The only place in the 626 with ayce sashimi and at a reasonable price too. The raw shrimp and salmon sashimi were our favorites.

This was such a great addition to the AYCE sushi scene in the SGV. After our first visit, we already thought it was way better than our previous favorite Aikan because of their great selection of sashimi in their dinner menu priced at $39.99. Dozo is located in the quiet Monrovia plaza next to Good fortune supermarket. So there's plenty of parking available. The interior was very beautifully designed, modern, clean and spacious. Staff were very nice and attentive. We arrived on a Sunday night for an early dinner at 4:30pm to an empty restaurant but customers slowly piled in. We loved that sashimi was included in the AYCE option because there's no AYCE restaurant in LA (at least we haven't been) that has that and the quality was pretty good. They even had unlimited ikura, raw shrimp, bluefin tuna and so much more include! Lastly, my only complaint was that they don't have half portions of the sushi rolls liked 4 pieces because that really filled us up. But we're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Please don't rely only on the high ratings when deciding whether to eat here. Our experience was completely different Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our experience here. Both my husband and I felt sick and had stomach discomfort shortly after dinner. The food quality was not what we expected for $40 per person. The sashimi did not taste as fresh as it should, and some of the tuna had a lot of tough/gristly texture. The scallops were also small, watery, and didn't seem very fresh. The service was also just okay. We had to ask several times for water refills, and overall the experience did not feel worth the price. For $40 AYCE, we definitely expected much better quality and freshness. Unfortunately, this was not a good experience for us, and we won't be coming back. read more

Pretty decently priced, and I thought the food came out at a decent pace for the most part. The only thing was that the short ribs didn't come out until after we had already finished our second round of food, so we were pretty much already full by then. Service was good as well, and the staff checked in on us as needed without being overbearing. The interior was also nice and clean, which made for a comfortable dining experience. I really enjoyed the salmon sushi, but I do wish there was a little less rice. The rolls were decent too, but honestly, none of them really stood out to me or were something I'd specifically come back for over another sushi spot. Overall, it was good, just nothing that really wowed me. read more

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Recently had a craving for sushi, so we decided to give this place a try. The ambiance inside the restaurant is really nice. Loved the decor. I also loved that they sashimi options available, which I've found it's hard to actually find this as an option at ayce sushi spots. A few of the pieces I ordered felt a little too frozen, but I can't complain considering the price point. Short ribs were also delicious! Overall a decent ayce sushi restaurant in Monrovia. read more

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We had the all you can eat dinner meal for $40. There were a lot of selections. We got most of the specialty rolls, sashimi, and rolls with no rice. The fish was relatively fresh but wasn't sliced correctly so some pieces were bigger and uneven. The seaweed on the rolls were a bit chewy. They added soy mustard to most of the rolls so that made it different from traditional sushi. The service was attentive and the ambiance was very cute. Overall, it was a good place to try different rolls. read more

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The sushi here are not fresh enough. Cooked dishes are acceptable but overly salty. The lunch set doesn't include premium items. No toro salmon eggs , and only cheap basic items. The cooked food selections are also quite limited and salty. Overall experience is just okay, probably won't come back again. read more

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I have been waiting for this place to open for months. Why? Sushi is my favorite type of food and AYCE sushi restaurants are best when they first open. Thus, the anticipation. After coming back from my trip to Asia, I am ecstatic that they are open. Finally! Now, sushi at AYCE restaurants usually are not the best, but this one is made to order. So the sushi comes out fresh. Nice! What is even nicer is that they are reasonably priced. And they have a good selection which is not common for AYCE sushi places. By now in reading this, you are probably asking how is the sushi? Honestly, you have to come in to judge for yourself. Here's what I will say. Today is my second visit in 3 days. As a retired person with no income, I need to watch my eating budget, especially when I eat out everyday. But I will say this place is worth price! Based on the one picture I attached, I was afraid I ordered too much for one person. Well, I finished all with satisfaction. This should tell you something. Now, I have to mention the service and ambience to highlight what Yelp wants me to say. The waiter is really nice and cares about service. The interior decor is pleasant and comfortable. Thus, the long time it took to finally open. Each day, my biggest question of the day is.... Where do I go for food? Well, now I have an answer. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Too much food for one person? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Don't know how they got all the good reviews but don't come here! The sushi was terrible. For AYCE, we should have eaten crazy amount of sushi. But because of the poor quality and taste, we only ordered a few nigiri as showing on the photo. The fish was ridiculously soft and no flavor. The soy sauce they use is weird too. It tasted like the soy sauce you use for cooking rather than the sushi soy sauce. Their seaweed was very old too. It was very soft and chewy and had old oil taste. It's like the seaweed had been sitting there with unsealed for a long time. In the end, we had to order baked rolls, udon and side dishes to fill our stomach. Besides food, the chefs were also a problem. They talked so loud with some Chinese swear words which was very disturbing and disrespectful to the customers. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - All nigiri we ordered - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Casual spot to visit with family and friends. The favorites of here are definitely the carpaccio, calamari, baked mussel, seared pepper salmon, and butter shrimp. The service is good, sometimes slow if the restaurant is busy but overall would come back! read more

