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    Mills Alley

    4.7 (408 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Premium sushi lunch special
    Wing C.

    Came for their lunch specials and used our Resy/Amex credit. Their lunch specials were a great deal - I would recommend getting the lower sushi lunch set if you had to just pick one on the menu. My kids and I actually preferred the less premium fish. The ramen was okay. Didn't stand out from other ramen restaurants. But you do get a lot of food out of the set.

    Nina W.

    Resy restaurant for the Amex resy dining credit! Made a reservation but one wasn't needed for Saturday lunch. I got the Hokkaido set and my husband got the Sanuki set. Both were good and a perfect amount of food. However the one critique is that the tempura did not come out super hot tho and the batter wasn't as crispy as I would have preferred. However the tonkatsu was very delicious. Also, l do think prices are a little high in my opinion but it's probably because of the area. Parking: public structure for $1 for 2 hours.

    Menu July 2026
    Amy L.

    I loved the lunch special. You have a choice between spicy tuna, karage. Or spicy seared salmon. I did request for no spicy but they added and the server asked if it was still okay because she did tell the chefs multiple times no spicy. But i told her it was fine. The spicy wasnt too bad either. I thought it was going to be chpped up like spicy tuna. Glad it wasnt. The poke soba was interesting but the fish it came with was too bloody tasting for me so i couldnt eat it all. Miso soup was really salty. Garlic Karage chicken tasted like soy garlic chicken which i didnt mind because i love soy garlic. The tempura was also light and the sauce was good. The heaven sake was super smooth. Bathroom is super clean. There are lots of parking structures around or metered street parking

    Hooks for your purse is a nice touch.
    Helen D.

    This is a bit of a mixed review. The service was friendly and attentive, which we really appreciated. However, we felt the food was a bit overpriced for what we received. We came expecting sushi rolls, but they only offer hand rolls, so that was a little disappointing since rolls were what we were looking for. We started with the fried squid, which was very chewy and just okay. We also ordered three hand rolls--the spicy tuna, salmon, and tempura. They were a nice size, tasted good, and the staff kindly cut them in half for us, which we appreciated. The yakisoba, unfortunately, was much sweeter than I prefer and wasn't my favorite. Overall, the service was the highlight of our visit, but the food didn't quite meet our expectations, especially considering the price.

    Dulce de Leche cheesecake
    Eddie O.

    Brought my wife here for our anniversary lunch. The ambiance is simple and understated, much to our liking. We are foodies and more about the flavor profiles, clean ingredients and tasty food. They had a lunch special that appealed to me so I went with the Hakata set. Tonkatsu ramen with spicy tuna don, chicken karaage and tsukemono. The broth had flavor and the ramen was cooked to perfection. Tender pork belly enhanced the flavor. The spicy tuna don had a nice kick and tasted very fresh. Good crispy chicken karaage without being oily. My wife went with the Hamachi Kama (collar) and four pieces of Hamachi sushi. Great flavor and good fresh yellowtail sushi and generously sliced. They complimented us with some matcha ice cream which was creamy and flavorful. But decided to still try the dulce de leche cheesecake...yummy. A winner we will be back.

    Sarah C.

    6/10/2026 First time at Mills Alley. Decided to come here since this was close to the other shops I wanted to go to today. Also, the prices seemed great for lunch. HAKATA SET (Your choice of: Tonkotsu or Miso Ramen, comes with Mini Spicy Tuna Don, Chicken Karaage 2 pcs, Tsukemono) This was one of the set items for the lunch special. Chose the miso ramen. The miso ramen had a very strong white miso flavor. Didn't hate it, as I do love miso, but it was a little too much miso for my liking. Typical curly ramen and it was cooked well. Loved the jammy egg too. It was a soy marinated egg. There were also three pieces of chashu too! It was good, but slightly overcooked. The portion of the ramen was medium sized and was surprised they didn't bring a smaller size since it was a set meal. But happy they were generous! Spicy tuna don was a small bowl, but they gave a good portion of spicy tuna, which was delicious. Chicken karaage were two pieces of chicken and it was just okay. No tsukemono was served with the meal. Overall the meal was satisfying. I think the price was fair for what was given. CUSTOMER SERVICE Good, friendly and attentive customer service. No complaints! AMBIANCE / TABLES + SEATS Very calm and relaxing ambiance. It was quiet and no music was playing, which I liked. The restaurant was super clean and I liked how the tables were set. Large tables in the back and small tables were closer to the front. Bar seats on the side. It was a medium-sized restaurant, but the layout made it feel larger. Clean bathroom too. PARKING The closest and most logical parking spot was the one right across from the restaurant. School House Garage on 33 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105. Rates: $1.00 first 2 hrs, $2.00 for each additional hour. $12 for the full day. I liked the set menu, it was good for the price and I would like to return to try their other lunch menu items, whether it would be a set menu or a la carte.

