AAPI Businesses in Pasadena

Asian-Owned

Discover the following AAPI-owned businesses to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and support throughout the year.

Pasadena is a melting pot of diverse cultures and its business scene is no different. With hundreds unique backgrounds, there is plenty of diversity to discover and multiple ways to learn about the world. Understanding diversity is important because it bridges us with other cultures and allows us to become educated in various traditions, customs, practices, and beliefs. We hope all of our visitors can appreciate and acknowledge similarities and differences.

If you are an Asian-owned business in Pasadena and would like to be added to the list, please email marketing@visitpasadena.com.

Chris' Korean BBQ

Chris’ Korean BBQ celebrates Korean culture through delectable cuisine. From All You Can Eat Korean BBQ to traditional Korean entrees and Soju options, they...

Asian

Colette

Colette Pasadena

Taste the rich cultural flavors of the San Gabriel Valley’s large Asian population at Colette in Pasadena. This former brunch spot was taken over by renowned...

Bakery/Café

Copa Vida Coffee

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Artisanal Coffee Shop & Cafe. Copa Vida is an artisanal coffee shop in Old Pasadena, that also offers tea and food. It is located in a beautiful historic...

Bakery/Café

Crepes de Paris

Crepes de Paris

Crepes De Paris serves sweet and savory breakfast and lunch crepes as well as french pastries, sandwiches, and more. Pair your meal with a steaming cup of...

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Dan Modern Chinese. Dan is a modern Chinese eatery known for its dumplings and noodles – mainly its "xiao long bao" (XLB). XLB, sometimes referred to as soup...

Bakery/Café

Dash Coffee Bar

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Dash Coffee Bar is the place to kick off your morning. They offer espresso, cold brew, refreshers, matcha, tea, baked goods, snacks, and more to get you going....

Spa & Wellness

Deer Song Acupuncture

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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Healing Arts. Deer Song Acupuncture offers acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medical services. Owned by Chinese Americans...

Latin American

Dos Besos

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Dos Besos is a cozy Spanish tapas and paella restaurant in Old Pasadena, focusing on the coastal cooking of Valencia, a port city in Southern Spain. The...

Bakery/Café

Dots Café

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A bright & cheerful neighborhood cafe for picking up a handcrafted coffee or family meal, prepared with California farm fresh ingredients. Items are baked...

Thai Eatery

A Thai restaurant that serves creative and delicious dishes in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Eat Am Are Thai joyfully crafts every item with fresh and...

Additional Asian-owned locations you can support:

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