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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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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Super cute place (especially being in Whittier), looks like a place you would find in LA or something. Menu is pretty good! The drinks look very trendy. 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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

Great ambiance, great happy hour drinks and apps. We were missing an item from our app and didn't realize until looking at pictures. Reached out to management and they wrote us back quick- asking us to come back so they can make it better. Great service, great response - being in restaurant industry for 10 years it's refreshing to get great service from front and back of the house. I def recommend this spot. Cute for dates and family friendly - a must come spot .Havent had great cocktails AND great food in awhile. Thank you Azabu & staff for great response time and hospitality. Hope to see you soon. read more

Azabu - Rose sorbet with mezcal clarified for 6 hours to reduce too smokey, purple drink had gin I BOTH YUMMY drinks - 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

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

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

Everything here was fantastic. We were visiting from out of town and didn't have any expectations, but we were blown away. The vibe is trendy, modern and upscale. The service was attentive and friendly. All of the food was so so good. Prices are on the higher side, but everything was absolutely worth it. Some of the highlights were the baked crab hand rolls, the wagyu fried rice and the caviar-uni-toro. This is definitely a meal I'll remember for a long time. read more

All I can say is WOW! Every morsel of food we ordered was spectacular. Perfect size portions, the FRESHEST fish and all presented beautifully. Excellent service from every staff member we encountered. Absolutely stunning artwork, beautiful decor and perfect mood music encapsulates you while you dine. Fine dining like this can usually be found in LA or Malibu but I can not believe this is all in Whittier! a HIDDEN GEM! read more

Azabu - Oysters - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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First time visit, I really liked the ambiance and the service was great! Food was delicious. Small place but enough room for everyone to enjoy their meal and conversations. Also music was great and not too loud, so I was able to talk with family during dinner. I recommend read more

First time eating here and definitely was not expecting the vibes we witnessed! Take this as a sign to trust your gut and show up to a random location to eat especially late at night. After a long day of working this spot WAS THE CHILL, LAYBACK, VIBES SPOT! Our Waiter Rashad! Thank you for your excellent service and drink recommendations as well as your insight on food recommendations! Your check in and water refills were top notch! Thank you to the closing busser as well, quick on recovering plates and wipe down without asking! We appreciated that very much to just be able to sit at the table and enjoy our drinks after a fantastic meal! Overall experience 10/10! If you need a spot with low lighting, layback chill music after a stressful day of work or life attend here! Food was absolutely amazing! Quality of food was flavorful and filling without feeling gross after. We ordered: Truffle Fries Waygu Dumplings Fuji Roll Salmon Skill Roll Seafood Pasta Spicy Edamame read more

Found another cool spot in town to celebrate my double threes! Everything from the ambiance, style, drinks, food, and service, this place deserves 5s! They can get really busy (we've seen people wait) on the weekends so I made sure to make a reservation through their website (via open table). We got there early tho so we were able to enjoy the nice outdoor weather and sunset! we were greeted by the nice host, Ashley.. and a special visit from the previous, owner, Saito. To start, hubby got the Sumoki Pineapple. I asked our waiter, Patrick, for a suggestion for a sweet cocktail and he recommended Umeshu Sawa, which was really yummy. For appetizer, we got the Charred Spanish Octopus. For our mains, hubby got The King roll, while I leaned towards the Seafood pasta. The roll was not to my liking but Of all the seafood pastas I've ever tried, I think I can say that this was my favorite by far! Noodles was cooked to my liking (al dente) and the flavors were just yummm... ask for a spoon tho coz it can get really saucy... And of course, I asked if they have any Bday freebie! Haha They do! A yummy ice cream martini (choices: Mixed Berry or matcha) topped with the sparklers. We saw it charged on our check but our waiter caught it (he prolly saw us take a pic of the bill) and he asked them to get it removed, coz it did not reflect on our final number, which we appreciate so much! So he gets the difference and the 20% tip! Will definitely come back for a date night. ig/tiktok: @jhennybellyventures read more

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Ambiance is great, music is a vibe but also not so loud, so I can still have a conversation. Drinks were really good! All food we had was delicious. Our server Diego was awesome and made great recommendations! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Thank you Diego for being so sweet and kind! The food was amazing and the drinks were even better. Best server here! read more

