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    Matsuri

    4.0 (703 reviews)
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    MATSURI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chirashi
    Johann C.

    Came here again to celebrate my mom's birthday. Still love this spot for really consistently good sushi, sashimi and set meals with really friendly service. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for!

    menu 8/2025
    Sydney B.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while & glad I did. Made a reservation for a Thursday evening & was promptly seated. Cute Japanese decor inside, & food is authentic. The Shoka-do had a good assortment of items. Sashimi was very fresh. Would come back again to try their other bentos. Easy street parking.

    Salmon Sushi
    Ashley R.

    I go here at least once a month because of the fish quality, reasonable prices, and hospitality. It is a local staple in my book. I highly recommend you try any of the specials, you'll be impressed. I love the sashimi and spicy tuna hand rolls.

    Ten Zaru Soba, Sushi Deluxe Plate, Black Cod Yuanzuke
    Kaylee C.

    Great service! Very authentic and the food was delicious! The food comes out super quickly and everything was very fresh.

    Sashimi Dinner Plate
    Francine L.

    Matsuri I am surprised I only have tried you recently when you have been here for so long. I love when you walk in you feel like you are in a traditional Japanese style restaurant. The sushi tables are right in front and there are small tables scattered around with table seating of two and fours. It is located in the city of Pasadena and I came here for dinner with a girlfriend of mine. We picked it through Yelp and I am glad it was good. We both ordered the sashimi dinner with comes with miso soup and a hefty bowl of rice . Service was friendly and nice and I would totally come back to try more things! I think the freshness of this place will keep many people coming back and probably have long time customers. I am so glad I found this spot! Can't wait to tell all my friends about it too.

    Cyn L.

    A nice family style Japanese restaurant on Green Street away from the busy old town Pasadena. We came to celebrate a birthday and ordered a few appetizers and combo dinners. We enjoyed their fried oysters, baked mussels and soft shell crab appetizers. My combination dinner of teriyaki salmon and tempura was definitely a do over. Servers were very friendly and accommodating and we had a comfortable table in the corner for our group. I'm glad we had reservations since the restaurant filled up quickly on Saturday night. They offered free parking in a private lot adjacent to the restaurant. There was also a lot of street parking on Green Street as well. Definitely plan to return again.

    Shishido peppers $12

    I've been wanting to try Matsuri for over 10 years, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Shishito peppers ($12): Only about 8 pieces, way overpriced. Spicy mayo: Literally just mayonnaise mixed with Sriracha--unoriginal and not appetizing. Stuffed jalapeños ($16): Nothing special, definitely not worth the price. Miso soup ($3.50): Tiny portion and very underwhelming in flavor. Overall, the quality did not match the prices. Portions were small, flavors were depressing, and the experience left me very dissatisfied. Sadly, after waiting so long to try this place, I can confidently say I will not be coming back

    Halloween
    Meg S.

    I love this sushi bar. I love the family who owns it. I love the customers. This is my favorite restaurant in all of the greater Los Angeles area. Just such good vibes! Try the shiso hot -- ask for the upgraded fish. Omg. Amazing!

    Lunch special: spicy tuna and udon set
    HK H.

    I enjoyed a lunch and a dinner at Matsuri recently. The staff is lovely and was accommodating/helpful as I brought a guest in a wheelchair with me. We enjoyed a variety of sushi and cooked dishes over the course of our meals. Lovely all around. Fresh fish that's cut well (not too thick or thin); a little generous on the wasabi accompanying the dishes, but it could be worse. Very darling space. A nice display of treasures from around Japan. Not so loud that you can't hear your table's conversation. Good all around.

    Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combo Plate
    Raymond V.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch during the work day. Family-owned, cute place that is reflected by the welcoming atmosphere. Service was generally fast and certainly kind. I ordered the lunch combo with teriyaki rib eye beef and tempura combo. The dish came with miso soup and white rice. The soup was great, rice immaculately cooked. The beef was flavorful and was a perfect teriyaki in my view -- savory, umami-y with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The tempura was breaded and fried well, though the tempura sauce could have used a bit more radish. Also got iced matcha tea and that was great. I would definitely come back and recommend the place for quick Japanese fix.

