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    Edamame
    Marisol S.

    I just found my new favorite sushi spot!! Right here in uptown! Rashad was an AMAZING server. He walked us through the menu, told us the ingredients, and was super helpful! My friend is vegan and they had an ENTIRE menu for her to choose from. She was soooo happy to have so many choices. And it was TASTY! Sometimes vegan food can be a bit sad lol, but not here! She had an amazing experience and the vegan dishes I tried were also delicious. I personally had the lobster roll and it was super tasty! We also had the edamame which was tasty too. I ordered a cocktail and it was well balanced and refreshing. The vibe in there is so chill and cute as well. Wonderful to hangout, have a date, or even a girls night. 10/10! Would come again to try more things on the menu. Bring your vegan friends! And I hope I'd get Rashad again as our server, he made our night! :)

    Neon signage is lit
    Mike G.

    We came for a bday. A solid choice to get together with friends and family. The ambiance is a perfect setting particularly if you have a lively bunch who enjoy conversation. Before our large group was seated, I went for a drink at the bar. Sitting at the bar, you've got a view of a TV's as well for the casual drink and sports update. The food is good, nice portions. Flavor and prep are just good, nothing exceptional or impressive. Salute to the kitchen on their plating, very photogenic presentations. If prices were based on the taste and quality alone, I'd say it's just a tad bit over, however I get the feeling you're also paying for the presentation as well. Overall, Azabu does not stand out nor impress by way of culinary excellence but it checks the box if you're looking for a nice ambiance, relaxed vibe and food that's dressed to impress.

    Sandra Z.

    Customer service was attentive and friendly! The old fashioned drink is yummy! Can't wait to come back with my girls!

    Kyuri mint
    Karla M.

    Visiting from Camarillo, and my sister-in-law picked the cutest spot! Loved the vibe, delicious drinks, and yummy food. We love our sushi, and this place hit the spot! I'm definitely coming back!

    Oyster shooter, every rose has its thorn

    Amazing service. Our server Crystal was very knowledgeable on the menu and drinks. Amazing drink recommendations and this Crudo Seafood platter blew our minds away. Amazing presentation. The oyster shooters are a 10/10, very fresh and the shooter was tangy with a hint of spice and freshness. Definitely will be coming back.

    Chicken fried rice
    Mimi L.

    A very stylish Japanese restaurant in uptown Whittier. We came in for a Sunday late dinner and chose to sit at the counter as usual. They have a solid cocktail menu and decent choices of sake. We ordered bottle of cold sake and Mezcal old fashioned. Both were very tasty. But I did think the cocktails were priced a bit high for this neighborhood. For food we had spicy tuna crispy rice, spicy edamame, truffle oil toro tartare, salmon sashimi, king crab hand roll and a few orders of nigiri sushi. The premium raw fish like bluefin, toro and uni were very fresh. The dishes looked beautiful as well. The chicken fried rice was filling and comforting. Our server was very attentive and friendly the entire time. It's great to have a beautiful upscale Japanese restaurant in this area. We will definitely visit again!

    Tiffany C.

    I've been wanting to try Azabu for years and I'm so glad I finally did! It's the type of restaurant that you'd think would be in LA. Instagram-able, cute bar, pretty lights, fun furniture. These were the items we had: - black crispy rice - 5/5 - sashimi pizza - 3.5/5 - Japanese scallop nigiri - 5/5 - yellowtail carpaccio - 5/5 - Denver roll - 5/5 - Geisha roll - 5/5 The reason I'm knocking down a star is because of the service. It took a bit for our server to greet us. She forgot to put in one of our rolls, she would forget or take a while to bring us some of our condiments, but she was nice.

    Off menu sashimi platter; yellowtail, salmon, bluefin, albacore and halibut.
    Andrew L.

    Really cool spot, the food and drinks were phenomenal. The sashimi tasted fresh, and the ceviche had lots of flavor. Only gripe I had was they needed more staff on the floor, the sushi bar area got fully sat and the service slowed down as it was only one server for the entire section, not his fault but when he did attend to us he was great! Would def come back!

