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.

Asian

Star Leaf

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Award winning Star Leaf Group creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical...

Bakery/Café

Sunright Tea Studio

Sunright

Sunright was created to bring joy into the routine of the daily caffeine fix. Originating in Sunny California, they strive to create drinks that everyone will...

Asian

Sushigah

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Sushigah is a new Korean family-owned sushi restaurant in Old Pasadena, where natural light floods the Korean inspired interior with sushi bar seating. The...

Asian

Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen is your go-to late night spot for authentic Japanese ramen cravings nestled south of Colorado Blvd on Arroyo Parkway. This hip joint beckons with...

Asian

Tea Spots

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Tea Spots is a Taiwanese Restaurant in Pasadena serving traditional snacks like crispy chicken, edamame, and other popular street foods, boba, and desserts.

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Serving the authentic Himalayan cuisine of Nepal, Tibet and India, Tibet Nepal House uses only the finest fresh herbs and spices to prepare delicious and...

Tomikawa

Tomikawa Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant offers premium ingredients, expertly crafted sushi, and a lively ambience! Enjoy Sapporo draft beer, deals on...

Gift Shop

Topdrawer

Interior

Topdrawer is a subsidiary of the famous Itoya company of Tokyo. Colorful house shoes, Japanese papers, artist essentials, everyday carry, and sustainably made...

Asian

Urban Pocha

Urban Pocha

"The first Korean Pocha (Pub) in Pasadena! Enter a modern Korean culinary experience where Korean Fried Chicken, Tteokbokki, beer, and soju come together to...

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Flavors from Around the World. Located in Old Pasadena's Indiana Colony is Wanderlust Creamery. Treat yourself to artisanal ice cream flavors inspired and...

Asian

Woon Kitchen

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Woon began as a family run pop-up born from a desire to share their mother, Mama Fong’s original Chinese comfort food. Woon offers a simple menu influenced by...

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