Way better than I remembered. The new chicken dish was very juicy. I don't know why we haven't been back since last time. The fried rice was great without protein. Laura was attentive and the vibe was hip without being too much. read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Gorgeous restaurant, very upscale feel. Food was great my classic old fashion was yummy. The atmosphere however was a bit off there was a large group of about 8-10 people that were screaming at each other I couldn't hear my friend speak and she couldn't hear me and were were 2 ft across from each other. I'm surprised the restaurant didn't ask them to keep it down or leave. Other patrons were complaining, we asked to move tables that help very minimal. read more

Azabu - Classic Old Fashioned - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Had dinner on Valentine's Day 2025 it was a prefix menu . Not going to lie but it was hectic . We ended up being there for about 6 to 7 hours total . They were over booked but even then food was amazing. read more

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Great sushi, great drinks, great ambiance! Def recommend this place for a great date night! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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We got service from Pedro at the sushi bar seating area. He was very friendly and attentive. Food was great! Would return again!

Came here for my birthday and Our server was Rashad(sorry if I misspelled it) and it was such a great experience. Not only did he give great recommendations but the food was so tasty. We orders the lobster rolls, ceviche and cucumber salad as appetizers and then we finished off with some sushi rolls. The geisha roll was definitely our favorite. The end of our meal consisted of a complimentary matcha icecream with fruit (absolutely delish & toddler approved). The murals painted on the walls were beautiful and the ambiance in all gave it a fancy dining experience however, there's no need to come too fancy. We will be coming back. Thank you azabu for making my bday experience so wonderful and amusing read more

Azabu - Cucumber salad - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Me and my fiancé came to this place to kill some time before an event and we're so happy we did! The food and drinks were delicious, our waitress Christine C. and the sushi bar chefs were very nice and helpful, and we loved the art and decor if the place! We're definitely coming back read more

Azabu - Scallop Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Back again after a long day at the office. Just came for a beer, this time I tried Asahi Beer, now is one of my favorites Service like always at the top, everyone is super nice and welcoming. To my surprise I had JJ again as my beer server and he is the one that recommended the Asahi. I heard there is a new manager, his name is Stephen, I mentioned about doing a get together with my group of friends or family before Christmas and he showed me the private room for special private gatherings. I have to come back to eat soon. I recommend Azabu. read more

Azabu - Azabu Beer - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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From left to right: Philadelphia street, Azabu crunch, Geisha Rolls were delicious! the drinks were sooo good! We ordered the pretty Ricky drink! We are definitely coming back! Our waiter Diego was the best, super helpful. We love the vibes here read more

Azabu - From left to right: Philadelphia street, Azabu crunch, Geisha Rolls were delicious! the drinks were so good! - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Azabu - 10/10 Food was amazing. Love love love the sashimi pizza. Great vibe. So chill at night. Service was great. Thank you Diego!!! read more

Azabu - matcha yuzu lemonade - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Food was delicious! Their cocktails were even better! Thank you so much Diego for the recommendation and the great service! We will be back read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Food, cocktails, and service is always great. My friends and I have had the pleasure of having Diego as our sever a few times, his recommendations are spot on. Highly recommend. Great little spot in Whittier. read more

Diego we very knowledgeable and recommended the best drink and food.. will be coming back

This place is definitely for the foodies out there. I'd start out by recommending the Wagyu dumpling starter. Whatever they put in that sauce is almost enough to cause a foodgasm. The roll I had, called the Geisha was really tasty, and whatever that stuff is that looks like super finely shredded onion rings really elevates the dish. I have to say though, the highlight of the evening were the desserts and the drink. Not too sweet and great mix of textures. read more

Azabu - Dessert and a drink - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

How to date night out with my hubby! He took me to Azabu! Which is the perfect setting for a date night.... I definitely will be coming back with friends !!! The ambience is so perfect for a romantic dinner!!! The food is amazing. The quality is so perfect. My only complaint is the rice was a tad a bit soggy and a little bit on the vinegary side. For the class in the price point, I was expecting better, it's really important to get sushi rice perfect or it kind of ruins the dish. The service was amazing. There was one guy working two full rolls of tables and he was fast and efficient. He gave out the best pointers, and he gave out the best suggestions for drinks. He was super friendly, super motivated. You can tell he really liked his job. For a packed night they were fast and efficient! I suggest this place and I cannot wait to come back !!!. read more

