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This hidden gem in Pasadena offers affordable and tasty Japanese set meals starting from $17. Each dish comes with a small salad and miso soup. The Sukiyaki Beef Udon ($19) does not come with the typical broth, but it's delicious nonetheless, especially the beef. The pork fillet cutlet ($23) was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They give you the curry on the side so that you can dip the cutlet in or pour over your rice. My favorites of the meal were the carpaccio appetizers ($14) - both the salmon and hamachi were so fresh and delicious!
It's date night, and I made reservations here via Yelp. I heard they serve affordable & traditional Japanese cuisine, so my bf and I were excited to try this. Parking: There's paid street parking, if you get lucky. We parked in a paid parking lot around the corner of the restaurant. We were parked for about 3 hours, and it maxes out at $12. Ambiance/Environment: This restaurant has a medium sized space with a modern and intimate ambiance. Perfect for large & small groups. Very clean inside. Service: Shout out to our server Jasmine. She was nice and efficient. Throughput took less than 15 min after ordering. What we ordered: 1) Sashimi Assortment Bowl - This came with salmon, tuna, and hamachi. I went with the bowl, so it sat on a bed of rice and served with miso soup, salad, pickles, sauces, quail eggs, and gingers on the side. All the fishes were unbelievably delicious. Very fresh, clean, and slightly sweet. Highly recommend this for all the raw fish lovers! 2) Hitsumabushi Bowl - My bf ordered this. It came in a cute bowl with a generous amount of rice. The unagi sat on the flavored rice and served with the same sides as my dish. Unagi is grilled eel, and it was definitely rich in flavor. My bf described it as "fishy" but the entire dish was sweet & savory. 3) Kara-age - We got these as appetizers. Kara-age is Japanese fried chicken. These were so crispy and seasoned well! 4) Crispy Rice - These were topped with cooked tuna. Fair warning, these are spicy! It's the perfect amount of spice in my opinion. The rice was indeed crispy and had lots of flavor. 5) Kyoto Matcha & Koshihikari Echigo - These beers were bitterly sweet! It came in a bottle and cold glass. Pricing: These prices are considered affordable, especially with the dishes they offer. Usually a sashimi assortment start at $30+. I was very shocked with the prices here. I'd say it's worth it; we left fulfilled and satisfied.
This place is so yummy! The people are super friendly and attentive. The restaurant felt really nice and aesthetic. Their sukiyaki beef plate was so delicious. The portions are huge here and come in an abundance of food. My friends ordered the eel bowl and pork filet cutlet. We all had so much food leftover we couldn't finish it! If you post on Instagram you get a free dessert. We got their black sesame Mont Blanc and I can't say I've ever tried anything like it. Def can't wait to come back!
Finally got the chance to try Gozen Shun, and it was awesome. My boys really loved the Katsu Curry Rice and Teriyaki Chicken Bento. It was very flavorful, and the curry was perfect for my son. It wasn't too spicy and the spices were not too overpowering. I ordered the Ground Pork Curry Udon and I loved it. It was exactly how I pictured it in my mind. I will definitely try others in the near future.
This unagi bowl is what dreams are made of. The golden, savory but slightly rich unagi had smoky undertones and was incredibly tender and fatty. It contrasted well with the texture of the mochi-like rice, and I couldn't stop eating it. I also tried a bit of the salmon bowl which I've gotten for myself before and the quality of the fish is amazing as always. The only unfortunate part is that the ratio of rice to fish is not the best. The salmon carpaccio, on the other hand, was just alright. Not because of the fish quality but because it was overdressed with garnishes that I could hardly enjoy just the salmon with the sauce. The crispy rice is definitely a better alternative with nicely fried rice as a base topped with a generous amount of minced tuna. The service was great with multiple waiters coming by to refill our waters and serve our dishes. The place was pretty empty on a Saturday at noon but if you plan to come in a large group, I would reserve the middle table because that one can seat a lot.
Not only is it peacefully, beautiful inside, but the food presentation is spot on, gorgeous! We started with the crispy rice appetizer, which comes with tuna on a bed of crispy rice divided into five pieces. The salmon sashimi bowl had generous proportions of salmon with real ground wasabi and a "flower" made of ginger. Miso soup seems easy to make, but it's hard to get it quite this good. The house sesame salad dressing has a subtle warmth. The chicken cutlet plate is their specialty and I can see why. It's deliciously juicy on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and pairs well with the cool crisp shredded cabbage. The new owners took over around June, '24. Parking is in the back, but they do not validate.
