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Osawa

Osawa

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
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9.3/10
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    Devin M.
    "Sit at the sushi bar and have some amazingly creative, fresh sushi."(2 Tips)
    Thomas M.
    "Great lunch menu - try the chirashi and udon."(2 Tips)
    Sean K.
    "Shabu bar."(2 Tips)
    Steff B.
    "Peppered duck breast & sweet miso eggplant = fantastic combo."(2 Tips)
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  • Thomas M.heart icon on user image
    Thomas MAugust 6, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The duck breast is phenomenal. Shabu is delicious and the sashimi is great too. Great lunch menu - try the chirashi and udon.
  • Ivan G.heart icon on user image
    Ivan GudovOctober 29, 2017
    Bento box is quite large and included miso soup, sashimi, spicy tuna roll, steak, baked salmon and a bunch of other thinfs. That and dragon roll that we ordered were really fresh and delicious!
  • Lindsey W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey WarrenJanuary 24, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Sit at the shabu-shabu bar for a fun & delicious experience. The chefs are super friendly and the excellent sushi is a bonus!
  • Johnnie G.
    Johnnie GuzmanApril 2, 2020
    We popped in for lunch with a friend and loved this small friendly restaurant. We both had breakfast, which was incredibly yummy, and the quality of the sausages superb!
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannApril 25, 2021
    Fantastic sushi in Pasadena (it might be the best in town). Really extensive menu and you can’t go wrong with anything. So fresh and delicious.
  • Eric Jaehwang K.heart icon on user image
    Eric Jaehwang KimDecember 1, 2019
    Bento box + Chirashi bowl for 2 people, and sesame penna cotta as a desert! ❤️
  • Jackson E.
    Jackson EstelleMarch 31, 2020
    this is an amazing place. it turns into a club at night with great and amazing atmosphere. i loved the music so much, i recommend to book in advance as it gets crowded
  • Casey T.
    Casey TaylorAugust 13, 2015
    The albacore volcano roll was insanely delish. As was everything else! The yam brulee dessert was super different and super awesome! Highly recommend.
  • Lina A.heart icon on user image
    Lina A.May 28, 2015
    Curry rice with pork cutlet is soooooo good! Fried potato with yuzu aoili and my beloved jodori karaage. Cold sake selection is very nice also.
  • Devin M.heart icon on user image
    Devin MooreSeptember 21, 2016
    Sit at the sushi bar and have some amazingly creative, fresh sushi. One of the best ever.
  • Sean K.heart icon on user image
    Sean KrankelOctober 30, 2016
    Curry. Or black cod. Or sushi. All delish. Make a reservation otherwise you ain't getting a spot at the Shabu bar.
  • Steff B.
    Steff BarrosJuly 6, 2013
    Peppered duck breast & sweet miso eggplant = fantastic combo. Great house hot sake as well. Also, did they just play The National? Thoroughly impressed.
  • Johnheart icon on user image
    JohnOctober 21, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Sushi here is top notch!
  • Dan F.
    Dan FleischerJanuary 31, 2016
    Great sushi carpaccio. Wonderful for a fun dining night with friends
  • Edsel Z.
    Edsel ZawelFebruary 26, 2020
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  • Kelley L.
    Kelley L.September 8, 2016
    Very delicious, very fresh sushi!
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    🌸March 13, 2023
    It’s just amazing! The best food, very fresh fish and oysters!
  • Neel H.
    Neel HajareJanuary 11, 2021
    Beef curry with chicken katsu was good. Skip the chicken karage though
  • Jonathan S.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan SnookJune 2, 2018
    Enjoyed the chef’s plate. Good food but not mind blowing. Would totally go again, though.
  • Amanda O.heart icon on user image
    Amanda O'ConnorAugust 20, 2014
    Sushi is awesome! And so are the sushi chefs!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 30, 2015
    Great sashimi, simple menu.
  • Jassim A.heart icon on user image
    Jassim AhmadJune 16, 2018
    Bento is enormous and great value
  • Forrestheart icon on user image
    ForrestNovember 8, 2015
    The Spider roll is top notch.
  • Jordan H.heart icon on user image
    Jordan HusneyJuly 6, 2018
    Cold zarusoba is wonderful on a hot day
  • daniel n.
    daniel noNovember 17, 2021
    Best sushi
  • Eric N.heart icon on user image
    Eric NakagawaNovember 28, 2014
    Pork Katsu curry. 👍
  • Devin M.heart icon on user image
    Devin MooreSeptember 21, 2016
    EVERYTHING
  • Karlyn
    KarlynDecember 29, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Uni sushi and Bento
  • Mayely L.
    Mayely LiceaFebruary 3, 2017
    a great place
  • Artin Y.
    Artin YarijanianJune 19, 2017
    Closed every Monday!
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