Excellent food!! Service was Excellent as well. Ambiance is modern traditional and clean. We will be back for sure!! read more

Got UberEats since they're having promotions exclusively for UberEat One members. Got the Salmon Roll ($6.18) and it consisted of 6 rolls. Really enjoyed how fresh the salmon was and how generous the portion was. The Salmon Poke Bowl ($12) was pretty good. It came with fresh veggies, rice, and salmon. It came with plenty of big chunks of salmon. Really enjoyed how fresh the salmon was and how delicious the bowl was! Overall, I enjoyed my food and will most likely reorder or go in for a dine-in experience. read more

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4 stars It's been a hot minute since I've been to Kabuki, so I decided to come here for happy hour. I think this might be one of the best happy hour menus I've seen in a while. Everything on the happy hour menu was reasonably priced and there is plenty to choose from. I got the salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, yellowtail nigiri, and salmon nigiri. They were all delicious. The rolls were big and very filling. The nigiri were perfectly proportioned. I was satisfied with my order. Service was wonderful. The interior was spacious with plenty of seats. There is also patio seating. Free parking is available on site and they also have garage parking underneath. I would definitely come back to this location. read more

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Went to the 3 PM happy hour for a late lunch when a variety of sushi rolls were at a special price. The rolls we ordered were fresh tasting. The calamari appetizer was fresh fried crispy. I ordered the lunch special of teriyaki salmon & tempura. All were prepared well and tasty with the accompanying sauce. Service was efficient on a Friday mid-afternoon . Parking structure was full when we left at 5 PM. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Lunch special: Salmon Teriyaki & Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is great but a few items running in the smaller size. The service is great, too but there seems to be more of a "hard sell" push for their Oktoberfest special" items ... since we came for lunch shortly after the restaurant opened, there was a more serene ambiance. read more

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We were here for the Happy Hour on a weekend at 3:30pm and were seated almost right away. The food is pretty good and the portions adequate. What made the meal really good was the service by our waiter, Marcelo. From the very beginning to the end, his attention and kindness made us feel welcomed. We will be coming back soon. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

There is nothing I love more in this world than a good happy hour. And what Kabuki does best is that they have happy hour on the weekends too. 2-5pm happy hour Saturdays and Sundays where rolls are $4-10 and nigiri is under $5 for two. Apps were also $4-10. This was a mocktail day but drinks were also $3-10 ish. Love sushi and love a good deal. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I eventually stopped trying to find the tip feature within the Yelp application. I apologize, as I find it difficult to keep up with all the updates regarding phones and applications. The information I wished to convey was to inform individuals that the parking lot next to the restaurant typically becomes full during happy hour. However, street parking and additional parking below the restaurant are usually available. Another piece of advice is to encourage people to use the Yelp application to join the waitlist. I had initially decided against sharing the following suggestion, but I felt it was only fair for patrons to be aware that they should inform the host or hostess of their willingness to be seated at the bar or sushi bar, especially when there is a long waitlist. Of course, one must be at least 21 years of age to be seated at the bar. We were very pleased to have Bryan as our sushi chef when we sat at the sushi bar. We received our sushi more quickly than when we sit inside the restaurant or outdoors. I was impressed that he was able to remember what we ordered, and he told the server our order about an hour after we placed it. read more

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Highly recommend We are here Every weekend, foods are delicious, good customer service and good investment. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food quality and good price. Staff was very attentive and courteous. Not too busy and reasonable background music. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Fatty Yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant We got : Tonkotsu ramen Spicy chicken ramen Hot sake Happy hour spicy tuna roll Happy hour salmon roll They gave us free salad ! I enjoyed everything for the price especially ! not the best sushi in the world but good, had variety in menu and flavorful rich broth ramen. Restaurant is large and spacious, attentive staff. read more

I've been coming to kabuki for their happy hour menu for over a decade and it's always reliable and good. Definitely not the fanciest sushi spot in Pasadena but a solid choice for a casual family dinner! I really like how they have HH on weekends now! My faves are the Alaskan roll and the firecracker appetizer with spicy tuna. Prices are very reasonable and service was great! read more

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While I do not see that I could brag how beautiful the outdoor section was, I could brag about the service, food and value during their happy hour on a Saturday afternoon - a perfect place to hang out with friends and have a cold beer for $3 in a frosty mug. And yes, parking was great too ;-). Listen, if you usually go to the Nobu and love them for what they are in charge: stay away. If you ask - and I know now you will - how this place compares to Nobu: it doesn't. Other than both selling drinks and sushi - they are two totally different animals. I judge restaurants by what they stand for. To get four stars, the need to somehow positively surprise me, for five I need to be willing a 30 min detour to dine there. Pasadena is not thirty minutes from my home, but if it was, I would take the time - to drive to this particular Kabuki, which is maybe not by design but be service and food of all of the Kabukis I have been to. read more

