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    Go China

    4.0 (695 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Chicken Lo Mein
    Belle D.

    Consistency and yummy food are the reasons we keep coming back. It's one of our go-to spots for work lunches. We usually order their lunch specials or fried rice, and the taste has consistently been delicious, along with the service being great. Don't forget to say hi to Tommy, he's the best!

    Went there for our church gathering about 50 people with kids, they are so nice! The food was very fast, we didn't wait that long for this big of a party. We ordered the fried rice, fried noodle, orange beef (the best!), Kung Pao chicken, walnut shrimp (crunchy and tasty), Chinese broccoli (very soft yummy!), pork chop (delicious!) We enjoyed it very much, I'd recommend this place to anyone whether small/large family gathering, office events, or just regular hang out. Check it out

    2/01/25: Menu, P1 of 2
    Carol M.

    2/01/2025: Our first visit to this charming, unassuming local Mandarin & Szechuan restaurant in Pasadena, and it will definitely not be our last. First, let me start by saying how we chose this restaurant for our dinner. We don't currently live in the area, however my husband was born and raised in Altadena and still owns the family home. Today was our first opportunity to come and see the home and surrounding neighborhoods after the Eaton fire. Absolutely heartbreaking, but hopefully everyone will be able to rebuild and remain #AltadenaStrong . I did some research to find a local restaurant to patronize and support while in the area, and saw a post from someone who said that the owners of GoChina had been generously supporting the local fire victims and first responders. GoChina drove up to a road closure at Lake & New York with prepared, packaged hot meals and gave them to be passed out to any and all who were behind the closure lines... they rolled up their sleeves and did the very best thing they could do to help the community, and I encourage everyone to reciprocate and patronize them in return!! They have a fantastic menu, this isn't a "basic Chinese joint". We honestly didn't know what to expect, but we were greeted so warmly by owner Joanna (I hope I'm spelling it correctly?) and seated. The restaurant is immaculate. The tables, chairs and booths are clean. The decor is simple, but nice and creates great ambiance. The cashier station looks like a warm and friendly bar, and they do have beer and wine options available. Between Joanna and Yenni, our orders were taken and our food was brought to the table with minimal wait time. These ladies were both SO friendly and engaging, even though they were busy. They have hustle! I saw no less than 10 bags lined up for take out orders being staged whenever the kitchen doors swung open. They introduced themselves and asked us our names. How often to you experience that these days? Tommy was also very friendly and came to check on us throughout the meal and thanked us for our patronage as we left. Now for the food review... deeelicious! We started with their "Signature" Indonesian Fried Rice. Well seasoned and has just a whisper of heat. I'm not always a big fried rice person because it can be bland, but this was exceptional! Each protein was cooked perfectly and were moist bites.. no diced meat nuggets like you find at some places. We recommend it! Their Combination Chow Fun was savory, the wide noodles were delightfully chewy, again the proteins were plentiful and cooked properly.. not a basic brown sauce, there is a depth of flavor that must come from the Indonesian influences.. I'd order this dish again, too! From the Chef's Special menu, the Shrimp with Pepper and Salt were calling to us, and we answered! Many may know this as "shrimp with spicy salt" at other establishments, but uniquely this one is prepared without the shells or tail which my husband preferred. I don't hate having the flavor and textures from the shells and tail, but the hubs says this was the best S&P Shrimp he has ever had! Not greasy/oily, nicely crisp and not at all overcooked. We'd have this again too! We notice the menu also has the same seasoning for pork and want to try that dish, too! The food is excellent, the service was impeccable and the business owners and employees have heart. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable.. what else could you ask for? I hope that those who have never tried GoChina on Lake Avenue previously will patronize them now. These locals deserve the love from their community! Please thank them for their kindness, and tell them that first timers Carol & Don sent you

    Soy Garlic Shrimp w/ fried rice

    Great place, food is delicious and the vibe is immaculate Service is great, everyone is super welcoming!

    That's a small bowl of wonton soup!
    Mark G.

    If you love great Chinese food Go China is the place for you and if you need catering they are great. I placed a catering order for our geology department at Caltech this past Thursday. I ordered for 20 people. I ordered egg rolls, orange chicken, broccoli and beef & vegetable chow fun. I called in the order on Tuesday and told them I'd be there at 11:15 am to pick up the order. When I arrived Tommy had all the food ready on a push cart. He was nice enough to tell me that he left the egg rolls, that were wrapped in foil, open a bit so they wouldn't get soggy. I have been happily been eating at Go China for myself since 2006 and have been placing Caltech catering orders since about 2012. I and Caltech have never been disappointed in the quality of their food. It turned out that the about 30 people ended up at the faculty lunch talk and there was still a lot of leftovers. After the talk the students happily ate the leftovers, as did I. The beef, in the broccoli and beef, is outstanding, flavorful and extremely tender. The egg rolls were crispy and crunchy thanks to the foil being pulled back. Their orange chicken is one of the best I ever eaten and the vegetable chow fun was a big hit. Thanks Tommy for all these years of great service and great food. I look forward to many more visits.

    Kung Pao Shrimp
    Ariel D.

