3.5 stars Ichima is located in Pasadena and opened in 2005. It's in a plaza with ample parking and you can put your name on the Yelp waitlist. We came in on a Monday at 5pm and were seated immediately for a party of four. Our meal began with some miso soup which was okay. For rolls we ordered the spicy tuna roll ($7.50), salmon lover roll ($15.95) and the dragon roll ($16.95) which were both good. We also got a variety of nigiri and I particularly liked the salmon, the bluefin tuna, and the fatty tuna. Overall the fish was pretty fresh. They also have non-raw fish items like udon, baked rolls, and a variety of appetizers. It was fun that they sang happy birthday for those with birthdays and put on music on the speakers. read more

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Ichima has been a staple in my life since my high school days. Their seafood is always fresh and quality great. Their prices have gone up quite a bit over the years unfortunately, you're looking to spend around $18-$20 per item. I would really recommend their basics (nigiri, hand rolls, sushi rolls) over their chef specialty rolls. The chef specialty is always very saucy and ends up all tasting about the same. However, their salmon sashimi and hand rolls has always been great quantity and quality. Miso soup is also one free per person! read more

I came here for lunch on a Sunday not realizing that it opens at 11:30am instead of 11am. Luckily there are two benches in front of the restaurant in the shade. So we waited outside for 30 minutes before it open. My friend and I both ordered the bento box with teriyaki chicken and sashimi. All bento boxes come with either tempura or gyoza. It was good. We both enjoyed the food. The wait staff were not very attentive but we got our food promptly after ordering. read more

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Regular chirashi bowl had a pile of rice under 6 slices of raw fishes. It costed $36! read more

Ichima - This pile of rice had the quantity of 3 bowls. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

This little Japanese restaurant tucked away next to Bowlero is really cute and the food was decent. We came here on a Thursday night and it was still pretty busy, Fridays and Saturdays definitely has a wait. It was our first time, and we ordered a lot: the chirashi bowl, California rolls, a few different nigiri, hand rolls, and nabe w/ tempura. The nabe udon (hotpot with chicken) was my favorite dish. The soup was a little sweet, but so comforting for cold nights. We added on the mixed tempura which included a variety of perfectly crispy veggies (worth the upgrade!). The rolls and nigiri were good, and the chirashi was okay (there was waaay too much rice). On our way out, we saw a lot of tables with bento boxes. We'll be back to try the bentos next time. read more

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Many options. Welcoming. Fresh ingredients. Appropriately priced. Ample free parking. No problem pacing your stay

This is my favorite sushi spot by Pasadena. The new items, uni scramble toast and the toro toast were amazing. The restaurant was packed even on a Monday so making a reservation is highly recommended. The place was clean and we really enjoyed dinning in. read more

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nice go to place for japanese, we have been going since they first opened. reasonable price for good food that satisfies many palettes.

I came here with my daughter, a friend, and her daughter after a fun day of local tourism. This is the go-to spot for that family, so we happily obliged. We were greeted warmly and since it was kinda early on a Saturday night, we got seated right away. The ambiance is warm and the sushi bar guys will say their greetings. I enjoyed my katsu curry and my daughter got a dinner bento combo. She also got a bunch of hand rolls. The parking lot gets packed later on, so go early. Good food! I would go again. read more

Always good sashimi and rolls. Service is quick. Would prefer to have courses rather than all food at once.

My to go sushi place. Although the wait was a bit long, once you are seated, the service and food was great. It was our first time there and our usual spot had closed down, so we are happy to find it! You are able to join the waitlist on yelp which is amazing! And the ambiance is great. They all great you as you walk in and if someone has a birthday, they play a special announcement and clap along to the song. I tried the avocado eggroll and Ive been thinking of it since! Good thing they deliver cant wait to go back. read more

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I believe I've been here at least 5x now. Every trip so far, I've left satisfied. The restaurant is very clean and well kept, and the service is always excellent. I will say it now... don't skip on the Bento Boxes with the side curry! This trip, I got the 2 item bento (Pork Cutlet and Salmon Teriyaki) with mixed tempura and a side curry. Note: When you order the side curry, they will put the teriyaki sauce on the side. Mixed Tempura 8/10. Well battered and tastes amazing with the tempura sauce. Pork Cutlet 9/10. The Pork Cutlet was perfectly seasoned and super crispy. Salmon Teriyaki was 6/10. Pretty standard. (I definitely will be opting out of the Salmon Teriyaki next time, chicken is 100x better.) Side Curry was 8/10. Decently seasoned and goes well with all the meats that you can choose for your bento box. read more

Ichima - Lunch Bento Combo 2 (2 Items) Mixed Tempura Pork Cutlet Salmon Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great service! Used the Joined the Waitlist via Yelp and sat down right away. Great options and variety and everything so fresh! read more