    Spicy Tuna Don
    Shelley D.

    Went to this fantastic sushi shop for a weekday lunch. Started with the iced matcha then the seaweed salad and garlic edamame. Seaweed salad was good but the garlic edamame was the best I've ever had. Then had a crab hand roll, good and the one piece of sushi I had was the seared garlic salmon and I moaned out loud it was so good. Had the spicy tuna don and it as actually really spicy and very good. Next time just sushi because it was so good. Inside is very minimalist but and beautiful. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend as a great place for lunch when you want really good sushi for reasonable prices.

    Chirashi Don
    Fawn R.

    Love the service here! Very prompt, welcoming and professional staff. This is our fav sushi spot. You can really taste the quality of the fish. Even the takoyaki here is so much better. I know 90% of restaurants use the premade kind but this one actually tastes like they make it in house. I would recommend making a reservation just in case you don't want to wait. Sometimes there is a long wait and sometimes the place is half empty. The wait is a gamble but the food isn't. We will be coming back everytime our Resy credit refreshes!

    Andy T.

    Mill's Alley was a gem found on resy. I had a post Japan trip depression and knew Japanese food would be the remedy. My friend made a reservation for a party of 7 on a Saturday at around 6:00 pm. For parking, there was a structure right across the street. It was packed at the time and I needed to circle around a few floors before I could grab a spot. Upon checking in, I was a bit early and was prompted we couldn't sit before the entire party was there. Once ready, we were seated at a large table near the back. It was spacious and we all had ample room for our dishes. One of the things I liked the most about the menu was the variety of items. Some of my friends got ramen, while another got handrolls, skewers, etc. Personally, I got the chirashi donburi. This took the longest to make but it was well worth it. Everything from the rice to fish were seasoned well. This was the perfect dish for someone that's super indecisive like me! Furthermore, the vibes of the place was great. We had a server that frequently came to fill out waters. He had a great sense of hype as well. Highly recommend Mills Alley for the delicious food and ambiance!

    Lunch special of ramen and spicy tuna bowl
    Wilfred T.

    Overall, I like the atmosphere of this place. It was quiet and peaceful for a weekend afternoon lunch. The sushi was good quality and delicious. The tonkatsu ramen was pretty good, and the spicy tuna bowl had a bit of a kick to it. I consider it some of the most delicious food. The flavor wasn't too overpowering, and it's just a nice, subtle Japanese dish.

    Zaru Soba (Cold), Spicy Tuna Don, Chicken Thigh Skewer
    Reynelle Leila A.

    Ambiance was very clean and chill! Being served was quick during a Saturday dinner. The spicy tuna had a perfect ratio, and the chicken was tender. The soba was the closest I've had to what I had in Japan here in America so far. I do say prices are a bit high because we came here originally in search for creamy mentaiko udon but it was $34. Will be back!

    unagi
    Brandon K.

    Super solid Japanese spot in Old Town Pas. Service was great, I like the interior of this restaurant. It's a great space. A little pricy, but makes sense given the location in the epicenter of Old Town. I appreciated all the available options they had. Tonkotsu ramen, 8.7/10: Very comforting bowl of ramen. Chashu had a perfect ratio of fatty to lean pork and the sear on it was phenomenal. All the accoutrements on top were a nice addition. Corn, bamboo, and plenty of green onion all were great. I personally like the thinner firmer noodles, but the bowl still hit the spot. I also asked for firmer noodles, but they weren't quite there. The super creamy, fatty, pork broth really stood out though. The black garlic oil is top tier. Unagi, 8/10: Good buttery smooth piece of unagi. No complaints here.

    Serena L.

    This is my go-to spot for sushi in Pasadena. Usually, my partner and I get a couple of lunch sets since it comes with a poke soba, miso soup, and some veggies, in addition to the entree. The salmon lunch bowl is lightly seared and the fish melts in your mouth. And the beef in the beef bowl is so tender and is phenomenal every time. I've been here 3-4 times in the last few months and the quality is always great, clean, and consistent. Great spot for a date night or a dinner with friends. Alison, our server, was attentive and always really courteous! She made some great sake recommendations as well.

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    22 days ago

    Food was great! I ordered the salmon don and chicken was great! Phin was also cool! The service was amazing and will definitely be back:

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    Does this restaurant take reservations?

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    Is outdoor area shaded and do they allow small dog?

    Yes there is outdoor sitting . I'm not sure about a dog

    Does the restaurant have specialty sushi rolls like, Philadelphia rolls?

