MAMA M SUSHI - Japanese restaurant in Pasadena - 29 E Holly St, USA

My friend and I were very impressed with Mama M. At first I thought this was one of those Old Town trendy restaurant with mediocre food. Was I wrong. Our meal was quite tasty. You can tell the chef put thoughts into the making of the food. Flavors were balanced - not overly flavored or spiced and not overly salted. That's important to me because I want to be able to taste the freshness of the food. Not only we enjoyed our meal, we also had a nice time chatting with our friendly server M. We had a dog with us and M even brought a cup of water for him. The whole dining experience was very pleasant. The price is a bit on the higher end; however, I would still recommend this place to friends.

Ate here today out on their patio area and have a great lunch on a sunny morning. We ordered the dragon roll, mixed tempura, soft shell crab, and a bento box and they were all delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. A little pricey but that is what you expect for Old Town. We will definitely come back.

I had breakfast in mind but there was a wait so I decided to check this place out, looked intimate and cozy. I’ve been craving some beer and the cloudy weather was perfect for some Udon too. The shrimp tempura that came along with the Udon was perfectly crisp on the other hand the Crispy Tuna was a bit too crispy but all good flavors. Thinking it would be a charming place for a date in anytime of day as you get a good view of Pasadena City Hall while arriving.

Came in for lunch with the family (6 ppl) on MLK day. We were quickly seated. The interior is small but they have a decent patio area. Everything we ordered was delicious. The "spicy" edamame was so addicting. It was more of a garlic flavor than actual spicy-ness, but regardless I couldn't stop eating it! The fish was so fresh in all of our entrees. Their lunch specials are a steal for the quality of food you are getting. What a great hidden gem that won't break the bank! The staff is super friendly and we had a great lunch!

It was my first time and it wont be my last 💜💜 after a long hike and it was amazing and hit the spot. Fresh sushi and service very nice and welcoming.

What a delightful surprise! There was live music, and the ambiance was relaxing with an upscale feel. There were so many options on the menu, and overall the prices were affordable. There are a few splurge items on the menu, but even the less expensive items we shared were high quality. Best of all was the service! Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. It was an excellent experience, and we will be back!

We use to visit here once a week for years… they have raised their prices so much that they are pricing their rolls just like Kaviar around the corner(which is a high end restaurant) and Mama is not that. Lovely people but the price is not matching the quality. A year and half ago we use to get a Playboy roll for $15, now it’s $24 and the quality is much lower. We love you guys, but the new prices are excessive, no thank you! Oba Sushi is our new weekly regular, amazing fresh cuts, delicious flavors without the absurd prices.

This is a small sushi restaurant that offers a vast selection of rolls as well as sashimi and ramen. The tables are arranged too close together and one can easily hear other patrons’ conversations. The baby back ribs ramen was delicious but the ribs looked out of place on the bowl. I think it’s better served separately. The chirashi was fresh and delicious but kinda pricey. We loved the BSCR, shrimp village and spider rolls. The restaurant is worth a try but ask to be seated outside to avoid the noise.