10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Alhambra

“Chef Fumi, Chef Roe, and Jon delivered a memorable, intimate omakase experience. Both food and service were both top notch. (And I’d say the service especially so.) Dishes that stood out for me were:
* Osuimono
* Aori ika
* Dry aged chutoro
* Sesame tofu with Hokkaido uni
* Uni rice temaki
* Nodoguro

If I’m being honest, I struggle to call it a good value for what you get, but it is perhaps a fair value considering how expensive everything has gotten due to inflation. (Bear in mind that the last time I had omakase was a couple years ago, and I don’t have it very often, so my expectations might be misplaced and my palate not refined enough.) Nevertheless, highly recommended for a special occasion.“

“A friend mentioned eating at this shabu shabu place recently and we decided to try it since the sauces are said to be really good. I ordered a large size of the beef belly with house konbu broth. It was very satisfying and filling. The appetizers are made really fresh. The shrimp balls, karaage, and gyoza are top notch. The fried foods are really hot since they're that fresh so be careful not to burn your tongue. The sesame and ponzu sauces really make the shabu shabu stuff taste even more better. I normally don't use sauces but these ones are on a different level of deliciousness. The place is very clean and the service is one of the best I've seen. The ordering system is very convenient where you can just order from your phone and start your own tab. This is definitely one restaurant I'd recommend for dinner.“

“My experience was wonderful! The interior was nice and clean. The food was magnificent! I ordered the Washington Roll, Edamme, and the Tonkotsu ramen. I highly recommend these! I love how the servers checked on us occasionally, which others don’t. This makes it easier to give them some feedback. Highly recommend!“

“Give it a 5 1-5 great customer services great food“

“Shinkai sits low key in this multi-use complex within the heart of downtown Alhambra. We visited during their soft opening yesterday and tried out their omakase which was fresh, plentiful and delicious. Chef Alan and Dedy did a great job at the presentation on the following dishes. 1. Okinawa seaweed shooter with yamaimo and ikura 2. Jellyfish with kizami wasabi and 2 hr slow cooked abalone 3. Kumamoto oysters with green onion and ikura/uni 4. Shima aji, Chu toro and otoro 5. Sea Bream and golden eye snapper 6. Toro tartare with uni, ikura, truffle and avocado 7. Santa Barbara uni with black caviar and ikura 8. Japanese kegani 9. Black cod over mashed yam and drizzled with yuzu miso 10. Hokkaido scallop with Hokkaido uni and black caviar 11. Wagyu sushi We look forward to visiting again as they refine their processes and dishes during their soft opening. It's definitely nice to have a local sushi spot in SGV rather than having to head to LA or further for an omakase sushi dinner.“

“the food never disappoints! and it just makes you want more.“

“Liangpi LA is the most delicious. As a Xi'an native, I have eaten all over Xi'an restaurants in Los Angeles. This is the first time I have tasted something so delicious. In other restaurants, they are either not vinegary enough or the dishes are messy.
The attitude of the boss and waiters is very good.“

“I can't say enough good things about this place! The staff is always super friendly, attentive and kind! Food never fails to be delicious and fresh! I love the Lychee Martini and if you have the pleasure of having Hara as your server, you are in excellent hands! We love coming here for all our special moments!

We tend to order all kinds of sashimi, udon, miso waygu, rolls and some baked rolls. It's never disappointing!“

“I love that they give a lot of free stuff. I call this the one stop shop because we ate, talked and played games. They actually have pretty good games there. I brought 4 friends now and they all loved it! Maybe I should get a commission, hee hee!“

“I miss the neon veggies from the 90s but I still love and crave the food here. My favorite is of course the classic beef and chicken large combo! Great location. Parking can be tough during busy hours like lunch. The place is clean, bright, and nicely remodeled with a Japanese theme. Be sure to look for coupons in the mail on some great deals for eating. See you again soon Yoshi!“