“Tucked in Downtown Monrovia, this small restaurant has really fresh sushi! We visited on a recent Saturday for lunch. Inside has maybe 3-4 seats at the sushi bar, 3 small tables, and a couple tables outdoors were its pet friendly. I got the salmon don and it was fresh and delicious. It comes with miso soup and the best tasting salad dressing I've ever had. We also shared the lime roll, scallops sushi, ono sushi, albacore sushi and miso cod. The roll was only okay, and I definitely preferred the sushi. The miso cod was tender and soft, I felt very healthy eating all the delicious fish. Our waiter was super friendly and nice, it made for a great lunch experience!“
“Love that this place is quality $$ late night and attentive. Fish is sold high quality and market values for sushi; great for special occasions. Our servers offered wonderful recommendations -- get the Caterpillar ? Roll and Omakasi Sashimi (decadent and worth sharing for 2 if you're not as hungry as I was)! We also got kurasawa (sake) and soft shell crab ? to start! The sauce for the crab was flavorful.Vegetarian options: The Green Village (or something along those lines) veggie roll was delicious. Great tempura prep and nice texture.“
“This has been my go-to eating spot ever since I was younger, and I have always deeply enjoyed the food and customer service. The workers are always so nice and have been friendly faces. My personal favorite is the chicken and beef plate, since it comes with a good amount of food for the price, and the gyoza. There are seats to sit down and eat, but sometimes due to the busy times, there is not a lot of space. But there are also seats outside that allow more space. Overall, one of my favorite eating places. Good quality for a good price! Check it out.“
“I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish at Kiku Sushi. I ordered their Umi Combo Dinner which consisted of 10 assorted pieces. All of the pieces were fresh and delicious. My wife ordered a 3 item bento, but found the salmon teriyaki to be a bit overcooked.Service was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back for their sashimi.“
“Food: Very Fresh, Very unique Japanese marketPortions: Sold by quality and weightPrice: Great value, Better than at RestaurantService: Very Good and playAtmosphere: Small market, very coolTo my surprise, it's a very busy place. A lot of people. this place was referred by a friend. You can buy fresh fish for Sashimi and sushi made on the same day. The fish are delivered the same day as well. Not a large selection, so they don't have food overload left over for next day. I love it. Will be back for more great sushiNote: Entrance in the back parking lot. Street front door remains close for emergency only.“
“OVERALL EXPERIENCE: AMAZING! Quality of fish is fresh! They do not take reservations!AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average.DRESS CODE: CasualORDERED: Yellowtail Collar, Sushi: salmon, yellowtail, toro, uni, sweet shrimp, tamago, masago, and so much more. Can't go wrong!FOOD OPTIONS: Not just sushi, but they have cooked food as well! They also have beer and sake!SERVICE: Service was good. On a busy night, food can take a bit longer (only two sushi chefs).PRICE: really depends on what you order. ~ $60-100+ppPARKING: street parking and limited parking at the back of the restaurant. “
“All I'm going to say is this place is authentic. You'll know when you arrive. Even the menu had cultural etiquette list might be useful to know for some who are new to sushi or to Japanese cuisine. Anyway, food was great. Their Edomae dinner set came with a different miso soup than regular ones, the variety of sushi on the plate was atypical. I know most sushi places try to cheap you out on these set menus - this place did not. Highly recommended.“
“Came here on Valentine’s because my date wanted sushi. The service was mediocre and food took so long to come. They only have one chef at the time that strictly makes the sushi. I love the anime style themed and you can play free arcade here. They give FREE dessert after the meal. The sushi was okay not so great but okay and tab came almost the same price as ayce. It’s still a good place to eat once in a while. I’d go back to try the ramen.“
“The inside is cute, they have books you can read while you wait for food or while dining in. The service here was great, came in with girlfriend and they were very polite and communicative. We had the Pad Thai and the Taste of Philly sandwich. Both meals were good. We also had a Morning Star smoothie each and we devoured them before our meals. They were made with fresh fruit and were very good. Will come back to try other items on menu and especially the smoothies.“
“Decided to try a new place as I’ve been on a hunt for a good local sushi place and wow…….taste, presentation and service get 5 stars from me. Everything we need tried impressed me so much that I can’t wait to go back.The owner is also a seasoned sushi chef and he is there making the sushi which makes a world of difference.Like I said, I found my favorite spot ?“
