Hisaya - Torrance

No joke, this place serves freshly roasted chestnuts in both Kyoto and Tianjin styles. This Japanese street food delicacy is usually only available in the fall, but luckily you can enjoy it year-round at Hisaya. The chestnuts come in three sizes that you can mix and match, and they are often roasted to order, so you may have to wait a few minutes. The Kyoto chestnuts are smaller, nutrient-rich, and dry, similar to ones you might find from a street vendor in Europe. Tianjin chestnuts, on the other hand, are larger, sweeter, and have a texture like a baked potato. I personally can't choose a favorite, so I always go for the mixed bag. While there are other items on the menu like drinks and cookies, I haven't been able to confirm their ingredients, so I can't speak to them. However, if you're a fan of roasted chestnuts, this place is a must-visit.

You can find freshly roasted chestnuts at this restaurant, either in Kyoto or Tianjin style. This Japanese street food delicacy is usually only available in the cooler autumn months, but luckily, it is always available here in Hisaya. The chestnuts come in three sizes and can be mixed and matched. They are roasted to order, so you may need to wait a few minutes. The Kyoto chestnuts are smaller, more nutrient-rich, and drier, similar to ones you might find from a street vendor on the east coast or in Europe. The Tianjin chestnuts are larger, sweeter, and have the consistency of a baked potato. Both varieties are delicious, so I always order a mixed bag. While there are other items on the menu like drinks and cookies, I have not made a direct inquiry about the ingredients and assume they contain milk as most Japanese confectionery does. Nevertheless, the main attraction here are the roasted chestnuts.

This restaurant specializes in freshly roasted chestnuts, offering them Kyoto-style or Tianjin-style. These Japanese street food delicacies are typically enjoyed in the fall, but can be found year round at Hisaya. Bags are available in three sizes and can be mixed and matched. The chestnuts are roasted to order, so there may be a short wait. Kyoto chestnuts are small, nutty, and dry, similar to those found on the East Coast or in Europe. Tianjin chestnuts are larger, sweeter, and have a texture resembling a firm baked potato. Both varieties are delicious, so I always opt for a mixed bag. While the menu includes drinks and cookies, I prefer to focus on the roasted chestnuts as the main attraction.