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Matsuri

3.9 (697 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chirashi
Johann C.

Came here again to celebrate my mom's birthday. Still love this spot for really consistently good sushi, sashimi and set meals with really friendly service. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for!

Cold Tofu
Nikole M.

We walked in around 7pm and were seated right away, without a reservation. Each server we encountered were so nice and helpful. It's a pretty casual restaurant and everyone seemed to be enjoying their dinner as well. We ordered a few appetizers and have no complaints about any of them. The cold tofu was different since I'm used to it being in a dish with soy sauce and the toppings in it but it came in its own bowl in ice water, which kept it at a perfect temperature and a nice texture. The gyoza had such a nice freshly grilled taste and the filling was nicely flavored also. The tempura mix was super light and was definitely fresh. The last thing ordered was the sushi which was fresh. I'd love to go back for happy hour and try a few more options.

Salmon Sushi
Ashley R.

I go here at least once a month because of the fish quality, reasonable prices, and hospitality. It is a local staple in my book. I highly recommend you try any of the specials, you'll be impressed. I love the sashimi and spicy tuna hand rolls.

menu 8/2025
Sydney B.

Been wanting to try this place for a while & glad I did. Made a reservation for a Thursday evening & was promptly seated. Cute Japanese decor inside, & food is authentic. The Shoka-do had a good assortment of items. Sashimi was very fresh. Would come back again to try their other bentos. Easy street parking.

Ten Zaru Soba, Sushi Deluxe Plate, Black Cod Yuanzuke
Kaylee C.

Great service! Very authentic and the food was delicious! The food comes out super quickly and everything was very fresh.

Sashimi Dinner Plate
Francine L.

Matsuri I am surprised I only have tried you recently when you have been here for so long. I love when you walk in you feel like you are in a traditional Japanese style restaurant. The sushi tables are right in front and there are small tables scattered around with table seating of two and fours. It is located in the city of Pasadena and I came here for dinner with a girlfriend of mine. We picked it through Yelp and I am glad it was good. We both ordered the sashimi dinner with comes with miso soup and a hefty bowl of rice . Service was friendly and nice and I would totally come back to try more things! I think the freshness of this place will keep many people coming back and probably have long time customers. I am so glad I found this spot! Can't wait to tell all my friends about it too.

Halloween
Meg S.

I love this sushi bar. I love the family who owns it. I love the customers. This is my favorite restaurant in all of the greater Los Angeles area. Just such good vibes! Try the shiso hot -- ask for the upgraded fish. Omg. Amazing!

Shishido peppers $12

I've been wanting to try Matsuri for over 10 years, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Shishito peppers ($12): Only about 8 pieces, way overpriced. Spicy mayo: Literally just mayonnaise mixed with Sriracha--unoriginal and not appetizing. Stuffed jalapeños ($16): Nothing special, definitely not worth the price. Miso soup ($3.50): Tiny portion and very underwhelming in flavor. Overall, the quality did not match the prices. Portions were small, flavors were depressing, and the experience left me very dissatisfied. Sadly, after waiting so long to try this place, I can confidently say I will not be coming back

Beef Teriyaki and Tempura Combo Plate
Raymond V.

Stopped by for a quick lunch during the work day. Family-owned, cute place that is reflected by the welcoming atmosphere. Service was generally fast and certainly kind. I ordered the lunch combo with teriyaki rib eye beef and tempura combo. The dish came with miso soup and white rice. The soup was great, rice immaculately cooked. The beef was flavorful and was a perfect teriyaki in my view -- savory, umami-y with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The tempura was breaded and fried well, though the tempura sauce could have used a bit more radish. Also got iced matcha tea and that was great. I would definitely come back and recommend the place for quick Japanese fix.

Cyn L.

A nice family style Japanese restaurant on Green Street away from the busy old town Pasadena. We came to celebrate a birthday and ordered a few appetizers and combo dinners. We enjoyed their fried oysters, baked mussels and soft shell crab appetizers. My combination dinner of teriyaki salmon and tempura was definitely a do over. Servers were very friendly and accommodating and we had a comfortable table in the corner for our group. I'm glad we had reservations since the restaurant filled up quickly on Saturday night. They offered free parking in a private lot adjacent to the restaurant. There was also a lot of street parking on Green Street as well. Definitely plan to return again.

