Food is Delicios and the service very exceptional this is one of our favorite places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janica Bianca Canlas
We came during Valentine’s Day and was pleasantly surprised with the experience - from delicious and quite good portion of food to attentiveness in service. Patricio was our server and he was very attentive, checking in on us right after the food were delivered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nellie
I've never had a bad experience at Azabu. It's our fave date night dinner so we had to try it out on Valentine's Day. They had 2 pre fix menus available and it was the best experience. Our server, Rashawn (not sure on the spelling) was great. He was very attentive and took care of me since I have a raw shellfish allergy. Drinks and vibes were amazing as always.
kendrea
Fun time the owners were there very kind and pleasant. Their staff had the BEST service funny and down to earth. Will return again.
Manny
Birthday dinner, we tried a few of the starter plates. All were delicious. We ordered entrees and all we perfect. Definitely a place to return for another dinner.
Laura
Delicious food and excellent service. Beautiful restaurant from the inside and very friendly staff.
Cindy
Wonderful experience. Good was pretty good but it has lost a bit of the original less overdone flavor when it was managed by the original owner. Overall good was good. Drinks are pretty good but I would skip the smoked option. That's a sucker move.
Charles Anderson
Very fun. Good times with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Sawyer
Azabu Sushi – Whittier, CA ★ ★ ★ ★ ½ (I docked half a star purely out of spite because I can’t afford to eat here every day)
I walked into Azabu expecting the usual Whittier sushi experience: decent fish, questionable rice, and a lingering fear that the “spicy tuna” might just be yesterday’s salmon wearing hot sauce as war paint. Instead I was immediately hit with a vibe that says, “Yes, we know we’re in a strip mall next to a boba place, but we’re about to ruin you for grocery-store California rolls forever.”
Let’s start with the Salmon Carpaccio (the flat pizza-looking thing in the photo). Imagine if salmon had a glow-up, went to Coachella, and came back wearing citrus ponzu as body glitter and microgreens as a flower crown. It’s so pretty I almost felt bad eating it. Almost. Then I inhaled the entire plate in 45 seconds like a savage who’d never seen raw fish before. Zero regrets. The texture is silkier than my ex’s lies.
Next up: the Shrimp Gyoza in that dark, mysterious broth. These dumplings show up swimming in what I can only describe as “umami bathwater.” One bite and I involuntarily whispered “oh daddy” — which was awkward because I was on a date with my actual father. The wrappers have that perfect pan-seared crisp before collapsing into the sauce like they owe it money. I’d bathe in that broth if it weren’t socially unacceptable (and if the staff weren’t watching me like I’m one impulse away from grabbing a straw).
Portions are annoyingly civilized — translation: you’ll want to order three of everything and then lie about being full so you look refined. Pro tip: don’t. Just commit to the food coma. Your jeans will forgive you eventually.
Service is ninja-level attentive without being obnoxious. Our server knew the menu like he personally caught the fish at 4 a.m. while doing CrossFit. When I asked what was good he just smirked and said “everything,” which should’ve been arrogant but was 100% correct. Rude.
Ambiance? It’s dark, moody, and sexy in a way that makes you want to use chopsticks seductively even though you still hold them like a toddler with crayons.
Only complaint: the bill. It arrives looking innocent, then you realize you just paid Beverly Hills prices in a city where the biggest landmark is a 24-hour donut shop. Worth it? Absolutely. Will I be eating cup noodles for the next week? Also yes.
Verdict: Azabu is the sushi spot Whittier doesn’t deserve but desperately needed. If you’re still going to the conveyor-belt place down the street after eating here, I’m afraid we can no longer be friends. 9.5/10 — would sell a minor organ to come back tomorrow.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrew Martin
Amazing happy hour and excellent food and service!
