Came in here for lunch and I must say, it's the best Chinese food we've had in a long time. We…read moreordered Yang Chow Fried Rice, Orange Beef, Honey Walnut, Shrimp and Sio Mai. Wow! The Orange Beef was tender and the batter was light. Don't even need a knife to cut the beef. Honey Walnut Shrimp was also light and tasty. Sio Mai tasted great. A big thumbs up! It was so good that I forgot to take pictures until after we devoured most of the food. My only gripe is it was a little hot in the restaurant. But to be fair it was 105° weather that day.

Came with some friends one night and ordered Shrimp Chow Mein, Orange Chicken, Sizzling Black…read morePepper Beef, and Hot & Spicy Eggplant. Everything tasted pretty generic. Nothing really stood out here but nothing was bad at least. I've had plenty of Chinese restaurants in Chinese population dense areas such as Monterey Park, Alhambra, etc. and this doesn't hold up against them in terms of flavor. Service was okay and the ambiance was fine.

First time coming here to try them out and to use our 626 Passport book! The beef noodle was…read moredefinitely the highlight. It was flavorful, the right balance of spices, and the portion was plentiful! We also tried the green onion pancake (not pictured) because it was so good with the accompanying sauce that we went through it so quick before I could take a picture! Crispy texture but soft and a little chewy on the inside. The gai lan (Chinese broccoli) was a good portion, nicely salted and provided a good balance to the meal. We loved the presentation and fireworks worth flavor from the pork belly bao. All of the pickled vegetables along with the sauce and the savory pork belly were a great blend. Only thing is, it falls apart easily and is very messy to eat The service is quick, food is out without too long of a wait. The staff are all very attentive and helpful, especially with recommendations. Inside the dining room, it's very nicely decorated and spacious. Definitely will return when in the area!

Let's start with this... Woon as a restaurant in it of itself; concept-wise? interesting and…read morecultured. In practice? Falling short is an understatement. There are so many serve staff walking around everywhere but it seems that not one is capable of doing any kind of hospitable serving unless specifically directed or asked to. It's a bit disheartening to be sat and have the feel of a sit down restaurant but in reality Woon is much closer to an overly complicated food court setting. Let's get to the main point: The OVERLY salty food 1. Cold Sesame Noodles wow... if i could give something a 0 this would be in the negatives. the noodles and most likely the sauce seems like it was prepped days before and just left in the fridge waiting to be served; the noodles were hard and undercooked and the sauce had a no aromatic flavor that typically comes with sesame noodles. It seemed to me that the only fresh ingredients that came in this bowl of noodles were the cilantro and carrots used as garnish. 2. Scallion Pancakes I thought it'd be difficult for a place that markets itself as a classic take on Chinese/ Taiwanese food to ruin a classic Chinese staple; but Woon did. they add some sort of coating? onto their scallion pancakes in order to deep fry them but it ends up being an overly salty, overly oily dish that is not even close to what most would consider a dish you could order and eat at nearly any Taiwanese/Chinese restaurant. 3. Chicken Wings (Woon's Only Saving Grace) Great chicken wings; batter is light but crisp and flavorful. The sauce is sweet tangy and spicy and overall quite a balanced flavor that most anyone would be able to enjoy. Comes with 7 wings and are all flats. 4. Mapo Tofu Noodles Well it's nothing to write home about; there was no issues with this dish but it just overall is an uninspired recipe. The flavors are underwhelming and is just a dish to me that is there to not offend anyone. Any college student could make this and it'd taste about the same... 5. String Beans Somehow a simple string bean dish that is a staple for Taiwanese/Chinese restaurants can still be messed up. The major point of error is that the string bean Woon uses isn't even the right one. Woon uses a western string bean rather than traditional Asian string bean and it resulted in an overall undercooked and underflavored string bean dish. For the price of the menu; one would expect that the quality and taste would match up, but in Woon's case basically every dish fell short of their high prices. Would not recommend going here especially since there's plenty of better food you could easily find and eat at basically anywhere in the 626 area. The only major selling point for some people would be the nicely decorated interior but come on... the food should at least be somewhat edible for the exorbitant pricing.

