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Osawa
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Seafood
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Osawa is Pasadena's exemplary Japanese eatery, helmed by famed Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe, is a true delight. Tachibe helmed the illustrious Chaya group of restaurants in L.A. for over 30 years,... Read More
Osawa is Pasadena's exemplary Japanese eatery, helmed by famed Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe, is a true delight. Tachibe helmed the illustrious Chaya group of restaurants in L.A. for over 30 years, finally moving on to open his family-centric Osawa in the heart of Pasadena. Working with his wife Sayuri Tachibe and their children, too, the chef has let his imagination fly in this casual neighborhood place. Standouts include the Yellowtail Carpaccio with Garlic Jalapeno Ponzu; the Ahi Tuna Tataki with avocado and popped rice; and any of the perfectly fried tempura dishes. We let Chef Tachibe and his family choose their favorites for us and every dish was truly spectacular. He even has sushi and rolls that will surprise and delight lifelong lovers of those Japanese specialties.
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Address:
77 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-683-1150
Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5pm-9:30pm
- Fri-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5pm-10pm
Website:
theosawa.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Pasadena's Best Restaurants, Seafood: "Choose your dishes from the Osawa Daily Specials menu for the freshest, most mind-bogglingly good Japanese delicacies you have ever eaten."
- Best for Pasadena's Best Restaurants, Seafood Because: This family-run Japanese restaurant makes you feel right at home, then serves up some of the best sushi, sashimi and cooked seafood dishes in town.