$$$$ • Tempura • Monrovia
The best sushi restaurant I’ve experienced in years! The quality of the food was exceptional and the entire restaurant was clean, welcoming— no fish smell at all, which was the first indicator of quality. The sushi and sashimi were buttery and fresh. I have celiac and our server Stephanie, walked me through the whole menu. It was amazing. They make all sauces in house and other than fried foods— nearly every roll and every item can be modified for gluten free and celiac safe. I cannot emphasize enough how fresh the fish was. The rainbow roll, the yellowtail jalapeño roll and the nigiri— just so delicious. Their yuzu sorbet is also gf and was so refreshing. Don’t hesitate— their omakase can also be fully modified!