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Taisho

4.2 (668 reviews)
InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Japanese chicken curry
Alexandra S.

Portions here are very generous, and prices are very reasonable. My avocado roll was very well made with a lot of perfectly ripe avocados. The salmon was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of teriyaki sauce, and the sauce was delicious. The Japanese chicken curry was super yummy, and they gave us more steamed rice for free. They also gave us free ponzu sauce for the sushi. Besides the floor being slightly dirty with trash that needed cleaning up, I had no complaints about this place! The service was very friendly and quick.

Salmon sushi bowl
Michelle A.

I only had to come here once to know I am going to be a regular customer! I got the salmon sushi bowl and the chicken beef combo plate with miso soup. There were so many pieces of salmon and it came with dried seaweed. I basically got to make my own hand rolls. The price is affordable and the portions huge. If you go as a walk in, it is packed and quite busy. I highly recommend ordering ahead, it took about 15 minutes for the food to come out. But there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a fountain soda machine. Unfortunately, the bathroom was out of order so I hurried home.

Jessica M.

I love coming to Taisho for lunch! They serve the best chicken teriyaki bowls & sushi salmon bowls in the Monrovia area! Their food is absolutely delicious, the rice is so fluffy & everything is always so fresh! If you order the chicken teriyaki plate you get a 4 pc. California rolls which are so good! There is always a long line sometimes out the door so pro tip: order ahead so you just wait in line to pay & pick up! Will save you a ton of waiting time(; There is seating inside but gets a little crowded so I recommend the outside seating!

Curry
Stanley K.

Ordered takeout from Taisho in Monrovia and was really impressed. Everything was packaged well and arrived neatly packed. I had the chicken katsu curry with a California roll. The katsu was crispy, tender, and paired well with the curry. Great food, careful packaging, and a smooth takeout experience. I'll definitely be ordering again!

Amanda L.

An absolute classic spot. I grew up coming here! I always get the chicken teriyaki plate in a size small & the portion size is great. Reliable spot. Amazing value.

Cucumber roll
Victoria S.

Good, affordable food, big portions, quick service, there's limited indoor & outdoor seating, it was a little hot inside so I recommend ordering to-go. My kids love their teriyaki bowls, udon noodles, cucumber rolls and salmon & avocado rolls. My favorite is the salmon sushi bowls with avocado, it comes with seaweed but I usually order extra seaweed. This a great place to eat when you're on a budget!

Kenny W.

This place is small, but has more seating outside. I got the combo plate. Witch tasted pretty good. My only complaint was that I had to wait 30 mins, due to them losing my ticket. I came after working out so I was hungry to the extreme! Hopefully, next time I have speedier service.

Chicken and beef teriyaki combo bowl
Genevie Y.

They have affordable combo plates and the food is delicious. Plenty of parking. They make the food when you order so have some patience and they'll call your number when ready. Very friendly and clean.

Vanna T.

Kept driving past this place but haven't been inside. Finally stopped by to try their chicken teriyaki bowl combo with California rolls. The chicken teriyaki bowl was pretty good, but the California rolls weren't as good. It lacked flavor with cold rice and hard to eat. Quick and decent service. Limited seatings inside, but there are some benches outside.

Salmon bowl - not bad!
Annie T.

I've been venturing out restaurants in the Monrovia/arcadia area and came across Taisho. I was split between the salmon bowl or the beef rib plate and ultimately went with the salmon bowl. It was good, and what you would expect.

Chicken teriyaki bowl (small)
Amber M.

I've been coming here for well over a decade, and it's so nice to see the quality hasn't ever gone down, and the prices have stayed low somehow haha. I always get the small chicken teriyaki bowl and it's the perfect amount of food and only costs $7! The service is always super welcoming and prompt. The food is always fresh, the meat always tender and juicy, and never cold. There's a public restroom, and plenty of seating inside and out. Wheelchair accessible entrance, dining area, and bathroom (one singular gender neutral). Thanks guys for being so amazing!

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The food is good, service is quick and the quality is fresh. I have never ate at the restaurant but the to go has been great!

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This is my go to place whenever I'm in the area for a quick and delicious lunch/dinner!

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This place always is so good. I get the sushi salmon bowl and it's always fresh and fast. No complaints ever!

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The food is amazing! I love the salmon sashimi! We have been eating here a lot. Highly recommend the food here

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2 years ago

Always a great choice. Local business, hard workers. Awesome deal for amount of food. Enjoy!!

