This was the place to go. In Chino Hills and after they closed it we followed to La Verne. The restaurant lost it appeal, carpet looks like it hasn't been clean in 6 months, grills need a detail, bathroom needs to be tidy more often, staff attitude needs to be adjusted and food has gone mid. Prices have gone up, but now they short you on quality and presentation. If you go at night, even the lighting outside is poor. Looks like you can get mugged it's so dark. Step up or close down. read more

Food is always AMAZING! And service is always great! Love the couple who owns this place. Please come visit before they retire in January 2026! Everything on the menu is drool worthy! read more

Wabi Sabi - Crunchy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Indeed, 3.8 . We went to visit our friend who lives in a retirement village near the place. It was the Holiday. I don't know it was early and just one cooker, they attended a family on the grill table, after he made our sushis. We waited a little longer. The service is friendly, the ambiance is casual and nice. The sushi was tasty, good, and it is a reasonable price. If you go for party on the grilled table for sure you will have fun. read more

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The pictures online made this place look very appealing however it wasn't that. We arrived 2 hours past opening, the location was dead and the sushi bar wasn't stocked with fresh fish yet. When we sat down to order, it seemed like there were really only 2 people working the room. Only captured 2 photos and didn't finish it all. We ordered: Peppered Salmon- looked good, very smokey, was ok 3/5 Egg rolls- good Tempura veggies - good Japanese lasagna- the sauce on top wasn't good Baked salmon roll- eh Rainbow roll- was very messy and did not look appetizing. Only ate half of it bc I didn't want to seem rude. The fish wasn't fresh Las Vegas roll- poorly done, the sauce on top was drenching so the fried part was soggy, also didn't finish it All in all, was definitely not a fan of the sushi When another table came in for hibachi, they waited for awhile (probably bc the chef was making our sushi first) but came out and didn't talk much. Didn't put on an entertaining show, more soo cooked in silence to get the family their food. I was disappointed for them. Maybe they're better at night with more workers or a crowd, however we were not happy with our time there and will not be going back. read more

Wabi Sabi - Baked salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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I ordered online an hour before closing. They waited 30 minutes before canceling my order. Thanks! Now everyone else is closed. I called 25 minutes before closing.... You guessed it: no answer. Bad business. read more

Thank you for always being so amazing with my seniors. Today is our last trip together with this community of seniors. I am moving to a new job and will miss our time at your wonderful restaurant. The food always fresh and well done. The attention you provided for my seniors was very much appreciated. We always loved the food and had a great time. Thank you. read more

Wabi Sabi - Steak, Chicken, Scallops - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

As of 1/22/2026 this place is closed permanently ordered mobile and drove there and it was closed and my order was cancelled

The food was really good! The service was also great. We were greeted as soon as we entered the restaurant and the servers and everyone were very friendly! The food was very good! We will be back! read more

Harry was our sushi chef. He was fast and very kind. The sushi wasn't as tasty as I had hoped (but to be fair I ordered vegan and there aren't many options only Avocado or cucumber roll and vegetable roll) the inari roll however, (which is made of sweet soybean paste) was made exceptionally by Happy. The hostess also made really great drinks, I had a lychee martini. They were both so kind. read more

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So let the photos be self-explanatory that they're such bad pictures that I didn't have the patience to wait to eat the food. I like this place I will be returning to it from here forward customer service could step it up a little bit, but overall the food was amazing and I have no complaints. read more

Wabi Sabi - Shrimp, steak, lobster - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

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Service was great and the food was delicious! The owner made our sushi roll and was on the teppan grill. My kids loved the food too!

Sorry to say... it's not what it used to be. Dining was empty on a Thursday night :/ there was no show at the teppan table. Nothing at all. We just watched him cook. They cut way down on their portions. Almost emabarrassingly small portions. When we left at 8.30 there wasn't a single patron in the restaurant. Very disappointing read more

