Noda Restaurant
Noda Restaurant, located at 546 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, offers an exceptional dining experience with a blend of flavorful Japanese cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. Whether you're a regular visitor or trying it for the first time, the restaurant guarantees a delightful time with its well-curated menu and attentive service. Guests rave about the freshness of the dishes, particularly the sashimi, which is a standout. The sushi is expertly prepared, with popular choices like the Salmon Lover Roll and Cynthia Roll receiving high praise. For those who enjoy seafood, the soft-shell crab appetizer and grilled shishito peppers are often highlighted as favorites.
While the food is widely appreciated, some guests have mentioned that, for the price, they might consider other options that offer a bit more value for their money. However, many still find the overall experience worth the visit, especially considering the quality and presentation of the meals. The service is generally noted to improve quickly, even during busy periods, with some guests mentioning that they experienced a slightly slower start but were later impressed with the attention they received.
In addition to the sushi, the seaweed salad is another dish that has earned positive feedback, making it a perfect complement to the main dishes. Custom requests, like a grilled salmon without teriyaki sauce, are also accommodated well, showing that Noda Restaurant is dedicated to meeting customers’ specific preferences. Whether you're craving traditional sushi or something more adventurous, Noda delivers a satisfying dining experience, with dishes that are not only delicious but also beautifully presented.
Garlic Edamame
Steamed soybeans tossed with fragrant garlic and sea salt.
Edamame
Soy bean.
Fresh Oyster 4 Pieces
Four pieces.
Baked Mussels
Baked mussels typically include a topping of spicy mayo, garnished with masago, and a drizzle of eel sauce.
Crispy Rice
Comes with spicy tuna.
Halibut Mint
Deep fried halibut and mint leaf.
Yellowtail Collar
Shishito
Grilled or fried jap chili.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried Tofu.
Salmon Collar
Salmon collar, typically seasoned and prepared through grilling or baking, often accompanied by ponzu sauce for a harmonious blend of flavors.
Calamari Rings
Lightly battered and deep-fried, typically served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
4 Pieces Fresh Oyster
Four pieces of fresh oysters, typically served with a complementing sauce to enhance their natural flavors.
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Served with soup salad and rice
Soft Shell Crab
Soft shell crab, lightly battered and deep-fried, typically served with a ponzu sauce.
6 Pieces Gyoza Beef Dumpling
Fried or steamed beef dumplings.
Beef Teriyaki Dinner
Served with soup salad and rice
Salmon Teriyaki Dinner
Served with soup salad and rice
Tempura Dinner
Shrimp and vegetable.
Tonkatsu Dinner
Pork cutlet.
Gyoza Dumpling Dinner
Fried or steamed dumpling.
Sesame Chicken Dinner
Deep fried dark meat. served with soup salad and rice
Agedashi Tofu
Deep fried.
Chicken Teriyaki Dinner
Chicken Teriyaki served with choice of white or brown rice.
Noda Boat For 3 People
Chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, tempura, fried Gyoza, soft shell crab, California roll and sashimi.
Sushi Combo B
Eight pics chef's choice sushi and eight pics spicy tuna roll.
Sushi Combo A
Eight pieces chef's choice sushi eight pieces California roll.
Spicy Tuna Bowl
Spicy tuna over rice with miso soup
Chirashi
Mixed sashimi over rice.
Hoe Dub Bob
Chopped fresh fish with spicy sauce and rice.
Unagi Donburi
Baked eel over rice.
Sashimi Combo B
20 pieces chef's choice with rice.
Sashimi Combo A
12 pieces chef's choice with rice.
Salmon Skin Salad
Crispy Salmon Skin atop Fresh Greens
Seaweed Salad
Delicate seaweed strands with sesame seeds and cucumber slices, offering a refreshing and light texture.
Octopus Seaweed Salad
Sliced octopus and assorted seaweeds, lightly dressed with a sesame and ponzu vinaigrette.
Avocado Salad
Fresh avocado salad with crisp greens and a zesty dressing
Sashimi Salad
Tuna, salmon and albacore.
Cucumber Crab Salad
Cucumber salad with imitation crab meat.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy and flavorful salad with tuna, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of heat.
Cucumbers Salad
Thinly sliced cucumbers, typically marinated in a sweet vinegar dressing, garnished with sesame seeds.
Noda Salad
A carefully assembled blend of greens, potentially featuring unique Japanese ingredients, dressed with a distinctive, possibly house-made dressing.
Spicy Tuna Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish topped on spicy tuna.
Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish topped on California roll.
Spicy Stuffed Jalapeno Roll
Deep fried jalapeno with spicy tuna.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab.
Salmon Lover Roll
Salmon top at the spicy salmon with sliced lemon and yuzu sauce.
Cucumber & Avocado Roll
Cucumber and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, typically garnished with sesame seeds.
Spicy Salmon Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish on top of spicy salmon.
Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll
Crunch topped with spicy tuna roll.
Crunch Roll
Crunch topped with shrimp tempura inside.
Dragon Roll
Baked eel topped on California roll.
Cynthia Roll
Spicy tuna topped on shrimp tempura roll.
Lake Roll
Spicy langostino and imitation crabmeat. Spicy.
Dynamite Roll
Baked scallops, shrimp, clams on California roll. Spicy.
Popcorn Crawfish Roll
Deep fried langostino topped on California roll.
Philadelphia Roll
Deep fried roll with salmon and cream cheese.
Baked Crawfish Roll
Baked langoustines topped on California roll. Spicy.
AAA Roll
Avocado topped with albacore.
Crazy Roll
Deep fried roll with spicy crab and avocado. Spicy.
Barbara Roll
Inside : spicy tuna and spicy crab. Topped with avocado.
Spice Albacore Hand Roll
Albacore tuna, seasoned with a spicy sauce, wrapped in a seaweed cone with rice, cucumber, and avocado.
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Fresh Tuna with a fiery kick, wrapped in crisp seaweed.
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
Spicy salmon, cucumber, and sushi rice, wrapped in a nori sheet, forming a cone-shaped hand roll.
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll
Yellowtail, spicy mayo, and cucumber wrapped in seaweed, forming a cone-shaped hand roll.
Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll
Crispy shrimp tempura, avocado, and cucumber, wrapped in a seaweed cone with sushi rice.
Avocado Hand Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in sushi rice and nori, forming a traditional Temaki cone.
Tuna Hand Roll
Fresh tuna and sushi rice wrapped in a crisp seaweed cone, typically includes cucumber for a refreshing crunch.
California Hand Roll
Fresh crab and avocado rolled by hand in a crisp seaweed wrap.
Cucumber Hand Roll
Fresh cucumber wrapped in a seaweed cone with sushi rice.
Salmon Skin Cut Roll
8 pieces
Shrimp Tempura Cut Roll
8 pieces
Avocado Cut Roll
8 pieces
Tuna Cut Roll
8 pieces
Cucumber Cut Roll
8 pieces
California Cut Roll
Crab meat, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, often garnished with sesame seeds.
Spice Albacore Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spicy Tuna Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spicy Salmon Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spicy Yellowtail Cut Roll
8 pieces
Any 2 Items Box
Choose two options: beef, chicken, tempura, tonkatsu, sesame chicken, tofu, gyoza, fried gyoza, California roll, or sashimi. Served in a dinner box.
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Wakame Udon
Seaweed.
Vegetable Udon
Thick udon noodles in a flavorful broth with mushrooms, green onions, and a garnish of pickled plum.
Tempura Udon
Thick udon noodles topped with crispy tempura shrimp, assorted vegetables, and a savory broth.
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
Chicken Udon
Thick udon noodles in a savory broth with tender chicken pieces and garnished with green onions.
Udon With 8 Pieces California Roll
Udon noodle soup accompanied by 8 pieces of California roll, typically including imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and sushi rice wrapped in seaweed.
Beef Udon
Savory Udon Noodles Topped with Tender Beef in a Rich Broth
Salmon Egg Sushi
Salmon egg sushi, often known as ikura sushi, consists of marinated salmon roe served atop a small ball of vinegared rice, typically garnished with seaweed.
Mackerel Sushi
Sashimi-grade mackerel atop vinegared sushi rice, often accompanied by a hint of wasabi.
Shrimp Sushi
Shrimp sushi typically consists of cooked shrimp placed atop sushi rice, often accompanied by a hint of wasabi.
Smelt Egg Sushi
Smelt egg sushi typically consists of masago (smelt roe) atop sushi rice, possibly wrapped with a strip of seaweed.
Egg Sushi
Tamago.
Sweet Shrimp Sushi
Two pieces of raw sweet shrimp, amaebi, typically served over sushi rice.
Spicy Imitation Crab Sushi
Imitation crab mixed with spicy mayo, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, often accompanied by cucumber for a refreshing contrast.
