Japon Bistro
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 768-3063
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
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