One of my fave Pasadena sushi places! Get the Vegas roll and Monkey Brain if you love them fried…read moreand saucaay! I was craving sushi and it was my dog's 2nd birthday, so what other way than to celebrate the two at one of my favorite sushi places in Pasadena lol! My dog loves chilling in outdoor restaurant patios (and just taking in the sights lol), so we of course had to come for their dog-friendly outdoor patio. Our server (I'm so sad I forgot her name) was AMAZING, she was so so attentive and friendly, giving our dog a water bowl and also a candle for our vanilla ice cream to celebrate our dog's birthday! So kind!! APPETIZER: -Monkey Brain FOOD: -Spicy Garlic Albacore Roll -Vegas Roll -Fire Roll DRINKS: -Beer with frozen top -Lychee cocktail I LOOOVE this place for their fried/baked sushi rolls!!! My fave are rolls with a lot of cream cheese, garlic, and/or tempura and this place had it all!! So so so good. I am definitely coming here again, or ordering it for the millionth time on food delivery lol. Thank you again for the lovely food and service Kaiba!

Excellent food sushi is fresh The green tea ice cream is…read morereally good as well The service was good

First time coming to this location. Went to the other location in Downtown LA. Seating is only bar…read morestyle. Got there around 5pm on a Friday and waited about 15 mins or so. Not too bad considering a long line start forming outside. If you enjoy sushi hand rolls, KazuNori is the place to be. The design inside is very nice. Feels calm and the lighting was just right. Got their 6-hand roll set menu which included toro, yellowtail, salmon, bay scallop, crab, and lobster hand rolls. Can't go wrong with either one. All of them were fresh and delicious nicely prepared. Each bite of these hand rolls was satisfying to say the least. The staff were friendly refilling my water and asking if I needed anything from time to time. Really enjoyed coming here. Price isn't so bad also. Great experience and will definitely come again.

KazuNori is a restaurant opened but the same group as SUGARFISH. They specialize in hand rolls…read moreserved one at a time across the counter. They have multiple locations across the Southern California area including this one near Old Town Pasadena. They do not reservations and you wait in line until there are open seats for your party. We came at around 6pm on a Friday evening and were seated immediately for a party of two. When we left at around 7pm there was a long line waiting so I recommend coming earlier. I recommend coming with a smaller party. They have different presets of hand rolls by count (3 to 6) where 6 is the most popular. The chef hands each roll to you individually and you're expected to eat it immediately to ensure the seaweed is crisp and the rice is warm. I got the 6-hand roll set ($29) which included toro, yellowtail, salmon, bay scallop, crab, and lobster. My favorites were the salmon, bay scallop, and crab. I also got the eel hand roll ($5.75) which was also good. If you want to be surprised, there's The Nozie which is their omakase style 6 hand roll set.

CM Ghost Kitchen by Chef Maezaki is located at 296 North Allen Avenue…read more Suite #1 Pasadena, California 91106. It is located in a small shopping area just below the 134/210 freeway. There are a number of small boutique stores located here. This Japanese restaurant was a great find when I was out walking. I was actually going to pick up some food at another place. I read some of the reviews to get an idea of what to expect and was pleased to find that the food here is very good. This is a takeout only restaurant. They cater and also Chef Maezaki teaches sushi techniques in the surrounding area. I entered the front door and walked to the large counter. I was greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. I asked a number of questions and realized that I must be talking to Chef Maezakl. He showed me the menu. He also showed me specials that they were offering. After taking some time I decided to order the special wagyu beef entree, and a spicy tuna hand roll. I sat down in one of the chairs available and waited. I could smell great aromas from the food being prepared in the kitchen. I was happy when my food arrived about 15 minutes later. I could sense his pride in what he had prepared for me. I enjoyed the complete dinner that was the wagyu beef entree. There was rice, pickled cucumber, California roll sushi, a special piece of fried chicken, and chicken gyoza. It came in a perfectly packed & arranged container, ready to eat. I'm happy to say the taste translated to a great experience in dining. The marinated beef was tender and flavorful. The chicken was moist tender with a crisp exterior. The cucumber salad was bright and refreshing. The fresh sushi was a nice touch. I went back another time to try the cold chicken ramen, a three piece chicken appetizer, and the tiramisu. I was happy with the fresh flavor of the vegetables in the ramen. It was a nice change. All I can say about the tiramisu is that it has an addicting flavor! I can't wait to have it again. It's nice that the parking lot accommodates all the small boutique businesses. There has always been plenty of parking when I was there. This shopping area with its boutique stores is a good find. I look forward to my experience at CM Ghost Kitchen.