    Tempura. OK.
    Rebecca T.

    Whittier, CA - Definitely one of my fav restaurants in LA. Creative menu with great flavors and presentation, fresh seafood, great service and nice ambiance. Prices aren't low but the quality is there so I personally think it's worth it. It's become the meetup spot with my girlfriend for the holiday season now, I guess! We ordered 6 items and they were all enjoyable. The toro tartare had one of the best tartare flavors I've had - quail egg, caviar and just a hint of truffle oil. The azabu crunch was so good - the nori wasn't soggy at all. The Fuji roll was just packed with fresh raw fish, their version of rainbow roll I guess but with more fish. Can't skip the Spanish octopus - so flavorful and soft. And omg the king crab hand roll was bomb. They used some crunchy white wrap (not nori) and the crab with the sauce and perfectly- cooked rice just made me wanna get a second order. Service was great. Our server came to check on us at the right time. Our cups were never empty. It's not crazy crowded even during the weekends and it's easy to find parking. They allowed booking on OpenTable too. Just a perfect evening!

    Happy Father's Day to my hubby. He's about to dig into the chocolate cake roll
    Chicora A.

    Made reservations to take my husband to dinner for Father's Day since we've not been to Azabu's in years now that we live in Long Beach. This had to be a special occasion to make the drive. Aaaand yes! It was still worth the drive. Still looked the way i remembered. Service was great as well. Christine was our waitress. She was attentive and sweet. Despite that my lobster tail took a while to come out ( and if it wasn't for Christine being so helpful and nice I'm sure this would be a totally different review) Everything was so delicious. Started off with the spicy edamame which I could literally drink the sauce they make them in. We also had the crab hand rolls. Those were so warm and tasty! Followed by the yummy rolls. Queen roll with the strawberry on top was my fav! Azabu crunchy roll had a perfect crunch and gives you a mouthful of deliciousness (2nd fav) Then the rock n roll rocked our world! That was a party in my mouth with all the flavors. (3rd fav) We got the keto roll and the only reason it was my least favorite is because we felt the cucumber overpowered the sushi and mango. Both me and my husband ate just what was in the inside of the cucumber it was way better. We didn't eat the cucumber. When the lobster finally came luckily it was worth the wait!!! I highly recommend the lobster tail! Full of flavor! The butter my flavoring was mouth watering. Truly enjoyed every bite! Last but not least our dessert. I ordered the chocolate cake roll! Wow!!! It truly hit the spot. Christine also brought a berry ice cream for the long wait of my lobster tail. It was so good! I thought I was full but it was so good I kept on eating it. This was a great way to celebrate my husband for Father's Day. Thank you Azabu's and Christine!

    Lychee Martini with Tito's Handmade Vodka
    Berline R.

    I first came to this place the first week they opened and the person making our sushi was so nice ! We sat at the sushi bar and they were quick with putting our sushi out for us. Since then I've been way too many times but for all the best reasons for happy hour, birthday celebration, new job celebration and life. The food is so fresh and delicious I always make sure to get the fried rice with chicken and an egg. Even if I'm full I take it to go! I am not sure what they put in that stuff but it's DELICIOUS! I've gotten amazing service from the moment I've walked up from the host to the everyone inside. I've also had several drinks from the menu but the Sweet Suika is my go to drink. I can't wait to go this week for date night.

    Wagyu dumplings and sushi pizza
    Andrew s.

