14 Best Japanese Restaurants in Monterey Park

“Their signature soufflé pancakes“

“Great rolls. Big selection.... fresh.“

“25 years ago was my first visit and I'm still a regular. My kids practically grew up loving authentic Japanese food because of the kindness of the owners and the care with which they make the food.
It's a relaxing restaurant.“

“Meet quality really nice to me Good service!“

“This place has the most delicious food ive ever eaten. Im being real. I don't even live nearby but I get this as often as I can just so I can eat the chicken taquitos. If I was on death row my last meal request would be the taquitos. I dream about them. Im being serious. Go here. Get taquitos. And then think to yourself wow I wish I had gotten these taquitos earlier in my life, how much taquito-ing have I missed out on by not getting these more often!??!! Also the workers are really nice and it's a small business and you already know about supporting small businesses. Forreal.“

“Did you know the SGV is home to a Michelin Guide ramen spot? 🔥 Tucked into a small strip in Monterey Park, this establishment is one of those spots that doesn’t rely on flash to stand out — the food speaks for itself. As a Michelin Guide-listed ramen shop, it’s built a reputation for quality, and after our visit, it’s easy to see why.

Here’s what we enjoyed:
🍗 Kaarage — crispy + tender, pairs well with the dipping sauce.
🍣 Tuna Crispy Rice — my fave app!
🐖 Chashu Buns — flavorful and soft
🍜 Mazemen — exclusive to this location + packed with flavor! Slight tanginess adds the perfect touch!
🍥 Shoyu ramen — rich broth & tender chashu!
🌱 Vegan ramen — creamy and packed with yummy veggies.

Hironori nails the balance of comfort and quality without trying too hard. Highly recommend a visit to experience it all!“

“I go to this outstanding restaurant often since I like the special air that is exist in this restaurant. The staff is highly attentive and well trained. The service is very efficient. Most important, the food they prepare is exceptionaly good. I have been there more than once and I was always joyful. The rate is reasobable. I highly suggest this restaurant to to all.“

“Best sushi in LA! Everything melted in your mouth! The fish is fresh, the price is affordable, and the service is great! It looks like a hole in the wall - but wow :)) We eat there once a week and love it! Drove all the way from Studio City to have dinner there - 2 hours each way in traffic - so that's obviously what it says :)) Haha Just love it!“

“Very quick & friendly service at the Sunset location. All I got was a regular-size chicken karaage bowl and it was perfect. Tipped a little extra“

“Absolutely the smallest place you can imagine. 90% kitchen for the owner (?) to work in. A tiny bench, no ventilation inside. No indoor/outdoor dining...

But this place is ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!!!
Great sushi!!!
Excellent price, due to little overhead costs!!!
Get your food and enjoy it wherever you want, probably not inside though.
The slices of salmon are excellent!!! Fat and thick!!!
Eel is excellent!!!

It is recommended you order ahead, he is a solo team and is hard at work in the kitchen!!!

The only thing I wished for is some kind of chicken bowl. He already has the rice, he just needs to toss some chicken into a pan...but I understand he specializes in sushi and doesn't want added complexity to his operation.

I highly recommend this place!!!“

“Clean and modern. Sushi bar.“

“Amazing joint To eat celebrate enjoy company“

“I love when they get it right! There's 7 of us. Everything we ordered was there, including forks, sides, sauces...
We took an extra 20 minutes to pick up our food. It was still hot. The Tokyo Chicken was still crispy.
I'll have to remember how well this place treated us so we don't waste our time and money on other, less efficient dinner spots.“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Shinano! 🍣

We ordered sashimi, six different rolls, and tempura — everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor (my faves were the Cajun Salmon Roll + Salmon Lava Roll - not pictured because I dug in immediately 💀). The sashimi melted in our mouths, the rolls were creative and delicious, and the tempura was light and perfectly crisp. 😍

Did I mention they have a BOGO 50% off on rolls right now? 👀 (STEAL!) AND you have a chance to win a Labubu with a $50+ purchase? Bummer that I didn’t win it, but it was still fun to spin the wheel. 😁

Friendly service with an authentic ambience, which made it even better. 10/10 recommend. 🤩

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“