Second time walking in and dining here, one of the best places to get rolls, sushi, and any other related cravings. I usually don't leave reviews but their service and food is amazing so how can I not leave one. The best item for me is the dragon or rainbow roll alongside the mussels. Definitely coming back many more times! read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is amazing, ambiance is super cute. Been coming here for years for their AYCE Love the staff and the fish is always fresh. Don't forget to get your green tea ice cream. read more

Tomikawa is a nice place--spacious, clean, and comfortable. The food was good overall. The rice was soft and fresh, and the sushi was excellent. The fish tasted fresh and had none of that strong fishy smell or flavor that sometimes turns people away from sushi. The service started off fine, but about 15 minutes after we arrived, the restaurant became very busy. Unfortunately, it seemed like the staff was overwhelmed. At one point, I had to walk over to the bar area to get my own soda refill. The biggest issue was the wait time for our second round of sushi. We ended up waiting over 30 minutes, which put a damper on the experience. That said, the quality of the food was good enough that I would return. My recommendation would be to visit during the week and avoid peak weekend hours if possible. You'll likely enjoy the food much more without the long waits. read more

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Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant has become one of our favorite spots for Japanese food. The bento boxes are tasty, generously portioned, and offer a great variety that makes it hard to choose just one. Their sushi rolls are equally impressive, with a wide selection to satisfy both traditional sushi lovers and those looking for specialty creations. The freshness of the fish and ingredients really stands out, and every meal we've had has been consistently good. Portions are generous enough that you may even have leftovers for later. The cherry on top is their Buy One, Get One 50% off from 8pm till closing, which adds tremendous value and makes dining here an even better experience. They do have the all you can eat option, as well. If you're looking for fresh sushi, satisfying bento boxes, large portions, and great value, Tomikawa is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended! read more

We come here for every event, birthday, anniversary so practically every month The food is always fresh and tasty, love the presentation and different platters. The service is fast and the servers are very nice It's nicely decorated with comfortable seats and the ambiance is very family friendly. There's no loud music so you can enjoy a nice conversation on the table. The prices are very reasonable too for all you can eat sushi. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Combination sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. The service is great, attentive and fast. It has a good amount of seating and its a nice open space. We came for lunch which is a good deal - they have 2 options so we chose the one with the carpaccio option. The rolls are full size which is awesome and you dont see that a lot at ayce. I loved their spicy tuna on crispy rice and the nigiri fish to rice ratio is very generous with the fish. Everything tasted fresh. They also had a handroll option. I wish they had had a yellowtail sashimi option. Sadly we got very full after our first round so i didnt get to try their beef teriyaki. Good amount of parking and no wait at lunchtime during the week. read more

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Walking into an all you can eat spot usually means accepting your fate: questionable fish, mystery sauces, and at least one regret. But Tomikawa actually impressed me? Their selection is legit, and the Spicy Albacore and Seared Garlic Tuna were so good I briefly forgot I was at AYCE place. Pricing was fair, quality was solid, and I didn't leave wondering why I did this to myself. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Pasadena! read more

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Parking can be packed in front (short walking distance) but the back can be less but abit of walking. The place is chic and clean cut. Clean and spacious, with one big sushi bar that you can see how the foods prep. The seating area are big , about 2/3 of the restaurant. You can either do all you can eat (AYCE) or à la cart. Service is nice and attentive by all staff. Foods are good and fresh. Well presented. Overall it was a great fulled dinner with great service. read more

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Came here for lunch with two of my buddies right when they opened at 11:30am on a Tuesday. Parking is easy since it's a shared lot with Panera Bread, and there was plenty of space. At first, service was solid. Jazz was our server and since it wasn't busy yet, she was attentive and checked in on us. But about 30 minutes in, the restaurant filled up fast, and it looked like there were only about 3 servers for the whole place. After that, service really slowed down--we had to flag people down for water refills and even stood near the front just to pay our bill. Now for the food. Overall, the fish tasted fresh, but the tuna was surprisingly lacking flavor. Our favorites were the salmon nigiri and the salmon carpaccio--both were really good. The spicy tuna crispy rice was a bit of a letdown since the rice was harder than expected. On the other hand, the appetizers were a highlight. The jalapeño poppers and baked green mussels were solid, and the garlic chili edamame was drenched in a really flavorful sauce. The agadashi tofu was a pleasant surprise--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and the sauce had a nice balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. We also enjoyed the shrimp and vegetable tempura. The unagi was well-prepared too, especially since they did a good job cleaning it--no annoying bones. Skip the bay scallop and tuna nigiri. The ambiance is modern, and the noise level is moderate, so it's easy to have a normal conversation. One note for management: Jazz started off great but clearly got overwhelmed once it got busy. The whole staff seemed stretched thin, and you could see other tables getting impatient too. With better staffing, this could easily be a 5-star experience. Supporting your team more would make a big difference. Parking is free and ample. I'd be open to giving Tomikawa another try once service improves. read more

