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Best Sushi In Pasadena Ca
Pasadena punches well above its weight for sushi, offering everything from revered traditional izakaya counters to sleek modern favorites.
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Osawa
Founded by Sayuri and Chef Shigefumi Tachibe, Osawa is an Old Pasadena benchmark celebrated for spotless seasonal sushi, otsumami small plates, and shabu-shabu. Order the sushi combination special paired with a blue crab hand roll, or sit at the shabu counter to mix sashimi courses with hot pot. The dining room is intimate and buzzing, so expect a wait at peak hours, running at $$ ($35–$45 a head) for exceptional quality.
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Sushi Enya
Revered across Los Angeles for top-tier fish sourcing and creative, sauce-accented compositions, Sushi Enya delivers an elevated Japanese dining experience right on Colorado Boulevard. Must-orders include the seared salmon truffle nigiri, Santa Barbara uni, and the signature spicy salmon lemon roll. The space is moody and polished, fitting squarely in the $$$ tier ($55–$85 a head) and making it one of the top date-night spots in the city.
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
Famous for Chef Kazunori Nozawa’s strict philosophy of warm, loosely packed rice paired with cool, melting cuts of fish, Sugarfish delivers a famously dependable set-menu experience. Order "The Nozawa Trust Me" for a seamless progression of sashimi, nigiri (tuna, salmon, albacore, sea bream), and warm blue crab hand rolls. The South Lake dining room is minimalist and fast-paced, operating walk-in only at $$ ($35–$50 a head) with service charges included in place of tipping.
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Sushi Roku
Set inside One Colorado's brick-lined courtyard, Sushi Roku pairs traditional sushi technique with California and Latin flavor influences in an upscale, energetic lounge. Standouts include the yellowtail diced chiles, bluefin toro carpaccio with truffle soy, and the deluxe sushi combination plates. It draws a lively crowd for dates and group dinners in the $$$ tier ($50–$80 a head), with three hours of free garage validation available.
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Matsuri Restaurant
A long-standing neighborhood classic along Green Street, Matsuri is beloved by locals for no-fuss, traditional sushi craft and comforting homestyle Japanese fare. The top order is the Deluxe Chirashi bowl or the Matsuri Gozen set, both loaded with pristine sashimi cut to ideal proportions over well-seasoned sushi rice. The vibe is warm and unassuming, delivering unbeatable value at $$ ($25–$40 a head) with convenient dedicated parking behind the building.
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