Amazing! Believe the hype and eat some delicious handrails. Order from the preset roll menu or pick your own handrolls. Mix it up. Everything is delicious and well priced. I come early for lunch often and have been for early dinner to beat the rush. Love it and can't wait for more. read more

KazuNori | Pasadena - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I cannot express how excited I am for there to be a local KazuNori! I parked at the lot behind Urth cafe, and my friend parked at the vromans lot- perfect! Both are located right around the corner and much easier than battling for street parking. The service was impeccable. We went right before the dinner rush and was greeted by the manager, Huy, inside. It was my first time having a hand roll ever and Huy was there for every step! Our server was Ami, and both were amazing at checking in on us. We ordered the three hand roll course and made substitution, and left very happy customers. Cool, chic, casual, fast, and delicious. No complaints here! read more

Never had a hand roll before this place, NOW I'M ADDICTED!! overall such a great spot, super friendly staff, and love the aesthetic

I love Kazunori and frequent the DTLA and Westwood locations, but I had to stop by the Pasadena location since it's close to home. I ordered the 6-hand-roll set and was not disappointed. Everything was fresh, perfectly balanced, and exactly what I expect from Kazunori. The customer service from Ami was exceptional. She brings such a positive atmosphere with her warm smile, and it's clear she's genuinely dedicated to providing a high level of customer service. That kind of energy really elevates the entire dining experience. Thank you, Kazunori Pasadena, for a phenomenal night. I'll definitely be back. :) read more

KazuNori | Pasadena - Tuna hand roll from the 6-Hand Roll Set Menu ! - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wanted to take a moment to recognize Henry because he is always super attentive and kind. This isn't just a one-time experience. Every visit, he's consistently making sure all the little things are done, which makes everything run so smoothly. He's genuinely a sweetheart and clearly takes pride in what he does. I feel it is important to say that this level of care and professionalism is consistent every time we come in. He truly makes the experience better and deserves recognition. Additionally Huy the manager constantly greets my wife and I with such a big smile on his face and isn't one of those laid back managers that watches everyone work while they stand around. He works alongside everyone. He treats every guest here with the utmost care. The environment here is so welcoming and friendly to everyone. From day 1 each staff member has been very nice to us. The food is amazing and tastes fresh. The chefs make each roll with love which makes everything so delicious. This is a place I keep coming back to and will continue to come back to often. read more

We're all standing outside in a wraparound line waiting need I say more? Simply the best hand rolls. Worth the wait (it's not a bad wait). Ambiance is intimate, everyone is eager to eat!!! They are a well oiled machine and the food is flawless. Enjoy! read more

I had to try the infamous LA hand roll spot. With the new spot opening in Pasadena prepare for a line out the door. I ordered the 5 hand rolls and added an eel hand roll with it. The set came with toro, salmon, yellowtail, crab, and scallops. The rolls that stood out to me were the toro, scallop, and crab. The fish was good quality and fresh. Simple rolls of rice and seaweed with the fish being enough to enjoy with each bite. It's a very casual and small space so it's even a good place if you want to stop by for a couple of rolls read more

Fantastic fresh handrolls, excellent quality, courteous service, very moderately priced for how good it is. Strongly recommended, but go in a small group, max four people but ideally two. read more

Great sushi bar experience! Amazing sushi and amazing service. The ambiance gives you high class but also relaxing as well. Definitely coming back. read more

We went for dine la and it was really fresh. The handrolls were served one by one so it was fresh and we sat at the bar so the food was made in front of us. The chefs were friendly and the area was really clean. read more

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So happy to have a closer location. We went while there was a line. Each space was filled. Overall it was just like any other location. Food was fresh and service was attentive. read more

Yummy food and ok service. The food was really great once we placed our orders. I got the six hand roll and found out that we could swap out any of the fishes that we didn't like and get two repeats. Ambiance is pretty nice. I liked the casual yet intimate style of seating. Parking is out front or street. read more

Visited this location for dinner and it was very busy. We had to wait about 25 minutes in line which was nothing compared to how yummy their hand rolls are. The service was very fast and they were all very kind. We tried the Omakase hand roll six piece set and they were all fabulous. I also love dining in when there is a full bar because it adds to the experience which I think KazuNori had that night. Overall, great place. read more

The rolls are perfect for a quick quiet bite. I was easily filled by three rolls so don't be fooled by the menu. The service was quick.

