Had an early dinner at Lunasia and went for dim sum old favorites. The jumbo har gow are tasty although they fall apart the minute you take a bite. We also enjoyed the crispy shrimp roll and the barbecue pork rice noodle. The crispy shrimp roll was a great texture, not too greasy with a flavorful filling. I love the addition of some green vegetable with the standard rice noodle roll. Service was friendly, but a little disorganized. There seems to be some lack of clarity around who is responsible for the table. Still, Lunasia remains a local favorite for dim sum. read more

Love their OG location, but this one is a huge pass. Everything tasted bland. The biggest offender was the spicy chili wontons. There was barely any chili sauce, just straight up soy sauce. 0/5 for the food, but 3/5 overall for the great service. Take away the pretty interior, and what's left feels like an attempt at dim sum from a YouTube tutorial by someone who has never tasted dim sum before. read more

First dine-in at the new posh Pasadena Lunasia location. The service leaves a lot to be desired -- slow and 1 wrong dish (hence 1 star off). The food is excellent for the most part. The 5 Stars = Filet mignon cubes, fish maw crab soup, seafood chow mein; 4 Stars = Peking duck; 2 Stars = squid ink shrimp dumpling (too spicy and peppery) There is a grand piano in the dining room but nobody seems to know when it gets played. Private rooms are available for an extra 'booking fee' ($200 or some ridiculous amount like that.) Overall - excellent food and value if you don't mind the subpar service. Parking sucks but you can use nearby Target garage. My favorite Lunasia is still the OG location in downtown Alhambra. read more

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Stunning ambiance! What a beauty it and thoughtful space. I think the food was all very good but I learned that I don't like Cantonese style Chinese food. We had many, many different dishes (party of 6) from the dim sum tower to 8 different individual dishes. The lettuce cups with chicken were so delicious! We were greeted warmly and our server was perfectly attentive. Our soft drinks never ran dry! read more

Lunasia Signature - Dim Sum tower - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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What a lux re-do from the former location. From the warm greeting as we entered to the super comfy seating, to the helpful waiter, Victor. We had a great meal. The timing was perfect, the quantities were just right, and the value is great. Friday and Saturday there was a fantastic Jazz duo, which literally hit all the right notes for a great evening in this lively and elevated Dim Sum dining experience. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the busboy, who was literally throwing the dishes from the tables into the utility buckets. It was super loud and a contrast to the otherwise perfect service. We'll be back soon. There's so much more to try. read more

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Came here on a whim for dinner because we were curious what the new space looked like. It's truly a step up with many more tables (and space between tables compared to them being crammed together at the old location), high ceilings, a massive fountain, and fine sculptures around. While we were seated right away as walk-ins, it took a little under 10 minutes just to wave someone down to order. The food came out quickly after we ordered, though, and it tasted comparable to everything we would order at the Alhambra location. If you're looking for a unique, almost fine dining ambiance, come to this location, but personally, I think the Alhambra one is a much more efficient, well-oiled machine. read more

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2 Stars = "Could've been better" and that's definitely my experience. I've gone to Lunasia in Alhambra many many times for more than a decade and have never been disappointed in the quality and authentic taste of their dim sum dishes. So when we decided to go to the Pasadena one I was expecting the same. I don't think any of the dishes were quite right, the rice roll looks like it was machine made...maybe it was? The green beans were not cooked long enough so it still had that raw plant flavor. The shumai, had no mushroom or shrimp, it was pretty much just a pork meatball with a wrapper and some masago on top. The har gow was better, texture was crisp, but it was a bit "fishy". The rice in the porridge was not good because I can feel the individual grains here and there. The chicken feet was actually perfect. The turnip cake was bland and in small pieces (like a normal one cut into 3). I'm sticking to the Alhambra location. I have no idea who is running this location, but it doesn't live up to the brand. read more

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First time at this new location. What a vibe - high end decor with live jazz playing, not exactly what I was picturing in my head before coming here. The service was quick and attentive - not sure why the bad reviews... Now the food - I'm glad to see they kept the quality and the craft. Everything tasted the same or better. We got shrimp dumpling, string beans, spare ribs, golden football puff, taro cake and bbq pork rice noodle roll. The taro cake was whole pieces of taro not the kind mixed in with starches or turnip cake if that makes sense. Overall we had a great meal and will definitely be back. read more

