A little late on the review, as I was here last August but definitely highly recommended for sushi. We did the omakase and it was well worth the price. Some of the fish just melts in your mouth. The chefs and servers were all very kind and welcoming. Seeing that I just got back from Japan, the quality is definitely comparable. read more

The menu was entirely sushi and sashimi except for a few specials like the salmon skin salad, the poppingly bright raw oyster, and the undercharred broiled fish collar. All varieties of tuna were freaking fantastic fish and must order sushi. With atypical warm rice on the nigiri, the fatty and heavy fish like tuna and halibut were superior because the soft grains augmented the fish's suppleness. The warm rice didn't help the leaner and milder fishes like bonito and snapper because the delicacy of the fish was dulled. The hotter rice also slightly steamed the dried seaweed around the blue crab hand roll which made biting through the nori difficult. Quirky that untraditionally hot rice is used, but they don't make untraditional rolls - not that I would order Americanized rolls. Like many top-notch sushi bars with stand-out seafood, the bill adds up fast at about $3 per nigiri. Our dinner for two was $273. Although the address is Brand Blvd, enter the Glendale City Center parking garage on Broadway or Orange. Drive to the third parking level where Sasabune is located. 2 hours free parking with validation. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Glendale, if you want high quality sushi this is the place for you. Omakase is always the best choice.

We used to live in glendale but recently moved to Portland. Maybe if this place has been there we would have thought twice! Just kidding. But this place is very good. I'd compare it to Hama sushi downtown for price and quality. We ordered off the a la carte menu and were able to enjoy ourselves without spending our entire budget. I can see why the omakase would be popular but we stuck with the classics, salmon, albacore, tuna, halibut nigiri and a couple of hand rolls. We ate light and It was about 25 per person before tip. Totally worth it! Can't wait to come visit SoCal again and eat more! The servers were very nice and knowledgeable too. read more

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As an avid sushi eater/lover I don't know why this place always makes me run to the bathroom Right afterwards. I've tried three times and I'm sorry but three strikes and you are out. FYI, I don't have this problem at other Japanese joints. Service was good and friendly but food makes me sick every time. ********************************************* Thanks for your not so kind but shows your true character message. I had the most expensive omakase every time. What a waste of $$$$ and time! ********************************************* Hiroki sent you a message on Yelp: Hiroki T. Hiroki T. Owner Subject: Your Review "I'm sorry if it really happened because of our sushi and I would like to know what did you eat. I don't hear any other customer got sick with our sushi and I have a confidence that I serve fresh fish everyday! I hate when people leave such a bad review without evidence. If you really got sick, go to doctor and bring the evidence, or we pay you back!" read more

So much better than Sugarfish. We love this place desperately. Fresh, delicious, perfectly prepared. Excellent fish, perfect rice, the exactly right amount of sauce. So, so good. Cannot understand why it isn't packed every night. Of course it's expensive, so there's that. But it is worth every penny if you love truly splendid sushi. read more

Incredible sushi!!! Definitely a pretty penny but absolutely worth it. They have a decent lunch price for omakase. NO ROLLS HERE! Just certified Grade A fish! You can sit at a table and order what you like, BUT Keep in mind, there is still only nigiri & sashimi. If you decide , take a seat at the bar and trust the chef with your order! The service is great here as well. read more

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By far my favorite sushi in LA. We go here once a week and always great. Love the butterfish and perch but everything is good. Also have good sake and beer selection. read more

Best sushi in Glendale! Everything is fresh and the rice is prepared just right. The sushi chefs are great and ask your preference (what fish do you like/dislike). The staff is attentive which I really love. Once you're done with your plate they don't wait 2 hours for plates to get stacked up to come and take it, leaving your space neat. The sushi bar is Omakase only but your able to order a la carte when seated at a table. If you're at the bar as long as you say keep going you will be fed! This place is quiet so if you're looking for a Friday night sushi spot where you can be loud with your friends... this place isn't it. But if you want a nice traditional sushi night and you're in Glendale come check out Sasabune! read more

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We love dining here and always going with the Omakase style. We tried to order A La Carte and honestly not the same. Gotta go here only for Chefs choice because then it becomes a much better experience. read more