I give it 3.5 stars! It was my first time at Gozen Shun. I'm not sure if this is usual, but they seemed understaffed. While the servers were nice, the service was incredibly slow. The experience felt disorganized--possibly due to a lack of communication between the staff and kitchen, issues with their system, or being overwhelmed by to-go orders. For example, our first appetizer, the shishito peppers, took 40 minutes to arrive. The food itself was delicious. We ordered Shishito Peppers and Hamachi Carpaccio as appetizers, along with the Pork Fillet Cutlet Curry, Sukiyaki Beef, and Negi Toro Bowl as our mains. The Pork Fillet Cutlet was fried perfectly, with a satisfying crunch in every bite. The curry was savory but a bit on the salty side. The Sukiyaki Beef was good, though it was served lukewarm, which I wasn't expecting. The poached egg on top wasn't runny as I expected. I'm not sure if that's how the dish is typically served. My favorite dish of the night was the Negi Toro Bowl. It comes with soy sauce for mixing, but here's a tip: skip the soy sauce and mix it with the salad dressing instead! Tonight's dressing was a wasabi vinaigrette, and when we mixed it into the Negi Toro, it was amazing. I highly recommend trying that combo! We actually never received the Hamachi Carpaccio, though the server apologized. We still got to try it tonight, and it was good. I'd still recommend it as an appetizer. Would I come back? Yes, I would. The food is worth it, but they definitely need to work on improving their service and organization.
A very clean Japanese restaurant! We went during dinner and ordered chicken cutlet udon plate and sashimi plate for our main dish. For appetizers we ordered salmon carpaccio and crispy rice. I love how the plate comes with a little salad, miso soup, and tofu. I think it's one free refill of them. The chicken cutlet is not too oily, fried to perfection - crispy on the outside and soft inside. The sashimi are fresh - melted to your mouth. Inside decoration are clean and give a warm vibe. We also ordered matcha mint blanc for dessert - it's not too sweet & yummy. Parking is a little difficult but I think there's paid parking lot - we street park so it's good too.
Two words: Sushi. Dog. This is my current hyperfixation, and I'm in love with it. They're like sushi handrolls STUFFED with salmon, eel, spicy tuna, or karaage chicken. Such a genius idea, and so well done. Theirs are the most aesthetic bento boxes I've ever seen. Get either grilled salmon that they brine for one hour or the thiccc pork loin cutlet, but my favorite is the grilled chicken which is something I thought I'd never say! And then to end things on a sweet note, I got the GIANT tamagoyaki. This sweet egg omelet is usually served as a dessert course at the end of omakase, but honestly is like a bar of gold with egg prices these days. Thanks for reading! ^-^
Now open for lunch, @gozenshun serves beautiful and delicious tasting Japanese Lunch Sets and amazing street snacks as appetizers. You can taste the freshness of each of the plates served and where everything is made inside the restaurant. The restaurant is modern & sleek and it's great that I am always welcomed with smiles as their service is wonderful! This is what we enjoyed for Lunch. Taiko Yaki Chicken Karage Carpaccio w/ Yellow Tail Shrimp Tempura Udon Pork Cutlet Curry Set Unagi Rice Box Jumbo Fried Shrimp Plate Beef Sukiyaki w/ Soft Boil Egg (my fav) By the way, the plated dishes was served with soup, salad with sesame dressing and Japanese pickles. Duo of Cheesecakes Black Sesame Monte Blanc It's refreshing to step into an authentic Japanese Restaurant because you and I know that most of the Japanese and sushi restaurants in the US are run by Korean, Chinese or Thai.
Went to Goken Shun for dinner on a Tuesday night. There was no problem getting seated right away. There is underground parking with plenty of spaces and you need a credit card to pay. The restaurant itself is quaint and simple. It felt comfortable and modern at the same time. Service was excellent and made us feel right at home. Now for the food: Iced Green Tea - definitely matcha powder based and was cool and refreshing. Tuna/salmon carpaccio were both amazing. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The accompanying sauce, vegetables and jalapeño added to the complexity of flavors. Pork Fillet Cutlet Curry - and beautiful presentation. I love the separate curry to pour as much or as little as you want over the cutlet and rice. The cutlet was massive yet moist and tender. The curry was hearty, warm and filling. I loved that the miso soup is served in a cup. I loved the variety of tsukemono. The seaweed salad on top of tofu was light and refreshing. The small salad with the sesame based dressing was fabulous. The dressing needs to be sold because I would buy a bottle or two. Tempura Curry - another beautiful presentation and the only difference is the large and crisp Tempura pieces. My friend ate all of it. She loved the large shrimp and all the tasty vegetables. A fantastic dining experience with even better service. I cannot wait to go back again.