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[星R]UNI SCRAMBLE TOAST*24. 95 脆皮面包配海胆炒蛋，据说是从圣塔芭芭拉运过来的，调味很cream，又是海胆又是鱼籽，不好吃都难 [星R] HA NA BI SASHIMI*52. 95 15块主厨精选什锦刺身（包括肥美金q鱼、琥珀鱼、三文鱼，以及黄尾鱼或黑鲷） [星R] GREAT FATTY TUNA ROLL 24.50 大份肥美金q鱼卷 24.50 蒜蓉、油菜、洋葱、日式腌萝卜。用芝麻油、芝麻、熔岩盐调味，TUNA大颗新鲜，包着金箔omg！绝绝子 HOTATE CRUDO*24.50 巨型扇贝、奇异果、柚子醋搭配酸甜可口，扇贝要足够新鲜，才能激发出水果和海鲜的奇妙风味 read more

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Los Angeles | Pasadena's Ultimate Sushi Spot - Ichima Hidden on Rosemead Blvd in Pasadena is a true hidden gem for sushi lovers: Ichima Japanese Restaurant Address: 325 N Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA From the moment you step inside, the cozy wooden furniture and warm lighting instantly create a peaceful, almost nostalgic vibe. It's quiet, elegant, and perfect for enjoying high-quality Japanese cuisine with a touch of ritual. Here's what we tried (and totally recommend!): Must-Try Dishes 1 Deluxe Sashimi Platter - A massive plate of premium sashimi so fresh it practically dances in your mouth. Featuring salmon, tuna, sweet shrimp, sea urchin, caviar, oysters, snapper, salmon roe... all beautifully arranged with twigs and flowers like edible art. Perfect for your IG feed 2 Seared Salmon Roll - Lightly torched for that smoky aroma, with a special house sauce. One bite and you'll be hooked. 3 Shrimp Tempura Roll - Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy inside, perfectly balanced with a sweet-savory glaze. Plus: their miso soup, pickled radish, and side dishes are all delicately prepared. Every detail feels thoughtful and refined. ‍ The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable--they'll even recommend seasonal seafood options. Whether you're out with friends, on a date, or dining solo, Ichima gives you that slow, satisfying food experience. Tips Before You Go * Definitely make a reservation--it fills up fast at dinner time * Bring your camera! The food is seriously photogenic * Average spending is around $50-$80 per person, and worth every penny for the quality If you're into beautifully presented, high-quality Japanese food, Ichima in Pasadena is a must-visit! read more

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You've been coming here for years under several management changes and I believe ownership over the years. We've noticed lately the service is not a spot on as it used to be. However, the prices and the food are generally very nice. very disappointed the last time I ordered a bottle of saki and did not finish it, I have never finished it. I asked for it to be wrapped up to go ( as I always do) and they told me that they could not do that. After our conversation with management They did end up, taking the sake off of our check because I was not about to pay for a bottle and only drink half. I enjoy saki with my leftovers. There are plenty of Japanese restaurants around, we won't be back. California open container laws (Vehicle Code 23222 & 23225): read more

Fresh sashimi! Always when I came to this restaurant, I could have fresh sashimi, no fish at all. Also love there vibe 、so cozy read more

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Always good here but mind who's on the sushi bar. Seems younger staff gets afternoon shift. Food still good but volume on smaller side. Love their spicy tuna salad and especially the miso soup - BEST ever read more

So good , staf very nice and friendly I'll back again for dine in , best susi and delicious read more

Ichima - So good ,, the staf very nice and friendly , - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of the best sushi in town! The service there is no much and the sushi is very fresh. Their uni is absolutely amazing they said the ones were sourced from Santa Barbara. Insane prices and loved every piece. They are generous on the prices and shout out to the services! read more

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The food came out nice and hot on a cold evening. Service was very quick and friendly. The restaurant was pretty quiet with a lot of people enjoying the evening, much appreciated. I've been here in the past and I've always enjoyed the service and food. I'm very very picky with sushi/sashimi but I will give this place a try very soon. read more

Ichima - Lunch Bento Combo 2 (2 Items) chicken and beef teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

Still very good. I can always depend on Ichima to serve good sushi. It costs a bit more but the quality is always on point. Plus they let me customize my sushi. Some places are very uptight and force you to eat the sushi the way they want and do not let you customize. This is why I go here. read more

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Unfortunately, although the service was quite friendly and ambiance was serviceable, the food quality, taste and freshness was lacking. Most notably, their namesake Ichima sushi set had several pieces of fish which were excessively "fishy" and likely beyond their prime, namely the tuna and salmon pieces. The spicy tuna pieces were edible but nothing special. The dinner was also priced on the higher end as well, without delivering the quality I was expecting from a reputable sushi chain. I hope this was simply an outlier, as they seem like a nice enough establishment. read more

