20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Arcadia

“Was at Santa Anita Mall and it was dinner time. Had seen Marugame Udon many times, but had never tried it until today. Tried the new Bolongese Udon with a potato croquette and sweet potato tempura. Ambience is great and the wall artwork is fabulous. Noodles were fresh and bowl was warmed before plating. I ordered a large size and was not disappointed. Free toppings were nice: tempura flakes, wake, cilantro, grunions. Tempura was nice and crispy. Potato croquet was good but a bit too sweet for my liking. Grabbed a Calamansi Ade to drink; nice Calamansi flavor and not overly sweet. Tempura dipping sauce was excellent. Appreciate the Togarashi and chili oil as well if you want a bit of spice. Free water cups also appreciated.

For the bolognese, please don’t think this will be similar to an Italian restaurant; this is the Japanese riff on bolognese. A boiled egg may seem odd at first, but it gives the dish a wonderful creamy texture when mixed with the cheese. The ground meat rounded out the dish well. Cilantro and togarashi paired really well by providing freshness and a hint of spice (I love spicy stuff). While this dish will not be for everyone, I’d encourage people to try it, as it is quite filling and really good for what it is. If you’ve had Japanese pasta before, you’ll know.

Will be coming back to try other Udon options and tempura. Udon is great comfort food, and Marugame does it well!“

“Fantastic. Great service and even better sushi.“

“Great food and great service“

“Always wondered about this restaurant as there's always a line outside the establishment. My wife and I were seated with our friend group pretty quickly, a nice perk to the staff that handed out menus to choose your order to improve efficiency.

I love that the ramen is very customizable, from the amount of salt, oil richness, ingredients mix, sauce, and even noodle style. (Thin/Thick) There's moderate seating inside, some for large groups, duos, and some wall seats as well. It definitely has the vibes for a ramen shop, lights are a bit dimmer inside which highlights the kitchen staff (open kitchen). working on orders.

My wife and I both ordered the Original King Ramen and shared some appetizer (Chicken Karaage) with our group.

Orders came out pretty quickly and the portions are pretty decent size, a bit deceiving I'd say for the size of the bowl you receive.

1. The ramen is very flavorful, can't go wrong with either thin or thick noodles. In my opinion, the chashu is a must because it mixes the broth flavor with the meat, creating the savory flavoring, super yummy. A little side note is that the ramen is priced nicely, however the extra add-ons can accumulate in total.

2. The Chicken Karaage is a classic must try, Japanese styled fried chicken, super crispy coating, very flavorful meat, and bite size. The karaage is marinated very well & comes with some lemons for that sweet flavor if preferred. Highly recommend.

Overall, Ramen Nagi has very delicious ramen and is very much affordable. Huge plus for the ramen being very customizable & even has chefs recommendations for first timers. Only downside is that the shop is not super big, and long lines but it moves moderately fast if you don't mind waiting a bit.“

“Shwe Taung Rice Bowl and Burmese Restaurant was a very pleasant surprise. Neither my wife nor I had ever eaten Burmese food, so we didn’t know what to expect. The restraint is small and hidden in a tiny strip mall. There is a small parking lot, but ample street parking.

Shwe Taung’s menu is extensive and full of exotic and enticing dishes. We ordered Coconut Chicken Khao Soi, Shan Noodles, and Mixed Tempura Fries. Each dish was wonderful. They all had unique mixtures of spices — flavorful but not too hot. Both noodle dishes were unlike anything we’ve ever encountered, and it will be difficult not to order the same things when we return. Still, the menu contains many other tempting choices.

The service was friendly and professional. Our waiter was extremely helpful to two Burmese food neophytes.

We will certainly return in the near future. In the meantime, do yourself a favor and try Shwe Taung.“

“I had been wanting to try this spot inside H Mart because it's highly rated on Yelp. The portions looked generous, and I finally found someone to share the meal with.

We ordered the chicken and pork curry katsu combo, which came as a full set with miso soup and rice. It was definitely enough for two people. The katsu was crispy, though I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had—but it was still very good. I was satisfied with the meal and couldn't even finish it, so I had to take the leftovers home.

This is a solid spot in Arcadia if you're craving katsu.“

“Lotus Kitchen is a delightful addition to LA Myanmar restaurant scene.The flavors of Myanmar truly shine through their dishes, offering a unique and authentic experience. The service here is really friendly, and the ambiance takes me back to Myanmar.The shuffling menu got me really want to check out their facebook page frequently. Recommended!!“

“Quality food & service at reasonable prices 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Lunch special combos are great! Great price for the food you get. Surprisingly good service with only one lady running the whole front. A real gem, could get busy with a little bit of wait. Customers are friendly, seems to have lots of regulars/repeat customers.“

“After watching horse races at Santa Anita, our whole family went to the nearby mall for dinner. While my son and I chose Chick-fil-A, my wife ordered beef teriyaki and shrimp teriyaki from Suki Hana — each dish was $13.99 and came with a large portion.

One downside: they don’t give out free water cups. If you want water, you have to pay for a bottled drink. It would be much easier if they just put a water station outside for customers. In a food court, that small thing would really help.“

“Every bite feels like an artful blend of freshness, flavor, and precision. Good place for catching up with your favorite person�“

“was good food good service loved it“

“Loved going to this place as a first timer. Was a little scared coming in by myself as this was a new experience for me and the cafe was all alone with no customers. But thankfully the maid on duty made me feel very welcome. She was really friendly and sweet. I asked her questions about certain food items and she answered back in a friendly way. They had some cute kpop and jpop music playing in the background that helped me relax and unwind for the day.

The food was amazing and flavorful. I ordered the katsu chicken curry and the tiger milky tea and both were delicious! The katsu chicken had some crunch to it and was served hot and fresh. The curry reminds me of my favorite gravy sauce used for mashed potatoes on thanksgiving and it was really good! The tiger milky tea was ice cold, sweet, and savory just how I like it.

Overall the environment, food, and hospitality was awesome! I loved this new experience and will definitely be coming back to try some fresh foods and desert items from this little cafe :)“

“It's difficult to get a table for 2 quite often here. I've gone in and the place is nearly empty, but when you call online, they say they have no availability. I can't imagine it's packed every day.“

“Great restaurant, nice to be back . Love the food, the atmosphere and the staff“

“This place reminds me of a cheesecake place called LeTao that I used to visit overseas. I like how it’s not too rich, heavy, and sweet. It’s fluffy and has the right amount of creaminess and sweetness. I sampled it and ended up buying a whole cheesecake. I still think LeTao is better, but this place makes it close enough.“

“Nothing compares to the taste. I love the sukiyaki broth which I haven’t found in Las Vegas where i live… nice place, clean and polite and helpful servers. Food is awesome… the best“

“Moxie is a great place for family and friends to hang out. Outdoor seating is cool and comfy. Super yummy food by Japanese Chef. Staffs are super nice and helpful too. They sanitize before seating the customers. They even prepare small bottle of hand sanitizer on every table which customers can bring home. During COVID, they have continous deals such as AYCE before, and now $1 skewer. It's a 'must try' dining. A cool place to chill. Highly recommended.“

“White rice with spicy tuna and hamachi with volcano sauce topped with edamame, cucumber, seaweed salad, crabmeat, and avocado. Perfection. :)“

“Great food; cool show! Had an excellent birthday dinner with the wife! Thanks for the awesome memory!“