The original Torrance branch has much more authentic ambience and the food seems more carefully prepared. The Santa Monica branch is more harried, therefore service is less attentive, plus it's invaded by the hipster crowd (from Los Feliz?)! Honestly, the plates are way too large to be pub grub but for the most part the food is wonderful. I would stay away from the spring rolls, though.
Pros: Food, Ambience, Parking (Torrance)
Cons: Crowded (SM), Parking (SM)
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