I have to throw down a really good review here for Grandview Palace. Obviously, nothing is perfect, but we have NEVER been disappointed by this place. It had been a while since we came and we were having guests over, who specifically requested we get Chinese take-out. Remembering that we had ordered here before, I figured why not give it another shot. Absolutely worth the revisit. We ordered: Vegetable Chop Suey. Sesame Chicken. Vegetable Lo Mein. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables. Every dish was awesome, tasted great. Each one had a distinct flavor that was not like the others. Meat was clean and not fatty. And it was burning hot. Even after I drive home, and put it on the counter for ten minutes before we opened it, it literally burned my mouth. Our bill for four main dishes, and two sides of rice was less than $70. Not too bad, IMHO. Thanks GVP, for making reliable, tasty, fast and reasonably priced food. Shop local everyone. Support our community businesses so they stay here. read more

So sad this restaurant is closed. Good food, good service, a great stop in old Pasadena. Dishes prepared hot or mild to your taste. Hoping they re-open. read more

This is a long established restaurant in Pasadena. My family has been customers since 1998, through multiple locations. This location is older and provides no frills with the decor. Today, I did have to wait a while to be seated as it seems they were understaffed. Food here is always consistent and good. My favorite menu items are the Egg Foo Young and Combination Fried Rice. For this visit I had the lunch plate which includes an entree, soup (Hot and Sour or Egg Flower), salad, rice (steamed or fried), and egg roll. I ordered the Sweet and Sour pork (Egg Flower soup w/ fried rice)($13) and a cola (2). The food came out quickly and was hot. Flavor of the food was good. I especially enjoyed the salad. Overall good value for Old Town Pasadena. read more

See all

The food was very mediocre. I expected more for the pricing. We ordered the combination kung pao, chicken fried rice and the beef with broccoli. We ordered to go and it was so hot on the way home, we thought it was freshly cooked but once we started eating, it seemed as if it had been sitting for a while and had been reheated. The freshest thing we got was the white rice. There was absolutely no one in the restaurant and that should have been a sign that it's not as good as it once was. I hope they do better so we can continue coming here. read more

See all

We got take out from here and ordered a hot and sour soup, chow mein with chicken, and kung pao chicken. The quantities were good but everything was so salty. My favorite parts were for the soup and the green beans in the kung pao chicken, which cut some of the saltiness from the chicken. read more

Pretty great chinese food. Cheap at old pas. Quite authentic. $20 per person if not less and I am super stuffed. There was plenty of seating and they were very attentive. It wasn't super well lit, but honestly a nice hidden restaurant in old pas. read more

Read the Yelps and got take out. Recommendations from other Yelpers were War Won Ton Soup and dry Sautéed green beans. We needed one more item so asked the person on the phone what they recommend. Combination Kung Pow! It was amazing! Fresh red bell peppers enveloped into a spicy peanut sauce with chicken beef and shrimp! Yum Yum Yum! The soup was fresh, hot and flavorful and the green beans were so good they were almost naughty! Don't be scared because there's not a packed dining room, honestly I LOVE private dining! But we walked over with the dog to grab take out because, the dog wanted to stroll and meet people. So we would totally come back for dine in and take out! Meal for 2 with leftovers for tomorrow was $59 including tip. read more

This restaurant is closed for business. Even though it is still open on Yelp. I ordered and was charged.

Ordered delivery. Good sized portions. Probably wouldn't order again. 3.5 - Orange Peel Chicken (big chunks of breading, burnt oil flavor) 3.0 - Beef Lo Mein (a bit greasy, insubstantial noodle, burnt oil flavor) 2.5 - Sliced Pork appetizer (chewy, BBQ sauce tasted "ketchup-y") read more

I found the lunch special to be a great value at about $14 for the kung pao combo, but what was served to me was certainly not the item I was expecting. There was a soupy pile of cornstarch thickened sweet glaze over meats, veg, chili peppers that looked like they were for decoration only ( as there was NO heat) and peanuts. all the elements were there. but the kung and pao were definitely not i was greeted by a friendly employee, while the person I assume that should have been greeting me sat in the faaaaaaar back by a register. i was well attended to, water and tea refilled. food was quick and hot. it wasn't the worst Chinese food I've had. it wasn't even the worst Chinese American food I've had, but with such a wealth of solid authentic Chinese, and great Chinese American options around I do not see myself returning. read more

