I like their tablet ordering system with included ability to Apple Pay. I don't like how expensive…read moreit has become compared with some of their competitors in the area. I also don't like their chicken or chashu any longer and I always go with the tofu. Typical order for me is a Bold Ramen, Non-Gluten free, Go Green, Garlic's Best Friend, Give it a kick, with a flavored egg. If I'm extra hungry I will add extra noodles but their other appetizers such as their fried rice have never really wowed me, but hey, not for me. One thing that I do not get even though I am rating five stars is why they serve extra noodles immediately with your bowl of ramen. By the time you're done with your first portion of noodles, the second portion is a noodle brick that you have to pry apart in your bowl with your chopsticks. Ramen Tatsunoya handles "kaedama" wayyyyy better in the respect that it's to order and they bring it out almost instantly after you order it with extra green onions, wood ear mushrooms, etc. Tatsu definitely has the ability to pump out a bowl of ramen fast - so I know they could do this too with just a little extra care between front of house and back of house staff. Please consider it. Your customers ordering extra noodles will immediately notice a quality difference getting to eat fresh noodles!

This place starts opening late and have more customers from around the area. People need places to…read moreeat and hang out late night on weekdays. They also patio dining. Just like before covid. This location has consistent taste and quality. Add on item become expensive now with everything has a price. Enjoying the food while more cost conscious.

Service was fast for just one dude working, he was super nice…read moreAmbiance is lovely I like the vibe and the seating Honestly things needed salt but I like the Brussels sprouts a lot, the aioli that comes with the karaage and sprouts are nice. Gyudon needed more flavour. I enjoyed the fact that they had a jar of pickled veggies on the side

Came here with my bestie for a quick dinner. Located on the second floor of the strip mall,…read moreKontentsu is a cute little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We ordered one of their new menu items, the curry udon. It came out fairly quickly and was surprisingly flavorful. The dish was also incredibly filling. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

I've been to Kopan a couple of times. They are really busy on Saturday night with a waitlist so…read moreplan ahead. The interior is cool especially if you have the opportunity to sit in one of the booths. They are very private and have curtains that add to the mood. Both times I've been here, I've had the ramen and it was perfect with beer. Service is speedy and the wait staff pass by often so you can always get what you need. This is a great restaurant to have in the neighborhood.

I keep trying Kopan Ramen and I've been to other locations, but it' just doesn't hit the spot for…read moreme. I'm not sure what it is. I know it's a franchise, but I've had other ramen franchises just fine, but it might just be the broth and flavor profile for me. I like that this location is much bigger than the others and is a bit nicer as a result and even during the dinner rush there really wasn't a wait and our food came out decently quickly. Service was friendly and fast too. Ambiance is fancier than the other locations with the dark wood and the dimmer fancy lighting. With every visit, I try to get my ramen super spicy since a lot of, not only ramen places, but Japanese restaurants, spicy means not bland (no offense). And this is the same. I got the super spicy and it just tasted like slightly chili flavored ramen. Imagine someone did cook something spicy in the bowl of ramen and then rinsed the bowl quickly twice. I got the tonkotsu ramen with chashu (2 pieces), seasoned egg, green onions, corn and no bean sprout. Pretty oily and a bit salty and again, not a hint of spiciness. Noodles had a nice chew to it at least. Just alright if anything.

BEST RAMEN there is in Los Angeles area. Been going here since my college days until I got a job…read moreyears later. Broth was just so rich and flavorful. Noodles were perfectly cooked. Service always delivers . It can be tricky to park tho, since this is in Old Town. But there are parking structures nearby $1/hour I believe.