Lunasia Signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pasadena, California. I loved Lunasia. Four Pillars of Guidance. Firstly, the vibe is a modern posh restaurant, staff dressed in black and orchids on tables. There are rooms with privacy doors but not sound proof. There are booths with views of the street. Then there are many tables. Secondly, The wait and bus staff are super efficient and attentive: empty dishes were cleared promptly and waiters are super helpful. The staff had an air of readiness which we appreciated. Thirdly, The food? Next level. The dimsum plates we had were exceptional, kitchen-to-table-rapid and well made The seafood crispy chow mein and gailan we ordered were also very good. There was nothing to complain about the food. Fourthly, Parking , 90 minutes free across the street, directions are given in the Opentable reservation. Will be coming back. End of Yelp. read more

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I was craving some congee and dumplings, and thought I would try this new location. Luckily, I was one of the first people in when they opened and was seated right away. Within 15 or 20 minutes, the restaurant had started filling up. All of the servers and staff were extremely friendly and polite--not something I would typically expect or even care about in a dim sum restaurant. But, as this place is a little bit more elegant than your typical dim sum house, it made sense. I placed my order and the food and tea came out fairly quickly. Granted, the prices are a little bit higher than some other places I've been to, but the size of some of the portions seem to be appropriately larger. Flavors were on point, although a tad on the salty side. I would agree with some of the reviews that mention this place appears to be a little bit understaffed. But, I factored in that I didn't have to wait to get seated as opposed to many places where the wait can be 30 to 60 minutes on a weekend. It was overall a nice dining experience, and particularly as I am interested about their live music offerings, I would like to go back with more people sometime. read more

Lunasia Signature - Cucumber salad and spicy har gow. - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been to Lunasia Signature twice now since they opened, once as a walk-in and once with a reservation. Both times we came around brunch and the restaurant filled up pretty quickly afterward, so reservations are probably a good idea if you're coming during peak hours. Food-wise, it's pretty solid and comparable to the Lunasia in Alhambra. We ordered the usual dim sum spread: har gow, siu mai, rice noodle rolls, spare ribs, green beans, etc. Most of it was good, although the green beans were noticeably undercooked. The Pasadena location is definitely more dressed up than your typical SGV dim sum restaurant. The space is huge with tall ceilings, booths, open tables, and even private rooms for banquet dining. It's polished and impressive, and feels like it's geared toward a broader, more Western clientele. Unfortunately, the service hasn't matched the setting either time we've been. Both visits were spotty and slow. My mom primarily speaks Chinese, and many of the servers couldn't communicate with her in Cantonese or Mandarin, so they eventually had to find someone else who could help us order. Beyond the language barrier, though, the service itself was just inattentive. Condiments wouldn't come unless we asked, dishes we ordered were forgotten, tea wasn't refilled unless we flagged someone down, etc. On our most recent visit, we were seated directly underneath one of the large ceiling fans and my mom immediately got cold. We asked if we could move before we'd even ordered, while the restaurant still had empty tables, but were told no. It wasn't a huge deal on its own, but combined with everything else, it added to the feeling that the service here just isn't particularly accommodating or attentive. Overall, the food is good and the restaurant itself is beautiful, but I don't really see a reason for us to return to this location. There are so many excellent dim sum options throughout the SGV, and while they may not have quite as polished of an interior, the overall dining experience is usually much better. read more

This is a very elegant dim sum spot in Pasadena, though the service was unfortunately slow, likely due to being understaffed. We tried a variety of dim sum, and each dish brought something unique to the table. A few standout items were definitely the Mongolian beef and the radish pancake. However, the green beans lacked the strong garlic flavor I was expecting, and the egg tart felt a bit heavy rather than light and crispy. read more

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Great Venue - good prices and quality. Be sure to Get a reservation for weekend and holidays. read more

