Yasanya greeted me with a big smile and made me feel very welcome…read more I was looking for a vegetarian dish and she recommended the vegetarian soup . It was absolutely delicious. The service was wonder and I will definitely be back soon!!!!

Wow . This was boots down some of the best ramen I've had in the states. Slay…read more In all seriousness - the food was fast, hot, delicious, and the service and ambiance were both exceptional. Wish we had a place of this caliber in Pittsburgh....

My favorite ramen in Pasadena. The broth is rich and delicious, the pork is perfectly cooked and…read morethe egg is delicious. I also tried their gyozas and they were delicious. Ambience is great, never too packed. Service is quick.

Sato Ramen House is another solid ramen spot in Pasadena, and honestly, I feel lucky to have so…read moremany Japanese food options nearby. We tried the yuzu shio ramen and the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. The yuzu shio ramen was definitely lighter and more citrusy because of the yuzu, which I can appreciate, though it wasn't necessarily my preferred ramen flavor profile. I ordered it with chicken instead of pork, and I really appreciated that the karaage chicken came on the side so it stayed crispy and didn't get soggy in the broth. My partner really enjoyed the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. We also tried the tamagoyaki appetizer for the first time. Interesting flavor profile, but honestly it didn't really pair well with the rest of what we ordered, so we ended up taking most of it home and never really finishing it. Service was attentive and good, and the restaurant had a lively, active atmosphere with a steady crowd inside. Overall, a solid ramen place that's worth trying, especially if you enjoy lighter ramen styles.

Stumbled in on a Wednesday in the early evening, and had plenty of open seating to choose from…read more Immediately, I was cheerfully greeted and seated by one the servers, and then given two menus--a traditional folding menu with a padded backing I can really only describe as "satisfyingly textured," and a beautiful 3x8 wooden slab engraved with a QR code for the picture menu. I had planned to be phone-free for the hour, but curiosity bested me and I whipped out my phone for a scan. The bulgogi with rice and miso called to me, strangely, considering the heat outside. The atmosphere at this slow hour was so nice I almost wished it was raining. A few Clairo and The Marías songs later (at the perfect volume--audible, but still low enough to have a quiet chat) my miso soup arrived. Now, it's been a good few years since I've had miso soup, and I've never really been crazy about it, but this... this was some damn good soup. Liquid umami. Then the bulgogi and rice came. This is the best bulgogi I've ever had. So tender. Quite literally melted in my mouth. Punches of savory juice, tender fatty bits, golden brown perfectly caramelized onions, and a sweetness to bring it all together. Every bite was perfect. It washed over me and my shoulders and spine practically uncoiled themselves. I want to try more from the menu but... I'm... I'm going to need this again. Like tomorrow. I should say, especially for the price, this is a lot o' grub. A perfect filling portion, especially with the rice and soup. I had a smoothie a couple hours earlier so I really should've asked for a to-go box 80% of the way through... but I was just having too much fun stuffing my face to stop. To recap--lovely service, great music, and food to live for. And a restroom. It's not public, but they do have a restroom. Thank god for that restroom. I was hungry, yes, but more than anything I really needed that restroom.

What makes this sushi restaurant unique is that it is Korean family-owned, so there are Korean…read moredishes served along with Japanese dishes. My partner and I shared the rainbow roll, mango cha cha roll, lemon salmon roll, salmon bento box, and cheese bulgogi. I really enjoyed the creative specialty sushi rolls, with my favorite roll being the mango cha cha roll. It tasted savory from the crispy shrimp tempura, while the fresh mango on top added a nice, refreshing pop of sweetness. As for the lemon salmon roll, it tasted fresh and more citrus-forward. Surprisingly, the salmon bento box was very filling and balanced. This included 2 pieces of grilled teriyaki salmon, 4 pieces of California roll, mixed tempura, miso soup, and a small salad with dressing. For anyone who does not eat raw fish, this would be the perfect dish. For the cheese bulgogi, there was a sweet-savory soy garlic flavor. I liked that the meat was thinly sliced, which paired perfectly with the gooey melted cheese. However, it was a bit saltier than I'd like it to be. Some rice and miso soup was served alongside this to balance out the richness from the cheese. Service could have been better. It seems that the staff were not very attentive at times, even though the place was not busy. Nonetheless, all of the food was pretty good and there was a chill atmosphere. This is a solid sushi bar to visit for either lunch or dinner.

Such a comfortable and chill atmosphere with delicious pho and papaya salad to go with…read more The owners and staff were very friendly, too!

Parking: they have an immediate parking lot near them but just park at the schoolhouse garage for…read more$1 for 90 mins. It's a 5 min walk. After having Nha Trang a couple times I've come to appreciate the quality of their pho and rice. Service was okay, it was probably the weakest part, but it was by no means bad. Restaurant is clean and well spaced. The pho tai is delicious. For broth it's one of the better ones I've had where I didn't have to add much to get it to where I want it. The quality of the beef is noticeable if you've been to other restaurants. For the price you are definitely getting a really good bowl of pho and it's my favorite spot in pasadena. I wish they had the thick noodles as an option but it's okay. The unlimited passion fruit was really great, but I drank it quickly and it took some time for the servers to notice and I've had to flag for refills a couple times. To be fair most people won't drink water or their drinks as fast as I do so it's not really a complaint.

