MICHELIN Guide USA
Osawa
- 77 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91101, USA
- 50 USD • Japanese
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MICHELIN Guide USA
Osawa
- 77 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91101, USA
- 50 USD • Japanese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
This restaurant is a utility player offering everything from lunch specials to sushi, but the real star here is the outstanding shabu shabu—available only at the counter, where iron cauldrons bubble with a variety of exceptional broths. Each is accompanied by a bowl of accoutrements, including several types of greens, two kinds of noodles, rice and tofu.
If soup isn’t right for the season, opt for the crave-worthy sushi. Sample rich bluefin nigiri gently glazed with ponzu, or the off-menu battera (pressed rice with pickled mackerel)—a house favorite. Service is swift, with food arriving quickly to the counter or well-spaced tables. For those in a rush however, adjacent and fast-casual The Delicatessen by Osawa is definitely worth a visit.
