Wa Sushi & Izakaya

Second time here and even better than the first amazing visit. Perfect omakase and service -- the staff and head chef were so kind. 😸

Great atmosphere with blooming sakura and bamboo. Chef and the server Hao were very attentive and accommodating to our needs. We left very satisfied with the amazingly fresh otorro and A5 Wagyu on our taste buds. They are a local gem that is a must try for sushi. Will be back as a loyal customer.

Best service. Food tastes fresh. And the presentation is beautiful. Reasonable prices. This is one of the best sushi restaurants. I've been this in this area. 👌 My kids loved it, too!

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: The quality of sushi is AMAZING!!! AMBIANCE: Noise level is average, can be dark in some areas. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual ORDERED: - crispy rice tuna - BBQ beef plate - omakase (we got a variety of sushi and it was amazing!!!) - oysters (fresh!) - tuna + uni handroll - blue crab handroll SERVICE: Service was exceptional!! PRICE: really depends on what you order but can quickly total $100+pp if you're ordering a lot of sushi. I still think the price is reasonable for the quality of fish! PARKING: the location of the entrance can be tricky as it's right at a busy intersection (near In n Out). There is a private lot, with only one way in and one way out. Food: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Venue: 4/5 stars

The Vuong

Great selections of premium sushi and wonderful service. Our server Jenny is helpful, gets us all what we needed. Delicious dishes.

Andrew Messersmith

Nice atmosphere, very friendly wait staff, good sushi, perfect place for a date. I’ve been to a lot of great sushi spots in the area but Wa Sushi has its own vibe; it feels a little more upscale without the high prices. It’s bigger than it looks on the inside too and the food’s great. I’m definitely coming back to try different rolls.

leslie t

I love eating their sushi rolls; the fish always tastes fresh and you can tell the chefs prepare each roll with care. I always ordered one of their WA premium rolls, I especially enjoy the red dragon and rainbow roll. The sushi rolls are also decently priced for the quality. Employees are friendly and the atmosphere is nice. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good sushi!

Kim Khoy

Great service and good, the staff were very attentive and nice. Recommended

Sam Chan

Great service, really fresh food and amazing vibe!

grace kim

Wanted to try a new Sushi place for a Sunday night date with my boyfriend and this placed popped up near me (Google search). This was previously Z Sushi (which I have never been to). Inside is very pretty 😍 💕 and gives very calm vibes ☺️ 😊 The service was wonderful 👏 the food was great 👍 we have a usual Sushi place in Pasadena. But Wa Sushi 🍣 is the new place for us. We will definitely go back, and invite our friends and family. Definitely give them a try.

Zach Maxey

This was our first time visiting WA Sushi & Izakaya and it won’t be the last. The waiting staff was exceptional from start to finish. They were very welcoming and attentive ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of excellent. The service was quick and efficient, with both food and drinks promptly delivered to my table. The staff's knowledge of the menu items, both drinks and food, was impressive. They were able to offer insightful recommendations and answer any questions I had, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening. Now let's talk about the food—the highlight of any dining experience. The Baja and Fantasy rolls were truly outstanding and quickly became my favorites. The combination of flavors and textures was a delight to the palate. The Pan Fried Pork Dumplings were another standout, perfectly cooked and bursting with delicious flavors. The Beef Teriyaki had a tantalizing sauce that enhanced the tender meat, leaving me wanting more. The Truffle Salmon Sashimi was a unique and delightful treat, with the truffle adding a touch of decadence to the delicate fish. The Seared Ahi Tuna was impeccably prepared, beautifully seared on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. The Mixed Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura provided a delightful crunch and were a perfect accompaniment to the meal. Finally, the Eggplant with Yuzu was a refreshing and flavorful dish that added a vibrant touch to the overall dining experience. Overall, our visit to WA Sushi & Izakaya was truly memorable. The atmosphere, with its relaxing music, cherry blossoms, candles, and water feature, created a serene and authentic ambiance. The service was exceptional, with friendly and knowledgeable staff attending to every detail. And the food was simply outstanding, with standout dishes like the Baja and Fantasy rolls, Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, and Truffle Salmon Sashimi. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience that combines ambiance, service, and delectable cuisine.

Kitty Pause

Second time here and even better than the first amazing visit. Perfect omakase and service -- the staff and head chef were so kind. 😸

Sheryl Okuno

Such a nice dinner restaurant. Pretty interior decorated with cherry blossoms. Staff are super nice. Food was really good. So much to choose from the menu. They offer lots of rolled sushi, although we didn't try them. Maybe next time when we go again. Baby chirashi bowl was totally filled with various sashimi and sushi rice. Miso soup was tasty. Overall, great food! Great decor. Definitely a must go for authentic Japanese food!

E Graze

We were very happy with the food and service. My sister had the Teriyaki Salmon and the serving had 2 pieces of salmon filets. The Teriyaki Beef I had was also generously plated. Yep, we had leftovers. Located on a busy portion of Garfield it was nice the place had its own parking lot.

Hana Lee

OMG you guys have to try this place 😍 SUNDAY in my lovely day I try to this place I am very lucky to my a day for I found this place. It is looks good inside and delicious foods make me so happy. Also it was very fresh sushi and sea foods. And the server very nice for serving. Thanks for give my beautiful day. 😍 I am sure I will be back.

Becks T

Great atmosphere with blooming sakura and bamboo. Chef and the server Hao were very attentive and accommodating to our needs. We left very satisfied with the amazingly fresh otorro and A5 Wagyu on our taste buds. They are a local gem that is a must try for sushi. Will be back as a loyal customer.