Came here for happy hour and got a nice assortment of rolls and apps. Really good selection, nice atmosphere and service! Yellowfin, salmon, scallop and cucumber rolls- very generous portions of fish, my favorite is the scallop! Karaage wings- good flavor and crisp Tempura- nice assortment of items House and seaweed salad- both tasty side dishes Hot sake- nice pairing read more

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I came here with my partner and my mother for happy hour, craving sushi since it had been a while since our last visit. Unfortunately, this experience was incredibly disappointing. I have an allergy to cucumber, and I made it very clear to the server from the beginning that none of the sushi I ordered could have cucumber (with the exception of the California roll my partner ordered). We've been here many times before and have always given the same instruction, so I expected it to be handled with care. First, the tuna roll looked off -- not the vibrant red I was used to, which raised concerns about freshness. Then, while eating the scallop roll, I bit into a shell, forcing me to spit the entire piece out. When I informed the server, his only response was "oh, OK" before walking away. He never apologized or acknowledged the seriousness of the situation until we had to go back and ask for the roll to be removed from the order. Even then, there was no apology. Next, we ordered the Alaskan roll and were told there was no cucumber in it. Thankfully, I checked before eating because there was cucumber inside. This was extremely concerning, given my allergy. It is very unprofessional and unsafe for a restaurant of Kabuki's size and reputation to be so careless with food allergies. Not once did the server apologize, and at no point did a manager come over to address the issue. On top of that, the plates were dirty, and the restaurant itself did not feel clean -- surprising given that this is a relatively new location. This was a truly upsetting experience. Not only was the food quality questionable, but the lack of care and concern for customer safety was alarming. Sadly, I will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone -- especially those with allergies. Mistakes like this put customers at serious risk, and Kabuki's handling of the situation showed me that customer well-being is not their priority. Truly disappointing. :( read more

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The best thing about kabuki is the huge selection you can choose from! they have sushi and sashimi, but also some cooked foods. my friend got the poke which she says she always goes with and is pretty solid. I got the kabuki roll, and i loved how it came with different fish as a topping for each piece. i will say the "crunch" inside the roll can be very drying despite the various tops, so i'd order eel sauce with it. this location has an underground parking lot, and the restaurant is accommodating for large parties. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Kabuki Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The sushi is no big deal. I was really looking forward to it but it just didn't hit. The cosmopolitan needed better balance and overall the experience was just ok. read more

Marcello was phenomenal last Saturday afternoon. We arrived just before 330pm for their happy hour. We were a party of five and were seated right away. We always try to sit in either Marcello's or Martinez's area. We ordered all of our faves. Started with miso soups all around and house salads x3. We ordered the firecracker, dumplings x2, shrimp tempura x2, sesame chicken, wings and the sunkiss roll. What was pretty cool is that right when we sat down he brought our soda water. He never let our ginger and Siracha go empty. It was lent so no Sapporo. The happy hour is 7 days and a great way to try everything. Easy parking adjacent to the restaurant. The food is great but it the personalized service 10/10 that keeps us coming back. Ask for Marcello he'll take great care of you!!! read more

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The food was really good and fresh, especially the sushi rolls. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was nice and comfortable. I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back again! read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Alaskan Roll We ordered it every times here super yummy - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is one of my go-to Japanese restaurants in SGV. They have a wide variety of options that all taste pretty good and are decently priced. The beef sukiyaki was so delicious and totally worth it! The kabuki roll was pretty impressive too; we don't usually like roe or uni but it worked so well with the underlying rolls. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Service is really nice. There is a free underground and ground level parking lot. It was pretty busy on a Saturday night at 6 pm, but my party of 6 was able to be seated with no wait. read more

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Highly recommended. The ambiance is amazing . Cindy is good at letting you know what is most popular . . The ramen was super tasty

This time I went and the food was not good. The chicken was tough and the teriyaki sauce was bland. Service was very slow mind you it was not crowded. Cool atmosphere with a decent-sized bar. read more

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Just here to update. I still really enjoy this spot. Although I miss the Foothill location, the East Colorado Blvd location has grown on me. Friendly, casual ambiance. Great for family time or hanging out with friends. The food is good, great staff, and they have amazing happy hour prices. $3 draft Sapporo, $3 sake, great prices on sushi, speciality rolls, and side dishes. Anna is the sweetest server and my family always feels welcome when we're at her table. On today's visit, the food was served quickly and everything was fresh and delicious. We left very satisfied. No room for dessert. read more

I thought I already reviewed Kabuki because I'm here... a lot. The food is always solid, like truly consistent every single time. Their happy hour is unbeatable. The menu is large with variety. Every time I go everyone's friendly, and they're always going the extra mile. Like they are so so nice. You don't see that a lot anymore. It gets packed! Parking can sometimes be hard to find even with the underground parking. Overall, just a reliable go-to spot for good sushi and good service. read more