If you're considering this location you may want to reconsider. The food was NOT good and they were out of several things. It's graduation time and you would think they would have been ready. My granddaughter ordered sushi and didn't even finish it. She said it wasn't good. I've been going to the bathroom since I got home. read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!! This place deserves zero stars but it's not an option. This place has so many problems. First of all, we went for lunch at 12 noon and we filled up the only table that had customers . All other tables were empty. One of our table mates understandably had a complaint about her sushi. It did not look appetizing at all and she said the eel sauce had a nasty flavor. When she politely asked for a California roll instead she was told no. "You ordered it, you pay for it. It's not our fault you don't like it." That really killed the vibe for the whole table. Additionally, the cook provided no entertainment. No onion volcano, no beating heart fried rice and not one smile. He did not provide the two sauces that are usually offered, especially since we ordered both shrimp and filet mignon. When we asked for them, he acted like he didn't know which sauces we were talking about. He finally figured it out with the help of a different table mate. At other Teppanyaki style restaurants, they give them to you at the beginning of the meal. Apparently, they are called Yum Yum sauce and Ginger sauce. I never previously needed to ask for them at all, certainly not by name. The chicken fried rice ($3.99 up charge) was not made with fresh chicken and onions, but a pre made ground chicken mixture of some kind. It was bland. The vegetables I received were mostly onion with very little zucchini or carrots because the cook did not try hard enough to give a good mixture of vegetables to each person at the table. The filet mignon was tasty and so was the shrimp. It was the bright spot of the whole meal. The lunch special on the menu lists a soup or salad option. But the woman who waited on us said it comes with soup which was a mushroom soup with little flavor, not the typical miso. On our way out, the woman who waited on us made snide remarks, shook her head at us. I told her to stop being so rude, she told us to get out. We waited for our table mates. Apparently, they were also told to get out of the restaurant. After reading previous reviews, this is a common behavior of the staff at the restaurant. The business at this place is dwindling. They have few customers. Most likely, they will be out of business soon. Please go to Shogun instead. It's right down the street and there is a reason why they have a wait to be served while this poorly run restaurant is empty during the lunch hour. I hadn't been to this restaurant since before Covid. This is nothing by like I remembered and was a waste of $75. Not a good experience for my friend's birthday lunch. I hope this review helps you not make the same mistake. read more

My wife and I decided to stop here on the fly for some sushi. When we walked in the door, there was this musty odor that just threw us off from the start. We were the only two people other than the woman (waiter) and the man (chef). We sat down at the sushi bar and just we were astonished how empty and desolate this place looked. The man handed us the rolls and we immediately noticed both of our plates smelled horrible. The sushi was falling apart, the rice was stiff and stale, and the aroma was awful. When we decided to not eat our food, payed our bill and left. I would never recommend this place, without a doubt, worst sushi I ever had. read more

Been a patron for years, walked in very desolate. Sushi bar was empty. Sat down, was told they lost their liquor license. Looks like they might be about to close. Hasn't been the same since before Covid (sad). read more

If this place is a money laundering operation, then tip of the cap to whoever is in charge, but if this is a legitimate restaurant attempting to make a profit by serving quality food with friendly service, then I am appalled by the margin by which they missed the mark. My chicken was burnt, the fried rice was dry and flavorless, the staff acted like our presence was an inconvenience to them. The sushi rolled looked like they'd been assembled by a one armed blind man, they crumbled when I touched it and was smothered in a sauce that tasted rancid. When we told the waitress/manager that it was inedible she told us that we were wrong and that we received exactly what we ordered. The interior looked like they'd were either closing the business, or preparing for renovations. The shelves behind the bar were bare, the restaurant was empty, on a Saturday night. To say this establishment was not trying, is the understatement of a lifetime. I hope they enjoyed my money because they won't be seeing another dollar from me. Go to shogun, they're worth the extra wait!!! read more

Never book a big party. They will not wait for everyone to get here and start sitting you down. My party came in after 10 minutes and they had to wait for a table to be cleaned. Only 1 lady that seats you, sings, and serves. Very rude also. read more

This establishment has terrible customer service. The first roll was great, we decided to order more food. The waiter got bothered we wanted more food and the order ended up coming out wrong. When we refused the roll, he got upset and was angry we wouldn't pay for something we didn't order. He was very rude so we decided not to tip. He grabs the receipts, calls us out for not tipping, and yells at us to leave. The waiter was also the owner. Would give zero stars if I could. read more