Noodle Street has always been one of my go-to places for comfort food and a good noodle dish. This…read moretime, I had about an hour to kill while waiting for my appointment at the Apple Store in Pasadena. I was walking around thinking about what to eat. The I saw the Noodle Street sign. Of course, I went in because I already know the quality of their food. I always find their noodles fresh and chewy, and the dishes are rich in texture and flavor. But this time, since I was by myself, I didn't order a noodle dish because I was just by myself. So, I ordered the beef roll, which is also to die for! Just really enjoy their food overall. If you've never tried Noodle Street before, definitely check out their menu and give their noodles a try. This particular location was clean, the staff was nice, and the wait wasn't long when I arrived. I would definitely come back again! I'd like to add one more detail. While I was waiting for my food, one of the staff members, possibly the manager, Justin, came over and asked if I'd like to have a small bowl of broth on the side. I said yes and was impressed by that offer. Why? This young man understood that I had ordered only the beef roll, which is a dry dish. Having a little warm broth on the side made it much easier and more enjoyable to eat. I had water, though, but I personally never drink water before or after my meal, so the broth was definitely a perfect complement to the beef roll. This is the first time in my Noodle Street eating history that I've been offered something simple to enhance my dining experience. A small gesture that I think is worth mentioning, as it showed that he was attentive and had very good common sense when it comes to customer service. Thumbs up to him, and an extra star from me for this location.

Old Town, Pasadena Super fun and comfortable Korean noodle and rice dishes place. It advertises…read moreitself as an Asian fusion noodle restaurant. Most of the dishes are Korean and Korean spiced versions however so be prepared. I expected the food to be much spicier and more pungent. They are not -- they are modernized slightly lighter versions of Korean noodle dishes. I'm addicted to the cold noodle salad with kale, carrots, and you can ask for it with tofu as I'm not eating beef for the next six months due to the beef recalls nowadays. Love the modern simple setup. There is a crew of chefs in the back cooking behind the glass. The staff are attentive and they take Apple Pay. I cannot believe the prices here. They are very reasonable. Why go to a fast food restaurant? End of Yelp.

We volunteered to do some Gardening at John Muir High School in Altadena and decided to grab lunch…read moreafter in Pasadena. We looked on Yelp and decided to go with Mama Lu's. I totally forgot about parking and the one way streets so I had to do a lap just to find a parking structure that was right across the street from the restaurant. When I arrived I was not expecting the restaurant to look as nice and clean as it did. I thought it was going to be a small hole-in-the-wall type of joint but it's actually a very nice restaurant. There was a lot of space and a lot of seating. Once we decided on on what we wanted we decided to do family style and ordered, shrimp and pork shumai, pork dumplings, spicy pork wontons and kung pao shrimp. I decided to go with the passion fruit tea with half sweetener but I probably should have went with 75%. It was still pretty good but could have been better. I loved the pork dumplings and the kung pao shrimp the best. The service was quick, fast and effective. Anytime we needed something, they were right there to provide, sauces, water and silverware when needed. They also start you out with peanuts and hot tea for the table and I thought that was cool. Overall, it was pretty good! I still have my favorite dumpling spots and I've definitely had better sumai but it wasn't bad. I would go back again but I would also check to see if there was something better if ever in the area. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

If you're looking for a family style meal, look no further. Mama Lu's is always a good idea and…read moreeach dish is always packed with flavor and well seasoned. I've been at the Tustin location, too and service has always been fast and friendly there but I know this one might be a bit on the busier side so you might have to flag down the servers more. Bustling and casual environment. I always come to Mama Lu's with my partner and his family and we always enjoy our meal. What we got: - Pork dumplings - a must - Spicy wontons - that chili sauce is addicting. I love how it's topped with peanuts - Pan fried pork buns - crunchy on the outside with delicious filling on the inside - Green onion pancake - pretty standard, could be a bit crispier - Seafood pan fried noodle - i love the fried noodles! the veggies go well with it too - Chicken with corn soup - light and hearty - Fish with seaweed (fish and chips) - lightly battered, one of my favorite menu items - French style beef tenderloin - another favorite menu item! each beef tenderloin bite was like tasting a bit of heaven. the mushrooms were a really great addition to this as well - Egg tofu topped with mushroom - i like this sauce more than the one on the seafood pan fried noodle - Yang chow fried rice - a good base to get so that you can eat it with all of the other food we got I have no complaints at all besides the parking situation and the long wait time, especially during lunch hour but it's not their fault the food is so good that they're busy! Hoping to come back soon.