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Came here at open on Sunday for the ayce. We were the first ones here. $39.99 adults $19.99 kids. Service was extremely fast and the presentation for our sashimi order was on one of those big boats. The sashimi that didnt fit on the boat came on ice in a big bowl. The fish's taste and texture felt very fresh. For the price, this place has my top spot for ayce sushi. Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back!! read more

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I went during the soft opening so they were still working things out (paper cups) and not everything was available but I will say that they are off to a good start. I went here for dinner and the interiors are beautiful. Really nice and clean look. The staff instantly greeted us and walked through the ordering process, which is on an iPad like nearby Little Skewer. Once they fully open they are going to have a large menu, so I'm looking forward to that. The dishes we got were interesting. Some like my udon tasted like most Japanese restaurants except the dashi flavor was strong and the udon were really nice and chewy. Then some of the dishes like the beef tataki sort of tasted like it had a Chinese spin on it. What I really appreciated is the staff were very open to feedback and asked us how they could improve. I thought it was nice they want to make sure the customer is happy and even when I had suggestions that may not have made sense now that I think about it, they still listened to me haha. Plenty of parking. I hope this place does well, it's nice to have a Japanese place in this plaza. read more

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This is a conflicted review. I think for many people this may be a 3. But for specific sushi diners this may be a 4/4.5. Dined for Dinner on a Friday night 5/29/26. Pretty empty. Went for AYCE $39.99 per person. $19.99 for kids. I'll start with the highlights. The main waiter cares and wants to get things right. But I think the procedures set up seem inexperienced for a sushi restaurant. Example: No dish given to dispose of edamame shells. We ordered 5 miso soups, he gave 4 to the adults and skipped my son, then brought the 2 extra to another table I had to ask the waiter for a 5th for my son. 5/5 They use fresh wasabi. I was given a small quarter sized marble of wasabi. Noticed that it was chunky, not smooth. Tasted it and noticed it was fragrant but more subtle. I don't have too much experience with fresh wasabi, outside of restaurants that put it in the fish already for you. I asked the waiter and he said yes. Fresh wasabi. For an ayce? Wow. *Tip for owners* I read a review where they negatively judged the wasabi cause they though it was a cheaper version of the normally horseradish fake. sigh. the AYCE clientele, myself included may not full appreciate the subtlety that is freshly grated wasabi. I would give an optional charge for a fresh wasabi upgrade. $1-2 dollars. The fans will LOVE it for that price. Everyone else will happily enjoy their standard wasabi and it'll save you on the margins. 4/5 Homemade soy sauce? I believe this is what I was told. Again, like the wasabi, less punch, less salty, more fragrant. But also because I wasn't used it to, figuring out the wasabi soy sauce ratio for the fish was difficult --- cause at the higher end places they do this for you. 5/5 Sashimi Salad, big hit for my dad and wife. Basically a poke salad. Large chunks of Salmon, albacore and tuna on lettuce with a nice sauce. Easy to eat, good servings of fish. My dad ate a full dish by himself then shared with my wife. Size, big enough to share, small enough to finish on your own with no problem if no one else wanted some. I don't see myself ever leaving this place w/o ordering this more than once. 5/5 AYCE Sashimi. I thought there was limit at first. It said 1 per order. What it means is tell us how many you want, you get 1 for each you order. So, as pictured, my last round I order 6 salmon, 5 bluefin, 1 albacore, 1 yellowtail. I am normally not a fan on tuna I get in the US. It often tastes bland and watery, like a tuna popsicle. My wife loved the salmon, so think and fatty and buttery. Normal pieces, tasted almost like belly pieces. The bluefin though... oh wow, it was actually good. very good. Best pieces of fish the whole night. 