There's public parking attached to the building. Credit Card only just in case anyone needs to know that. This restaurant is so pretty! I'm in love with the decor inside! Service is wonderful! I love the staff here! Music is so much fun inside as well! Food! Tuna and Salmon Carpaccio: It's so fresh and delicious, the bit of heat you can get from the jalapeno on top is great! Tempura Curry Bento: Like, the shrimp you get for it are MASSIVE! All the veggies and shrimp have the perfect coating on it! Curry is perfection! And oh my goodness the sides. The miso soup in a cup is wonderful! I love sipping on it! The salad is simple and amazing! The pickled veggies are a great addition! The seaweed and tofu salad is also a wonderful addition to the dish! If you want amazing Japanese food, come to this place! I promise it's a wonderful foodie experience!
8/10 Overall: I was craving some katsu with curry and this place definitely satisfied my cravings! The dishes here are plated so beautifully and the servers are super attentive and kind! I especially enjoyed the thick and flavorful curry, the huge pieces of karage, and both desserts we got! I also loved the ambiance of the place, perfect for a date night! Pork fillet cutlet curry $23: 5/5 I loved the thickness and flavor of the curry! It went so well with the crispy katsu which had the perfect breading to pork ratio! I also loved the sides it came with! Sukiyaki beef udon $23: 4/5 they really didn't skimp out on the amount of beef! Not only was it so flavorful and tender, it paired beautifully with the savory broth and chewy noodles. The portion was also very hefty. Kara-age $7: 5/5 I loved karage and the pieces are huge! The breading is perfectly seasoned and you have to get the spicy mayo to dip it in! It comes with 5 pieces and is the perfect appetizer to share with the table. Salmon carpaccio $14: 3.5/5 paired with crispy garlic, fresh veggies, and their signature sauce, the fresh salmon melted in my mouth. Next time I'm definitely trying their tuna carpaccio! Black sesame mont blanc $9: 5/5 I love black sesame and this was the best sweet treat with the perfect flavor and texture. The cream was light and fluffy and everything about it tasted like home. A must get!!! Matcha & yuzu cheesecake $9: 5/5 the flavors were so strong which I loved! The matcha was high quality and the yuzu was a delightful sweet and tart combination. The cakes were thick and creamy and overall wonderful.
Got to transport back to Japan for a quick lunch eating here! Gozen Shun offers some different Japanese dishes than your typical sushi! They have a salmon ikura bowl, other sashimi bowls, sukiyaki beef, udon, curry, and all their main dishes come with side dishes which reminded me so much of dining in Japan plus the offerings are on the healthy but not healthy gross side if you know what I mean! Their staff was also really sweet and the restaurant is very clean and aesthetic. I felt great after eating here! read more
4 years ago
If you love Japanese food this place is a must-go in Pasadena. Gozen Shun was found through Yelp and I have to say this cute place has amazing food. I'm so shocked that they have something like this in the area. The menu is simple to understand and read and I love the gozen style boxes. In Japanese, it means set meal and it comes with miso soup, rice, mini salad, pickles, and two small sides. I ordered the grilled black cod and it was cooked perfectly! The egg, and potato salad that came with it reminds me of Japan. Overall if you want to visit Japan but can't go to the country you should check this place out. They also have a selection of udon noodles, steak, and Japanese curries. The next time I come here I do want to try their curry. read more
Simple menu of Japanese fare that is reasonably priced with decent portion size. Parking is either paid lot or metered but it is only short walk from the free 90 minute parking at the shops on lake if you can find parking there. I ordered the curry beef and while I liked the flavors the curry sauce needed to be heated up hotter. It included a small bowl of miso soup, pickles, and salad. We were a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their food. The unagi in particular was very tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. Simple and comfortable decor with option for outdoor seating. I would come back for another quick lunch. read more
3 years ago
Highly recommend this spot! It's super cute for a weekend lunch ideally. The menu is a bit confusing as there are a lot of different combos and sets but I don't think you can go wrong! I ordered Katsu curry (Katsu was decent, curry was rly good). We also shared the box sushi which was a nice appetizer! I'll order the eel next time - my friends said that one was amazing! Parking is street parking or you can pay for the small lot. read more
2 years ago
