This was our first time here and we are from Whittier, and we couldn't be any more happier! This place is honestly comparable to nobu service. The drinks were so pretty and delicious, and the food was amazing! Crystell was our bartender and she was so vibrant and hospitable and made our experience so enjoyable. Also the managers were very attentive and checked in on us. We will definitely be back and found our favorite local spot! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

This was our first visit here. The reviews are great and we were looking forward to enjoying our evening. I used Open Table to make our reservation and then immediately called to confirm and reiterate a very specific seating request. Most of the tables here are super close to each other. I called and spoke with Melody and made a very specific request for the corner booth that would afford some much desired privacy. The call didn't go very well and Melody seemed somewhat disinterested in being helpful. When we arrived, I spoke to the hostess and and asked for Melody. The hostess indicated that Melody went home. However, she confirmed that my seating request was ignored and that another party was given our table! I do realize that seating requests are subject to availability. However, this place was absolutely empty on a Thursday night. Why intentionally start our evening off badly? So, the new hostess offers us an awkward table in the corner. My first impression was not good. The blue velvet seat was literally covered in disgusting stains. I'm literally contemplating leaving at this point. However, I reluctantly decided to stay and not contribute to an awkward evening for my date. Our server was Rashad and he was cool. He was a nice guy and the service was good. His support team was very attentive and our water glasses will filled very often. My only negative was the staging of the delivery of our order. Pretty much, everything arrived at the same time. When you're trying to enjoy your Miso soup and all the sushi crowds this small table, we were scrambling. As for the food, the sushi was fresh and good. Nothing amazing, but, it was good. Overall, I don't recommend this spot. The Hostess ruined the beginning to the evening and then that horribly stained chair was disgusting. It was hard for them to recover from that. One last thing, what's up with the employees smoking in the parking lot upon or arrival and when we left? read more

Came here with friends after work and I was pretty impressed. The interior was moody so it's great for date night or friends night out. We got some foods to share which was great since we can eat little bit of everything. The drinks were tasty but pretty strong. The staff was helpful in giving us recommendations. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Took one of my very special lady friend here. She wanted an upscale Japanese/sushi restaurant and I turned to ChatGPT/AI to answer my request for the top upscale sushi restaurant in the area. This came up as the number one. The place is beautiful with great decor, good dim lighting, clean newer tables, and a sparkling eye catching bar. I made reservations so we were promptly seated by a friendly host and brought to our table. My friend requested the table next to that one instead, and they obliged happily. We were given menus and asked if we wanted any drinks. Ordered the cucumber/lime based Tequila drink "Kyuri Mint" and loved it. Started out with crispy Brussel sprouts as we looked at the menu to decide what we wanted to eat. I'm vegan and my surprise, there was a whole separate Vegan menu! My friend ordered the lobster roll and essentially licked the plate clean. The vegan rolls were good, I recall the server saying that the "spicy tuna" was sweet potato based. Would prefer some type of plant based look alike substitute, but the sweet potato was still good! Overall, the staff was very friendly and inviting, service was attentive, food was great and I highly recommend this place. The manager seemed to know what he was talking about and ran a great overall experience with the staff. I ordered dessert and told them it was my friend's birthday. They so graciously put a candle on the dessert we ordered. Much thanks for the experience Thank you to ChatGPT for the recommendation.! read more

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Last minute decision for sushi with my best friend. Phenomenal! It had some classic options, but the overall vibe of the place made it feel so fancy. On the pricier side, but the tables felt intimate, the food was tasty, and we had a great time together without feeling rushed. read more

Food and drinks were so good. Service is amazing!! Staff is super friendly. 10/10 all around! read more

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Just trust me...order the Denver Wagu! No joke probably the best piece of steak I've had in years. Also, the seafood ceviche was delicious. The vibe of the restaurant is very cool and decorated nicely. I asked a server about some of their favorite entrées that wasn't serving our table, and I appreciated that she came back and checked on us at the end of our meal to see if we liked everything she suggested. Will definitely be back soon. Thank you! read more