Relatively new Ramen shop in Old Town Pasadena. Right across from the parking structure I usually…read morepark at, which has the best prices I've seen so far for Pasadena. Decided to visit and try out their Ramen - I have also been seeing their shaved ice on social media but didn't try it. The prices were pretty expensive for simple bowls of Ramen in my opinion, and we didn't really feel like eating a lot, so we just ordered the vegan Ramen and the silky Ramen ( around $18 for both?). Both of the ramens were pretty mediocre with salty soup and nothing extraordinary about the noodles unfortunately. Compared to other Ramen shops I've visited, Tsujita didn't stand out as excellent. The service was very nice but our food came a little slow. We did come during lunch, where there were a couple people. The restaurant itself is clean with seating and a nice vibe. I wonder if we just didn't order the right things off of the menu and I definitely want to come back to try their shaved ice.

We ordered the Deluxe Tsukemen, regular Tsukemen, and the without soup Dandan noodles with level 3…read morespiciness, along with Karaage and 10 handmade Gyoza. Overall, the restaurant's interior and seating have a very Japanese vibe. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious; especially the Gyoza, which really impressed me. I also want to mention that the bowl for my noodles had a small chip, and I immediately told the staff. The server apologized right away and replaced it with a new bowl. I really appreciate how responsible and attentive they were. That kind of service deserves recognition. Overall, it's a bit pricey, but everything else was great. I would definitely recommend this place.

Boiling Point is located in Old Town Pasadena. There are nearby parking structure as well as street…read moreparking. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. It has cozy vibes. They have a complimentary side dish of seaweed. I ordered Milk cream curry. It came with a heating box. The staff light it up until you ask them to turn it off. They offer to choose either vermicelli or rice. I chose vermicelli, but my dish already had enough vermicelli. I ended up not adding the extra amount. You can add additional toppings for extra charges. The milk creamy curry had napa, vermicelli, sliced pork, seafood, mushrooms, imitation crab, fish ball, bean curd, baby corn, and Chinese string beans. It was flavorful and delicious. The portion was very generous. The price was reasonable for both quality and quantity of the food The staff were nice. They stopped at our table to refill our water cups. The service was efficient. We had a nice time at Boiling Point and a delicious dinner. Definitely, I will come back.

Soup is always one of my favorites and I hadn't been to this location before. The space is small…read moreand tight but I found the employees to be mostly attentive. I tried the Korean Bean Paste hot soup as I haven't had this one before. There was kimchi, beef, rice cakes, assortment of veggies, the classics BP fish cake, and ramen. They definitely did not skimp on the produce. However, I wasn't too impressed with the soup base. It was very mildly flavored so I added some of the complimentary sauces to add more taste, but it did take away from the original flavor. There are many more soup bases that I want to try but they were sold out so, I'll definitely be back to try those. Hopefully, there's more flavor!

This is one of my go-to spots in Pasadena. The Shanghai rice cake is one of my favorite dishes of…read moreall time, perfectly chewy and well-balanced with the sauce. It's not mushy like the usual rice cakes you get compared to other places. The spicy wontons were light in spice, which is exactly how I like them. The XLBs are always a hit and perfect for sharing. The staff was attentive, and there are plenty of parking spaces around. Super spacious compared to the MPK location.

Finally a good Chinese spot in Old Town!!…read more Mama Lu's has everything you would expect and want from a dim sum restaurant. Apart from the dumplings (which I found to be on the priced end at more than $1/piece), the portion sizes are huge. The hot and sour soup could've easily fed 4 people and came at a very reasonable price of $13. I loved the enoki mushroom with tofu...that dish alone is enough for me to come back. Service is scarily efficient. All four dishes came out within 10 minutes of ordering, and the table was being cleaned up before we even got up and left lol.

Place is amazing, the food taste was on point, I had an Unagi Sushi (Best I've had), and the Sushi…read moreBowl. I would definitely come back again.

6/10/2026 First time…read moreat Mills Alley. Decided to come here since this was close to the other shops I wanted to go to today. Also, the prices seemed great for lunch. HAKATA SET (Your choice of: Tonkotsu or Miso Ramen, comes with Mini Spicy Tuna Don, Chicken Karaage 2 pcs, Tsukemono) This was one of the set items for the lunch special. Chose the miso ramen. The miso ramen had a very strong white miso flavor. Didn't hate it, as I do love miso, but it was a little too much miso for my liking. Typical curly ramen and it was cooked well. Loved the jammy egg too. It was a soy marinated egg. There were also three pieces of chashu too! It was good, but slightly overcooked. The portion of the ramen was medium sized and was surprised they didn't bring a smaller size since it was a set meal. But happy they were generous! Spicy tuna don was a small bowl, but they gave a good portion of spicy tuna, which was delicious. Chicken karaage were two pieces of chicken and it was just okay. No tsukemono was served with the meal. Overall the meal was satisfying. I think the price was fair for what was given. CUSTOMER SERVICE Good, friendly and attentive customer service. No complaints! AMBIANCE / TABLES + SEATS Very calm and relaxing ambiance. It was quiet and no music was playing, which I liked. The restaurant was super clean and I liked how the tables were set. Large tables in the back and small tables were closer to the front. Bar seats on the side. It was a medium-sized restaurant, but the layout made it feel larger. Clean bathroom too. PARKING The closest and most logical parking spot was the one right across from the restaurant. School House Garage on 33 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105. Rates: $1.00 first 2 hrs, $2.00 for each additional hour. $12 for the full day. I liked the set menu, it was good for the price and I would like to return to try their other lunch menu items, whether it would be a set menu or a la carte.