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    Rice & Nori

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Siao Z.

    Parking so much better at this location than the other one I went to before (south pasadena?) pricing is still the same and place still as small Food did not disappoint again. Service was fast. Can't complain now that it is closer to my workplace!

    musubi and onigiri tuna/krab
    Luis D.

    Newer location than the one in South Pasadena, took over a burrito place. Parking lot in back and street parking on Union. The onigiri were very good, I got the krab salad and tuna salad. The rice was excellent and plenty of filling. They also have egg and spam musubis, also very good. A good place for lunch and pretty cheap compared to most places these days.

    Salmon yuzu miso onigiri
    Amy L.

    Small place selling onigiri, hand rolls, and more. Their onigiris are nice and soft - the rice is so warm and buttery! I've tried the salmon yuzu miso onigiri and it's fantastic. A little salty at first, but it's great. The miso eggplant one was a little disappointing because there wasn't much filling but might just be a one off. It definitely tasted more bland than the salmon yuzu miso but probably cuz the filling was disproportionate to the rice. I also had some cucumber salad and that thing was absolutely not worth the $5 so I'll stick to the onigiris and maybe try hand rolls next time. It was like half a cucumber or maybe one of those small Persian cucumbers drowned in soy sauce so it was really salty and then maybe some vinegar and chili oil.

    Spicy tuna. Avocado bacon. Beef. Mushroom. Shrimp.
    Stephen C.

    Rice and Nori is pretty good. It is a good amount of rice and stuffing. The service is great. Explained all their popular items. I got a total of 5. I enjoyed all of them. The beef one is really filling. The one I liked the least was the spicy tuna. I thought it was gonna be poke style tuna but it was like tuna melt tuna. The vibe is casual so really easy to come for lunch. Parking is okay with street parking. Overall: Will return for onigiri.

    Nikki M.

    Love Rice and Nori ! This location has a lot more indoor seating and more airy. There are a few seats outside . The service is quick and attentive . The food is fresh and delicious as always . I think they have a better snack selection at this location than the one in La Canada.

    Blue crab, yellowtail, and salmon rolls with salmon sashimi!
    Niree S.

    I've been wanting to try rice and Nori and the opportunity presented itself last week. I have really been getting into hand lately, especially with the new Kazunori that just opened up in Pasadena. I decided to try this place as well so I can compare the handles. Overall, the hand rolls were good and the price is affordable. I chose the 300 set which comes with sashimi and edamame as well and it came out to $23 after taxes. It's a good affordable light lunch or dinner when you're craving something seafood, but not too heavy. Also important to know that there is plenty of free parking located on union and when I went there, there was nobody else so there was no wait time!

    Jaylee M.

    Rice & Nori is always a solid choice. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I got the spam Musubi without egg and the spicy tuna hand roll. Service was excellent and the ambience was nice and clean.

    Mary G.

    I love it here! I'm so happy it's very close to me. They always have the fresh selection of sushi and very affordable for a weekday lunch. The staff is always friendly and quick to serve the food.

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    Ashley R.

    Cute little shop selling onigiri and handrolls. The onigiri are fat and delicious, and the staff are attentive and welcoming. The onigiri here are slightly more expensive than what you get at a Japanese grocery store like Mitsuwa, but the size and taste make these worth it. Plus, they sell Boss coffee!

    Top to bottom: miso yuzu salmon, kombu shiitake, sukiyaki onigiri
    Marissa D.

    Service was prompt and onigiri's were made fresh to order! Very casual spot and they provide cleaning wipes too. I'm pregnant so I can't have any raw fish. Thankfully, I could order the spam Musubi, sukiyaki, konbu shiitake, and miso yuzu salmon onigiri! It was so good. Honestly reminds me of the quality and flavors of time I lived in Japan!

    5 hand roll set. Comes with Edamame and sashimi.  Good stuff (Sapporo sold separately.)
    David G.

    Went to Rice and Nori for the first time. Good food, great service. I was craving some hand rolls and it hit the spot. Good little vibe going inside.

    Joanne K.

    Overall pretty good and the price is reasonable. I found the rice of the spam musubi to be somewhat bland, but the flavors of the nori fillings were on point. Very clean and simple decor inside as well. Def a good spot of a lil date

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    Emmett Lee M.