Halibut Sushi
Halibut sushi typically consists of fresh halibut slices served on top of sushi rice.
Escolar Sushi
Escolar sushi consists of sliced white tuna, typically served over rice. This item may contain raw ingredients.
Eel Unagi Sushi
Grilled eel served on sushi rice, typically drizzled with a sweet unagi sauce.
Kampachi Sushi
Amberjack fish, typically served as nigiri with a small amount of wasabi between the fish and rice.
Octopus Sushi
Sliced octopus atop vinegared sushi rice, often garnished with a touch of wasabi.
Jumbo Scallop Sushi
Uni Sushi
Sea urchin atop hand-pressed sushi rice. Typically includes a hint of soy sauce and wasabi.
Fresh Oyster Sushi
Fresh oyster sushi typically includes raw oysters on pressed vinegared rice, often garnished with a hint of wasabi or a delicate sauce.
Yellowtail Sushi
Yellowtail sushi typically consists of fresh yellowtail served atop vinegared sushi rice, often garnished with a touch of wasabi.
Tuna Sushi
Tuna sushi typically consists of fresh tuna on top of vinegared sushi rice, often accompanied by a small dab of wasabi.
Albacore Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Salmon sushi consists of sliced raw salmon atop vinegared sushi rice, typically accompanied by ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.
Uni Sashimi
Fresh sea urchin, typically served in thin slices.
Octopus Sashimi
7 pieces
Any 2 Item Box Dinner
Served with choice of two items.
Salmon Sashimi
7 pieces
Yellowtail Sashimi
7 pieces
Escolar Sashimi
7 pieces
Albacore Sashimi
7 pieces
Kampachi Sashimi
7 pieces
Halibut Sashimi
7 pieces
Jumbo Scallop Sashimi
7 pieces
Eel Unagi Sashimi
Bbq.
Tuna Sashimi
7 pieces
Steamed Rice
Soft and fluffy white rice, cooked to perfection.
Ginger
Pickled ginger, commonly served as a palate cleanser with sushi.
Sushi Combo A
Eight pieces chef's choice sushi eight pieces California roll. It comes with miso soup
Sushi Combo B
Eight pics chef's choice sushi and eight pics spicy tuna roll. It comes with miso soup
Sashimi Combo A
12 pieces chef's choice with rice, miso soup
Sashimi Combo B
20 pieces chef's choice with rice and miso soup
Unagi Donburi
Baked eel over rice.
Hoe Dub Bob
Chopped fresh fish with spicy sauce and rice.
Chirashi
Mixed sashimi over rice.
Spicy Tuna Bowl
Spicy tuna over rice with miso soup
California Cut Roll
Crab meat, avocado, and cucumber, wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, often garnished with sesame seeds.
Spicy Tuna Cut Roll
8 pieces
Avocado Cut Roll
8 pieces
Cucumber Cut Roll
8 pieces
Salmon Skin Cut Roll
8 pieces
Tuna Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spicy Salmon Cut Roll
8 pieces
Shrimp Tempura Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spice Albacore Cut Roll
8 pieces
Spicy Yellowtail Cut Roll
8 pieces
Tuna Sashimi
7 pieces
Eel Unagi Sashimi
Bbq.
Jumbo Scallop Sashimi
7 pieces
Halibut Sashimi
7 pieces
Kampachi Sashimi
7 pieces
Albacore Sashimi
7 pieces
Escolar Sashimi
7 pieces
Yellowtail Sashimi
7 pieces
Salmon Sashimi
7 pieces
Any 2 Item Box Dinner
Served with choice of two items.
Octopus Sashimi
7 pieces
Uni Sashimi
Fresh sea urchin, typically served in delicate slices, offering a unique taste of the ocean.
Tempura Udon
Thick udon noodles topped with crispy shrimp tempura, assorted vegetables, and a savory broth.
Wakame Udon
Seaweed.
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
Udon With 8 Pieces California Roll
Udon noodle soup, typically includes a clear broth and soft, chewy noodles, accompanied by 8 pieces of California roll containing imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber.
Vegetable Udon
Thick udon noodles in a savory broth, topped with mushrooms, green onions, and pickled ginger.
Chicken Udon
Thick udon noodles with tender chicken pieces in a savory broth, garnished with green onions.
Beef Udon
Savory Udon Noodles Topped with Tender Beef in a Rich Broth
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu.
4 Pieces Fresh Oyster
Fresh oysters, typically served with a complementing sauce, such as ponzu or cocktail sauce, and a garnish of lemon.