Been awhile since I've been here so it's due for an update!…read more This small ramen shop is located in Old Town Pasadena Parking can be difficult since there are only a few parking structures and not too many metered parking. It's open daily - Mon-Fri - 11am-3pm & 5-10pm - Sat & Sun - 11am-10pm Inside is small with not too much seating Service was just ok and could be better if they were more attentive but not a big deal Menu had 7 different kinds of ramen - 2 different kinds of rich, light, and spicy ramen, as well as a vegan one! Got the Jun Tonkotsu ($16.80) and it was a lighter version or the Tonkatsu ramen. The broth was rich in flavor without being too salty or greasy, which was enjoyable. The meat wasn't too fatty and was pretty tender. The noodles were nice and chewy. Wish there was an egg included like how ramen in other places are! However, there is the option to add an egg for $2! Overall, the ramen was pretty good and it's a decent spot to have ramen!

Really enjoyed our lunch here! The food was delicious with lots of flavor. Everything we tried was…read morereally satisfying. I especially liked the overall quality and authentic Korean flavors. We ordered several dishes to share. We had galbi, spicy beef soup, pork and rice soup and mushroom glad noodles and every dish was fantastic! Service was fine but I'll be back for the great food!

We had a really nice authentic Korean meal here. We ordered the pork and rice soup $18.95, galbi…read more$32.95, spicy beef soup $20.95,and mushroom glass noodles $14.45 and shared. Everything tasted very good and the pork and rice soup was definitely the stand out. It was rich, flavorful and very satisfying. We only received four kinds of banchan but they were all tasty especially the kimchee. The service was fine. It was nothing amazing but we had no complaints and everything went smoothly. Parking was horrible but honestly that was expected for Glendale. Luckily we were able to grab a parking spot just as another car was pulling out and since it was a Sunday parking was free which was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a very enjoyable meal and would definitely go back when in the area. The food was delicious, portions were good and the pork and rice soup alone is worth ordering.

Fun Fact: A while ago, I saw a video that consisted of an interview asking Dodgers baseball players…read morewhat their favorite restaurant in LA is and Alex Vesia said Sato Ramen House in Pasadena, CA! When he said that, I realized it's right in the area so ofc I had to go try and everything was so delish It was the perfect lunch after some shopping around Old Town Pas! The Order: 1. Japanese Fried Chicken 2. Curry Croquette with Rice 3. Deluxe Mazesoba 4. Tonkatsu Ramen

Excellent ramen house with a solid menu. They offer appetizers, rice bowls, ramen, and mazesoba. My…read morehusband and I each got a bowl of ramen and shared an appetizer. The portion sizes were more than enough. Snowy Karaage Fried Chicken: Deep-fried, crispy marinated boneless chicken served with a lemon wedge and mayonnaise. The exterior was perfectly crispy, while the interior was deliciously juicy. Each piece was packed with flavor. Yuzu Shio Ramen: Slow-cooked chicken based broth, seasoned with yuzu, which gives the bowl a fragrant citrusy kick. The broth tasted clean, savory, and delicate. This is perfect if you want something refreshing rather than rich. Tonkatsu Ramen: 10 hour slow-cooked pork bone broth that tastes rich, creamy, and comforting. The broth was packed with umami flavor. This is perfect if you are looking to eat something hearty and filling without excess sodium.

Came here after Head in the Clouds with my friends! We came around 12:15am, and there was a pretty…read morebig line outside, so we had to wait a bit, but we got seated pretty quick (15-20min). We ordered the honey garlic chicken, seafood pancake, tteokbokki, and corn cheese. For 4 people this was a good amount of food. First off the honey garlic chicken was AMAZING. the chicken was super juicy and crispy and the honey made the fried skin taste like a biscuit. It was actually insane, I would come back here just for the chicken, 10/10. The seafood pancake was also amazing. It was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It had lots of shrimp and squid, and dipped in the sauce it was delicious, 10/10. I'd say both the corn cheese and tteokbokki were not super worth it. The tteokbokki was relatively small, given the price. And it was quite spicy, a little too spicy for me. The corn cheese tasted like butane gas, or how a birthday candle smells, so it was just alright. Both were a 5/10. I would definitely come back again to try more food!

