I have been waiting for this place to open for months. Why? Sushi is my favorite type of food and AYCE sushi restaurants are best when they first open. Thus, the anticipation. After coming back from my trip to Asia, I am ecstatic that they are open. Finally! Now, sushi at AYCE restaurants usually are not the best, but this one is made to order. So the sushi comes out fresh. Nice! What is even nicer is that they are reasonably priced. And they have a good selection which is not common for AYCE sushi places. By now in reading this, you are probably asking how is the sushi? Honestly, you have to come in to judge for yourself. Here's what I will say. Today is my second visit in 3 days. As a retired person with no income, I need to watch my eating budget, especially when I eat out everyday. But I will say this place is worth price! Based on the one picture I attached, I was afraid I ordered too much for one person. Well, I finished all with satisfaction. This should tell you something. Now, I have to mention the service and ambience to highlight what Yelp wants me to say. The waiter is really nice and cares about service. The interior decor is pleasant and comfortable. Thus, the long time it took to finally open. Each day, my biggest question of the day is.... Where do I go for food? Well, now I have an answer. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Too much food for one person? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Came here at open on Sunday for the ayce. We were the first ones here. $39.99 adults $19.99 kids. Service was extremely fast and the presentation for our sashimi order was on one of those big boats. The sashimi that didnt fit on the boat came on ice in a big bowl. The fish's taste and texture felt very fresh. For the price, this place has my top spot for ayce sushi. Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back!! read more

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Checked out the new Dozo Sushi and Sake in Monrovia! They took over the old Mackey's location and the space looks great and nice interior with lovely Japanese decor. They are still in the soft opening phase, so they're getting settled in. Ordering is pretty high-tech; you use an iPad or QR code to browse the menu, which has a good mix of appetizers, sushi, hand rolls, and chef specials. We went for lunch and ordered a few things: * Lunch Special: Udon and Mixed Tempura * Seafood Dashu Soup: This was delicious, definitely a highlight! * California Roll: Honestly, the sushi rice was a little dry, but hopefully, that's just a soft-opening tweak they need to make. Service was good and efficient. Overall, not bad for a new spot finding its footing. Worth checking out for the atmosphere and the lunch deals! read more

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The best sushi in Monrovia, from Service to food, applause and please make sure to try this read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Best sushi in Monrovia, uncontested, the Dozo Wagyu roll is a piece of art. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

