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What makes this sushi restaurant unique is that it is Korean family-owned, so there are Korean dishes served along with Japanese dishes. My partner and I shared the rainbow roll, mango cha cha roll, lemon salmon roll, salmon bento box, and cheese bulgogi. I really enjoyed the creative specialty sushi rolls, with my favorite roll being the mango cha cha roll. It tasted savory from the crispy shrimp tempura, while the fresh mango on top added a nice, refreshing pop of sweetness. As for the lemon salmon roll, it tasted fresh and more citrus-forward. Surprisingly, the salmon bento box was very filling and balanced. This included 2 pieces of grilled teriyaki salmon, 4 pieces of California roll, mixed tempura, miso soup, and a small salad with dressing. For anyone who does not eat raw fish, this would be the perfect dish. For the cheese bulgogi, there was a sweet-savory soy garlic flavor. I liked that the meat was thinly sliced, which paired perfectly with the gooey melted cheese. However, it was a bit saltier than I'd like it to be. Some rice and miso soup was served alongside this to balance out the richness from the cheese. Service could have been better. It seems that the staff were not very attentive at times, even though the place was not busy. Nonetheless, all of the food was pretty good and there was a chill atmosphere. This is a solid sushi bar to visit for either lunch or dinner.
Tried this spot with my partner on a weekend date and first impressions is that this place is quite clean. 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.
While we were walking around, we were craving some Japanese food and found an incredible spot! Sushigah staff were very nice and accommodating to us while we traveled with our cat. I ordered their bulgogi bento and WOW I was amazing. Huge quantity of food and you could sub rice for a California roll! The tempura was perfectly breaded with a great variety of different veggies and shrimp. The bulgogi was also well seasoned and marinated. My partner mentioned how great their tempura udon was as well!
Found this Sushi restaurant owned by Korean Father & Son. Love the mural. Located at the corner of Raymond Ave, the quieter side of the street. Street parking or parking garage nearby. Easier to park. Not crowded like Colorado side. Service was fast. Small nice dining area with plenty of window seating. Food was on the spot. We ordered Cheese Bulgogi, Bento Box, Sashimi Salad and Salmon Roll. All was fresh and yummy. Nothing to complain.
Late night sushi and it hit the spot! Everything tasted fresh craving more even when you are full! Can't go wrong with anything in the menu. Service was quick and friendly, location was clean, zero complaints.. The water tasted filtered which is a huge step up from pretty much any sushi spot.
I ordered the Chirashi bowl and blue crab sushi. The chirashi bowl was enough for 2 people. It was so fresh and delicious.
Ordered via one of the delivery apps. Good selection of rolls, lots of baked and tempura rolls. The salmon skin roll was very good, the salmon skin was very crisp. The yellow tail, salmon and shrimp were good and fish was fresh. The Korean fried chicken appetizer was very good, nice light batter and stayed crispy even after the sauce. Cucumber salad was too sweet for my taste. Solid restaurant and will order from again.
Stopped by Sushigah in Pasadena for a quick lunch and ordered a regular combo with some hot sake on the side. First off, I really appreciated that the sake actually came out properly hot, which isn't always the case at casual spots and made the meal feel extra comforting. For the price, the combo is a good deal and perfect when you want something filling without a long wait. The fish quality was decent overall. Some pieces tasted fresh and enjoyable, while a couple still had that slightly frozen texture, but nothing that completely took away from the experience. Service was fast and it's an easy in-and-out kind of place, which makes it great for a quick lunch. It's not a high end sushi destination, but it's not trying to be. For a casual, affordable meal in Pasadena it gets the job done. Overall a solid option for the price and convenience, and I'd come back if I'm in the area and need something quick and satisfying.
This is one of the best sushi experiences I've had in a while and at a price point that is affordable, just makes me love this place even more. I feel like this place is giving quality well above their price point and I think it's just amazing. I came here about an hour before they close on a Wednesday evening, and I was greeted with extremely pleasant restaurant staff they were extremely accommodating to a special request that I made and they exceeded expectations on all fronts. Every item we ordered was very good and I can't wait to come back again. This place is also a corner spot so it's relatively easy to find, at least I think so and this is the perfect spot to go to when it's a little later at night for those sushi cravings!
I went on a Thrusday @ 3pm and there was plenty seating, very chill. Great spot if you are eating alone 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!!
I really appreciate the great service here, very attentive. It's a go to for the BSCR roll for me. Generous amount of tender bay scallops atop a fresh California roll. Sitting outside on a sunny day is a real treat and I've always been lucky enough to get seated immediately without a wait. Parking in the school house structure is super convenient.
