Haruka is a splendid local sushi spot in La Canada offering excellent sushi and exemplary service…read morein a clear, unassuming atmosphere. I brought my family here on a Sunday evening. We were seated promptly by the friendly host and our effusive, upbeat waitress took our order. I got the Garlic Albacore roll ($20), which was a unique, exceptional dish - delicate albacore on top of spicy tuna, a sour lemon (ponzu) sauce with rich garlic, and crispy onion and garlic on top. Somehow, this roll captured all the flavors - savory, sour, crispy, and sweetness all in one go. Unique and exceptional. The rest of my family got the Tonkotsu Ramen, Salmon Bento Box, and Alaskan rolls, all which were excellent. A special word must be made for the staff. We were seated promptly, our kids' orders taken first so they could start eating earlier, we were promptly offered a free switch to a different bowl of Ramen when, on delivery, we were informed it may be somewhat spicy (which we didn't employ - it was perfect!), and all food came out within 10-15 minutes. The inside is unassuming and spartan, as is common for sushi joints, and prices are quite reasonable. Bonus points for being right next to Handel's ice cream (another 5* review in my catalog) for a perfect, easy dessert and great outdoor vibes. While sushi tends to be fairly uniform across restaurants, Haruka deserves special celebration for several unique, impeccable rolls and exceptional service. A new local favorite - we will return soon! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5

(Dined/Drank 06/12/26 FR @ 8:00pm): This sake and sushi place wasn't too "far away" from my…read morehometown's stomping grounds! A dear friend and I caught up for her belated birthday at Haruka Sake And Sushi, which was once the home of one of our favorite sushi restaurants years ago in Inchiban. Neither of us could recall how long it's been since Ichiban left, but we were amazed that neither of us have tried this replacement since it opened sometime around the pandemic. We both loved to support local businesses in our old neighborhood, so we were excited to see what the new restaurant did to the place. Was it a blissful evening filled with sake, sushi, and stories, or was this place a bit far off from what we happily remembered it to be!? PURCHASE(S) Sapporo Breweries Sapporo Premium Beer 4.9% ABV 22floz Bottle ($9.00 x2): Rich amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. Always a favor with sushi! Deep Fried Shishito Peppers ($9.50): Butter sautéed shishito peppers with ponzu sauce, these slightly spicy tasty treats were fun to nibble on between sushi rolls! Sesame Chicken Karaage ($12.50): A bountiful amount of deep-fried sesame seasoned chicken pieces, this was a meal itself as I had to stop myself from feasting on these hot tender crispy nuggets! Garlic Albacore Fresh Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Albacore on top of a spicy tuna roll, accompanied by refreshing cucumber and topped with crispy onion and garlic served with a savory garlic ponzu sauce, this was an aromatic delight with plump succulent pieces of fish that melted in your mouth! Lion King Baked Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Baked spicy tuna on top of salmon wrapped California roll topped with smelt eggs, green onions, and unagi sauce, each flavorful packed piece was the size of shumai that almost made me snore than roar due to an onset of food coma! Hot Night Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Jalapeño, spicy tuna, sriracha on top of shrimp tempura roll, mild spicy crunch and spicy mayo on top, a beautifully-presented roll with warming spices from start to finish, I was fanning down a bit. Salmon Crazy Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Spicy chopped salmon on top of shrimp tempura roll, topped with spicy mayo and green onions, another beautifully-presented roll this time with buttery salmon and a light sweet tempura casing. SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young hostess, she asked if the bar was fine (which it was) and led us there where we were then met by a friendly gentleman who gave us menus and glasses of water. After a few annoyed attempts by our female server to take our order (we weren't ready), we finally got our shit together and threw it down! Within minutes, everything arrived like an assembly line with minimal space to put it all... but we managed. With plenty of leftovers, they kindly packed everything up, we paid, and off we went into the night - arigato! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a smallish strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such as Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Rice & Nori, Kobeissi Properties, and more. Otherwise, there were spots along the main drags of Foothill Blvd. and Oakwood Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean modern open spacious layout with plenty of barstool, booth, and table seating, and a quieter small back dining room. The bar counter gave access to the chefs as you watched them prepare each creation. No promotional items at all, while the decor was minimalistic Japanese. A decent amount of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while faint music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Haruka Sake And Sushi was a wonderful replacement for our beloved Ichiban, and we will definitely return! The food was fresh and tasted wonderful, the portions rocked, the menu was vast with plenty of options, the prices were comparable, and the service was outstanding (sorry for making the server wait for us). And, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses (they had three total locations). I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $126.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Came here for a quick dinner and were the only people in the restaurant. There's 2 tables outside…read morefor outdoor seating and a few inside. Ordered the albacore sushi, uni pasta, and black cod bento and was pretty happy with everything! I wasn't sure at all what to expect but it's definitely fun. The uni pasta had deliciously fresh uni, but fascinatingly tasted like a slightly elevated kraft mac and cheese. The black cod bento was so delicious, but the sides are heavily onion flavored and I'm not too big of a fan of onions. Overall an amazing spot well worth the visit if you're in the area!

