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Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Sushi Roku Pasadena has transformed the traditional sushi bar experience into a complete dining affair. Guests can enjoy their visit at the sushi bar, one of the hand-made bamboo dining tables adjacent to a trickling waterfall, or escape to the garden patio overlooking the courtyard. Sushi Roku's vast and colorful menu features an array of fresh California sushi, luscious salads, specialty appetizers and hot entrees. Our full service bar offers a variety of hot and cold sake as well as asian martinis and an extensive wine list.
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(34)
- fit for foodies(33)
- romantic(27)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- hot spot(21)
- good for groups(16)
Sushi Roku - Pasadena Reviews List
Review 1 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Best Sashimi
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Their Sashimi with diced chiles are the best. They give great service, the decor is awesome. My mother is very picky but she loved this place and the food although I have not known her to like Japanese food, sushi or sashimi, for that matter."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Sushi!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First off, I would like to say that the sushi was excellent! The sushi was very fresh and served beautifully. The restaurant is hard to find if you have never been there before because it is inside an outside shopping area. And a GPS is no help. It would be nice to have that explained on their website and have suggestions where to park. (Valet is best and easy to find once you know how to do it)
The hostess was not all that friendly and it did take forever to get my check. (not really a big deal)
I did love the decor and atmosphere of Sushi Roku and the sushi chefs were all very friendly. I would certainly recommend Sushi Roku to true sushi lovers!!!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Be sure to tell them its a birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My boyfriend and I went here and I got us reservations via Open Table and let them know it was his birthday before hand and they ace through!
The hostess wished him a happy birthday and so did our server! Loved that. Then after our dinner, they served us a lava cake (which is his favorite, he was like "How did they know? Did you tell them anything?) and on the plate it said happy birthday Eric in chocolate cursive. By far the best experience we've had there ever. And we come for any special occasion that we can!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service! Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service! Great food and atmosphere."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This used to be one of my
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but the past two visits were disappointing... Food and service were definitely sub-par irregardless of the price."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food, especially the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing food, especially the specials. Always great service. We have dined here several times and it never dissappoints."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Most excellent dinner at this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Most excellent dinner at this consistently excellent spot!"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our Waiter was very helpful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our Waiter was very helpful and gave some excellent recommendations."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love this place! One of my
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place! One of my favourites in Pasadena. They have quiet tables if you want to be romantic.
Try the old-style popcorn shrimp, and don't miss the ginger-lychee mojitos..."
Try the old-style popcorn shrimp, and don't miss the ginger-lychee mojitos..."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had several appitizers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had several appitizers for dinner. They were very interesting and delicious. I would go again."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Sushi!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Exceptional sushi! Delish.
The presentation of all dishes were incredible.
The front of the house was timely with our seating. We had reservations and we were seated immediately."
The presentation of all dishes were incredible.
The front of the house was timely with our seating. We had reservations and we were seated immediately."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love their sushi, eggplant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love their sushi, eggplant and tempura shrimp dishes!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loud. Sushi with some novel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loud. Sushi with some novel approaches."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good sushi good fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun place good food
Great place for fun sushi"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2004
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply delicious. We try to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply delicious. We try to try something new each time but it makes it difficult since I want to have the things I've eaten before."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Japanese food. Sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent Japanese food.
Sushi chefs are very creative"
Sushi chefs are very creative"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2003
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 17 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group consisted of 5 and we all had a great dinning experience; our plates were all amazingly tasty!Kudos to the manager for accommodating our table move request, making our evening a complete success.Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thank you to the waiter that
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thank you to the waiter that went out of his way to meet our request and fix what could have been a ruined anniversary!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the Dine LA Menu which
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the Dine LA Menu which made dinner a steal at $35 a head for a 3 course meal. Two of us really enjoyed the sushi but one of my dining companions, an avid sushi eater, thought differently. He ordered asking a lot of questions about what the chef recommended and ordered off the regular menu. His take was that it was lovely fresh fish but the place was more about the scene in Old Town Pasadena & overpriced. He also thought that the signature rolls the restaurant offered were hybridized offerings each with there own special topping or garnish; therefore geared more for people who don't eat a lot of sushi. His seaweed salad was definately over dressed...a pool of dressing at the bottom of the bowl. The quality of the fish, superb!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sushi Roku - Pasadena
Based on the average of (59) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic