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

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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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

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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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

Great food, great atmosphere. Will be back for sure. This place has summer live band. Live it. 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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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

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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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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Always saw a line here, so I decided to give it a try instead of Din Tai Fung. Overall, it was okay but nothing really stood out. The cucumber salad was literally sliced cucumbers with a little sauce on top, and at $12 a bit overpriced. The honey walnut shrimp was definitely the highlight, and I enjoyed the tea--it paired well with the meal. The staff was also friendly and welcoming. For me, it's probably a one-time visit. read more

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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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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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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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Went here for lunch on Thursday. It is an upscale place. Very nice inside with some booths/small rooms along the sides with partitions to make them more private. We felt a bit underdressed. They have live music here sometimes and have a list of the times and acts in the front. We ordered dim sum regular items along with the spicy sczechuan chicken (fried with dry chiles/chile powder). Had the egg tarts for dessert. The positive: food was good and was brought out at a good pace - a couple things at a time. The negative: the service was lacking. Took a long time to place an order, water glasses empty for quite a while (had to ask for more water), plates not cleared very quickly when empty, had to prompt to get a check. But shrimp hargow, soup dumplings with chicken, bao bun with chicken, cucumber salad, egg tarts - all delicious. Parking instructions on website are worth following to find the structure they validate for (normally parking is $10 in that structure so don't forget the validation!) 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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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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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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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

This is our family's go to dim sum place! Good quality, good ambience, and good service! Made a last minute reservation over the phone 45 minutes before as online there were only available. Our reservation was 11:45am for 4 people. We arrived 5m early and was seated right away. We got seated a large booth by the window. It was super spacious and could've fit 4 people on each side. Our server was Patrick who was friendly and helpful. We ordered 6 piece SIU-MAI ($12), BAKED BBQ PORK BAO (3 pieces $8), SEAFOOD CRISPY CHOW-MEIN ($23). Today we ordered on the light side, and we still had leftovers. Items came out quickly and HOT which is important to us! The condiments (sweet soy sauce, mustard, and chili) were brought to the table upon seating. Apparently they don't serve regular soy sauce so they brought us the ones in the packets. This new location is beautiful. Definitely an upgrade from the original. The music choice was interesting, but not a huge deal. Shout out to Dylan our favorite server! Always good to see you! read more

Lunasia Signature - SEAFOOD CRISPY CHOW-MEIN $23 - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

UberEats delivery- my favorite seafood chow mein at the old Lunasia is just as good at the new location. The portion may be a tad bigger and there's more vegs, while keeping price the same. Included lots of napkins and utensils without asking. Highly Recommended***** read more

Lunasia Signature - Seafood chow mein (UberEats delivery) - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ambiance is beautiful. Staff was pretty busy. Portions are very generous. Siu mai was very flavorful, and the wrap melts in your mouth. Har gow was my favorite. Green beans were well-seasoned. Rice rolls were a little too fatty for me but still had a nice flavor. read more

Lunasia Signature - Rice roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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At the new Lunasia Signature in Pasadena. Love the ambience, classy fine dining, quiet diners, and food is great as usual. The old location in Old Town was a bit small and crowded for weekly lunches and dinner, moreso on weekends. At least now in their new location by Colorado and Lake, the place is much bigger and can accommodate hungry stomachs. However, one drawback, the parking. Only 3 slots, 1 is for disabled at the back. Too bad there is no parking at the back like the old one and you have to walk to the front building by Lake to park, then cross the street. Service is great, except the food comes a bit late. read more

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Soooo good! The restaurant is the perfect spot for a catch up or lunch/dinner with family. The food is meant to be family style and is so affordable. We loved all the food we ordered and our server was nice. This was a lot of food and we didn't even finish it all. I will say though the spicy seafood fried rice wasn't really spicy so I think that definitely couple use some more spice but everything else was fantastic. read more

