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    Akinori Sushi

    4.7 (158 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Sharon W.

    Stumbled upon Akinori one day and we had a great lunch! The chirashi was very fresh and the dry aged kanpachi yuzu truffle oil was delicious! They dry age alot of their fish so it gives it a different texture and taste. Our waitress was super friendly and hope to come back soon to try their omakase. There's also plenty of street parking right outside the restaurant.

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    Gus K.

    One of my go to sushi spots when Kisen, Shinkai or Masamitsu are too busy! My some of my friends say this is a cute date spot. But I enjoy going to the sushi bar and drinking my sake with'em and having the sushi snack here in my peace time. On the North bound side of Colorado Blvd right next to this psychic shop. Closest cross streets are Colorado Blvd & Rosemead. Cute little sushi shop. I am impressed with their food and service though! It's a two way street on Colorado but from my personal experience you can find street parking right in front of the shop no problem. One door is both the entrance and exit so it might feel a bit cramped at first and if they don't greet you and seem busy.. well accept that fact that they are BUSY AF! That's right! Call ahead and see if you can reserve a table. They only have between one to three sushi chefs and one server so patience is necessary here. Like I said.. cute spot inside! Not much space but it is clean and simple. Not many tables, small sushi bar and restrooms back in the hall. You will be passing their aging fish machine in the little hall. Food? Why yes, it is bomb! AND fresh! Think Jack in the Box.. they don't make it until you order it! Haha Well they also special in dry aged sushi in house so some of the raw fish you will be getting won't have that fishy taste and it will be more buttery, more firm and less chewy! Not sure if I explained that right :P They started dry aging about a year ago. It's one of the few spots I know that have warm rice when you order the sushi. Service! When they have time you will get your usual restaurant service. Being greeted, asked for drinks, drinks dropped off, asked for ur order & receiving. All the workers here are simply nice and friendly! Thank you for being so fun & giving good service Eda! Thank you Tom for making really good sushi and being so nice! Klans! Always good chatting with you! Keep working hard bro!

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    Doreen T.

    We've driven by Akinori many times and finally decided to try it. It's a very small space with about five bar seats and a handful of two-top tables. I wouldn't recommend it for large groups, four people is probably the max. We visited on a weekday for lunch and were seated right away. The two of us shared the agedashi tofu, Brussels sprouts, fresh mountain roll, salmon sampler, and a negitoro roll. To be honest, the portions felt quite small, or maybe we're just big eaters? Because we finished everything almost immediately. We could've easily eaten a second round, but it would have been way too pricey. Service was friendly and parking is street-only. We couldn't figure out what language the workers were speaking, but definitely not Japanese. Overall, the experience was fine but not particularly memorable.

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    Scott L.

    High quality sushi bar that's been open less than 2 years. Akinori has dry aged fish which like beef, is fish with reduced moisture that brings out the flavor of the fish. They have different cuts of tuna which they have aged. We had Dry Aged Toro and ChuToro, which were buttery smooth. Also had Sear Albacore and the Akinori Sushi Roll. We also liked the Miso Cod Dinner and Agedashi Tofu, their version of the latter is less battered than other places. Good service from Quon who was the one server in the restaurant. Sushi bar has room for 10+ diners. Street parking only. Can be pricy depending on what you order.

    Sashimi Combo
    Jerome M.

    Great service and sushi was delicious. Trick or treat roll was really good and had a little kick to it. Fried vegetable tempura was also done really well with a good variety. The sashimi combo was good and it came with soup, salad and rice. Overall good place.

    Seared Salmon Capaccio Sashimi
    Jane K.

    Wow, I randomly found this place on yelp and I am so thankful I did because my friend and I had the most awesome lunch today on a Friday around 3 PM. It's a very small petite restaurant very cozy but the fish quality really blew my mind !!! We started off with a salmon carpaccio and a dry aged kanpachi with Yuzu !!! These were so beautiful plated and opposite in flavor profile, but so delicious. The bluefin sampler is out of this world!! Every bite melts in your mouth!!! I will come back just for this! We sat at the bar and the sushi chef just gave us recommendations and we would order through him! It was really lovely I highly recommend this place I am definitely coming back! What a gem! 10/10

    Yellowtail Serrano Sashimi
    Nnnnnn A.

    Akinori is my favorite Japanese sushi store if you are craving, oh trust me this is the place to visit. You will enjoy some of the freshness and more satisfying quality dry aged fish. This place is not too crowded lunch dinner weekend weekdays and that one you know what you to do. Come check out and support local small business to keep their great food running

    Ika, Shiso no Hana
    Gary I.

