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    The Bar - Hand Rolls by Seabutter

    4.1 (103 reviews)
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    Najeya K.

    Yummmmm. Everytime I shop at the Americana, i'm stopping at this handroll bar. it's affordable, filling, & delicious. You seriously can't even go wrong. I prefer just choosing on of their set-menus, but you can't go ahead & choose all the rolls you want too. SOOO GOOD.

    Toro - Uni
    Amy K.

    Love this small sushi place in Americana. They have a small menu, but everything is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place for people who want a light and small meal. Forgot to take more pics because I was busy eating...

    Vanessa A.

    Wow, just wow! Such a classy experience. The sushi hand rolls are absolutely delicious, and all you need is a little sake on the side to complete the meal. I'm so happy I had the chance to try this spot. It's a perfect place to stop if you're shopping at the Americana or simply looking for a unique sushi experience.

    Spicy Tuna
    Justin A.

    Walked in on a Saturday night with no wait, which already felt like a win. The interior is sleek and modern, and the curved handroll bar makes the space feel intimate but still lively. It ended up being a great date night spot before heading to a movie. We ordered the 6-handroll set. The blue crab was the standout and my favorite, followed by the spicy tuna and scallop, which were both excellent. Salmon and amberjack were solid, but the negi toro I wasn't a fan of. If you're a texture person, this one might not be for you. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. Service was good, pacing between handrolls was nice, and pricing felt fair for the Americana. I'd come back to try a few other rolls.

    Sunomono Salad
    Sarah L.

    A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I went to The Bar - Handrolls by Seabutter for a weekday lunch. We arrived around 12:30pm on Monday and it wasn't busy, so we were seated promptly. The ambiance of the restaurant is upscale, yet casual. The service was fine; the chef prepared the handrolls at a good pace and we didn't feel rushed. Also, there's bar-top seating with the chefs behind the counter, and there's only 1 gender-neutral restroom in the restaurant. I ordered the 5-Handroll ($27) set menu. My fave rolls were salmon (fresh & buttery) and amberjack (surprise citrus zing). My least fave roll was spicy tuna because the spiciness was overwhelming compared to others I've had before. I paired this set with the Sunomono Salad ($5), which had crisp and refreshing cucumbers. I'm unsure if I'd return to The Bar soon because there are a lot of great handroll bars with similar prices in the surrounding areas.

    Ellen N.

    Walked in on a Friday night, but it wasn't really worth the hype or the price. I tried the Taste of Bar and added Salmon Ikura, Toro Uni, USC, and Uni-Scallop. The timing of when the rolls came out felt inconsistent. The seaweed got soggy pretty quickly and didn't have much flavor. The rice tasted more like regular steamed rice rather than sushi rice. The Salmon Ikura was especially disappointing--it only had about five pieces of ikura. On a positive note, the fish itself was pretty fresh and tasty. Service was just okay; it was hard to get the host's attention and we had to flag down servers. Once we did get a server's attention, though, they were friendly.

    Nicolas F.

    Happened to be in the area and SO glad that I stopped in. Restaurant gets very busy in peak hours and can potentially have hour long waits. I went around 3pm on a weekday and had incredibly friendly service and great conversations with the staff. Food was delicious and very good value. I'm not in LA often but very glad to have experienced.

    Ally U.

    This place was just okay. Its not worth the amount of food you are getting and it doesn't taste any different that what you could probably make at home having your own sushi night. The rolls weren't filled all the way either. The service was also just okay but they only had one chef working on like the entire side of people and I was seated at the very end so it took forever for my food to get to me

    One hand roll ready to be eaten quickly
    Joe S.

    I became a fan of the main Seabutter restaurant when they opened nearby. I had never had pressed sushi which was delicious. And the service was always top notch. So when I heard they were opening a hand roll bar, I couldn't wait to try them out. I've been here 3 times now and they do not disappoint. That said, you must love hand rolls because that's the star here. I usually order the 5-piece or 6-piece set menu. And if I'm still hungry, it's easy to add an additional roll. The rolls are made to order so you need to eat them immediately or the seaweed will get moist and chewy. You don't want that if you can help it. That's never a problem when I'm by myself, but it can be an issue when dining with others because your rolls will come out one by one, meaning no one gets to eat together. You eat as each roll is presented. The service here is as good, if not better, than their nearby restaurant. My only complaint, thus the 4 stars, is when you are here by yourself, it's easy to down each roll as they are made. If you are with a friend, one of you will be eating a roll while the other watches and waits for theirs. If only the chefs could tag team and make two at the same time to avoid this issue. But other than that, I have no complaints.

    Jennifer H.

