Japanese Restaurants in Pasadena, CA

Compare Japanese restaurants in Pasadena

9 of the 16 places in Pasadena publish their opening hours; 9 are open on Sundays and 5 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

On weekdays the earliest to open is Mako Bowl (11:00 AM), and the last to close is Gyu-Kaku (10:30 PM).

For comparison, across California the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.

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Our guide to Japanese restaurants in Pasadena

Japanese restaurants include sushi bars, ramen shops, izakayas (casual drinking spots with small plates), teppanyaki grills where chefs cook at the table, and specialists in tempura, udon, katsu or yakitori. Many sushi restaurants also offer cooked dishes and bento boxes, so there is something for diners who do not eat raw fish.

At a sushi bar, sitting at the counter lets you watch the chefs and ask what is freshest that day. Omakase – leaving the selection to the chef – is the most traditional way to eat, while rolls with sauces and toppings are an American innovation that most menus now feature heavily.

Opening hours

Based on 9 Japanese restaurants in Pasadena with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. 100% are open on Sundays, 100% are open seven days a week and 56% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 126 menus from Japanese restaurants in California, the median item costs $14.00; half of all priced items fall between $8.95 and $18.95. The most common menu sections are Sashimi, Appetizers, Salad, and Appetizer.

Services

Of 710 Japanese restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 99% list “dine-in”, 94% list “delivery”, 85% list “accepts reservations”, 81% list “good for kids”, 78% list “high chairs”, and 76% list “takeaway”.