I have patronized Grandview Palace for many years and have always liked their food. It's been a while since I have ordered from them, perhaps a year or so. Today I ordered my customary dishes (through Door Dash), Honey Walnut Shrimp and Kung Pao chicken and a side of pork egg rolls. The entire meal was inedible. Absolutely nothing was good. I assume the restaurant was sold and the recipes have changed. I will never order from this place again. So disappointed. read more

I use to go to Grandview ALL the time as a kid back when this place use to be on California Blvd across from Huntington Hospital. They also have another Grandview Palace over in the east side of Pasadena next to guitar center. Grandview is a Pasadena Classic. I came in during lunch time on Friday morning and it was generally pretty slow. We were sat quickly next to a window. The busser/ Server was very attentive and had a strong sense of urgency. Water refill happened instantly and he could anticipate our needs as they came. We ordered and the food came out suspiciously quick. Maybe like 10 minutes tops but it felt like 5. I gave my fiancé the eyebrow raise and said "we probably got some leftovers or something that was sitting out. This came out way too quick" but then we took our first bites and our food was sooo goood. The orange chicken was a bit too acidic but salt fixed that up. Overall 25$ for all this food is a steal so no complaints here. Street Parking is kind of rough in old town Colorado but there are parking structures all around within walking distance. Ambiance was pretty chill and casual. You can tell this place is really only recognized by the Pasadena locals and the elders who heard of this place back in the day. It was generally an older crowd. The outdated interior and worn out menus had a certain type of charm to it but with food prices that low I wouldn't expect a huge renovation on the establishment or material any time soon. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." read more

See all

I've been a loyal customer of the takeout here for years, but I decided to finally dine in - it will also be my last time. I ordered my usual crab rangoon (which I've always enjoyed) and a tofu vegetable soup, hoping for something light yet flavorful. Instead, the soup tasted like plain warm water with vegetables floating in it. I added chili oil and soy sauce to give it some flavor, and when one of the servers came over to refill my water, he actually commented on how much soy sauce I put in my own bowl. When I explained that the soup had no taste, he told me "it's not supposed to because it's supposed to be light." Since when does customer service include lectures? This is a shabby, dark hole in the wall - not a Michelin starred fine dining experience. I have never been to a restaurant where a server felt the need to tell me how I should be eating food that I paid for when I did not ask. That kind of unnecessary, dismissive comment to a first-time dine-in guest is the fastest way to lose a loyal customer. I hope the gentleman who tried to humble me as the only patron in the restaurant at the time one day puts that much thought & energy into the restaurant's dingy atmosphere - complete with plastic table cloths, scratched-up silverware, chipped plates, and heat-stained bowls. Needless to say, I can find crab Rangoon anywhere in SGV - I won't be returning or ordering here again. read more

My boyfriend chose this place for early dinner and it was very disappointing. We walked in and nobody was in the restaurant. We ordered a beef dish and a fried rice. The beef had thick gelatin in it and some pieces felt frozen. We stopped eating it. Fried rice had no flavor. We asked for the check and told the waiter about the beef issue and he gave us so much attitude. We still wanted to pay for the bill but just wanted them to know so they don't serve it to other customers like that. Won't be returning. read more

First time here at their new location. I was used to the other places many years a go on fair oaks Ave and the other one on Colorado. It may not seem like the perfect place for a quick lunch as my parking experience was very difficult. However, the staff was really pleasant and the food was flavorful. It has a family diner ambiance so probably will be back with them and try more dishes. read more

Yes! This place is still as good as I always remembered. Not the best of services but the quality and flavors have never been a disappointment. I always gravitate towards the spicy Kung Pao Chicken and the war Wonton noodle soup. The hot and sour is awesome as well. read more

Very friendly and attentive workers. Food is delicious. Reasonable prices. Been coming for years.

