30 Best Japanese Restaurants near Pasadena

“Great food , nice staff, very good chef,“

“We have a wonderful dinner at Akira Ramen. Will be back..“

“We had a wonderful dinner here. Michel and Kitt were serving us, and they were kind and made the dinner special. The food was great, and it's definitely a place I have passed on the road many times without noticing and I wish I found this place sooner. I will be back many times in the future. Thank you for the amazing experience we had“

“Me and my daughter had a beautiful shared experience here and this is now one of my favorite if not my favorite!!!! And the waitress is an amazing artist!!!!“

“My wife and I lost power & heat before Christmas so we had to spend the holidays out of the house with our 5 week old daughter. We ate Christmas lunch/dinner at SHIKA sushi &ramen and it was awesome! They really saved the day for us. We are usually 4-6 rolls feasters so thought we’d just start with 3 and go from there. 3 was plenty! The rolls were massive and delicious. The service was great. Poor lady had to fill my water like 10 times. And they sealed the deal with a free piece of cheesecake! Entire meal came in about $50! Highly recommend you go check them out! Cheers!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five-Star Review

Teriyaki House in Annapolis, MD was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was perfect—they were playing the Army–Navy game, had holiday music going, and the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the season, which made it feel warm and welcoming.

The location and view are excellent, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes.

Most importantly, the food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations.

Between the festive atmosphere, great service, excellent value, and incredible food, Teriyaki House is a place I would absolutely return to and highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in Annapolis.“

“Sexy jalapeño my favorite! If you haven’t tried…… try it!!!“

“Kelly and team here are top notch- immediately feel welcome and receive amazing hospitality as soon as you walk in the door. Food is consistently delicious. One of our favorites in Annapolis.“

“The food and service is excellent. The wait staff is attentive. They gave us a free appetizer as a palate cleanser and free mini assorted cheesecake desserts. The sushi is awesome. My son had the TripleSushi Deluxe (soup, salad, and sushi were delicious). The rest of us ordered Paradise, Rock and Roll, Yama, and the Goldfish Rolls. All were fresh and tasted awesome. They also have sake, plum wine, and Japanese sodas. Yama Annapolis is a truly Japanese restaurant in food as well as culturally. A must dine while you’re in Annapolis.“

“Let's be clear- from the food to the customer service, this place is 5+ stars. A great example of how they care about the customer was from yesterday, where it was clear I was going to have make several trips out to my car with the food I had. Instead off just moving on to another order, one of the staff said she would help me out and bring my food to my truck with me. That's true customer service. I greatly appreciate it. 5+ stars.“

“I enjoyed my meal from here. I ordered the beef and chicken combo with mixed vegetables and steamed rice. The protein was great though it was a little too oily. The veggies were good too though they did add oil to them too. Overall, the food was good for the price and the portions.“

“This is my husband and I’s second time trying out this place and it is delicious! I ordered the chicken bento box and that teriyaki sauce with the rice and crispy chicken is just the perfect combo along with everything else that comes in the box. My husband loves the volcano roll as well!“

“the sushi lunch special is perfect and the all youncan eat sushi also general.house is in the top 3 in maryland and definitely top 2 in anne arundel County“

“Our experience was amazing here tonight. The staff was exceptional and super polite as well. The food was just a plus! We will definitely be back. Coming all the way from Colonial Beach, Virginia.“

“Great food, great wait staff. Been going there for years and it's only gotten better over time.“

“Food is subpar and the only place I have ever encountered that makes you pay for any yum yum sauce. Most places give you a small cup with your meal then charge you for any extra…“

“Excellent hospitality and food!!“

“My first time here and the food was excellent and the waiter made sure we always had drinks. We will be back.“

“Great sushi! The salmon roll and tuna roll both include avocado (not listed, but very appreciated) and there’s no markup on the price. In fact, it’s the cheapest, freshest tasting sushi I’ve had in Annapolis. Very surprising for food court sushi.

Oh, and it’s FAST! Can’t believe you can get sushi this good in 5 minutes flat.

I haven’t tried the spicy rolls, but if you like normal raw fish sushi, this is the best tasting and the best price.“

“Well yesterday I was craving Asian food. Since my go to spot (American Asian) has changed hands and the food has really declined I've been looking for a replacement. Well I think I may have found it. I got a bento box from quickway. For those of you that dont know what a bento is it is sorta like a sampler. It had spring rolls sushi steamed cabbage lo mein and dumplings. The food was good. The best part is all that food was $12. Way to go Quickway“

“This place is great if you're looking for sushi and bento boxes at a decent price. I highly recommend the Rock and Roll sushi roll. They can be a little stingy with their yummy sauce, but most place a stingy with sauce these days. My wife and I come here frequently, this is the spot for us.“

“The Yummy Roll❤️ Everything about this place is EXCELLENT“

“If you ever find yourself at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), do yourself a favor and stop by Gachi Sushi across from Gate A9. I ordered the Triple Delight Roll, and it was incredible. It was beautifully presented, fresh, and packed with flavor. The avocado and spicy drizzle were perfectly balanced, and the textures were spot on. Service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, even in the middle of the busy terminal. Special shoutout to Budi, the general manager who’s been there for 14 years! His pride in the food and service truly shows. I’ll definitely be back. Whether you’re craving sushi before a flight or just looking for a great airport dining experience, Gachi Sushi is a must-try. Highly recommended! 🍣✈️“

“Amazing friendly staff members. Food great nice cozy atmosphere 🍣🍰✨“

“Nagoya never disappoints.“

“By far my favorite takeout place in the whole state of MD. The food is always amazing, warm and plenty. I'd recommend any of their hibachi dishes but their Chinese dishes are great too. The bento sets are perfect and I always have leftovers. The owner is very kind and sweet. We get food here every other week!
P.S. Try the vegetable tempura, you won't regret it!“

“Plenty of parking in a well lite Towne center. Restaurant is capable of accommodating large groups & separate checks are available. The menu is suitable to appease carnivores, pescatarians & vegetarians. The food portion & flavor was below average based on the cost. Beware that a 18% gratuity charge will be applied in the bar and grill area. Nicely decorated establishment with clean restrooms. Services offered were sub-par.“

“Wonderful experience and delicious food!“

“I'm from NY/NJ and can be pretty critical of food from out of state. However, the food here exceeded my expectations. The service was above average and the atmosphere was great. I tried to visit again over Labor Day weekend, but it was packed and I know why! This is definitely a place I'll visit again when in town.“

“Dining in is a great experience with friendly staff and a relaxing mostly quiet atmosphere. The chicken, steak, sushi, noodles vegetables everything is great. If you get just take out that's great too. I always get the orange chicken (which i cant find a place that has better Orange chicken) with fried rice vegetables, Wong tong soup and chow mein. Never had anything I didn't like and my wife loves them too. The hibachi style chicken and steak are great and the shrimp is cooked perfectly with the tails trimmed off. Sushi is prepared carefully and just everything ive had off the menu has been delicious and the servings for the price are great.“