    Azabu Sushi - Whittier, CA 1/2 (I docked half a star purely out of spite because I can't afford to eat here every day) I walked into Azabu expecting the usual Whittier sushi experience: decent fish, questionable rice, and a lingering fear that the "spicy tuna" might just be yesterday's salmon wearing hot sauce as war paint. Instead I was immediately hit with a vibe that says, "Yes, we know we're in a strip mall next to a boba place, but we're about to ruin you for grocery-store California rolls forever." Let's start with the Salmon Carpaccio (the flat pizza-looking thing in the photo). Imagine if salmon had a glow-up, went to Coachella, and came back wearing citrus ponzu as body glitter and microgreens as a flower crown. It's so pretty I almost felt bad eating it. Almost. Then I inhaled the entire plate in 45 seconds like a savage who'd never seen raw fish before. Zero regrets. The texture is silkier than my ex's lies. Next up: the Shrimp Gyoza in that dark, mysterious broth. These dumplings show up swimming in what I can only describe as "umami bathwater." One bite and I involuntarily whispered "oh daddy" -- which was awkward because I was on a date with my actual father. The wrappers have that perfect pan-seared crisp before collapsing into the sauce like they owe it money. I'd bathe in that broth if it weren't socially unacceptable (and if the staff weren't watching me like I'm one impulse away from grabbing a straw). Portions are annoyingly civilized -- translation: you'll want to order three of everything and then lie about being full so you look refined. Pro tip: don't. Just commit to the food coma. Your jeans will forgive you eventually. Service is ninja-level attentive without being obnoxious. Our server knew the menu like he personally caught the fish at 4 a.m. while doing CrossFit. When I asked what was good he just smirked and said "everything," which should've been arrogant but was 100% correct. Rude. Ambiance? It's dark, moody, and sexy in a way that makes you want to use chopsticks seductively even though you still hold them like a toddler with crayons. Only complaint: the bill. It arrives looking innocent, then you realize you just paid Beverly Hills prices in a city where the biggest landmark is a 24-hour donut shop. Worth it? Absolutely. Will I be eating cup noodles for the next week? Also yes. Verdict: Azabu is the sushi spot Whittier doesn't deserve but desperately needed. If you're still going to the conveyor-belt place down the street after eating here, I'm afraid we can no longer be friends. 9.5/10 -- would sell a minor organ to come back tomorrow.

    Champagne
    Melodie M.

    Well well well. Another restaurant that is aesthetically, pleasing, and meals to match. I came here for a quick drink before I attend to other matters. Whej I walked in I was greeted immediately, they held the door open for with a smile. I love great hospitality. I sat at the bar and was helped right away. Will definitely come back here.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Azabu

    How many pieces are the nigiris?

    Hi 👋 2 Pieces Happy Hour p5-7pm Sunday-Thursday Restaurant wide And also Omakase for 2 -$75

    What are the times for happy hours?

    5-7pm

    Is this place ok to bring infants?

    Not really, it's not a place to take infants seeing they have a full bar and it tends to get noisy.

    Does anyone know if Sushi Chef Jack is back at Azabu since the reopening?

    Jack is the head sushi chef at Krudos on Greanleaf!

    Do you have Happy Hour?

    We now Have happy hour Tuesday-Fridays 5-7pm… 

    Does anyone know what happened to Jack? Will he be returning?

    He and the rest of the previous staff are gone for good. New ownership and new direction. I heard he's at krudos in south El monte

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    19seventy - Cesar salad

    19seventy

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    We came for lunch, and the food was delicious! The caprese salad was the best I've ever had, and…read moreyou can tell the pesto is homemade. I ordered the jumbo shrimp linguine, and the butter sauce was so good I couldn't resist dipping my bread in it. I love a restaurant that serves warm bread and soft butter!! The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely, and the prices were very reasonable. Such a wonderful lunch--we'll definitely be back!

    Had a great experience at 19seventy! The ambiance was beautiful, and the staff was attentive and…read morewelcoming throughout our meal. The sourdough bread they bring to the table was soft and really delicious. I had the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, which was very good. My friends shared the Short Rib Pappardelle, which was a generous portion for two people. We didn't realize it was prepared right in front of you, so getting to watch it being made was such a special treat! The only small downside was that my friends felt the Short Rib Pappardelle needed a little more flavor. They ended up adding some salt to bring out the taste. I have to give a huge shoutout to our waiter! He overheard us saying happy birthday to our friend, and without us even asking, he brought her a complimentary dessert. Such a thoughtful gesture and definitely made the night extra special. Overall, we had a great time and really appreciated the attentive service and little touches that made our dinner memorable!

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    Capo Public House - Mission Margarita!!!

