The food was just not good guys- just... not good. Sashimi was a baaaaad idea and had an aftertaste... I didn't get sick or anything just would rather have spent more and enjoyed a good meal. Never again. read more

Best quality fish. The rolls were bomb too. Joan the server is sooooo hot! Beautiful eyes. She's always kept a mask on for the safety of the customers. Loved the service. Will be back again soon. read more

Zono Sushi - Sashimi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

I've been a sushi fanatic for over 30 years. There are many good places, and of course there are ups and downs at any sushi establishment this place is a solid 4. No it's not gonna compete with the high-end places that are much more expensive but it's consistently good everything is fresh and presentable. The portions are very normal they're not too big not too small. The patio is very nice for outdoor dining during the pandemic. read more

The waiters are nice they have good service they ask you if your ready,nice food to go with it the ramen tasted delicious,customer was good really liked desert read more

5 Stars!!!! Best Food!! Best service!!! Very clean and very friendly staff!!! James is The Best!!! I can go over and over!! Highly recommended!! read more

Just updating! I went back to see my favorite waitress Rebecca, because she always cracks me up and remembers my order. So this time I told her I'm going Keto or at least low carb for a week and she gave me recommendations! Love this!!! It's sooooo delicious! read more

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First time trying Zono. I should say I was impressed. Very good food and even nicer staff. Had an amazing experience there. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Zono read more

Literally, a hidden gem. This place was great for a happy hour sushi spot. Lots of variety in their menu, but simple enough to not be overwhelmed. The atmosphere is relaxing with enough lighting to see the beautiful decor. Most sushi places can be quite dim. Our server was so sweet and attentive but not overbearing whatsoever. Definitely my new go to spot when shopping around Glendale :) read more

I've been going to this place since I was in high school . I took my family for lunch here the other day. We finished eating and asked for the check. The restaurant said their credit card machine was broken. They had the nerve to ask me if I can look for an ATM and get cash. WTf? Really? It's not my fault their credit card machine is broken. There are no signs saying it's a CASH only business. I thought that was rude and unprofessional. Never coming here again! read more

My go to Sushi spot for delivery. I've now had this spot delivered to my house over 15 times and not once have they messed up on the order. It's time I give them some credit. This spot is really on point. The food always arrives on time and fresh to eat. I've had most of the menu now and everything is bomb. My favorite thing is a blossom roll. I also get spicy yellowtail had rolls. Spicy scallop cut roll. Yellowtail, tuna, salmon, albacore sushi. I like most of the baked rolls. I've never been there in person but for delivery it's my spot. Must try. read more

First time visit with my husband, thanks to a Groupon. My husband ordered the spicy ramen bowl, I ordered the chirashi bowl, and we ordered a side of the spicy tuna roll and fried Brussels sprouts. For dessert we shared the vanilla parfait. All were amazing. We split everything, and we liked how the spicy ramen was actually spicy (some ramen places' spicy ramen isn't that spicy). Must be the Korean influence in the ownership (as I am Korean as well) but we liked how the spicy ramen had a kick. I particularly noticed all the different textures and flavors in the ramen as well - roasted corn, soaked seaweed pieces, the bean sprouts. Delish! Only $8.99 for a good size bowl too. You can choose to add a side roll of spicy tuna for only $3 if you get ramen. We liked how the spicy tuna roll had a lot of tuna in it. They didn't go skimpy on it. The chirashi bowl was an assortment of fish/sashimi over a bed of rice, and a side of sliced daikon. The bowl had plenty of fresh sushi in it. We loved how buttery the salmon seemed and how easy all the fish was to chew (it wasn't chewy and old like some places serve). Also the cold rice in the bottom of the bowl was very tasty too! We later asked the owner about it who said he has a special recipe for that rice and it takes 6 hours to prepare and cook! Wow. Once again, we were impressed by the freshness and quality of the sashimi! The Brussels sprouts had sliced hazelnut mixed in and both had been flash fried. Even if you didn't grow up liking Brussels sprouts, I challenge you to try theirs. (Lately I've been on a Brussels sprouts kick when I go out to eat) We learned that the place was recently taken over my new owners. We were able to talk to the chef/owner which was cool. He was able to explain how he has taken the restaurant up a notch since he took it over. He said he only orders high quality fish and is picky about where the fish is sourced from. Also, they have a fresh shrimp tank onsite where they take shrimp from daily to serve. It doesn't get any better than that!! For us, we liked our experience here. If you are looking fora sushi place that offers 50 diff style sushi rolls, this place might not be the place for you. But if you're looking for good quality fish, this is your place. Also, if you love wasabi, be sure to order some extra on the side ;-) And last but not least, the vanilla parfait is worth it if you have room! The vanilla ice cream comes out in a fat but short cylinder shape, with crushed pieces of hazelnut coating the ice cream. Different for me but tasty! But then again, I sometimes enjoy the combination of different textures in a dish. We would definitely come back here! All that food only costed $41 which include green tea, and that was before the Groupon discount. Very reasonable! read more

