Chicken was tender and clean tasting Condiments complemented…read morethe chicken well Reasonably priced Will go back again

Get a combo meal! Dark meat!!…read more Everything single thing in combo A slaps I promise. The peanuts are fried w peppercorn so it tastes delicious. The cucumber salad is fresh and spicy. The hainan chicken rice is cooked to perfection. The chicken is so silky and smooth. The green scallion oil and ginger sauce is perfect. The soup is light and perfect. I need to come here more. Combo B includes garlic fried string beans which are super salty. Could not eat but others ate it. Love the service here. Free sauce refills Local vibe.

How dare anyone give this place less than 5 stars!…read more Don't @ me, everyone is entitled to their experiences, which are clearly not all great. Anyhoo... Having just moved to Pasadena from San Francisco, I have been exploring the food scene all-around. These kinds of places are a dying breed everywhere as gentrification and conglomerates take over more and more of the food landscape. Why you should patronize this place: locally owned, family run, great food, and hella cheap. The owner (I think he's the owner) was so friendly and knew the orders of many of the locals who came in while I was eating. The front person was great as well. I ordered the 1/4 dark with fries and it was great. Chicken was juicy and the shoestring fries crisped up just right. This is on my go-to list and it should be on yours.

What a hidden gem just off of Colorado Blvd. The chicken was super flavorful, the atmosphere was…read morefun and down to earth. Met the owners and some regulars! Found the place on Yelp, it was a nice super dinner without the fancy pretentious extras!! Me and my wife loved every bite!!

I thoroughly enjoyed their Crispy Kare-Kare. It is wonderful that they prepare everything fresh…read moreupon order. You might experience a slight wait for your meal, but it is certainly worth it. As a Southern California Filipina, born and raised in San Diego, and with a chef for a father, I have had the pleasure of trying various styles of kare-kare. Alongside the kare-kare, the bagoong (cooked shrimp paste) is equally important. I wouldn't even consider eating kare-kare without bagoong. If the bagoong is not up to par, the kare-kare is not as satisfying. This was my very first experience with Crispy Kare-Kare, and I am definitely planning to return to Almuchow to savor one of my favorite Filipino dishes again. Bagoong is an acquired taste. My husband dislikes its aroma and flavor, which is why he doesn't particularly enjoy kare-kare. The quality of the kare-kare is intrinsically linked to the bagoong. If the bagoong is not prepared correctly, it can diminish the entire dish. I am definitely looking forward to returning for their Crispy Kare-Kare!

This Filipina was so happy to find Filipino food in the area. I was resigned to having to drive to…read moremy parents' house, West Covina, Cerritos or my sister's house to get some Filipino food. Although I can cook many dishes, sometimes you just want to get take out. We ordered: Longsilog- my husband and I shared an order. It hit the spot although I wish they had spicy vinegar! Bagnet à la carte - we ate some with the Longsilog and took the rest home. It was more than enough for a second meal. We'll surely return to try their other offerings! The stall is located in Blossom Food Hall. Ample parking is available as it shares a parking lot with the theatre. Enjoy!

I crave chicken katsu curry here and there. Yesterday, I wanted some. I noticed this place wasn't…read moretoo far away from me. Placed 2 orders. Honestly, I was hoping for more from it. Pretty sad presentation. The curry was way more spicy than expected. It hit the spot tho. The chicken was yummy. It had a bit of a crunch to it. Not too crispy...I liked it. The curry flavor was on point. It was yummy. For the price , they need to put a bit more rice and a bit more chicken. It looked more like a kid size portion.

MENU - there's no prices or menu in the store at all.. checkout online…read more https://championscurryusa.square.site/?location_id=L5SNP8Q1V1B6T&fulfillment=PICKUP#ULRHCMOWNO65OVTBHIJYYMSI FOOD - very decent. Wasn't very hungry ended up eating everything. Spicy sauce was just a bit spicy. Two less star since we only got plastic fork and spoon which felt pretty cheap. Had to pick up our own food too and they asked for tip. Feels slightly expensive given it feels like a fast food place. Portion was ok size not huge so didn't justify the cost. INSIDE - pretty small store with just several stools. SERVICES - friendly. Offered free ice water on hot day which was nice. Overall decent curry. Not sure I'd come all the way here but if will come back if in the area.