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    This place is great!! Service is fantastic and food is delicious! Plus, it's a 7 min walk from the pad!

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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    4.1(486 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I finally got to try this place after failed attempts to get in line in the past and the food did…read morenot disappoint! My friend and I shared the following dishes: -Carlos Jewel Box: My favorite dish here. I just loved the variety. Sashimi and fried seafood on a bed of fluffy and seasoned rice. Also a nice umami kick from the ikura. The sashimi was tasty and standard, but I really enjoyed the fried seafood bites. The tempura batter was great and the seafood was nice and plump. -Tendon Combo with Cold Udon: Same notes for the tempura here, the batter was great and the tempura here is on another level. I also liked the half boiled egg and breaking the yolk into the rice, so delicious! The cold udon dipping noodles were also tasty and refreshing. Great for hot weather. I enjoyed the texture of the noodles. The value of each set was pretty good for what it was and the food was good quality. This restaurant is located in a cute alleyway with good outdoor ambiance. I enjoyed dining outdoors. The service here was great and the servers were kind. There's usually a wait to eat here. You put your name in on the tablet located at the restaurant and sometimes they have a waitlist available on the Yelp app to enter in. Overall, a great spot and I would definitely come back for good Japanese Food/Tempura.

    We actually stumbled upon this place by accident. We were heading to the Mexican restaurant nearby,…read moreonly to find out it was under construction. This place looked really popular, with a lot of people coming in and out, so we decided to give it a try. The girl seating people when we arrived wasn't particularly friendly, she seemed like she was just going through the motions. Inside looked really busy, so we decided to sit outside. Even with the crazy heat, there was plenty of shade where we were sitting, so it was actually bearable. There was a QR code near the entry way that I had scanned but the young lady ended up bringing us menus, which was helpful. I ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempura bowl with wheat noodles, but actually wanted the Undo noodles but I let it go. My mom ordered the all-vegetable tempura bowl. We also added a piece of chicken breast tempura to each of our meals for some extra protein. The tempura was different from what I'm used to. The batter was very light and flaky, but it was delicious! We both really enjoyed the vegetables. My favorites were definitely the zucchini and pumpkin. Overall, the service ended up being decent as well. Now here's the part I feel bad about mentioning. About 40-60 minutes after we left, my stomach started cramping really badly, and I ended up in the restroom. No need to go into details--it was horrible. I asked my mom how she was feeling, and she was completely fine. We pretty much ate the same meal, with the main difference being that I had the shrimp tempura and she didn't. So naturally, I wondered if maybe I had gotten a bad piece of shrimp. Of course, I can't say for certain that the shrimp was the cause. I'm not going to write this place off as a bad restaurant because of my experience. It could have simply been an unfortunate one-off situation. The place was clearly popular, and by the time we were getting ready to leave, there was actually a line of people waiting to eat. Overall, I think this is probably a good spot and we genuinely enjoyed the food while we were there. Unfortunately, after the way I felt later that day, I just don't know if I'll personally be coming back anytime soon.

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    Special Tempura Bowl

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    Katsu Jin

    Katsu Jin

    4.5(351 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Hands down my favorite chicken katsu!! tender/juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside paired…read morewith their rice is chef's kiss. It was my first time there and the menu is straightforward a, you order through the QR code link. It's not a huge place so come early because tables fill up quick! There's a small lot to park in which is nice! I think about their chicken katsu all the time, definitely work a try!