I tried this place for the first time on Friday and although there were few people waiting we were all seated quickly. They have very friendly staff members. The food was very tasty and fresh. I actually like how their menu is divided in categories like baked and raw sushi. We got the phili roll, yellow fever, protein roll and baked salmon roll. We will definitely be back for more. read more

Hard to find a place where freshness is consistent. Personal recommendation - halibut & snapper . P.S. My hostess Joan was super hot read more

Disappointing takeout order. Items not like they are in photos. Sad California roll. Don't order here.

PLEASE READ: DO NOT COME HERE! I had the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant at this place. I accidentally spilled my glass of water and was very apologetic to the young lady who was my waiter about it and she didn't look at my face once after I said sorry twice and said thank you when she began "cleaning" it up. She was huffing and puffing as she was cleaning instead of saying "don't worry about it" or "it's ok it happens" NOTHING. The best part is, she brings me back a cup with a F****** LID ON IT..... as if I'm a freaking CHILD. This was by far the most degrading thing a waiter has ever done as far as I've seen. She didn't come by ONCE to check up on us after that and didn't give us any napkins after I used the only one I had to help clean the table. I have never in my life been so furious and disgusted by an employee like this. If I was a child, I'd understand by bringing me a covered cup, however this was just beyond any horrible customer service I've ever experienced. I went to talk to the manager about the situation and she was hardly apologetic about the incident and just said "oh sorry." This is NOT how you run a damn business. As a business owner and waiter, you expect accidents to happen but you don't make your customers feel like crap about it. If this was any other Americanized business, my word to the manager would've been taken seriously and made up for. However I will never return due to this incident and don't recommend anyone to contribute to this "business." Disgusting. Also if you have good taste in high quality sushi this is definitely not the place to go. No wonder they had the least amount of wait than any other restaurant in the area. To the manager: Before you "run" a place, gather some basic customer service skills unless you want to lose all your customers one day To our waiter: If you can't handle cleaning up a water spill at your restaurant job, find elsewhere to work, preferably a company that you don't have one on one interaction with human beings. read more

My husband and I were in the area last Friday, and came across this restaurant via yelp. It was our first time here, and we were pleasantly surprised at how great everything was. Their menu is pretty extensive, and although my husband and I are both creatures of habit, we decided that we wanted to venture out of our comfort zone and asked our waitress for recommendations. She was so nice and patient while explaining the menu to us! per her recommendations, we ended up ordering some sashimi and the yellow fever roll. The quality of the fish was seriously incredible for the price! We wanted to order more, and only didn't because we were stuffed. Our waitress was also consistent and friendly throughout the entire time we were there. We'll definitely be back. read more

Came here for dinner with a few girlfriends (party of 9) . It was my first time and I had a bit of a problem finding the spot. Talk about "hidden gem". I literally walked the entire block up and down Maryland Ave. trying to find the place, and even asked a mail-carrier, and she could not find it either! The 4 star rating is for the excellent, beyond expected, personalized customer service by manager Chris. After I placed a call to the restaurant for directions, he walked out to find me and escorted me back to the spot! We had very attentive and unobtrusive waitresses all night. They refilled our hot tea often. Very extensive menu offerings, including bento boxes, sushi rolls and sashimi plates. Our party ordered both garlic (YES!!) and plain edamame, and gyoza as appetizers. Promptly consumed! I liked the X-Boyfriend rice-free sushi roll (had a pretty yin-yang look to the roll- spicy tuna, plain tuna, wrapped in radish and topped with varying slices of sashimi. Also got the Omakase sashimi tray (twelve pieces for small) . Every piece was delicious. Others in the party opted for bento boxes (you can get two or three item combo's - that's quite a bit of food : includes rice, salad, miso soup, tempura and a few pieces of Cali-roll sushi. Sashimi and Poke salad also looked very good. Dessert was mochi ice cream bites ( the mochi balls were quartered), drizzled with chocolate syrup. Personally I don't like chocolate syrup but at least it was not drenched in it. Also got a plate of sliced oranges. Everyone left satisfied, full and happy. read more