We checked out Sushigah in Pasadena and had a great time! First off, the tech-forward touches were super cool--each table gets a sleek little wooden stick with a QR code so you can browse photos of all the rolls. I loved being able to see what everything looked like before ordering. You can also pay the bill online, which made checkout smooth and convenient. The space itself is small and intimate with a cozy, modern vibe. I liked sitting by the window where you can look out onto the street corner. Bonus points for being right next to a good parking structure. The salmon sushi was tasty and fresh, with a nice thick cut of fish. Their rice was on point--great consistency, not too sticky or too loose. One of the standouts for me was the bulgogi with cheese--it tasted like a Korean Philly cheesesteak and paired surprisingly well with the rice. It's fusion done right. Everything was super clean inside, and the staff was friendly without being overbearing. The overall ambiance is casual cool, a nice spot to grab quality sushi without it feeling too formal. There's a nice variety on the menu without it being overwhelming. I'd definitely come back to try more rolls. It's a great spot for a low-key dinner or date night. If you're a fan of good food with a little flair, this one's worth checking out.
Tried this place with some friends & was astonished by the quality of the Bulgogi Ramen. Service was great--staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was welcoming & decor was pleasantly unique! The quality of the noodles, bulgogi, broth and veggies all complimented one another perfectly. The flavor of the broth was savory with a touch of sweetness which really stood out to me! I would definitely come again, 10/10! :D
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It's a fusion sushi place. The fish is good, it's better than Aikan level, not sugarfish but definitely not as bad as Kaiba. I got the uni and amaebi nigiri and yellowtail carpaccio all of which were pretty good. The amaebi didn't taste as fresh as other places but definitely not bad at all. The deep fried shrimp heads were good and crunchy... Partner ordered the sushi combo, said it wasn't the best so I can't speak for that... uni was $28, amaebi was about $20... I probably won't go out of my way for it but just wanted to try at least once given this place is new... Love the Christmas decor, good customer service. read more
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i wanna give sushi gah a 4.5/5 The food tasted super good, me and my girlfriend both got the bulgogi ramen and it was perfect. The service was slightly lacking but that was probably more due to it being busy than anything else. The ambiance was really nice and nothing to complain about. read more
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Found this place in our last trip to Old Town Pasadena. It's a little sushi gem and has become our lunch before we drive home to hit. Sushi is always fresh and presentation is beautiful, you would think you were in a way more expensive restaurant. Servers are always friendly. It has very good seating for a small corner restaurant. Is your feeling like sushi, hit this spot! You won't regret it ... read more
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Came here a few weeks ago with my neighbors. The location is unbeatable. It's right in the heart of Old Town Pasadena. This is a Korean-owned sushi spot. That may turn off some sushi purists. I know that I try to identify whether sushi places are Japanese owned or not. If it is, sometimes it can be a clue on quality, authenticity, etc. Well, this place is a great for a few reasons. This is a family-owned place. Father and son seem to be here all the time. Wait staff is diverse, multicultural, young, and they're definitely kids that are doing a good job in serving customers. My 4-person had the following: Garlic edamame, shishito peppers, shrimp tempura, cucumber salad, sushi combo B, one order salmon sashimi, three orders of yellowtail sushi, eel and avocado roll, 3 bottles of beer and 2 small bottles of sake. In short, all good! The father and son are loveable. The young waitstaff are driven. It's all here in a perfect location in Old Town. Won't break the bank like other sushi spots around here either. If you're concerned about this not being a "real" sushi place due to the Korean ownership... Get over it. Because the food and service are fantastic! read more
2 years ago
This is my second time here and my second time having great sushi! Ingredients are fresh and service is great. The staff is very friendly and does not rush you to order considering it's a small, intimate setting with limited seating. This is a great restaurant that displays the fusion of Japanese and Korean very well and I have yet to come back and try more food items. I highly recommend their specialty rolls like the Mango Cha Cha (pictured) and their Lemon Salmon Roll. read more
Really cute industrial-style decor sushi and Asian cuisine spot. Servers were really attentive and the sushi chef made a custom cut roll no problem. Expansive menu! Loved the yellowtail, salmon, and especially the bento box. Ginger salad was super fresh and delicious. Really fresh fish and clean spot. We're very happy to discover this new Pasadena place :) read more
New sushi spot in old town! Sushigah was a nice surprise on a random Monday evening. Casual, good vibes. Great food. Super friendly service. Started with Kumamoto oysters - always delicious. Had a chirashi bowl and a couple rolls. Fish was fresh tasting, presented well, and they didn't skimp. It's located on the corner where that chicken spot used to be, across from copa vida. Parking is street or one of the public parking garages. Check it out! read more