    Capo Public House

    4.4(53 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We've been to Capo Public House multiple times now, and the service has consistently been…read morephenomenal. This most recent visit with Kaitlyn somehow raised the bar even higher. Kaitlyn was absolutely exceptional -- warm, attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. Her timing was perfect, she gave great recommendations, stayed on top of everything without ever hovering, and made the entire visit feel effortless. We've had great experiences every time we've come to Capo, which says a lot about the restaurant as a whole, but Kaitlyn really stood out. She has an awesome personality and the kind of natural hospitality that can completely elevate a meal. Great food and atmosphere will bring you in, but consistently excellent service is what keeps you coming back. Capo has delivered that every time for us, and Kaitlyn was truly outstanding. Easily five stars. We'll absolutely be back, and we'll be asking for Kaitlyn.

    A fantastic spot, whenever I'm in town. Let me call out the highlights here, to get right to the…read morepoint: - the layout: open flowing energy, inside and outdoors. Whatever vibe you're feeling that night (or whatever weather you're enjoying/fearing, they've got you covered. - Sports: all the games all the time. Easy to watch, and a great space to drink with friends while watching their teams lose ;) - Other entertainment: while it's not my thing, they have live bands, music - great for kids, families, dates, all if it. Somehow it all just hangs here. - Drinks: of course I'd close this review here... Solid selection of taps, and a very very good cocktail program. Seriously. Even if you're a beer guy like me, there's a cocktail here for you... Bonus points how they tie everything back to the history of the city We'll done Capo - I'll see you again.

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    The Mission Square Restaurant & Lounge - Amazing food and ambiance!

    The Mission Square Restaurant & Lounge

    3.8(650 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This place is so quaint and cute. The patio is lovelyyyy on…read morea cool day. A little hidden gem in Whittier. The staff are very sweet and offers their expertise on different dishes. You can tell the chef is preparing each dish individually by the way that it tastes. It's a favorite go to for me for a social lunch. It invites quality time and conversation. My friends and I stayed more than 3 hours chatting and not once were we met with hostility. A big plus in my book!

    Yooooooooooooooooo! I had NEVER heard of this place before, but my family ended up coming here…read moreafter my uncle's funeral, and honestly, what a great find! We were specifically looking for somewhere with a great price, good food, and a private room where our family could sit together and spend some time after the service. This place checked all the boxes! The Pollo Al Limone was easily one of my favorites. It's chicken breast with capers, shallots, and a lemon sauce, and the chicken was cooked PERFECTLY--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The lemon sauce had that perfect balance of tanginess without overpowering the chicken, and the capers added a nice little salty kick. Definitely a dish I'd order again. The Tortellini Di Ricotta E Spinaci Alla Panna was another favorite at the table. The tortellini was filled with ricotta cheese and paired with mushrooms, spinach, and a creamy sauce. Super comforting and rich without being too heavy, and the combination of the mushrooms and spinach worked really well with the cream sauce. This was one of those dishes where everyone kept taking "just one more bite." We also tried the Rigatoni Bolognese, which came with rigatoni and a meat sauce. The only thing I noticed was that there weren't any protein in the dish. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing, just something worth mentioning. The service was honestly amazing. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and accommodating, which made a big difference considering we were there with a large family after a funeral. The staff made us feel comfortable and never rushed us, and the private room was a HUGE plus for our group. The restrooms were also clean, which is always something I pay attention to when reviewing a restaurant. As far as the ambiance goes, the private room itself was pretty simple--there wasn't really any music or entertainment playing--but honestly, that worked perfectly for our situation. We were able to sit together, talk, laugh, reminisce, and spend time with each other without having to compete with loud music or a crowded dining room. We basically set the tone ourselves. Overall, I'm really glad my family discovered this place. What started as a restaurant we chose because of the private room and reasonable pricing turned into a surprisingly great meal with some really delicious dishes. The Pollo Al Limone and Tortellini were definitely the standouts for me, and the friendly service made the entire experience even better. Definitely a place I'd consider coming back to, especially for a family gathering or special occasion where having a private space is important. Sometimes the best restaurant discoveries are the ones you never even knew existed!

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