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    4.6 (225 reviews)
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    Stevo O.

    I was really happy to see a true Japanese restaurant in San Marino! Not known for its restaurants, this restaurant is a highlight for San Marino residents. I chose the cold soba and tempura, with mackerel sushi on the side. Something I noticed is this restaurant does not have any odors of deep frying or fish. As a first-time visit, I really enjoyed my time here and would bring friends or relatives to dine on authentic Japanese food. The servers are mindful and watch for anything they can help with and paid special attention to my needs. The ambiance is totally Japanese and not a fusion restaurant. Next time, I'll bring the wife, who enjoys Japanese food at a reasonable price.

    Tammy T.

    Masamitsu is truly a true gem for the city of San Marino. Everything from the service to the sashimi is truly exceptional. Prices are reasonable and all their fish are so fresh! Great Sake selection and a great restaurant for dining! Beautiful decor as well! The bill for 2 with tips came out to about $500 so I was very pleased. I had such a great time! Can't wait to be back!

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    Kevin He Zhong Q.

    Came here for lunch and sat at the sushi bar. Been wanting to try this place for a while so glad I was able to stop by after running errands in that area. The ambiance is really nice in there, clean and spacious. Nice soothing music in the background made the experience pretty enjoyable. Food I came for lunch and decided to order off of the sushi menu rather than getting omakase or lunch specials, wasn't really feeling cut rolls or soups. The selections included: kinmedai, kanpachi, maguro, chutoro, salmon, unagi, halibut, scallop, Santa Barbara Uni. I also ordered a tofu dish, garlic edamame, and chicken karage for side dishes. Overall, all the sushi was amazing except for the chutoro which was super chewy, probably due to connective tissue. All the sides were delicious, I'd probably skip the tofu dish as there wasn't much flavor. They also had Suntory Premium on tap, which was a nice pairing. Service was on point, from the waiters to the sushi chef cutting the fish in front of me. Every time I would finish a piece of sushi the chef would start preparing the next one, they go according to your eating speed.

    Nanc E.

    This place is actually a hidden gem! I love that this sushi restaurant is on the higher end, where you get better quality, fish, but expect to pay a premium for it. It's not going to cost you an arm and a leg, but it is comparable to the more quality sushi restaurants out in the SGV. There is plenty of parking in the back, and getting to the restaurant is fairly simple. I didn't have any issues finding a seat, but if you're looking for an omakase experience, it is recommended that you book a reservation. The service is pretty good, they were very accommodating, and the fish was delicious! I love that they deep-fried the sweet shrimp head. The ambience is fairly chill, it is very intimate, so you can come for any occasions, for fun, or whatever it is. They have a very seasonal menu, so they have whatever that can be flown in fresh.

    Edamame, avocado role and roll Cucumber Roll
    John A.

    Very nice mom n pop Japanese cuisine restaurant. Offers a sushi bar, dine-in and large room for levers parties. The fish is very fresh, although pricier than I like, the rolls and garlic edamame were also very good! Our waiter was very attentive of our behavior from the get go and played right along with our mood! He was great! Overall, I love this restaurant and you should give it a try!

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    Anna B.

    Customer service was very prompt and welcoming. Dining ambience was peaceful and chill; they were playing Studio Ghibli soundtrack songs at one point which was a serene vibe. The Chirashi Regular dish I tried was fresh and delicious, would recommend especially at a reasonable $30 price point for the size and quality. In each spoonful, their Lychee Sorbet dessert was delish, creamy and a bright sweetness; refreshing treat after a meal. Minus 1 star for the Miso Soup - it was sadly lacking in miso flavor. Everything else was fantastic, but this restaurant just needs to improve their Miso Soup.

    Tanya A.

    Haven't updated my review since my first dining experience, but my husband and I have been dining here for about two years now and Masamitsu is our favorite restaurant to eat sushi / Japanese cuisine. It's consistently good and the costs are quite reasonable which we love. We absolutely love everyone who works here, especially my girl, Mia, Chef Ken and Chef Brent. 10/10 recommend!

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    Assunta L.