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Our first time here. Service was great, wait wasn't too bad, and staff were friendly. We had the shrimp and crab legs and it was delicious! We'd definitely come back and also recommend this place to family and friends! read more

Food is great! Ambiance is relaxing and service is wonderful! Not to mention the drinks are fantastic! This has become a regular spot for me and my husband! read more

I was pleasantly surprised with my dining experience at Azabu! The food was amazing, the drinks were stronger and tasty, and my service was superior. My server Martin was truly the highlight of my visit. He was knowledge or the menu and options, patient, lively, and I could truly tell he was committed to ensuring my entire experience was 1 of 1. Martin has definitely raised the bar for what customer centered excellence should look like. read more

Came in for a date night, the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the ambience was very romantic and the staff they were welcoming and friendly. We ordered a bunch of delicious rolls and the smoke old fashion was beyond yummy. The presentation was beautifully done. If you're ever in the area in Whittier, you definitely need to stop in. They take walk-ins, but you should definitely make reservations. Parking can be a little tricky as they have parking on the streets, but there's also a parking lot to the right of the restaurant. Overall, such an amazing experience definitely would like to return back here. I had such an amazing time that I forgot to take pictures of all the delicious food that we ordered in the drinks so definitely will come back. read more

I went to Azabu and it was awesome! The food was super fresh and tasted amazing. The people working there were really nice too. Our waiter was Diego who was friendly and suggested the best food. read more

Azabu - Raw - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Not too thrilled with service. First time back after being sold to new owners...so it's been some years! Trendy look. Music playing. Great presentation of food. But I'd much rather be eating at a more traditional looking sushi spot, with a cozier feel, while I eat a hand roll that's tastier. Poor job on a salmon skin hand roll. read more

We had reservations at 5:30 and arrived at 5:15 and were sat immediately. We sat by the door which isn't an issue, but the frantic hostesses and possibly manager were constantly slamming the door as the cold wind kept breezing through us. Granted we asked to be moved when we sat at 5:15 but they refused as the whole restaurant was still empty. The server stated that " they were a little overbooked today" so they would not be able to move us. Our server did not explain to us that the pre fixed menu was SHARED. At other restaurants the appetizers are often shared but then entrees would be per individual, hence why they put "or" between the entrees choices. Making it seem as if each customer gets his/her own choice. He did not once explain anything or how the Valentine's day prefixed menu worked. It took us after our appetizers, did we question if the Denver wagyu, 8oz steak, is also shared. Over years of experience, I've noticed a common trend for a pre fixed menu is supposed to sample various dishes throughout their menu, although smaller portions, but be a complete meal. Not 2 people sharing 4 pieces of wagyu each.... also overcooked. They had the audacity to charge $125 per person for a single steak, handful of friend rice, 6 Brussel sprouts and 4 shrimp dumplings. We asked another server why our denver steak did not come out on a sizzling plate like we have seen on YELP. She stated that the pre fixed denver steak is pre cooked on a normal plate with butter in a tin sauce bowl. I wish I could give this place 0 STAR When our server put in our dessert order it took 40 min for our ube cheesecake to come out and our chocolate strawberries were MELTED. Our server then never gave us utensils and I had to walk up to the kitchen to demand utensils. I am allergic to peanuts; when i asked our server if there were nuts in the brownie bites, he said he'd check and never returned. Walked by us multiple times almost ignoring us. We just asked for our check to get out as fast as possible. Not once did our server check on us or apologize for the delay or inconvenience. Our whole dining experience took almost 3 hours for not even food for TWO PEOPLE!! This place was god awful and I will never recommend this place to anybody. read more

Azabu - this is what we waited 40 min for.... - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Absolutely love the vegan sushi options. I've driven by here so many times in uptown whittier, I'm glad I finally got to try this place for dinner. Came during happy hour 4-6 everyday. The husband got a cocktail that was absolutely delicious! We also got the wagyu dumplings from the HH menu. A complete delight, perfect contrast of yuzu to the richness of the a5 wagyu. A very nice little treat. I came for some vegan sushi. I really loved plant lab in highland Park and was devastated they closed. So I saw azabu had vegan sushi on a menu, five months ago. They've changed their menu a bit, but now they can make almost anything on their menu into vegan. I chose something off the old vegan menu, the baked scallop roll. And it was really tasty. I personally love scallops, and these vegans one were quite comparable. The use of the soy and the almost crispy texture on the outside was a very unique and successful creation of scallop that wasn't just mushrooms lol. The flavors were on point, no seaweed on this roll, but black/purple rice was used. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're craving some high quality sashimi, sushi, cocktails, or even vegan sushi. read more

