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Eastside - Noda restaurant
5.2

Noda

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Unattractive taste massacre

Noda's best dishes, from the supposedly mouth-melting Tuna Sashimi to the crisp Salmon Skin Hand Roll and the flavorful Cynthia Roll, struggle against poor reviews. The batter-clumped Tempura, of which much is overcooked, impedes taste. Non-fresh ingredients add to the taste woes. And though portions have been described as large, the menu dysfunctions, as it is lamented as limited and dull, leaving customers unsatisfied.

  • Great Value

    Affordable booze, delicious fish, and cozy, laid back vibe.

  • Okay Portions

    Portion sizes often mentioned as large and adequate for the price.

  • Bad Taste

    Tempura awful, clumps of batter, overcooked, ingredients not good either.

Top 3 dishes at Noda

  1. 1

    Tuna Sashimi 🏆

    Blue fin tuna sashimi melts in your mouth; very happy with it.

    Tuna Sashimi dish
  2. 2

    Salmon Skin Hand Roll

    Extremely crunchy with no greasiness, highlighting the quality in pasadena.

    Salmon Skin Hand Roll dish
  3. 3

    Cynthia Roll

    Must get, very tasty; consistently delicious with complementary flavors.

    Cynthia Roll dish

Vibe: Underwhelming ambiance absence

The restaurant's ambiance battles with negativity and cannot back high prices with an elegant ambiance. The drinking experience is marred by unskilled servers frustrating customers. Its popularity tanks, evident in its empty dining spaces at dinner. The only rescue appears to be its suitability for intimate, romantic dates with its quiet atmosphere.

  • Great For Dates

    Intimate ambiance, quiet, perfect for romantic dates and private conversations.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Lacking ambiance and high prices disappoint without a matching elegant atmosphere.

Perks: Impressively effective service stance

Noda may boast adequate parking but falls short when it comes to accommodating groups due to its limited space. But make no mistake, it goes all out in service with its attentive and swift staff, and does not shy from accommodating families with children. However, those with serious allergies may find safety to be a pressing matter.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently described as attentive, friendly, and quick in service.

  • Okay To Park

    Parking situation described as good with both street and lot options.

  • Bad For Diets

    Serious allergies require extensive querying of staff for safety.