    It was my first time here, and it's a great spot for a quick and casual bite. The atmosphere is nice, and all the servers were very friendly. The hand rolls were delicious, but the only downside was that the seaweed got soggy pretty quickly. Other than that, it's definitely a solid hand roll spot I'd come back to.

    Seabutter spoon. Amazing!! Great recommendation by chef Marcelle.
    Shae M.

    Quality is top tier. Everything was super fresh and delicious. The ambiance is beautiful. Chef Marcelle is so hospitable and made the evening special.

    Scallop Handroll (5 5 Hand Roll Set (Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Aberjack, Scallop, Blue Crab)
    Yvonne B.

    Honestly I had such a blast at this hand roll bar by Sea Butter! I loved the picturesque U-shaped bar where I could see the chefs prepare each roll. The staff were super friendly and walked me through the most popular and personal favorites. I ordered the 5-set hand roll for a fun mix of salmon, spicy tuna, amberjack, blue crab, and scallop. My favorites were the amberjack and scallop. I loved how each were prepared so fresh and delicately. The chef was fun to talk with as well! His favorite was the amberjack roll! It had a nice chewiness texture to it. The HYE specialty roll was also intriguing and I added it on. The pinch of minced truffle and sesame oil made all the difference on the yellowtail belly. It was also my first time having lava sea salt- how fun!! I'll definitely be back!

    Tram B.

    The host greeted us with a smile and everyone here seemed super nice as we entered as well. Already off the bat, service was a big green flag for me. Like most handroll places, they sat us at the bar near other customers. We got the 5 rolls set for our visit. For our rolls, I appreciate SO much how they were chunks, and not all mushed into a paste. They also didn't use an overabundance of rice, so the flavors were very balanced for me. What I really appreciate about this place is they are very quick with the rolls. All the handroll places I go to make us wait at least 5 minutes in between each roll, so it drags out the experience and time since I have a habit of eating super quickly. Here, they prepped the next roll immediately as soon as they notice we're done. Highly appreciate this because it helps saves me time and the awkwardness of waiting around. I love efficiency and this place was great. While I'm pretty sure you can take your time and they aren't rushing you, I just happen to be a fast eater and a "time is money" kind of person so their service was impeccable for me. Highly recommend coming here.

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    Ine

    Ine

    4.2(66 reviews)
    2.8 miHighland Park
    Romantic vibe
    Takes reservations

    Ine has a nice little vibe and very tasty dishes! Service was also good and servers were attentive…read more Was super pleased as first timers overall. The only thing that wasn't great was that we received our hotate scallop dish without the oyster mushrooms. We thought maybe the mushrooms were hidden in the dish somehow but later saw the same plate on one of their posts and saw the mushrooms as clear as day :( would definitely want to go back to try some more of their other dishes and maybe try again with the scallops!

    O V E R A L L Great discovery and new eats to add to your…read morelist of restaurants to try. Small, cozy, intimate vibes~ I do have to say, this was my first restaurant after coming back from an Asia trip... so my standards and expectations are sky high still. This made most of these taste more underwhelming or something that tastes like I could have had it anywhere else. O R D E R Crispy Tuna Rice (5/5) -- Pretty good, def order this! Fatty Tuna Brioche (4/5) -- Such a missed opportunity in getting better quality toast or putting a bit more thought there... currently feels like an after thought. Tempura (5/5) -- Nice and crispy without excess batter! Ine noodle (+ sea bream) (3/5) -- Underwhelming and the sea bream was such a tiny piece. The bonus here is the quantity of noodles felt generous but I don't think this was worth the price point. Ine hand rolls - Hokkaido scallop - Hokkaido Uni - Sweet shrimp - Toro All the hand rolls were refreshing and I love how they served it. I don't think it's anything more special than other experiences I had... it is good but not one of a kind. The toro was not as fatty as I would have hoped. Servet ice cream - I forgot what we got but we tried two. Both were delicious! S E R V I C E They are so packed! Must make a rsvp to eat here. The chef or owner noticed that we were waiting for a while and offered us this complimentary fish that was actually the highlight of the meal. We appreciate the attention to detail and awareness in their own business. O T H E R Parking is assssss just find street parking and don't risk it at the plaza next door.

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    ikigai - Otoro,Chutoro,and Butter Saba

    ikigai

    4.4(146 reviews)
    2.4 miEagle Rock
    $$$

    Best sushi for sure in the area, maybe in the entire city! I love this place because their rolls…read moreare delicious and it feels like it's family run. I always finish my food and think- I could order delivery from here every day and not get tired of it. Get the Denali roll with the blue crab upgrade, or any of the rolls with the blue crab upgrade instead of regular California roll inside, absolutely divine! (P.s to the owners, could you please take a look at fixing the options in Uber Eats so that we can upgrade the rolls in the app without calling in? That would be great!)