Ordered hamachi sashimi bowl, plating presentation is fine but it was just a bowl of dry rice with few pieces of sashimi on top. Not worth of the price for lunch. Servers also could be better but felt they were rushing us to leave, even in a start of the week empty lunch time. Parking is also not validated within the premises fyi read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Alert: this is authentic Japanese food; the real! Restaurant has reinvented itself re-opening in January 2024. New menu, new decor, and alcohol. Service is same attentive and friendly. Food continues to be exceptionally good. Had the Hitsumabushi eel and it was wonderful. Followed the suggested 3 step protocol and savored the flavors and texture of the unagi, rice, fresh wasabi, green onions, nori, and dashi broth. A delightful journey. Definitely 5/5 highlight. Also had the tofu hot pot that was light and tasty, 4/5. Had to try the Katsu shrimp because the tempura shrimp that they used to serve was all time good. The shrimp was good but didn't like the heavier katsu batter as much as the light tempura batter, 4/5. Had very tasty chicken wing tips 5/5. Like in Japan, portions are small for Americans but quality is large. Savor the goodness. Search for free street and lot parking or pay for lot parking. Will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
Made a reservation for my party of 8! The restaurant is quite small so if you have a larger party, definitely make a reservation. Their style of meal is Gozen which consists of miso soup, your choice of white/brown rice, mini salad and seasonal selections. You just choose your entree and then a beautiful little tray comes to your table! I chose the seasonal tempura which was crispy and lightly battered. The side dishes were all great. This time we had potato salad and a radish dish along with the mini salad. Two other people in my party had the Jidori fried chicken in the bowl and in the Gozen. Both mentioned that the chicken was slightly overcooked leaving it dry with little to no seasoning for flavor. The whole style of this place is traditional and simple flavors, but the chicken just missed the mark. I've come to Gozen Shun a few times now, and the Sukiyaki beef is also a great choice! Overall, I love the aesthetic of the place and service is great. read more
2 years ago
Great quality and delicious food even as a quick take out option. Will definitely come again! read more
I am a fan! I love lil Japanese spots and this one just makes my day. I always get a gozen set. I've gotten the sukiyaki beef gozen before, which was a lovely combination. the beef is thinly sliced and sweet. I've also gotten the pork loin katsu and enjoyed that very much. All the little side dishes that accompany the main protein dish are well portioned and compliment the meal. The food is delicious. I think the portion size is just right. The environment sitting indoor is calming. I've sat outdoor too, which wasn't bad, but you do see and hear cars zipping by, so if you can, I'd suggest indoor seating all the way! If you're coming for lunch during work, I'd say it's not your "cheaper" option. The sets are about $25ish each, so they're on the more expensive side for a quick lunch. Parking is available right by the restaurant. There's an underground parking structure and they validate 30 minutes. I think I was there for a little over an hour and paid about $6. There's also parking across the street (diagonally) that's free for 90 minutes. read more
2 years ago
Nice quiet Restuarant in the restaurant roll by Lake on the corner on Cordova ! Simple clean nice decor ! Good Quality Ingredients ! Traditional upscale Japanese restaurant but not the price, very good value ! Service is ok, not Japanese Oriented ! read more
I have never been to the previous version of this restaurant so my review is simply reviewing the current iteration. As someone from Osaka, I can confirm this is an authentic Japanese restaurant with home style dishes and legit kushikatsu (of which is a bit lighter due to less batter and more panko crusted instead). The portions are normal (not "small") and is intended for various items to try and share. We went on Valentine's Day for a special meal, recommended by my foodie friend, and it was packed. The staff set the tone with a glass of complimentary champagne! The ambiance was much nicer and modern than I expected -- so cute, dim and vibey. My husband and I ordered: - 6x kushi katsu skewers: onion, mushroom, scallop, mountain yam, shrimp -- all v good and lighter than what you may get at other spots. The condiments were also unique (I have never had matcha salt before!). - Unagi yanagawa: first time trying this Fukuoka dish, made with simmered eel with strips of burdock root covered in egg. It was very comforting and tasty. Next time we will ask for a small bowl of rice on the side to enjoy it with. - Cabbage salad and Shishito peppers were perfect veggie sides. Big portion. - Chicken wings were also excellent and ate them fast bc they were hot and crispy so no photo haha - Ichiko yuzu drink was delicious and refreshing! It was surprising they couldn't accommodate hot water with ichiko so hopefully they buy a electric kettle for those who'd like shochu with warm water. ~ Pricing was fair for 2 people with drinks ($116 not including tip). We were satisfied and did not have room for dessert! "Onaka ippai" hehe Eel is expensive so the pricing is totally fair for this delicacy. It's doubtful you can make that at home! Service was relaxed and reminiscent of Japan. For those who are in a rush, please be considerate. This isn't fast food and it's a cultural difference and potential language barrier - not a personal dis to you. Also to note - much of Japan menus are seasonal, so this may be why items change or perhaps they are also testing to see what people like. Thank you for the delightful and memorable meal! We will see you again soon! read more