    Stumbled across this gem on Huntington drive in San Marino. What a nice surprise! Love the food! Fresh ingredients! Pretty plating. Inside decor is calming and zen. I also love the cute mini fresh floral arrangement on each table. Black cod miso portion is a bit small so be aware. May need to order more dishes. Rice portion is ok though. The Chirashi regular is good portion, has scallops too. Also good selection and variety of sashimi. Check in on yelp and get a free dessert. We got a lychee sorbet. Service is friendly and attentive.

    Jessica W.

    聽過這句話嗎,人不是慢慢變老了,是在一瞬間變老的,就像三毛所說的,歲月極美,在於他必然的流逝春花,秋月,夏日,冬雪,靜下心來, 會發現,時間悄悄地都把我們變成有故事的人了~ 跟插花班的學妹來吃好料的,最後我選了這家很久以前來過的日料,他家的omakase 就是傳統日本師傅的傳承, 學妹是這樣說的~ 入口的飯是香的, 吃進去的魚肉就是幸福的, 也太會形容了吧,這家東西非常細緻, 從前菜開始, 入口的每一道都令人覺得,怎麼這麼好吃,人生也太美好了吧,不過以前我怎麼記得 他家的 Omakase 是150 一個人, 這次是120 一個人, 難道是降價了,應該不可能, 可能是有不同價格可以選擇, 推薦這家我很喜歡的日料餐廳給大家

    Yasmeen S.

    Beautiful ambiance and a cozy atmosphere. My s/o and I sat at the sushi bar and ordered two sashimi sets, a bluefin tuna bowl, fried squid, and ikura sushi - yes, we were pretty hungry! The fish quality was decent, and we left satisfied. Service was excellent. The lady even offered a small basket for my purse, which was a nice touch. The only downside was the ikura. It clearly wasn't marinated in-house, even though we were told it was. I've worked at a few high-end sushi restaurants before, and you can always tell when ikura is marinated properly - it has a richer flavor and a darker color. This one seemed straight out of the package, which was a bit disappointing.

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    Gia H.

    3.4/5 stars food- best thing is the treasure box. I'll mainly come back for this because of its simplicity and freshness. an exquisite treat! Tempura eel was not very fresh. Can also taste the batter inside the fish. Lunch sashimi was not memorable. service- alright ambiance- my second favorite part of this restaurant. Felt comfortable in the clean, modern ambiance when seated. Not noisy too, a peaceful environment.

    Kim D.

    What a gem for those who appreciate high-quality sushi in an elegant, fun, understated atmosphere. Every bite of the omakase was fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The ambiance was both upscale and relaxed, with clean lines and soft lighting. Service was attentive, though a little inconsistent due to the large, rowdy party seated at the bar. Prices were definitely on the higher end, but the quality mostly justifies it. I can't remember the names of the omakase dishes but I do remember that was a great spot for a sushi date night.

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    Johann C.

    Solid sushi spot. Reasonably priced even for San Marino. The miso eggplant was something different that I've never had - really good! The sashimi was fresh tasting, and the black cod (small portions though) tasted incredible. The standard chawanmushi could use a bit more flavor, but I still enjoyed it. Service was to par, street parking was easy and the seating was clean. Would definitely come back.

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    1 month ago

    The quality of the sushi is very good the steamed egg was very smooth,and creamy. recommend the premium platter it's worth its price!

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    Chirashi Premium nicely laid out freshest fish you can imagine highly recommended you won't regret it

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    Great variety of fish and excellent service! Staple of the community. Also enjoy the ambiance.

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    What time do they open on Saturdays? For lunch/brunch?

    What is the price for dinner omakase?

    150 per person

    Is there any omasake during lunch hour?can I order special item like hairy crab

    I belive you can get omakase during lunch. They had hairy crab at 2 of my visits but not all. It is seasonal and they will not always have it.

    What is the corkage fee?

    720ml is - 25$ 1.8ml is -50$

    Do you have Omakase at lunch time?

    Yes we do , it is a 10 course meal . Ranges from 80-120 per person

    Is the Sushi Omakase menu available for lunch?

    Yes they do- it 's normally a 10 course meal. The price varies from $80-$120 p/p

    Kids same price?

    Thanks for your message. We have omakase menu at $150 per person not including tax and gratuity. We do have a la carte menu available for children.

    Do you take reservation?

    Yes we do. Please call 626 281 9292 during business hours to make a reservation. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Thanks and we look forward to serving you.

    Is it omakase only?

