Update: this place is STILL awesome. If you are seeing bad reviews about long wait times, yes its true. But understand, there is ONE guy making every single roll, hand-roll, nigiri in that place. I asked him why he doesn't hire help he said exactly "because they don't make it like I expect". The sushi is seriously good here. read more

We had high hopes for this place after seeing so many great reviews, especially since we've been trying to find a good sushi spot in the area. We ordered three sushi rolls and a bento for pickup and were quoted a 45-minute wait time. I arrived on time but ended up waiting an additional 30 minutes for our order. Unfortunately, the experience didn't align with what we were expecting based on the reviews. The flavors of the dishes we ordered didn't stand out or reflect the consistently positive feedback we had read. This may have been an off day, but overall the food, the service and wait time were disappointing for us, and we're still searching for a sushi place we can rely on in the area. read more

Parking: Small lot, easy for the most part STILL MY TOP SUSHI SPOT EVERRRRR!!!! I AM NOT EXAGGERATING. It doesn't have the vibe of Nobu but it makes up in flavor and service. I love how intimate the setting is. I always get the carpaccios; you cannot go wrong with any of them unless you're allergic. I am not a salmon person but it was so good. It's probably one of the few ways I am willing to eat it now. Yesterday I had the tuna, ono, sea bass, yellowtail, and salmon. I cannot recommend enough. It's zesty and savory. I also tried a few of their eel rolls. Those just melt in your mouth. It was a whole new experience for me. 1000/10 recommend!! read more

Richie and his wife opened this sushi place a white ago. I've gone for many years and I've seen the same consistent quality and service. The restaurant is cozy and worth the wait if there is a wait. The food delicious! The sushi chef (Richie) very talented. I love going here. read more

Best experience every time. Be patient. Only one sushi chef. It's definitely worth it

Had a lovely time here last night with a friend. I was very surprised to learn this place has been here for 10 years and yet I have never been, although I live close. The quality of the fish is very good, and many sushi dishes come with sauces already added that are bright and complex in flavor. Be aware, dishes don't come out quickly, and are being instead carefully put together by the one chef. We preferred this though as there was more of the expectation to sit back and relax, to savor the food instead The waitress was extremely helpful in making recommendations and refilling our drinks constantly. She seemed very concerned in making sure we were having a good time and enjoying all the dishes. The interior of this place is so cute as well. It has a very warm and cozy vibe. We went around 6pm and there was no wait, just a few other tables with what seemed to be regulars, who offered us a shot of sake haha ! I'll be excited to come again and enjoy both the food and friendly atmosphere read more

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The best sushi in the world! Better than Japón ! Great customer service! The sushi is worth every penny! Every bite makes you close your eyes It's heaven on earth! Richie Margaret Amy are the best! If you love sushi I highly recommend this place You won't regret it Puro Pari !! read more

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This is a little gem in Covina! Love this sushi spot!!! The food, the service and the ambiance are just right.

**Rating with a small child** My 4 year old and I came here on a weekday evening and were pleased how empty it was. We go to many sushi places together and he always orders the same things - tamago sushi, karage chicken, edamame - so I was hoping for a quick in/out dining experience. The ambiance was cozy - my kid likes to sit at the sushi counter and he loved the money tree. My son ordered lemonade, but when it came out, he said it tasted weird. I tried it, and it definitely came watered down / not good, so we returned it and got sprite instead. Oh well. The edamame came out fast, but the rest of our order took a while, despite there only being about 3 other tables. The chicken was... bland... it wasn't the usual karage that we are so used to, this was just crispy bland chicken. It came with a sauce which helped, but karage normally doesn't need to be dipped in sauce. My scallop dynamite roll was okay. It wasn't anything to rave about and it was to be expected. A little expensive for what it was, but I think that's market price. We were starting to feel quite full when my kid said "where's my tamago?" You're right - where is that tamago?! I asked the server and he checked the back, and said it was coming. But it still took another 15mins to finally get our order. We were so full, he could only eat one piece, but he said it was good. We boxed up the rest of our food and called it a night. Our waitress was kind and gave my son complimentary ice cream which was a nice gesture. Overall, food is nothing to rave about and service for a weeknight was slow. It was an average experience, and totally acceptable with a child. read more

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The food was delicious and unique. Very creative way of how 4 different fishes were combined in the Four Seasons roll with a nice spicy sauce that kicks in at the end. I got the chicken katsu combo and the salad dressing was mixed with black sesame sauce. My favorite was the crispy rice tuna appetizer. Crispy, not over burnt and delicious. The place is low key but don't be deceived by the strip mall and average ambiance. Go for the food! read more

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Anaba has the best sushi (and other delicious food) in the San Gabriel Valley. I have been eating here weekly for the last 5 years.

