26 Best Japanese Restaurants in Glendale

“The atmosphere and the people were very nice. The food tasted very good. I tried the shrimp tempura udon the udon itself was very delicious and I enjoyed the fish flakes used in it only thing that I’m docking a point from food is it only came with two pieces of shrimp tempura.“

“A hidden gem in Montrose. Very good food, attentive service, reasonable price.“

“Amazing food and experience, servers were helpful and friendly especially because I had NO IDEA how to do this. You get water and spices/ sauces, meats and proteins and veggies, and make your own dish. So cool and the food was just incredible.“

“Truly the quintessential California teppanyaki experience. Felt nostalgic and fun and the food tasted amazing. The service was great and everyone working there seemed like they LOVED what they do. It was a pleasant surprise to see Mr. Mori as the host and running the place like the navy. A legend.“

“High quality, friendly service“

“Legitimately one of my favorite restaurants I've ever tried. I'm not even joking there's FRESH WASABI. The fish is so fresh. I got the chirashi don and I am so happy. Very much worth the stop. If I am ever in the area, I will be coming back, and perhaps will be making trips out to this place specifically. Wonderful service“

“We ordered Rose Teokbokki in first visit. I really loved it . Then we visited again to try the OG chicken Katsu and I really loved it. I would definitely go back for it. Portion size was very good for the price. Teokbokki size was huge. The service is very good .Very kind staff and customer friendly. I loved the ambience and the local Korean vedios running in the television which made me feel like I was in South Korea. The staff gave us miso soup as complimentary which I really appreciate. I would order it in my next visit as it was tasty. Overall I would definitely recommend for my friends and family.“

“Great place. Good food and friendly staff.“

“Just go and order Omakase. It is the sushi experience of your life!“

“Been coming here for about 6 years and it’s still my favorite poke spot. The fish is always fresh, the portions are great, and it tastes just as good as it did the first time I came. I’ve tried a lot of poke places around LA County and always end up comparing them to this place.

You can tell it’s family owned because they actually care about the quality and consistency. Nothing fancy, just really good fresh poke every single time. Definitely worth supporting local businesses like this.“

“I truly like Yaki’s and the way the food is prepared. If you’re under 21, you probably won’t notice much difference, and to be fair, the flavors are good. I’m writing this simply as constructive feedback — it’s completely up to you whether you want to act on it or not.

I still enjoy Yaki’s, but I only eat here a couple of times a year now because I personally have a harder time digesting some of the current ingredients.

The reality is that people in this area are willing to pay more for higher-quality beef and cleaner ingredients, especially in La Crescenta. The neighborhood has changed a lot — it’s no longer the same immigrant community it was in the 1990s with lower-cost housing. Today, it’s become a much more affluent area with higher expectations around food quality.

It’s also worth noting that La Crescenta locals have not traditionally supported fast-food style chains. Businesses like McDonald’s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s didn’t last here for a reason. Residents generally avoid fast-food quality and prefer better ingredients.

I genuinely believe Yaki’s could be even more successful and stand out for another decade and beyond by upgrading just a couple of things — better quality beef for the bowls and higher-quality (possibly organic) hot dogs for Bulldog. With that small change, this place could be next level for the area

See you the spring I am in a meh coma“

“Food Delicious Service excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hands down my favorite place to splurge for dinner. Sitting at the bar for piece-by-piece omakase is always such a great experience. They buy what’s best from the market for that evenings service so I’ve seen them run out of stuff, but that means everything you’re eating is incredibly fresh. Adventurous eaters will be rewarded with the best seasonal delicacies. I’ve sat and eaten for 2 hours and not been served the same thing twice, unless I requested it. Easily some of the best sushi & sashimi outside of Japan.“

“Food was amazing! The sushi cuts were premium, fresh, and beautifully presented. The Suntory Premium Malt on draft was super creamy and refreshing, and the yuzu highball had the perfect balance of sour and sweet. Honestly, it’s a little dangerous with how easy it is to drink.

Everything came out quickly, and my favorite dish of the night was definitely the chirashi. I’ve been to other Kopan Ramen locations, and this one easily stands out as the best. The overall quality and presentation of the food just feels like a step above the others.

Our server, Ahrah, was amazing as well. She took great care of us throughout the night and made sure everything was up to par.

I’d definitely go out of my way to come back to this specific Kopan Ramen location. Great food, drinks, service, and overall experience!“

“The servers were all friendly and helpful. The food is great!“

“I like this place. Premium rolls are delicious!!!!“

“Fabulous sushi! We come here often whenever we’re craving really good, fresh sushi.
We’ve brought so many friends and guests here, and no one has ever complained. The service is always great, especially considering it’s bar-style seating and they have to serve so many people at the same time. The food also comes out very quickly, and everything tastes so fresh.
Definitely try the hand rolls, especially the spicy tuna and spicy lobster! The rice cake is amazing, and the mushroom soup is so different and delicious.
Try to get a reservation if you're going weekends. It can get very busy and long wait.“

“Very nice atmosphere and good food.“

“Healthy seafood & friendly atmosphere“

“We had such a great time at Hikari Sushi! The service was amazing, Ji Woo & German were GREAT !! Very friendly and knew the menu really well and even made great sushi suggestions for us. Very upbeat and family friendly place and clean ! We will DEFINITELY be returning here again and again. They also have 20% off of rolls Monday- Thursday, which is great because the sushi is very fresh!“

“This is THE best restaurant let alone sushi restaurant in Montrose. The customer service is amazing, so well organized, and will make anything possible for you.

I've been here over a dozen times over the last 7 years because it's my Dad's favorite spot but I've been going more consistent this past year with my husband.

The fish is consistently fresh and flavorful. The rolls are made to NEVER fall apart and even their tempura rolls seem healthier than other restaurants.

We threw my Dad a 70th birthday dinner here with a total of 9 guests and the server Ken was 5 stars. He was always around if we needed anything while not being too over our shoulders. They held a cake for us also and had it ready for us after our food was finished.

I love this place so much and would recommend it to anyone who wants the best sushi in town!!!“

“Love their food.:) love the Spicy tuna roll“

“I heard about this place from theskedge.com so I decided to check it out! I judge sushi place by its Spicy Tuna roll because it is simple to make and one of my favorites. No, like I order it everywhere I go. This restaurant had one of my favorite spicy tunas in LA. Fantastic job. Other rolls were great as well :)“

“I grew up in Glendale so I known Mitzee’s for at least 15-20 years!! Your Chef AKA ( your cook ) has been there if not mistaken the same amount of time. Food taste and presentation has been the same since the first time I had it, their hot sauce it’s AMAZING! if you love spicy, if you don’t have high tolerance for spicy stay away or have just a little lol. I know leave in Downtown and when passing by Glendale I make it a stop…“

“Estuve de vacaciones en los angeles y fui con mi familia a comer a Osaca seafood y me pareció exelente la comida y muy agradable el lugar!!!“

“it's ok. even one of my order was not right. 😊“