Elvia Cortez

Best service. Food tastes fresh. And the presentation is beautiful. Reasonable prices. This is one of the best sushi restaurants. I've been this in this area. 👌 My kids loved it, too!

Renee Lee

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: The quality of sushi is AMAZING!!! AMBIANCE: Noise level is average, can be dark in some areas. DRESS CODE: Smart Casual ORDERED: - crispy rice tuna - BBQ beef plate - omakase (we got a variety of sushi and it was amazing!!!) - oysters (fresh!) - tuna + uni handroll - blue crab handroll SERVICE: Service was exceptional!! PRICE: really depends on what you order but can quickly total $100+pp if you're ordering a lot of sushi. I still think the price is reasonable for the quality of fish! PARKING: the location of the entrance can be tricky as it's right at a busy intersection (near In n Out). There is a private lot, with only one way in and one way out. Food: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 stars Venue: 4/5 stars

A great environment with high quality Japanese sushi. We had 12 sushi orders because they have a promotion for sushi pieces, shashimi and beer. Sushi was so yummy and fresh they melting in our mouths. The yellowtail belly has a very nice umami aroma. The bluefin tuna is sweet and fresh. Some sushi has some ligaments within the meat I think this is a thing that I wish they can do better. Also, we ordered shishito pepper and hit sake. I like the music here it is very realxing and laid back. We will def return again.

This has not only been my go-to sushi restaurant recently but my recommendation for friends and family as a "must try." Every roll I've tried here has been amazing. Their entrées are delicious also. My go-to is always the toro uni bowl off of the omakase sub-menu. Everything is fresh, beautifully plated and the portion is just right. The service here is also consistently friendly. Ambiance is chill and intimate: I especially love the art and decor around the restaurant (keep an eye out for the woman yelling at a cat meme printed in sumi-e style painting).

A nice place to come and have good food with friendly service and a calm laid back environment. Sushi is fresh and hot plates are also well put together and flavored. There’s also always plenty of parking. Five stars!

nothemomma

A nice place to come and have good food with friendly service and a calm laid back environment. Sushi is fresh and hot plates are also well put together and flavored. There’s also always plenty of parking. Five stars!

Tracy Wong

This has not only been my go-to sushi restaurant recently but my recommendation for friends and family as a "must try." Every roll I've tried here has been amazing. Their entrées are delicious also. My go-to is always the toro uni bowl off of the omakase sub-menu. Everything is fresh, beautifully plated and the portion is just right. The service here is also consistently friendly. Ambiance is chill and intimate: I especially love the art and decor around the restaurant (keep an eye out for the woman yelling at a cat meme printed in sumi-e style painting).

Diana C

Excellent place. We tried the crispy rice, rattle snake roll, and sunset roll. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. The service is great, and the restaurant has a nice dining area with large TVs. Lots of parking, which is always a plus.

Either I’m broke or prices went up real high! Ordered mussel udon! Big portions but more soup than udon, flavor is ok 3.5/5 Cute decorations and plenty of different areas to seat!

The food is very good here. The sushi is excellent quality. I wish they offer combination plates or bento boxes. For example if you want teriyaki chicken and tempura you have to order two separate dishes. And each is a well sized portion. I’d rather get half the portion of each and combine it into one plate. There is a sushi bar with plenty of seating as well as tables all around. They take reservations which is nice if you have a large party. They have their own dedicated parking lot which is great. I would definitely come back again.

Y T

Either I’m broke or prices went up real high! Ordered mussel udon! Big portions but more soup than udon, flavor is ok 3.5/5 Cute decorations and plenty of different areas to seat!

Jose Baldonado

The food is very good here. The sushi is excellent quality. I wish they offer combination plates or bento boxes. For example if you want teriyaki chicken and tempura you have to order two separate dishes. And each is a well sized portion. I’d rather get half the portion of each and combine it into one plate. There is a sushi bar with plenty of seating as well as tables all around. They take reservations which is nice if you have a large party. They have their own dedicated parking lot which is great. I would definitely come back again.

We have been wanting to go to a restaurant that has yakitori and decided to try this one out. They have some cherry blossom decorations and some where even ready for Christmas. Our major issue was that my wife doesn't eat pork and the older lady (not our waitress) that brought out our food told her the pork belly was chicken. We asked her twice because it was hard to understand her as her native language didn't seem to be english. So my wife unknowingly ate pork. Our waitress seemed genuinely sorry but the older lady didn't bother to apologize. The spicy edamame was good and not spicy as my son ate a good amount of it. It is pricey for what it is as it was $110 for the 3 of us and we only had one soda to drink. The bacon wrap shrimp one was almost $6 for one shrimp. I'm not sure if we would go back. If the lady would have apologized maybe we would consider it more.

Eddie Martinez

We have been wanting to go to a restaurant that has yakitori and decided to try this one out. They have some cherry blossom decorations and some where even ready for Christmas. Our major issue was that my wife doesn't eat pork and the older lady (not our waitress) that brought out our food told her the pork belly was chicken. We asked her twice because it was hard to understand her as her native language didn't seem to be english. So my wife unknowingly ate pork. Our waitress seemed genuinely sorry but the older lady didn't bother to apologize. The spicy edamame was good and not spicy as my son ate a good amount of it. It is pricey for what it is as it was $110 for the 3 of us and we only had one soda to drink. The bacon wrap shrimp one was almost $6 for one shrimp. I'm not sure if we would go back. If the lady would have apologized maybe we would consider it more.