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Noda Restaurant

3.8 (225 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars
Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Salmon Lover Roll
Tiffany A.

Noda Sushi is on a busy street full of places to eat. There aren't many casual sushi spots on this side of pasadena except for Sugarfish (but I wouldn't call that casual lol or I hope one day I can call that a casual sushi spot haha $$). It's pretty easy to get a table on Friday nights. My main squeeze called to try to make a reservation and the lady said it wasn't necessary for 2 ppl at 7pm on a Friday . The lighting can be a bit dark, and the ambiance was a little too quiet in my opinion. the selection of unbaked rolls is pretty limited. We got the dragon roll and lemon salmon roll. Both were good but wished there were more options. The fish to rice ratios are generous so I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 3. the service is friendly + attentive. Overall, I would only stop by if I was in the area but there are better options like Sushigah, sushi enya and sushi Roku for non AYCE options a mile away

Shishito

I absolutely LOVE Noda! My family and I have been going there for years, and I've brought so many friends to this cute little restaurant. The sushi chef and servers are all so kind and sweet! My favorites are the SOS roll and Barbara roll- I get these every time and everyone's who's tried them has agreed they're delicious! The unagi donburi is also really good. I should have written this review long ago- it's such a great hidden gem restaurant in Pasadena!

Yellow Yellowtail Sashimi
Kaimo J.

Been to many sushi restaurants only Noda produces highest quality food. The chef skills are impeccable. Things I like about Noda. 1. Quality 2. Priced for common people 3. Always expect top quality sushi and sashimi.

Bryant C.

The food quality here is not good. The salmon tasted old. The katsu was way overdone and dry and a very small portion. The Agadeshi tofu was good. The tempura was good; I liked how crispy the batter was. However, the shrimp tempura tasted old. The green tea was meh, but free refills. The miso soup was also meh. The waitress was nice, though. Some regulars came in and had good rapport with her.

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First time here today. It was SO GOOD!!!!!!!!! I had the Lunch special with Teriyaki chicken and Salmon. OMGGGGG. I highly recommend.

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The food is amazing!!!! And Mr.Kim is an amazing personality and chef. He even gives little dishes to try??

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Great service. Very welcoming. We had the salmon teriyaki and the rainbow roll. Much better than expected!

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We had a delicious Spicy Tuna Roll and California Roll! Definitely recommend for you to come try!

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Fast & attentive service. Ordered the Lake Ave Roll with langostino and crab. A delightful mid day snack with just the right crisp.

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Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi - Outside - IG: @eatwithxjenn3

Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi

(2k reviews)

$$

Osawa is 100% worth the hype, and if you haven't heard of it, let me hype it up for you…read more The place is small so be prepared to wait if you're trying to go on a Thursday-Saturday, or show up when they open for lunch or dinner. Ambiance is super cute, love the little flags over the sushi/shabu bar and the art on the walls adds to the Japanese restaurant feel. The aroma when you walk in is mouthwatering (I was really hungry) but it doesn't smell fishy like some sushi places can. Staff is unbelievably great, super friendly and helpful if you have any questions about the menu or want recommendations. Don't be afraid to ask what the MP is on omakase, they totally work with what you're looking to spend or based on how many pieces of sushi you want to eat. Now for the real reason to visit Osawa: the food is absolutely amazing!!! Fresh, tasty, perfectly portioned. From the shishito peppers appetizer to the sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and shabu; I cannot recommend this place enough! They have plenty of sake options to pair with your meal as well as beer or specialty cocktails if that's your preference. They offer to explain your order when it arrives which is great for those newer to sushi or just trying something different. Seriously, some of those fish practically melt in your mouth. I personally haven't ordered any rolls yet but they absolutely look delicious. If you're looking for a good sushi date spot, this. is. it. It's also good for a small group, maybe up to five or so before you feel cramped. Shabu is seated at the bar and their meats and veggie are delicious and fresh, enhanced by the tasty broth. It's even good on a summer day because they have solid air conditioning. Cannot say enough good things about Osawa. Go try it for yourself. :)

I had been a longtime customer here for about seven years, but I stopped going after getting food…read morepoisoning from fish here in March 2025. After more than a year away, I decided to give Osawa another try on May 8, 2026. Unfortunately, the experience confirmed why I had stopped coming. Around 9:02 p.m., my waiter came by to ask for last orders. I ordered chicken karaage. This is a simple dish that usually comes out in about 4 to 5 minutes. For whatever reason, the order did not arrive until around 9:26 p.m. -- almost 25 minutes later. It seemed obvious that the order had been forgotten. When the karaage finally arrived, it looked hastily sauced. Several parts of the chicken were unsauced, which is not how the dish was normally served in the past. Given the delay and the apparent mishandling, I did not touch the dish. A Japanese male manager wearing glasses then came over. He recognized me, and I explained that I had not been back for more than a year because of the food poisoning incident from fish in 2025. Instead of responding seriously, the manager smiled and giggled slightly, then launched into an irrelevant conversation about his connections in the Japanese food industry in Old Town Pasadena. When he asked why I had not touched the chicken, I explained the almost 30-minute delay and the problems with the dish. Rather than comping the item or offering a real apology, the manager asked whether I still wanted to eat it or would prefer to cancel it. He then ended the conversation by suggesting that I come in during weekday lunch for the $18 lunch specials. That response was bizarre and tone deaf. I did not return after a food poisoning incident to hear a sales pitch about lunch specials. I returned as a longtime customer giving Osawa another chance. Osawa's way of doing business has changed a lot. I've seen better customer service at Erewhon.