Sushi Sasabune is delicious but for the price, I probably wont be coming back. Its on the pricey side and you really dont get much food at all. ill stick to sushi Yuzu. read more

Sashimi: Tuna, Albacore, Yellow Tail. Roll: Tuna The cost is high but the quality is higher, the dim lit room with soft piano music makes for a quality environment that is romantic, calm, and relaxing. I recommend this restaurant if ever passing through the Glendale area. read more

I came here last weekend with my best friend of 14 years to celebrate our "friendaversary" and Sasabune did not disappoint. Of course this is omakase at the bar and although it was a busy Saturday across the street at the mall, the restaurant was fairly empty and quiet...which for $350 (that's with tip) I appreciated very much. Our first course consisted of baby tuna and another plate with two types of sashimi, so good, but couldn't remember. I thought these fishes were very fresh and fragrant if that is even possible, but nothing incredibly spectacular other than eating a baby animal. I won't bore everyone with the play-by-play, but the most memorable courses were probably the broiled mussel/scallop with mushroom trio and the fish/mushroom soup that is served with a petite Japanese lime. Although not fish related -- definitely rounded out a true omakase meal. We learned from the chef that the fish is brought in fresh every day -- hence the "freshness" of the fish -- but they stick to a pretty uniform menu, serving the same types of fish regularly (tuna, salmon, mackerel, etc.). Hint -- the meal ends with a hand roll, this might vary. I'd recommend coming here, to at least say that you did. Was it worth $350 for 2 people -- mm some parts of it were, others not so much. I enjoyed the conversation with the chef more, he's very insightful and runs through the history of Sasabune and his master's origins if you ask (he was a fish seller, so he knows his fish). The fish is amazing, probably because of his master's ability to pick fish but the rice is too hot, too vinegary and kind of falls apart. That's where the sushi doesn't come up to par. Come here -- see for yourself. Truly once, twice, or even a handful of times life experience. read more

Food is fresh and delicious. HOWEVER, this isn't your typical edemame, California roll, lots of soy sauce sushi place. It's more on the authentic side. Serve staff will actually tell you not to use soy sauce with certain fish. They don't serve rolls. A bit on the pricey side compared to "regular" sushi places, but well worth it. Place is clean, staff very courteous. read more

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Super fresh! Top 10 best sushi spots have gone several times and is consistent with good quality

No spicy tuna roll No California roll No tempura No teriyaki Seriously! Must try. Also, make sure to get Sake. Chef Owner - Nobi Kusuhara Head chef - Hiroki Totsuka Chef for worked for almost 20 years Omakase - a multicourse dining exp. chosen by the chef, where the bill is determined at the end of the meal. Hence, "today's special, TRUST ME." He'll amaze you the first bite, the second bite, the third bite etc. Sushi from all over.....Baja California, Spain, Washington, Santa Barbara Island, Canada, and of course, Japan. Expect to spend well over $250 for two ppl read more

Oh man, saw a sign for this place at the bus stop on Brand. Ordered the Prix Fixe menu at lunch for $52. Came With albacore sashimi, oyster, green mussel dynamite, various sushi (toro, halibut, yellowtail, albacore belly, salmon, Japanese Red Snapper, butterfish) and blue crab hand roll. Ordered an xtra Negi Toro hand roll. Finished off with a lychee sorbet. Highly recommend this place. I work in the area and it's taken top spot in the rotation. read more

Sasabune Glendale - They're serious about their fish here! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

This little nugget was very hard to find as it is located in what seems to be an office building with a few restaurants like Olive Garden and California Pizza Kitchen. We almost turned around due to the fact that not only did it take us about 10 minutes to find the place, but the above mentioned restaurants are such a turnoff, that we thought SS could not be all that great despite the amazing reviews. Boy, were we WRONG! I have to point out that when you enter the door, there is a sign prominently displayed by the cash register that makes it clear california rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and etc are NOT an option! Upon reading that, I knew that we were in for a treat as this to me meant that this was a serious and authentic sushi restaurant. Wanting to be adventuresome, we sat at the sushi bar where you are not provided with a menu, as the options are the chefs choice. We had some amazing creations and I have to say that this was the best experience and the best sushi that I have ever had. So worth every penny! read more

