Cindy O.
12/12/2025
I often will stop by here to pick up food to go! We used to live closer and would frequent The Local Place. The food travels very well and I had a long drive back in traffic! I usually order...
King's Hawaiian - The Local Place
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(1,311)
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18605 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
History
The King's Hawaiian tradition began in 1950, when founder Robert Taira opened his first bakery in Hilo, Hawaii. After several years of success, Robert moved to Honolulu and opened the city's first combination bakery & restaurant. Although the bakery & restaurant became extremely popular, it was Robert's recipe for a unique Portuguese sweet bread that received the most attention from residents and visitors alike. This came to be known as King's Hawaiian Bread. In 1988 our bakery & restaurant opened its doors in Torrance. Our restaurants unique offerings of both tropical and traditional cuisine and fresh baked goods combined to quickly make King's Hawaiian one of the South Bay's best restaurants. To meet demand, in 2002 we opened our second Torrance location, a quick-service bakery & cafe. We call it the Local Place. It quickly found a following and has been extremely successful. Mahalo nui loa.
Specialties
We specialize in fresh baked goods and Hawaiian food. You can see more at www.kingshawaiianrestaurants.com
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Reviews
4.01,311 reviews
Ryan F.
11/20/2025
Festive decor for thanksgiving! We were served right away with a smile, and got checked out quickly. Our coffees came out quick; the mocha donuts were delicious. Next time we're in town, I'll be...
Deb H.
11/19/2025
Honestly this is the best Hawaiian food outside of Hawaii: especially for Kalua pork!!! No one in SoCal does a better Kalua pork nor better Hawaiian bread (this is the restaurant & bakery of the...
Charmaine P.
12/15/2025
We were visiting from Hawaii and just had to try how this restaurant stood up to how it is back home. It for sure is not the same but we still enjoyed the food. I loved their French toast and...
Nancy L.
10/12/2025
Whenever we are out in Torrance area we will always stop by The Local Place to get King's Hawaiian food. We love the fried chicken and the weekend only oxtail soup special. My kids love the spam...
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