One of the few Japanese set (gozen) meal options around LA. Taste was good, a little on the light side. I ordered the Jidori fried chicken gozen ($25). The chicken itself was juicy, well seasoned, and crispy. My friend preferred this to their teriyaki grilled jidori chicken. The set came with a refreshing side salad and two more sides of pickled mushroom and burdock root. The latter tasted fine, albeit too similar to each other, so I felt that variety was missing. The short grain rice was chewy, miso and pickled daikon were standard, but good. I liked mixing the dipping sauce with the rice. I couldn't tell what it was exactly, maybe a blend of goma and something else. The interior of this small restaurant was aesthetic and cozy. Due to limited space, most diners made reservations. My friend and I were lucky enough to grab patio seating at 7 pm on a Friday night; hopeful diners who arrived after me were turned away. While it's out of the restaurant's hands, note that this location is kind of a pain to get to. It's on the part of Cordova St / Lake Ave with only street parking. I didn't dare back up Lake Ave with my subpar parallel parking; instead, I opted for the garage in the way back, entrance on Cordova St with a concrete sign saying "175 S. Lake Parking". Gozen Shun validated for 30 minutes, so it was $9 for parking when I got my car before the lot closed at 11 pm. However, their website also points to the Municipal Parking Lot at 198 Shoppers Ln for 90 min free. read more
4 years ago
Order the sukiyaki beef with truffle flavor and the mackerel box sushi! You will not regret it! When I saw that I had a macaroni salad served with my gozen set, I was disappointed but when I tasted it I was actually pleasantly surprised and ate all of it! I really enjoyed every little dish that it came with. Feeling adventurous? Try the matcha beer. It sounds so weird but tastes so refreshing. You may be tempted to mix matcha with beer at home! Probably best to just get the pre-bottled stuff here. If you are BIG hungry, the portions may not fill you up so order more than what you think you need. We added an extra entree before their kitchen closed. Service was great too. We asked the server to turn down the fan that was going at full blast during dinner and he accommodated our request. Park across the street at the outdoor lot by the veggie grill plaza instead of the underground parking next to the restaurant. They only validate 30 min for dine in customers who use the garage. read more
4 years ago
We tried out many items on their menu starting with the gozens with beef, pork katsu and codfish. We also tried out the sashimi bowls. They were all very good and fresh. Each gozen comes with its specific sauce and 3 side dishes that will change seasonally. We got pickled lotus root, macaroni salad and some veggies. All the food was really good, rice was fresh, lovely presentation, the only downtown was how pricey each meal was. I'll come back but just not often. read more
Excellent. Met up with some old coworkers and they chose the place we'd meet and this place was suggested to them by a current coworker of theirs and we couldn't have been more pleased. Nice casual atmosphere, simple yet, full menu, very professional staff and everything that was ordered was well-plated, very tasty and raved about by all of us and we left very full for a fair price. read more
While shopping around on Lake Avenue, you often find yourself feeling hungry. I wanted to try something new, and decided to see what was around. Then I remembered a cute little Japanese restaurant recently opened up and I have been wanting to try them for a while. We arrived just in time, and got a seat right away. They offer Gozen Meals, bowls, and curry! We decided to treat ourselves and each ordered a delicious Gozen meal set. I was craving sukiyaki, so that had my heart. My husband ordered the ribeye steak with steak sauce. The meal was beautiful. Everything was plated perfectly, and the colors made the food look vibrant and fun. Not only did my eyes eat, but the flavor was just as delicious. The sukiyaki beef was perfectly sweet, and the rice was so soft and fluffy. I loved mixing the egg into my sukiyaki, giving it an extra tasty flavor. The salad was also very fresh, and the seasonal veggies helped create a balanced meal. I also tried the seasonal dessert, which was a deliciously light panna cotta topped with fruit. The pudding was very soft and went well with the berries. Loved my meal here at Gozen Shun, not only was it visually appealing, but it also tasted phenomenal! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other meals. read more