“This is our go-to local sushi spot. Their portions are generous and always fresh.Be sure to mention it's your birthday! It's a party.The servers and sushi chefs are very kind. I love when they share complimentary dishes! Not always, but usually.If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do.“
“Convenient and varied lunch options ranging from sushi to bento to onigiri to yakisoba to even udon/ramen/curry! The store is so cute and packs a good amount of groceries for its small size. I wouldn't go grocery shopping there, but I would come for lunch and maybe pick up a few snacks and things to cook dinner that same evening. As for their food, everything was good. I would say Yama Fish Market's fish is way fresher and better tasting though if you only intend on getting raw fish.“
“We came randomly on a weekday night for karaoke. It was about $48/hr for just karaoke. The walls are not soundproof...like at all, so you can definitely be heard when people walk by. But hey, be loud and proud here. Overall it was pretty fun and does the job.“
“Small cozy place definitely a hidden gem, hand rolls are delicious. Don't forget to pair it with a cold beer. Great fun atmosphere, Margaret & Richie are absolutely the best people around.Kid-friendliness: Margaret & Richie are very helpful and will accommodate to your needs.“
“My favorite sushi place. The quality of their fish is great. The chirashi bowls are very generous and have a lot of flavor. The service is always very attentive and polite.Parking: There is a shared parking garage behind but it’s often full. You can find street parking on the side streets nearby.“
“Went back this week and glad I did. Ordered a bento box, lots of tasty food and definitely worth the money. There was enough teriyaki for two meals. I'm accustomed to a different cut of meat for beef teriyaki so was surprised but enjoyed the flavor. LOVED the super crunchy not greasy tempura! I ordered to go so didn't each for about 15 mins. Tempura was crunchy to the last bite of the last piece! Also had the spicy salmon sushi, which I found quite good. I'll definitely go back and try other menu items. Staff was welcoming and kind. The sushi chef greeted each person as they arrived and thanked each when they left. Great service!“
“First time visitor. Absolutely happy with food, service and clean environment. Passing through Pasadena looking for lunch, lucked up on this eatery, caddy corner from Pasadena City College. Limited free parking in the rear and limited parking on the street. Food tasty and freshly prepared. Our server Aida was super attentive. I believe anything ordered would be satisfying. Hope to return there one day.Parking: Limited“
“Akasaka is amazing bang for buck if you like hamachi kama (yellowtail collar), it’s perfectly broiled - crispy on the outside and tender and fatty on the inside. Their chirashi bowl is huge with 6 cuts per fish and can serve 2. The fish is good quality and fresh and the tempura bits in the rice adds another layer of texture. I always come here when I’m craving lots of hamachi for a good price“
“Wanted to let everybody know Sushi in the Box's new location is in the Ranch 99 Market on Golden West in arcadia. They are now located in the food court in the far right hand corner all the way in the back. Their food is excellent and their service is very friendly always served with a smile.“
“Food was great.. lots of selection and rarely seen dishes in other yakitori spots. The beef tongue was excellent ??.. highly recommend. Service is great, chef's were fun and engaging. Getting a Reservation is tough, but that's understandable for a location like this. Give it a try if you have a chance.“
“Had to stop for a quick charge and the sushi came right on time, quick service and delicious sushi. Fair prices as well.Wasn't too packed but i came on a Tuesday at 12~ so I didn't expect a lot of people in there anyway but im sure service would've been quick and on point even with extra traffic.“
“Out of all the seafood places I've been to this has to be the best one yet. I have to say, as soon as you walk in the customer service is great The food was awesome and the atmosphere is nice. (Music/TV) This is our new seafood place and I can't wait to go back.“
“I came to Blufish sushi restaurant to have lunch with my friends. employees are always friendly and the atmosphere in the restaurant is always good. I'm not sure if the owner has changed, but it seemed like some new menu items were added. Surprisingly, there were two types of Japanese ramen. One was Tonkotsu Ramen and the other was Spicy Seafood Ramen. I ordered Seafood Ramen and my friend ordered some new rolls. The ramen was spicy and delicious, and the sushi roll was refreshing and sweet. I'll have to try the tonkotsu ramen next time. I recommend trying two new types of ramen.“
“We ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the Baja roll and the rock and roll. Everything was amazing. Our top two favorites were the Baja roll and the crispy rice. The fish is fresh and clean tasting. The food was well prepared, I didn’t even need soy sauce. The ambience is really nice too! Highly recommendParking: Plenty of parking!“
