Mills Alley

I went there for the first time because of a friend's recommendation, and I liked the open kitchen and the clean and simple cafe style, not like other izakaya style. It was nice to be greeted at the open sushi bar. The food was reasonably priced and I thought it was worth the price when the food came out. The quality of the food was very good, it was very flavorful, and it was delicious. I think the quality of food is more important than the price. I went for lunch this time, but next time I will go for dinner. I recommend this place if you want to eat good quality and delicious sashimi, sushi, and Japanese food.

I recently dined at Mills Alley and was blown away by the experience. The Garlic Chicken Karaage was a flavor explosion - crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of garlic to elevate the dish without overpowering it. The Beef Tataki was equally impressive, perfectly seared with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and complemented by a delicious ponzu sauce. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff was attentive and friendly. This has quickly become my go-to spot for Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended!

The service is excellent. Multiple waitresses asking if you need anything. The food is beautifully presented and tasted great. But it's a little pricey. My main gripe was the rice with spicy tuna for $30. It was good but way overpriced. The tempura was very well cooked and the sushi was good. Beautiful restaurant as well.

Been here many times but this is the first time sit at the sushi bar. Get to meet the owner Jun, and all his staff are as friendly as himself, taking pride in serving. I always order the same Chirashi bowl and they maintain the quality and consistency. The ingredients are always fresh, it might not be the same type of fish but I rest assured it is always fresh. I will be sure to return next time.

I’ve walked by Mills Alley multiple times and I had no idea it was a Japanese restaurant until I went with a group! They’ve got a great lunch menu with quite a bit of variety. They have a good selection of sushi and fish, I went with the Kobe teriyaki chicken lunch meal and you get miso soup, rice, salad, and of course chicken. The kitchen was quick, didn’t take long for food to come out at all. The wait staff service won’t blow your socks off so maybe lower expectations just a bit. Would recommend if you’re in the downtown area!

Loved the food. Delicious. Staff were very friendly and professional. We tried the dishes based on their recommendations and it was real good. Foods were served quickly. There was a fire alarm going on. so they had to move us in the outside area and offered us a free ice cream on the house. It was very generous of them. Highly recommended and will definitely be back again.

Tucked inside the always-cool Mills Alley, Milked Alley surprised me. I came in for a quick bite and ended up staying longer than planned because the ramen was that good. The broth is rich and balanced—deep umami without being overly salty. You can tell they take the time to do it right. The noodles? Perfectly chewy and hold up in the bowl without getting soggy. I had the shoyu ramen and added a soft-boiled egg—yolk was spot-on, jammy and seasoned just enough. The vibe here is something else too: cozy, unpretentious, with a bit of that new-school LA-Japanese aesthetic—wood, stone, and ambient lighting. You can sit solo or with friends and not feel out of place. If you’re into ramen that respects tradition but doesn’t try too hard to be trendy, this is it. I’m already planning to come back and try the spicy miso. Also—bonus points for friendly staff and fast service. Pasadena needed a spot like thi

We were pleasantly surprised with this place. It’s clean, our server Loyd was very attentive and fast, the food and drinks were superb! Would definitely recommend and we will be returning! Please guys open the same restaurant in Burbank we would like to see in our neighborhood too!