Anaba sushi is a hidden gem in Glendora. You will not regret coming here. Their service is great, Richie plays the best music and makes the best specialty sushi. It's small. It's quaint and feels like you're in Japan. Please support them! read more

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Good food but last time we went service was slow didnt even come back to our table for water or to order more. Had to flag someone down for the bill. read more

I have been here twice and it is now my favorite sushi spot in my area. It is a tiny restaurant with a few tables and a sushi counter. It is a special spot as many regulars go there. The selection of sushi rolls is plentiful. My husband who doesn't eat sushi loved their chicken teriyaki. He mentioned that the chicken breast was fresh and not overly cooked. He enjoyed it and is looking forward to trying the Udon soup choices they have. I would recommend the edamame with garlic, which is very good. There is only one server but it is worth the wait. I haven't gone when it was super busy like others I have. Just remember there are not many tables and it is a very small place. However, I think it is worth the wait. Great hospitality and excellent sushi. read more

Love the environment! Richie & Margaret always make sure our dinner is amazing. Anaba Sushi was recommended to me 6 years ago and I have been coming here since. Some of my favorites are the Oh Baby handroll, Foothill Roll, Salmon carpaccio and Tuna Tostadas. Please have patience when coming here as Richie is the only chef I have always recommended this place! Must try read more

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Amazing ambiance, great music, gifted sushi chef and family support system-phenomenal sushi restaurant for the entire family. We've been coming here for years, and we love every experience and every selection of food we make! Yummy!!! read more

The quality of the food (particularly the fish) was very fresh and well prepared! The customer service was also extremely friendly and welcoming which added a lot to the overall experience. The location is small but the tuna and salmon cuts that I enjoyed were very buttery and great to have on a warm summer day. read more

Everything here is so good. Now my kids' favorite Japanese place to go to and the server, Margaret, is by herself but attends to everyone's needs. She's a "super" server! read more

First time eating here! Great food and nice service. We had three different rolls. Can't wait to our next visit.

Delicious sushi. The uni was perfectly prepared and they had quail eggs! First time trying fatty tuna and it was so tasty. Definitely coming back to try more of their creations. read more

Anaba Sushi - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Glendora, California

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I've lived about three blocks from Anaba Sushi for over 12 years--and I ate here for the first time last night. I got here at about 7 PM and there was only one seat open at the sushi bar. This place isn't very big and it gets packed rather quickly. So far, I can only speak for the Anaba Sashimi Combo, which--along with a cup of hot green tea--is the only thing I ordered on my visit. The sashimi combo includes miso soup, salad, and several pieces of salmon, tuna, and yellowtail (with ginger and wasabi). This sashimi combo was about $32. Note that most of the bad reviews for Anaba are because of the long wait times, limited seating, but not the quality of food (which is good). The quality of food here is pretty good. Of course, I will always compare all Japanese restaurants to Sushi Gen, in Los Angeles, which I frequent somewhat often. But, when I'm unwilling to drive all the way to Downtown Los Angeles, Anaba Sushi is a close enough alternative, with a fair price point, only about three blocks from where I live. read more

Some of the best sushi I have had, amazingly fresh and delicious. I live locally and this is the first time I have been here, I will definitely return and recommend to anyone who is looking for excellent sushi! read more

Our family's favorite sushi place . It's a small restaurant so not sure how long a big group will need to wait . We were a party of 4 we didn't need to wait long . Although our table is really close to our neighbors, we can hear their entire conversations lol! Our total bill came out a little over $400 yikes!!! Of course this is not our first time here , so we do anticipate the amount . We know we are getting fresh fish and deliciously made dishes . Of all the items we ordered we only didn't like two , one of the fish we didn't care for . Our favorite were the carpaccio plate . We had to order that the second time . read more

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We had an amazing experience from start to finish at Anaba sushi! This restaurant has a really nice ambience, helpful friendly staff, fast service and the freshest most delicious sushi I've had in a long time! The waitress suggested the tiger stripe sushi so my husband tried that and said it was incredible and melts in your mouth like butter. I had the spicy tuna crispy rice and it was amazing. We shared a Malibu roll and it was so flavorful we didn't dare change the flavor profile with soy sauce. It was just amazing as is! Incredible value for incredible fresh sushi. We will be back! read more

From the outside you might think the place is big but you will surprise limited seating area because of that gets packed and you have to wait gets really busy . Only one server for the whole restaurant . The sushi chef is by the bar area where we got seated one man chef. Food is really fresh made to order but again it takes a while I do understand since he's by himself making sushi for quiet a few people he gets behind. Sushi tastes really good fresh and authentic . I think will be better to come early ordered pretty much most of their specials and all tasted amazing . Will definitely comeback and explore but this time early ... read more

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Everything tasted amazing! Not much seating on a Friday night. If you're willing to wait the food is delicious!