Upon recommendation, I decided to visit this restaurant with a friend. We really enjoyed the…read moreslippery shrimp ($24.50) and Szechuan (orange) chicken ($22.50). Bowls of steamed rice cost $2.50, and we each got one. Portions are generously large and worth the cost; we took leftovers home. The tea offered to us tasted good. The slippery shrimp had a nice crisp with a pleasant blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. There's a slight spice from the red chili that felt mild on my tongue. This was our first time trying out the dish, and we liked it the most. The orange chicken tasted solid, and it had a slightly crispy texture. For some reason, the rice had an aftertaste I wasn't familiar with, but it was still fresh. There was a fortune cookie at the end of our meal. I'd come back for the slippery shrimp and order something other than the orange chicken. The restaurant opened at 11:30 am, and we were one of the first customers to dine in. The ambience was quiet and relaxed, but they got busier as many more people arrived. Service was good as the staff packed our leftovers in containers for us. Our server asked us where we were from as he was used to seeing regulars during the time we visited. Before we exited, we took some time to see framed photos of celebrities who visited Yang Chow before, including Conan O'Brien and Magic Johnson.

We've been loyal customers of Yang Chow for over 20 years, but we will never give the Pasadena…read morelocation another dime. We placed a large order including slippery shrimp, Szechuan beef, and wonton soup, but the chicken lo mein arrived with charred pieces and tasted terribly burnt. ​When we called, the manager, Phil, was incredibly rude. He demanded we drive 30 minutes back just to return the noodles for a refund, defensively asking, "What else do you expect me to give you?" When we tried to reason with him and reminded him of our 20-year loyalty, Phil literally said, "That's not my problem," and "I don't care." ​Everyone knows that businesses are struggling in this economy, and a manager with this kind of attitude is definitely not making things any better for the restaurant. It makes zero sense to treat a 20-year regular like a scammer over a side of noodles. Phil's horrific attitude and total lack of accountability just cost them a lifelong customer. Avoid this location.

Overview: convenient kiosk ordering, tough parking, delicious dim sum…read more ---- We decided to order some dim sum to-go and got the classic offerings of siu mai, har gow, cheung fun, chicken feet, pan fried turnip cake, ginger beef tripe, black bean pork short ribs, and egg tarts. Everything, and I mean everything, was so delicious. One of the best dim sum places I've been to. The pricing of the items ranged from $8-$10 per item we ordered which is expensive but as a treat every once in a while and for the amount of time and effort that goes into making dim sum, it was worth it. I've tried making dim sum at home and it is so hard! Pricing breakdown: $8 items: - har gow (4 pcs) - siu mai (4 pcs) - black bean spare rib - pan fried turnip cake - egg custard $9 items: - chicken feet $10 items: - shrimp rice noodle roll I think they no longer have the tripe on their menu anymore bc I couldn't find it on their online ordering. Also their chili oil was priced at $0.98, which was kind of small, I would do without it next time. ---- The parking was really tough, luckily I had another person with me drop me off then I ordered and then we double parked waiting for it to be finished. The inside of the restaurant felt like an elevated dim sum place, things were neat and a darker ambiance which felt more intimate if you decided to eat in. We took ours to-go and it was still so good! ---- Overall: if I'm ever back in Pasadena I'll be sure to stop by for dim sum, classic dishes with an elevated taste, pricey but worth it

Hubby wanted to get dim sum for new year and luckily we live close to Lunasia. Like most locations,…read morethe food is pretty consistent and the servers are pretty attentive. This location is pretty spacious and even has a second floor for dining. Though we were seated inside, a lot of people were coming in and out for take out. They have a QR code to scan the menu and send your order to the kitchen. Unfortunately, they forgot our order of shumai. We had already finished eating before it even came. The waitress was kind but apparently had to bring the receipt back because the staff was claiming we already received it.