    Yes right now we are still working on our a la carte menu and it's omakase only at $150 per person excluding tax and gratuity.

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    Haruka Sake and Sushi

    Haruka Sake and Sushi

    4.8(159 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    I called a week ago to make a reservation for 10 of us to celebrate our family members 75th…read morebirthday And I called to add 5 more they were able to accommodate us No problem and so nice and ask us not to worry she said I'll be working that day for lunch We all were so happy with such fresh fish and ingredient Great lunch and drinks and I ordered #2 with ribeye steak teriyaki and Tempera excellent Combo But oh my the beef short Kalbi ribs is my favorite My our nephew ordered that and that looked amazing next time They have the most delicious food we love good Japanese and Haruka hits all the boxes for us I'm glad our family enjoyed and laughed and had a good meals here We'll be back soon Excellent service And Excellent food This one of the most authentic Japanese food as you can get!!! And it's so clean and the ambiance is so Zen here

    So far so good! This…read moreis our first time here at Haruka Sake and Sushi and it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday evening. I ordered the omakase A which came with 8 different assortments of sushi and a spicy tuna roll. They look super delicious and taste just as good! The fish is just fresh and I'll definitely say the prices aren't too bad for a sushi restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is modern and minimalistic which gives a nice upscale vibe. The servers were very attentive and even cleared plates very quickly that were in our way. My husband works down the street and I am so glad we took a leap of faith and tried a new sushi spot!

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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    4.1(445 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Hands down, one of the best Tendon you can have in LA...and I don't usually look for Tendon!…read moreTempura is freshly deep fried and once it came to my tables everything was crispy and taste was phenomenal. Great customer service by the staff, caring, and fast service. Very cozy ambiance, they have both inside and outside seating. For a smaller restaurant like this, it has a good amount of table/seats. Not to mention that their sushi rolls were spot on as well. Would come back several times.

    I was looking forward to trying this place out this past Saturday for Mother's Day, but…read moreunfortunately, the food and service disappointed me. I understand they are busy, but there is no reason to swing the door at my face when I simply asked where I can put my name down on the waiting list. No answer, just rolled eyes and door in face. We really should've left because from that moment, it definitely felt like it was a mission for the two servers to make it a miserable experience for my family. I later found a small post holding up a chromebook outside of the restaurant with a paper with very small print explaining waitlist rules. It would be a lot better if the restaurant made a larger print sign that just says, "Sign In Here," and then have your small print letter to the customers about the rules. We put our name down at 12:30pm, it gave an estimated seat time of ~1pm. But because of the terrible service and mismanagement of the waiting list, we didn't get seated until 1:30pm. They seated 4 parties of 2-3 before our party of 4 when the open tables were side by side. On top of that, after we got seated, they still gave water and took the other tables orders that were seated after us before they came to us. Food took another 20 minutes to come out. I asked for the bill three times, but it didn't come until the other tables that were seated after us left and it was just empty tables next to us. In terms of the food, it was fine and the tempura was cooked well but I do not need to eat their tempura to be treated this poorly.

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    KazuNori | Pasadena - Salmon Rolls

    KazuNori | Pasadena

    4.5(145 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Kazunori is always a consistent hit and my go‑to spot whenever I'm craving hand rolls. The quality…read moreis unbeatable for the price -- truly the best deal around -- and everything is always fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Service is friendly and attentive. They keep your water filled, and they're quick to refill wasabi and ginger without you even having to ask. It's bar seating only, which can be a little tricky for a shorty like me to hop up and down from, but the food and service make it worth it. There are no reservations, just walk‑in, but the service is fast and I've never had to wait. Plus, they offer free parking validation for 2 hours, which is a huge bonus. Always reliable, always delicious -- Kazunori never disappoints!

    I came here about two months ago when they first opened! I thought I had posted my review, but it…read moresomehow got saved to my drafts. I still wanted to leave a wonderful review based on the experience I had here. When arriving on a Saturday morning, there was a small wait - but it's completely understandable why. I ordered the five piece hand roll. Each hand roll was absolutely delicious and fresh. My favorite would have to be the yellowtail, lobster, & scallop. It's honestly the taste of perfection. My experience was made even more positive with service from Kyle and Eddie. They both were extremely friendly and always made sure that I was tended to. Their upbeat personality only added more my dining experience here. I will definitely be back soon.