Was here on Christmas Eve (only time we go) and the food was good but we spent almost $500 and just weren't satisfied with our experience this time. I understand they were short staffed so I'll excuse how long things took but they were out of a lot and the chef (while very nice) was not into it and didn't do a "show" like they're supposed too. Also got very sad for their big white fish they keep in that tank, definitely not suitable for a fish that size but that's beside the point. Establishment was clean and tidy though. Ever since the restaurant sold and became Wabi Sabi, it's gone down hill. It's my favorite tradition so hopefully things turn around by next year. read more

Went here on a Saturday evening and noone was there eating. So disappointed we took my grandsons girlfriend who is from El Salvador and had never been to a tapping grill. You pay this price for the entertainment and there was none. No rice beating heart, volcano onion or anything. Also they no longer do garlic butter either. Food was ok not very flavorful as it used to be. Salad was way smaller as was the soup that is made using plain water and 2 tiny pieces of mushroom plus a pinch of onion. It was completely tasteless. Their bathrooms stunk and were dirty. This place i think is about to go under. No people the day before Fathers Day even? Maybe it's how expensive they are out ticket was over $450. With no alcoholic drinks. I won't go back. read more

I wanted to give Wabi Sabi a better review but it fell short for me. First off, I have to address the Chicken Fried Rice I ordered along with my New York Steak and Shrimp dinner, it was just plain fried rice. No other ingredients included. Just the fried rice. Has the recipe changed? The steak and shrimp were both delicious. Both flavorful and well seasoned. Cooked exactly as requested. The side of vegetables were a mixture of soggy and crisp. Caterpillar Roll, I've had fresher and better. Salad was "A" standard. No complaints. Delivery service was great. Food was delivered hot and well within expected delivery time. No contact delivery is offered. The price range is high considering the quality of food served. read more

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I would not recommend. I showed up during dinner hour and only two other people were in the restaurant, which should have been my first sign to leave. The sushi chef was watching tv and not even paying attention to the restaurant or sushi bar until well after I ordered. I ordered tuna sashimi. It was really thin, warm, and not tasty at all. I have never had such poor quality fish in my life. I told the sushi chef that I did not like it and they would not even give me a discount even though I barely ate the food. The staff became rude and defensive about their low quality product and service. In my opinion, I would avoid this place. read more

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Chef/owner was very rude to my family on my birthday. Place was dead we were the only customers at dinner on a Sunday.

I was impressed. Clean restaurant, good service yummy food. Check this place out. Unlike that other place where they cook in front of you, this place is much more Affordable. read more

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Dry sushi, that is expensive. Flavorless broth in soups. Eerie atmosphere. Empty seats when walking in and after finishing food, if that tells you anything. Rushed to order and rushed to pay. Come here to receive the same experience. read more

Horrible customer service. Placed an online order and showed up when it was supposed to be ready. The place was not that busy but wasn't even acknowledged by staff for at least 20mins. Waited another 25mins only to have to acknowledge my order again. After a little over an hour waiting was told still another 20mins only after I asked that. Watched people sit, eat and leave all while still not even seeing anyone behind the sushi bar. Will definitely never be coming here again. Went to Shogun who was packed and they still got everything ready very quickly and awesome customer service. Save yourself the headache and go to Shogun! read more

Don't order lunch togo. Definitely left over rice, taste like raw rice. They should never give rice from last night to customer read more

I came in here for lunch with a friend on a Monday and we received amazing service. The restaurant was empty but likely because of the day and time of day but to say we enjoyed having the place to ourselves is an understatement. We shared the pepper salmon sashimi, and ordered scallop and filet mignon teppanyaki lunches. The food was cooked to perfection and the filet was incredibly tender and tasty. No need to go to the big chain teppanyaki places because Wabi Sabi is doing it better. The salmon sashimi was so fresh and tasty despite not coming in with the intention of getting sushi, now I know where to go when I'm craving it. The service was amazingly quick and attentive. 10/10 will definitely be returning really soon. read more

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Great place to take the family. No waiting and the teppan chef was super nice. Big portions on the teppan. I would definitely come back again read more

Delicious and great service. They were accommodating my service dog and very nice to him. Chef was very skilled and entertaining. Love this place. Nice family place to go. read more

Wabi Sabi - Steak and shrimp hibachi with veggies - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