Azabu - Had the best time with my girl tonight. Diego was so kind and sweet. Thank you!! - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Great sushi. Bougie atmosphere. Loved the cucumber cocktail. The every rose has it's Thorn cocktail was a bit weird... Edamame was delicious read more

Great experience ! I had a reservation but we found ourselves nearby a bit earlier and they took us in with no wait ! Food was great and fresh. Service was amazing as well and the ambiance overall is great. read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

The old adage, you get what you pay for. This place is expensive! However the nigiri is absolute perfection. If you get the premium platter you won't regret it. I've been here a few times and each time reminds me that the bill is worth it and they treated us well for my girls bday. read more

We had the most fabulous dining experience this Sunday evening at Azabu. Right as you walk in, the interior design is stunning. Everything from the vine walls to the velvet seating. And don't get me started with the bar top! The attention to detail with the design is impeccable Service: Diego was incredibly attentive with our table and provided amazing recommendations! He recommended cocktails that were fitting to each of our preferred flavor profiles. All of his recommendations from the craft cocktails to sashimi were wonderful! Diego consistently check in on our table and made sure we had a lovely dining experience. Drinks: I ordered the Sumoki Pineapple and it was both spicy and refreshing! It was a beautiful balance of spicy and sweet from the pineapple. We also tried the pretty Ricky which comes with tequila and guava. The cocktail was nicely sweetened from the guava and overall refreshing. Appetizer: crispy rice with spicy tuna is one of my favorite combinations so this was a must order! I could've eaten this all to myself with how delicious it was We ordered a sashimi platter recommended by our server and had so much fun tasting each sashimi. I typically stick with tuna or salmon, however, this beautiful plate of sashimi was too inviting not to try. I loved every. single. sashimi on there. The dish is served with spicy ponzu and FRESH wasabi that really elevated the dish Ube cheesecake: this cheescake was fluffy and decadent. The ube cream was delicate and not overly sweet. Our table really enjoyed this dessert Overall a 10/10 dining experience. This is the perfect place for a date night or celebration. read more

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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

We came on Valentine's Day & the service was exceptional ! Diego was our server and he explained the prefix menu and everything was amazing . Definitely will be coming back! read more

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Highly recommend it. Excellent service and delicious food. Snow crab hand roll and octopus are a must. Perfect for night out, date night, or special occasion. Beautifully styled and very clean. Can't wait to go back. read more

Azabu - Beautiful room for large groups or special occasions - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Love coming to Azabu. The service is always great and the sushi chefs make the experience even better. Christine is always so attentive whenever we dine in. The sushi chef Pedro has the best recommendations and is good for the laughs. It's our Friday night date spot, we always choose to sit at the sushi counter. We've brought a few friends to try and they walk out so happy. You should definitely try. read more

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I love this restaurant, One of the top Latino owned businesses in La count and souther California .will continue to come back and support read more

Azabu - It's a vibe - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Best food, best atmosphere, absolute best service! We celebrated my husbands bday and it was amazing. Recommend the smoked roll w asparagus, waygu dumplings and the waygu Denver steak on Lava Rock. Delicious and the service was above and beyond. Recommend read more

We had such an amazing time here for my birthday dinner party in the private room. The food and cocktails were amazing! Sushi was fresh and buttery! The tempura on the calamari was so light and fluffy, wagyu was cooked to perfection! Cocktails were also delicious and fresh!!! Ambiance/vibe is sultry, elegant, and classy. Bathrooms were very clean! Service was impeccable! They were very accommodating for our large group. I was even allowed to come in before my reservation time to set up my center pieces. When I walked in, they already had the table set with their beautiful gold chargers and plates. Shout out to Stephen and Rashad for their excellent service from beginning to end!!! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

We finally made it in. Food here is by far so good. Great atmosphere and really tasty drinks! I love coming here for happy hour (5pm-7pm) and trying new things off the menu! The octopus was so tender not rubbery what so ever 10/10 ‍ read more

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How do you auto charge 20% tip to a party of 3? Service wasn't great, food was good! I would come back if service was better!

My boyfriend and I came here for date night and sat at the bar. Our server/bartender was Joseph and he gave a really good recommendations from drinks to appetizer and entrée as well as dessert. He really made the experience better on top of the great food. Highly recommend This restaurant. Ask for Joseph for top tier service! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California