“Honestly, was amazed at how good the sushi / sashimi was at this place. Didn't expect it from a food hall. WAY better quality tasting food than a more legit mid-level sushi places. Highly recommend coming here just for this. We got another roll to go because it was so good.“
“Can't believe it's taken me this long to discover this sushi spot. Sushi and dishes are on point! It's fresh and creative!Service is prompt and polite. The decor is clean, traditional Japanese. There's a small outdoor area. Would definitely be going back. Next time, I want to try their omakase.“
“This small neighborhood restaurant has been around for a very long time. We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and were quickly seated as it was just the two of us. Larger parties had to wait as the restaurant was packed. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. All the waitresses work together so we were well looked after. We ordered the Nigiri Deluxe and their Short Ribs Bento Box special. Thoroughly enjoyed the Nigiri. Plenty of food and a variety of fish was fresh and delicious! The Bento box on the other hand had a variety of different items including sashimi. Everything was good except for the Short ribs. Will definitely be back for the next sushi craving!“
“Food was amazing! MAYA our waitress provided excellent service! Haven’t had this kind of service in a long time, she explained everything with detail and was very attentive. I don’t really try new places but I’m sure going back. Food is amazing and service is 10/10.“
“Thank you Sen Sushi!! I was scrolling through Yelp recently to see where I can take my husband for his birthday. Sen sushi's sushi cakes popped up and I knew that's exactly what I wanted. I gave them a call and the lady that was working was very nice and explained to me that I can chose my own rolls and they can form it into a sushi cake for me. Everything was super easy. I even asked if I can bring my own cake toppers and she said it wasn't a problem. I told her the date and time we were coming and it was ready right when we got there. The rolls were delicious and my husband also said the sashimi, uni and oyster was very fresh as well. It was my daughter's first time eating sushi and she loved it. So happy that everything worked out and my husband loved his Rick and Morty Sushi cake. Thank you again Sen Sushi!“
“Delicious and thoughtful dishes. I mainly stick to sushi and wasn't disappointed here. The premium charashi gave generous slices and I appreciated the small chopped ginger and mushroom added to the rice.We tried a variety of fish and it was consistently melt-in-your mouth. I highly recommend the hamachi belly and sea bream - these really stuck out.The veggie tempura was light and balanced (unlike some places that either over batter or cut too thickly), and the agedashi tofu was something I didn't want to share with my partner.This place has an excellent price point for the quality of the fish. I usually eat at a couple spots in Pasadena, but this rivals them. The service was quick and our server was attentive. We will be back!“
“More like a 4.5 stars, overall, the food was very good. I usually don't eat Asian food in a cafe or cafe-like environment, nor am I ever in West Covina. I was pleasantly surprised at how solid the food was. The fried tofu was a must-try, and the bbq skewers and yakitori tasted almost like something out of an Asian bbq restaurant. Major props. Even the mini hotpot was pretty solid.One of the major things I like about Cheers Cafe is the clean environment. It's a cozy and pretty fun place to be. Did I mention you can also get many drinks here? It is truly a cafe experience, and I was sure to get my taro milk tea with my meal.Perhaps if you are next to Tokyo Central Market doing some shopping and want some great lunch or dinner, then I can suggest you head over here, especially to check out their happy hour deals!“
“Great place, reminds me of Japan. Very clean and very friendly staff. The Nigiri Sushi was great and very filling. The Miso was great and the actual tofu chunks were a great sight to see. Definitely a must try and if local I'd be a regular.Arigato Gosaimasu!“
“One of my favorite sushi spots in the area. They have great happy hour deals (after 3pm). I especially like the crab hand roll. Great service...it's as if all of the waitstaff teams up to help all of the customers. Always nice and friendly.“
“This was my very first visit. I am so upset that I have not been here before. I've been depriving myself of their food for so long! The sushi was immaculate. The service was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is very comfortable and has great vibes.“
“I placed an order for pickup and it was ready pretty fast! The guy on the phone was so nice. The california roll is one of the bests i've had, and you can tell they make it fresh!! The price is unbeatable, yall should definitely check this place out if you have been curious!“
“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!!“
