I had the Tonkotsu Shabu with my friend, and we both absolutely loved it! The broth was rich,…read moreflavorful, and so comforting. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful, friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We felt very well taken care of throughout our meal. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, which made it perfect for enjoying a meal with a friend. We had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back.

We went on a Sunday around 7pm. Short wait. Outdoor seating was very nice…read more Our server was very good to us. Food itself was very good. Fish tasted fresh and I thought they pairings of toppings and sauces on the sushi was very well curated. Overall very good experience.

Similar to Rol however slightly pricier and less menu options. Wish they had more appetizers like…read moreedamame. Fish quality was good however and still full after eating my usual portions although I think their hand-rolls have more rice than fish. Really enjoyed the salmon sashimi and the scallop was better here as it wasn't too overwhelmingly creamy. Workers were super nice and they validate for parking only in the apartment structure! Great spot for dining by yourself for a quick bite or with 2-3 people.

The Nozawa Group is one of my favorite restaurant groups. Consistency across all their restaurants…read moreis key for me. While I've been to Kazu Nori before, this is my first time at this location. Parking: Street Parking is available surrounding perimeter, but they also have parking in the building itself, the entrance is on El Molino Service: Amazing and fast, we came during lunch, we were sat immediately and were in and out within 35 minutes. I imagine this is a solo lunch person's dream. Food: I always get the 5 handrolls, I think it's the best deal. I always sub out the crab for the scallop as a preference but it's my favorite roll at Kazu Nori and should not be missed!

Great food, casual ambiance. Ordered the tempura combo with udon. Udon was standard and satisfying,…read morea very hefty portion! The tempura was delicious. I prefer dipping myself so I liked the tendo combo. (Asked the waitress cuz I was so confused - tendon combo comes with tempura serviced on rice whereas the tempura combo comes with it on a plate sans rice, she recommended tendon if you want a little more carbs ) Would go again! Price was decent for quantity and quality you get. Not sure how it works as take out, the tempura is best fresh!

Small shop, local vibes. Tad pricy, quick service. Love all the combo options, can get sushi, soba,…read moreudon, and tempura. Great ginger and pickled celery complimentary sides + Assorted Sashimi ($16.99 for 6 pieces): cuts thick and good + Spicy salmon roll ($16.99): was fine + Got sides of jumbo shrimp ($7.99) eggplant ($1.99), and pumpkin ($1.99) tempura. All were good

Great sushi! Everything was fresh and delicious. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. Definitely…read morecoming back!

We had a great lunch. The service went well and we got our food in no time. No long wait and food…read morewas amazing.

5/5! Aikan is one of…read morethose places we keep coming back to. The all-you-can-eat sushi is absolutely worth it--not just because you can eat as much as you want , but because there are so many different things to try. The sushi is fresh, there's a great variety of rolls, sashimi, appetizers, and other dishes, and everyone can always find something they love. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. And don't forget to get their ice cream. Come hungry. Leave very, very happy. 5/5 -- we'll definitely be back!

Tried out the Carpaccio for the first time. Hans was very delightful and was guiding us through the…read moremenu on some recommendations. I would come again!

The ramen is crreamy and rich w beautiful juices thst stick to the spoon. Yum. The hand rolls are…read moresimple but taste amazing. The fish is really fresh like its swimming in the mouth. Best japanese flavors in pasadena for sure.

This "sniffs in" at 4.5 stars…read more.. Helpful and kind STAFF. Restaurant also has the name "Izakaya" per indoor signage. Very open and spacious authentic Japanese design without being overly traditional. They have small art pieces for sale on the walls. SALMON SASHIMI: -- big thick fat slices of pristine salmon -- wedge of lime gets utilized; nice touch -- $17 for 4 pieces is no bargain but the slices are thick enough to be two pieces at some sushi joints and this quality is "A" grade -- very tender, not next level tender RATING = A- The wife got the HAMACHI KAMA COLLAR FISH (yellowtail?) and was a fan. It looked good. The yellow thin creamy sauce was great. Citrusy? Familiar taste of sorts. SEARED SCALLOP SUSHI: -- good smoke, not great smoke -- nice texture -- $7 for one piece is hefty for sushi RATING = A- GARLIC SALMON HAND ROLL: -- garlic pop errs on underdone but that is safer RATING = A CHIARASHI DON BOWL was a wife order. Very appealing visually and she downed it. REAL CRAB HAND ROLL: -- A little simple and flat but solid RATING = A- or B+ GARLIC SEARED SALMON SUSHI: -- creamy wasabi sauce on it; visually appealing and equally delicious RATING = A+

