Most reviewed Japanese authentic restaurants in Pasadena, United States to visit (Updated April, 2024)

Most reviewed Japanese authentic restaurants in Pasadena

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Pasadena through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 30 places from Japanese authentic restaurant category.

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Yoshiharu Ramen

Ramen restaurant

Traditional Japanese ramen soups are prepared in a sleek, modern strip-mall storefront.

$ $$$

4.40 (853 reviews) (~46.34 km from centre)

Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Torrance

Ramen restaurant

Japanese counter-service joint with outdoor seating, serving ramen & gyozas, plus sake & beer.

$ $$$

4.60 (810 reviews) (~38.26 km from centre)

Rascals Teriyaki Grill

Fast food restaurant

Casual counter-serve spot serving Japanese teriyaki & curries, plus burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches.

$ $$$

4.50 (809 reviews) (~40.15 km from centre)

Gyu-Kaku

Authentic Japanese restaurant

🫤 We got the standard course for two people. While the food was good and the service exceptional, the sticky floor, sticky sauce bottles and filthy bathroom really took away from the experience. For that price, things should at least be clean. Our waitress is the primary reason it got as many stars as...

$$ $$

4.20 (750 reviews) (~42.43 km from centre)

Yoshinoya Glendale

Restaurant

Fast-food-style Japanese chain serving rice bowls with beef, veggies & more, plus soups & salads.

$ $$$

4.00 (662 reviews) (~10.24 km from centre)

Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Little Tokyo

Ramen restaurant

Understated Japanese eatery turning out a variety of ramen soups, plus dumplings & other bites.

$ $$$

4.50 (589 reviews) (~14.16 km from centre)

Izakaya Takasei

Japanese restaurant

Cozy tavern offering Japanese small plates, beer & sushi, plus traditional tatami-mat seating.

$$ $$

4.40 (538 reviews) (~37.96 km from centre)

Ohshima Japanese Cuisine

Sushi restaurant

Simple nook known for its fresh seafood & omakase, plus other creative Japanese fare, beer & wine.

$$$ $

4.60 (470 reviews) (~46.11 km from centre)

Menkoi Ya Ramen

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I have visited this establishment, in the middle of May 2022. The meal, that I have ordered was delicious, and well-made. It was a ramen noodle soup. Of course, the place was packed, since it was a Friday evening. However, the wait time to get seated was not long. The prices were not on the expensiv...

$ $$$

4.30 (437 reviews) (~39.59 km from centre)

Otafuku Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Compact, low-key sushi spot dishing tempura, Japanese entrees & housemade noodles.

4.50 (432 reviews) (~33.39 km from centre)

Tabi-ji Japanese Cuisine

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 This place is the greatest. We drove up from San Diego to enjoy their meals. No one has Sukiaki that tastes as good as theirs and the portions are ample. The Miso soup is also outstanding. I don't know their secret, but don't change it.

$$ $$

4.70 (419 reviews) (~48.21 km from centre)

KUMI KO

Japanese restaurant

Cozy Japanese restaurant with a terrace offering snacks, sushi & ramen, plus teriyaki dishes.

$$ $$

4.80 (395 reviews) (~29.76 km from centre)

Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi restaurant

Sushi, sashimi & izakaya-style grilled snacks served with sake in a casual setting with a patio.

4.50 (331 reviews) (~34.47 km from centre)

Tsubaki

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Neighborhood izakaya showcasing seasonal small plates, noodle specialties, dumplings & drinks.

$$ $$

4.50 (286 reviews) (~12.92 km from centre)

Love Ramen (Palmdale)

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 🍤 🥦🧅The Veggie Tempura was some of the crunchiest and tastiest I've ever had!!! 🍜🥤The soup was pleasant and fresh. ❤️ 💙 Loved it!

$ $$$

4.50 (265 reviews) (~48.27 km from centre)

Ichimiann

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Unfussy eatery preparing traditional Japanese soups, noodles, rice dishes & fish.

$ $$$

4.60 (259 reviews) (~38.42 km from centre)

Yoshiharu Ramen

Ramen restaurant

👍 This place is great. The ambiance and decorations here are cool. Good music at the right the volume. Fast, friendly service The lights could be a smidge dimmer but it was fine. The appetizer we had was delicious!! The fried mashed potatoes are worth a try. The ramen broth and noodles were very fla...

$ $$$

4.20 (244 reviews) (~42.76 km from centre)

Hana Haru Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Laid-back bistro with a sushi bar serving creative seafood rolls & traditional Japanese dishes.

$$ $$

4.50 (194 reviews) (~35.53 km from centre)

Anzu

Fried chicken takeaway

👍👍 Tasty fried chicken better known as karaage in Japanese. The crust is very flavorful with seasoning. I like the karaage burger best with the jalapeño ranch aioli. Fries are seasoned. What is really great is that there is ample parking in the lot next door, which is really key in the Sawtelle neighbo...

$ $$$

4.70 (192 reviews) (~29.99 km from centre)

Sushiya

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 Absolutely cute inside feels so home like 🥰🥰 staff is wonderful. If you knew the owners of Big Sky, you'll be happy to know these owners are family friends of theirs and Big Sky owner did retired. Food is amazing like always. Highly recommend you come here.!!! Also I LOVE the music they play make...

4.50 (142 reviews) (~30.43 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Japanese authentic restaurants in Pasadena, United States