Restaurants & Eateries

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Restaurants

As the birthplace of Julia Child and hometown of beloved food critic Jonathan Gold, Pasadena is a celebrated food town located in downtown Los Angeles’ backyard. Sit down, take a load off, and embark on a culinary journey through foodie favorites, classic sit-downs, magical hole-in-the-wall joints, and innovative new fusion creations.

Asian

Panda Inn

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Panda Inn proudly serves Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine mixed with innovative style throughout Southern California. The variety of delicious entrees celebrates...

Asian

Paper Rice

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Paper Rice is a Vietnamese restaurant in Old Pasadena that puts a "make your own" twist on traditional Vietnamese classics. Enjoy a custom spring roll or rice...

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Pasadena Fish Market is a no-frills, counter-serve stop with limited seating featuring fried fish and traditional Jamaican fare. The market also sells raw fish...

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Pasadena Sandwich Company is a family-owned and operated NY-style deli since the 1950s where the meats are cooked daily in-house and the salads homemade with...

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Pasadena Wine Shop is a woman-owned wine shop in the Playhouse Village that features wines, ciders, beers, and sours. The store highlights black-owned...

Fried Rice

Located half a mile from Pasadena City Hall and the Pasadena Convention Center is Pearl Thai Eatery, an authentic Thai restaurant. Inside is an intimate dining...

American

Perry's Joint

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Best Sandwich in Pasadena. Perry's Joint is continually voted as the best sandwich spot in Pasadena. Known for massive deli-style sandwiches loaded with...

Asian

Pillow Talk

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Pillow Talk is a small Japanese coffee and sandwich that serves adorable sandwiches and mini cakes that are beyond Instagram-worthy.

Bakery/Café

Prolece Tea

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Prolece Tea provides a variety of delicate, sweet, milk and fruity teas that are sure to quench your thirst. Use toppings, like boba or lychee jelly, to switch...

American

The Raymond 1886

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Pasadena Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. The Raymond 1886 features an innovative, contemporary menu in a casual-fine dining setting paired with quality and a...

American

Rodney's Ribs

Rodney's Ribs

Rodney's Ribs is a barbecue food truck that smokes the meat out of the truck. Expect smokey flavor and tender pieces of meat that falls right off the bone. For...

Bakery/Café

Rose Tree Cottage

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With the sound of clinking bone China cups and saucers; the fragrance of freshly baked hot scones; the aroma of fresh roses and the soft dulcet tones of 'Tea...