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Lunasia Dim Sum House in Pasadena has gussied itself up and moved to a larger, fancier space on the corner of Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave and has been rechristened Lunasia Signature. They are still in the midst of their 3-week soft-opening which began Feb 24. The grand opening is March 16. They need to get their act together before then, because service, while friendly, was more bad than good during my visit. Colorado/Lake is a very busy intersection in Pasadena, and one must cross it to get from Lunasia's recommended parking garage on Mentor Ave to the restaurant. Parking is validated but not free. I found street parking a few blocks away. I visited on a weekday during "linner" hour, 3:30 pm. There was only other one table occupied when I arrived and also when I left, so I could easily hear the piano playing. The space is quite pretty, with soaring arched exposed wood-beamed ceilings, a pond water feature by the front window which allows much natural light, and stone sculptures here and there. There are tables in the middle, with booths on one side and a few private rooms on the other. At the rear is a self-playing Steinway grand piano. Not quite as well done as Panda Inn's recent renovation, but still far nicer than their old cramped bi-level digs. I only ordered takeout from the old location because it was always so crowded. The menu seems fairly similar, but I noticed there are fewer lobster dishes. Currently there are no menu photos (there are photos online). Reservations can be secured on Open Table. I ordered most of my regular go-to's: 1) Shrimp har-gow 2) pork and shrimp sui mai. Both fine, very plump with filling. 3) Crispy baked BBQ pork baos. Also fine. 4) Pan-fried turnip cakes. Taste was fine, but I wish they were sliced more thinly and fried crispier. 5) Honey glazed BBQ pork. Could have been glazier. 6) Pan-fried garlic noodles. Very garlicy, the bean sprouts added freshness. 7) White congee. Great, hard to make mistakes with this dish. Some sliced scallions would have been nice. 8) Pineapple baos. Nice. When I had them at the old spot, these looked exactly like the baked BBQ pork baos--you had to cut them open to see if they had pork or pineapple. That's actually how the name "pineapple bao" came about--the crispy top looked like a pineapple, even though usually there was no pineapple within. Lunasia's still are filled with pineapple, with a smooth top. I also ordered a pink lemonade which I would not recommend unless you like pink water. My visit to Lunasia was dampened by lackluster service, despite the place being practically empty. I had to get up twice--once to look for someone to take my order, and a second time to ask why my two bao orders never arrived after over 30 minutes. The service I did have was friendly and English-speaking. Actually, a number of staff were not Asian. I can't imagine how service would be in busy times. Let's hope Lunasia gets their act together with time, because it is a pleasant place to dine, as long as you're not in a rush. read more

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As for the ambiance, this new location is definitely quite the upgrade. It's huge and has a mixture of booths and free floating tables. The statue on the water at the front is a nice addition. Food-wise, it seems like everything is still pretty good and the same as before. Nothing really changed. I love the shao mai here and you can get them in different quantities. We also get the chicken fried rice and usually some protein dish to share. We did a takeout order but I hope to dine-in soon. The parking situation is a bit tricky. It seems like they have a parking lot, which is a walk and they possibly offer valet for pm service. read more

If Yelp allowed a 3.8, that's really what I would rate this location. While it wasn't a bad experience, it wasn't great either. Honestly, the only difference between the regular Lunasia and this location seems to be the atmosphere/design of the restaurant. The menu, while not as large as its normal locations, seemed to be quite similar. They had all the staples of Dim Sum they normally serve plus maybe some new items that aren't on their normal menu. I can't speak to that since I only ordered some of their staples, which by my experience, was not bad but didn't taste any better than how it is at their other locations. The service was good but once they bring your order, you get forgotten about. Some things I should point out is that parking is tricky. They do have valet parking behind the restaurant but if you wanna park your own car, it's either street parking (good luck), Target, the parking garage across from Target or THEIR parking lot which is across the street. Not convenient. Another aspect to know is that when I went (Saturday night @6:30pm) about a week after they opened, they seem to still be working out links such as having a front door that was broken and slammed shut every time someone came in or left or the incredibly loud and annoying sucking noise the pool made (they did something to stop it though after I mentioned it) or having a dirty bathroom that needed cleaning (otherwise it was quite nice). I'm sure in a month or two they will have worked out those kinks. All in all, it wasn't a bad dining experience and the prices seem to be similar to their regular locations. I want to go back and try some of their non-traditional items that are exclusive to that particular Lunasia. read more