I visited Urban Pocha, and it was an okay experience. The food didn't particularly stand up to me,…read morebut was service was good and friendly. The tteokbokki was decent and satisfied my friend and I's late night cravings. The seafood pancake was pretty mushy, hard to pick up, and lacked the crispy texture I hoped for. Still a fun atmosphere and huge space for hanging out with friends!

Haruka is a splendid local sushi spot in La Canada offering excellent sushi and exemplary service…read morein a clear, unassuming atmosphere. I brought my family here on a Sunday evening. We were seated promptly by the friendly host and our effusive, upbeat waitress took our order. I got the Garlic Albacore roll ($20), which was a unique, exceptional dish - delicate albacore on top of spicy tuna, a sour lemon (ponzu) sauce with rich garlic, and crispy onion and garlic on top. Somehow, this roll captured all the flavors - savory, sour, crispy, and sweetness all in one go. Unique and exceptional. The rest of my family got the Tonkotsu Ramen, Salmon Bento Box, and Alaskan rolls, all which were excellent. A special word must be made for the staff. We were seated promptly, our kids' orders taken first so they could start eating earlier, we were promptly offered a free switch to a different bowl of Ramen when, on delivery, we were informed it may be somewhat spicy (which we didn't employ - it was perfect!), and all food came out within 10-15 minutes. The inside is unassuming and spartan, as is common for sushi joints, and prices are quite reasonable. Bonus points for being right next to Handel's ice cream (another 5* review in my catalog) for a perfect, easy dessert and great outdoor vibes. While sushi tends to be fairly uniform across restaurants, Haruka deserves special celebration for several unique, impeccable rolls and exceptional service. A new local favorite - we will return soon! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5

(Dined/Drank 06/12/26 FR @ 8:00pm): This sake and sushi place wasn't too "far away" from my…read morehometown's stomping grounds! A dear friend and I caught up for her belated birthday at Haruka Sake And Sushi, which was once the home of one of our favorite sushi restaurants years ago in Inchiban. Neither of us could recall how long it's been since Ichiban left, but we were amazed that neither of us have tried this replacement since it opened sometime around the pandemic. We both loved to support local businesses in our old neighborhood, so we were excited to see what the new restaurant did to the place. Was it a blissful evening filled with sake, sushi, and stories, or was this place a bit far off from what we happily remembered it to be!? PURCHASE(S) Sapporo Breweries Sapporo Premium Beer 4.9% ABV 22floz Bottle ($9.00 x2): Rich amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. Always a favor with sushi! Deep Fried Shishito Peppers ($9.50): Butter sautéed shishito peppers with ponzu sauce, these slightly spicy tasty treats were fun to nibble on between sushi rolls! Sesame Chicken Karaage ($12.50): A bountiful amount of deep-fried sesame seasoned chicken pieces, this was a meal itself as I had to stop myself from feasting on these hot tender crispy nuggets! Garlic Albacore Fresh Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Albacore on top of a spicy tuna roll, accompanied by refreshing cucumber and topped with crispy onion and garlic served with a savory garlic ponzu sauce, this was an aromatic delight with plump succulent pieces of fish that melted in your mouth! Lion King Baked Cut Roll 8pc ($18.95): Baked spicy tuna on top of salmon wrapped California roll topped with smelt eggs, green onions, and unagi sauce, each flavorful packed piece was the size of shumai that almost made me snore than roar due to an onset of food coma! Hot Night Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Jalapeño, spicy tuna, sriracha on top of shrimp tempura roll, mild spicy crunch and spicy mayo on top, a beautifully-presented roll with warming spices from start to finish, I was fanning down a bit. Salmon Crazy Tempura Cut Roll 8pc ($17.95): Spicy chopped salmon on top of shrimp tempura roll, topped with spicy mayo and green onions, another beautifully-presented roll this time with buttery salmon and a light sweet tempura casing. SERVICE Warmly greeted by a young hostess, she asked if the bar was fine (which it was) and led us there where we were then met by a friendly gentleman who gave us menus and glasses of water. After a few annoyed attempts by our female server to take our order (we weren't ready), we finally got our shit together and threw it down! Within minutes, everything arrived like an assembly line with minimal space to put it all... but we managed. With plenty of leftovers, they kindly packed everything up, we paid, and off we went into the night - arigato! PARKING (FREE): They shared parking within a smallish strip mall that featured a handful of other businesses such as Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, Rice & Nori, Kobeissi Properties, and more. Otherwise, there were spots along the main drags of Foothill Blvd. and Oakwood Ave. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean modern open spacious layout with plenty of barstool, booth, and table seating, and a quieter small back dining room. The bar counter gave access to the chefs as you watched them prepare each creation. No promotional items at all, while the decor was minimalistic Japanese. A decent amount of natural lighting entered through the front doors and windows while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while faint music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Haruka Sake And Sushi was a wonderful replacement for our beloved Ichiban, and we will definitely return! The food was fresh and tasted wonderful, the portions rocked, the menu was vast with plenty of options, the prices were comparable, and the service was outstanding (sorry for making the server wait for us). And, I preferred to support small mom & pop businesses (they had three total locations). I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $126.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

