The best Japanese in Pasadena

4 Japanese spots in Pasadena that critics recommend and that aren't part of DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Osawa

Japanese·Pasadena·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
On 1 list

Ramen Tatsunoya

Ramen·Pasadena·$$$$
Seen inTime Out
On 1 list

Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

Japanese·Pasadena·$$$$
Seen inT
On 1 list

Wa-Iro

Japanese bakery·Pasadena·$$$$
Seen inT

Made by Avi Goldman

An independent guide to Los Angeles restaurants that aren't participating in DineLA. Recommendations come from published best-of lists (LA Times, The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, LA Mag, and more). Not affiliated with DineLA or Discover Los Angeles.