I felt very lucky to snag an invite from friends to dine here on their grand opening day! The vibe is immediate as soon as you walk in, there's a big pond in the front and a grand interior with gold and earth tones. I especially loved the high ceilings and the wooden centerpiece, which is a beautiful tribute to the Altadena fire last year. Really nicely done. The Food If you've been to their counterpart in Alhambra, you know the deal: the dim sum is consistently good. * Appetizers: We started with the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf and the xiao long bao--both were hits. * BBQ Combo: This was a massive portion! The roasted pork belly, duck, and char siu were all great, but the char siu was the standout--super tender and perfectly seasoned. * The Highlights: My personal favorite was the hot and sour soup (perfectly seasoned with a nice kick) and the French-style filet mignon, which was incredibly tender. * The Miss: The only real disappointment was the fried beef noodles. We were expecting crispy noodles, but they arrived pretty soggy. Service & Logistics The service was excellent; the staff was constantly checking in on us to make sure we were taken care of. For parking, you can usually find a spot on the street or just use the Target parking lot nearby. it was a really enjoyable evening with great ambiance. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Lunasia Signature - Pond inside - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was able to make a reservation on Opentable on February 24th when they open and did not have to wait at all. This is a wonderful location on the corner of two busy streets. The decor and ambiance is better than the traditional Lunasia I've dined at and appreciate the opulent decor. Service is still being learned, but I'm sure they will all be wonderful by the end of the week. I am surprised they opened earlier than expected. Because the food is served in large portions, we ordered more protein than carbohydrates so we could enjoy the main entrees. read more

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Went there for dim sum with friends for birthday. Surprised to see a jazz band playing which was nice but unexpected. The drummer didn't look too excited playing. Service by Git was friendly and pleasant. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

The food was amazing like always. I like that the prices stayed the same. The new location is big & really beautiful. It was busy the evening before their grand opening & they were still working out technical kinks. I miss the QR Codes where you could just order additional plates if you needed to order more plates. Our designated server kept disappearing when we wanted to order more plates. The server that was not our server kept having to go get him. read more

Lunasia Signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food is good. Venue looks fantastic. Service is as good as it gets for asian restaurant. And they have validated parking a block away (but it's still not cheap even with validation). read more

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Same great quality as the Lunasia that used to be down the street in Old Town, so happy they're still around!! The dumplings were delicious, especially the shu mai, large, plump, and incredibly juicy. All the dumplings I ordered, the dumpling skin was perfectly soft with just the right amount of chew. The lotus leaf rice wrap was also my highlight, cooked absolutely perfectly. They also had some new specialty items on the menu worth trying. This isn't your typical dim sum spot, the menu and atmosphere is more elevated, so the prices will be premium. Excellent service, everyone was so kind/friendly. They came by just enough to check in on us read more

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Food I would say was 4.5. It was a bit salty but I think that's because my family eats very unsalty dishes. Ambiance of course is wonderful too as it's only been open for couple weeks. Parking is a bit of an issue. Actually a major issue. For me, I walk everywhere in Pasadena so no problem and we went during day time. But for those older folks who have hard time walking, having to park on street (not many spots) or park at Target, or park at their designated lot with validation which is very confusing to get to and have to pay $5, would guess this will be a major deterrent for people to come back. Imagining on a cold winter night. I don't think angelenos would want to go through the hassle. I think however major part that would not make people want to comeback is their service. We got there right at 11:00. Nobody came to take the order until we had to call someone over. And their iPad(?) had to be rebooted. The lady who took our order wasn't really sorry about the situation. Anyway the other servers and male staff were nice though. Another major part that I was in "awe" was we ordered two bowls of soup and no one came to serve us. Plus they didn't even give us a ladle. And after asking for it, they brought out this gigantic ladle that they would probably use for a 20 quart pot. It was an overall OK experience since the food was good but probably not coming back. - They also charge for tea (really? At a Chinese restaurant??) $2/person- not the greatest tasting tea - their portions isn't huge so be mindful when you order! - the glass top on lazy Susan very dirty! Yuck read more

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