Service was very good our waitress had good recommendations for the most part . She recommended the truffle sashimi tacos and those were actually our favorite thing they were so good!! We also had a few rolls and all were very tasty . The ceviche was also very delicious and tasted fresh . The one thing I was really looking forward to was the Denver wagyu and sadly that was the one thing that disappointed us! Absolutely no flavor!!! And it was so hard to eat so chewy almost not eatable. i was so disappointed because that's the one dish that was hyped up the most! Definitely do not recommend that dish . The ambience is cute definitely a good spot for a first date . Would I come back ? Definitely for sushi but not for the wagyu steak . read more

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Staff is super friendly! Customer service is great! ... yummy food and drinks! Must try!

What a cute gem we stumbled upon! Who knew a restaurant like this is tucked into a random town! Good food and good vibes! The waiter was so nice and accommodating! Seafood was all fresh and the drinks were just as good! Will def be back! read more

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Went on a Sunday early dinner. Food was fresh. We had the sushi dragon spread. Very nice presentation/display of various sashimi and roll pieces for fam. Service was slow, it was not busy. It was quiet inside and bar on 2 sides. Soecialty Drinks were good. read more

Wow! I called today, Sunday, last minute for a party of 12. We were accommodated and seated within 30 minutes. Rashad the manager was our waiter. He was kind, personable, accommodating, just amazing. The staff that assisted Rashad also very nice. The food was outstanding. My party could not pick a favorite. However, we reordered the fried rice and Wagu Dumplings. You cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. The atmosphere is beautiful and intimate. Always a good time and great vibes. The owner is consistently pleasant and gracious. Highly recommend! Check out Nyx as well. read more

Ambiance is beautifully lit with candles. The service is also great. The hostess is welcoming and the servers do a great job at checking in on you throughout your dinner. My sushi roll and cocktail were tasty. I definitely recommend everyone to checkout Azabu! I will be back! (: read more

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I went to Azabu to celebrate my friends' birthdays & sat in the private back room. The ambiance was lovely (really cool art & furniture) & the service was amazing. Diego took great care of us! The drinks were also delicious - my favorite was the Yuzu Mitsu. read more

Food was mid and took forever to come out. Drinks also. Place is too small feels like everyone is on top of each other. Wouldn't really recommend read more

The food was absolutely amazing and the service excellent beautiful ambience this is definitely a must try.

The ambience is probably the main selling point here and it is tailored for a fun night out. The sushi is decent, definitely above a barrage but I'm not sure the price is justified. Over it's great for a fun night out, but probably not my number one place to get sushi read more

Food was delicious! The sushi pizza with spicy sauce and avocado (server recommended) was amazing!!!

Azabu ! Whittier is lucky to have you ! Always fresh and super professional! Best In town ! We will always support ! read more

We were here with a group of 10 for a birthday party in the VIP room. Diego was amazing!! He was able to cater to all us 10 girls seamlessly. We had an amazing time and never had to blink once! Food was amazing - fresh fish and unique rolls. Drinks were unique and went well with the food. Will come back again read more

Azabu - Rose cocktail - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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I'm not going to lie, this is one of my favorite spots for sushi. I always bring people here, and they all say the same thing: "it's so good." The service is impeccable, very attentive and professional, and the atmosphere is great, with really chill vibes. read more

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I love that there is an upscale restaurant in the city of Whittier. The ambiance inside is very sexy and modern, a great date night or girls night out. The drinks were really tasty and looked really presentable. I enjoyed the appetizers especially the wagyu gyozas and the spicy tuna crispy rice. The fish is fresh and our waitress was so awesome and nice! read more