First time here and it met our expectations. It has a very romantic and luxurious atmosphere. The sensory experience was warm and elegant inside. Dim lighting, gentle music, and stylish decor. Food was delicate deliciousness in every bite! So many subtle flavors excellently combined to delight my tastebuds. We started with an Azabu Old Fashion and Lemon Drop Martini....perfectly crafted and served. For appetizers, we enjoyed: Wagyu Dumplings and Spicy Garlic Edamame. For our mains: Toro Uni sashimi (incredible!), and Salmon sashimi. Spicy Tuna and Albacore rolls and the Denver Wagyu Carpaccio (with Hot Stone). Desert: Ube Japanese Cheesecake! If you are looking for that perfect night out, enjoying delicious food in a warm romantic setting, you won't miss here. I will definitely be coming back!
Wayne
Everything about this place was great except the chairs felt to low tothe table. Had to sit forward the hole time. Food an drinks were fire !! Definitely will try to make it a monthly visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany
What an experience- from the moment we entered, to the time we left everything was perfect. The menu can appear costly, but it is worth it for the quality and quantity you are receive. Recommendation's: sashimi pizza, spicy garlic edamame, keto roll, azabu crunch roll and the geisha and matcha cocktails
Sabrina Zuniga
Good food good drinks good atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amor
My husband and I can't believe we've lived in Whittier for nine years and only just discovered this amazing restaurant last night. The service and food were impeccable. It felt like having a personal butler—before we even thought of needing something, the staff had already taken care of it. Every team member was so attentive and on point! We've never tipped as high as 30%, but we were so satisfied with the service that we felt they truly deserved it. Now, let's talk about the food. The Charred Spanish Octopus was so good that we had to order a second one. Perfectly cooked, not chewy, and seasoned just right. The Azabu Crunch and the Special Crunch also hit the spot, so delicious that we finished them in under 10 minutes. The Denver Wagyu was as impressive as its presentation. They torch it right at your table, and the meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The Wagyu Dumplings were also excellent, though they are $6 apiece. The cocktails, Pretty Ricky and Cherry Blossom, were strong yet refreshing. You barely notice the kick until it sneaks up on you. For dessert, the Ube Japanese Cheesecake was the perfect ending to such a lovely dinner, with just the right balance of sweetness and a touch of tartness from the berries. Overall, this experience was a solid 11/10. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance of relaxing, classy, and hip, making it ideal for date night or a group outing. Highly recommended!
Food is Delicios and the service very exceptional this is one of our favorite places!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came during Valentine’s Day and was pleasantly surprised with the experience - from delicious and quite good portion of food to attentiveness in service. Patricio was our server and he was very attentive, checking in on us right after the food were delivered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've never had a bad experience at Azabu. It's our fave date night dinner so we had to try it out on Valentine's Day. They had 2 pre fix menus available and it was the best experience. Our server, Rashawn (not sure on the spelling) was great. He was very attentive and took care of me since I have a raw shellfish allergy. Drinks and vibes were amazing as always.
Fun time the owners were there very kind and pleasant. Their staff had the BEST service funny and down to earth. Will return again.
Birthday dinner, we tried a few of the starter plates. All were delicious. We ordered entrees and all we perfect. Definitely a place to return for another dinner.
Delicious food and excellent service. Beautiful restaurant from the inside and very friendly staff.
Wonderful experience. Good was pretty good but it has lost a bit of the original less overdone flavor when it was managed by the original owner. Overall good was good. Drinks are pretty good but I would skip the smoked option. That's a sucker move.
Very fun. Good times with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Azabu Sushi – Whittier, CA
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ (I docked half a star purely out of spite because I can’t afford to eat here every day)
I walked into Azabu expecting the usual Whittier sushi experience: decent fish, questionable rice, and a lingering fear that the “spicy tuna” might just be yesterday’s salmon wearing hot sauce as war paint. Instead I was immediately hit with a vibe that says, “Yes, we know we’re in a strip mall next to a boba place, but we’re about to ruin you for grocery-store California rolls forever.”
Let’s start with the Salmon Carpaccio (the flat pizza-looking thing in the photo). Imagine if salmon had a glow-up, went to Coachella, and came back wearing citrus ponzu as body glitter and microgreens as a flower crown. It’s so pretty I almost felt bad eating it. Almost. Then I inhaled the entire plate in 45 seconds like a savage who’d never seen raw fish before. Zero regrets. The texture is silkier than my ex’s lies.