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I'm thinking 3.75 rounded up to 4 stars. The new restaurant is beautiful. Private rooms can be reserved for small parties on one wall and larger parties on the left wall. There is a stage with a beautiful Steinway Grand Piano that is self/playing it can be played. The stage has enough room for a 5 man band comfortably. Very classy setting. The restaurant also offers 90 minutes of free parking with validation and is located next to the restaurant. We parked three blocks away and discovered when we got to the restaurant that they offer parking. They also take reservations at the rebranded restaurant. We ordered Sui Mai, Har Gow, Crispy Baked BBQ Buns, String Beans with fried garlic, Spicy Wonton, Pork and Rice Fried Puffed ball, Rice Noodles with Shrimp and a Pan Fried Noodles with Beef . All of the food was very fresh, string beans is a large serving so no need to double up, probably easily serves 8 people. If you love shrimp, most of the dumplings have large fresh pieces in them. Loved light slightly chewy bbq pork buns and the slightly crispy green beans. The puffed dumpling was light, chewy and good flavor. The chow mein was interesting, the noodles clumped together a little and the gravy hints of a strong bell pepper flavor. We will probably try the regular chow mein or fried rice next trip. All of the dumplings and rice roll were good. New location and amenities make this location (parking, reservations, location) better than the old location. The service was impeccable. Make a reservation and bring your family and/or friends for good room. The service is efficient so you can easily get in and out under 90 minutes without feeling rushed. read more

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I love Lunasia! But I also miss the "old" Lunasia. Lunasia Signature is the more upscale version of our beloved Lunasia originally on Colorado boulevard. The menu here seems to have downsized as I believe there are less food items. It was a bit sad not to see some old favorites. Food and quality is the same. There was a long wait when we walked in on a Sunday around lunch time. Service was also a bit slow considering it's a weekend. read more

Lunasia Signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

There is some construction going in the front, so parking is not as convenient. We had a private room/area, to celebrate my BF's grandmother for Mother's Day. We ordered a variety of dishes and all the portions were big. Overall, service was fine and all the dishes we had were good. read more

Lunasia Signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped by for a Mother's Day meal! Lots of food, great presentation. There's construction now on Colorado and Lake but still has an accessible door off Colorado. (lake entrance has stairs). We made reservations and it was pretty busy but there were lots of tables as well as private rooms. We got a selection of dim sum including siu mai, har gow, sticky rice, garlic noodles, rice noodles, and the assorted bbq platter. All foods looked and tasted great. We enjoyed the crispy pork belly and the sauces with the dim sum. Extra sauces cost extra but our meal came with sauces included. It was nice inside, and there is even a grand piano as well. read more

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One of our go to asian restaurant to visit around Pasadena. Why? Because the food is delicious, service is superb and the ambiance? Such a beauty! We always love their fried chicken and their dimsum selections and whenever we have visitors from outside state or country and they are craving for dimsum, we go here! read more

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Visited this spot on a busy Sunday afternoon, and it was much better than what some of the other reviews were mentioning! I really liked the complimentary tea (really helped with the digestion) and the fact that sauce came with each dim sum order. We didn't know it was going to come with sauce, so we ordered an extra sauce platter, which honestly I don't think was necessary. Despite being super busy, service was nice and fast. Our first orders of food came out within 5-10min of us sitting down, and the waiter checked on us a good amount of times. We got the jumbo har kow, jumbo shumai, xiao long bao, rice puff, and rice rolls. My favorite was definitely the jumbo har kow--that alone was enough to fill us up! The restaurant itself too is beautiful with lots of natural lighting and chatter. Definitely a family gathering spot. If you go, make sure to make a reservation! read more

Lunasia Signature - Pork Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling) (5pcs) (5pcs) - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Comfortable seating area, nice ambience and good service. Food was standard for 626 dim sum but in this neck of the woods, I guess it's a plus. Overall enjoyed the dishes. Wasn't impressed with their ma la har gow, personally prefer the original. Valet is $10 or walk a bit with street parking. read more

Lunasia Signature - Ma Spicy Mala Har-Gow (4pcs) (4pcs) - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious food and portions. Attentive and prompt service, there's a beautiful Steinway Piano for live music on certain days. Free validated parking in a structure across the street for 1.5 hours. The interior is beautifully decorated and I'll definitely come back again! Highly recommend Lunasia for Chinese food in Pasadena read more