    The restaurant has really good nigiri and sashimi; more on the traditional side, so no rolls

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    4.1
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    Magnolia House

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    Pasadena is one of my all-time favorite cities and they have some great restaurants. We hadn't been…read morein this side of town in a while, so I asked my son to find us a new spot to try today. We ended up at Magnolia House for a late lunch/early dinner. They also serve breakfast/brunch only on weekends. Walked in around 4:30pm and we were greeted by Brian, one of the managers. Brian was the standout star of the whole experience! His energy was exceptional and he is such a great conversationalist. He checked on us several times throughout our meal and made sure we were doing well. He on his own was HANDS DOWN a five star human being. At first, he wanted to seat us in the back corner but I told him the table was too small and he accommodated us with a bigger table. Our server Kiana came up to the table with a pleasant smile and greeting to take our drink orders. I got a glass of cranberry juice along with some water. My son got the American Dream cocktail along with some water. We skipped on dessert. From 4-6pm, they have a happy hour menu with some of their cocktails and shareable plates. The portions are just a bit smaller and the prices are a little lower. It's a good way to sample different items. I think we got a good variety of food to enjoy. To start, we got the Little Gem Salad. It was such a unique combination of flavors and SUPER delicate/light. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The next starter was the Zucchini and Feta Fritters, which was good but not the best out of everything else we ordered. The zucchini was a bit mushy but the batter it was fried in was crispy. Another starter we shared were the Moroccan Spiced Chicken Wings. These wings are gigantic and very flavorful. They definitely pack some heat, so be careful. I don't think the A/C was NOT working to begin with, so the place was already hot. The wings made us sweat even more. For entrées, we got the burger and the pork belly. Brian said they are known for their burger and after taking the first bite, it's clear as to why. It was absolutely PERFRCTION. So delicious! The bun, the meat, the cheese, the onions, and the crispy bacon...all of it mixed together into the perfect burger. I had wanted to add some mushrooms and avocado to it, but Kiana said they were unable to do it. I also asked for lettuce and she said that would be an extra charge. What extra charge for lettuce? We still got charged for avocado when the bill came, but they took it off once we mentioned it. The pork belly was also very tender, flavorful, and crispy. It's just hard to compete with the burger! We also got an order of the Belgian Fries to share and we were both pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The fries are salty and cut pretty thick. The sauce that came on the side was so yummy. We asked for a small extra cup to-go. All in all, the food was great and we liked everything. The vibe of the restaurant wasn't really all that for me. Brian genuinely made up for anything that was lacking in the atmosphere. He is such a wonderful asset to the restaurant and their company. The restaurant itself has been here for about 15 years now and it used to be a very old house. You can tell when you look around. They did a good job with the renovations, but you can see the different areas/rooms. I think they tried to keep the casual comfort of a home, while making it a slightly elevated experience. It was very clean everywhere, especially the bathrooms. They have one gender neutral bathroom, one for men, and one for women. No private parking, so you'll have to park on the street and put money in the kiosk. They also had an outdoor seating. Pretty BIG, only took picture of one side. They also have 2 small TVs. In the bar area and inside their cute lounge. I normally like to try new places, especially when I'm in Pasadena, so I'm not sure if I'll come back here. Maybe if Brian is working, it would definitely be worth stopping by again! Thank you all..

    Wonderful experience!!…read more Celebratory Happy hour with the girls! Our waitress, Jasmin was soo accommodating and served us well!! I enjoyed the Moroccan rub on the chicken wings and the zucchini fritters Along with the house burger , soo yummy!

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    Cannonball

    Cannonball

    4.3
    (203 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Cannonball did not disappoint! I came with a group of 3 to celebrate a friend's birthday. There's a…read morefree parking structure around the corner to the restaurant. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including the buttermilk biscuits, yellowfin tuna tartare, BBQ chicken, calamari, and the fideos, and every single dish was delicious. My personal favorites were the buttermilk biscuits and the fideos. The biscuits were warm, buttery, and absolutely irresistible, while the fideos were packed with flavor and easily a standout dish. Everything else was just as enjoyable, the tuna tartare was fresh, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and the BBQ chicken was tender and flavorful. If you're dining with a group, I definitely recommend ordering a few dishes to share so you can try a little bit of everything. We'll definitely be back!

    Been here once for dinner, and another time to grab a cocktail before a show at Sid the cat…read moreauditorium. Food really exceptional, a compact menu, but everything we ordered was exquisite. The biscuits are perfection and will haunt your dreams. The crudo and burger also stood out. Was dining with some family who were visiting and dinner at Cannonball was their favorite meal of the trip. We were on the back patio for dinner, I enjoyed the metro trains passing, but it is probably not everyone's cup of tea. The ambience inside the restaurant when I got drinks at the bar was very nice. Service attentive and personable on both visits.

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    Upstairs bar
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    Mills Alley - japanese - Updated August 2026

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