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From the minute I walked in to the end of our meal...WOW! Young host greeted me with a smile and welcomed me in. Extraordinary service, food and vibe! Our waiter JJ was by far one of the best servers I've ever encountered. He was helpful and polite...oh! and fun! Let's get to the FOOD & DRINKS: Denver Steak- 5 Sashimi Pizza (side of avocado)- 5 Fried Rice- 5 Destiny's Child Cocktail- 5 Ambiance/Decor- 5!!!!! My dear Yelp peeps, GO! You will spend a pretty penny but it's well worth it. Manager J was quite delightful as well, thank you! read more

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Today is Easter Sunday and I was in for the highlight of my day after church. Rashad W helped us and at the end of our dinner he asked if we wanted a Bible verse and as a Christian, seeing him do the work of the Lord at his job was absolutely amazing. That was for sure the best worker I've seen at any restaurant I've ever been too. read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

We went to Azabu for the first time and everything was so delicious. Christine C. was our server and she was so friendly and made some amazing recommendations. We will definitely be going back! Thank you! read more

I haven't been in this place for years way before it was remodeled. Coming into it I thought pretty swanky. I was seated on the bar side and waiting for my son and my daughter-in-law. The swankiest was short-lived because on the bar side there were "loud sportsbar type" men hanging around the bar. I certainly don't mind sports bars, but I don't think this is the vibe this Restaurant is quite looking for. The other side, the music is a little softer, which makes it easier to talk to the people across from you and it's more of the ambience that I was looking for. All the dishes were excellent. The flavors were mouthwatering. I highly suggest you try it, although for three people and having roughly 5 to 6 dishes with 1 cocktail each, it was nearly $300, so it's not an every day affordable sushi restaurant but definitely for a special occasion . Make sure if you want classy you sit on the sushi bar side. read more

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Rashad blew us out of the water! They were closing for the night and he still served us. The fish was fresh and the atmosphere was great. Thanks, will be back. read more

Way better than I remembered. The new chicken dish was very juicy. I don't know why we haven't been back since last time. The fried rice was great without protein. Laura was attentive and the vibe was hip without being too much. read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Gorgeous restaurant, very upscale feel. Food was great my classic old fashion was yummy. The atmosphere however was a bit off there was a large group of about 8-10 people that were screaming at each other I couldn't hear my friend speak and she couldn't hear me and were were 2 ft across from each other. I'm surprised the restaurant didn't ask them to keep it down or leave. Other patrons were complaining, we asked to move tables that help very minimal. read more

Azabu - Classic Old Fashioned - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Excellent service and a great ambiance. We tried the spicy edamame, baked lobster roll, and baked salmon roll. Unfortunately, the edamame wasn't spicy at all and the rolls were a bit different from what I'm used to and not very flavorful for my taste. It seems like the drinks and overall vibe are the main focus here. It's a nice spot for cocktails and the atmosphere, but the food and price point wouldn't bring me back personally.. read more

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Azabu is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always outstanding, the drinks are delicious, and the service is consistently excellent. I almost always order the Denver Wagyu, which never disappoints. They also offer a great selection of fresh seafood, with plenty of options to choose from. The ambiance is upscale yet comfortable, making it perfect for a date night or special occasion. Highly recommend if you're looking for an exceptional dining experience. read more

Drinks: gooooooood Vibes: goooooooood Shout out Diego for the fire service 10/10 would recommend read more

Showed up on a Friday evening looking for a table for 2, they offered us bar seats or sushi counter seats and we asked to wait for a table. Hostess let us know it was a 30 minute wait or we can go dine at their sister spot a few doors down. Vibe kinda started throwing us off. They recommended we go have a drink elsewhere while we wait. Go across the street and order drinks and 10 minutes in they text that our table is ready. We finish drinks and head back in a rush to be put at the smallest table by the door. Hostess then again mentions they are super busy and Saturday and Sundays are better days to visit. Our waitress comes about 10 minutes later with water, another 10 minutes later to take our drink order while mentioning that even drinks are taking about 45 minutes. We arrived at 7:50 by now it's around 9pm. So our waitress also mentions that our food is going to take super long and some other parties also canceled because of the wait times stating that even small parties that are already seated and continue to order are prioritized before us. Definitely not the service we were expecting and definitely will not be coming back to try this place. read more

