San Sai Japanese Grill – Japanese
The savory aroma of flame-seared meats and sweet soy glazes fills the air of this vibrant grill, where the rhythmic sizzle of the kitchen promises a fresh, fast-paced culinary journey. Guests enjoy a kaleidoscope of textures, from the delicate crunch of golden-fried potstickers to hearty bowls piled high with tender glazed salmon or spicy pork loin over steaming beds of rice. It is a welcoming neighborhood haunt that transforms simple, high-quality ingredients into a bold and soul-warming Japanese dining experience.
350 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101-3513 http://sansaijapanesegrill.com/locations.htmlRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at San Sai Japanese Grill
Dairy-Free at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, Vegetable Roll and Oriental Salad Entrée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad and Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rainbow Roll, Side Salad and Tempura Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rainbow Roll, Chicken Yakitori and Chicken Breast Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at San Sai Japanese Grill
San Sai Japanese Grill in Pasadena has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Roll, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Sumi Salad Entrée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at San Sai Japanese Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Sushi Special Box | 0.2 g | 61.4 g |
| Chicken Breast Bowl | 29.7 g | 60.3 g |
| Philadelphia Roll | 6 g | 30.9 g |
| Yakisoba Noodle & Chicken or Steak | 59.8 g | 30.4 g |
| Vegetable Fried Noodles | 0 g | 27.4 g |
| Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi Salad | 13.5 g | 27.3 g |
| Sumi Salad Entrée | 50 g | 26.8 g |
| Tiger Roll | 9.4 g | 23.8 g |
| Seafood Spring Rolls | 43.6 g | 22 g |
| Hand Roll Combo | 19.2 g | 16.1 g |
| Spicy Pork Loin Bowl | 0.7 g | 13.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate San as a dependable choice for a casual lunch with friends, noting the relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Guests highlight the approachable menu options that cater to those seeking a straightforward meal in a comfortable setting. Celebrated for its low-key environment, it remains a practical destination for diners looking for a simple and easygoing gathering spot.
Menu
Appetizers
- Potstickers: Crispy gyoza stuffed with pork and veggies Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls: Served crispy on a wheat shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Spring Rolls Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yakitori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Chicken Bowl: Charbroiled chicken served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Bowl: Charbroiled spicy chicken served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Loin Bowl: Charbroiled spicy pork served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Bowl: Charbroiled chicken breast served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Bowl: Charbroiled steak served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Bowl: Charbroiled salmon served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Bowl: Four pieces of shrimp plus veggies served over rice. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken or Steak Bowl: Mild curry with potatoes, onions, peas and carrots, garnished with pickled ginger. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Combo Plates
- Tempura Plate: Shrimp, string beans, zucchini, and kabocha squash prepared in rice bran oil. Served with two signature salads and rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura & Chicken Plate: Served with two signature salads and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura & California Roll: Served with two signature salads and rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll & Chicken: Served with two signature salads and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll & Chicken Breast or Steak: Served with two signature salads and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba Noodle & Chicken or Steak: Thin wheat flour noodles sautéed with cabbage, onions, red & yellow bell peppers, garnished with nori powder, sesame seeds, and green onions. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Entree Salads
- Oriental Salad Entrée: Fresh baby greens, roasted almonds, sesame seeds, honey mustard vinaigrette, mandarin oranges, and crunchy noodles. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumi Salad Entrée: Shredded green and purple cabbage, julienne carrots, green onions, roasted almonds, sesame seeds, rice vinaigrette, and crunchy noodles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled chicken breast, baby greens, tomatoes, mandarin oranges, roasted almonds, sesame seeds, crunchy noodles, and honey mustard vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi Salad: Seared ahi tuna, baby greens, peppers, red onions, radish sprouts, cilantro, and wasabi vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sashimi Salad: Fresh tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and red snapper, baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, radish sprouts, roasted seaweed, and honey mustard vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Udon Soup: Thick wheat flour noodles in fish broth with mushrooms, fishcake, green onions, and nori. Choice of grilled chicken or shrimp and veggie tempura. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Soup: Eight gyozas in fish broth with mushrooms, green onions, and nori. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup: Soybean, fish and seaweed base with tofu, green onions, and nori. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Rolls
- Sushi Special Box: Ten pieces of assorted nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, tilapia) on rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Roll Combo: Three hand rolls of your choice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi and Roll Combo: 4 pieces of nigiri sushi and choice of a 6-piece roll. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll: Surimi crab meat, cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Roll: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, yamagobo, surimi, unagi sauce, and crunchy tempura. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll: Cucumber, avocado, yamagobo, kaiware sprouts, takuwan radish, and sesame seeds. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll: Fresh spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, masago, and green onions. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll: Fresh salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and masago. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll: California roll topped with tuna, salmon, tilapia, shrimp, green onions, and masago. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Roll: Eel, shrimp tempura, surimi, avocado, cucumber, yamagobo, spicy tuna, and unagi sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Vegetable Fried Noodles: Yakisoba noodles pan fried with cabbage, peppers, and onions, garnished with sesame seeds. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (5 pcs): Light and crispy shrimp. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad: Choice of one daily gourmet Signature Salad. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about San Sai Japanese Grill
- Is San Sai Japanese Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. San Sai Japanese Grill has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, Vegetable Roll and Oriental Salad Entrée.
- What can I eat at San Sai Japanese Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Salad, Vegetable Roll and Oriental Salad Entrée carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does San Sai Japanese Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable Roll and Vegetable Spring Rolls.
- Is San Sai Japanese Grill gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at San Sai Japanese Grill?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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