The ambiance inside is nice and clean, with a huge open space allowing seating for tons of tables…read more The design of the restaurant is much more modern than other Teppanyaki places. The service was great and the food was really good and the portions are huge. All of the servers and chefs pay attention to small details and made sure to provide us with refills and great service. Once pretty big issue I had was how hot it was inside the restaurant at all times. The thermostat inside said 84 and it really felt even hotter. Although I understand we went during the peak of summer heat and there is constant cooking with fire going on, the temperature inside the restaurant is almost unbearable. We were sweating the whole time.

We come often, but I will say, last night, for my birthday, my daughter and I went for dinner. We…read morewere sat with a family, (with kids) and they took over the entire table. I mean loud, crowding.... Kids running around. Then, to make matters worse, they had friends from other tables visiting and hovering over us as they talked to the family at our table. It was if we didn't exist. The kids weren't even watching the show! Good $$$ for dinner + separately tipping our chef...our experience was "less than" and we won't be coming back. (Food was at least decent) Maybe have your hosts do a better job at grouping people at tables versus filling simple vacancy?

9/15/2026 SEAFOOD…read moreNABE UDON The noodles looked like freshly pulled udon! It was deliciously chewy and pillowy soft! The broth tasted of the ocean, a light seafood, clam and shrimp broth. It had clams, shrimp, abalone, and vegetables. It was served in a medium-sized stone hot pot. It was perfect for two! Really enjoyed this! ASSORTED TEMPURA Crispy, crispy and crispy! So good! The vegetables were shiitake mushroom, green bean, sweet potato, and shrimp. This was the best tempura I've had in so long! I'll definitely be reordering when I return! HANDROLLS Spicy Tuna, Real Crab, Negi Toro All delicious and they cut it in half to share as well! My favorites were the spicy tuna and negi toro. But all were good and well made! Each one was large enough to share too, especially if you order different dishes. CUSTOMER SERVICE We had attentive service, since we were the last guests for lunch hour. So we had to hurry and place our order within 15 minutes before lunch hour is over. However, it was still a smooth service and a very pleasant experience overall! This is my second time here and I am definitely returning! Highly recommend coming on a weekday for lunch, as there are lunch special menus to try as well as a la carte menus to choose from as well. But whether you come here for lunch or dinner, the food was deliciously prepared and the second time was even better! Highly recommend!

I came on a Saturday around 1pm and there was no wait. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming…read more The staff was attentive throughout. Food-wise there was no wow factor. It was good to try, but I don't think I'd come back. It was pretty pricey as well. Food: Garlic Chicken Karaage - I thought this was pretty good as an appetizer. It reminded me of korean fried chicken because of the sweetness. But the sweetness does get a bit tiring. Deluxe Sushi Set - This was okay. Not really any wow factor to it. I thought the pickled vegetables were interesting because it was sweet. Pork Katsu Don - Also just okay. Nothing much notable about it. Filling.