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We came here on a Sunday night for dinner and made a reservation for 8pm. This is Lunasia's new Chinese food fine-dining concept featuring a small menu for all day dim-sum, and classic Cantonese cuisine. We were seated for a good fifteen minutes until we got service. There weren't that many servers on the floor even though the resturant was 80% full. We later learned that management had let most of the wait staff go once 8pm arrived. I had to flag down servers, waiters, waitresses, really anyone I could see to order food, for water refills, to get the bill..etc. There was a lack of waitstaff. They should have kept a couple more servers around. When we did get service, the staff were very nice and helpful. Ok, now onto the food. We ordered the following: 1. Filet mignon 5/5 - savory, moist and simply divine! A must order. 2. Egg Tofu with pea sprouts: 4/5 - a bit plain but I am glad at least it wasn't oily 3. Pan-fried crab bao: 5/5 - there was a nice sesame coating at the bottom - gave this bao a nice crunch and texture beyond the crispy bottom. So good. 4. Pork soup dumplings (XLB) - 4.5/5 - pretty good 5. Fried calamari - 3/5 over-fried and tasted greasy 6. Mango pudding - 4/5 just ok. 7. Pineapple bao - 3.5/5 (there were actual pieces of pineapple fillings inside the bao - but I am not sure it worked. I like the original better) Ambiance is classy, modern, and elegant. There was a self-playing piano and a pond inside the restaurant to provide a more elevated Chinese fine-ding experince. What more could you ask for? The front door is super heavy, and parking may be a challenge. I was able to find street parking since it was a Sunday night. I am glad we went and tried it! read more

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We love dumplings and we love fast service, so this place is always a win for us. It's our go-to spot and always worth the drive. They recently turned the restaurant into more of a fine dining experience, which I was a little bummed about because we loved the old location, but the food is still amazing. If you want to sit in the private booths, definitely make a reservation ahead of time. It's a great spot for a family outing or a date night. read more

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We ordered take-out to celebrate a birthday from Lunasia Signature. Their new space at Colorado & Lake looks great and we've been anticipating their opening since I learned they would occupy that corner. Staff was friendly upon pick up. Everything we ordered was accounted for and the food tasted real good. We ordered pork and shrimp siu mai (10 pcs $18), crispy shrimp roll (4 pcs $14), stir fried beef & Chinese broccoli ($24), crispy salt & pepper squid ($20), seafood udon ($22) and assorted bbq combination ($50). The siu mai which you top with fish roe were good and meaty. Cant go wrong with siu mai. The crispy shrimp roll was tasty and must be even better when dining-in. The beef & chinese broccoli was good. The beef was tender and the dish overall had good flavor. The salt & pepper squid was standard & was a good salty dish. The seafood udon surprised me how good it was. The noodles had good flavor on its own. You get shrimp, scallops and fish in this dish and it was super tasty. The assorted bbq combination was a sizeable tray of meat that came with Hong Kong style roasted duck, char siu pork and pork belly. The duck tasted great and it came with hoisin sauce. Perfect bites. The char siu was delicious and full of flav. I really liked it. The pork belly were perfect little slices of fatty, crispy goodness. This tray was plentiful and something my family really liked. We would get it again the next time for sure. Overall, our take-out spread to celebrate a birthday was really enjoyed by everyone. We even had enough leftovers to have meals the following day. Lunasia Signature gets it right and hopefully they are an anchor on that corner for a long time. read more

Can't stop coming back to this place. The staff is fantastic, the aesthetics are stunning, and the food is delicious. 10/10 recommend. Great job to everyone who's been working so hard in making this place special! My top fav are the Honey Walnut Shrimp, Dumplings, and Orange Chicken read more

Lunasia Signature - Main seating area. Grand Opening Celebration - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Spacious restaurant with a neat interior and a grand piano. Plenty of booth seatings with dividers as well as table seating. You have most of your tasty Lunasia dim sum offerings like huge shrimp pork siu mai, bouncy rice rolls, and taro cake. There are also options for bigger entree style dishes like the stir fried eggplants and fish ball watercress soup. The service still needs to be improved as they didn't check in on us, and we had to ask for bowls and spoons that didn't just arrive with a large pot of soup. Parking is not that convenient. It's a block or so away in a lot labeled 2 N Lake. You scan a QR code which sends a text to open the gate. Then you get a code from Lunasia that validates parking to $5.99. If you don't want to input all your credit card info, you can scan the code at exit to do Apple Pay. Later they will have valet available as well I believe. Overall, this Lunasia spot is a higher end version in terms of decor and pricing of the standard Lunasia. Good dining environment with less noise in a beautiful bowstring truss ceiling building. read more