Anaba perfectly lives up to its name! It truly is a hidden gem. Ritchie takes pride in the quality of the fish he serves. Always fresh and generous portions. The restaurant is always filled with regulars, if you're new I'd suggest arriving early. Some of the negative reviews on complain about wait time. But I assure you that if your order takes a bit longer than you expect, it is because everything is prepared to order. Nothing is made in advance. For non-traditional items I would recommend: Kanapachi (Amber Jack) Hamapeño (Yellowtail with a yuzu/serrano sauce) I typically only order Nigiri, but the specialty rolls that I have tried over the years have been fantastic. In closing... I am of two minds about this place. I both want to see Anaba to continue to thrive. But I also don't want it to get so popular that I can't get a seat! read more

I'm so glad my husband and I found this hole in the wall sushi spot. Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. The sushi chef is beyond talented. I'm going to be craving it every week read more

Anaba Sushi - Toro - Japanese Near Me - Glendora, California

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This place has been in business for about 7 years. Little hole in the wall type of spot. We ordered omakase and let me tell you... For the first time ever anywhere, it was too much. Normal places only give you like a piece or a bite at a time and that's considered a course. This was somewhere between double to triple traditional places. The chef is definitely generous with his portions but there's almost a refined touch missing. There's a beauty to thinner slices of fish and smaller portions. Makes things more appetizing. Quality is almost there and quantity is overload. If the dishes were served one piece at a time like traditional places you'd definitely get to try a lot more of his wonderful selection of fish. - albacore sashimi (in a delicious sesame oil type sauce) 5/5 - tuna sashimi (a spicy mix that any spicy longer would indulge in) 4/5 - suzuki sea bass (the texture and flavor of this fish is a must) 5/5 - hokkaido scallops (almost like it was just taken out of the ocean, so fresh that it was slightly sweet) 5/5 - fried aji bones (crispy goodness, like fish tempura chips. First time having this, what a great way to use all parts of the fish and not have anything wasted) 5/5 - aji horse mackerel (falls apart in your mouth, so soft) 5/5 - hamachi 5/5 - madai red seabream 5/5 - fried shrimp head - amaebi (sweet shrimp) 5/5 - caribbean oysters (very interesting, unlike any other oyster I've had... too much of an oyster? Watery?) 2/5 - kurodai seabream 4/5 - vanilla ice cream 5/5 One of the most impressive things here is the variety of fish the chef has. Totally not basic. Believe it or not... I think more was coming but we tapped out. The chef actually said to come more hungry next time. Little does he know I'm practically a bottomless pit usually. $90+ per person was definitely worth it. Wish I had a second stomach read more

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Still the same words for this lovely place :) Thank you Anaba for your delicious sushi made with love for us. Always Z best! :))))

Review on take-out: Second time I have attempted to order take out from this place. If you plan to, order about 1.5 hours before you want to eat. I placed an order and was told it would be ready in 45 minutes. I called back 45 mins later only to be told it will be an additional 25-30min. What a bummer. read more

FABULOUS DELICIOUS Sushi tasted so fresh and with so much flavor. This spot is a gem.... and the staff is amazing! Definitely returning. read more

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One of my favorite little locals, the sushi is so authentic! It is very small, only 5 tables and counter. However it is beautifully decorated and so clean. Don't come when you are starving the owner/sushi chef is the only chef for this place. Be prepared to wait for your sushi but you can enjoy some Sapporo, Asahi, or sake. A great place to eat and have long conversations while you wait and eat your sushi. The service is great, and many locals hang out here, too. You can also order to go, since most of the time it is pretty crowded. Plates are about 14.95, no regrets. read more

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Great great great service and food is amazing. I call it the Nobu of Whittier. Service is unmatched and sushi is beyond amazing. Flavor profiles are very sophisticated. read more

The best sushi in Glendora and nearby cities! I don't consider going anywhere else since we found this gem!

It's been awhile since I came here. Service is still kinda slow. Sushi Is about 6/10. Ambiance 5/10.

I don't like to try new sushi places because of the raw fish but omg was this a great surprise treat! They were busy and we waited a little but we found out why there was a wait. The food was great! read more

Fish is fresh and the chef gives amazing recommendations. This is a family owned place so there is only one chef but it's worth the wait! The service is friendly, price a little on the higher side. When it comes to sushi I'd rather pay a little more to get a better quality meal. read more

Second time here and it was great! This is my new sushi spot! You could tell the sushi chef and the waiter really care about the service. We sat and the bar and sushi chef was so nice and welcoming. He kept thanking us for enjoying his food. The fish was fresh, the beer was cold, the ambience was chill, and the sake was fire! Can't wait to come back next month. read more

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Yes!! Absolutely the best Sushi spot!! In my 20 years of sales, I've entertained a number of Hollywood clients in the Burbank area, so as you can imagine Sushi lunches are a big deal. Well, let me tell you, Anaba is by far one of the best spots I've ever eaten at! Wednesdays and Thursdays are your best opportunity to get a seat at the sushi bar with your host Richie the sushi master! read more