Yellowtail Collar
Salmon Collar
Salmon collar, typically grilled or broiled, often accompanied by ponzu sauce for a harmonious blend of flavors.
Crispy Rice
Comes with spicy tuna.
Shishito
Grilled or fried jap chili.
Soft Shell Crab
Soft shell crab lightly battered and deep-fried, typically served with a ponzu sauce.
Halibut Mint
Deep fried halibut and mint leaf.
Fresh Oyster 4 Pieces
Four pieces.
Garlic Edamame
Steamed soybeans tossed with fragrant garlic and sea salt.
Baked Mussels
Baked mussels typically include a topping of spicy mayo and are garnished with masago, scallions, and sometimes a drizzle of eel sauce.
Calamari Rings
Deep-fried calamari rings, typically accompanied by a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Edamame
Soy bean.
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Served with soup salad and rice
6 Pieces Gyoza Beef Dumpling
Fried or steamed beef dumplings.
Albacore Sushi
Escolar Sushi
Escolar sushi features slices of white tuna over sushi rice, typically served raw.
Yellowtail Sushi
Yellowtail sushi typically consists of fresh yellowtail on top of vinegared sushi rice, often enjoyed for its delicate flavor and texture.
Salmon Sushi
Sliced raw salmon atop vinegared rice, typically served with ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.
Tuna Sushi
Tuna sushi consists of fresh tuna atop a bed of sushi rice, often accompanied by wasabi, soy sauce, and pickled ginger.
Uni Sushi
Sea urchin served atop sushi rice, typically includes two pieces per order.
Mackerel Sushi
Sashimi-grade mackerel atop vinegared sushi rice, typically includes a touch of wasabi.
Octopus Sushi
Sliced octopus atop sushi rice, often accompanied by a dab of wasabi. Served as two pieces.
Fresh Oyster Sushi
Fresh oyster sushi typically includes raw oysters on sushi rice, possibly accented with a hint of wasabi or a light sauce.
Eel Unagi Sushi
Grilled eel on sushi rice, typically accompanied by a sweet unagi sauce.
Jumbo Scallop Sushi
Halibut Sushi
Halibut sushi typically consists of a slice of fresh halibut atop a compact bed of sushi rice, often enjoyed for its mild, sweet flavor.
Kampachi Sushi
Kampachi sushi typically features thinly sliced yellowtail, served over sushi rice, often garnished with a touch of wasabi between the fish and rice.
Egg Sushi
Tamago.
Spicy Imitation Crab Sushi
Imitation crab mixed with spicy mayo, typically includes sushi rice and seaweed, rolled and sliced.
Shrimp Sushi
Shrimp sushi typically consists of steamed shrimp placed atop sushi rice, often accompanied by a hint of wasabi.
Sweet Shrimp Sushi
Sweet shrimp sushi typically consists of two pieces of raw sweet shrimp, amaebi, served on sushi rice, often accompanied by a deep-fried shrimp head.
Salmon Egg Sushi
Salmon egg sushi typically consists of sushi rice topped with salmon roe, often garnished with a touch of wasabi.
Smelt Egg Sushi
Smelt egg sushi consists of masago (smelt roe) atop sushi rice, often wrapped with a thin strip of seaweed.
Gyoza Dumpling Lunch
Fried or steamed dumpling.
Salmon Teriyaki Lunch
Served with soup salad and rice
Chicken Teriyaki Lunch
Served with soup salad and rice
Tempura Lunch
Shrimp and vegetable.
Agedashi Tofu Lunch
Deep fried.
Beef Teriyaki Lunch
Served with soup salad and rice
Sesame Chicken Lunch
Deep fried dark meat. served with soup salad and rice
Tonkatsu Lunch
Pork cutlet.
Any 2 Item Box Lunch
Served with choice of two items.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Nada Boat
Chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, tempura, fried Gyoza, soft shell crab, California roll and sashimi.
California Hand Roll
Fresh crab and avocado rolled by hand in a crisp seaweed wrap.
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Avocado Hand Roll
Creamy avocado wrapped in a cone of sushi rice and nori seaweed.
Cucumber Hand Roll
Fresh cucumber wrapped in a cone of seaweed and sushi rice, known as Temaki.
Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Tuna Hand Roll
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll
Salmon, cucumber, and spicy mayo wrapped in a seaweed cone, typically includes sesame seeds.
Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll
Crispy shrimp tempura paired with cucumber, avocado, and a hint of eel sauce, wrapped in a nori cone.