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Truly a delight. From service, to food, drinks, and atmosphere... we've always enjoyed our time here. The Denver roll, King roll, and fish ceviche are amazing. Not to mention they have caviar! I'm in! Toddler parents, they were able to give us some basic fries to satisfy the littles. ;) read more

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Beautiful place, good atmosphere. Everything was amazing . Sushi was so fresh. Our server Diego was great. read more

Great service! Highly recommend coming here the servers are exceptional. We came for dinner and it wasn't too busy we were able to sit down quickly. The food was tasty and fresh. The place is very cute and nicely decorated. Will definitely be back! read more

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First time here. We had such a great experience. We went on a Wednesday night, very mellow night but the staff was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable oh their menu. All the alcoholic beverage we tried were amazing. Drinks 100% delicious all of them. It wasn't a bust on Wednesday night, not loud etc but I highly recommend making reservations especially for the weekend. Everything we tried was delicious. Some items on the menu are overly priced but everything was great. read more

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Food was good. Portions were small. Drinks had good flavor! I feel like it's a little pricey for what you're getting; but, everything is now! The first impression of the place was not great...not sure if it was the manager ? But when we walked up he pulled the hostess to the side of the stand & began talking/ correcting her in front of us, which is very unprofessional & then he proceeded to seat us, not her... we felt bad for her bc she was embarrassed... We sat near the sushi bar which looked fun, we'd sit there next time! Our waiter was great. The staff is incredibly attentive. Plates & glasses are cleared quickly, even other servers would pick up plates for our waiter. It was nice. We'd definitely go back for a date night. read more

Azabu - The forbidden rose - okay, don't recommend bc of the huge ice rose... it hits you in the face when you're getting to the last drop LOL - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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I had such a great experience at Azabu, Diego was so accommodating! He offered to take our pictures and he thoroughly went over the menu. I recommend this place, everyone was so friendly and the food was amazing ! read more

Azabu - matcha drink, pomegranate drink andmint drink - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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This was the 2nd time we were there. And this time we went for happy hour....The appetizers were delicious and amazing!!! The atmosphere was great! Joseph the bartender remembered us from a few months ago. I would go back again..... read more

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If you're planning to visit, I'd highly recommend that you make a reservation, even for a middle of the week. We came on a Thursday and around 7 p.m., it was pretty busy. As for the experience, service was good but not over the top. The ambience really isn't great for little kids but it's fine if you bring children and if you do, you want to ask for the side that's on the same side as the sushi bar and not the drinks bar. There weren't any low-lights other than the fact that it took a long time to get some of our entrees. The first few came out pretty quickly but after that, we waited about 30 minutes for the rest of our food. Then after that, we ordered a dessert and waited another 15 minutes for that. In terms of food: Very good category: Tuna tataki, denver wagyu carpaccio, carpaccio sampler, charred Spanish octopus (a little on the small side and it comes with a sauce that adds a little kick to it, very tender and flavorful though), lobster roll (one of the better rolls I've had), on the half-shell kushii oysters (great presentation) Good: bluefin tuna and salmon tartare was good. Denver wagyu...wasn't quite as mouth melting as I expected it to be. Good flavor, good presentation but a little disappointing when you consider it's supposed to be wagyu. It does come out a little on the rare side but you can continue to cook it on the hot stone plate that it comes out on. Meh: wagyu dumplings (kind of disappointed with this one, probably wouldn't order again), lobster tail (ala carte) was a little on the dry side. Lastly, the Sushi Dragon was pretty impressive. Although I would've like it if it had a few more options rather than the so pieces of the same thing. In hindsight, I would've spent the $250 on other ala carte sushi options instead but it was nice experience. Desserts were good and they provide a free yuzu cheescake for birthdays. We also got the berry ice cream martini. I think they mistakenly added a vanilla ice cream martini that we didn't ask for but in the grand scheme of things, $9 is not a big deal. Lastly, they automatically added a 20% service charge to the bill which was a surprise, so be forewarned. read more

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The food was so delicious and presentation was 10/10! Very welcoming staff as well. read more