I was pleasantly surprised by my takeout order! We ordered the 16-piece sushi + 2 cut rolls (blue…read morecrab and California), a spicy tuna roll, and the mackerel bento box. A few things stood out: * The takeout order was thoughtfully and carefully packaged. Everything arrived organized, secure, and looking fresh. * They provide real wasabi and a generous amount of pickled ginger, which I always appreciate. * The quality of the fish was excellent, especially for takeout. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The only downside was that the rice in the mackerel bento box was a bit undercooked. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal, but it was noticeable. Overall, a very solid experience with quality fish and attention to detail. I'm not usually in the area, but I'll happily stop by again the next time I'm visiting.

The ambiance inside is nice and clean, with a huge open space allowing seating for tons of tables…read more The design of the restaurant is much more modern than other Teppanyaki places. The service was great and the food was really good and the portions are huge. All of the servers and chefs pay attention to small details and made sure to provide us with refills and great service. Once pretty big issue I had was how hot it was inside the restaurant at all times. The thermostat inside said 84 and it really felt even hotter. Although I understand we went during the peak of summer heat and there is constant cooking with fire going on, the temperature inside the restaurant is almost unbearable. We were sweating the whole time.

We come often, but I will say, last night, for my birthday, my daughter and I went for dinner. We…read morewere sat with a family, (with kids) and they took over the entire table. I mean loud, crowding.... Kids running around. Then, to make matters worse, they had friends from other tables visiting and hovering over us as they talked to the family at our table. It was if we didn't exist. The kids weren't even watching the show! Good $$$ for dinner + separately tipping our chef...our experience was "less than" and we won't be coming back. (Food was at least decent) Maybe have your hosts do a better job at grouping people at tables versus filling simple vacancy?

This is one of my regular go-to spots whenever I'm craving sushi, rolls, or Japanese dishes like…read moreudon, chirashi bowls, and yellowtail collar. The service has always been decent, and everything usually goes smoothly, from placing our orders to getting our food. My usual orders are the Sakana Special Roll, Double Yellowtail Roll, and yellowtail sushi. The sushi quality is pretty much what you'd expect for this price range. Nothing too fancy, but good enough to keep me coming back. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood Japanese restaurant. It's close to home, convenient, and an easy choice whenever I'm in the mood for sushi or rolls.

This sushi restaurant is off foothill blvd, La Cañada, CA…read more Yesterday, I came by here with my sister in law , I noticed when we first entered how super clean and so were their restrooms, highly organized and attention to details. It was very warm, very friendly, chic, and classy. It's a very beautiful sushi restaurant! There is wide range of sushi here, everything is fresh! They have appetizers, salads, Lunch specials 11:30am-3pm , kitchen , sushi/sashimi , carpaccio, noodles, sakes, wines, beers, sodas. They also have Salamat specials: hand rolls, wagyu, abalone. Julie Ham was our waitress, she asked us if we had any questions and we did. She answered them all beautifully! We ordered : 1 hand roll sampler, 1 salmon roll, 1 bulgogi which included : spicy tuna, white rice and salad! Our delicious meal both came with a delicious miso soup too! All mouthwatering deliciousness! Julie always made sure our cups were full or if we needed anything she was on it! Their price points are spot on! We had a lovely time here! Julie Ham was so very sweet, kind, caring, super genuine, down to earth! Julie has this super upbeat energy about herself that really radiates! I would love to Thank Julie Ham for a lovely, Fantastic and memorable visit ! I would like to Thank Sakana Sushi for a wonderful visit! We will definitely be back here again! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to come here!

We had a great meal at Hikari Sushi in Montrose. We ordered the Salmon Skin Salad, Giant Roll, and…read moreSalmon Egg (Ikura) Sushi. Everything was delicious. The Salmon Skin Salad was really good and pretty large, the Giant Roll was tasty, and the Salmon Egg Sushi was a nice addition to the meal. Overall, a great spot for sushi when you're in Montrose. On a side note, they have a special going on which is 20% off specialty rolls and sushi.