5/5 Bluefish Tuna sashimi 4.5/5 Salmon Sashimi (my wife would give it a 5/5) I just had to rate the bluefin higher 4/5 Yellowtail 3/5 Albacore 4/5 Overall sushi was fine. Octopus was a bit think so a bit more chew but was fine. Rice serving is definitely on the smaller end. Fish size is medium but rice is small. *Feedback for owners* The no so goods. 3/5 Rolls. Sorry, I wish these were better. I tried to order things my parents and son would like, but honestly i didn't really enjoy most of them. Tried to find a salmon topped one for my wife and son, but almost all of them had spicy tuna or spicy salmon inside. If someone likes the taste of fish, why cover it up? If the fish is good, why cover it up? They have a soy mustard sauce on many of them. I'm not sure if this is standard or new to this restaurant. The flavor was fine... but overwhelming. My general critique on the rolls were the recipes were not balanced. Many foods has 2-4 subtle flavors paired with a sauce too strong or a flavor too strong. The bites didn't harmonize in my mouth. They often felt confusing or unclear. Yellowtail carpaccio had a jalapeno on it. The fish flavor lasted 1 sec, the jalapeno lasted 10. Just a spritz of spice was enough. It was a jalapeno seasoned with yellowtail. 2/5 Pacing was off. I saw this in another review and this is a good description. Miso soup and Edamame came out. Good. Then 3-4 rolls came out. Short ribs + beef teriyaki (son and mom). Udon came on. No sushi yet Tempura came out. 2nd Tempura came out. More rolls. long pause. Then once most of the hot stuff was cleared, the nigiri came out. I understand its an AYCE, but its a $40 meal. As a japanese sushi meal where the peak meal is a Omakase, it can go a long for the diner's experience to have a balance to the meal. 3.5/5 Short ribs and 2/5 Beef teriyaki was over seasoned in my option. Most will get them as sides, while they serve rice and udon, I would accompany them with rice generally. So being over sauced and over salted made it unappetizing to eat. Ribs were okay. 2.5/5 Edamame was overcooked? I think. Beans were missing a crunch. Not sure the cause. More mushy then crunch. Sashimi/Fish fan 4/5 - Try it. Rolls Fan 2.5/5 - Not yet. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - AYCE Sashimi. (Says 1 per order) I ordered 6 salmon, 5 bluefin, 1 albacore 1 yellowtail. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Had lunch here solo for the first time a few days ago, will be back again! The workers were so nice, the service was great and the food was really good too. read more

I really like the environment and the seafood are all pretty fresh! My favorite gotta be the yellowtail, the raw shrimp and the scallops I think my favorite gotta be the raw shrimp it is not usually this fresh when I have it at other places (oops I ate too fast so I didn't have any pic for the raw shrimp and scallops :( read more

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My wife and I got a stomachache immediately after we were done eating. The food quality was not great, you can tell where they try to save costs. The spider roll only had decent sized pieces of soft shell crab on the ends while the middle pieces were filled with fake crab meat. The sashimi was presented in a bowl like dish over a pile of ice. If you didn't eat the fish fast enough, the ice would melt and your fish is now swimming in ice water. For sashimi, the tuna and blue fin tuna had a lot of gristle. The scallops were not the size in the uploaded pictures like diver scallops, they were slightly larger than bay scallops. They tasted watery and they were cut in half to look like more pieces given. The freshly grated wasabi was not strong enough. The service was mediocre but only one person was handling all tables. We had to ask for water refills constantly. $40 AYCE can be spent better elsewhere read more

Very good food. Nice environment. Good service. All you can eat $29.95 for lunch price.