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Underrated AYCE sushi spot. Comparable to many great chains in SoCal. The sushi tastes better than it looks. Large cuts of fish per sushi. Great for party of 4 or 2. My friend has a really stomach like a mouse, barely ate anything but said it was still worth it - I basically ordered everything and ate 4x whats on my picture, and then went to the gym and PR'ed. I recommend: Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Eel, and anything else with some marinade. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of the best all you could eat sushi restaurants that I've been to great service great food. The spicy albacore was amazing. I will definitely come back again. Great atmosphere. The team was excellent. The sushi chefs were incredible. And our kids loved and enjoyed the Udon soup read more

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Food was amazing as always. I plan my day out just to eat here and drive up here from koreatown just to get this! Never disappoints read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I am new to Pasadena and been wanting to find a local AYCR Sushi. I have been to a few others in Pasadena. Anyways, I finally tried it. It was my birthday dinner and I spontaneously went but found the experience underwhelming and not worth the price. One thing to mention is that I am on a diabetic diet and I should have checked but there wasn't many options. Mainly no sashimi. There's the carpaccio but there's too much such. I was excited for the Salmon collar but they were out. Anyways I only got 1 order in. I was ignored and had to ask for things over and over. There was a large table near me and they got a lot of attention and the table next to me two woman sat downs and they got a lot of attention. The sushi was decent but I'm not supposed to have white rice. I actually was going to do a second around but was ignored so I decided to just go. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - My one round of food and I was there for 45 mins. No one came to help me. - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Come here for their AYCE sushi!! Fresh fish and good varieties. Good service too! Spacious environment!

Went on a Tuesday afternoon and left a bit disappointed. I came in for the premium option, but they didn't have the omakase + premium AYCE available. Ended up going with the AYCE lunch special, which was overall just okay. Flavor-wise, the garlic edamame and shishito peppers were probably my favorites. The fish-to-rice ratio on the sushi was great, but the rice itself was inconsistent--some pieces were undercooked while others were overcooked. The fish wasn't the freshest, though still decent quality. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. I may return in the future and hope to try the premium menu next time. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Amazing food and great service we'll definitely be back. The sushi is fresh and rolls were very delicious

We came here on a late night just before closing for happy hour as they didn't offer AYCE close to closing. We were delighted by the happy hour portions. We ordered a bento box, then from the happy hour menu ordered a Sumo Roll and Sensual Pleasure Roll, and salmon collar with sea salt. The rolls were huge. Fish was fresh. Salmon collar was very good. The seared rendered fatty salmon meat was juicy. You can squeeze the included lemon wedge on top and dip into the sauce. Bento box was about $20 but came with decent portions. Water tasted like filtered water, which is good. Excellent service. Clean and upscale restaurant with good pricing. Easy to find parking in parking lot. Highly recommend! read more

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Very spacious and attentive staff. They have AYCE for $39.99 (weekday dinner) or à la carte. Lots of options and everything came out pretty fast. Recommend this place for sushi for big or small groups. read more

Food was great ambiance was great service was excellent. The fish was fresh. Can't complain :) read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was excellent, with a great variety of options on the AYCE menu. I would have loved to see a few more yellowtail dishes available, but overall everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Our larger group did experience some hesitation from the staff when ordering multiple rounds of rolls, even though we finished every item brought to the table. That said, the quality of the food and service was otherwise outstanding. We'll definitely be returning soon. read more

The best all you can eat sushi in LA! The quality is great and great service will definitely come back! read more

Sushi very tasty and very fresh W mans W sushi W service W restaurant these guys are my slimes fr. This is too tuff bruh u guys gotta eat here yall missing out if not. Aight im heading out peace out - The BIG C read more

Fresh taste of the fish and the best quality and deal for all you can eat. Wide range of foods from fried to fresh fish is one of my favorite sushi place in pasadena read more

So glad to have found a different ayce sushi spot in Pasadena, aside from aikan! The restaurant is a bit hidden but the interior is modern, bright, and clean! Definitely less chaotic and more spacious than aikan. Their sushi portions are much bigger and you can definitely taste the quality of the fish. I was already done after the first round! Their hot green tea was also really good. We went during happy hour and my husband got draft beer, which he enjoyed. The staff is mostly friendly and attentive. I'm not sure if it was just the day, but it didn't feel kid friendly. I had to ask for a plate for my son and also ask for crayons/coloring paper. I'm really excited to have another sushi spot to add to my list! read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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It was delicious! This buffet was such a great deal, I'm so full! This female agent is amazing! read more

