Osawa – Japanese
Osawa offers a refined yet spirited escape where the clean, bright flavors of Japanese cuisine take center stage in an atmosphere of understated elegance. The kitchen masterfully balances texture and taste, pairing the crisp snap of yuzu-marinated daikon and crunchy cucumber with the indulgent warmth of golden potato croquettes and savory miso-glazed eggplant. Each plate, from the delicate agedashi tofu to the spicy kick of tuna-stuffed shishito tempura, invites guests to linger over a shared meal that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition.
77 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena CA 91103 https://theosawa.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the flavorful sandwiches and expertly prepared dishes, noting that the kitchen clearly takes great pride in every plate. Guests love the intimate and pleasant setting, which is perfectly complemented by service that reviewers highlight as both professional and timely. This combination of high-quality flavors and a welcoming atmosphere consistently leaves visitors feeling satisfied and well-served.
Menu
Appetizers
- Sea Salt Edamame - $9: Sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Daikon - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Croquette - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osawa Seaweed Salad - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Cucumber - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Free Range Chicken Karaage - $14: Sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $14: Tomato, ginger dashi broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant w/ Nikumiso - $15: Nikumiso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Tempura Stuffed w/ Spicy Tuna - $15: Shishito peppers, spicy tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Mizuna & Daikon Salad - $16: Mizuna, daikon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tsukune - $17 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Carpaccio - $22: Jalapeno ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Sets & Sashimi
- Sushi Lunch - $32: 8pcs sushi, negi toro hand roll, miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Deluxe Sushi Set - $62: Miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Premium Sashimi Plate - $120: Sashimi only Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Bento Box
- Shokado Bento - $33: Angus beef rib eye steak, miso salmon, 4pcs spicy tuna, 3pcs sashimi, rice, miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Glazed Black Cod Bento - $31: Black cod, small sides, rice, miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Mini Curry w/ Chicken Karaage - $15: Chicken karaage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Curry w/ Kurobuta Pork Katsu - $20: Kurobuta pork katsu Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Eel Don - $23: Eel Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chirashi & Udon - $26 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon
- Wakame Udon - $17: Wakame seaweed Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Udon - $19: Shrimp tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nabeyaki Udon - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Niku (Beef) Udon - $21: Beef Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sapporo Draft (Glass) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo Draft (Pitcher) - $28 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Non-Alcoholic - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Asahi (Small) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi (Large) - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kamotsuru Daiginjo (180ml) - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Nagurayama Nigori (8oz Cup) - $23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Yuzu Sake (300ml) - $25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chroma Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2.5
- Calpico - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ice Green Tea - $2.5: Free refill Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ramune - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $2.5: Free refill
- Sparkling Water - $6
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