This is was my families go to spot for Chinese food, but ever since they moved the food is totally different. I ordered 2 soups today and the egg drop soup is like drinking oil. The food is usually so fresh and flavorful. I have now gone to the new location 3 times and I think it's time to find a new spot. read more

Grandview Palace - Egg Drop Soup - sooo oily! - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food just isn't very good. Soft mushy broccoli doesn't get it. My favorite dish is Chow Fun and they managed to mess that up. I won't be ordering from them again. read more

The wonton soup was absolutely flavorless. Mu shu pork was excellent Beef with snow peas was also really good. Not sure what happened with the soup, as the rest was tasty. Pretty disappointed since that was my main. I tried the other dishes but they weren't for me. read more

Delicious Chinese food!! This is a great restaurant, it's very casual but the food is delicious. The portions are good and food arrives very quick. We've gone here a few times and honestly everything that we've tried we liked. We've been to high end Asian food and if honestly doesn't compare. This food is by far the best and the prices are great too. I definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

Grandview Palace - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

We have been visiting this spot for years with my in laws. The food is very good and it comes out piping hot and tastes delicious. Our fav is the special fish dish. It's like battered and fried fish in a yummy savory soy and garlic sauce. The walnut prawns are also crispy and delicious too. I love the pan fried noodles they use, they are thick and they will add extra sauce if you request. The service is friendly and they are kind. Oh one time they saw Casey affleck here on Christmas! So hey maybe he's a regular? Hah. read more

See all

Ambiance: the corner establishment is conveniently located at busy intersections of Union and Raymond in old town Pasadena, indoor dining only, good for takeout or delivery orders Service: fairly fast, well packed food, door to door within one hour Food: plenty choices from the menu, and they have lunch specials, not authentic more fusion style Chinese food Crispy Duck - *** Fried 1/2 duck served with brown sauce, choice of brown rice, the duck meat was too dry, apparently not made freshly, just refried from pre-cooked duck Sizzling Black Pepper Beef - **** Flank steak with onions, bell peppers and straw mushrooms in chef's black pepper sauce, served with white or brown rice, tender beef and rich in flavors, recommend Price: decent portions and reasonable prices, about $20 per person read more

See all

Best King Pao Chicken I've ever had! On the spicy side, rich and flavorful sauce and the chicken melts in your mouth.

I haven't had a lot of amazing Chinese food since moving to LA in 2018, and I dare say the majority of it has been mediocre, so I was pleasantly surprised by my experience with Grandview's food. This was when they were offering takeout only, so I called ahead to order the Happy Family and got home in time to enjoy it before it got cold. It was enough for two meals, so I ate half that night and had the rest for lunch the next day. The Happy Family is a mix of different meats and veggies, with flat noodles, and I thought it was a good item that showcases the quality of their food. It also comes with white rice, so you really get a bit of everything. I was eyeing the honey walnut shrimp, but figured this was a good first-timer item. It was well cooked and seasoned/sauced, and the variety of textures was quite satisfying. I was so hungry that I actually forgot to take a picture until I had plated my first meal, which unfortunately made it look less appetizing but oh well. I can't speak on their service since I had it at home, but I didn't have any issues while going to pick up my food. This is the closest Chinese restaurant to both my current and new apartments, and the only one I've been to so far in Pasadena, so I will likely return (and am looking forward to trying a new item)! read more

Grandview Palace - Happy Family (sorry I was hungry) - Chinese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Took the family to dinner here The food was good the service was fast could be because the place was empty . I have picky kids and they loved everything we ordered . The taste of everything was good I liked the orange chicken it was a good crunch not soggy. It place was dark ambiance read more

We ordered two orders of egg rolls and only got one and, we only got one fortune cookie.

Most dishes here were ok/average, but what on (choose your preferred Deity here)'s Green Earth sort of demented stand-up routine were they aspiring to inflict with regard to those soups? Or did they just dip and fill the to-go containers in last week's scatologically gaggy dish water? We ordered individual portions (thank the living [insert Deity preference] for THAT smart move) of both their Hot & Sour and Egg Drop soups. What arrived were mercifully small cups of cloudy, grey, nearly tasteless "gak" (using the technical term here for accuracy). It's clear we won't be getting their soups again... or anything else, frankly. There are way too many good restaurants in my (5-mile radius) neighborhood for us to risk having my food prepared in the same restaurant as those *shudder* soups. = OUR ORDER = Vegetable Fried Rice: *** ---------------------- Average Pork Lo Mein: *** ---------------------------------Ok Kung Pao String Beans? **** ---------------- Decent Pork Egg Rolls: ** -------------------------------- Um... nah. Orange Peel Chicken: (didn't taste) Egg Drop Soup: MINUS ******** ---------- Boxing HARD for the bottom spot with... Hot and Sour Soup: MINUS ******** ---- STILL impressively brawling Egg Drop Soup for the bottom spot DOORDASH DELIVERY: In other words, restaurant staff didn't have to look us in the eye to serve or hand over our order. Sorry, Grandview Palace. You could fix this if you were interested. read more