Lunch special: spicy tuna and udon set
HK H.

I enjoyed a lunch and a dinner at Matsuri recently. The staff is lovely and was accommodating/helpful as I brought a guest in a wheelchair with me. We enjoyed a variety of sushi and cooked dishes over the course of our meals. Lovely all around. Fresh fish that's cut well (not too thick or thin); a little generous on the wasabi accompanying the dishes, but it could be worse. Very darling space. A nice display of treasures from around Japan. Not so loud that you can't hear your table's conversation. Good all around.

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Derek D.

Food was amazing but I had to take a star away because service was extremely slow. I had to ask for check and for the empty dishes to be removed. I will definitely be back ...

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Jamie B.

What a great spot for lunch! Staff were kind and attentive. Bento box was delicious with a good portion, reasonable price. Serve beer too. Parking lot in the back. Spots are clearly marked. A little small inside with only one table that has room for more than 4. I can see this place filling up. Great spot!!!

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The ambience was amazing. This is obviously a local spot. The food was delicious and the service was prompt!

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Lovely restaurant with terrific food in a relaxed welcoming environment. A favorite, for sure. You won't be disappointed

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Home style Japanese comfort food. Easy parking and one of the best secrets around for a reasonable quality Japanese

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Had the pleasure of dining here! Sushi Handrolls are quite the craze. And KazuNori did not…read moredisappoint (well, maybe except for one roll). First of all you're in the head of trendy old town Pasadena. So the vibe is there and this place definitely fits in. Clean, organized, and well lit. No load music or even crowd noise. I opted for The Nozie 6 handrolls. Chef's Choice omakase style. 5 of which were absolutely outstanding: toro, sea bream, monkfish liver, lobster, and the final unagi. The one handroll that was a let down to me was Jamaica with spicy roe. That was the fourth roll of the order and left like that unnecessary dialogue in the middle of an otherwise great movie. Attractive and attentive staff. Adriane (rocking the pink hair) provided great service, clear conversation, serious eye contact. Paying attention to customers with care. Waters and ginger were always full without asking. Clean bathrooms. 2 hour validated parking off Mason St.

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Tried this spot with my partner on a weekend date and first impressions is that this place is quite…read moreclean. Upon entering, there's seating both on the left and the right side. There's counter seating, group tables, and MISC tables as well. There's a waitlist on Yelp to join so plan ahead if the restaurant is busy. Parking here in Pasadena can be a bit tough but not near Sushigah. Next to it is a huge indoor parking lot where it's only $1 per 2 hours, very much worth it. The menu here is very extensive, ranging from sushi rolls, sushi, ramen, udon, standard sushi apps, bento boxes, etc. Our orders were taken pretty quick, service I'd say was around a 7/10. We were checked on a couple times but seem like the staff weren't fully paying attention as I asked for some extra utensils and my partner asked for the other dishes that our order comes with but they were all forgotten, requiring a 2nd request before receiving our items. Other than that, service was pretty good. It was great that the staff was friendly and quick. -- WHAT WE ORDERED -- Cheese Bulgogi ($25) Rainbow Roll ($18) Mango Cha Cha Roll ($20) Lemon Salmon Roll ($19) Salmon Bento Box ($21) Out of all the rolls, the Mango Cha Cha is the standout. From the pictures posted, it seem to be the most unique roll and the most popular roll to try. Highly recommend trying this as it has a great flavoring balance between the ingredients and the mango on top. MUST TRY!!!! The cheese bulgogi is also pretty underrated. Although a bit on the expensive side, if you like both combined, this is the dish for you. Love the variation of the dish, and it was also cooked to perfection. The bento box is great as well, presented very nicely, and portion is huge I'd say. A great box to eat on the go or at the restaurant. Not too expensive as well.

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