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.

Oakobing specializes in shaved ice, a delicate and fluffy textured ice that caters to the sweet tooth. A unique style of Korean shaved ice that is carefully...

Founded in Taipei, Odd One Out Tea is a premium tea-forward boba brand dedicated to authentic Taiwanese craftsmanship. Each drink is crafted using small-batch...

Owners Sayuri Tachibe and chef Shigefumi Tachibe fuse the modern and the traditional at Osawa, a celebrated family-owned restaurant for sushi, shabu-shabu,...

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

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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...

The Pashgian Brothers opened the first Armenian storefront in Pasadena in 1889, becoming one of the largest and oldest dealers of oriental rugs on the West...

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...

Shop for meaningful gifts for children of all ages at Petite Pebbles. Located in The Burlington Arcade is the one stop gift shop featuring toys, beauty...

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

Located in Old Pasadena's shopping center is PlayLab Beauty, a beauty discovery destination bringing the makeup and skincare-obsessed the latest Asian beauty....

Turn your crafting dreams into reality at Plushumi! Plushumi The Plushie Workshop is the first of its kind, a women-owned crafting studio offering the original...

Portrait Space is a self-portrait photo studio and event space. They offer a unique experience where you provide the creativity, and they provide the rest. You...