    I absolutely love Rice and Nori, so stoked they have another location in Pasadena now! Can't recommend this place enough! I would definitely recommend the Salmon Yuzu onigiri it's one of my favs

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    I've been to the old location in south pas and it was great but lately the quality went down. I'm excited to try this new location.

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    Take out ordering is easy. Food is ready quickly. The rolls & onigiri are fantastic!

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    We're so happy Rice & Nori opened in Pasadena! The five roll combo was delish! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

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    KazuNori | Pasadena - Salmon Rolls

    KazuNori | Pasadena

    4.5(146 reviews)
    0.9 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!

    KazuNori is a restaurant opened but the same group as SUGARFISH. They specialize in hand rolls…read moreserved one at a time across the counter. They have multiple locations across the Southern California area including this one near Old Town Pasadena. They do not reservations and you wait in line until there are open seats for your party. We came at around 6pm on a Friday evening and were seated immediately for a party of two. When we left at around 7pm there was a long line waiting so I recommend coming earlier. I recommend coming with a smaller party. They have different presets of hand rolls by count (3 to 6) where 6 is the most popular. The chef hands each roll to you individually and you're expected to eat it immediately to ensure the seaweed is crisp and the rice is warm. I got the 6-hand roll set ($29) which included toro, yellowtail, salmon, bay scallop, crab, and lobster. My favorites were the salmon, bay scallop, and crab. I also got the eel hand roll ($5.75) which was also good. If you want to be surprised, there's The Nozie which is their omakase style 6 hand roll set.

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    CM Ghost Kitchen by Chef Maezaki - Nissin Cup Noodles for sale

    CM Ghost Kitchen by Chef Maezaki

    4.6(83 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    CM Ghost Kitchen by Chef Maezaki is located at 296 North Allen Avenue…read more Suite #1 Pasadena, California 91106. It is located in a small shopping area just below the 134/210 freeway. There are a number of small boutique stores located here. This Japanese restaurant was a great find when I was out walking. I was actually going to pick up some food at another place. I read some of the reviews to get an idea of what to expect and was pleased to find that the food here is very good. This is a takeout only restaurant. They cater and also Chef Maezaki teaches sushi techniques in the surrounding area. I entered the front door and walked to the large counter. I was greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. I asked a number of questions and realized that I must be talking to Chef Maezakl. He showed me the menu. He also showed me specials that they were offering. After taking some time I decided to order the special wagyu beef entree, and a spicy tuna hand roll. I sat down in one of the chairs available and waited. I could smell great aromas from the food being prepared in the kitchen. I was happy when my food arrived about 15 minutes later. I could sense his pride in what he had prepared for me. I enjoyed the complete dinner that was the wagyu beef entree. There was rice, pickled cucumber, California roll sushi, a special piece of fried chicken, and chicken gyoza. It came in a perfectly packed & arranged container, ready to eat. I'm happy to say the taste translated to a great experience in dining. The marinated beef was tender and flavorful. The chicken was moist tender with a crisp exterior. The cucumber salad was bright and refreshing. The fresh sushi was a nice touch. I went back another time to try the cold chicken ramen, a three piece chicken appetizer, and the tiramisu. I was happy with the fresh flavor of the vegetables in the ramen. It was a nice change. All I can say about the tiramisu is that it has an addicting flavor! I can't wait to have it again. It's nice that the parking lot accommodates all the small boutique businesses. There has always been plenty of parking when I was there. This shopping area with its boutique stores is a good find. I look forward to my experience at CM Ghost Kitchen.

    Average, more of 3.5ish…read more Ordered it via Postmates. Fish quality was decent. Sushi rice was good. For the premium chirashi, I wasn't impressed with the fish selection. Overall hits the spot for sushi fix. The only drawback is it's priced the same as restaurants which would have served two pieces of each fish plus uni and ikura etc. Although I will say I was pleasantly surprised at the tiny squeeze bottle sauces provided and that it tasted homemade (ponzu, yuzu, unagi sauce). May order again if there's a deal.

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    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

    4.1(445 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi - Outside - IG: @eatwithxjenn3

    Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi

    4.4(2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    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.

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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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