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1 year ago

This place is amazing. Hole in wall bomb spot that is clean & legit food. Best prices in town & quality meals

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2 years ago

Love their chicken teriyaki plate and their sushi rolls. Everything is so fresh and tastes amazing!

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2 years ago

Excellent food and prices. Very fresh and quick service. I highly recommend for a quick dinner or lunch. To-go is probably the best option.

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11 months ago

So solid, highly recommend. Overall think you'll be happy. Nothing amazing but always a good meal

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Akami Sushi - Omakase nigiri

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4.5(423 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$$
Vegetarian friendly
Large group friendly

From the outside, I wouldn't have known it's a bougie sushi joint!…read more Came here with friends for a fancy lunch and I got the chirashi bowl. It came with 3 sides: bean sprouts, cucumbers, and tofu. All delicious. The chirashi PLATE presentation and the meal were amazing. The fish were fresh and the rice (oh rice) was so addicting..but I had to control myself. I was going to share..but I finished it

I've been here a handful of times and have tried both their omakase for special occasions and their…read moreSushi Deluxe Set, which has become my usual go-to for dinner. Sushi Deluxe Set: I personally prefer the 10 piece over the 12 piece. The additional two pieces are uni and ikura, and for me they aren't really worth the extra $10. The quality is consistently good, and the negitoro roll surprisingly exceeded my expectations! The set itself is also filling enough for dinner. The closest sushi spot I'd compare it to is Sushi Kisen (for sushi deluxe set not Omakase), and I'd say they're pretty on par in terms of quality. Omakase: Since there aren't many places offering omakase in the immediate area, this is a great option if you want to treat someone for a special occasion without having to venture far. I really liked the diversity of the menu and that the experience wasn't limited to just nigiri. Overall, a really solid neighborhood sushi spot that I've enjoyed enough to keep coming back considering if you don't want to drive far into LA for omakase.

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Mikomi Sushi Monrovia - Inside their new location - used to be T Phillips Alehouse

Mikomi Sushi Monrovia

4.4(2.5k reviews)
1.1 mi
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Fine dining
Locally owned & operated

I used to think Sugarfish was my favorite when it came to high-quality sushi, but Mikomi has…read moreofficially changed my mind! I honestly cannot get over how incredibly fresh, sweet, and buttery the fish is. Every bite practically melts in your mouth! You can really taste the quality, and it's easily some of the best sushi I've had. Another huge plus is their amazing happy hour from 2:30-5:30 PM! Great deals without sacrificing quality? Yes, please! I've already been here THREE times this month, and every single visit has been a great experience. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is enjoyable, and I always leave happy and already thinking about my next visit. Mikomi has officially become one of my favorite sushi spots. If you appreciate fresh, high-quality sushi, this place is a must-try!

Disappointed in our experience tonight. I have had good experiences here in the past, but tonight…read more(a Tuesday night for dinner) their service was off. They forgot entirely to bring my daughter's drink, did not bring everyone's order out even close to about at the same time (it was a large party of 7) and the server misidentified my meal so I thought they got it wrong. The chicken katsu curry and sushi were ok, but the ramen my daughter got had a strange flavor (we've had a lot of ramen) and my salmon shioyaki was not made the right way. Salmon shioyaki should be salted and grilled or broiled. The cut of salmon was wrong and it didn't taste salted at all, more like a piece of teriyaki salmon with the sauce scraped off. Lesson learned is that it's called Mikomi Sushi, so definitely stick with the sushi if you dine here. The atmosphere is nice with high ceilings and beautiful lighting and everyone working there is nice, I just found the experience disappointing and regretted that I didn't go to another Japanese restaurant.

