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Sushi Roku - Pasadena

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Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.

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Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (626) 683-3000

  • Website

    https://www.sushiroku.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Hiroshi Shima

  • Catering

    Please contact our Director of Catering, Sales and Special Events, RuthAnne Gibson at (310)-271-6000 ext. 113 for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    We can only accommodate for parties no more than 6 guests, per LA County guidelines.

  • Location

    33 Miller Alley Pasadena, CA 91103

  • Neighborhood

    Pasadena

  • Cross street

    Colorado Blvd.

  • Parking details

    3 hour validated self-parking is available at One Colorado (at Fair Oaks) and valet parking is available at Colorado and Union for both Lunch and Dinner.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    We hadn’t been here in a LONG time, my husband and I had our first date here and we both remember having a great time with great food and drinks, albeit pricey (about 10 years ago). But yikes has this place gotten VERY expensive but fell flat on quality, we have fined at many upscale sushi bars and don’t mind paying for A+ sushi, but this was not that, priced very high (presuming quality would be top notch) but it was not, it was very mediocre food. Our server seemed like he couldn’t care less that we were there or if we enjoyed our experience. We wanted some help with recommendations, and was not helpful. We ate uni (excellent), gensai roll (eh), some other mediocre roll, yellowtail chili app (eh), and spicy tuna hand roll (also meh), and a yellowtail hand roll (also meh). When it came time for dessert, we were definitely interested but I was still eating and said not at this moment (cuz I was eating) and then a few minutes later we were brought the check…. (??!!!!???) very disappointed, no acknowledgment of my husband birthday, we ended up having dessert up on Colorado at salt and straw which was the best thing about the night. VERY disappointed with Sushi Roku, won’t be coming back.

  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Having dined here before I was really excited for the sashimi but I was disappointed with the flavors.

  3. CK

    ChrystolK

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In our opinion, Jiro is the best sushi chef we’ve ever known. He creates culinary magic! Dining with him omakase style is always a treat.

  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience2

    Over expensive food, food was just okay. Not much taste. Drinks was bad. Over charge. Noisy and service was so so.

  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Very disappointed. We’ve been to Sushi Roku many times for omakase. Omakase is both a testament to the skill of the sushi chef and to the freshness of the fish. We’ve never been disappointed ever. In the past it was always a special experience. Okay Tonight I asked for omakase again and it was very different from what I’ve experienced before. Basically it was chef’s choice of 7 pieces of nigiri sushi. Good but not the omakase I was expecting. In omakase, every piece is prepared just for you at the perfect temperature; it is impolite to let it sit for too long. This time a full plate of nigiri sushi was plopped down in front of each of us. No conversation with the sushi chef and he prepared the sushi such as it was, with his back turned. This was definitely not omakase. I’m unaccustomed to omakase served this way, all at once Super disappointed. Chalk this one up to post-Covid menu adjustments, I guess. I’m not sure I’ll be back for omakase again.

  6. PF

    PasadenaFoodie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service2ambience5

    Service was slow and very inattentive. However the food was amazing

  7. G

    Geester

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy dining at Sushi Roku Pasadena. Brian(mgr) and Lance( server) keep us coming back. They always provide the best customer service. Food is always great and plated nicely. Ambiance is nice. Great casual dining, or for a fun date night. It’s busy for a reason!

  8. FS

    FrankS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an amazing dinner for my daughters birthday. They were very busy but still made sure to give us great service.

  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience.

  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    Their quality of sushi has gone down

  11. N

    Natasha

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibes and good is delicious Great for a date

  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The food was good, it was pretty busy. You definitely need a reservation if you want to eat here

  13. BA

    BriannaA

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service!

  14. LP

    LauraP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good sushi, and a fun place for a date night. It is a little pricey, but the atmosphere and vibe compensate for that.

  15. DW

    DouginWilliamsburg

    Richmond

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Honestly one of the best meals to be had on the Left Coast. We love this venue, the people, the service, the FOOD, the owner/manager etc. It’s all just perfect and the meal is beyond description. Best Sushi Period!

  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience5

    Food quality for the price was very low. My gf and I eat sushi from fine dining like Nobu to local mom/pop restaurants and the quality from Sushi Roku was definitely sub par. We tried 4 specialty rolls and had some sushi pieces and sadly the only thing that was appetizing was the sushi pieces, which no chef could really ruin. I didn’t want to complain because our server was excellent and I know it wasn’t a representation of his work, so we paid our bill, tipped well, and left. But in all honesty, if you’re going to charge $20+ per roll, please put some effort in standing out from the rest because what we ordered tasted like sushi purchased from a local grocery store.