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I came to this restaurant a few years ago but never came back as I wasn't impressed. Happened to be in the area with my boyfriend and decided to give it another try. New owner definitely made improvements so it will now be our go to spot for sushi in Glendale. Everything was delicious and the fish was very fresh. Service was great. The owner is very friendly and can definitely make suggestions if needed! I had the Cilantro Abacore Roll and it was incredible! Absolute mouthgasm....no soy sauce, wasabe, or ginger needed. The garlic endamame was delicious. A little sea salt with deep fried garlic. If you've been here in the past and didn't care for it, come back and try it again. The new owner has made great changes! read more

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Amazing food and great service! Been coming here for years, definitely one of my favorite sushi spots! They also have delicious ice cream macaroons for dessert! read more

Zono Sushi - Baked Yellowtail Roll, Super Philadelphia Roll, Salmon Tempura Roll, Gyoza Dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

RUINED Valentine's Day Dinner, Horrible Staff, Cold Food and Cold ramen! Waste of $50! If I could give them a zero, I would! Don't waste your time here. Large portions, but tasteless food and horribly rude waitstaff. Ambiance is nice. Backstory: my husband and I have both been a bit sick (cough and sore throat) and wanted some warm ramen to alleviate those symptoms. It was Valentine's Day night, so we called ahead to see if they would accommodate us to be seated at 9pm when they closed at 9:30. They said yes, so we arrived exactly at 9. The older Asian woman who greeted us was nice, but there was a young Asian man with glasses who was horribly rude and unaccommodating. We were seated at a table in-between the front door and the side-patio entrance. My husband ordered immediately and while we waited, the young Asian man with glasses started cleaning up the outside patio tables, coming in and out through the patio door, leaving us to freeze. He did this at least 6 times, including after I complained! Outside was 46 degrees. In the meantime, they had brought our ramen and beef teriyaki out. Our ramen was cold, our beef teriyaki also cold and I was freezing. We asked to move tables, and the young man said " Well, we have to clean outside too." The older woman finally let us move, but Valentine's Day was ruined and our tasteless food was made even worse by the fact that it was cold. The young Asian waiter proceeded to then clean the surrounding tables around us with chemical cleaning spray while we were eating. This was prior to them closing. DO NOT give this terrible establishment your money. I don't usually write reviews unless the restaurant is amazing or absolutely terrible. This place is terrible and I will never return here. I suggest you do the same! read more

Pleasantly HAPPY AND FULL!!!! My husband and I were walking to a ramen place and ended up going down this little alley walkway and found this place. Boy are we happy we decided to stay. The rolls are amazing. And the service at the sushi bar was so pleasant. Aiden was so quick and friendly. The anoush roll and the heart attack roll were delicious. They were also very good portions that we got full just after them. Since it was lunch they also gave us FREE MISO SOUP! FREE SODA TOO! Def will come back!!! read more

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Ordered a heart attack roll and was delivered something COMPLETELY different. Do not order from this place online. read more

Zono Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

Bud experience, we asked for water no ice, we got water with ice, hot tea was nearly warm. We ordered Philadelphia rolls, salmon wasn't chewable. Eel rolls had funny taste . Ginger tastes like they added vinegar in it. Wasabi was dried up. Miso soup has no saturated taste like they added water in it. Not going to be back, inattentive service as well! read more

My favorite is the bento box, sesame chicken and California roll..make ya wanna dance!!!

Family loves sushi and have tried most of them around the area and tried this one. Volcano roll was one of the best rolls I have ever had. All the rolls were fresh and tasted great. My kids agreed they would definitely go back. read more

This place was near my office and since I had Groupon for this, I thought I'd try despite the 3.5 star review. I later learned that new management took over 5 month ago and they are trying to build better reputation. The food was great- the portion was heavy, and they were generous with using ingredients. Thick sushi pieces! On top of getting own rolls, my husband and I got a side roll and garlic edamame. Yum. And the service was great- especially the guy who seemed like the owner came out to check up on us, trying hard to make sure we were happy with everything I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Zono Sushi - Rolls, rolls, side rolls, and garlic edamame:) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

