From California Post · · 1m 20s
After 45 years, Senfuku turns off the lights
A San Pedro sushi bar that fed the same families for four decades serves its last plate on September 16.
In brief
A San Pedro sushi bar that fed the same families for four decades serves its last plate on September 16. Senfuku's last service is September 16, open until 10 p.m., and the closure is a retirement, not a failure. Originally reported by California Post.
A 45 year run ends
Senfuku Japanese Restaurant in San Pedro is closing after 45 years. Owners Helen and Yoshi Kikuchi are retiring, and the doors shut next Wednesday.
The owners behind the bar
Chef Yoshi Kikuchi has stood behind that counter serving customers for 45 years, with Helen running the room alongside him.
More than a restaurant
The family said goodbye on Instagram, calling the place a second home where they celebrated milestones and made friendships that outlasted the meals.
“It was where we spent our days, celebrated special moments, made lifelong friendships”
From 1974 to 6th Street
Senfuku first opened in 1974 and moved to 380 W 6th Street in 1982. The menu stayed simple: rolls, sashimi, combination sets, chicken and beef teriyaki.
Regulars became family
Helen Kikuchi told ABC 7 that customers turned into friends who traded invitations to each other's celebrations. Charles Bukowski ate there too.
“There were many, many customers who became friends and we went to their celebrations”
One last late night
Senfuku usually runs 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., but stays open until 10 p.m. on September 16. It follows Ta-Ke Sushi in LA, closed in April after 43 years.
The big picture
Senfuku's last service is September 16, open until 10 p.m., and the closure is a retirement, not a failure.