  17. CB

    ChristianB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sushi Roku , is a great restaurant , amazing food will continue to come...

  18. JD

    JDean

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The fish is always fresh and the service is always top notch.

  19. CG

    CraigG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We accidentally discovered this place last Halloween...I was able to be a walk in with no problem...Simply put...this place is amazing...great drinks...great sushi...great tempura...great kid's meals / the chicken boat was awesome...I ate half my daughter's LOL...Great service too...give it a try

  20. t

    tahoegrlin626

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved our dinner at Sushi Roku especially the truffle edamame, fried Brussel sprouts and matcha cocktails. And of course the fish.

  21. JD

    JDean

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service and fish quality are nearly always top notch...and we eat here quite often.

  22. MC

    MarissaC

    Birmingham

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sushi Roku is always our go to restaurant for our date night as they continue to surpass themselves with the amazing food and service. We tried the Izakaya Feast, and oh was it outstanding. Will definitely do it again and highly recommended.

  23. V

    Valine

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the nicest restaurants we have ever been to and also one of the best sushi places I’ve ever tried. We had never been here but with all the research I did, this place won and I’m so glad we did. The food was delicious and fresh and amazing quality. We will absolutely be back

  24. B

    Bex426

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great fresh sushi and cool wine, great service! Can't wait to come back!

  25. MS

    MelissaS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved our dinner at Sushi Roku! The food, the service and the overall experience was terrific! I can't say enough good things about Sushi Roku!

  26. HD

    Happy2Dine

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    It was my husbands birthday, so we wanted to go out for a special family dinner. They sat us right away and acknowledged his birthday which was nice. Service was quite slow to get our sever to make a first appearance, which was a bummer since there were still empty tables inside. We ordered quite a bit, the Hamachi Serrano is amazing! We ordered 2 orders of Hanabi (crispy rice with spicy tuna) and the rice was like hockey pucks. Super disappointing considering the size and price. It was generally very hard to get anyone’s attention for items we needed or to order more. Our server never acknowledged my husband’s birthday until after we paid, and I said something. The food was excellent with the exception noted, but service was really unimpressive especially for how much you spend.

  27. t

    thehausmen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Place, for any type of special Occassion, Continue to visit.

  28. KP

    KristinP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was so good! Flavors were amazing and our server Christina was top notch. Will be back again soon!

  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    Sushi is like super market quality

  30. AH

    AdrienneH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was so nice! The staff, the food and waitress were excellent. I will be back!

  31. K

    Kits

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We ended up with the last seating and while food was amazing we deff rushed through dinner as it felt like the whole shop was closing around us

  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and service was exceptional. I will be back soon.

  33. M

    M5wife

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I always forget how loud it is here... if you are having a meeting better to sit in the patio! The service is always on point even when busy. LOVE the food. Get the Toro Carpaccio and Wagyu Sushi (but order them last, or nothing else will taste as good)!!! The family always orders the Spicy Tuna Hanabi... great flavor. If you want your dishes spaced out and not too many at one time, be sure to ask to phase it a bit, that helps!

  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good customer service.

  35. LZ

    LisaZ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and friendly service!

  36. L

    Laura

    Denver

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Family traveling to Pasadena. Been here several times and enjoy the food and drink options.

  37. MV

    MaryV

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambience, rocks, fire, water. Baked crab fresh, delicious Our favorite edamame with truffle oil. Service attentive Abit highly priced. Sat immediately on time with reservations

  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful dinner with great service while the restaurant was very full. Great ambience and will look forward to returning.

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Agree with other reviews regarding food orders not arriving properly. Came to eat on a Sun evening. My dish came out 30min after initial order and second dish for my guest came out 45 minutes later and when this hot dish came out it was cold. Ambiance was great but service was not that great on a day restaurant didn’t seem that busy. Was afraid to even order anything else due to how long things were taking.

  40. NM

    NatashaM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, amazing service!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

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You can order delivery directly from Sushi Roku - Pasadena using the Order Online button. Sushi Roku - Pasadena also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Sushi Roku - Pasadena also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 683-3000.

Sushi Roku - Pasadena is rated 4.7 stars by 1092 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Sushi Roku - Pasadena

33 Miller Alley Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Colorado Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Pasadena

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    3 hour validated self-parking is available at One Colorado (at Fair Oaks) and valet parking is available at Colorado and Union for both Lunch and Dinner.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Hiroshi Shima

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

    https://www.sushiroku.com/

  • Phone number

    (626) 683-3000

  • Catering

    Please contact our Director of Catering, Sales and Special Events, RuthAnne Gibson at (310)-271-6000 ext. 113 for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    We can only accommodate for parties no more than 6 guests, per LA County guidelines.

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