Osawa, Pasadena
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Osawa in Pasadena, and a couple call it top tier. One commenter says the atmosphere and food recall time in Japan, another says it is known for its shabu shabu, and another notes it has been around for over a decade. Not everyone agrees: one commenter calls it mid, and another found the food and service mediocre across two visits and will not return.
Address
Osawa, 77 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Murdoc1984 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Calls Osawa excellent; says its vibe and cooking evoke memories of Japan.
- Recommendsu/ADHDisthelife4me in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Wants Osawa added to the list, implying it belongs there.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic_Run_9377 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Agrees with the Osawa comment, calling it top tier.
- Recommendsu/ryantherippa in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025taste
Agrees; says they return there for birthdays and rate its shabu shabu highly.
- Recommendsu/Pasadenaian in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Says the restaurant has been around for years and is very good.
- Recommendsu/Foreign-Project7567 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Rates Osawa as top tier.
- Caveatu/betwizt in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Dismisses Osawa as mediocre.
- Caveatu/BAFUdaGreat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2025
Two visits left it underwhelming with mediocre food and service, so won't return; others' enjoyment is fine.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.