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Checking out the new Lunasia Signature! The decor is gorgeous and much more elegant than the original--super clean with private (though not necessarily quiet) booths. Since it was Day 3 of their soft opening, I was impressed by the service; the staff moved over from the old location, so they already knew exactly what they were doing. Food-wise, we compared the classics: Beef Chow Fun, Jellyfish, and String Beans. We tried the Mala Har Gow from the new menu, but it didn't really land for us. Maybe I just wasn't feeling 100% that day, but the original location still holds the title for best flavor in my book. I'll be back to give the other new dishes a fair shot! read more

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Lunasia is by far some of the cleanest, best dim sum in town. It's NOT comparable to Din Tai Fung because it's actual Cantonese dim sum. The quality is always of the highest and their portion size for shu mai and har gow is INSANE. One thing I absolutely love is the size and quality of their shrimps. The honey walnut shrimp is top tier and the deep fried shrimp dumplings is some of the best I've ever had. This is my go to anything I'm in Pasadena. read more

Beautiful spot for dim sum! The restaurant itself is stunning and has a really nice ambiance that makes the whole dining experience feel a bit elevated. The service was also excellent--attentive, friendly, and quick. Most of the dishes were solid, but the honey walnut shrimp was a bit too sweet for my taste. If you have a strong sweet tooth you might love it, but for me it leaned more dessert than savory. Still, the atmosphere and great service make this place worth visiting. read more

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4 stars for the atmosphere! We went on their grand opening. They warned our party of 3 that it was their literal first day at the new Pasadena Signature location. The entrance is beautiful with a bronze sculpture fountain and a grand piano! I loved the gold wall. It was perfect for Lunar New Years. We brought our out of town guest to this restaurant and he loved it. The food is of course Lunasia top notch quality. It was a soft opening so hiccups were very apparent. The staff was new, and they seemed to be getting their protocols in order.. I only wish they had real tableclothes or some type of placemats as with dim sum there are splashes. When there is nothing to absorb the splatter it ends up on the table and your hands can touch it. WIshed there was a lazy susan also! Only the booths seemed to have these... read more

I stopped by during their "soft opening" to check the place out. They're clearly still in the early stages and working through some kinks with their ordering system, which is understandable. Service was decent overall. One thing that immediately stood out was the decor. It's clear a lot of thought and effort went into the design and overall setup of the restaurant. The space feels well put together, and I personally really liked the atmosphere. The dim sum itself was pretty good and a solid. Siu Mai 7/10 - Nothing extraordinary, but pretty solid. BBQ Pork Bun 7/10 - The flavor of the filling and crust were good, but too flaky. Mala Har Gow 8/10 - The flavor of the filling was perfect. Flavorful, with an extra spicy kick... but not too spicy. Scallop Dumplings 7/10 - The flavor was good, but the filling easily falls out of the wrapper if you're not extra careful. Crispy Shrimp Rice Rolls 9/10 - My favorite dish. The shrimp is perfectly coated and fried. The texture of the rice roll wrap truly complimented the crispy shrimp. It's not a 10 because they definitely need to add another roll! Overall, the food and experience were good for a soft opening. I'm curious to see how things develop once they're fully up and running. read more

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Can't wait to come back once this flagship signature site gets its sea legs! We attended the soft opening lunch service today and the food, despite the long waits, was totally worth it. The ambiance of open design and selective art is impressive. The large petrified wood in the center of the dining room seems like a nod of acknowledgment to the Wild Fire that claimed Altadena. Respect. The attentive staff was in full force, at least 20 on alert, their first day jitters were compensated by their friendly presence. Everyone wanted the day to go smoothly. We were the only pair of gweilo in a full restaurant of what seemed like the VIP lunch crowd of 91108. The portions are very generous. The siu-mai has to be the largest in all of the SGV! Very flavorful and wrap melts your mouth. Next up was the white congee, perfect if you have a guest with a gentle stomach. Very generous portion. We had to ask for condiments, salt, pepper, mustard and soy sauce. They do not have a tray of peppers to kick it up. The honey BBQ port ribs is basically Chashu Pork, again, huge portion with plenty to take home to add to another meal later. Nice flavor and not fatty. The spicy eggplant was amazing too, bright flavors with red pepper, and slivered mushrooms. We had the Chrysanthemum tea, which I traditionally have with dim sum. I like that the menu lists the beneficial qualities of the teas. We did not have room for the egg tart custard, so another reason to come back for the grand opening in a month. read more