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One of the best AYCE Sushi places in Los Angeles. The sushi was amazing with the crunch roll being one of my favorite dishes during my experience. The service was amazing with the servers delivering our food fast and helped us order the best sushi on the menu. The vibes and hospitality made this experience just as good and I overall rate my experience a 10/10! read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

It is absolutely delicious--I love it so much! The sashimi is incredibly fresh. It tastes fantastic and makes me want to keep eating, and I really appreciate that the portion sizes are so generous. read more

Came here on a Monday with my boyfriend for lunch. Staff was friendly and did not have to wait long for the wait time. This place is easily one of my top 5 AYCE sushi spots in the SGV. The fish-to-rice ratio is on point, which is a big deal for me--generous cuts of fish without being overloaded on rice. Pricing is very reasonable for AYCE, especially considering the quality and consistency. Everything came out fresh, and service was efficient throughout the meal. Overall, great value, great sushi, and a spot I'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend if you're looking for solid AYCE sushi in the SGV. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

10/10 this is my third time here and the consistency is always on point! I have not been disappointed once. I will continue to come in because its so worth it! Fresh food, great service, and over all vibes are everything! read more

Chan was an amazing server and he was extremely nice. The service was top notch. I would definitely come back here and eat again. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food here was great, tasted super fresh and the servers were awesome. Definitely a top AYCE place. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Yellow Yellowtail Belly Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tomikawa Sushi is really good and the food always tastes fresh. The sushi was super tasty and everything came out great. Chan was an amazing server and made the experience even better. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great rolls and servers were great! Vibe was nice as well and overall great experience! read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Great sushi rolls! - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

TLDR, fish not as fresh, huge rice portion for nigiri and staffs are extremely slow. I have gone here a few times. Most of the time they are good. But this last time I went for lunch, the experience was not as good. The staffs was extremely slow to come and take the order. So I had the all you can eat full meal and not the lunch specials, that special covers rolls only with lots of Rice. I usually just order the carpaccio and nigiri. The RAW fish used in the carpaccio was not fresh, there were some slight fishy smell that is noticeable in the salmon. This is the same with the Salmon nigiri. The other fish were ok, but issue that I have with the nigiri this time around is that the rice to fish ratio. Today they decided to increase the rice portion compared to the fish. I was disappointment to say the least. The overall feel of the restaurant is the same and clean which is good. But this past visit was a huge downgrade for me. read more

i visited Tomikawa for the first time on 10/21/2025, with a party of two, at 5:30PM. It was pretty empty at that time; however, we had a great time. They have a good happy hour (and also a reverse happy hour). We ordered before the 6pm cut off. They have various drinks, a lot of appetizers and a lot of rolls and specialty rolls. I had the Lion King Roll, as well as a traditional California Roll. We also shared the Garlic Edamame. Everything was delicious. Our server was friendly and efficient. We probably also overstayed our welcome, and stayed about an hour after we finished; however, it was no problem to them. I would definitely return again in the future. read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had no idea this place existed here! It's been years since I've come to this plaza - so I didn't know this had replaced Kabuki. For AYCE sushi this was place was delicious. I was expecting smaller pieces of fish and bigger portions of rice for the nigiri, but was pleasantly surprised by the size of fish they gave. Service was friendly and fast. We were initially sat at a wobbly table, but they accommodated us and let us move to another seat. I'm looking forward to coming back here read more

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honestly the best service ive received in a middle-tier AYCE sushi place. seating took little to no time as well during peak dinner time on a friday, so this place is slept on read more

Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wow came here starving and left stuffed. We got the all you can eat sushi. We were seated immediately and given a paper to choose our choices. You can order up to three different times but you must finish all your food so don't get greedy. The menu has hot, cold, salad, hand rolls and specialty rolls. Our waiter Chan was super kind, food was made to order quickly and they continually check in on you. Definitely come hungry. Also they have happy hour and who doesn't love that. It's from 3-8pm or something like that lol. Make sure you come down and if it's a first date guaranteed it won't be your last read more

Wow, I'm impressed. I've only been once but will absolutely be back. Firstly asking for extra ginger and wasabi was no issue, generous second portion and a kind affect- very friendly service. Great selection of nigiri including amazingly soft and lightly seared squid, delightfully fishy mackerel (you can't get mackerel everywhere) and the seared garlic tuna were among my favorites. read more

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The sushi is great here the fish is really high-quality and it's one of my favorite. All you can eat sushi places to have sushi. They have great service and the vibe is amazing. Came here for my dad's birthday and it was great. read more

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