I loved this place. My wife and I came for dinner and we really enjoyed the food. She got the sukiyaki and I got their miso cod and both entrees were outstanding. All the side dishes were solid as well. The main thing was that service was a little slow so it took forever to get waters, utensils and the check. But no biggie since the food was great. read more
Easily ordered in advance and our food was ready for pickup on time! We ordered to-go and everything was boxed/packaged beautifully. This was for a casual birthday lunch so it was the perfect balance of casual/comforting food that was very delicious and presentable. We enjoyed the sukiyaki beef gozen, seasonal tempura gozen, and jidori fried chicken gozen. Service was very friendly and efficient. We parked for free in the small lot in the back for our quick pick-up. read more
5 years ago
First time coming here and was excited to try their sukiyaki udon as not many restaurants in the area have it close by. My family in addition ordered sashimi plates and a katsu curry dish. The sashimi was fresh and had the perfect texture. Presentation of our dishes were beautiful and cute. Sadly my sukiyaki udon was nothing special. It lacked in taste. I was quite sad as I was really hoping for more. The katsu for the katsu curry dish had the perfect crunch when biting into it and was very tasty. I would say if you have money to spare and want a cute presentation meal consisted of some sushi or a nice crunchy katsu come here, but skip out on the udon. read more
3 years ago
Great selection of delicious meats and veggies on a skewer! The scallops and chicken thigh were my personal favs read more
3 years ago
Heads up that it is completely different from their old concept after the remodel, just be aware of that you are getting something different from all the photos from before (check their website)!! Their service was amazing like a restaurant in Japan. They offered a box for my bag so I can safely store it under the table. The food is fresh with a very good mild flavor. Portion size wise, it might run a little small for most people but relatively perfect for us. This is more of a 3.5/5 for me because I came expecting the old gozen shun menu with homely food but got something more similar to a fancy izakaya. I'll miss their sukiyaki gozen read more
A casual restaurant in Pasadena that serves tasty, home-styled Japanese meals. Perfect for hanging with friends and enjoying healthy and tasty foods made with fresh ingredients. The food here reminds me of the meal sets you get in Japan, except a bit on the pricier end. We arrived at around 6:30pm on Friday, only to find that the tables inside were full and that the wait inside was 40minutes. Theres a few tables outdoors with no wait that we chose to sit at instead. I got the Sukiyaki beef gozen (beef bowl set) and OMG! The meat was thinly sliced and tender, and their poached egg was golden orange and very rich in flavor. It came with sides, which consisted of seasonal veggies, rice, and miso soup. I like to mix my egg with the rice to create golden rice- yum! you have to try it! The quality of food is amazing for what your paying. Though be prepared to find that their portion sizes is smaller than traditional American restaurants. You are more likely not to have leftovers, but will feel satisfied by the quality! read more
I love the presentation of a Gozen - reminds me of my travel time in Japan where you get a little bit of everything! The idea of Gozen is: side dish, soup, rice and main dish for a well and a balanced diet. The idea is so simple, but when you present it together, it just feeds a positivity to your body and mind. Hubby and I ordered: Deep Fried Pork Cutlet plus a side of salmon sashimi-the cutlet was not as tender as I hope, but love the presentations and all the side dishes. Especially the one with the shredded mushrooms. Sukiyaki Beef Bowl - beef very flavorful and tender Grilled Miso Cod - great appetizer. The portion is just right and only looks small because it's serve in a bigger plate. Service was friendly and this place is great for a cute date! read more
Quality of the food has gone downhill. It seems like the owner has changed or something is being done different. Everything tastes different, and the sukiyaki beef comes out not warm in the center, meaning they don't heat it up enough. Also they only validate for 30 min which is not enough time. The previous employees are also not there anymore... probably will not return. So sad! read more