This is a conflicted review. I think for many people this may be a 3. But for specific sushi diners this may be a 4/4.5. Dined for Dinner on a Friday night 5/29/26. Pretty empty. Went for AYCE $39.99 per person. $19.99 for kids. I'll start with the highlights. The main waiter cares and wants to get things right. But I think the procedures set up seem inexperienced for a sushi restaurant. Example: No dish given to dispose of edamame shells. We ordered 5 miso soups, he gave 4 to the adults and skipped my son, then brought the 2 extra to another table I had to ask the waiter for a 5th for my son. 5/5 They use fresh wasabi. I was given a small quarter sized marble of wasabi. Noticed that it was chunky, not smooth. Tasted it and noticed it was fragrant but more subtle. I don't have too much experience with fresh wasabi, outside of restaurants that put it in the fish already for you. I asked the waiter and he said yes. Fresh wasabi. For an ayce? Wow. *Tip for owners* I read a review where they negatively judged the wasabi cause they though it was a cheaper version of the normally horseradish fake. sigh. the AYCE clientele, myself included may not full appreciate the subtlety that is freshly grated wasabi. I would give an optional charge for a fresh wasabi upgrade. $1-2 dollars. The fans will LOVE it for that price. Everyone else will happily enjoy their standard wasabi and it'll save you on the margins. 4/5 Homemade soy sauce? I believe this is what I was told. Again, like the wasabi, less punch, less salty, more fragrant. But also because I wasn't used it to, figuring out the wasabi soy sauce ratio for the fish was difficult --- cause at the higher end places they do this for you. 5/5 Sashimi Salad, big hit for my dad and wife. Basically a poke salad. Large chunks of Salmon, albacore and tuna on lettuce with a nice sauce. Easy to eat, good servings of fish. My dad ate a full dish by himself then shared with my wife. Size, big enough to share, small enough to finish on your own with no problem if no one else wanted some. I don't see myself ever leaving this place w/o ordering this more than once. 5/5 AYCE Sashimi. I thought there was limit at first. It said 1 per order. What it means is tell us how many you want, you get 1 for each you order. So, as pictured, my last round I order 6 salmon, 5 bluefin, 1 albacore, 1 yellowtail. I am normally not a fan on tuna I get in the US. It often tastes bland and watery, like a tuna popsicle. My wife loved the salmon, so think and fatty and buttery. Normal pieces, tasted almost like belly pieces. The bluefin though... oh wow, it was actually good. very good. Best pieces of fish the whole night. 5/5 Bluefish Tuna sashimi 4.5/5 Salmon Sashimi (my wife would give it a 5/5) I just had to rate the bluefin higher 4/5 Yellowtail 3/5 Albacore 4/5 Overall sushi was fine. Octopus was a bit think so a bit more chew but was fine. Rice serving is definitely on the smaller end. Fish size is medium but rice is small. *Feedback for owners* The no so goods. 3/5 Rolls. Sorry, I wish these were better. I tried to order things my parents and son would like, but honestly i didn't really enjoy most of them. Tried to find a salmon topped one for my wife and son, but almost all of them had spicy tuna or spicy salmon inside. If someone likes the taste of fish, why cover it up? If the fish is good, why cover it up? They have a soy mustard sauce on many of them. I'm not sure if this is standard or new to this restaurant. The flavor was fine... but overwhelming. My general critique on the rolls were the recipes were not balanced. Many foods has 2-4 subtle flavors paired with a sauce too strong or a flavor too strong. The bites didn't harmonize in my mouth. They often felt confusing or unclear. Yellowtail carpaccio had a jalapeno on it. The fish flavor lasted 1 sec, the jalapeno lasted 10. Just a spritz of spice was enough. It was a jalapeno seasoned with yellowtail. 2/5 Pacing was off. I saw this in another review and this is a good description. Miso soup and Edamame came out. Good. Then 3-4 rolls came out. Short ribs + beef teriyaki (son and mom). Udon came on. No sushi yet Tempura came out. 2nd Tempura came out. More rolls. long pause. Then once most of the hot stuff was cleared, the nigiri came out. I understand its an AYCE, but its a $40 meal. As a japanese sushi meal where the peak meal is a Omakase, it can go a long for the diner's experience to have a balance to the meal. 3.5/5 Short ribs and 2/5 Beef teriyaki was over seasoned in my option. Most will get them as sides, while they serve rice and udon, I would accompany them with rice generally. So being over sauced and over salted made it unappetizing to eat. Ribs were okay. 2.5/5 Edamame was overcooked? I think. Beans were missing a crunch. Not sure the cause. More mushy then crunch. Sashimi/Fish fan 4/5 - Try it. Rolls Fan 2.5/5 - Not yet. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - AYCE Sashimi. (Says 1 per order) I ordered 6 salmon, 5 bluefin, 1 albacore 1 yellowtail. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

I went during the soft opening so they were still working things out (paper cups) and not everything was available but I will say that they are off to a good start. I went here for dinner and the interiors are beautiful. Really nice and clean look. The staff instantly greeted us and walked through the ordering process, which is on an iPad like nearby Little Skewer. Once they fully open they are going to have a large menu, so I'm looking forward to that. The dishes we got were interesting. Some like my udon tasted like most Japanese restaurants except the dashi flavor was strong and the udon were really nice and chewy. Then some of the dishes like the beef tataki sort of tasted like it had a Chinese spin on it. What I really appreciated is the staff were very open to feedback and asked us how they could improve. I thought it was nice they want to make sure the customer is happy and even when I had suggestions that may not have made sense now that I think about it, they still listened to me haha. Plenty of parking. I hope this place does well, it's nice to have a Japanese place in this plaza. read more

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Don't go, don't ever gthe food is not good at all. And the own charge extra for not finished. I have never had this in Los Angeles.

