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Matsuri has been a family favorite for years - a quality family-owned restaurant. The owners are from Japan, if that’s a useful heuristic for you. Their food is always delicious, and I find their tempura in particular, is wonderfully crispy and light. We ordered the Matsuri boat, and the variety (it includes teriyaki chicken, Tonkatsu, tempura, and sushi) as well as portions are generous. I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed their homemade croquettes as well. The service is attentive, warm and polite, which explains why there are so many regulars. I always look forward to visiting, and can’t wait to go again.

First time customer. Service was good. Food was tasty. Atmosphere was friendly. Recommendations for a better value... tempura udon would have been much better with 4 shrimp instead of 2 and a few more slices of vegetables. The sushi rolls should have less immitation crab filler with more and larger slices of fish. The menu should indicate how many pieces each roll has. This is simply a comparison and observation to other favorite sushi houses I go to. The AYCE sushi is not offered anymore. The food is not a good value for the money. Will not return!

Sushi places live or die based on how the rice is prepared. The fish plays a secondary role to the rice itself. This place knows how to prepare sushi rice and I would think it is a closely guarded family secret. The ginger does not appear to be from a mass market supplier. It has faint green edges in some places. Wasabi is pungent almost hand ground. To be located in Pasadena of all places, what a surprise. Nice local place for credible sushi.

How kind and friendly! Everyone was so welcoming :) we got chirashi and lunch special (pork katsu with crab rolls). The price was reasonable and they were VERY filling! The thick-cut sashimi felt very fresh and the variety was good. So nice to have such a homey, mom and pop restaurant specializing in authentic Japanese food. Check out their delicious Japanese food! Gambate to the Matsuri people!