One of my friends suggested that I try Azabu at Whittier, so I took a friend there to celebrate her birthday on Thursday night. We did make the reservation before going. And we got our table right away once we arrived. I like the restaurant and bar's atmosphere, very romantic and relaxing. The food here was great! We tried VIP Nigiri Sampler ($55) was excellent, very fresh. Bluefin Tuna Sashimi ($28) and Yellowtail Sashimi ($22) were fresh and great! Sashimi Tacos ($22) was great. Wagyu Dumplings ($20) was ok to me, I didn't really get this dish's soul. Denver Wagyu with hot lava stone ($50) was good, but just a little bit over cooked to me. For the drink, Yuzu Call Her ($15) was great! For the dessert, Ube Japanese Cheesecake ($15) was fantastic. It mixed well with berries and bananas. Since it's my friend's birthday, they proved us a complementary ice cream Martini Matcha, which was excellent! The service was excellent! Our server was very attentive. he answered our questions patiently and never forgot to check our table to see if we needed any help. I believe there are some regular customers dining next to us, and the onwer came and greeted them and chatted a little bit as well, very nice. Even though it was my first time visiting there, the owner still came to our table and greeted us , which was very thoughtful. We will definitely recommend this restaurant and probably will come back on the weekend to try more dishes and drinks next time. read more

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Our first time here for "date night" and we absolutely loved it! We walked in and were sat down immediately. All the staff was AMAZING! The food came out so fast and it was delicious! We honestly were treated like if we were family! Can't wait to come back! read more

Azabu - Sushi Rolls and Spicy Edemame - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Joseph gave us the best service ever. Very attentive. great recommendations and our glasses were never empt. We will be back. Food was amazing as always. read more

Came here to pick up a phone order, paid for my food, Steven the manager acted as if he didn't want to give my change from my order, and Michelle the host, seemed to be in LaLa Land after me asking her if I can have some sauces for my order. So, this is my first and last time here! Neither of them seemed helpful at all. So,they can keep this bullshit! read more

Came here for a birthday and it was such a great experience! The place have great decor, great vibes, and great music. It was during happy hour (5-7pm Tues-Thurs) so we were able to try multiple things on their menu without it being too pricy. Spicy Citrus Yellowtail Carpaccio, fried rice, crunch roll were all very yummy. The seafood pasta was decent but on the lighter side. This was during a weekday night so it was easy to find parking on the streets. Service, quality, and ambience was all great too- will recommend to check it out ! read more

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food and service were immaculate. the service here was very professional. the mood of the place was dimmed with candles and paintings which you can. very very professional where i felt i needed to tuck in my napkin. the food was good. and water was always refilled. i recommend this place if anyone lands a first date. read more

We came in for dinner with an 8:30pm reservation on a Friday night. Parking: $10 valet Ambiance: Swanky, stunning decor, clean, nice crowd, not too noisy, good for occasions/couples/friends/drinks/dinner/happy hour. Wait time: We waited almost an hour to be seated with a reservation. The hostess told us we would be seated shortly as the couple in front of us will be leaving shortly. We decided to wait and have a drink at the bar. As 50 minutes passed, we saw the couple she's referring to ordered another steak entrée. They're definitely not leaving any time soon. My friend had to check on our reservation, and that's only when we got seated elsewhere. Drinks: We had the elderflower martini and tequila and soda. Both were good and strong. At the table, we got another round of tequila and soda and sweet sulka (just okay). Food: Appetizers- wagyu dumplings (very good) and plain edamame. The kitchen was backed up, so again, another long wait. Main entrée: The king sushi roll (delicious), airline chicken breast (dry, dry, dry; disappointing), another order of wagyu dumplings, and yellowtail roll (just okay). We were also offered several off the menu options. We did not wait too long for the main entrées to arrive this time (thank God). Service: Our waitress, Christina, was pleasant and very knowledgeable with her recommendations. Our water was always filled, and she constantly checked on us. Bartender was quick to give us our drinks. The hostess was nice but she forgot about our reservation. It would be nice if she kept us updated about the seating situation and more aware that we've been patiently waiting for too long. Price range: From $5 miso soup up to $250 omakase. Overall, I give this restaurant an honest 3.5 stars based on my experience. I will be back to hopefully see a much better experience since this place has so much potential. read more

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Food and service was great! Our server was attentive and the music was on point. Diego was our server and he was so nice.