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: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, raw-food, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls: Served crispy on a wheat shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Spring Rolls Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yakitori 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: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Bowl: Charbroiled chicken breast served over rice with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Includes signature salad. 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Bowl: Four pieces of shrimp plus veggies served over rice. Includes signature salad. Dietary tags: 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. 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: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced 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: 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. 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, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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: High-Protein, 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: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline 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: 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup: Soybean, fish and seaweed base with tofu, green onions, and nori. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Rolls
- Sushi Special Box: Ten pieces of assorted nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, tilapia) on rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Roll Combo: Three hand rolls of your choice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi and Roll Combo: 4 pieces of nigiri sushi and choice of a 6-piece roll. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll: Surimi crab meat, cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Roll: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, yamagobo, surimi, unagi sauce, and crunchy tempura. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll: Cucumber, avocado, yamagobo, kaiware sprouts, takuwan radish, and sesame seeds. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll: Fresh spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, masago, and green onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll: Fresh salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and masago. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll: California roll topped with tuna, salmon, tilapia, shrimp, green onions, and masago. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Roll: Eel, shrimp tempura, surimi, avocado, cucumber, yamagobo, spicy tuna, and unagi sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Vegetable Fried Noodles: Yakisoba noodles pan fried with cabbage, peppers, and onions, garnished with sesame seeds. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (5 pcs): Light and crispy shrimp. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad: Choice of one daily gourmet Signature Salad. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
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