I was helped by Bri and Caesar; everyone was extremely helpful, the food was on point but the service was tremendous, I cant say how great Bri and Caesar are, those two gave us such GREAT SERVICE!!!!! read more

there's always a long line, but it goes by quick. service are very friendly/approachable. And he order comes right away, too. I ordered three rolls and then individually order three more after, but they counted it as a set of three still which saves me some buck I think Definitely a staple food spot around area now read more

I have been wanting to try Kazunori & it didn't disappoint! I've gone twice now; The service is always exceptional! The wait is minimal, I think 15 minutes tops! Moves pretty quick. The Manager Huey was super kind and attentive the first time I went & the second time I went Eddie was the manager on duty & he was also very amazing & attentive. Will definitely be coming back regularly. The food was 100% delicious and fresh as always. So freakin delicious! read more

Counter service only. Elegant interior. Friendly wait staff. Fast and delicious. Loved it!!

Came for the pre-opening event and had an amazing experience! Also got to meet Chef Nozawa and his wife which was awesome. We received a 5 handroll set which included toro, yellowtail, scallop, lobster, and blue crab. Each handroll was made to perfection and I left feeling full and satisfied. Throughout my meal, the manager Huy checked in on us multiple times and provided great customer service. Overall highly recommend this new location! Parking wasn't too hard to find as there is free street parking until 2026. read more

So happy to have a kazu in Pasadena! Fantastic hand rolls as always. Premium quality. Great and hospitable customer service.

So excited that there's a KazuNori in Pasadena now! This is located next to Star Leaf on Colorado. We came around 5:30 pm on a Sunday night and only had to wait about 15 minutes. Hand rolls were fresh and delicious! We got the 6 set hand rolls, which comes with Toro, yellowtail, salmon, bay scallops, crab and lobster! Service was good! We heard that they validate for the parking garage on Madison as well which is great! But we were able to find street parking. Ambiance is good for smaller groups of 2-3 people, but I was able to bring my 5 year old son and make it work. He had the eel roll and loved it! read more

Really great food complimented by excellent service. Our server Ami was wonderful! She was informative and welcoming. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Delicious. Crafted thoughtfully and fresh. The seating is all bar so just a heads up if you only prefer a table

This is such a good spot for a last minute dinner with a small group of friends. The fish is extremely fresh and the service is great as well. The staff is super friendly. I did not take any photos as I just wanted to really experience the restaurant, however the best hand roll I had was the toro! read more

Frank and the team here are the best. The quality of the fish is amazing and each hand roll is crafted with care and with the best ingredients. I'm a regular here and have yet to eat a hand roll that didn't taste stellar. The consistency is actually unreal. Happy they are here to stay in good ol' Dena read more

KazuNori | Pasadena - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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10/10 recommend! The waitline is pretty long but honestly, this is a must try! Chanelle was nice. I had waived a female staff employee who was walking down and asked for recommendations. Don't sleep on that bay scallops, it's good. Im coming again because this is a new favorite! I like dim lit restaurants, they always give such a chill vibe. Wait can get long at night, be prepared to wait 30mins if you're lucky. There is parking in the back in as well Been meaning to write this since valentines read more

This place is so good. Fresh fish, perfect rice, crisp seaweed. Also, considering the quality and name, VERY affordable. My favorite was the yellowtail hand roll closely followed by the salmon and toro hand rolls. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I had never been before but my friends had. I knew it be good because of Sugarfish but it blew my expectations out of the water! Only complaint is the seating but that's cause I'm chair snob and need cushion for my behind. This place is 10/10! read more

Good food, service and ambiance. My new favorite spot. Highly recommend this place.

Very good food as always Have gone there many times Recommend without any reservations read more

Really delicious handrolls - been several times now and always walked out happy and full. I typically did the 6 rolls and added 2-3 rolls on top but most people seemed to be good with just 5-6 rolls all in. Service / eating is pretty quick (expect to have your meal done in 25 to 45 min from sitting to leaving), which is to be expected given the big demand. Reasonable on substitutions - some rolls couldn't be changed but all the ones I had issues with (can't eat shellfish) they were happy to sub out. For those worried about lines - it seems if you get there before 11:30 all the days I went you'd get seated, but depending on the weather/day by 11:35 to 11:40-ish all seats are full and then you have to wait for it to start emptying which is usually around 12 when first new seats open up (and it prob doesn't matter much if you arrive 11:40 or 12 -- since most seats from round 1 will open up very quickly one after the other as the first round wraps up) read more

