Just Discovered Such Amazing Japanese Food in Pasadena!? đŁâ¨
Went with friends this weekend to try Ichimaâa super popular but still under-the-radar Japanese spot in Pasadena. Every single dish blew me away! Not only was the plating gorgeous and Instagram-worthy, but the flavors were creative and exciting! The menu has so many unique items you wonât find at typical Japanese restaurantsâit just keeps getting better the more you eat~ đą Sakana Sashimi (15 pieces of thick-cut sashimi) We were stunned when it arrivedâeach slice was so thick you couldnât eat it in one bite! Super generous portions, a great variety of fish, super fresh with no fishy tasteâthe rich, buttery flavor was incredible~ đ Chirashi Bowl (12 pieces of sashimi over rice) So much sashimi you canât even see the rice! Besides sashimi, it comes with eel, crab stick, salmon roe, sweet shrimp, tamagoyaki⌠So much varietyâevery bite is interesting! Perfect if you want both raw fish and rice. đ Sammy Salmon I loved this one! Crispy wonton skin topped with fried salmon, drizzled with sauce and garnished with cilantro and onionâsweet, spicy, and tangy. So appetizing and full of texture! đ Yellow Sunset Seared yellowtail with orangeâsurprisingly amazing together! Light, refreshing, and not heavy at all. Great as a starterâthe flavor is super bright and clean! đŽ Sushi Taco So cute! Crispy fried seaweed as the taco shellâone with spicy tuna, the other with salmon and flying fish roe. Crunchy outside, tender insideâso flavorful and creative! đą Bento Combination (Teriyaki Chicken + Teriyaki Beef) Perfect for a lunch bento! I picked two main dishesâboth beef and chicken were grilled to perfection. Comes with rice, salad, and gyozaâa full and satisfying meal! The vibe inside was nice tooâsoft lighting, clean space, and it felt like a popular spot for dates and birthdays. We even saw a birthday celebration at the next tableâsuch a warm atmosphere! Parking was easyâlocated in a plaza with plenty of spots. Overall, Ichima isnât just about great foodâthe whole experience was comfortable and enjoyable. Great for hanging out with friends or a nice dinner date! Really good value for the quality~ Have you been to Ichima? Whatâs your favorite creative Japanese dish in LA? Share your recommendations below! đđ #Ichima #PasadenaEats #CreativeSushi #JapaneseCuisine #SashimiLover #ChirashiBowl #SushiTaco #BentoBox #DateNightSpot #HiddenGem #FoodieFind #MustTry #FreshFish #GoodVibes #CozyDining