Average, more of 3.5ish…read more Ordered it via Postmates. Fish quality was decent. Sushi rice was good. For the premium chirashi, I wasn't impressed with the fish selection. Overall hits the spot for sushi fix. The only drawback is it's priced the same as restaurants which would have served two pieces of each fish plus uni and ikura etc. Although I will say I was pleasantly surprised at the tiny squeeze bottle sauces provided and that it tasted homemade (ponzu, yuzu, unagi sauce). May order again if there's a deal.

It was fantastic ! We will go back on the regular! The food was delicious , the service was…read moreamazing! Definitely a must place to go if you are in LA

My first time trying Tendon Tempura! We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday before we…read moreheaded to the Pasadena Playhouse which was down the street. We both ordered the Tempera Special and shared an order of the Yellowtail Hand rolls for an appetizer. The hand roll was generously stuffed and it tasted fresh. The tempera special came with pumpkin, scallops, white fish, shrimp, seaweed, and jalapeños. It also includes an order of rice and miso on the side. Overall the food here was great. I will say the highlight of the night was the outstanding service. The multiple staff members that helped us order/ served us were very friendly and attentive. That alone would make me want to return to Tendon Tempura.

This is my go-to spot for sushi in Pasadena. Usually, my partner and I get a couple of lunch sets…read moresince 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.

Super solid Japanese spot in Old Town Pas. Service was great, I like the interior of this…read morerestaurant. 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.

Osawa is a jack of all trades, as comfortable creating amazing sushi and sashimi as they are making…read moreshabu shabu and bento boxes. They also offer some compelling specials that will keep bringing you back to their location in Old Town Pasadena. Shokado Bento Box: This is the ultimate surf and turf. The strips of Angus ribeye steak have a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze. The meat is wonderfully marbled and flavorful. Miso salmon is slightly charred and perfectly cooked, soft and supple throughout. There's some irresistible sashimi. The tuna is ruby red, firm, and minerally. The salmon is rich and creamy. Yellowtail is tender and buttery. For contrast, there's a slippery green wakame seaweed salad with sesame seeds. Pickled cucumbers add a strong briny crunch. The dark, squiggly hijiki seaweed also adds some crunch combined with soft squid. Miso soup offers savory and umami flavors. Parking: You need to hunt for paid sidewalk parking.

I had been a longtime customer here for about seven years, but I stopped going after getting food…read morepoisoning from fish here in March 2025. After more than a year away, I decided to give Osawa another try on May 8, 2026. Unfortunately, the experience confirmed why I had stopped coming. Around 9:02 p.m., my waiter came by to ask for last orders. I ordered chicken karaage. This is a simple dish that usually comes out in about 4 to 5 minutes. For whatever reason, the order did not arrive until around 9:26 p.m. -- almost 25 minutes later. It seemed obvious that the order had been forgotten. When the karaage finally arrived, it looked hastily sauced. Several parts of the chicken were unsauced, which is not how the dish was normally served in the past. Given the delay and the apparent mishandling, I did not touch the dish. A Japanese male manager wearing glasses then came over. He recognized me, and I explained that I had not been back for more than a year because of the food poisoning incident from fish in 2025. Instead of responding seriously, the manager smiled and giggled slightly, then launched into an irrelevant conversation about his connections in the Japanese food industry in Old Town Pasadena. When he asked why I had not touched the chicken, I explained the almost 30-minute delay and the problems with the dish. Rather than comping the item or offering a real apology, the manager asked whether I still wanted to eat it or would prefer to cancel it. He then ended the conversation by suggesting that I come in during weekday lunch for the $18 lunch specials. That response was bizarre and tone deaf. I did not return after a food poisoning incident to hear a sales pitch about lunch specials. I returned as a longtime customer giving Osawa another chance. Osawa's way of doing business has changed a lot. I've seen better customer service at Erewhon.