    Akinori is a small, cozy store front on a not too busy section of Colorado Boulevard just east of Rosemead Boulevard with street parking. Interior is a clean Japanese minimalist style that provides a serene appearing environment. Sushi bar and small tables that can be put together for a 6-8 person group. Huge selection of Californicized Sushi rolls with the usual suspects of Sriracha, mayonnaise, "eel sauce ". But there is a good selection of traditional Japanese Èdo Maè Nigiri hand molded Sushi and Sashimi sliced seafood. There are cooked foods like Teri Yaki's, Miso marinated Black Cod. The standard Japanese apps are also cooked for those who must have everything irradiated by infrared. 1) Calamari Fritti: Fried rings of squid and tentacles are thinly battered in corn starch. Really light crispy crust surrounds the delicate, lightly ocean sweet chewy flesh. 2) Ika Nigiri Sushi: The slice of white flesh Squid is an artistic exercise in Muki Mono, art of Japanese food carving. It is cut and feathered to look like frilly flower petals. Dark pink, ornamental Shiso flowers which are unusual to find in late winter contrasts to the whiteness of the squid along with a touch of green Yuzu Koshō paste made from fermented, salted Yuzu citrus zest & piquant green chiles. The squid has overall very excellent knife skills, but the squid itself was a bit mushy and lacked Hari, a toned, muscular firmness. Perhaps a short salt brine would have firmed up the squid. Shari, Japanese rice vinegar sprinkled cooked rice, was competently done. 3) Tonkatsu: Ton refers to pork. Katsu refers to Cutlet. The thick slice of pork is breaded with Japanese Panko to achieve excellent crunchiness. Pork is a bit fatty to add richness. Sweet porcine meat that will satisfy carnivores. Nice touch was placing a metal net under the Tonkatsu so the bottom of the Tonkatsu can breath out moisture without getting the crust soggy. Accompanying shredded Daikon radish provides a refreshing, cool, watery cleansing of the palate. Salad, Japanese Cucumber and yellow Daikon pickles, white steamed rice rounds out this pleasing all in one set meal. Akinori may not be the best that L.A. has to offer, but it is a great neighborhood find. There is something for everyone. I was particularly impressed with my Tonkatsu. 4- stars

    Toma C.

    This place was absolutely yummy sushi and sashimi. I hope they stay around. The spider roll was so yummy and delicate. The eel roll was simple it yummy yum yum. The salmon belly sashimi as off the chart. Flavor and texture was so good. They have really good if you're looking for a bargain. They had a roll I am sorry I don't remember the name of it but it was like spicy crab with salmon on the top with some delicious sauce. See my photos.

    May A.

    We've been to Akinori many times, and honestly, I was a little hesitant to post a review -- only because I didn't want this place to get too popular that we'd have trouble getting seats! But this restaurant truly deserves recognition. This sushi spot is absolutely amazing -- they serve some of the freshest fish for both sushi and sashimi, and everything is always beautifully prepared and presented. The restaurant is spotless, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. We actually stumbled upon Akinori earlier this year since we live nearby and thought, "Why not try it? It's just a stone's throw away." Ever since that first visit, we've been back many times and have enjoyed every single experience. Their sushi always looks incredible, tastes even better, and never has that overly "fishy" smell or taste -- you can tell it's top quality. There are too many great dishes to name because we've tried so many, and all have been consistently excellent. Chef Tom and his team are wonderful -- friendly, welcoming, and they always make us feel right at home. Akinori has definitely become one of our favorite sushi spots. FOOD: SERVICE: AMBIANCE:

    Pork Katsu Combo
    Siao Z.

    Food on pricier end but I suppose thats how all sushi places are. Most of the food tasted good though. The pork have some fat so its not just all dry. Maybe sashimi would be better next time rather than rolls.

    Vanessa D.

    10000% yes! The vibe, the staff, the food. A very small a cozy sushi place that gives Japanese vibes. There's plenty of street parking. You know they take their time with their rolls because it does take sometime for them to come out but they are worth the wait! We had the OMG roll which was phenomenal, fresh mountain roll and the 210 roll. I'll be dreaming about this place until my next visit.

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    Stephanie S.

    We went on a whim to this cute hidden spot off Colorado. The outside is nicely decorated as well as the indoors. We were welcomed on a Sunday at "linner" time and it was quiet and lovely. Later, more customers arrived and sat at the sushi bar and near the windows. Appetizers such as the cucumber salad (simple but yummy) and the chicken karaage were all delicious! The regular edamame was fine. We ordered the sashimi combo and the 210 roll-- all lovely portions. Clean and succinct services throughout our time there! Highly recommend and the rates were decent!

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    I had a very nice experience. The sushi is fresh very tasty. Good presentation and the tooth Sushi shave have great energy !

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    Great food with the great service!! Very conveniently located. All the waiter and sushi chef very friendly.

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    Excellent food excellent service. Very nice accommodations and delicious sushi. Nice background music playing but on a enjoyable level.

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    Haruka Sake and Sushi

    Haruka Sake and Sushi

    4.8
    (165 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    I called a week ago to make a reservation for 10 of us to celebrate our family members 75th…read morebirthday And I called to add 5 more they were able to accommodate us No problem and so nice and ask us not to worry she said I'll be working that day for lunch We all were so happy with such fresh fish and ingredient Great lunch and drinks and I ordered #2 with ribeye steak teriyaki and Tempera excellent Combo But oh my the beef short Kalbi ribs is my favorite My our nephew ordered that and that looked amazing next time They have the most delicious food we love good Japanese and Haruka hits all the boxes for us I'm glad our family enjoyed and laughed and had a good meals here We'll be back soon Excellent service And Excellent food This one of the most authentic Japanese food as you can get!!! And it's so clean and the ambiance is so Zen here

    So far so good! This…read moreis our first time here at Haruka Sake and Sushi and it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday evening. I ordered the omakase A which came with 8 different assortments of sushi and a spicy tuna roll. They look super delicious and taste just as good! The fish is just fresh and I'll definitely say the prices aren't too bad for a sushi restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is modern and minimalistic which gives a nice upscale vibe. The servers were very attentive and even cleared plates very quickly that were in our way. My husband works down the street and I am so glad we took a leap of faith and tried a new sushi spot!

