Pasadena Restaurants, what is the best place to eat?

Question

I live in Pasadena, and i was wondering where the best places other people think are the best places to eat. i have my personal favorites, for mexican, chinese, and burgers. but what do you think are the best in all types of food.

Answer 1

There a lot of good restaurants around Pasadena, but here are some of my favorites:

Two Italian restaurants I like are "Gale's", on Fair Oaks, between California & Del Mar. Great tasting food and excellent service,
and "Mi Piace", in Old Pasadena, on Colorado, between Fair Oaks and Raymond.

I recently tried a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Old Pasadena called "Gyu-Kaku". It's on Green, just west of Delacey. You cook the food at your table. The service is great.
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/

For Middle Eastern food, I like "Pita Pita", on Colorado, between Mentor and Lake, and "Mediterranean Cafe", off of S. Lake. The food is inexpensive and the service is the fastest I have ever seen. The entrance faces the parking lot between Lake and Mentor, just North of Del Mar. I think the official street address is Shoppers Lane.

"Radhika's" is a really good Indian restaurant (also on Shoppers Lane), between Lake Ave & Mentor, just North of Cordova.

"Mezbaan" is another Indian restaurant I really like. It is on Fair Oaks in Old Pasadena, north Of Union. I think they offer a buffet only on the weekends.

Also, there is the "Tibet Nepal House" in Old Pasadena, on Holly, between Fair Oaks and Raymond. They offer a good weekday lunch buffet. www.tibetnepalhouse.com

For a good cheap burger try "Rick's" on Walnut & El Molino. Also try the spuderito, which consists of lettuce, cheese, hot sauce and a few French fries wrapped in a tortilla. It is amazing!

For Chinese, I like "PF Changs" at the Paseo Colorado.

Answer 2

I'm luvin The Crepe Vine right now off Colorado on burke it's the small alley where the Burke Williams spa is. For a cheap fast food meal Tops on Colorado hit's the spot. South Pasadena is coming up with some quality restaurants haven't tried then yet but I hear their great!

Answer 3

I went to this restaurant couple days ago. It is is Japanese BBQ Dining. The name is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining. This restaurant is located on West Green Street. In Old Town Pasadena. The food is excellent. If ordering, must get the "Butter Fish". That is the best in this restaurant. Do forget to get the desserts. They are very very good.

Answer 4

When I used to live in LA, my husband and I used to go to A'float in Pasadena for sushi because the sushi taste great and the atmosphere is cute.

Answer 5

I usually don't like chain restaurants, but I went to the Melting Pot recently and LOVED it. They serve all different types of fondue. We went with a special called the tournament of roses, or something like that. It included a cheese fondue appetizer, the main entree and a dessert fondue. You will definitely need a reservation and a big wad of cash...it's a bit pricey, especially with drinkeys. That's my current fave in Pasadena.

Answer 6

Beckham Grill at 77 W Walnut. They make British food into something interesting.

Answer 7

There's a new restaurant, just opened, called Vi Ve, or something, for Mexican food.

And there's Yang Chow who's known for their Slippery shrimp. They have one in Downtown LA too; it's always packed.

Answer 8

Villa Sorriso at the end of Colorado Blvd is very good. And I love the set-up of the patio. Its nice date spot and they also have an excellent happy hour.

Answer 9

I like Chandra's Thai Restaurant on S Arroyo Pkwy. they have some really good lunch specials M-F....

Answer 10

Kabuki on Colorado Blvd. but then again, there are lots of good places to eat on Colorado Blvd.