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Such a cozy Japanese restaurant in Downtown Pasadena. Huge plus that there's a parking structure right next to the restaurant. For starters, I always start with the baked mussels. We got the jirashi bowl, a mixed assortment of fish and vegetables and sushi bento A: cali rolls and tempura. Both came with miso soup. We also got the nigori sake, which was milky. The bento box took quite awhile to come out, but the food was good. My jirashi bowl was plated nicely and had so much fish. The sushi rich was not dry and was tasty with the assorted mix. Prices were affordable and our waitress was helpful. read more
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I was in Pasadena for work and craving sushi. Found this awesome place for lunch. Service was amazing and we got the Sushi B set. The hand roll that comes with the set is spicy tuna but we asked if they could substitute it with salmon. It was a $2 extra charge but well with it. All their sushi was super fresh and tasty. Especially the toro and salmon. Will definitely go back again! The restaurant had a cozy vibe and cool sushi bar. It would be a good date spot too. read more
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My party of three each ordered a bento box lunch. One was the bulgogi, one was the sushi, the other was the salmon. They all were great. Fast and friendly service. read more
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I'm so happy that there is a great Sushi Restaurant so close by! Somewhere you can go for delicious lunch specials and amazing looking sushi, rolls etc. Each item was very tasty, fresh and pretty. The ambiance of the restaurant was in my opinion very welcoming and clean. The sushi bar was also comfortable and the staffs were very kind and accommodating. I will definitely be going back to try out other dishes on their menu! read more
Sushigah is an absolute delight. We have both ordered takeout and sat in the restaurant, and both experiences have been wonderful. The fish is so fresh, and they have some really unique rolls that I haven't seen elsewhere. Featured in the picture below is the Gangnam roll (spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, salmon and avocado), and the V.I.P. roll (spicy tuna, baked spicy crab, and cheese). I personally had never had cheese on sushi before, and it was sooo good. Although not shown in the picture, their udon soup is excellent and is such a comfort food. The staff are all very friendly and provide good service. The restaurant itself is pretty tiny and compact, so it can get full fast, but I highly recommend Sushigah and will certainly be back for more VERY frequently. It is a Pasadena treasure. read more
I drove by a couple times on green street and noticed the corner of the parking lot now has a Japanese restaurant so I went to Sushigah with a friend the next time I was in old town Walked in around 6:50pm on a Tuesday and the place looks pretty new, a bit empty, clean interior and friendly staff We decided to sit at a table instead of the sushi bar and my friend ordered the sushi while I ordered the seafood udon with a spicy tuna hand roll. Overall, the food was good, staff were friendly and interior looked clean If you're in old town and you're craving Japanese food, check out Sushigah read more
4 years ago
Their jirashi was amazing! Comes with some miso soup and rice as well. Super filling and a great deal for the quality & quantity read more
Sushi and Korean comfort dishes in one place! Friend and I tried their ramen and a couple of rolls, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. - Portions are satisfying! We left full. - Ramen was spicy but not too spicy. Great for all this rainy weather. - Sushi rolls were lightly sauced, had great flavor combinations. - Seafood in my ramen and sushi all tasted fresh. - The service is good. Very attentive but also casual and chill. - Location convenient, right under a parking structure on Raymond. Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu. read more
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Check this place if you haven't yet. Still have to sample the Korean part but presentation and service has improved. Beautiful plate. Timely service. 5/5 read more
1 year ago
Fresh sushi and sashimi! The sashimi and poke salad are must order items. Thought the baked rolls were okay. Customer service could improve however they are new so expect some slight flaws with being seated and accommodated. I'll come back! :-) read more
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Great fish, great service, great ambience, family owned. Go here, now. Stopped by today for an impromptu lunch after doing some shopping in Pasadena and so incredibly glad we did. A cosy-sized restaurant with large windows - so lots of natural light. Fantastic decoration, cute furniture and a very comfortable sushi bar. Service was fantastic - considering they have just opened you might expect some teething troubles or them still finding their feet a little, but it didn't seem to be the case! Super warm and welcoming. The food? Outstanding. Incredible fish - DJ Tuna and Mandoo appetizers were great, but the sushi and sashimi were the stars of the show - the Yellowtail Carpaccio was incredible, while the Seared Albacore and Jumbo Scallop nigiri were absolutely fantastic too. Final stop at the Gangnam roll was a great way to finish. Overall - 10/10, we'll be back (repeatedly). read more
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63 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Do you accept table reservations?
Only from Mon - Thursday and Fri - Sun 10:30-4
Where do you park if you're handicapped?
There are loading zones on the side streets but also handicap parking spots inside the parking structure.
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If you dine at sushigah we can validate your ticket for you come and eat with us 😊
Why does a Japanese sushi restaurant have a Korean wall mural? Is the food Korean influenced? Is it Korean-Japanese fusion?
家 is pronounced as [gah] and means "a house" or "family" in Korean. We are Korean Father & Son chefs who serve the freshest sushi and cook Japanese / Korean fusion cuisine.…
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