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Rude waitress (lady) was making ugly faces to my autistic son & telling him to shush with her fingers. Ended up leaving and feeling uncomfortable. read more

Good sized restaurant with ample parking. Nice lunch bento boxes and other lunch special choices that were pretty fresh. Friendly service. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Kabuki is a decent restaurant for cooked Japanese food. The teriyaki, cutlet and tempura dishes were okay. This is fairly Americanized Japanese food so the menu is pretty expansive. The sushi and sashimi are only ordinary and there are better options but for basic cooked Japanese food its not bad. read more

Really great Japanese restaurant serving all kinda of authentic dishes. They have a great deal for lunch, the portions are big and amazing value. All of the food tasted delicious and was presented beautifully. The interior is huge and very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have plenty of free parking in a parking lot or underground parking. read more

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Consistent service, food, and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Plenty of parking. Will keep going for future eating out with the family.

Great parking and a very large menu. It was our first time and had soup. They served us rice, salad with each entry. They have a daily happy hour on drinks , some sushi and other yummy entries. If your in the mood for some Japanese food head over to Kabuki. read more

Love the Happy Hour at Kabuki in Valencia and also here in Burbank and Pasadena Food - good variety of options for happy hour food Service - solid Ambiance - good read more

I remember Kabuki being much sharper in quality and presentation when I was younger, but it was still a solid experience coming back for happy hour with a good friend. Roughly 40% off certain items during happy hour makes it definitely worth the price if you're looking for a good deal. We came in during the last hour, and the rice was a little on the stale side, but the fish itself wasn't bad. Service was good though--our server checked in on us multiple times even toward closing, which I appreciated. Overall, a decent spot for happy hour sushi and catching up with friends, especially if you're taking advantage of the discounted menu. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Happy Hour Items ! Philadelphia roll and salmon rolls - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered for pickup and to my surprise the chicken wing karaage only came with 4 pieces when it normally comes with 6 pieces. I've ordered this many times and it's always been 6 pieces regardless of size. I called the Pasadena location and was first told by the hostess that it should be 6 pieces. After checking with the kitchen, the story suddenly changed to "it's only 4 pieces now." I knew that wasn't true, so I called the Burbank location and they confirmed it's 6 pieces. I then called the Pasadena location back and I asked to speak with the manager. She admitted it's usually 6 pieces but then tried to justify it by saying it's based on weight and that the pieces were bigger. That explanation didn't make sense and felt dishonest. Instead of admitting a mistake, I got excuses. I'm not upset about the chicken, I'm upset about the lies and inconsistent answers. Mistakes happen, but honesty matters. Highly disappointed customer. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Menu item shows 6 pieces - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very good. The pieces of fish were very thick! Our waitress was very kind as well. The teriyaki chicken was good too. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Yum. - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Middling food accented by poor service. I ordered the Kaisen Don dish - was served the Kaisen bento. The sashimi was WARM and unpleasant to taste. Interior of the restaurant is alright in design, but that isn't enough to make me rush back here. read more

We've been loyal patrons of Kabukis for many years, which made this recent visit particularly disappointing. During our dinner, several items that we ordered...primarily from the happy hour menu, were served either overcooked or undercooked. The issues were immediately noticeable. I brought this to the manager's attention, and while she did offer to have the dishes remade, we had already experienced a significant wait for our food and were unable to stay longer. When I declined the remake, the interaction became somewhat uncomfortable as there was continued insistence. Additionally, the situation was not helped by the lack of acknowledgment or apology upon her departure, which left us feeling that our concerns were not fully heard. We chose to keep some of the dishes despite the issues, but overall, the experience and more importantly the QUALITY OF THE FOOD fell short of the standards we've come to expect as a family over the years As long time customers, we hope this was an isolated incident and that future visits will reflect the quality and service we have previously enjoyed. read more

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The food was delicious and everyone was super nice and helpful! Ambiance was perfect for chatting. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Food - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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One of my favorite local sushi spots, the food is top tier and the vibes are chill. The servers are always on it and always in a good mood :). 10/10 recommend I lovee! read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The sake sangria was so delicious I had 2! From what I could remember we had the grilled pork belly, kimchi gyoza, tiger roll, a couple other rolls (we ordered so much I can't remember it all) and beef teriyaki. All the food was fresh, portions were big I was stuffed by the time our main dishes came out. We asked for the beef teriyaki to be cooked medium well and it was. BUT they sliced the beef and all the juices ran onto the plate so it didn't look that appetizing. They put the teriyaki sauce over it but this one missed the mark. Our server Pink was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is on the corner with their own parking lot. They keep the place clean, well lit and inviting. read more

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant - Sake sangria - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is our new go-to spot for sushi. They have great happy-hour prices and an even better rewards system. The staff are friendly and super personable. The kids love it here too because they have something on the menu for everyone! read more