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SO GOOD. Genuinely one of the best sushi spots in Pasadena. Their hand rolls are 10/10. I love going bowling in the same shopping center and stopping by for dinner! Service fast and everyone's so kind. read more

Eli was the most amazing server ever, from the start he showed us true hospitality. Glad he was our server, he gave great suggestions and they didn't miss. read more

Best Sushi and Sashimi in Los Angeles, Great quality fish and all the food from kitchen. R easonable price, Really recoment. read more

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I am a loyal customer of Ichima. This is where we celebrate a majority of family milestones and celebrations. The food is good and price reasonably. The greeters are very polite and friendly. However, for the past three occasions we visited Travis the only male server had a very bad attitude. He ignores our request for extra napkins or at all instances raises his eyebrow with contempt. We love going to this place but if management do not correct this issue, guests will leave with a bad experience overshadowing the other good things this place has to offer. read more

Great food & great service from Eli! Fish is very fresh, definitely recommend. Very welcoming atmosphere. read more

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3.5. It's solid. A friend took me for dinner, I liked the menu. We did the sesame chicken app but the chicken had a taste I didn't care for, like I could taste the dish rag. This was the only thing I didn't care for. My friend said he could taste it but it wasn't over powering like it was for my tastebuds. My absolute fave was the golden unagi roll. Yes, truffles got me, but they executed it in such a perfect way I could easily go back for another. That was the best thing. I had a salmon skin salad and it was fine but nothing was as epic as the golden unagi. I don't remember which roll my friend had, it was spicy so I didn't try it. He enjoyed it so there's that. I'd def go back and order a golden unagi to go. read more

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Had dinner with a gf and got the bento box. It was a lot of food. It is fairly priced. Service was great. Didn't feel rushed and was able to enjoy catching up. Love when parking is easy too. read more

The Jessica Alba roll was delicious, the miso soup was perfect, service was incredible. The ambience was clean, comfortable, and quiet. It was my first time here at Ichima and my bestie made sure we had beer and saki. Sapporo's and hot saki with sushi hit the spot at lunch. If you're local and in the area, this is a good sushi spot for a sit down. read more

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Love ichima! Curry is amazing. Sushi is fresh and good! Definitely come again! I can watch NBA too haha! read more

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Let me walk you through my trip to Ichima in Pasadena! When you walk if there's no wait you will go to a booth on your way to the booth you get greeted by the chefs. You will usually order a drink I recommend their lemonade. Then they will get your food order which I will not prefer to say what Iordered so it's a surprise. read more

Great service also great atmosphere. If you are like me, I enjoy sitting at the sushi bar and talking with The sushi chefs. I usually buy them myself a beer and buy them as well and they enjoy they drink with you and laugh. It's a fun experience. I usually always enjoy it. I'm sure you would too. read more

We were in our way back from a roadtrip and needed a quick bite and came across this place. The location is pretty concealed and you wouldn't think much of it. Service was great but the decor was super dated and weird. But then again, I care more about the food anyways, so no big deal. It's fine for your everyday Americanized plate for sushi/rolls. Nothing authentic... read more

Ichima - So much food - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

Our family eats at the restaurant frequently and it is usually very good however our experience the other night was terrible. They brought out the miso soup and all of our spoons smelled really strongly of bleach. It was so strong our son's soup tasted like it had bleach in it. We told our server and she replaced the spoons but didn't replace the soups so we needless to say they went uneaten. Absolutely awful service. Will definitely think twice before we come back. read more

Delicious food and service. I've always enjoyed going here and will in the future always eat here.

First time trying out this highly recommended sushi place in Pasadena, LA. It definitely doesnt disappoint me with their fresh sashimi, toppings and nicely cooked sushi rice. Quick and friendly service. I ordered to-go so I didn't get to experience the dining area but from what looked in, it's very spacious and clean. In: spicy tuna, crab meat, cucumber out: salmon, honey roasted pecan, mango & tempura flakes, avocado, with sauce. Mango Tango Fresh Roll read more

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Great spot for sushi in Pasadena. I recently went to Ichima and was really impressed. The sushi was super fresh and had a unique flavor that stood out from other places I've been to. You can tell they care about the quality. The place is also very clean, which made me feel comfortable eating there. Staff were friendly and easy to talk to, not overbearing. It felt like a great spot to bring family or meet up with friends for a relaxed meal. Definitely a place I'd go back to. read more

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We went on a busy Wednesday night, party of 2 walked in and had to put our names on the waiting list and there was a lot of people waiting. But noticed the bar was empty so we asked to get seated there and the host sat is right away. All the Sushi Chef's greeted us right away, server took our order right away and few moments later the yummy food started coming out one after the other. Everything tasted good and the fish was fresh not fishy at all. Was a great experience and will definitely come back once in the area. Highly recommended! read more

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