Cars & Katsu Brings Cars and Japanese Comfort Food Together in Gardena

Gardena Russell Nomura and Yoshiko Oest September 14, 2026

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Mr. H’s Lunch Place – 16010 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249

Cars and Japanese comfort food come together at Cars & Katsu, a new monthly event at Mr. H’s Lunch Place in Gardena. The first Cars & Katsu takes place Sunday, September 20, giving local car enthusiasts and food lovers a chance to meet up, check out the cars, and enjoy lunch at this neighborhood Gardena restaurant.

Mr. H’s Lunch Place will have its full menu available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM during the event. Whether you are coming specifically for the cars, stopping by for katsu, or want to do a little of both, the casual daytime event is an easy way to spend a Sunday in Gardena.

Cars & Katsu is especially geared toward the local South Bay community, with Mr. H’s inviting neighbors from Gardena and Torrance, as well as students from nearby El Camino College, to join the event. You do not need to bring a car to stop by, so anyone interested in checking out the gathering can come by for food and see what shows up.

One thing to keep in mind before heading over is parking. Mr. H’s parking lot is limited to approximately 30 spaces, so guests attending with friends are encouraged to carpool. Additional parking may be available in the surrounding area, but visitors should pay attention to posted parking restrictions and be respectful of neighboring businesses and residents.

The September event marks the beginning of what Mr. H’s plans to make a monthly Cars & Katsu gathering. For anyone who enjoys local car culture, Japanese food, or discovering something new happening in Gardena, it could be a fun addition to a Sunday afternoon.

We love finding events that bring together local businesses and the people who live around them. Cars & Katsu feels especially South Bay, combining Gardena’s food scene with the area’s car culture in a casual neighborhood meetup. It is exactly the kind of local find that reminds us why We Love South Bay Local.