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    Haruka Sake and Sushi
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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    4.1
    (466 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    This is what I was craving for. I got here right when they opened and didn't have to wait for a…read moretable. I got the premium tempura bowl. It comes with shrimp, fish, some veggies, and an egg. This was the first time at this location but I've been to their Torrance location. I like this location more just because it is closer to stores I go to. This location is smaller than the one in Torrance but since there wasn't any many people inside, it was still relaxing. The tempura was light and their side free pickled celery and ginger is really refreshing and add nice touch to the meal. I will be back the next time I'm craving this again.

    Got the premium tempura bowl, and it was kind of disappointing. The batter was not sticking to the…read moreshrimp nor the squid after biting into it. It kind of fell apart. There was also no crunch to it. I remember the Torrance location tempura had a very nice crunch, batter was light and airy, and it stuck to the food. The sauce is the same, as they put it in the rice instead of you dipping it into a sauce. I also got cold soba on the side since they can't substitute the rice for soba. Soba wasn't anything special. The noodles at the Torrance location is better I promise! The miso soup was okay, didn't really enjoy it that much. It's not your typical miso soup. It has mushrooms in it. The mushroom flavor was too strong for me. Service was meh since we sat down first, but they took the order from our neighbors before us. Their food came out first too. Most likely won't come back to this location again. Not sure if they just had an off day when I went, but I had a disappointing experience.

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    Mixed tempura
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    KazuNori | Pasadena

    KazuNori | Pasadena

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    KazuNori has become my daughter's favorite hand roll spot lately, and the rest of the family loves…read moreit too. The hand rolls are consistently fresh, delicious, and very reasonably priced. Our favorite is the Nagaimo hand roll--simple but incredibly refreshing and flavorful with the fish roe. The 4-roll set is only $20, which is an amazing value these days. They also allow some substitutions within the set as long as the replacement is of similar value, which is a nice touch. Service is always fast and efficient, making it an easy place for a quick lunch or dinner. I used to go to the original KazuNori location years ago, and this Pasadena location is relatively new to us. We recently started coming back because my daughter loves it so much, and I have to say I think it's even better than I remembered. The quality has remained consistently high, and it's now our go-to spot whenever we're craving sushi hand rolls. Highly recommended!

    Love love love Kazu Nori! I was so excited that they finally opened a location closer to me!…read more I've been here twice and have gotten the set of 5 both times. Very attentive staff - constantly checking in on you and refilling water as needed. Loved that the restroom had two separate soaps, one to use during your meal (unscented), and one to use after your meal (scented). Quality of the fish is great! One thing I always look for is good /fresh nori, perfectly cooked/seasoned rice, rice to fish ratio and they always deliver. Highly recommend - Price is pretty dang unbeatable for the sets or a la carte. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait! I also arrived on a Saturday at 11am and there was a short line, but I was promptly seated and served!

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    Yui Restaurant

    Yui Restaurant

    4.4
    (356 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We loved Yui. Bf & I got a massage across the street & decided to get Yui for dinner right after…read more We got a table outside which was perfect ambiance. We ordered so many things but the stand outs were the yellowtail collar, unagi sushi, soft shell crab, and sweet crunchy roll. Everything was so perfectly savory! The service was also really good, this is a sierra madre neighborhood gem.

    05/21/2026 Happy…read more20th Anibersary, AnneMarie! We had an excellent time, celebrating with a great lunch. I always start with Unagi, and theirs is one of the best that I have ever had. Large tender pieces of roasted Fresh Water Eel that are so tasty. Then it was on to the House Salad and Miso Soup. The salad is a mix of greens dressed with a light, sweet Vinaigrette. The Miso is so good here. Lots of Tofu and Seaweed is a super flavorful broth.....hot and delicious. My entree selection was the Chirashi Bowl....an assortment of Sashimi (Ahi, Albacore, Mackerel, Octopus, Sea Breen and Tamago) over a bed of Sushi Rice. All of the Sashimi was very fresh and super tender. AnneMarie got the 3 Hand Roll Lunch, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She got a Spicy Yellowtail, a Spicy Salmon and a Scallop Hand Roll which she raved about. This was my 3rd visit to Yui and I have been super impressed with everything so far but this time our service was not the greatest. She was not very attentive and kind of had an attitude. We kept having to ask the other server, Genki, for assistance. All in all, this place is an amazing Japanese/Sushi Restaurant, and I highly recommend it.

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    Counter seating at Yui
    Counter seating at Yui
    Chirashi ($50)
    Chirashi ($50)
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    Akinori Sushi - japanese - Updated June 2026

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