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    Salmon Roll

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    Akinori Sushi - Lunch Special

    Akinori Sushi

    4.7(154 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    Akinori came highly recommended from a friend who lives in South Pasadena and takes his…read moresophisticated eight-year-old for father-and-son sushi lunches. I'm always interested in quality sushi joints that aren't so expensive you can't take a child and stayed alert for a chance to visit. I went with my mom for a quick Monday lunch before she dropped me off for vision correction surgery (which makes Akinori one of the last places I wore glasses). We only had about forty-five minutes, and this was just enough time for a light meal at the sushi bar. The restaurant was small and casual, and we opted to sit at the counter. There were a few other customers, and service was friendly and timely, but not fast. The chefs were skillful and deliberate, and they made delicious sushi. We started with snow crab sunomono, a nice light appetizer of vinegary cucumber and seaweed with a few meaty hunks of sweet crab. Then we got some nigiri: red snapper, black snapper, and tuna sets, which came with akami, toro takuan, ootoro, maguro zuke, and seared ootoro. Every piece was fantastic, the fish fresh, the nigiri delicatelly formed. Finally, I couldn't resist the maximalist Akinori roll, with spicy shrimp and langostino rolled with rice in soy paper, possibly tempura fried, then topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce, spicy mayo, chives, and tobiko. I love an over-the-top spicy-tuna-centric roll, and this one was deeply satisfying. Akinori also does ramen and teriyaki and offers a bunch of reasonable lunch specials. You can eat here pretty cheap, or spend as much as you desire on good quality nigiri. I live almost 20 miles from Pasadena, but I hope to visit this place again.

    Stumbled upon Akinori one day and we had a great lunch! The chirashi was very fresh and the dry…read moreaged kanpachi yuzu truffle oil was delicious! They dry age alot of their fish so it gives it a different texture and taste. Our waitress was super friendly and hope to come back soon to try their omakase. There's also plenty of street parking right outside the restaurant.

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    Yakiya - More wagyu

    Yakiya

    4.6(270 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$$

    This is my second time at Yakiya, and I think it was better than the first time! I'm not sure how…read moreit's even possible. Food: AMAZING. The cuts were perfection. The first cold dish is so beautiful. I do not usually eat raw meat, but my experience is pretty pleasant here. The beef tartar tasted very fresh. The cooked cuts melt in your mouth! My favorite dish was actually the miso cod! It's sooooo flavorful. I dream about it still. It's comparable to the black cod dish from nobu. The bone marrow fried rice is just as great as the first time I had it! I want to come back everyday to eat it! Service: Our server is amazing! He cooked everything so well. He made small talk with us and was pretty attentive. Parking: FREE PARKING LOT OUTSIDE! Overall: Their restrooms bring me back to Japan. The seats automatically open up when you enter a stall. All the courses were definitely unforgettable. For the price, everything was unbeatable. It's a wonderful celebratory meal or a regular date night meal. I will definitely be back in the future!

    Yakiya offers a refined and modern take on Japanese BBQ, with an atmosphere that feels intimate,…read moreelevated, and perfect for a special night out -- whether it's a date, a small gathering, or even a celebratory dinner. The highlight here is definitely the quality of the Wagyu. The experience leans more toward a curated meat tasting, with beautifully presented, juicy cuts that are satisfying without being overwhelming. Even with two 16-year-old boys at the table, everyone left full -- which says a lot. That said, I took one star off because the setup feels more like a traditional restaurant than a true omakase experience. Since you're seated at tables, there's a bit of passing plates and bowls back and forth with the server throughout the meal, which slightly interrupts the flow and intimacy you might expect from a classic omakase. If you're looking for a sashimi-focused experience, this isn't that -- it's much more Wagyu-forward. Service was a highlight. Jamie was attentive, warm, and made the experience feel smooth and well-paced. Overall, if you go in expecting a high-quality Wagyu tasting rather than a traditional omakase, this place really delivers. A great Pasadena spot when you want something a little more polished and indulgent.

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    Yakiya - APPETIZERS (A5 JAPANESE WAGYU TARTARE, NORI RIBEYE TARTARE)

    APPETIZERS (A5 JAPANESE WAGYU TARTARE, NORI RIBEYE TARTARE)

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    Bluefin tuna tartelette with caviar

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