Kabuki

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3539 E Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

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(626) 351-8963
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Best

great variety to choose from first time there and was quite impressed with the food and the cost very reasonable. our guest had the sushi plates i had the specialty beef plate the...

Worst

I think the owners need to hire more waiters/waitresses; the hostesses are also very rude. In the restaurant's defense, the spider roll is very good, but unfortunately, that's th...

O.K., Not bad! 8/15/2004

Had dinner there one night with a bunch of friends, it was alright...not too crazy about the fishy smell (not that fresh?) We all had various types of sushi and some teriyaki chicken and beef. Overall, it's o.k., I couldn't say it's bad because it's not. But if you want sushi...well, I take this very seriously, read my rating about ""Noshi Sushi"" in L.A.! Pros: service more
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It's addictive 8/11/2004

I've been looking for good Japanese food for some time now and I finally found one. Don't let their half price fool you. Their food is a lot better than other over-priced, over-rated Japanese places. I go their at least 3,4 times a week. I can't stop craving for their fresh fish and especially their chilean seabass. Pros: good food, good price, good service more
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OK but not authentic Japanese 7/9/2004

I went there for lunch because I had heard the reputation from some people. I was shocked to find no Japanese staff working and dishes are not authentic Japanese. Taste, atmosphere and price are not bad for casual lunch. But please don't take it for real Japanese cuisine.. Pros: inexpensive, casual more
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HOT DEAL! 3/11/2004

I felt the price was well worth the food and the environment. There was no need for dressing up. I liked the place alot, and its always packed (which shows that the place is worth going). more
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Yes, a Korean style Japanese 12/11/2003

This is definately a Korean-based restaurant. So don't expect to be enlighted by Japanese culture and customs. The food is average. Since they offer a 50% discount (with 3 or more orders per person), they try to fill you up on rice. The sushi and rolls are decent for the discounted price. Nothing fancy or fresh! But it's a good atmosphere to bring your coworkers or classmates for a casual gathering. And the Korean waitresses are not as mean or as abrupt as the ones in K-town. Pros: parking, atmosphere, casual dining Cons: food, not authentic more
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Price 12/11/2003

Yep, the price is OK, but the service is lousy. It's a Korean-run sushi restaurant, so they are not speaking to you in Japanese, for those that sit at the bar. If you are into cheapness, there is another one just like this about a mile south on Colorado, it's cheaper, same type of atmosphere, called Gin Sushi. Definitely not a date place. more
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awsome! 10/24/2003

i love Kabuki! the atmosphere is very modern, the chefs yell hello is japanese, there's barely any wait time, the place is always crowed, they sing to you on your birthday, you can eat with that special someone and the check will be $35 bucks at the most, the sushi has more meat/fish than rice, and most of all:IT'S 50% OFF HALF THE MENU OF SUSHI!!! can't beat that! Pros: atmophere, food, inexpensive Cons: variety of sushi , parking (sometimes), need bigger menu more
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Korean Sushi no good 9/28/2003

I've been here multiple times; tried to give it a chance. It's very, very slow service and takes a long time to get your food. Too much vinegar in the sushi rice. Fish is mediocre, not very fresh. They were also running a ""Half-Off"" gimmick, but rather than honoring it, they forced us to order so many pieces of sushi that it turned out to be more expensive than going to a regular, full-priced dinner at other places. It's definitely not worth the long wait. This is not real Japanese sushi, it's Korean sushi, but that's not the main point: It was just not very fresh, service was bad, and it's just overrated. Cons: Long wait, mediocre fish, Poor service more
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Tempting but not organized 4/22/2003

The affordability and atmosphere is inviting, but the organization and staff are untrained and not professional. I do expect top notch 4 Star Service from a Sushi Bar, but when you order an appetizer, wait 20 min. then recieve all orders at the same time, with barely room to move on your table...that is messed up!! Just pure common sense, lets eat appetizers and then have the dinners in order, is that too much to ask. I always get this at Japanese Restaraunts, so maybe there culture does not understand the concept of appetizers being an ""Appetizer""....Entree served at a later time, but I guess I expect too much. Anyway, prices are well worth it, just don't overdo it, cause meals are enormous....unless your an avid buffet goer...voracious appetite, then go for it...ENJOY! Oh yes, beware of some Sushi Roll are not Half-Price, study the menu. Pros: Affordable, Decent Quality, Comfortable Atmospher Cons: Pushy Staff, Pricing Tricky, Felt Rushed more
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Rude Waitresses & SLOW 3/7/2003

My party & I have had to walk out of there twice for bad service. The waitresses couldn't be slower if they tried. Their manners seem to be lacking, also. Because of the great PR about the sushi, we have eaten there - only to find that the sushi was mediocre. There are far too many good sushi restaurants in Pasadena to waste your time and money here. Cons: Bad Service, Sushi is Mediocre more
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It was great!! 1/17/2003

I haven't been to kabuki for a long time. Because I didn't like the service. But last time I was there everything's changed a lot. They remodeled. It looks much more bright and modern. Also one of their waiter was attentive and nice. My friend and I really enjoyed fresh sushi. Even better they still keep their 1/2 price sushi! more
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Not worth the hype 12/12/2002

The service and food have deteriorated from what has gotten it acclaim. The waitress are rude and unattentive. The fish is not fresh, leaving the sushi very disappointing. Each time I decide I get reeled in because of the moderate price, I leave sorely disappointed and frustrated by the service. Cons: bad service, fish not fresh more
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I had better 12/5/2002

First time there for lunch w/ several other friends. Frankly, I dont care about the services, but the waitress could try a little bit harder to be at least a little more cordial. I serious don't get it why ppl give it good review. Did they just change their chef? The foods aren't really good at all. They don't even cut the rolls right!!! I guess this place is for ppl who had never taste authentic japanese foods. Pros: parking Cons: waitress, food more
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THE BOMB 11/21/2002

Kabuki Restaurant was an excellent sushi bar that has a variety of sushi and seafood. I would recommend it to anyone who loves sushi!!! Pros: good parking, friendly, great environment more
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Wow! Wow! Wow! 10/31/2002

Wow! 1/2 price sushi with good quality. Every time I visited, I always received wonderful service. I loved!!! Check it out. Pros: Inexpensive, quick service, friendly more
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50% off? 9/4/2002

Are you kidding? 50% off for the best sushi I've ever tasted? I really got the best value for my money. more
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you get more for what you pay for 8/31/2002

good value. the sushi's not bad at all. service could be a little more personal though. more
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Tasty 8/29/2002

Very Good, Great service and food, and Was seated promtply more
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good food 8/20/2002

great variety of sushi and drinks. good prices and immediate seating. more
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Best sushi deal in town! 8/13/2002

The BEST sushi deal in town. I frequent the Woodland Hills location. Service at the bar is great and the chefs are friendly, but I also agree that service at the tables is somewhat poor. Top quality FRESH sushi prepared by experienced chefs. The half price special keeps is a steal for this fresh and high quality sushi. I have paid two or three times more for much inferier quality at other restaurants. Pros: Price, Fresh, Quality Cons: Service at table more
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