We arrived a little before the dinner rush and the place was only a quarter full. Young server greeted us immediately and offer us to sit wherever we want. A few minutes he came over with the menu and water and asked if we've been here before. Since it's our first time he explained the entire menu - 1 for sushi and 1 for appetizers. That's where things started to fall apart 30 mins after we order, no apps no sushi. There's about 3 guys in the kitchen and he was the only server taking care all the tables, keep in mind this is before the dinner rush. There were maybe 5 tables including us. After our appetizer and sushi arrived we had to ask for our ginger and Wasabi. I have to say the Wasabi here is different, its not the typical paste but better. After all the items came we ordered the second round and let me tell you we waited another 20 mins for apps and another 20 for sushi. At this point parties we're asking how long for their food. The quality of the fish isnt bad but if you don't mind waiting this is a good place for dinner. As theres no TV to distract you so its good to find a place that takes you back to the good old days. Decorations is pretty calm and relaxing. I'd definitely comeback again. 1 thing I find odd is the pepper salmon, I've never been to a place where they add buttery sauce on top then pepper. It throws odd the fattiness of the salmon. Throughout the entire experience the server is running around trying to accommodate everyone while push out orders. But I realized they dont have a system in place , after you're done with the sheet the server drops it to the kitchen and they proceed. I never got my sashimi salad, squid or second round of pepper salmon. I didn't want to wait much longer and left. read more

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Clean restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The fish was very fresh, and everything tasted great. The only downside was that the sashimi salad dressing was a little too salty. Overall, a very enjoyable meal! read more

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I was craving sushi tonight, so decided to try Dozo since it was pretty close to my house. I ordered their Sashimi B Set for $48 dollars. For the price, the selection was pretty good and pretty fresh. I know they're on a soft opening right now because they're fairly new but I think they're a pretty decent place. Give them a try when you're craving some sushi. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Sashimi B Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Checked out the new Dozo Sushi and Sake in Monrovia! They took over the old Mackey's location and the space looks great and nice interior with lovely Japanese decor. They are still in the soft opening phase, so they're getting settled in. Ordering is pretty high-tech; you use an iPad or QR code to browse the menu, which has a good mix of appetizers, sushi, hand rolls, and chef specials. We went for lunch and ordered a few things: * Lunch Special: Udon and Mixed Tempura * Seafood Dashu Soup: This was delicious, definitely a highlight! * California Roll: Honestly, the sushi rice was a little dry, but hopefully, that's just a soft-opening tweak they need to make. Service was good and efficient. Overall, not bad for a new spot finding its footing. Worth checking out for the atmosphere and the lunch deals! read more

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New restaurant in the plaza with little skewers and jims burgers. Staff was attentive and wasn't a wait to sit down. Prices were reasonable for a sushi place. Didn't do a full 5 star just because some pieces of sushi was okay and the chicken bento was okay. The chicken bento would say if they want to make it better to grill or cook the chicken skin a bit more so there is some crispness or a bit if char to it. That way it gives it a better texture that would make it better. Lots of parking in the plaza. The Naruto roll was my favorite roll that I got. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Naruto roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The tempura cheesecake for dessert was amazing it was rich creamy warm served with ice cream and chocolate sauce had the best of all worlds. read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - it was visually as delicious as it was to our pallet - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

$40 for AYCE sushi with a decent selection. The carpaccio was delicious (always my favorite whenever I go to AYCE spots), and the sashimi seemed very good quality. The tempura was light and airy, not at all greasy. The few rolls we tried were fine as well. Overall, Dozo's AYCE is well worth it. Definitely coming back. My only (very minor) complaints are I wish the menu had more pictures of the rolls, and I wish they had something on their menu with crispy rice (e.g. spicy tuna or hamachi crispy rice). read more

Have been to Dozo a few times now and service has been great. They are very attentive and bring the food quickly. The atmosphere is very relaxed making every dish more enjoyable. read more

The best sushi in Monrovia, from Service to food, applause and please make sure to try this read more

Dozo Sushi & Bar - Best sushi in Monrovia, uncontested, the Dozo Wagyu roll is a piece of art. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Monrovia, California

Great food and excellent service. This place is one of the few places where you can order unlimited sashimi. The decor and inside is very nice and clean. Would definitely come back again! read more