Real, honest-to-goodness Japanese sushi is hard to come by, especially in Glendale. The majority of the sushi joints here are more of the rolls-on-rolls-on-rolls variety, and while that has its time and place, real sushi hits a spot nothing else can. Sasabune is located in the same vast complex that contains CPK and Tender Greens. The venue itself is very clean and minimal, and the servers are very formal and attentive. Everything about their presentation supports a very austere vibe, and it most definitely complements their incredible food. It is undoubtedly pricey, but one of their more affordable options - the lunch special - is a solid choice. Served with miso soup, their selection of nigiri tastes fresh and delicious. Definitely gotta check it out when your wallet's fat. read more

Very disappointed. I ordered $85 Omakase, but it didn't include any uni or shrimp. We have 4 people and they charged us $12 for tea. 3 orders of $85 and 1 order of $120 cost us $450 before tips. Will never come back here. I can always have better food with cheaper prices at any other Japanese restaurants. read more

This is my third time coming here. I am so glad that there is finally high quality sushi in Glendale. Hiroki was amazing, he kept on surprising me. If you love sushi as much as I do, then this is the place to come... and if you don't like please approach whenever I am dining here and Hey Eddie and Linda .... how about some sake and We will happily pour you one from our bottle read more

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Still my favorite spot for sushi in LA, and I don't think it will ever change. I have been coming to Sasabune for many years now. I will always remember having a moment when I first tried their clam sashimi. It was like I just saw a unicorn and rode it into sashimi heaven. Not exaggerating at all. I mostly come to celebrate special occasions and every visit in the past was always great and consistently good. My last visit at this new location though was by far the best. I came here for my birthday and was so happy to see that my favorite sushi chef has also moved from their Beverly Hills location to the Glendale one. The omakase was deliciously prepared, fresh, with beautiful presentations, and service was spotless. The reason why I love Sasabune's omakase is because of its variety. Their taste and quality is unbeatable but it's really the variety offered in their omakase experience that makes it such good meal. I like that they start off with sashimi, then move onto sushi where raw, seared, and fully cooked fish is served. Then it's finished off with a delicious blue crab hand roll. I also got to try the limited edition Fukukomachi's 400th anniversary sake from Japan. Again, that same unicorn took me to sake heaven. For a restaurant that just opened for two weeks, they had everything down from food to service just like that. Their slightly warm sushi rice that falls apart if you don't know how to use a chopstick, their incredibly fresh and melt in your mouth raw fish, their laid back, non-pretentious yet classy atmosphere, and their ever-so-attentive service. What more can you ask for? I will always be a loyal patron of Sasabune, until I'm old and gray and can't chew anymore. I'll just ask them to puree my fish. Sit at the sushi bar, order their omakase, and finish with the blue crab hand roll. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The place looks pretty fancy. It's got that upscale look and might look a little intimidating. We got the omakase meal, it came with 9 courses. Safe to say it was an OK omakase, for the price (100$ with tip)I know it's omakase, and it's chefs choice, but It didn't have the high end stuff like amaebi, uni, otoro... But the chef did serve THE BEST blue crab handroll. The seaweed made all the difference. It had great crunch got straight to the blue crab. So good I had to order another one. Overall, it was good. The chef was knowledgeable with their product and made great convo while we enjoyed our omakase. read more

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Unbelievable how good this place is. Every single fish is so uniquely prepared and presented that's leaves you in awe. The chef is super engaging and nice! I love love this place. P.S they do not have California roll or spicy mayo loooool read more

