Humble & very clean restaurant. So pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and service!…read moreThis is the best Chinese food I have found in pasadena and I will continue to come back! Food 10/10 - great menu, verity of protein choices and vegetarian options too. Service 10/10 - polite, friendly, and easy going staff make the dining experience feel easy. Food is served surprisingly quickly. Ambiance 10/10 - quiet, spacious, never crowded.

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 of all, the restaurant is located very conveniently in a little plaza at the corner of…read moreCordova and Lake in Pasadena. I like coming here because it is not usually very crowded, and it is possible that it's because the pricing of the food is usually on the higher end. That being said, the food is reasonably good. The seaweed tofu salad has a nice kick to it. The black pepper beef was cooked well and the seasoning was not overwhelming. The crab fried rice tasted good, but the flavor of the crab was not as prominent. The dumpling was solid, but certainly overpriced for five pieces. The Dan Mein with chicken was a solid dish, but probably could get similar dish at the Chinese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley. Parking is easy, on the street or in the parking lot behind the restaurant. You can also park in the parking lot behind the Jamba Juice, which is located south of the Cordova Street. The servers were excellent, very attentive, extremely friendly, and definitely helpful. Would definitely come back, but knowing that it is on the expensive side. For seven dishes, pretty standard ones, it was approximately $150 after including tax and tip. The ambience was definitely immaculate, very clean restaurant, and the food was pretty solid.

Food was bomb. Mapu tofu with pork is spicy, but a good spicy, we didn't have to add any additional…read morespice to it. Service was friendly. Dan Dan noodles were too mushy for me and it was mainly because of the peanut sauce. I thought the sauce was too dense. The black pepper beef was tender and super flavorful. Restroom score 6/10 - could use more TLC. I would take a dump in there if I had to. I would recommend but for small groups. The space is charming and small - not good for large parties IMO.

My eldest daugther and I were heading to the Jackaloupe Arts Fair held at Central Park in Pasadena…read more We parked at Schoolhouse Parking Garage. On our way out of the parking garage, we saw Mama Lu's Dumpling House. They have relocated to another space where 85 Degrees Bakery used to be at the corner of Fair Oaks Ave and Green St. I feel they made a very good decision in the move. We ordered to-go via self-ordering kiosk and got an order of Green Onion Pancake. It was simple and easy to manuever through the screens. Inside space is very comfortable and airy. Lots of room for more capacity. Staff was nice and attentive. Once order was ready, they brought it to us. It didn't take them very long to make the item. Thank you Miss! Green Onion Pancake was flavorfully good. Not too oily with the perfect amount of crispiness. Definitely a keeper! I haven't dined in at this new location. I will need to come back and dine-in once again. Hopefully, they have elevated their flavors since the last time I ate here. Thanks Mama Lu's!

Very big servings. I highly recommend the dumplings! They are delicious! Everything else has to be…read moreseasoned to your taste at your table by yourself. The eggplant was very flavorful though didn't need much seasoning because of the sauce. The rice was a bit dry and definitely needed seasoning. Wonton soup was also in need of seasoning. Pork Dumplings $10.99 Shrimp fried rice $15.99 Won Ton soup $15.99 Eggplant dish $15.99 Service was good when you get their attention. Seems like they don't ask you if you need anything often. Otherwise I did a lot of flagging servers down. Place is casual and busy. Parking also a challenge. Public parking is $1 for the first 2 hours, if that helps you. Street parking is an option but we had no luck.

After a long day of walking around, we decided to warm up at Noodle St. Being able to check-in with…read moreYelp was super helpful and gave us a good idea on wait time. Once we were seated, we were met with a friendly server who offered recommendations to our party depending on spice levels. I tried their beef fried rice and the portions were huge for the price! I had to get a braised egg and it made for such a great combo. I also tried their chili oil and loved how spicy it was. I wish there was a Noodle St. close to my city!

