Sushi Enya Pasadena

"I am probably not a great judge of sushi, but I enjoyed our visit to Sushi Enya a lot. The sushi was hands down the best I ever had, especially the albacore belly - food shouldn't be this good. Their servers were very nice to us too, and answered all our questions and helped us order. My wife and our niece really enjoyed the lemon roll, albacore fried onion roll and chef's #1 roll. My favorites were albacore belly sushi, bluefin tuna sashimi and yellowtail sashimi. We went there without any reservations, and waited outside before they opened. Parking wasn't too difficult. Overall a great experience, hope to visit this place again once we are in the neighborhood."

"Sushi Enya is a casual yet high quality Japanese restaurant. The restaurant is minimally decorated. A few propane-powered outdoor heaters was clustered on the side. The open kitchen, well, is a working kitchen. I made my reservation online and they only had “Experience” which was Omakase, charging $200 per person. I could call or walk-in for non-Omakase. I sat at the Sushi Bar and was served by a dedicated Sushi chef for the entire dinner. He was very professional, serious, and explained every dish. Other waitstaffs were also very attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful dinner. This has become my favorite Japanese restaurant in Pasadena."

"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!"

"I still daydream about Sushi Enya from time to time when I think about a premiere omakase experience. We have eaten here a few times. The first time was a la carte and we weren’t able to try certain things that you would only be able to try at the chef counter. It was still a pretty good meal, but this place excels when you trust the chef. They have raised the price over the years, but it is still one of the best sushi places in the San Gabriel valley and just as good as places you would find on the Westside."

"If I could give 6 stars I would! This is by far the best nigiri and sashimi I've ever had. It's clear there is an uncompromised level of care and sophistication with the ingredients they use. The types of fish we ordered I've had dozens, if not hundreds of times before, but they have never tasted as good nor had such a delicate texture. While the menu is relatively pricey, its evident you are getting exactly what you pay for with each and every delicious bite. The Maki was also delicious and expertly prepared. A massive roll skillfully packed and cut into 15 thin, perfectly bite sized pieces. Service was fast and friendly, and they have an omakase menu by the sushi bar (where if seated, you can't order Maki rolls). A definite must try for any sushi/ seafood fan."