More like 3.5 stars to be exact. I used to remember coming here a lot years back for Happy Hour and their Lunch special. We came here recently for my nephew's 1st birthday party. Wow, my cousin went all out. She ordered 3 different sashimi and sushi plates. Each guest had their own order of a 3 choice lunch bento box. My cousin stood up and announced by saying "Thank you for all the guests that have arrived for my son's birthday party and enjoy yourselves on some sushi" Poof!! I got up quickly to stand in line for the sushi plates. I said "I got dibs, I got first dibs" since I was sitting right next to the table where the variety of sushi was placed. I rarely get an opportunity to eat free sashimi fresh out from the sushi chef. I aim for the ebi, salmon, and tuna sushi http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hNgjbn0LcoBsSMn6JWBfaA?select=lODPiJEqY0NDBzDCbYje_A. I grabbed some right away and brought a handful to my table. The sushi are really good except I don't know why most of them taste like it has been dipped with wasabi. Some might like it, but I like my wasabi separated. They offered the lunch special with 2-3 choices http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hNgjbn0LcoBsSMn6JWBfaA?select=puECNsN7p3OGkoZbIdVz4w. We received a bento with teriyaki chicken, shrimp tempura, white rice with sides of gyoza and salad. I'm a sucker for delicious bento. I have no complaints there. Customer service was great. They were very friendly and always there whenever you need something. Parking is available with validation across Mann Theater Exchange. Happy hour are from 3pm-6pm everyday.. Other than mixed wasabi sushi, I don't mind coming back for their lunch special and happy hour. But if I want really good sushi, I go to Ichiban in Glendale. read more

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We've ate here before but noticed the happy hour signs they had out tonight & decided to try them out. Waited to be seated, finally had someone ask for our drink orders & we inquired about the happy hour specials, waiter replied "oh that's only Monday through Thursday". ??? The signs had no days or times on them (nor was it on the menu) & the fact that they were out on a Sunday was very deceiving. Needless to say, we left before ordering. I find it so disappointing when restaurants try to draw you in with false advertisements- makes me not want to go back (even if their happy hour sounds like a good deal). read more

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Good deal for the 8 piece sushi meal with a roll. Quality was ok but I probably wouldn't return. read more

Zono Sushi - 8 piece sushi - good value for the price point but I wouldn't go back - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

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One of the best sushi spots we've experienced. Sashimi salad topped the list followed by dynamite sushi. Waiters were prompt and corteous. Good ambiance to hang out. read more

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The benefits of Groupon is that it allows for a cheaper opportunity to try somewhere new. This is where Groupon has brought me yesterday. It was great that there is free Sunday parking in a parking lot just down the block from where Zono is located, which is in The Exchange plaza. It wasn't that easy to find because the plaza was pretty desolate and the businesses were unseen from the outside. It wasn't until we walked into the building that we saw Zono sushi; the flashing neon signs helped as well as the bench with Ben Franklin sitting outside the restaurant. Inside was pretty desolate as well. We were only the second party inside during prime lunch hours. With our groupon, we ordered the 3-item bento box for $12 and Sushi Combo #3 which came with 5 pieces of nigiri sushi (salmon, tuna, shrimp, halibut, yellowtail) and a roll of your choice for $12, along with two small Kirins and a hot tea. Prices were pretty decent, but also pretty standard in terms of lunch at a Japanese restaurant so I wasn't too impressed. Quality of food was also pretty standard. Sushi was mediocre; the first nigiri piece I had was the yellowtail and it was a bit chewy, so it kind of turned me away from the rest of the sushi. Some other details that I noted about the food was the comp' edamame was dried out and starting to brown in color and the tempura sauce was salty and flavorless. The bill ended up to be $8 with the Groupon (which was $15 for $30). Given that I had to tip on the full amount, the total I paid for this meal including the price of the Groupon was $28, which for two plus beers isn't that bad. With that said, I'll probably be continuing to scope the Groupon market and finding other places to try. Time to move on. read more

Zono Sushi - Nigiri from Sushi Combo and a small Kirin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

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Everything we had was delicious and fresh. The garlic edamame needed more garlic but it was still yummy. Service was great and place was nice. read more

Zono Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glendale, California

Walked in, was not given options for a seat. i told waitress if we can sit outside. She said sure and gave an attitude, my friend felt awkward and literally said is it ok if we sit here? We sat and waited 20-30 min. (Timed) no one came out Walked inside and told them that we have not been served for 20 min. A different server came and took our order, the waitress was never seen again until it came to giving the checks. My order was really simple and I told them no Bean Sprout and no cabbage.. Tonkatsu came with both things I didn't ask Waitress didn't apologize. She gave the check and said thank you. On the payment receipt will have all the reasoning on why no tip was given. Customer service: 1/10 Food 3/10 I noticed a piece of fish near my albacore roll, that seemed different from the rolls. I tasted it and it was a salty random cooked fish. read more