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We thought the food was very good, and mediocre service. Took a while to get out server to take our order, they when the food arrived, they didn't bring any utensils to serve the food, like the fried rice or garlic string beans. Not easy to do with just chopsticks. Then we get the dumplings, but had to ask for soy sauce, ginger, etc. For 6 of us, they bring one small bowl. We had to ask any server walking by to get more water. The server didn't seem to know the menu we'll we've we asked how many items were in a particular dish - enough for 6 people? And the restaurant is very noisy, even more so when the live piano began to play! read more

Lunasia moved from the location near Paseo Pasadena to the corner of Lake and Colorado. Because of a months long city construction project taking place in front of the restaurant, I feel bad for the place because a little confusing on where the front entrance is. Parking is also hit and miss. The decor was very nice. They were able to seat us right away. The the filet mignon black pepper stir fry was the best dish, super tender with a mildly spicy sauce. The garlic noodles were also very good as well the siu-mai. The spicy salt calamari also very tasty and crisp. The food was very good, way better than Panda Inn. Will definitely return. read more

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Food was expensive yet the quality does not live up to the price. Nothing really stands out. Service was terrible for a restaurant located in Pasadena and trying to aim for that upscale American fine dining. No one comes to check on you after placing your order, you will always have to flag them down. I can see why the service is bad, it's because the manager himself is not that good at service either. Very unwelcoming towards us. My dad has a diet restriction, and before I placed the order, I asked the waiter if the kitchen can do the accommodation, waiter confidently said yes. Couple minutes later the manager came out to tell me they can't do the request but no sorry or anything. The manager would stop by other tables bring them checks or what not but he never arrived once at our table. Thought the restaurant has nice decor and good atmosphere, I would not come back for this kind of service. Manager definitely needs more training. read more

I only did takeout before at their original location in old town Pasadena, and the food was delicious. This food at this new location is just as good, but the aesthetic and ambiance blew me away. Only of the nicest, well decorated and beautifully designed dining spaces in Pasadena. They have a huge pond right when you walk in and an astonishing grand piano in the back. The table layout is amazing with plenty of tables in the center and private dining rooms around the perimeter. The food was very delicious and best enjoyed family style. Staff are very friendly and helpful. read more