Accidentally went there. I was looking for a car part at the O'Reilly auto parts that anchors this…read morestrip mall and decided to walk over to see the restaurant. While I was staring at the menu deciding whether I wanted to get anything, several people came and went with their orders and everyone told me to get the fried chicken. So, I went inside and got the fried chicken with macaroni salad. A few mintues later, I added a katsu musubi to the order. This is not fast-food. The wait is real. About 12 minutes. I then had probably about 10 minutes of driving before I sat down to eat. The fried chicken is delicious and has a great crispy/crunchy skin. There is a faint sweetness that coats the chicken. The meat was not super plump like some national-chain places (I think those places brine-injected the chicken). Depending on your preference, this might feel too dry to you. Their dipping sauce for the chicken is very tasty. If they just sold that in bottles, I'd come just to buy that for use at home! Speaking of preferences, the macaroni salad is also well made, but it's simple and might be disappointing if you're expecting some kind of flavor kick. I liked it very much, because it is in the style of the basic macaroni salad -- someone described it as going home to Hawaii for them -- and I think that's what it is. Portions were enough to split into two meals. So I had half of my chicken and the mac salad. I had planned to also only eat half of the musubi. But it was delicious and had a nice crunch which I'm sure would not have held up being kept in the fridge. I really enjoyed the musubi on its own, but also enjoyed taking turns with bites with that sauce added on. I stored the rest of the chicken and mac salad in the fridge and then had them for dinner 6 hours later. Despite being in the fridge, the chicken still had a bit of a crunchy bite to it - it wasn't a mushy soggy mess. Very friendly service. This is not a sit-down place you go to for a dining experience - just a solid place to get food to go that will be delicious. Now that I've had the fried chicken that everyone seems to recommend, I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu.

I heard good things about their fried chicken, so I called ahead for pickup and ordered their…read more4-piece fried chicken with macaroni salad. It is a small, unassuming little place with a free parking lot. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly, and I have to say, the service was great! The lady at the counter was super sweet and made small talk with me. I got my order which came out to $17.12 after tax. Food-wise, the fried chicken was indeed delicious! I loved the batter: it was shatteringly crisp. The chicken was tender and flavored well, but I loved the sauce that came with it! For the mac salad, I thought it was just okay. It tasted a bit plain from other mac salads I've tried, but the noodles were cooked perfectly. For the price, the portion size is okay, but I'm not complaining since the food was good. Overall, the friendly service and fried chicken is what makes me want to come back again! I definitely want to try their other offerings too. Would recommend!

This quiet, unassuming restaurant in Pasadena has an excellent selection of Pho, Bahn Mi Sandwiches…read moreand other dishes, but I usually come in for their inexpensive Bahn Mi. I got the BBQ pork this time around and you can't beat the $7.50 price (August 2026). The service is good and the prices are even better. Ambiance 9/10 Food 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms 9/10 Value 10/10 Will I Return? Yes

Good place to get a quick affordable meal. You can order at the kiosk for card/tap pay so you dont…read morehave to wait for someone at the register. They have Banh mi sandwiches, pho, stir fried noodles, spring rolls/egg rolls etc. Pho cost 13.50 for a large bowl. They also sell sesame balls with mung beans and some other snacks. The sesame balls are crispy on the outside and are .75 each. My son tried the new Char Chiu rice plate and said the sauce it came with was good. Outside and indoor seating available and they bring your order to the table when ready. Water, sauces, and veggies are self serve.

Ordered a cebuchon a couple days early for a Saturday and it was amazing!!! So crispy so tender…read moreperfectly cooked. Everyone at the party enjoyed and marveled at the size but omg the skin was literally so crispy and good. Price is also super affordable!! For $150 I will definitely be ordering again if I have a big party. There was so much we had leftovers for guests.

I placed an order for next-day pickup and made arrangements based on the pickup time I was given…read more Literally just as I was about to pick up my order, I received an email saying that my order had been cancelled because some of the items were unavailable. If certain items were unavailable, I should have been notified when the order was placed, or at the very least given the option to substitute or remove those items. Waiting until the exact pickup time to tell a customer that their order has been cancelled is incredibly frustrating and shows very poor communication and customer service. A simple notification earlier in the day could have saved me the time and inconvenience. E & J has definitely lost my business. If you're going to spend your money on Filipino food, I'd suggest taking it somewhere that appreciates your time and business. There are other Filipino food options nearby, including the Filipino restaurant at Blossom Market Hall, where my experiences have always been exceptional. But to reiterate: WTF dude.

Foods are delicious and big plates with great price! Service is attentive and clean environment.read more

Golden China Restaurant is super family-friendly place located at 1115 Fair Oaks Ave, South…read morePasadena. It has been around awhile, since about 1984. You can dine there, have take out or delivery. All of it is great and all of it heats up well. We just love it. The place is super clean and so comfortable. You will love the service. They are so nice and helpful. They are also fast, but not trying to get rid of you. Their pick up is always right as is their delivery. We love to eat there, we have done it all. We have eaten there and done take away. The photos are of both. We love all of their food. Their orange peel chicken is so good and tender. We also love their fried rice. It is soft and fresh. You will love any of their chow meins. it matter not which one you order. It is made fresh and ever so good. You have to try their Kung Pao chicken. It is the best in Pasadena.