I've been a loyal customer of Matsuri for years, which makes this especially disappointing…read more My daughter and I were seated immediately and ordered ramen for her along with my meal. Her food was forgotten, and after more than 35 minutes in an otherwise empty restaurant, it only arrived after I followed up. We were still charged for it. We decided to take our food to go when the server chuckled as she gave us complimentary edamame beans, even after I directly communicated to her that my daughter does not eat beans. This was our queue to leave after realizing she didn't actually care about how long we've already been waiting, and that my toddler was not going to eat the free beans she was trying to feed us. There was no real apology or accountability, and the overall attitude felt dismissive. If this is how longtime customers are treated, I would not recommend dining here. Based on this experience, I won't be returning.

Came here for a work lunch at around 11:45 on a Thursday and it was totally empty. Service was…read morequick. I ordered the mixed sashimi lunch with tempura. It came with a cabbage salad, miso soup, bowl of rice and surprisingly some Mac salad. I honestly thought it would have had more sashimi cause the dish was kinda small but no worries. Next time I'll try the sushi lunch combo cause my coworker got that and it looked like a good deal - it came with 5 pieces, a California roll and a spicy tuna roll. She only got miso soup and not the salad though. Food was pretty good. I did get a stomachache later but I think maybe it was just too much fried food or I just ate too much cause the fish tasted fine when I was there. There's only two bathrooms though - one for men and one for women. The one for women was out of order so they let me use the men's. It was clean. I just note this cause I dislike having just one bathroom for a fairly mid size restaurant. We also walked here so I'm not sure about the parking situation but I didn't see a lot so I'm guessing street parking on green or Wilson is what you'll have to do. The only other downside was that the couldn't do separate checks which always sucks in a group setting. Anyways, it's better than the other sushi place near our workplace so I'd give this place another chance.

They were very accommodating with our large group for our group gathering. The service was great…read morewith all foods coming in a timely manner. We would come back again with a large group of 9 people.

Such good service! Had a great experience with my friends with the all you can eat! It was very…read moreyum. Thank you Mike!

I've been coming to Ichima for over 25+ years since my high school days. My friend ended up…read moreworking here for a few years after high school, and that was one of the last times I was here. I recently visited for the first time in over 20 years, and everything seems to be the same. The service is fairly quick, the food is fresh, and it tastes good. Much better than the other sushi place in the same shopping center.

I was passing through East Pasadena and looking for a good…read moresushi spot, so I decided to try this place since it seemed pretty popular. The atmosphere was quiet, clean, and very comfortable,which made the whole experiencefeel really relaxing. Instead of doing Lunch set we ordered a few sushi items separately, and everything tasted fresh. The sushi rice was especially good and nicely seasoned. The tables were also spacious, so I think it would be a great spot for small gatherings or family dinners. Staffs are also friendly(Thank you, Grand!) I also enjoyed the uni egg toast, but I'd probably come back for the sushi again next time.

I called a week ago to make a reservation for 10 of us to celebrate our family members 75th…read morebirthday And I called to add 5 more they were able to accommodate us No problem and so nice and ask us not to worry she said I'll be working that day for lunch We all were so happy with such fresh fish and ingredient Great lunch and drinks and I ordered #2 with ribeye steak teriyaki and Tempera excellent Combo But oh my the beef short Kalbi ribs is my favorite My our nephew ordered that and that looked amazing next time They have the most delicious food we love good Japanese and Haruka hits all the boxes for us I'm glad our family enjoyed and laughed and had a good meals here We'll be back soon Excellent service And Excellent food This one of the most authentic Japanese food as you can get!!! And it's so clean and the ambiance is so Zen here

So far so good! This…read moreis our first time here at Haruka Sake and Sushi and it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday evening. I ordered the omakase A which came with 8 different assortments of sushi and a spicy tuna roll. They look super delicious and taste just as good! The fish is just fresh and I'll definitely say the prices aren't too bad for a sushi restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is modern and minimalistic which gives a nice upscale vibe. The servers were very attentive and even cleared plates very quickly that were in our way. My husband works down the street and I am so glad we took a leap of faith and tried a new sushi spot!