Hidden pearl in Glendale!!!!! You can tell that the fish is fresh and UNI melts inside your mouth! They also have NO RICE sushi which was amazing. It was very tasty and joyful to eat. They have friendly staffs who greets you from the begging to the end. Very attentive! Excellent service! Delicious sushi! What can you expect more! They have 90 mins FREE public parking. Restaurant is very spacious which can hold a small parties. We will definitely come back to eat the FRESH sushi again! Highly recommended!!!! read more

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So the sushi was pretty good... And also pretty cheap... BUUUUUUT!!! I got food poisoning from here. Me and my friend went there for dinner and both of us ended up with food poisoning 2 days later... This was the only time we saw each other and ate together. :( read more

Boy has it been a long time since I've been to Zono!! I remember coming to Zono back when I was in high school and loving it back then - as I've grown a tad older, I've broadened my sushi loving horizon - but hey, the place still isn't half bad. We came for lunch on a Sunday and were glad to see that it wasn't crowded at all. They have a variety of lunch special bento boxes where you can pick from one, two, or three item combos. Most of my family had the bento box with one item and it seemed like it was a really good amount of food. I believe the one item is 6.95, two at 9.95 and three 11.95. The hubs, sis, and I all ventured for some rolls. I got super excited when I saw that they had my favorite - spicy tuna on crispy rice - FAIL! Sad to say, the crispy rice was TOOO crispy. They still had the general concept, but it was by far the worst I've had of it so far. But hey, the other rolls were quite good. We had some albacore tataki, the tempura roll, and a baked salmon roll - all were definitely good. The service was pretty on point as well. There wasn't a time when I was wondering where the waitress was or when I was going thirsty. They did a good job at accommodating a large party of 8! It's definitely joined the lunch rotation! read more

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The food is fresh and yummy. They come in a big portion. I ordered the sashimi combo small and crispy rice tuna. Love love love. Totally recommend. read more

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What makes Zono sushi so special, to me at least, is that it is the only restaurant I have ever visited, to play the ENTIRE Backstreet Boys' Millennium album to set the mood. Granted, it was in the middle of the day, in the middle of the work-week, so this probably doesn't happen that often (although, it's happened to me on two separate occasions here, so I don't know for sure) but I gotta say, it was magical. I watched a group of girls -- or should I say women - (our generation is older now) - break out into full teenybopper-screamish-fan-girl-lip-synch-mode, and it was great. It takes a little effort to find Zono Sushi since you can't see it from the main strip on Brand, but it's worth it. The prices are more than reasonable, but they're even better during Lunch or Happy Hour. Good Japanese food. The best part? Generous portions compared to a lot of other comparable Japanese restaurants, such as Kabuki. [ A side of Shishito Peppers? More like a BOWLFUL.] Love their bento box combos. The teriyaki salmon is especially tasty. Perfectly charred on the edges - with all those crispy gooey bits -- and soft and flaky on the inside. The atmosphere is very relaxed and asian-influenced. It looks nice. I would take someone here on a date, for sure. Business lunch? Absolutely. I'm particularly happy about the cleanliness. Not so happy about the 1 stall for the bathroom (one for men, one for women) and having to wait awkwardly while waiters and waitresses scurry by from the kitchen.... but I'm okay with it. They have mochi ice cream for dessert, so that makes me a pretty happy camper. read more

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Came here because of a Groupon, but won't be back. Sorry. :/ It's not a terrible place, but here's the dish: Pros: Cute Atmosphere Easy Parking (in the "Exchange" structure), free for 90 minutes Free warm edamame & miso soup Cons: Way and I mean WAYYY too expensive. For 4 rolls, the total was $53 including tax & tip (before the Groupon discount). Whaa? These rolls were honestly nothing to write home about (I got the "real crab roll, which by the way, is gross), and for the first time in a long time after sushi, I felt sorta not so great afterwards. This almost never happens to me. Not the biggest variety of sushi, and not really any inexpensive rolls to use as filler, if you know what I mean. The 1 tempura roll we got (Crazy Cali) was almost $8 and had the thickest, THICKEST tempura batter I'd ever seen. I would honestly never go back to this place for the cost. IF everything were about half price (which of course it will never be), I would consider giving them another try. But almost every roll on their regular menu was above $10, and all the rolls were honestly lackluster. read more

Usually come here during happy hour; not so much for the sushi specials, but for the pink sake ;) Ken, sushi master serves up great fresh roll (sushi wrapped in cucumber/no rice). Their sesame chicken is pretty tasty and their veggie roll is delightful. Their dynamite, not so DYNO-mite. Nevertheless, food and ambiance is enjoyable. We do come here often, and waitress are consistently attentive and nice. The facility is clean and restroom is spot on clean! That's always a plus! read more

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