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RestaurantsRice & Nori

Rice & Nori

22 reviews$$$$Closed11am - 8pm
๐ŸฃJapanese RestaurantโœจSolo OutingQuick & Easy๐Ÿ’žDate NightJust BecauseFamily TimeOutdoorDining
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๐Ÿ“901 Fair Oaks Ave (Fair Oaks Avenue), South Pasadena, CA 91030, US
๐Ÿ“ž(626) 345-5550
๐ŸŒyelp.com/biz/rice-and-nori-south-pasadena
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Business Hours
Monday
11am - 8pm
Tuesday
11am - 8pm
Wednesday
11am - 8pm
Thursday
11am - 8pm
Friday
11am - 9pm
Saturday
11am - 9pm
Sunday
11am - 8pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

Rice & Nori
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๐Ÿ“901 Fair Oaks Ave (Fair Oaks Avenue), South Pasadena, CA 91030, US
๐Ÿ“ž(626) 345-5550
๐ŸŒyelp.com/biz/rice-and-nori-south-pasadena
๐Ÿ“‹View menu
Business Hours
Monday
11am - 8pm
Tuesday
11am - 8pm
Wednesday
11am - 8pm
Thursday
11am - 8pm
Friday
11am - 9pm
Saturday
11am - 9pm
Sunday
11am - 8pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Rice & Nori is a Japanese restaurant on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena, CA, known for an impressive lineup of onigiris, hand rolls, sashimi, and daily specials. The menu spans a wide variety of options, so there is something for every palate, with vegan and vegetarian choices available as well. Guests rave about the freshness of the fish, the crunch of the nori, and standout items like the Mentaiko Avocado Onigiri, bay scallop hand roll, and spam musubi. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere suits solo visits, quick family stops, and date nights alike. Combo deals make it a satisfying and approachable fine-dining-caliber Japanese experience.

Highlights

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Legendary onigirisFlavors like Mentaiko Avocado and Shio Salmon keep regulars coming back weekly.
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Ultra-fresh fishGuests praise the freshness of every roll, from spicy tuna to buttery toro.
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Combo deal valueHand roll combos include sashimi and edamame for a satisfying, well-priced meal.
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Indoor and outdoor seatingDine inside or take a spot outside on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena.

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