The food is amazing and the servers are really nice and quick. You need to eat here. This is one of the best Chinese restaurants OF ALL TIME.And the vibe is awesome. read more

My official Pasadena comfort food. I moved away from my usual place and was worried I wouldn't find anything similar but grandview place is SOOOOO much better. My go to is the shrimp and broccoli with shrimp fried rice. My kiddos love the chicken chow mein and pork egg rolls. Can't forget about the Wor wonton soup. It's always a hit especially if you're not feeling well. The server/host is awesome and the restaurant itself has a really homey vibe. 20/10 grandview is the BEST in Cali! read more

Just had the worst Chinese food in my life. I ordered many things as I planned to take most of it home to eat over the next couple of days. Not one thing was fresh. I felt like I was eating warmed up leftovers that were over two weeks old. When the bill came I told the waiter I didn't like my food and wasn't going to take any of it home. He just looked at my blankly, then gave me the bill. I asked him how old the food was. He claimed it was made fresh. Bullshit! I got hit with a $56 bill in which I hated everything. Amazingly, the waiter never offered to take anything off the bill. He just took my signed bill and walked away. I'll never eat there again and you shouldn't either. Now I'm hoping I don't get food poisoning tonight. read more

Surprised this place is still in business. Grandview palace used to be a staple in Pasadena mostly there old locations on Colorado and Fair Oaks. I'm not sure if this location is associated with the other Grandview though. I'm guessing the reason this place is almost always empty is because of the customer service. Heard from others that the guy who usually takes the orders absolutely hates his job and you definitely get that vibe. Dude is so lazy and unhappy that he'd rather have people take all orders to go rather than accept dine in customers. This spot has potential but who knows why they keep there main employee/waiter on staff when his customer service is awful. The food is also a shell of what it used to be. read more

I cannot support: To confirm whether there were mushrooms in the hot/sour soup, I tried calling the service line over 5 times and was pickup+hungup each one. I have a mushroom allergy and the soup looked full of it, but not mentioned in the description. ...I don't think their surfaces are cleaned well between preparations as my mushroom-free combo fried noodles were satisfying but still caused a reaction within an hour. Won't order again. read more

Just because it may not look pretty on the outside but the food is the best Chinese food I've ever had. They have amazing music in the inside, the service was awesome, and the food? Let's just say you're not finding anything better. So... if you're ever in the area check it out and help support this local small business! read more

Very good food, the service was great, very friendly staff. The green beans and chicken were amazing. Definitely coming again

In my experience, Grandview Palace consistently delivers an excellent Chinese dinner, and I mean that literally, I only get my Chinese food delivered from them. For the past 2 years I've been ordering delivery and it's always fast, hot, fresh, and delicious. They have great service. I know I'll be ordering from them again very soon. Thanks Grandview for the great service and awesome food! read more

This is one of the hidden gems in Pasadena. Love this place a lot. We came here often, but sadly we moved out of the area. This is classic American style Chinese food done right. The service is so great. We became fast friends with the workers there. You get seated fast and your food comes in fresh. Our all time favorite is the orange chicken with real pieces of orange, bbq fried rice, wor wonton soup, and the crispy rice chicken soup. When it's too crowded at other big restaurants with a wait time of 2 hours you can always count on this place to seat you right away. We even booked this place for my son's 2nd birthday. They really made his birthday special. Thank you so much. When we come back to Pasadena we will definitely stop by and eat. Definitely don't sleep on this place and order the Grandview special chicken for a peppery spicy kick that is just right. read more

Being a bit of a salmon here but the food at Grandview Palace was just not that good. The Egg Drop soup was a total miss. Egg rolls were fair, pot stickers were OK and lemon chicken and fried rice decent. Interior was a bit worn and the menus falling apart. Service was the highlight. read more

I ordered chicken chow menu, beef skewers, pepper beef, and egg rolls for delivery. The food arrived hot and fast. The amount of food was unbelievable. Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Coming from me, that is huge. I'm the pickiest eater that I have met. In my opinion based on experience, you can't find anywhere better in the area for Chinese Food. read more

Great food and customer service. Beautiful ambiance and atmosphere and very clean. We enjoyed our visit