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Izakaya Tonchinkan

Izakaya Tonchinkan

4.4(365 reviews)
2.3 mi
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Izakaya Tonchinkan is a hidden gem. Reservations recommended, even during the work week, but…read moredefinitely on Friday and Saturday nights. The plaza is small but there was a decent amount of parking in the lot. The restaurant has a few tables and mostly bar seating. The bar is where the fun is at. Chef Tatsu and his team of staff were all welcoming and helpful. The other customers here are mostly regulars and all super friendly too. Their menu is on tablets or you can scan a QR code. They seem to use seasonal ingredients and change up their menu often. They had a really impressive variety of sakes. For the drinking munchies they have sushi, starters, cold dishes, hot dishes, grilled dishes, dee fried dishes, donabe rice, and desserts. There were so many items I wanted to try but I had to really narrow it down. I started off with a Hot Tea ($3) but after seeing their incredible sake collection I asked chef for a recommendation. Since I was alone, he recommended the Chiyomusubi ($20/large cup). I'm so glad I got to experience it because the waitress came out with an amazing of sake cups for me to choose from. Love it! These were the items I got to try: Oysters ($24/half dozen) - These were Sugaki Pacific Oyster with ponzu sauce, medium size. The ponzu brings out the sweetness of the oysters. Moriawase ($55) - An assortment of sashimi of the season. Chef let me pick the sashimi I wanted and I asked for the uni, file fish, kanpachi, shima aji, hotate, and kurodai. All fresh and delicious. I especially loved the uni!! There was a generous amount of it! Assortment of Small Appetizers of Chef's Choice ($15) - An assortment that changes depending on your visit. Good item for me eating alone since it gave me a variety in on dish. There was a snail, tuna, chicken salad, and grilled collar. Eihire ($10) - Best decision I made all night. This is a unique grilled stingy ray fin served with an aioli on the side. The sting ray reminds me of a grilled squid but much much better. It was so addicting and delicious. Highly recommended. Giant Clam Sauteed with Butter Soy ($12) - Very good clam, came sauteed with asparagus. The asparagus was a nice green contrast to the butter soy. Grilled Angus Beef Tongue ($22) - Highly recommended by Chef and I must thank him for pointing it out. I love beef tongue, but I missed it while I was browsing the menu. The beef tongue was tender and perfectly cooked. Such an amazing meal. I was really full but that didn't stop me from getting desserts. I couldn't resist their housemade Roasted Green Tea Panna Cotta ($8). I love panna cotta and this was a great execution. Good texture, good flavors, I can really taste the roasted green tea. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu. A great place to dine with friends and share food or dine by yourself and chat up the locals. Thank you Chef and team for a fantastic meal!

We came to Izakaya Tonchinkan around 9 pm, with last orders at 9:30. The restaurant has its own…read moreparking lot in the plaza, and there was plenty of space that late at night. We ordered the Assorted Sashimi, Beef Tongue, Salmon and Ikura Rice, and Hojicha Panna Cotta. Our total came out to around $158 for three people. The sashimi was fresh, with the Japanese Mackerel and Scallop being my favorites. The Beef Tongue was good, and the Salmon and Ikura Rice was solid and tasted pretty much as expected. The Hojicha Panna Cotta, though, was amazing and easily the most memorable item of the meal. It was also a lot of food for three people, and we probably could have ordered one less dish. The service and atmosphere were the biggest highlights for me. The staff was immediately welcoming and helpful in explaining the menu and popular items. The owner/chef was also very lighthearted and friendly, and the whole restaurant had a communal, neighborhood feel. Even around closing, everyone seemed relaxed and was enjoying their time together. Overall, the food was good, but I did find it expensive for what we ordered. I'd still come back for the atmosphere, service, and Hojicha Panna Cotta, but I'd be more mindful of how much I order next time.

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Yama Sushi Marketplace

Yama Sushi Marketplace

4.6(2.1k reviews)
6.0 mi
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I was here to redeem the mySGV food passport offer for 1 Free California Roll or Salmon Avocado…read moreRoll or Spicy Tuna Roll. Got my stamp #13. Thanks Yama Sushi Marketplace! They weren't super busy at the time, but most of their sushi rolls from the frig were low in quantity. I love salmon so I went with the Salmon Avocado Roll. I also brought the Salmon Roll (more salmon) up to the counter in hopes they would allow me to substitute it for the Salmon Avocado Roll. No substitutions! Oh well. I also bought one jar of Furikake Nori for my eldest daughter. She loves that stuff. So do I. It was a quick visit for me. I heard they are planning to expand their marketplace to next door. I'm really hoping they will add some inside seating so we can enjoy the sushi on-site. I'll definitely come back to see the expanded space. Good luck Yama Sushi!

My girlfriend was so excited about the egg salad sando that she got two for me! I told her I…read morecouldn't wait to try them, but when she dropped them off, I was surprised to see that the crust was still on the bread. If you're craving the authentic Japanese egg salad sando, this one doesn't quite compare. The bread wasn't as soft and fluffy as the ones we had in Japan or even at 7-Eleven in Hawaii. Honestly, I don't think it's worth the hype. If that's what you're going for, I'd stick with the sashimi instead!

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Yama Sushi Marketplace - 2026-2027 MySGV X 626 Night Market Passport Limited Edition redeemed for 1 Free Salmon Avocado Roll

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