Japon Bistro
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 744-1751
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- North Mentor Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sushi 2007
- Hours:
- Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9:15pm
Message from Japon Bistro
Enjoy modern Japanese cuisine in the heart of Pasadena.
- Lunch and dinner
- We cater
- Vegetarian menu available
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Editorial Review for Japon Bistro – by Randi Schmelzer
In Short
With its earth-toned wood floors, bonsai trees and colorful tapestries, this bistro-style dining room is stylish. Diners sit at the crowded sushi bar in back or at private tables along the side wall. Along with ample sushi and sashimi options, the large menu features several varieties of miso soup and assorted cooked entrees, including the Super Power bowl, a combination of barbecued eel, tuna, garlic chicken and mountain vegetables over brown and white rice.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValidation is available for the Mentor Avenue garage, just down the block and across the street from the Ice House comedy club.
What to DrinkJapon Bistro has one of the most extensive sake and soju menus in Pasadena. Your server can explain the nuances and recommend appropriate food pairings or suggest a house-specialty cocktail.
User Reviews for Japon Bistro
04/20/2008 Posted by Nancy4290
Ate at Japon Bistro April 2008 and had a fresh and delicious meal. We mostly selected the speciality items off the fresh menu, Kampachi, Spanish mackerel, premium California roll made with fresh crab, ankimo and more. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable - kept our water and tea glasses fill and answered all questions. The ambiance of the restaurant was welcoming and friendly. We lingered for several hours and were not bothered. We met the owner when we were leaving who asked about our meal and seemed genuinely interested. My friend had a beer - and even with that the entire bill was only $68 - which was really a pleasant surprise. High value for the money and a lovely evening. The restaurant front is very unassuming, as had been mentioned on other reviews - which was good to know ahead of time. Also only street parking, which was not a problem and free. Only down fall was the bathrooms - which were just short of filthy. The bathrooms are in an alcove between Japon Bistro and another restaurant next door....and when I mentioned this to one of the restaurant staff she rolled her eyes and lamented how difficult it was to keep them clean. They looked like a truck stop and were not in keeping with the attention to detail of this restaurant.
Pros: Great food and very fresh
Cons: Filthy bathroom
04/11/2008 Posted by abadz
My husband and I LOVE Japon Bistro - it is our favorite Friday night treat! The sushi is not only incredibly fresh but it is delicious. You must have the SEA BREAM if you go, it is out of this world. All of the rolls are amazing - the target roll and lobster roll are a few favorites. Sometimes service can be a bit slow, so don't plan on rushing through your meal to make a movie or event. The wait staff is so friendly and attentive, too.
Pros: fresh sushi
Cons: sometimes slow service