    I've been eyeing this place and finally got a chance to try it this summer. The restaurant is…read moresmall, yet it feels roomy. The servers greeted us and sat us quickly. It's easy to place an order here. Just scan the QR code and order from your phone. You can keep ordering throughout the visit and the platform they use keeps track of what's been ordered. The food is made as you order, so be prepared to wait 20 min. They let you know that from the get-go, so no surprises here. The service is great. The staff are attentive and check in as needed. We ordered the spicy edamame to hold us over til the main dishes arrived. It was delicious, with a mild heat and lots of garlic. We also had the cheese katsu curry and menchi katsu curry. The katsus are worth the 20 min wait. The cheese katsu was oozing with thick melted cheese and gave some very satisfying cheese pulls with every bite. The menchi katsu was a generous size and was perfectly crisp. Both orders were cooked perfectly and not oily. The curry had a steady mild heat and a slightly sweet undertone, but it was missing whatever provides that umami flavor I love in Japanese curry. Maybe it needed some garlic? I'm not sure. I'm still pining for the curry from Curry House in little Tokyo, which was suddenly bought out and shut down a while ago. Nonetheless, we had a pleasant experience at Katsu Jin. I came back for the chicken katsu curry. I got take out. It was piping hot and delicious when I got home 20 min later. Highly recommend this dish! The katsu is perfect. Just a note: the parking lot fills up during peak hours and the spaces are tiny.

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    Katsu Jin - Inside

    Inside

    Katsu Jin - Pork Loin Katsu

    Pork Loin Katsu

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    Tokoro sushi - Sunkist baked roll

    Tokoro sushi

    3.9(727 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Decided to stop by my local sushi place but decided to actually get sushi. I normally go with the…read moreBulgogi Beef Deluxe. Absolutely love that this place gives you everything you get at a place like Benihana (and more!) for less just without a performance. I ordered the NEW tornado shrimp appetizer (8/10) which was a crispy shrimp wrapped in potato as opposed to tempura. I also had the Spider-Man Roll pictured below (9/10) the fish was fresh and delicious and the whole roll felt balanced not rice or crab heavy so A+ ratios and what a great presentation. Affordable as well for a huge bento box, an appetizer, and a huge sushi roll. The service is lightning fast I was seated instantly for a 5:30 dinner and order was ready to be taken almost instantly as well. The great part about my experience was a shared waiting system it seemed like the whole wait staff of 4-5 waiters were helping clean and refill drinks. The ambiance is great if you decide to go in the evening. I went around sunset so it was very bright. The ambiance inside is nice hardwood floors and dimmer lighting a good spot for a casual date or just a regular dinner. I had a great experience as always at Tokoro and will continue coming back. I highly recommend you try.

    Very mediocre sushi. I was in the area, so thought I would give it a try and noted that there are a…read morelot of positive reviews. However, there are so many better options. Would not recommend.

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    Tokoro sushi - Some booths, some tables.

    Some booths, some tables.

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    Sushigah

    4.6(336 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Family-owned & operated

    This place is worth your buck !!!…read more The staff was very attentive and pleasant. Feels like the customers were mainly locals. The fish to rice ratio was insane. We ordered just a few things to try. The hamachi collar was super yummy. I would order it again. Shrimp tempura roll was very good. Not overly saucy and very filling. The yellow tail that came in the sushi combo A was the star of the show. I would order the yellow tail without any hesitation over and over again. The tuna was equally as delicious. I'm not one for salmon or the other options but my boyfriend says they were equally as good. The toro: super fatty. Solid portion we would order it again. We'll be back. I know South pas has a solid sushi selection I highly recommend giving this place a try!

    The staff in this place is so kind, polite, and just lovely. I live down the street and have such a…read moregreat experience every time I walk in. I haven't dined in yet, though on my list to do just because the positives vibes this amazing restaurant has. As for food, 10 of 10 recommend. Orders are always correct. We're ordering different things all the time and I've yet to dislike a single thing. The sushi is soooooooo yummy. For door dash, they sort the food by the group order. My daughter's name is Lotus and they always draw a flower on the top. It's little details like this that tell me the people preparing this food care about it and the customers they serve. If you haven't eaten here, don't hesitate. It will become a staple you order over and over again and tell all your friends about.

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    The sushi making area

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    Salmon Roll & Albacore Roll

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