Giving a five star review for the service I got. My server was very nice and had great…read morerecommendations. I started with Garlic Edamame and it was spot on. A bit saucy, the right amount of spice to start my dinner. I ordered the Mixed Carpaccio and Unagi sushi. I'm impressed that the salmon tastes fresh and juicy. The fatty tuna was pretty solid too. Hats off to the sushi chef for boldly adding a strip of unagi that might've been tossed if he didn't add it on my plate. So it's like I got something for free :) the hot sake was really hot! Paired well with the carpaccio actually. I wish I tried their "handmade wasabi" but I opted for the complimentary table wasabi that didn't even disappoint. The only feedback I have is that I wish they didn't play an AI dance playlist and maybe a more intimate lighting. I would've enjoyed my solo date even more if that were the case. Otherwise, I can't chop off any stars since restaurants is all about good food and friendly service IMHO. Will come back. Maybe for lunch when there's less lighting :)

Very tasty and affordable spot! My first time trying this type of cuisine and I was not…read moredisappointed. Lots of options to pick from. Very nice employees there as well!

This place gets really busy once school let's out! I mean for $4 onigiri, on a student budget,…read morethat's a great cheap eat for an after school snack before dinner! I got the 5 HR set just so I can try out all my favorites 1. Negitoro - so good, not fishy at all, rice was nicely seasoned. 2. Blue crab - slightly too much mayo but otherwise pretty good, sweet and fresh 3. Yellowtail - there are some scallions in here as they should. Nothing to complain about, but the fish wasn't exactly top tier, just good. 4. Salmon - very slightly fishy likely not cured enough or at all? 5. Spicy salmon - the chili they use is quite strong in flavor so you couldn't taste the fish. Yama sushi still makes my all time favorite spicy tuna. I also got the yuzu miso salmon onigiri. Had the filling not been so salty, I would've complained that there was far too much rice. With that said, it was a delicious and balanced onigiri, but I personally would prefer more fish to rice ratio of course. You can taste that they use very good sea salt or at least it definitely wasn't basic table salt. The rice ball was very lightly packed, so it did start to fall apart as I ate. And I accidentally bite and ate a piece of the paper or was served on lol. Edamame tasted very plain with a lot of salt sprinkled on the top only. If you are sodium conscious, I guess this would be good as you can ask them to leave the salt off. However, I wish they boiled it in salted water so at least the flavor is penetrated into the pod. Pineapple yuzu lemonade - this was fine, not as refreshing as I was hoping it would be, but that's my own fault for setting expectations. It was slightly too sweet so we did water it down half way. All the men working there were amazing and would go above and beyond when serving and delivering your food. There was one older lady there I would consider to be more "lazy?" She would only go to the counter and call out the names. Even if you were seated against the wall where it was difficult to get out, she would not budge to deliver to your order too the table. The other two men on the other hand would deliver your order and hand you your meals directly if they noticed you in that situation. Also, maybe I'm just extra irked because she didn't give me utensils and I had always gotten back to my seat against the wall having to inconvenience several ppl having to get up out of their seats for me. The only other con here is the nori on the HR. I wished they would've roasted the seaweed so it's at least somewhat crispy when you bite into it. That would've knocked them out of the park!!! Instead, you get soggy chewy seaweed to bite thru

Service was fast for just one dude working, he was super nice…read moreAmbiance is lovely I like the vibe and the seating Honestly things needed salt but I like the Brussels sprouts a lot, the aioli that comes with the karaage and sprouts are nice. Gyudon needed more flavour. I enjoyed the fact that they had a jar of pickled veggies on the side

Came here with my bestie for a quick dinner. Located on the second floor of the strip mall,…read moreKontentsu is a cute little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We ordered one of their new menu items, the curry udon. It came out fairly quickly and was surprisingly flavorful. The dish was also incredibly filling. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

Matcha beer was interesting/different. The Matcha latte's - AMAZING…read more Food and service was 10/10 but 4/5 for atmosphere b/c we weren't able to sit in the upstairs area. Apparently it's reserved for larger private parties. Still overall a great night out with friends and family.

I've been coming to this sushi place for almost 20 years, and it never disappoints! The quality of…read morethe sushi is consistently amazing, and the fish is so fresh it literally melts in your mouth. The staff is always welcoming and friendly, making every visit a great experience. I believe they have a new sushi chef, and he's doing an incredible job! Every single sushi we ordered was absolutely delicious. After all these years, this place is still one of my favorites!

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!

Amazing food and service. The atmosphere is also great! Sushi was really fresh and tofu was as well.read more

Came here on Oktoberfest and was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was! LOVED they had a…read morelunch special that is available on the weekends too. I got the lunch special with spicy tuna and gyoza. They were both so good! The service was very friendly and quick, despite getting a little busy from people trying to escape the heat. The restaurant was very cute inside. Would definitely come back if I'm back in the area!

Reliably good for decent prices no matter what you get. Always have fun specials that change pretty…read moreoften and the service is great. Very casual, looks family owned small business vibe.