Spice Albacore Hand Roll
Albacore tuna mixed with a homemade spicy sauce, wrapped in a seaweed cone with rice, cucumber, and radish sprouts.
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll
Yellowtail mixed with spicy mayo, cucumber, and green onions, wrapped in a seaweed cone.
Spicy Scallop Hand Roll
Chopped scallop mixed with spicy mayo, cucumber, and masago, wrapped in a seaweed cone.
Crazy Roll
Deep fried roll with spicy crab and avocado. Spicy.
Crunch Roll
Crunch topped with shrimp tempura inside.
Baked Crawfish Roll
Baked langoustines topped on California roll. Spicy.
Barbara Roll
Inside: spicy tuna and spicy crab. Topped with avocado. Spicy.
Aaa Roll
Avocado topped with albacore.
Popcorn Crawfish Roll
Deep fried langostino topped on California roll.
Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish topped on California roll.
Lake Roll
Spicy crawfish and imitation crabmeat. Spicy.
Philadelphia Roll
Deep fried roll with salmon and cream cheese.
Dragon Roll
Baked eel topped on California roll.
Dynamite Roll
Baked scallops, shrimp, clams on California roll. Spicy.
Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll
Crunch topped with spicy tuna roll.
Cynthia Roll
Spicy tuna topped on shrimp tempura roll. Spicy.
Salmon Lover Roll
Salmon top at the spicy salmon with sliced lemon and yuzu sauce. Spicy.
Spicy Salmon Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish on top of spicy salmon.
Spicy Stuffed Jalapeno Roll
Deep fried jalapeno with spicy tuna.
Spicy Tuna Rainbow Roll
Assorted fish topped on spicy tuna.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab.
Spicy Salmon Avocado Roll
Spicy Salmon inside with topped avocado
Noda Salad
A harmonious blend of mixed greens and select vegetables, complemented by a unique Japanese dressing.
Cucumbers Salad
Thinly sliced cucumbers, typically marinated in a sweet vinegar dressing, garnished with sesame seeds.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy and flavorful salad with tuna, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of heat.
Cucumber Crab Salad
Cucumber salad with imitation crab meat.
Sashimi Salad
Tuna, salmon and albacore.
Avocado Salad
Fresh avocado salad with crisp greens and a zesty dressing
Octopus Seaweed Salad
Tender octopus and fresh seaweed combined, typically seasoned with sesame seeds and a light, tangy dressing.
Seaweed Salad
A mix of marinated seaweed with sesame seeds and cucumber slices.
Salmon Skin Salad
Crispy Salmon Skin atop Fresh Greens
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11:30 AM - 02:00 PM ,Tuesday :
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11:30 AM - 02:00 PM ,Friday :
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM ,Saturday :
05:00 PM - 09:00 PMSunday :
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546 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States
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It’s my second time in this sushi restaurant. The service started out slow on a busy Friday night but it quickly improved. We loved the seaweed salad, grilled shishito peppers and soft shell crab appetizer. The sashimi, salmon lover roll and Cynthia roll were fresh and nicely prepared. I asked for grilled salmon without teriyaki sauce and it came out nice. The dinner was satisfying.
Susanna SS
Above average Japanese restaurant. Don’t judge it by its modest exterior, the food, service, and interior are good.
Shawn Sheng
The food is pretty good here but for the money I'd rather go somewhere else. If you come here you'll enjoy the food but you won't get as much here as you would at some other places.
Jose Baldonado
Solid Pasadena sushi spot. Great sushi and very friendly.
CJ VdV
Located on Lake just past T-Pumps. The restaurant is small bit quaint with several tables and sushi bar seating. Staff are attentive and helpful. However there were only 2 waitstaff available when I was there and they appeared very busy. One more floor staff member would have been useful. Sushi was fresh and quality was fair. Pricing is reasonable for food and beverages. Seemed like a lot of regular diners and the staff treated them very well. Overall not a bad sushi restaurant on Lake in Pasadena.
Stephen Harvey
Been going for years. .A South Lake institution with 18 years serving our community. The atmosphere lends itself to intimate conversation at the tables. And the sushi bar can be either a contemplative time or celebratory and gregarious. Noda is great.
Keith McWilliams
Small and cozy place. I appreciate the lunch option to choose my own Bento box. The food was delicious, generous serving of tempura.
Mirtha Hernandez
OMG! Hands down to the chefs and sweet waitress who make our first time experience in this restaurant, we are going to come back for sure!
maria camila farfan gomez