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Where's the best Japanese food in SGV?

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Locals' current top pick for japanese in SGV is Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights, followed by iWagyu in Monterey Park and Mikiya in Temple City. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

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#1iWagyuMonterey Park · Japanese · $$$★ 4.9

"iWagyu is a premium Japanese-style wagyu BBQ spot in Monterey Park where servers help grill your meat, with set menus starting at $64 per person and a la carte options going up to…"

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#2KaguraMonterey Park · Japanese · $$$★ 4.4

"Slightly pricier Japanese comfort-food spot."

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#4Gram CafeMonterey Park · Cafe · $$★ 4.3

"Gram Cafe in Monterey Park is all about the souffle pancakes, thick, jiggly, and worth the hype. They can take up to sixty minutes on weekends so order them early."

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