21 Best Sushi Bars in Pasadena

“One of my fav sushi spots in Pasadena & I’d say we only have about 3 or 4 of them. I’ve been in 3 times so far and I’ve always had the same server, she’s really friendly and attentive. The Chirashi lunch special (in photo) is spectacular! The fish is so fresh and when you open up the bottom compartment, there are pickles and some other fish bits bits (?) inside. It really is so good and if you love fish, you CANNOT go wrong w this order. It’s also a very generous portion. This is probably something I’ll stick to because when I tried their rolls I wasn’t nearly as impressed. Their rolls were good but nothing memorable. I’ll continue to go back and order sashimi and the chirashi bowl though.“

“The service, the food, the environment and the kindness and efficiency of our server tonight! 😋👍“

“Ok. So I have to start out by saying im not a big fan of sushi. Im your typical California roll or fried sushi. Having said that this place changed the way I think about sushi! I always wondered how real Japanese sushi would taste and I have a feeling this place is certainly close to that. I had recently watched a documentary on Netflix and how this one place in Japan you just trust the chef to serve you delicious 😋 sushi! Well this is place does the same and boy it doesn't disappoint. I've never had salmon melt in my mouth like that or had sushi rice taste sooo good. And the ginger ! Thats real stuff

I would highly recommend this place. Will certainly be coming back.“

“amazing food, service and ambiance!“

“Salad Dressing is amazing. Parking is horrible. They said 10-15 for my order. 25 minutes and I got a $52 Parking Citation🤬🤬🤬🤬“

“Came based off the reviews and wasn’t disappointed!
Solo diner on a Sunday late afternoon and the place was busy! Got a great table and had mixed tempura, Philadelphia roll and coconut roll. All of which was super delicious. I took half home in a to go box for snacks later.
Would highly recommend & be a regular if I was local.“

“Neighborhood’s Japanese Restaurant with good Value !“

“Loved everything about this place. Inviting and warm atmosphere with good service. We tried their signature curry of chicken katsu and shrimp tempura, it was perfect. Their salmon roll and their Go Go roll were delicious. Price was very reasonable. Will go back to try their other menu items or sit by the sushi carousel which looks fun.“

“If you like Sushi like I like Sushi this is the place with their AYCE menu. Laura is an amazing person to know, great energy. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable, I always enjoy going there. When you go tell them you read Don's review, thanks! Enjoy“

“We’ve been meaning to try this place - Japanese Thai fusion - our two fave cuisines. But we seem to have stayed on the Japanese side of things. Overall decent. Carpaccio / Karaage / Eggplant Nasu Miso was good. Gindara was OK. Cut like sashimi so it was a bit thin and therefore over seasoned.

Friendly staff tho it doesn’t get busy and hectic during rush hour. So things tend to take time.

We’ll give it another go next time with the Thai. Til then…“

“This place was awesome. the fish was extremely good and the service was fast. I'm not sure why it is rated so poorly, but I had a wonderful experience here and I would definitely return if I lived in the area!“

“The food was delicious, One of the best sushi in Pasadena“

“There is room for dine-in, though I usually grab takeout. They sometimes use part of the seating space to store extra things, but it is a small location, and I understand the squeeze. All their food is delicious and at great prices.
If you are in Altadena and craving sushi, this is a great local place to grab it.
Sometimes, I will grab sushi from here and grab boba next door at YinYang.

Parking: If picking up, there are 20-minute parking spots by the door. Usually one is available.“

“Sushi Stop is absolutely amazing! I ordered the baked salmon roll, the shrimp tempura roll, and the crunchy California roll, and everything was so fresh and delicious. Each roll had great flavor and texture, and you could really taste the quality. My husband ordered the spicy poke bowl with a miso soup, and he loved every bite.
The service was quick, polite, and super friendly. Our food came out fast and everything looked beautiful. The restaurant was spotless, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My iced tea was perfectly refreshing, and my husband’s lemonade was just right.
We were both so happy with our meal and the experience overall. Everything was clean, tasty, and the staff made us feel right at home. We will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommend Sushi Stop for anyone who loves yummy, fresh sushi and great service!“

“Always an amazing time here. Been coming to this location for years now. Service is second to none and food is delicious.“

“Best sushi on the West Side ❤️“

“The hamachi serrano is perfection!“

“Good food, portions & service...“

“Absolute perfection. The food, the service and the atmosphere are outstanding. The most buttery, delicious salmon I’ve ever had…couldn’t stop eating the salmon hand rolls. Every single thing had incredible flavor and melted in your mouth, staring with the garlic edamame. Try it out, you won’t be disappointed.“

“WOW! Amazing little shop with even more AMAZING food! Had the Superman Burrito and Old Pa Musubi and both were out of this world. Super fresh and so tasty. This is my first time trying this place and it blew me away. I will be coming back with out a doubt. Keep up the great work Straycat team!“

“It feels as though this restaurant has been around for quite some time: the atmosphere, the kind and welcoming staff, the quality, and energy are all sweet! and having their own parking behind the restaurant is great. Wish the sashimi had ginger to refresh between the different fish and flavors, but a small note compared to the overall experience.“