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I dedicate my 2,222th Yelp review to all dim sum lovers out there. Yes, I am a numbers gal. Let's dim sum... Lunasia is now Lunasia Signature serving all day dim sum. They have moved to the corner of Colorado Blvd & Lake Ave in Pasadena. Great new location! Reservations can be made online. Valet parking is available or you may park across the street at Pasadena Towers for 90 minutes free with validation. In celebration of my 30 Years of Service at work, a few colleagues & I came here for yum cha dim sum lunch. I made online reservations for 6 people. We were lucky to get one of the private rooms that seats 8-10 people. Perfect... ample seating room for all of us. Room for 10-12 people is also available. Hostess was welcoming and pleasant. We were seated within a few minutes upon arrival. Ambiance is quite elegantly modern with 3 cozy private rooms (they are connected, but unfortunately, each room cannot open up to make one big private room for larger parties), a handful of comfy booths, and the rest are open tables/chairs. Quite spacious & airy all around. Love the gold & black themed decor with soft yellow lighting. Self-playing piano near the cashier & pond in the front are a nice touch to the fine-dining experience that it offers. They may open up the 2nd floor area in the future. Cool beans! Our wonderful server, Brian, was cordial, friendly & helpful. He took our order very quickly. Btw, prices are on the higher end... they can add up. Being in a private room is great as it gives us some privacy, but it doesn't allow us to get the attention of the staff quite well compared to being out in the open space. They didn't return to check on us much. After the dim sum delivery, we were pretty much on our own. For a fine-dining restaurant, top-notch service with frequent attention & care should shine through, but unfortunately, they lacked in this area. Don't get me wrong. When we did get their attention, service was great & swift. Delivery of the dim sum was super fast though. Great opportunity to capture a photo with all the dim sum together. However, I have two small gripes... one, I felt some of the dim sum were not steaming hot & two, a few dishes were a bit flat in flavor and taste. Here's what we ordered... 1 Jumbo har-gow (shrimp) with 10 count was gigantic almost palm size. Shrimp filling was abundant & flavorful. Winner! 1 Jumbo sui-mai with 10 count was huge, too. Juicy & tasty. Quite a crowd pleaser! 1 Steamed chicken feet is a delicacy that I enjoyed very much. Just delish! 1 Soy sauce chow mein was crispy & quite yummy. Good portion. Must get! 1 Chinese broccoli (aka gai lan in Cantonese) came with many dark green stalks. Simple & crunchy. Amazingly good. Will get again. 1 Beef rice noodles lacking flavor per colleagues. It came out cold. 1 Shrimp rice noodles had big shrimps. Good, but it too came out cold. Still a keeper. 1 Steamed BBQ pork buns bread was mushy. Pork filling flavor was mediocre. Won't get again. 1 Crispy baked BBQ pork buns had flaky top & juicy filling. Another winner! 2 Pork soup dumplings (aka xiao long bao) were juicy & delicious, but the outside dough was a tad thick. 1 Pan-fried turnip cakes (aka lo bak go) were different. It didn't have the dried shrimp & pork flavor that I'm used to having. Small portion. 1 Black bean spare ribs lacked the full deep flavor of black bean. 1 Sticky rice with pork and shrimp (aka lo mai fan) was moist & had good flavor per my colleagues. 1 Pork and shrimp rice puffs (aka ham sui gok) were perfectly formed & lightly crispy on the outside. Pork filling had sufficient flavor, but wished there was a bit more filling. 1 Pineapple buns were lightly crispy on the outside with creamy filling on the inside. Perfect sweetness. Pineapple chunks didn't work for me though. 1 Sakura buns came with sweetened lava egg yolk flowing out with ooze. YUM! It's a keeper. Dim sum presentation was fine. Though seasonings and flavors aren't as authentic that I'm used to. At their old location in Pasadena, they were quite authentic. They need to bring back the steaming hot dim sum with amazing great flavors as in the past. Oolong tea was one aromatic brew with floral sweet to woody roasted flavor... sentiments from my colleagues. Tea charge was $2.00 per person, but only one teapot was given. They should charge by the teapot regardless of how many people drinks the tea. Just my 2 cents. My overall experience was good, but it could have been better. I really wanted to give them 5 stars, but there were a few areas that fell short & because of that, 3.5 stars round up to 4 stars. They have great potential to rise & prove its signature name. I plan to return to try their other dim sum items. I look forward to an amazing dim sum fine-dining experience in the near future. Thank you Lunasia Signature & best of success in the journey ahead! Btw, dim sum literally means "touch the heart" & yum cha is "drink tea in Cantonese in case you're curious. read more

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Three star is generous for this place. I think when they decided to go bigger, they miss the part about quality and customer service. The food was subpar at advance. The customer service was. A few of our dishes did not come and the rest of them came almost an hour late here. The summer music series of those playing the piano was not a plus or a welcome entertainment. The acoustics of this place is mediocre at best and it is loud. Then you add piano playing, which made it more chaotic. There is also valet parking that is mandatory and my brother who is disabled parked himself and it was still charged. This place is ridiculous and likely not come back. It is sad because we frequent the whole location before they moved. read more

My girlfriend and I just walked away from this restaurant disappointed. We were excited to eat here because she had visited before and really enjoyed the food with a friend. We were seated promptly, which we appreciated. However, after waiting more than 20 minutes, no server came to greet us or take our order, even though our menus were closed and we were clearly looking around for assistance. The table next to us had its order taken, so we assumed we would be next. Instead, the server passed us and took the order of another table that had been seated after us. At that point, we decided to leave. I'm sure the food would have been good, but after waiting so long and feeling completely overlooked, our excitement had turned into frustration. The hostess was very pleasant and apologetic when we left, which we appreciated, but the lack of service ultimately ruined the experience for us. read more

I usually frequent the one on Colorado and I love all of their menu offerings. So came over to check out the newest location and when I walked in I was greeted and sat immediately with no wait on a Sunday at 10:30 am..shocked. This may be a rare occurrence because there is street construction going on right outside leading to multiple lane closures. The food is just as Lunasia promises. The jumbo harvhow and siu mai are favs and you can't go wrong. Finish off your meal with the egg yolk bao! read more

Lunasia Signature - New Lunasia with an upscale experience - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California