Skewers
generous skewers, each coated with panko and coconut flakes. served with a spicy cucumber relish, ramen salad and steamed rice. a drizzle of our special sauce and our homemade sweet and sour sauce make this dish super delicious.

$13.95

Macnut Curried Mahi Mahi
at last! a mahi mahi for lovers of curry. our mahi has a breading of curry seasonings, panko, and chopped macadamia nuts. served with our own curry sauce, pickled baby bok choy, and sweet potato hash.

$12.95

New Seared Albacore Salad
a generous portion of seared and sliced albacore seasoned in a spicy rub and served with our own ponzu dipping sauce. accompanied by fresh baby greens tossed in ponzu vinaigrette, topped by crispy red onions.

$14.45

New Miso Salmon
one of the new favorites of hawaii’s chefs. but our miso sauce is a unique king’s hawaiian blend. served with steamed rice and baby bok choy seasoned with soy sauce, butter and lemon.

King’s Hawaiian Bowls
All Are Served On A Bed Of Steamed Rice, With Seasoned Vegetables.

$8.95

Teriyaki Chicken And Vegetable Bowl
a perfect marriage of the most popular foods in hawaii. stir-fry vegetables, teriyaki chicken and steamed rice.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.95

Spicy Beef Bowl
our special marinade gives this grilled beef a luscious flavor.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.95

Macadamia Chicken Bowl
crispy fried chicken, garlic sauce and chopped macadamia nuts…a very special treat.

Full Size $9.95
Medium Size $7.95

Hawaiian Orange Chicken Bowl
crispy fried chicken seasoned with passion and orange juices. topped with toasted coconut. you’ll love the hawaiian touch.

Noodles And Fried Rice
Our Saimin Noodles Are An Exclusive Recipe, Made Fresh In Our Own Dedicated Saimin Facility.

$7.25

Saimin
hawaiian style noodles in a seafood broth with char siu, diced green onions, scrambled egg and kamaboko.

$10.45

Spam Musubi And Saimin
our popular pupu pairs up perfectly with our saimin.

$8.75

Won Ton Min
four pork filled won tons, char siu, chopped green onions, nappa cabbage, scrambled egg, kamaboko, and hawaiian style noodles in a seafood broth.broth includes msg

$7.25

Fried Noodles
pan fried saimin noodles with bacon, char siu, kamaboko and green onions.

$6.25
With Teriyaki Chicken $7.25
With Portuguese Sausage $7.45
With One Egg Over Easy $7.25

Fried Rice
seasoned rice stir-fried with green onion, kamaboko, bacon, egg and char siu.

$7.25

Kim Chee Fried Rice
it’s our own fried rice mixed with delicious spicy kim chee.

Sandwiches
Served With French Fries Or Potato Macaroni Salad, With Fresh Fruit Garnish And A Dill Pickle Spear.

$10.95

Prime Rib Sandwich
a generous portion of sliced prime rib on a fresh bun with au jus and horseradish.

$8.25

Paniolo Bbq Kalua Pork
pulled kalua pork topped with one of our colossal macnut onion rings and bbq sauce. it works perfectly on our king’s hawaiian sandwich roll.

$8.95

Club Sandwich
sliced breast of turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato. served on our famous king’s hawaiian bread.

Burgers
Served With French Fries Or Potato Macaroni Salad, With Fresh Fruit Garnish And A Dill Pickle Spear. All Burgers Feature Angus Beef, On A King’s Hawaiian Sandwich Roll.

$7.95

Our Burger
with lettuce and tomato.

Cheese $0.95
Mushrooms $0.95
Bacon $1.45
Avocado $1.25

Build Your Island Burger

$9.25

Oahu Burger
sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon and swiss cheese.

$8.25

Teriyaki Burger
with lettuce and tomato. topped with a pineapple ring and teriyaki sauce.

Side Orders - Rice, Potatoes, Noodles

$1.25

Steam Rice

$2.25

Fried Rice

$2.25

Mashed Potatoes

$2.75

French Fries

$2.25

Sweet Potato Hash

$2.95

Chow Mein

$2.95

Chicken Long Rice

Side Orders - Salads, Vegetables

$1.75

Potato Macaroni Salad

$1.75

Ramen Salad

$2.25

Hawaiian Coleslaw

$2.75

Lomi Salmon

$3.95

Fresh Fruit Bowl

$2.25

Kim Chee

$2.25

Spicy Cucumber Relish

$2.95

Stir Fry Vegetables

Side Orders - Meats

$4.50

Lau Lau

$4.95

Kalua Pork

$4.95

Huli Huli Chicken

$3.25

Portuguese Sausage

$3.25

Fried Spam

1 Pc $1.95

Coconut Shrimp

2 Pc $3.75

Coconut Shrimp

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The Local Place

18605 S. Western Ave. Torrance, CA 90504

310-523-3233

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By Besha Rodell | Mon, December 10, 2012

2009 | BEST 50TH STATE DATE PLACE

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