Good meal good life is Gozen's motto and I stand by it! This was the closest meal I can get to Japan! Gozen Shun is a Japanese restaurant located in Pasadena. They have set meals and each meal comes with an entree, rice small salad, 2 side dishes, and miso soup! Ribeye Steak: Never have I thought wasabi would go well with the steak. The flavor of wasabi worked so well with the steak that I was surprised! The steak was super tender and each bite I took left me wanting more! Grilled Scottish salmon (Salt): There are 2 ways of cooking this salmon and it was salt or grilled. While we were unsure on which one we wanted, the employee recommended us salt as that's the most popular choice! We went with that and wow, it was delicious! Salmon and Ikura bowl: This bowl had such high-quality ingredients and the salmon was thickly sliced. The salmon tasted super fresh and delicious! While the portion is smaller for this dish, it is about the quality over the quantity! read more
Came here for a nice sit down lunch, love the simple mid century decor and open space. We ordered the sukiyaki gozen set with brown rice. The presentation is beautiful, smaller portions, which was enough for me, and everything in nice small dishes. The meat was nice, not too fatty or salty. The side dishes were just ok though, nothing amazing but simple picked garnishes. Also got the tonkatsu curry. The pork was meaty and crispy, almost on the dry side but with the curry it was good. Not the best tonkatsu but pretty solid. The price is a little higher and portions smaller, but of course paying a little higher for the area and presentation. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Beautiful aesthetics! Each dish was plated so beautifully and the restaurant just felt so clean and modern inside. Our waitress was also super nice and cordial even though we came in close to the lunch closing time. I will say that the food isn't overwhelming impressive and it's quite pricey, but that's kind of expected for Pasadena restaurants. Overall, I think the experience was still lovely for the vibes and the food is decent. What we ordered: Assorted sashimi GOZEN: - Gorgeous plating - Gozen set comes miso soup, salad, and 2 side dishes (wow some of the cauliflower was purple - how neat!) - Fish was fresh (salmon, tuna, yellowtail) + scallop (2 pieces each) - Felt pretty healthy and balanced but not a huge fan of the side dishes Black cod appetizer: - Pretty tender meat that pairs well with the miso sauce - I think I've had better black cod in other restaurants - Presentation is nice to look at though Deep-fried pork loin cutlet appetizer: - Tried the signature sauce pairing - Crispy and decently sized tonkatsu that comes with a little salad - Nothing super new, but not bad either read more
My husband happened to find this place on a whim when the other place we were hoping to dine in had a very long wait. Gozen Shun was wonderful in many ways. Service was quick and friendly. Food was exceptional - beautifully presented and had such good flavors. Yes, it's not the most affordable bento, but you do get quality. We left the place full but not feeling gross. Parking situation wasn't the best and we ended up paying for a spot in the parking structure, but it wasn't too bad. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This was our first visit to Gozen Shun - and we had a lovely experience! Really delicious warm food on a cold rainy night. The ambiance is cozy, minimal, and clean. Our servers were really nice, friendly with recommendations and prompt with service. The menu isn't massive, which shows they have a refined set of flavors they have developed really well. Our food was delicious - we ordered the variety of kimchi, pork loin, yam cake, several of the skewers, and dessert. Our favorites were the chicken thigh skewers, pork loin, and yam cake that was served in a hot plate - really tasty, especially with their yuzu ponzu sauce! But the winner was the Matcha Mont Blanc cake - wow, really lovely textures and perfectly balanced flavors. We will definitely be back again to try more of what we missed! read more
Reasonable pricing for high quality food that I'd gladly pay more for. The Yakiniku Gozen meal I had was a delectable array of flavors and textures complimenting each other in ways that were light, refreshing, and satisfying to the palette. Thoughtfully chosen dinnerware accompanies your meal adding another layer or appreciation and ambiance I rarely find myself paying attention to at most restaurants. If I hadn't come during the oddness of the pandemic with the seating all spaced out, I would have thought this to be a fancier dining location with everything I was given. Highlights: - Yakiniku Gozen, Mushroom thing and Salad were awesome! - Karaage, quite possibly one of the best karaage's I've ever had. - Juices: I tried the Yuzu and Mikan and loved the light tartness of the Tangerine! Definite must eat for any occasion and highly recommend coming in to enjoy the total experience with the wonderful staff. read more
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851 Cordova St
Pasadena, CA 91101
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