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Where's the best Japanese food in the SGV?
Sushi and ramen have their own lists. This is everything else.
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The short answer
Locals' current top pick for japanese in the SGV is Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights, followed by Kaijin Sushi in San Gabriel and iWagyu in Monterey Park. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.
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"If you are looking to splurge on yakiniku, Yakiya in Pasadena might be the move."
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"Japanese spot in Pasadena. Ramen."
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"Japanese spot in Pasadena. Japanese."
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"A longtime Pasadena institution serving Chinese-American and Chinese-inspired dishes."
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Order: Premium Tempura Bowl
"Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr is the Pasadena outpost of a Torrance tempura favorite, run by a Peruvian-born chef who trained in Japanese cooking in Japan."
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