I was craving sushi tonight, so decided to try Dozo since it was pretty close to my house. I ordered their Sashimi B Set for $48 dollars. For the price, the selection was pretty good and pretty fresh. I know they're on a soft opening right now because they're fairly new but I think they're a pretty decent place. Give them a try when you're craving some sushi. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Sashimi B Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

New restaurant in the plaza with little skewers and jims burgers. Staff was attentive and wasn't a wait to sit down. Prices were reasonable for a sushi place. Didn't do a full 5 star just because some pieces of sushi was okay and the chicken bento was okay. The chicken bento would say if they want to make it better to grill or cook the chicken skin a bit more so there is some crispness or a bit if char to it. That way it gives it a better texture that would make it better. Lots of parking in the plaza. The Naruto roll was my favorite roll that I got. read more

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Nice and tidy restaurant. Dropped by for an early dinner around 5pm on Thursday and was seated right away. My wife and I ordered the AYCE and while trying to figure out what to order a la carte for our 2 year old toddler the owner was kind enough to drop by and tell us we could just order some appetizers(fries, noodles, etc) off our AYCE menu for him. The quality of the sushi and sashimi was great for the price. I especially loved their salmon carpaccio and their sushi salad(felt more like a poke salad, but it was yummy either way!). read more

Late review... came here two weeks ago, and MAN! This place is insanely good. They have unlimited Sashimi for $39.99 per person, and the sashimi pieces are insanely large too. Typical AYCE sushi place are small pieces, but this place is whole other world! I'm coming back again next week! Definitely worth the price + quality. Oh and also, service and the ambiance is great too, which is a plus. read more

I recently visited this spot during their soft opening, and I was thoroughly impressed! Even though they are just getting started, they already have a solid menu with lots of great options. The food quality is excellent. We tried a variety of dishes, including the Gyudon (beef bowl), which was flavorful and generous with the meat. The tempura was perfectly fried-light, crispy, and not greasy at all. The sashimi salad was incredibly fresh, and the presentation on the Salmon Carpaccio and the Sashimi bowl (love the fried shrimp head detail haha) was beautiful. On top of the food, the service was awesome-very attentive. The dining area is also spotless and has a nice, clean ambiance. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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My wife and I tried this place tonight for the first time. The restaurant has been closed for four months and reopened two days ago. Not sure if there was an ownership change, but they have quite a few kinks to iron out. The atmosphere is very nice, with Japanese-style decor throughout the room. This may have been the best part of the experience. They only offer an "all you can eat" dinner option for $39.95 (kids are half price). The menu is exceedingly confusing. We were seated and offered a laminated menu with quite a few sushi and sashimi items along with soups, salads, appetizers, etc., plus a "brochure" with some of the same items on it, but also a few others (such as donburi). The brochure showed prices for each item, even though most of them were not a la carte options. Two paper lists of items in checklist format that may or may not be listed on the other two menus were provided for placing your order. Donburi and soft drink options incurred an additional charge, but everything else is included in the basic charge. Order as much sushi and sashimi as you like. We kept flipping back and forth between the two menus to see what we wanted, then tried to locate them on the paper lists, with varying degrees of success. After ordering soup, salad and a couple of rolls to begin with, we realized that we should have zeroed in on the more pricey items from the brochure to get our money's worth. The food itself was just OK. Seaweed salad was drenched in dressing, one of the rolls had a flavorless eel sauce pretty much ladled over it, and the wasabi did not have that familiar kick. Shrimp shumai was good. They used imitation crab in many of the rolls, not our favorite ingredient. Our server was very friendly. However, we think he forgot to tell the kitchen of a baked roll that we ordered, as it took nearly a half hour to come out. Pacing was also a problem. We got soup, then salad a minute later, then our first roll right after that. Wasn't sure what to eat first since they were all on the table at the same time. They don't have their liquor license yet, so it was a little disappointing not to have sake or beer available to us even though they were on the menu. All in all, with the high fixed price, confusing menu process and mediocre food offerings, this is not much of a value. We probably won't return. read more

The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are good. The service was really good and food came out fast and fresh. The spicy edamame was flavorful and spicy with lots of garlic. The crawfish tasted fresh and sweet. We will definitely be coming back and I have high hopes for this place. read more