This place is an absolute joke. I don't even know how/where to begin with the horrendous experience I had. Please, do yourself a favor and avoid it at all costs. It's worth the drive to a Sugarfish near you. This place is the equivalent of Costco/gas station sushi when you compare the two. We ordered a la carte (thank god we didn't do omakase, otherwise there would've been no way out). **It's important to note that we canceled the second half of our orders once we realized we couldn't force the food down anymore .. So we didn't try everything we planned to** I'll start with the toro because it was honestly laughable. It's listed as "market price" on the menu. It ended up being $20 per order, so $40 for 4 pieces (sorry, but there's more toro in Sugarfish's single toro hand roll .. And the entire meal there is less than $40) .. It tasted SO fishy that we could not finish it. I took a bite and immediately canceled the rest of our orders. We were in absolute shock. I really don't think I've had such disgusting sushi, especially for the price. The albacore sashimi in ponzu: came out in less than 2 minutes and felt like it was ready to go, just sitting in a refrigerator. Very fishy taste and overall just very low quality. Chunky and not fresh. When this dish is done right, the albacore is supposed to melt in your mouth. That definitely wasn't the case. The red snapper: this was just okay. Again, the quality of the fish wasn't exceptional - at least it wasn't too fishy, so that was a plus. Salmon: this was the only thing that was solid. Fish was higher quality than everything else. The roasted sesame seeds seemed a bit overpowering, so it wasn't necessarily a balanced taste. It was the most decent dish of the night. Scallop with yuzu: this is very difficult to mess up. It simply requires a fresh large scallop with fresh yuzu drizzled on top ... But lo and behold, Sasabune messed it up. Fishy yet again. Even the yuzu couldn't cover it up. Butterfish: Nothing special really. Kinda unnecessary - baked white fish with eel sauce. This sounds like a joke but we literally got in the car after and drove straight to Sugarfish in Downtown LA. I had my heart set on having some great sushi tonight, and I wasn't going to let Sasabune ruin it for me. Our bill at Sasabune for two (all items above, no alcohol and without tip) came out to $105. At Sugarfish? Two Trust Me dinners with all of the fish listed above and more (you also get blue crab, yellowtail and tuna) came out to $87 with tax and tip included. It's unfortunate that Sasabune thinks it can sell ridiculously low quality sushi to customers at those prices. The last sushi restaurant at this location closed down almost a decade ago, and the space sat vacant. Sasabune .. You will have a similar fate .. I guarantee it. read more

Sasabune isn't your average sushi restaurant where they have a bunch of rolls and try to cover up the poor quality of fish by drenching the food in spicy mayo and eel sauce. The quality of the food is amazing. Some of the fish you put in your mouth just melts like "butta." I recommend the omakase menu (chefs selections) and you won't regret it. Helpful advise.. This place is located right next to CPK, and parking is available in the parking lot that's also used for BJs and islands. read more

This is LA's best kept secret. The sushi here is high quality and is unlike any other place. There are no California rolls and no tuna rolls. Instead you get some of the tastiest, hard to find fish. For lunch they have trust me specials for $20 and $25. The omakase is worth it at least one. It starts of with a to die for albacore sashimi. Then each plate that follows is a carefully thought out pairing of 2 fish. For example you will get butter fish and bonita together. Each pairing works very well with each other. The house sake is delicious as well. Come here when you want an deluxe dining experience without having to deal with any pretentious folks. read more

the sashimi is all taste good fish quality good but the rice is not the sushi rice because every time you pick up the sushi the rice fall apart.like you need eat the fish and rice separately. read more

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Glendale's Best Kept Secret! Hiroki of Sushi Sasabune just opened this gem three weeks ago. No sign from the building or out front, but sushi connoisseurs know how incredibly delicious and special Sasabune has always been and continues to be. Enjoyed omakase tonight and am excited that my favorite sushi chef is only 15-20 minutes away from me! No more trekking to Brentwood through traffic for my sushi fix! Have been going to Hiroki for over 10 years now!!! It was a special night out and worth every dollar! read more

Sasabune Glendale - Located on the second floor in between CPK and WW. Omakase sushi dinner with Chef Hiroki. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

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This is by far the best sushi !! It is pricey but well worth the money ! We try and go as much as possible -

Great atmosphere, amazing sushi quality, cozy setting. There are several pre-planned meal courses and plenty of a la carte options as well. Lots of drink options including beers, wines, sakes, tea, and soft drinks. The staff is quite friendly and attentive. My new favorite sushi spot!! read more