I was so exciting when I saw that KazuNori is coming to Pasadena. I love their location in DTLA but now I don't need to make the drive. Same set-up. Bar counter seating. 24 seats total. Arrived on a Wednesday a little after 1pm hoping to avoid the lunch crowd. We waited for about 15 minutes. I order the 5 hand rolls but subbed out the lobster for salmon. My friend ordered 5 hand rolls as they come. Everything was delicious. The rice is nice and warm and the seaweed is crunchy. Super satisfied and can't wait to go back again! read more

Came in to try out the new location. The space is cool and the food was excellent. Our server William was super attentive and really made it a great experience. There is validated parking around the corner too for $2. We'll definitely be back again soon. The only negative I'll mention is that their queuing system could use some thought. Currently you just line up and wait inside/outside. I hope they switch to a phone message queuing system like their sister restaurant SUGARFISH. read more

super fresh fish and my favorite def has to be the tuna. this was my second ever hand roll experience in LA but very easily one of my favorites. the wait was over an hour long though on a Saturday but it was well worth it. I'm a glutton I wanted even more hand rolls but had to hold back read more

I've been to Sugarfish a couple times -- while it's always been good, the hand rolls are always the part of the meal I like best, so a hand rolls-only spot from the same chef seemed like a no-brainer. Wasn't disappointed on my first visit. While it's not exactly a budget spot, the prices are hardly unreasonable for the quality of fish you're getting. The nori is perfectly toasted, which is one of the big factors that elevates these hand rolls above the others you're going to get at this price point. The lobster roll was amazing, and the yellowtail close behind. Strangely, the toro was probably my least favorite roll in the lineup, which is the inverse of how I usually feel when ordering sushi. But I definitely enjoyed everything. I like that they've kept this place simple, with a streamlined menu and a streamlined ordering process to get people in and out without wasting time with all the usual sit-down restaurant processes. That does mean it's not really a spot to linger for an intimate dinner, but it also means the line moves at a pretty fast clip. Will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food and service!! Love this location. The hand rolls were to die for especially the toro, salmon and yellow tail. Definitely coming here often since it's so close to our house. 100% recommend! read more

Hair in my roll and then I asked for additional scallions and sushi nazi tells me 'no substitutions' Told him id be happy to pay for it but he just walked away... gotta say customer service left me with a bad taste, just left my last roll and waited for my family outside read more

We visited KazuNori this past weekend and had a great overall experience. We were seated fairly quickly, though the place got really busy right after we arrived. We ordered the 6-hand-roll set, and I swapped the crab and scallop rolls for extra toro and salmon. Everything was delicious--especially the toro and salmon, which were incredibly fresh and easily my favorites. The only real disappointment was the lobster roll; it was a bit chewy and didn't have the same clean flavor as the others, so I didn't end up finishing it. My friends who ordered the crab mentioned that it tasted very fishy--so much so that they questioned whether it was even crab. I'm definitely glad I skipped that option. On the bright side, the yellowtail was excellent, and all the fish overall was seasoned and prepared well. I'll definitely be back, but I'll stick to the toro, salmon, and yellowtail next time--and I've heard the scallops are good, so I'm planning to try those. The interior is beautiful, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Aside from a couple of misses, it was a great meal! read more

I've come back to this restaurant many times because the service here is incredibly attentive and welcoming. The food is served quickly, which is especially convenient during lunch when I need to get back to the office. read more

KazuNori | Pasadena - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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i love the westwood kazunori, so i had to come when i saw one opened in pasadena. i had to wait about 20 minutes, but the food and service was amazing! our server was so attentive, replacing my napkin, refilling water, getting me more ginger (all without prompting). i ordered the 3 roll set and salmon sashimi. the fish was so fresh & i love how the nori is not soggy! will definitely be back. (only con is it was super sunny and the line inside by the window gets super hot :( but will still come again, probably will bring a fan if its hot out lol) read more

I've always loved KazuNori, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. While we were seated and eating, our server accidentally spilled soy sauce all over me and my friend. It soaked our pants, drenched our phones, and got all over our belongings. We had somewhere to be right after, so this wasn't just inconvenient ...it completely disrupted our plans. The server apologized, but we were left sitting there drenched and had to ask for towels ourselves while trying to clean soy sauce off our clothes and phones. The manager came over and asked if we were okay, but that was the extent of it. There was no urgency to help us clean up and no offer to comp the meal or make the situation right. Accidents happen!! I understand that. But when something leaves guests soaked and scrambling to clean themselves up, there should be more care and follow-through. I've always enjoyed coming here, which makes this situation even more frustrating and sad. Very disappointing experience. read more