Next up: the Shrimp Gyoza in that dark, mysterious broth. These dumplings show up swimming in what I can only describe as “umami bathwater.” One bite and I involuntarily whispered “oh daddy” — which was awkward because I was on a date with my actual father. The wrappers have that perfect pan-seared crisp before collapsing into the sauce like they owe it money. I’d bathe in that broth if it weren’t socially unacceptable (and if the staff weren’t watching me like I’m one impulse away from grabbing a straw).
Portions are annoyingly civilized — translation: you’ll want to order three of everything and then lie about being full so you look refined. Pro tip: don’t. Just commit to the food coma. Your jeans will forgive you eventually.
Service is ninja-level attentive without being obnoxious. Our server knew the menu like he personally caught the fish at 4 a.m. while doing CrossFit. When I asked what was good he just smirked and said “everything,” which should’ve been arrogant but was 100% correct. Rude.
Ambiance? It’s dark, moody, and sexy in a way that makes you want to use chopsticks seductively even though you still hold them like a toddler with crayons.
Only complaint: the bill. It arrives looking innocent, then you realize you just paid Beverly Hills prices in a city where the biggest landmark is a 24-hour donut shop. Worth it? Absolutely. Will I be eating cup noodles for the next week? Also yes.
Verdict: Azabu is the sushi spot Whittier doesn’t deserve but desperately needed. If you’re still going to the conveyor-belt place down the street after eating here, I’m afraid we can no longer be friends. 9.5/10 — would sell a minor organ to come back tomorrow.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing happy hour and excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First time here and it met our expectations. It has a very romantic and luxurious atmosphere. The sensory experience was warm and elegant inside. Dim lighting, gentle music, and stylish decor. Food was delicate deliciousness in every bite! So many subtle flavors excellently combined to delight my tastebuds. We started with an Azabu Old Fashion and Lemon Drop Martini....perfectly crafted and served. For appetizers, we enjoyed: Wagyu Dumplings and Spicy Garlic Edamame. For our mains: Toro Uni sashimi (incredible!), and Salmon sashimi. Spicy Tuna and Albacore rolls and the Denver Wagyu Carpaccio (with Hot Stone). Desert: Ube Japanese Cheesecake! If you are looking for that perfect night out, enjoying delicious food in a warm romantic setting, you won't miss here. I will definitely be coming back!
Everything about this place was great except the chairs felt to low tothe table. Had to sit forward the hole time.
Food an drinks were fire !!
Definitely will try to make it a monthly visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an experience- from the moment we entered, to the time we left everything was perfect. The menu can appear costly, but it is worth it for the quality and quantity you are receive. Recommendation's: sashimi pizza, spicy garlic edamame, keto roll, azabu crunch roll and the geisha and matcha cocktails
Good food good drinks good atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I can't believe we've lived in Whittier for nine years and only just discovered this amazing restaurant last night. The service and food were impeccable. It felt like having a personal butler—before we even thought of needing something, the staff had already taken care of it. Every team member was so attentive and on point! We've never tipped as high as 30%, but we were so satisfied with the service that we felt they truly deserved it. Now, let's talk about the food. The Charred Spanish Octopus was so good that we had to order a second one. Perfectly cooked, not chewy, and seasoned just right. The Azabu Crunch and the Special Crunch also hit the spot, so delicious that we finished them in under 10 minutes. The Denver Wagyu was as impressive as its presentation. They torch it right at your table, and the meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The Wagyu Dumplings were also excellent, though they are $6 apiece. The cocktails, Pretty Ricky and Cherry Blossom, were strong yet refreshing. You barely notice the kick until it sneaks up on you. For dessert, the Ube Japanese Cheesecake was the perfect ending to such a lovely dinner, with just the right balance of sweetness and a touch of tartness from the berries. Overall, this experience was a solid 11/10. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance of relaxing, classy, and hip, making it ideal for date night or a group outing. Highly recommended!
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