Sushi Enya Pasadena

regis kwong

A friend suggested this spot for a double date night, and wow... just wow. I officially know what actual good sushi tastes like now. The fish here is incredibly fresh, but can we talk about the rice? Because that’s what truly makes or breaks sushi. It was so flavorful, had the perfect hint of vinegar, and the texture was spot on, not too mushy, not too hard. A few highlights from our night: • The Rolls: They are huge! Seriously, they're long enough that you could easily share one between two people. • Lemon Roll: Absolutely awesome and so refreshing. • Yellowtail Hand Roll: Fantastic quality. • Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice: A total must-try. Highly, highly recommend ordering this! Beyond the food, the vibe inside is great—very lively with that bright, clean Japanese restaurant feel. The service was also absolutely impeccable from start to finish. For parking: Just park in the nearby street garage. It’s only $1 for the first 90 minutes, which is a total steal for Old Town Pasadena. Love this place, we will definitely be back!

Oxana Z

Guys, what’s with the chip-thin rolls? Honestly, it feels like a cheap marketing move to make you think you’re getting more for their overpriced sushi. Both rolls were completely overpowered by sauce. The service and atmosphere were great, but I wouldn’t come back. There are much better spots at this price point.

Stephen

Delicious sushi. Every single piece was delicate, fresh, and melted in my mouth. Skip the rolls, the nigiri are the real stars of the show. Putting a fresh new shine on authentic standards. (Almost too fresh--I wanted the mackerel to be more salty and fishy.) Their daily sake recommendation was so tasty too--bright and warm without being sweet.

Jeff Barrow

Just moved here a few weeks ago and have already been twice. The sushi and rolls are amazing. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient. A great place to eat.

Marilu Pagoni

Some of the best oysters I’ve had in LA! Overall good place, and I definitely recommend it. It’s pricy, but so worth it. We chose to sit at the “bar”, which meant we weren’t able to order sushi rolls. But getting to see the chef prepare your food in front of you is a great experience!