“Open 5 to 10 dailyOutdoor seatings only We got the special and it was pretty good. Upgrade the soup base for $4. Worth it. I tried the tomato soup base and it has some salmon, a shrimp, and mussel added in. Very flavorful. The crab soup base was spicy and added additional 1/2 crab. Service good. Outdoor seatings ok on a cool night. Very decent Shabu for this price. We will come back!“
“Their food is more for connessieurs. For example, their salmon is from Norway. You can taste the ice cold water. It's just different. Of course, these things comes with a higher price tag but not outrageously higher. Service is attentive as it should. Not your normal sushi place if you crave the finer things in life.“
“I've been here twice with my most recent business trips. This restaurant is very clean, with a great prices. The quality of food and the price cannot be beat. The chefs treat their food with respect and love. I strongly suggest the cut rolls. They average about $6 and very filling. They do have specials each day of the week, so check them out!“
“Apparently the spot in Pasadena!! I was meeting up with some clients for work at Caltech, and they recommended this spot on the corner. It was just a few blocks away from campus, and seemed to be pretty popular with students on a given weekday. Inside, our server got us to our tables and welcomed us with water and miso soup. She was super friendly and gave us plenty of time to order :). I went with the katsu lunch combo, which also came with california rolls, and mac salad. It tasted great, with the katsu being very crunchy and the mac salad being the perfect complement to the meal. I thought the California rolls were great too!“
“I stumbled across this place on my way east from an event in Los Angeles. Excellent service. The food is the best I've had ever. Sushi is very fresh, well prepared and presented. Serina, the owner,I think, was very attentive and delightful. We will definitely be visiting when we are in the area again.Vegetarian options: Mant vegetarian options“
“Glad to finally try this place and I am very pleased with our experience. Quite unexpected due to location but the food and service were amazing. We enjoyed the fresh sashimi and all the Izakaya we ordered in the picture. I will come back to this place for sure.“
“Wonderful service and great sushi with buttery fish. However, think the rice could be slightly better! I’ve eaten here multiple times and the quality has always been quite consistent. Also get takeout from here many times - see picture for takeout.“
“The lady who runs this joint is so sweet! A wide variety of interesting rolls. My son loves the "Shrimp Lover" roll. I like the "Out of Control" one, although I'm not sure what's on it (the print on their menu is super small). Does this contain bacon? Wow! Anyway, we will be back to try some more!“
“The food was good and fresh. The only issue is we were charged for more people than our party was but they corrected the problem. Street parking is only an hour so you have to keep an eye on the clock unless you pay to park in one of the local lots. Servers were attentive and helpful.Vegetarian options: Small selection“
“I came here with my family that lives in San Marino. What a gem to have in the neighborhood. Lunch for 7 and everything was consistently delicious. My favorites were the salmon skin salad, regular chawanmushi, and the uni pasta (a special). They have lots of big booths that can fit 8 people.“
“Found this place because we wanted sushi at 10:30pm and this was the only place that was open. First time being here it was a learning experience when it came time to order. However, once you get the steps right, this place is so worth it! Sushi it's delicious! This is run by one man, props to him! He is a sushi master chef!“
“Ordered their Mango Special Roll and a variety of their sushi. In my opinion, the mango roll was pretty good, it had a crunchy inside from the shrimp tempura and a mixture of sweet and savory from the mango inside and salmon on the outside. I would recommend the roll if you like sweet rolls. Overall a pretty special roll.The sushi was okay, their fish to rice portion was a bit off, had way too much rice and too little fish.Price wise is okay, rolls would be a more budget friendly option but if you are looking for fancier options you can definetly try their sushi and sashimis, they are pretty much similar in price with other sushi placea.Overall, recommend their rolls and fried scallop but not their sushis.“
“Went In for lunch with my wife. I had the teriyaki beef lunch special. It came with Miso Soup, small salad, teriyaki beer with steamed rice, and a crispa California roll. Food was good but my only gripe with it was that the steamed rice tasted a bit old and hard. I also asked for spicy Mayo to go with my sushi roll, but I never got it. The waitress didn't really check up on us, but overall the food was pretty good.“
“The food was ok nothing spectacular (more or less affordable). The service wasn't good and a thing that is very unconfortable, besides the Bad service along the meal, is that You are still on the tablet and they take You the check as invitation for You to leave, in a personal matter I rather prefer them to offer me a desert instead. The location and tables good“