Came here to try the Dine LA deal, since they extended the dates. It lined up with Yakiniku Week,…read morewhere they were offering a complimentary course, so the timing worked out great! A5 Wagyu Tartelette with caviar 9/10: delicious tartare and truffle flavor paired well, it had a bit too much truffle where we couldn't appreciate the Wagyu flavor as much because of it Smoked ribeye tataki 10/10: delicious smoked flavor. Typically I'm skeptical that are as just extra fluff for visuals, but these micro greens actually paired so well with the smokey meat flavor. Chawanmushi 7/10: classic Chawanmushi, egg was cooked well, not particularly better than others I've had. The Dine LA menu says it is with uni and okra, but ours today was abalone and mushroom, which were still delicious. Prime ribeye 9/10: delicious soft and tender. They cook each piece for you Dry aged ribeye 10/10: not part of Dine LA deal. this was the complementary course for Yakiniku week. Had some extra flavor due to being dry aged 3-4 weeks. Wish it was part of the set menu! Wagyu short rib 10/10: favorite of the night! Melts in your mouth and delicious beef flavor Filet mignon 7/10: classic filet, soft. They serve it with the bone marrow rice. It was a bit bland so I'm glad they serve it with wasabi. If you haven't tried steak with wasabi, give it a shot. Bone marrow rice 10/10: prepared table side. The kimchi, mushroom, seaweed all pair well with the rice. Rice itself was cooked well. It wasn't overly salty or savory, it was a good balance of buttery flavor. Miso cappuccino ice cream 4/10: the vanilla bean ice cream was a bit icy rather than creamy. The miso cappuccino foam was too salty personally for me. There was a strong coffee flavor, but it was overpowered by the saltines. Imperial palace cocktail 9/10: not part of the set menu. It was a good balance of Yuzu and whiskey. Often times when you order a Yuzu cocktail it just has a generic citrus flavor, but this one was a true strong yuzu flavor. Refreshing and complimented the savory meat dishes Overall, it's pricey for the amount of food you get, but that's expected with a premium wagyu set dinner. Especially if we did not get the complimentary course, it is a small amount of food for the $78 set and you won't leave full. But the quality and taste were premium. Service: very kind and attentive staff. They even gave us a complementary palate cleanser dish, and a scallion sauce to try. Ambiance: spacious dining room, we did not leave smelling like smoke or barbecue. The bathrooms are clean and have fancy Japanese toilets. There's a big parking lot out front, which was easy to find parking.

I've dined at the Hacienda Heights multiple times before and wanted to check out the Pasadena…read morelocation. I was disappointed of the value of the "original" set especially since they no longer offer the bone marrow fried rice (it's on the lower tier one though). For $128 set and you only get 5 pieces of grilled meat and they count the starter drink as a course is disappointing. Yes there's meat in the starter courses but when the restaurant is focused on grilled meats, it's kinda sad you only get 5 pieces (unless you order more). The food quality is good but the value isnt there like it used to be. The biggest disappointment was the service though. We were never asked if we wanted to order drinks and was not asked if we wanted to add anything else at any point of our meal. Could we have asked? Yes. But there's a level of expectation from the service with a restaurant like this where they're promoting an exceptional dining experience. The courses felt rushed at some points and then other times there was a longer wait in between. It wasn't consistent. Knowing how it is at the other location, the hospitality level was not on par. Also separate from the dining experience - one of the bidet toilets in the womens restroom wasn't working, but there was no out of order sign and BOTH stalls had no toilet paper for quite some time until we had to ask a worker to restock it.

They have an incredibly extensive menu featuring fresh, high‑quality ingredients. Every dish feels…read morethoughtfully prepared. If you get a chance, you absolutely need to stop by and give it a try. Highly recommended!

Everything was super fresh, with a great variety of options at very reasonable prices. They also…read morehave lunch specials Monday through Friday, which are a great deal. Definitely worth checking out!

Love this place. Been coming here quite often. Tonight decided to come on a Friday night and it was…read moredefinitely packed with the fifa game going on. Food order came fast for the items we ordered. The basic minimalist decor is very fitting and very clean. We ordered albacore salad tuna salad asparagus roll and dynamite roll with yellow tail collar. All delicious and fulfilling.

Stopped by Tuesday 6pm as a party of 3! Parking was ample in the back, 1hour complimentary. You…read morewill need to walk back to the front to enter the restaurants in that plaza. Service was great, we were seated promptly and took some time to look through the menu. We ordered the Monkey Brain as an appetizer, and it was delicious! Lightly fried and crunchy on the outside with imitation crab and mushroom inside, it was a good start. We also ordered the Energy Roll, Spider Roll, and the Sashimi Combo - Small. The rolls came with a yuzu dipping sauce and were delicious! Unfortunately the sashimi was okay, the best tasting fish were the salmon and yellowtail. The tuna and albacore were fishy and tough, unfortunately, which brings the star down. We spent $116 including tip for all this and I would say Kaiba is a good place to go for sushi rolls! I've been to their MPK location for the lunch special, which is always a great deal.

I would say this is the best sugarfish location…read more Came here after going to a local museum. The edamame here is warm. Unlike other locations. The service here is top notch as well. There's very little lag at this location. They time everything perfectly between me and my friend. Neither of us was waiting for the other's food to arrive. The food here is very yummy. All sugarfish are supposed to be created equal, but I truly think this one ranks above the rest. I remember my experience here fondly.

Delicious and worth the price for the quality that you receive…read more My favorite omakase in LA is Sasabune. Sugar Fish is very comparable. This Pasadena location charges a mandatory city tax, but no tip. Both the Newport and Pasadena location offers the same great quality and service. The restaurant is small and they do not take reservations. We came on Sunday at noon and surprisingly there was no wait. HAPPY FISHING!!