Japon Bistro

The sushi was excellent. Unique rolls that i fell in love with instantly! The service was superb and the atmosphere was welcoming. Ive gone to many sushi places, about 10-15, and this by far tops all!!! This place knows their stuff. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Pros: Everything. Cons: Nothing I can think of. more

While I have found the service to be spotty at peak times, overall, this is a highly recommended japanese restaurant. The sushi is fresh, and the presentation not pretentious. Best crunch roll I've ever had was prepared here. Lunch specials are inexpensive, quality, and fast. But if you have time to spare, sit at the bar, and the chefs will prepare whatever you like. Pros: FRESH AND FAST; GREAT SELECTION OF DISHES; UNIQUE ROLLS Cons: PARKING AND ACCESS more

We eat out at least 7 times a week. And we love sushi! It is hard to beat Japon Bistro. The restaurant is very inviting, the staff is friendly and attentive and the food is great. The fish is very fresh and they often have choices that are to find in other well-know sushi bars. Also, they have the best sake selection east of Santa Monica! Pros: fish, ambience Cons: parking more

It's a enjoyable small Jap restauarnt with good quality fish! more

Very slow service. We need to wait long time for food and even the bill. more

the ambiance of the restaurant is nice and romantic but that's about it at this sushi restaurant. the fish was of average quality, so if you can forego the decor of a sushi bar i would go to a different place to get the same quality of fish for much better prices. plus the sushi/sashimi variety is limited (trust me i've worked in the sushi business). the worst part of my dining experience was the service. the staff couldn't even communicate with each other correctly and the server argued with us and basically called us liars. definitely pass this place by b/c the only thing thats stellar about japon bistro is the decorations and that's about it. Pros: decor Cons: service, overpriced for sushi more

Suprisingly, there were only 3 tables occupied when we walked in on a Saturday night in central Pasadena. The little fountain and green tea colored walls were calming and inviting, but immediately I was wondering about the ""yet affordable"" claim. A Philidelphia roll was $12 and tea, $1 (normally complementary). My Japon roll was five pieces the size of teacup saucers and was a grand old, tasty mess. The drink menu was mainly exotic saki, and my selection proved to be quite good - a highlight. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and mushroom entree which was polite to the palate, and almost apologetic in lack of flavor. The meal (2 rolls, 2 pieces of shrimp, one entree, one cocktail, 2 teas) set him back $60!!!!! Not for the artist's wallet. Maybe a nice place to impress a client, a visiting relative, or a date with a heart condition. Pros: upscale Cons: not that affordable more

When it comes to the food and sake, it easily ranks with the best. But the atmosphere is probably unmatched. It seems to always be busy. Whether its a subdued tuesday evening or the upbeat live entertainment on thursdays and fridays, this place has a mood for you. Just pick your day. Sometimes I want to just chill and chat with friends and other times I just want to listen to the music. I have a choice, and in either case the food is always great! Come on different days and find what suits your mood. I did. Pros: Succulent Food, Upscale Ambience, Friendly Staff more

Nice atmosphere, good food for a decent price. Fresh and tasty is their motto. Great place to eat. more

Sushi chef personally selects from the fish markets daily best. Specializes in fish found only in Japan with correct texture of the rice. Sake selection is outstanding and the ambience is cozy. Staff is very friendly and attentive but on a recent busy night, service was a bit slow. Pros: Best Sushi Chef, great sake selection, friendly management Cons: slow serve when busy more

The worst service ever. The manager was hostile, arrogant and rude. I'll never go here again. more

if i could drink cold sake everywhere, i'd be a happy camper. JB has one of the best sake lists on the whole area. They have sakes i haven't seen since NYC's famous Sakagura (sake club) restaurant. for the real sushi afficianados, chef ""Ichi"" prepares a wonderful albacore salad, as well as my favorite, salmon carpaccio. and my date was most impressed with the ginger creme brulee for dessert! Pros: sake list, sushi, seating Cons: parking more

They have quite extensive selections of sushi and sake. Ordered the tuna sashimi, yellowtail and albacore. They were all delicious and fresh. The chicken teriyaki came out good, although personally I would have prefered breast meat. The parking can be tricky but shouldnt be an issue if one was to look for a decent sushi bar. Pros: fresh, sake list more

We haven't had better sushi since we moved to Pasadena 4 years ago. We had to go to the Valley before, but now we can stay home and eat great Japanese cuisine. Pros: Sushi, service, food more

The service is exceptional, the sushi is extreme. This hidden Shushi Bar and restaurant on Colorado & Lake is a dream come true. No driving downtown or to the Valley or west LA for great Shushi. I've seen this place for about 5 months, but never went in. Big mistake, the chef at Restaurant Halie recommended it to us, am I glad he did. If you love shushi you will love this place. The owner is always there to greet you. The staff is wonderful and the chef is as good as it gets. Pros: Great Shushi, Great Service, Great Food Cons: , Hard to find more