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I recently visited this spot during their soft opening, and I was thoroughly impressed! Even though they are just getting started, they already have a solid menu with lots of great options. The food quality is excellent. We tried a variety of dishes, including the Gyudon (beef bowl), which was flavorful and generous with the meat. The tempura was perfectly fried-light, crispy, and not greasy at all. The sashimi salad was incredibly fresh, and the presentation on the Salmon Carpaccio and the Sashimi bowl (love the fried shrimp head detail haha) was beautiful. On top of the food, the service was awesome-very attentive. The dining area is also spotless and has a nice, clean ambiance. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

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I recently visited this spot to try their All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) menu. While the front-of-house staff was excellent--warm, welcoming, and professional when they seated us just before 4:00 p.m. for the lunch rate--my experience with the sushi chef was, unfortunately, the complete opposite. ​The issues began when the chef started arguing with his own staff in front of customers, insisting that we should be charged dinner pricing despite the signage indicating otherwise. To make matters worse, after we paid our bill, the chef approached our table to scold me about the amount of food we ordered. He accused me of having too many leftovers, despite the fact that we were well within the limits posted on their sign. I asked to speak with the owner, but he was unavailable. ​Out of respect for our server, who was truly lovely, I kept my frustration in check. However, it was difficult to enjoy the meal--which was mediocre at best. Honestly, if the sushi was of higher quality, we would have finished it; the chef would be better off focusing on perfecting his craftsmanship behind the bar rather than interacting with customers. ​I won't be returning and cannot recommend this place. There are plenty of other options nearby where you can find better food, more reasonable prices, and, most importantly, be treated with respect. Let the front staff handle the guests; they clearly know what they are doing. read more

The food tastes good and fresh and the customer service is top-notch! Also like the vibe here since it looks recently renovated.

We went during their soft opening so the menus options were limited. The food quality was good. I liked the udon soup because of the lite flavor. The staff is very nice and open to feedback. read more

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This Japanese restaurant on the corner really exceeded my expectations. I originally thought it was just an ordinary place, but once I looked at the menu, I got really excited. There's a wide variety of options, the prices are very reasonable, and the quality is comparable to high-end Japanese restaurants in Old Town Pasadena. It's amazing--now I don't have to travel far anymore to enjoy great Japanese food! read more

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Very fresh and sweet Great atmosphere bright and vibrant Came here for new years dinner made reservations and easy to reserve through phone call. read more

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Amazing local place that just popped up. Clean and fresh sushi. Owner is very nice. Excited to now have a go-to sushi place. Definitely our favorite AYCE sushi in the SGV read more

Don't go, don't ever gthe food is not good at all. And the own charge extra for not finished. I have never had this in Los Angeles.

Nice and tidy restaurant. Dropped by for an early dinner around 5pm on Thursday and was seated right away. My wife and I ordered the AYCE and while trying to figure out what to order a la carte for our 2 year old toddler the owner was kind enough to drop by and tell us we could just order some appetizers(fries, noodles, etc) off our AYCE menu for him. The quality of the sushi and sashimi was great for the price. I especially loved their salmon carpaccio and their sushi salad(felt more like a poke salad, but it was yummy either way!). read more

Prices here are average. Katsu don was 12 and I think the tuna roll was 8-9? The tuna was different from other shops like a higher grade. The wasabi wasn't strong and nor was the ginger so no single ingredient was overtaking the other. Service was great, they have a grand opening on the 18th but I would come back 100% when their menu is fully opened. Or a soft opening with little present options, it was great. read more

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Did not know what to expect after reading it was an all you can eat sushi restaurant, but I will definitely be back. The inside was very nice and Sushi I got was VERY good. Only tried edamame and shrimp shumai appetizers. shumai was at least 7/10 (I prefer steamed over fried). Edamame was 7/10, personally would've liked it a little more cooked (softer), and maybe a little more sea salt. read more

New restaurant. Only soft opening right now. But it's good, the atmosphere and service is good. Medium price and good quality read more

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My family and I really enjoyed our dinner here. The menu offers a nice variety of dishes, and the salmon tasted very fresh. I was particularly impressed by the Gyo Don. The vinegar seasoning in the rice was excellent and added great flavor. We enjoy supporting new small businesses when they deliver a quality experience, and this place certainly did. We look forward to coming back soon. read more