Great sushi, great drinks, great ambiance! Def recommend this place for a great date night! read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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The food here is so good. I went here for a birthday celebration and the restaurant is so pretty inside, Azabu is a total vibe.. plus the service was good so that's always a plus. I'm not big on trying new things but I tried raw sushi here for the first time and it was really tasty. I can't wait to go back.. read more

Azabu - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

Came here for my birthday and Our server was Rashad(sorry if I misspelled it) and it was such a great experience. Not only did he give great recommendations but the food was so tasty. We orders the lobster rolls, ceviche and cucumber salad as appetizers and then we finished off with some sushi rolls. The geisha roll was definitely our favorite. The end of our meal consisted of a complimentary matcha icecream with fruit (absolutely delish & toddler approved). The murals painted on the walls were beautiful and the ambiance in all gave it a fancy dining experience however, there's no need to come too fancy. We will be coming back. Thank you azabu for making my bday experience so wonderful and amusing read more

Azabu - Cucumber salad - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

How to date night out with my hubby! He took me to Azabu! Which is the perfect setting for a date night.... I definitely will be coming back with friends !!! The ambience is so perfect for a romantic dinner!!! The food is amazing. The quality is so perfect. My only complaint is the rice was a tad a bit soggy and a little bit on the vinegary side. For the class in the price point, I was expecting better, it's really important to get sushi rice perfect or it kind of ruins the dish. The service was amazing. There was one guy working two full rolls of tables and he was fast and efficient. He gave out the best pointers, and he gave out the best suggestions for drinks. He was super friendly, super motivated. You can tell he really liked his job. For a packed night they were fast and efficient! I suggest this place and I cannot wait to come back !!!. read more

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We found this restaurant on Yelp when traveling through Whittier. Made a reservation for 15 minutes later and easily got seats at the counter on a Friday evening. When we approached, we were worried that we were underdressed in shorts and jeans but everything was fine. Once seated, our server was extremely attentive and took great care of us. The food was spectacular! We started with a yellow tail roll, moved on to the Keto roll (no rice) and finished with the signature wagu roll with shaved truffle that came out in a smoke dome. It might sound silly, but the broccolini was so fabulous, my husband said he will be dreaming of it in the future. LOL! We are self-proclaimed foodies and this was our favorite meal on this vacation. The cocktails were creative and delicious too. I wish we lived closer. read more

Absolutely love the vegan sushi options. I've driven by here so many times in uptown whittier, I'm glad I finally got to try this place for dinner. Came during happy hour 4-6 everyday. The husband got a cocktail that was absolutely delicious! We also got the wagyu dumplings from the HH menu. A complete delight, perfect contrast of yuzu to the richness of the a5 wagyu. A very nice little treat. I came for some vegan sushi. I really loved plant lab in highland Park and was devastated they closed. So I saw azabu had vegan sushi on a menu, five months ago. They've changed their menu a bit, but now they can make almost anything on their menu into vegan. I chose something off the old vegan menu, the baked scallop roll. And it was really tasty. I personally love scallops, and these vegans one were quite comparable. The use of the soy and the almost crispy texture on the outside was a very unique and successful creation of scallop that wasn't just mushrooms lol. The flavors were on point, no seaweed on this roll, but black/purple rice was used. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're craving some high quality sashimi, sushi, cocktails, or even vegan sushi. read more

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Back again after a long day at the office. Just came for a beer, this time I tried Asahi Beer, now is one of my favorites Service like always at the top, everyone is super nice and welcoming. To my surprise I had JJ again as my beer server and he is the one that recommended the Asahi. I heard there is a new manager, his name is Stephen, I mentioned about doing a get together with my group of friends or family before Christmas and he showed me the private room for special private gatherings. I have to come back to eat soon. I recommend Azabu. read more

Azabu - Azabu Beer - Japanese Near Me - Whittier, California

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