    I work nearby and always go here for lunch on my days in office. service is great and the food comes out in a flash! I have 1 hr lunch and sometimes I am able to go there, finish eating and comeback to work within half an hr with some time to rest, that says a lot. When i go there enough, they start to remember my face and even my order, that shows they pay attention and appreciate regulars. The food always come out hot and fresh. I love the Kungpao shrimp and get it every time. A complimentary bowl of soup when dine in is very nice as well! Recommended!

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    Great place! Good food, atmosphere, and Tommy our server was awesome. Thanks Go China!

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    Love coming here for lunch! Amazing food and service highly recommend the garlic sauce shrimp

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    Great, quick, and friendly service! The jazz music in the background is a plus. Will be coming here again.

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    Food is amazing and the staff is wonderful!! I have to stop here every time I'm in town!

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    Solid Chinese takeout spot. Been my go to for years since moving to Pasadena. I love their honey walnut shrimp.

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    5 months ago

    Great food great service never misses. Always delicious. Super friendly and extremely helpful

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    Service was excellent along with the food. Aromatic fish and curry fried rice was excellent!

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    10/10. Great vibe, good food. Best crispy egg rolls, hot and sour soup and Mongolian beef I have ever had.

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    Food is great and great customer service. The folks have great courtesy to their customers.

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    Great food , great service , lovely environment, convenient location, and good price!

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    Food was well prepared and service was excellent.. Owner was attentive, staff was very friendly. Great prices on the lunch special.

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    The food is authentic, tasty, and healthy. We enjoyed the atmosphere and staff. We will come again.

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    Great lunch spot. Quick and good service. Lunch comes with soup and egg rolls. Hot tea is only a $1

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    4.0(246 reviews)
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    Finally made it out to Woon Pasadena for brunch! Stopped by with a friend on a Sunday - there was a…read morebit of a line to order but we were able to be seated right away. You order and pay at the front, then get seated. I love the decor and ambiance as well! The items we tried: - Mama Fong's five spice chicken wings - these were definitely the standout for me - they came out piping hot, super fresh, and perfectly seasoned and garlicky - Cold sesame noodles (we added chicken) - chewy and thick noodles with a delicious marinated tofu, pickled cucumber, and a flavorful seasoning and sesame sauce! Such a yummy and satisfying comfort dish - Milk tea French toast - with milk bread, black tea custard, and black tea maple syrup. Loved the custard part - just a heads up it is a large portion size and comes with 2 slices. We honestly wish there was the option to just get one slice since we were so full by the end of our meal! There's a parking lot next to/behind the restaurant, or street parking in the area.

    The atmosphere here is lovely. Prices are very reasonable,…read moreand every dish is packed with flavor. What we ordered: MAMA FONG'S FIVE SPICE CHICKEN WINGS So, so good -- crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addictive. One dish we always order. WOOD EAR MUSHROOM & BEAN CURD STICK SALAD So tasty we ended up ordering two. CHARRED CHINESE BROCCOLI We need Chinese broccoli with every meal here. A definite must-order. BEEF NOODLES That charred flavor adds such a rich, smoky depth to the dish. FRIED RICE Everything in this fried rice is perfectly balanced. The mix of white and black rice somehow makes it feel a little extra magical. Highly recommend this place!

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    3.8(413 reviews)
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    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.

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    Yang Chow - M-F lunch specials

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    3.8(711 reviews)
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    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.

    I've been coming to this and the Chinatown location for the last 30 years. The Chinatown location…read moreused to be better; but, over the last couple of years it seems to have reversed. For whatever reason, the quality of the food in Chinatown has deteriorated very badly while Pasadena has improved. The slippery shrimp is always the attraction. The braised string bean is one of the best in town. Fish fillet with wine sauce is always one of my gotos. My only complain about this place is they should use much better quality rice.

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    Lunasia Dim Sum House

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    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.

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    4.5(101 reviews)
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    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.

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    3.8(1k reviews)
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    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

    I dine semi-frequently at Colette, as I live nearby. I lately have been ordering the same…read morefavourite dishes each time. I was surprised to read here on Yelp that the original famed chef left for a few years and recently returned, because I did not notice any major changes in the quality of the dishes I usually order. The current manager was my waiter this time, and he said that staffing has been a challenge; he himself also worked here, left , and returned. Colette offers a somewhat non-traditional, somewhat elevated menu, not as varied as other Chinese places, although they do offer dim sum and lunch specials. Note the menu on the website is old and kind of obsolete; the newer menu, which is laminated and has photos, is more extensive. The dish I always order is their fabulous chayote minced pork. I've also ordered their live lobster when I have a hankering. They have the lobsters and crabs in tanks on view, priced per pound. They can prepare it in several ways; I always choose stir-fried with ginger and scallions and add noodles. They also have some specialty dishes like winter melon soup that you must order in advance. I ordered 3 other dishes, only one for the first time. That was honey-glazed beef cubes. Slices of beef covered in sliced almonds on a bed of asparagus with an orange sauce that was similar to orange marmalade. Tasty and unique. The other 2 dishes that I've had before were the golden yolk luffa and the goo-loo pork (aka sweet and sour pork). Luffa is a gourd (like a cucumber) that is edible when young, but turns into the fibrous sponges we bathe with when mature. It's slighty bitter, here stir-fried with salted egg yolk. The pork was pretty traditional, slightly elevated with the addition of strawberries. For me, a reliable neighbourhood spot for Chinese. I hope they can keep it together.

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