Great quick service. It was a chilly day so we wanted something soupy…read more You get options from appetizers, noodle soup, and rice dishes. There's an option to choose what type of noodle you want: round, flat, triangle, or knife cut. No matter the type, the noodles were very fresh, you can even see them making it through the large clear room in the back. I ordered the signature beef noodle with triangle noodles. The soup needed a tad bit more seasoning but it was good, especially the noodles. Temperature was perfect. Great quick place to drop by if you're shopping in Pasadena. I would probably come back and try the other items in the menu.

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.

Perfect family dim sum experience for us…read more We took out my parents and in-laws for dim sum: my parents' very first time ever. We did wait about an hour, but honestly I didn't mind at all because it gave us a chance to relax, talk, and catch up as a family. Once we were seated, my parents were immediately impressed with the decor: elegant and cultural without feeling overly modern or cold. And can we talk about the tea kettles? They looked like literal pieces of art being poured at the table. Ordering was super easy with the QR code system, so my husband handled the whole spread: shumai dumplings, chicken feet, sesame balls, and more. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully plated. The ENTIRE table agreed on one thing: the chili oil condiment deserves to be sold in bottles to take home. It was that good. Smoky, just the right amount of spicy, and addictive. Now for the real test: my in-laws. They've been to *many* dim sum places and are not easily impressed. They declared this place to have the best chicken feet that they've ever had: meat easily sucked off the bone, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and perfectly seasoned. High praise coming from dim sum veterans. Most importantly, my parents' first dim sum experience couldn't have been better. They loved everything from the ambiance to the food to the overall experience. My husband and I want to come back to explore more of the menu because there's clearly so much more to try

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.

Good food Good service…read moreModerate pricing Relatively quick I think the food at dinner is better than the food at lunch. Both are good. I have been coming here for years and it hits the right combination of price, service, food quality and atmosphere. Good for chatting and lunch meetings

Came here the other day with some coworkers. They have different lunch specials every day. I…read moreordered the Mongolian pork which came with rice, an egg roll, and soup. The food came out quickly and everything was freshly cooked. The flavor leaned sweet and salty and was pretty sauce heavy, so the rice definitely helped balance it out. Overall it was solid for a quick lunch. I'd say the quality is a little better than Panda Express and it's definitely geared more toward a Western palate. Good option if you're in the area and need something quick.

Really great experience with good quality food…read more We came for lunch and it was surprisingly empty. The selection was varied and had a lot of options. The price was also really nice and reasonable. The service was very good too but probably cause the place was fairly empty lol. I do wish they had a larger prepared food section but that's extra. I'll definitely be back.

First time trying Hot Pot and absolutely loved it! Service was really friendly but could have been…read morea bit more helpful in guiding us as this was our first time and didn't know where everything was (or all that was offered at Hot Pot) You select everything on an iPad. We added different proteins and veggies to a pot of flavored soup/broth that you pick at the beginning of the meal. We had one broth (I think it was a spicy beef - way too spicy for us) and the other broth was Thai flavored and was delicious. They had a little self service bar with sesame balls and other things to add to your meal that we discovered on our own halfway through the meal. Environment is very casual and fun, would definitely come back here again!

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

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

Bought the family pack. The chicken was moist and flavorful. We enjoyed having a second meal…read moresince the portions were generous. Service was friendly and quick. Would order from here again.

We ordered combo A (recommended for 2-3 people, but 2 for us because we eat a lot). I honestly…read morethink this could easily feed 3 people because I was FULL after. It comes with half a chicken, two bowls of rice, peanuts and cucumber. Every single part of this meal was delicious. The peanuts and cucumber are spiced very slightly with a sichuan taste, the chicken is nice and moist and I couldn't stop eating the rice. I will note that the rice has a slight coconut taste to it? I'm not sure if the rice is cooked with a bit of coconut water/milk but once my fiance pointed it out, I couldn't get past it. Service is very friendly and attentive. It does seem like it gets busy for what seems like just one person manning both the register and serving but it's a small space. A very casual, quick bite spot.