SUGARFISH - Outside of restaurant

SUGARFISH

(1.9k reviews)

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The rice was still warm enough to notice, which is always the detail that makes Sugar Fish feel…read moreconsistent. We came to the Pasadena location for an early lunch to celebrate my birthday and Mother's Day, and ordered the Trust Me. As expected, everything tasted just like it does at the other Sugar Fish locations, which is honestly part of the appeal. The fish was fresh, the portions felt right, and each piece had that simple, clean flavor they do so well. Service was very friendly from the start. Since we went early, the meal felt relaxed and easy, with good pacing and a nice sense of attentiveness without anyone hovering. Overall, this was a really good lunch and a sweet way to mark both occasions. Good tip: going early is worth it.

Free Trust Me on your birthday! You have to dine-in twice prior to your birthday and make sure to…read morewrite down your information on their check-in papers that usually come with your bill. There's a few parking lots that are surrounding the place but they all require payment. I came here on a Wednesday night at 8 p.m. and there wasn't a wait fortunately! We were seated instantly next to two tables and I will say, it's an uncomfortable few seconds (for both parties) squeezing in between to sit down since the tables are so close together. I will say that the restaurant has a dark/intimate ambiance since it's lit by the candles at your table. My table ordered 2 trust me's and 1 nozawa trust me. You're served with a plate of edamame and then each fish one by one. They wait for the entire table to finish eating the plate in front of you before going back to the kitchen to let them know when to prepare to following dish. The fish literally feels like it melts in your mouth. You get a chance to chew but then everything else melts in your mouth. The sushi rice they use is magnificent. When the sushi comes out, the rice is so warm and the fish on top is cold and it's honestly an amazing experience in your mouth.

Sushigah - Uni so fresh

Sushigah

(319 reviews)

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I went on a Thrusday @ 3pm and there was plenty seating, very chill. Great spot if you are eating…read morealone or in small group. Waitress was very nice and food didn't take long to come out. I was very surprised at the size of our plates, it made the price very worth it! Ordered the Spicy bulgogi ramen but I wouldn't say that it's even spicy which is fine for me I'm not even a huge fan of spice. 10/10! My fiancee ordered the Bulgogi entree that comes with steamed rice & miso soup. They are not stingy with meat here and the meat quality is pretty good. 10/10 for him. The nigiri had pretty big pieces of salmon on top so the ratio of fish to rice was a little unbalanced, not enough rice. The salmon was good quality though, 8/10. I also got the baked salmon roll and it was suppose to be spicy but, again, not really spicy lol I loveeee me a warm baked roll though and it was delicious 10/10 Overall I recommend it for casual eats. I want to come back in the evening because their hours say open until 12:30am which could be a late night vibe! Must-try spot with amazing food!!

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.

Sushi Enya - Pasadena - Enya's Special Hand Roll

Sushi Enya - Pasadena

(941 reviews)

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Quite honestly the most enjoyable sushi dining experience at a price point of $50-$150 pp in the…read moreUnited States. Supposedly there are Sushi Enya locations closer to where I reside on the west side, but I love Old Pas and the ambiance and quality of food here did not disappoint. The highlights of our meal were the Super Chirashi--which came with literally all of our favorite fish including a small spoonful of sweet uni and some extremely yummy tamago--the Cherry Blossom roll (a riceless Enya Special Roll, which means a dramatic presentation!) and the red snapper nigiri aka madai (served with yuzu paste and lemon juice). Although my husband felt that the amaebi was slightly slimy and wished that they served the hot sake in a way that kept the drink warm (you're probably wondering how I managed to survive his critical standards--you and me both!), everything else did not miss a beat. We noticed other customers were enjoying the omakase--the premium at the bar is $250 pp and the "lower" tier table omakase is $185 pp. everything looked delicious but I am also a control freak and enjoy being able to select what I want. With that perspective, the chirashi really was the way to go for me (and next time I'll just add on another order of uni!). In the end, Sushi Enya may not end up being our go-to omakase, if only because their other offerings are so good! Fresh fish, tasty sushi rice and tempura, and attentive and efficient waitstaff. 5/5 stars easy!

This place keeps popping up every time I try to search up sushi in the Pasadena area. Don't get me…read morewrong with my 3 star review - there's nothing wrong with Sushi Enya, I just feel there are better spots to get sushi in the area. First of all, we made a reservation for 6 people - 4 adults and 2 babies. We asked for one high chair and they said they dont have any available. Turns out, the entire restaurant only has 1 high chair. They ended up offering us a booster seat 10 minutes after we had settled in as if they forgot they have that in storage. We ordered a few sushi rolls and nigiris. My husband and I opted for the Chirashi bowl. While it was nice that the chirashi bowl had roe on it, the size and the amount of fish on it definitely did not justify the $35 price tag. If I knew i had to pay this much, I probably would've opted for Mills Allley which is nearby with better options.

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