    After going back and forth between different sushi spots, we landed on ikigai for their positive…read morereviews, especially about their fish quality. We entered right behind a group of 3. The group was greeted and told to wait for them to clear a front table. We were behind the group so it may have been tough to see us. We decided to scan the barcode at the front and join the online waitlist. The wait time was 0 minutes and there were multiple tables open. The restaurant was probably 35% filled. The server who was seating folks sat the group ahead of us and did not even acknowledge us. We ended up waiting 10+ minutes for the server to finally sit us. The many servers were attentive but I think it was to their detrimental as the meal progressed. While we appreciated the constant water filling, we felt very watched when they would take our plates as soon as the last sushi piece was taken off. There were multiple times when I saw servers glance at our table for the plates and it made us feel rushed. Where I was sitting, I could see the servers pacing back and forth and constantly glancing at our table to see if they could clean anything up. I wish they were a tad slower on this part so we could have more uninterrupted time to connect and eat. I was pretty excited to try the food but was left feeling unsatisfied. We got the philadelphia, yuzu drop, alaska samurai, and negihama (yellowtail) handroll. The rice was overcooked and mushy on the Philadelphia roll. I'm not sure why but the fish didn't wow me or taste super flavorful when eaten as a roll. I purposely ate the ingredients separately to get an isolated taste of the fish. The fish quality was okay - I was expecting more. Their salmon was lackluster but the tuna and yellowtail were decent. The ambiance is more modern and folks who seem to go here fit more hipster vibes. Not sure if we would return.

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    Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi - Outside - IG: @eatwithxjenn3

    Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi

    4.4(2k reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    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.

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    Mills Alley - Fatty tuna

    Mills Alley

    4.7(379 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Tokyo Emperor

    4.8(28 reviews)
    2.3 miEagle Rock

    This place only has 22 reviews? We're about to change that…read more I'd seen this place on my Insta and had followed it but hadn't tried it till yesterday when I discovered my go to hibachi delivery place no longer delivered to me. It was only a matter of time because this place was helluva far from where I live. So, my quest for a new hibachi place to deliver to me commenced and this place popped up. That jostled my memory that I had wanted to try it and the rest is history. My go to is always a filet mignon (medium well) combo with shrimp and fried rice. I'm going to be honest, the filet was tender and wonderful but it wasn't medium well. I didn't expect it to be though because other than ordering at a sit down place, this request hasn't ever been fulfilled. For me, this wasn't an issue as the meat wasn't overcooked and everything tasted perfect. The bonus here is that the plate comes with fried rice and you don't have to pay more for that option. Your plate also comes with hibachi style veggies (carrots, broccoli, zucchini and onions) and not frozen "steamed" veggies like some other places. You get six shrimp and a decent amount of beef in my opinion. No matter how much fried rice you give me, I will always say it can come with more because I absolutely carbs. Now for the sauces - listen up, because for me, the sauces are integral to the hibachi experience. You get 4 sauces per order and they will sell you additional ones but that's not an option on a delivery platform (so you'll have to call and work that out with the restaurant). Your options are yum yum (pink sauce), diablo (spicy pink sauce), ginger and garlic butter. The ginger was a tad too salty for me but the rest of the sauces passed the vibe test. Don't be scared off by the name "diablo" - it has a slight kick but you won't be breathing . Shout out to Juan who hooked up this first time girlie with extra sauces so she could try them all and indulge in saucing up her meal. Please note the sauce containers are pretty small. Ya'll think you can start sizing up your sauces? I had a promo code so I needed to order a certain minimum. I refused to pay for soda when I have tons here so I went with a side of veggies. The platform said steamed veggies so when I called Juan, I made sure they were hibachi style veggies and not steamed (they were hibachi style). One recommendation would be to offer a side of fried rice. I'd much have preferred that over the veggies. I hope this is an option next time I order. My food arrived warm and I devoured it. I will no longer shed tears over the loss of my other hibachi spot as I've found one I'm just as happy with. As provided above, not only was my food a yummy in my tummy experience, the customer service offered by Juan was also superb. Support this joint and don't you guys leave the Eagle Rock area or I'll once again lose my hibachi go to.

    Great food honestly best food truck ever when they are open ...a little pricey and last two times I…read morewent to get their food and they just were not there

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    KazuNori | Pasadena - Salmon Rolls

    KazuNori | Pasadena

    4.5(152 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    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.

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