The meal portion of our night wasn't intended to be the highlight of our first date anniversary as we went to the Alex theater a block up Brande St. to see the ballet. The ballet was great, but dinner was amazing!! We couldn't make it to the restaurant in time to eat before the show so we asked if we could come afterward. They penciled us in and said their last seating was at 10:00pm. We didn't arrive until just after 10:30 and there was just one couple left in the restaurant and they were finishing up. They let us in anyway. They were so friendly! We were expertly served by Chef Hiroki, who was also as friendly as could be while he was surely hoping to get home to his wife and one-week old baby. You would never have known it though as he made us feel comfortable as can be all while the staff must surely have been waiting for us to finish before they could close up. So service was definitely 5-star. I've been in California for only six months but my fiancé is an avid lover of sushi. We've been all over the place and I have to say this is the first time I can honestly say I get her infatuation. The sign by the door said the special of the day was "trust me" and so we opted for the omakase. So glad we did. I can still taste the uni (which I normally don't like because of the texture). It was sweet and had a structure to it--not pasty as I have had in the past. Perfect texture. And I can still taste the cool buttery tuna over the warm mound of rice... My least favorite--if there could be such a thing was the tuna hand roll, but that's probably just personal preference. It was still very good. If he never stopped serving his masterful creations, I would never stop eating. Food was definitely another 5-star. I'm sure we will see Hiroki again, but maybe this time as the main attraction. read more

Whenever you have a food experience that is life changing, it will always have a special place in your heart. For me, sasabune is that place. Although my life changing experience occurred at the west l.a. location, the glendale location is just as good, if not better. The sushi chef is def a master of his profession and very personable. If you're looking for a typical japanese restaurant then this place isn't for u. But if u want to take your sushi game to the next level, then this place is your spot. read more

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This place is great sushi spot A few friends and I happened to stumble upon. Friendly staff and fast service. All their fish is very fresh! You can skip the rolls because the sushi is fantastic. I highly recommend this place. read more

Incredible. Amazing. Out of this world. There is an endless amount of words that can describe this dining experience at Sasabune. Chef Hiroki is clearly a master of his craft and is so sweet in how he served us. Each individual bite/dish has its own unique adventure and taste experience and the variety of textures and temperatures are just mind-blowing. Watching the chefs at the bar is therapeutic in itself. And not to mention the gentle ambience and fantastic service. Definitely order the Signature Japanese Omakase. It's the only option you should consider if you truly want a forever memorable night. read more

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My wife and I have been going to Sasabune in the west side for years. When we found out that Sasabune was coming to Glendale, and that our favorite sushi chef Hiroki was also joining we were grateful (since it is now closer to where we live). The sushi is awesome (from the same fish markets) just like at the other locations. You will not be disappointed. read more

Very limited menu, as they pushed you to order their Omakase. If you don't, you will be a 'second-class' customer. And with server that barely speaks English and has zero delight to serve you, $100+/person seems a good reason to NOT come back. For good. I guess I'm not the only one: deserted sushi bar on Sat night proves it! read more

Great sushi. Clean. Quiet. Not a lot of noise. Food is fantastic. Not your average all you can eat sushi place. It's an actual sushi place. No California roll or spicy tuna rolls. Actual great tasting sushi read more

This. Place. Is. Amazing. As a chef, I take eating out and giving a high rating seriously. This place deserves all 5 stars. I dl-ed yelp just to leave this review. Seriously. Impeccably fresh fish. Amazing service, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. I was on a date, and it had the petfect setting. But I could easily take my son here for a family dinner. I can't speak highly enough about it. If you're considering sushi for dinner, go. If you want a really well priced lunch special, that's worth more than they're asking ($20-25 for amazing product), go. Just go. You can thank me later. read more

This is a fashion show come to life. The omakase features the most delectable and tender pieces of sashimi and sushi that melts in your mouth. After the first course of sashimi the Nigiris come out in pairs and they honestly look like two fashionable ladies prancing around old Japan. The uni and ikura's end seaweed looked like the starched straight scarves of Korean air stewardesses!! The beautiful colors that they were dressed in was so visually appealing and even the white fish on white rice had sexy colors peeking through from underneath. The trust me omakase was both a visually stunning experience as well as a flavorful tongue sensation where you are left wondering if you forgot how to chew because it literally melts in your mouth. Especially the albacore and toro. I cannot wait to go back for lunch and another special ocassion. Ironic that I used to go to the weight watchers next door. See photos. read more

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