So said I eat here all the time this time was sad because they hardly gave us any veggies like a tablespoon for all the people and our table was full 8 of us... They repeated the meals correctly but yet forgot a chicken combo. The cook hardly spoke a word in our group of 6, 2 of the people have never been here so we were a little disappointed with the portions and the lack of a show with our cook. The food was good but the service not so good they didn't even ask for a to go container.. I had to ask for it.. it maybe awhile before I go back read more

My go to to usually Shoguns or Bennihanna for this Tylenol food. I really enjoyed everything here. It was cooked perfectly. My wife has to be on a special diet and they were very accommodating. I will be back. read more

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Awkward! The whole night here was soooo awkward! We were never told that they don't do the live cooking shows. They sat us down, took our order and my husband noticed that they were cooking behind us. Had we known they wouldn't cook in front of us, we wouldn't have eaten here. Why did they stop cooking at the table? Because Covid. However they have no problem sitting people from different parties at the same table. That makes no sense especially when there are tables that are completely empty. Speaking of the sitting, they sat us directly across from the other party so we were either trying to avoid awkward eye contact with them the entire time or we were staring at the wall. I ordered my filet mignon rare and I know the joke how they get a cold uncooked piece of meat and act like they're going to give it to you. Then they laugh and put it on the grill. When I got my plate of food, the meat was so red and cold as if they didn't put it on the grill long enough to even get warm. I couldn't eat it but they did fix it for me. After our meal we waited about 15 minutes for the bill which isn't a long time but it can be when your back is to the restaurant and you're staring at a wall! 3 stars because the owners are hospitable and trying to make it work with the small amount of employees that they have. If it wasn't for them I would have given 2 stars. One weird thing is our receipt which wasn't itemized like usual. Our receipt didn't even have the restaurant name or date on it. read more

Wabi Sabi - Bill for 2 entrees? - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Verne, California

This place used to be good, has not been good for many years now. I have come back to find out why once again. Prices have skyrocketed, they give you way less. Now half the time they do not even put on entertainment as they cook. Poor customer service. Rather just go to a Korean bbq or Khans in the mall. Better food and 1/6 the the price. Place sucks now! Has for awhile! read more

Called a take out late night craving sushi The sushi was alright a little expensive for the quality but the front cashier was really nice thanks read more

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It is sad for me to leave this message, but, I must be honest. My family and I have truly loved going to this restaurant for several years now. We were there a couple of months ago, and did notice some not so good changes... This is the honest to God's truth; it's like they raised their prices again, overnight. Returned a couple of days ago and our chef really had no personality. They really don't put on much of a show for you anymore. They really do not engage with their customers. The manager/Asian lady is not a very personable person. She does not seem happy. Which is really sad. Anyways back to our dinner ...For the 3 of us our total was about $160. NOT INCLUDING THE TIP!!!!Not worth it at all. The filet mignon is delicious and the shrimp are pretty good however, it's not worth the price that they charge now. They now charge an additional $4.99 plus tax for the fried rice and the fried rice is pretty plain they don't add much egg to it. They also charged us for hot tea which is ridiculous. Every other place does not charge you for hot tea. It's simply hot water on a cup with one teabag inside of it. They charged us an additional $4.00 plus tax for hot tea. WOW! We ordered edamame which is nothing fancy and they now charge almost $9.00 dollars for that. Needless to say we spent almost $200 for the 3 of us. The service was so very poor. Very depressing atmosphere. We will no longer be returning. SAVE YOUR MONEY- read more

Terrible food and terrible service. Stay away! Owners are MEAN and will treat you like garbage for no reason.

My family and I went here on a Friday night. We got seated right away, but waited almost 35 minutes before our Teppan food got started. When the chef finally arrived and got started on the grill, we didn't even get a show. He started cooking right away. The food was mediocre at best. My son ordered steak with his entrée and I couldn't believe how chewy it was. The vegetables given for every entrée had more onion than any other vegetable. Unless you like overly salty food, I wouldn't recommend it here for you. I could've gone to a mom and pop Asian restaurant with my family and had more flavorful food and saved the $200 that I spent here. read more

I realized that I failed to update my review after the prompt response via private message. It was a bit unfair of me to rate the restaurant on the failure of the delivery service. The experience with customer service on Yelp was polite and prompt, and again the food was very good! read more

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