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    Little Tokyo

    3.2 (293 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Top to bottom: Fire Fighter roll and Lauri's Shaggy Dog Roll
    Mariah K.

    My first impression of this place was that it pretty small, but seems traditional. They do have some outdoor seating but when you get inside they have more tables, booths, their "island" of a sushi bar, and then to the right of that is traditional seating where you would be sitting on the floor and you're required to take your shoes off. You order and pay once you arrive, then once they seat you, your order comes. Their menu is actually pretty large. They don't just have sushi, they offer hibachi, bento specials, Donburi, noodles, and dessert. I have to say it was very different for me but I did enjoy myself. It was pretty quiet, it seemed like they were a bit short staffed but everyone was polite and I thought my food came out it a timely manner. I ordered their miso soup, Fire Fighter roll, and Lauri's Shaggy Dog roll. The miso soup was good, nothing different from the ordinary, I'm just glad it wasn't watered down. The Fire Fighter roll, which was my favorite of the two, had a lot of flavor. It has tuna, yellowtail, crab, eel, spicy tuna, salmon, and topped with spicy teriyaki sauce and green onions. Their Lauri's Shaggy Dog roll wasn't too impressive, I thought it was dry, but it has crab, super white tuna, shrimp tempura, mayo fish eggs, topped with green onions and wrapped in soy paper. Overall I enjoyed my experience here and I'm excited that they have such a different variety of sushi rolls! I'll have to come back to try the others and even some of their non sushi dishes, I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for some Japanese food.

    Crab Cheese Puffs and Gyoza with dipping sauces.
    Brooke K.

    It's been years since I've been back to Little Tokyo, but the quantity of food, especially the sushi, has greatly expanded! The décor in one section of the restaurant makes you feel like you're eating at a stall in Japan. Little Tokyo allows companies and other establishments to advertise their business at their restaurant. They can even place their business cards there for visiting customers to take with them. They don't charge for that either. Unfortunately, that's all I can say that's positive about Little Tokyo. First, the location is difficult and easy to miss. We ordered food to go, but the long wait was ridiculous. It was past lunch, the restaurant wasn't packed, yet they made us wait for almost 40 minutes cooking our food. We didn't order a lot and our orders were simple. Unacceptable! Their fried rice lacked seasoning, and my friend said her Teriyaki shrimp was terrible. My chicken katsu curry rice was SUPPOSED to be like actual Asian curry rice, but NO, it tasted like plain Indian curry to me! It wasn't even spicy. Does this establishment not know how to properly prepare authentic curry rice!?! They also gave us wonton strips by mistake, thankfully they didn't charge us for it. I'm not coming back to Little Tokyo unless they improve the quality of their food. My brother and his wife may come here for their expansive sushi menu. They're both sushi fanatics.

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    Food A++, service A++. Can't wait to go back. This is absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant.

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    I've been going here for years . Since they opened. Sushi is the best cuts of fish around. Great price, great service .

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    Excellent food but I am not crazy about their ordering system thru the iPad. Love their tuna tartare!

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    My go to spot for sushi in Pasadena. Very good sushi. Actually everything here is very tasty.

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely delicious food and great service! Very attentive to my family and I. Some of the best sushi selection ever! 10/10 recommend!

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    Love the sushi and atmosphere!!! Love the service!! Wonderful facility!!! Love the merchandise also!! Best kept secret!!

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