I've been coming here at least once a week for the past five months, and this place continues to…read moreimpress every single time. The service is consistently great... attentive, efficient, and genuinely welcoming. Fair warning for anyone new to Sichuan cuisine, the dominant flavor is "spicy". That said, the dishes are not just about heat... they're layered, aromatic, and incredibly well-balanced. Every dish I've tried has been outstanding, both in flavor and presentation. If you're a fan of bold, authentic flavors and reliable service, this spot is definitely worth visiting. Tip - If you're new to the cuisine, I strongly recommend getting everything MILD spicy. I've been told by some of my colleagues that MILD spicy is still pretty spicy, so be warned. With that said, strongly recommend the dishes below. Lamb with Cumin 11/10 - My favorite dish here by far. Aromatic, flavorful, and the spices are just on point. Dan Dan Noodles 9/10 - Solid and consistently good. The sauce is properly seasoned and truly compliments the perfectly cooked noodles. Shredded Cabbage with Pork 9/10 - Not to be confused with twice cooked pork. This dish is so simple and bland looking, but it's packed with flavor... so good! Garlic Pork Belly 8/10 - This is a cold dish. The meat was perfectly cooked and properly coated in chili oil. Solid and consistently good. Kung Pao Chicken 8/10 - In my opinion, it's an elevated Kung Pao Chicken. Solid and consistently good.

This place is crazy good. When you think of Szechuan food you're probably thinking SPICE, but you…read morecan adjust the heat of most of the dishes here so you're not frying your tongue off. It can get really busy, though, so expect to wait or just call in your order and take your food to go. I recommend the soy sauce tofu with beef dish. It's fire. Massive W. Gen Z words. Good.

Incredible taste... each dish was immaculate and did not fail to impress me and my friends! Not to…read moremention, the prices are very reasonable and portion sizes are large. The service was also amazing! It felt as though I was enjoying a nice meal at home. The dining area was recently renovated and is kept very clean. Comfortable goes without saying!

Smells like cigarettes in here today. Can't smell it outside and dudes got vapes sitting out on the…read morefront counter.

Most amazing service ever!!!!!!! Best server we have had yet. Everything was on point. Elaine…read moredeserves a huge bonus. Food was soooooo good She made she we were very taken care of from the second she greeted us. As soon as we walked in Maureen greeted us and took care of our reservation after there was an error. She gave us the best seat in the house Best service hands down

So it all started with a dream…read more My sister, who is just a fat kid at heart like me, discovered this place, the ELUSIVE first Panda that started it all. It was history. It was a revolution. She spoke about it for MONTHS. It came to her in her dreams. Then, an occasion finally arose and we secured the elusive reservation. Girlllll. The sizzling rice soup. The orange chicken. The fun mocktails!! The vibes! The wrapped fortune cookies with that yummy white glaze situation on them?! Inner fat kid heart = DELIGHTED. And genuinely, great service, especially considering our large party size. Everyone was super attentive and everything came out smoothly. Also: GIANT paid parking lot, which in LA deserves its own star. Full bellies. Happy hearts. The Panda pilgrimage was complete.

Overall we enjoyed our meal and experience and would totally come back to try other dishes…read more Food - everything was fresh tasting. Lobster: we enjoyed the Colette special sauce, it was aromatic with the basil, good level of spice, and lobster meat was cooked perfect. Salt and pepper calamari: great crunch, wish it had a little more salt & pepper & garlic seasoning most pieces weren't coated, but the calamari texture had the perfect chew. Crispy vermicelli with beef: loved the crispy noodles and soft beef stir fry textures together, definitely ask for chili oil with this dish, it needs that extra umph of flavor for the noodles. Salted egg yolk pumpkin: I normally love this dish, only wished the outside was crispier, got soggy fast and with how thick these are cut you want the crispy exterior, but flavor was good. Only thing that made me feel a bit "eh" was the chipped plateware they have and continue to use. Service - wonderful! Everyone was so friendly and had nice customer service. They even helped recommend dishes and also share opinions on what we shouldn't order which I loved. Parking - free parking lot! There are a few spaces right in front of the restaurant. But around the side there's more parking as well.

Very good food and service I like the food there…read more They have a very good chef I send all my friends there too and they love it