This Japanese restaurant on the corner really exceeded my expectations. I originally thought it was just an ordinary place, but once I looked at the menu, I got really excited. There's a wide variety of options, the prices are very reasonable, and the quality is comparable to high-end Japanese restaurants in Old Town Pasadena. It's amazing--now I don't have to travel far anymore to enjoy great Japanese food! read more

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We went during their soft opening so the menus options were limited. The food quality was good. I liked the udon soup because of the lite flavor. The staff is very nice and open to feedback. read more

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Very fresh and sweet Great atmosphere bright and vibrant Came here for new years dinner made reservations and easy to reserve through phone call. read more

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Prices here are average. Katsu don was 12 and I think the tuna roll was 8-9? The tuna was different from other shops like a higher grade. The wasabi wasn't strong and nor was the ginger so no single ingredient was overtaking the other. Service was great, they have a grand opening on the 18th but I would come back 100% when their menu is fully opened. Or a soft opening with little present options, it was great. read more

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My family and I really enjoyed our dinner here. The menu offers a nice variety of dishes, and the salmon tasted very fresh. I was particularly impressed by the Gyo Don. The vinegar seasoning in the rice was excellent and added great flavor. We enjoy supporting new small businesses when they deliver a quality experience, and this place certainly did. We look forward to coming back soon. read more

New restaurant. Only soft opening right now. But it's good, the atmosphere and service is good. Medium price and good quality read more

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This is the first time that finish the whole chirashi bowl. The rice is soooo good and the soup of the ramen is fantastic. My kids said the mango rolls are the best one. I can't believe we have such nice sushi place in neighborhood!!! read more

When you walk in, it's bright inside and clean. There are tables for groups and for 4s. You order off an online menu and it's quick to come out. The waitress is very nice and my family enjoyed the food. read more

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This was my friends and I first time here. Starting with decor and design. Omg this place was super freaking cute! The food was absolutely delicious I think I ordered like 8 different things and all of it was exquisite. Joanna was very attentive and super nice and patient with our group of 10 friends. Definitely will recommend to others and will be coming back! read more

The reviews are friends and family for sure... never in my life have I ever eaten frozen sashimi and the ankimo was a solid block of ice... just shows their fish/product aren't fresh and are frozen. Service was slow. I haven't seen seen one happy customer leave this place. The table next to us left 5 pieces of a cut roll on the table and left... never coming back. They need to improve badly in terms of food quality read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. The quality of the sushi is outstanding--fresh fish, well-balanced flavors, and great attention to detail. Service was warm and professional, and the atmosphere feels clean, modern, and relaxing. You can truly tell they care about both food and customer experience. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to friends. read more

We went tonight to try the new restaurant. We had a dragon roll, gioza, and vegetable tempura. Tasty. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant has a pleasant feel. read more

This sushi restaurant is absolutely amazing! The ingredients are extremely fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The fish is tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly seasoned with just the right texture. The chefs are clearly skilled and attentive to detail. The atmosphere is clean and comfortable, and the service is friendly and efficient. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone who loves sushi. read more

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Hands down one of the best sushi restaurants I've been to. High-quality ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and excellent presentation. The service was fast and friendly, and everything tasted amazing. I will definitely be returning and recommending this place to others. read more

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My wife and I went to the soft opening, and it's a good place for some nicely priced rolls and specials. They have a variety of Japanese items, from udon, ramen, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, chirashi dons, unagi dons, and more. The Grand opening will be on Dec 24th, and the staff mentioned that they will be open Dec 25th Christmas (2025). The vibe is nice and chill, so I'd recommend any one reading this to give it a try! read more

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Great new sushi spot, server was very friendly and food was delicious. Had 4 rolls and total was under $60 including drinks, very large portions and quality fish. Will definitely come back! Only suggestion to the owner is please put descriptions of your rolls on the menu, it's hard to tell what's in them and had to keep asking the server. read more

This place is a great find. The interior design caught my eye and the selection and service are great.

such great service/ fast service and the food was a 10/10 the server Joanna was so wonderful read more

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The flavors are thoughtfully crafted, with each dish offering a unique and memorable taste!

Excellent service and good quality sushi. Great ambience and decor. All the food was super fresh and premium quality, and the service was extremely generous with complementary sides and drinks for their soft opening. Highly recommended for our Los Angeles County seafood enjoyers. read more