Had high hopes for this place, but it fell short. The menu is seasonal and changes all the time. The porkchop was spicy and had a weird texture. The spicy tomate sauce/paste was not good. However, the cheese grits were well cooked and delicious. That was the only thing we liked. The biscuit that they rave and convince you to buy was baked to order and took so long to come out. It literally came out after our entree. I give it a 1/10. It was cakey and raw dough in the side. They told us they will remake another one, and that took even longer to come out. The kids were getting fussy and hungry, so I asked them to remove it off the check so we can go. The only option for kids were pasta with butter. I thought I could have fed the kids' porkchop with grits, but it was too spicy. She said no and came out with the toffee cake. She sang happy birthday to the wrong person ( my husband). My son had such a sad and sour face. When they walked away... we sang happy birthday to him, and he blew out the candles. Do not get the toffee cake. It came with a strange sour ice cream and sticky popcorn that .gets stuck in your teeth. The cake was dry vs moist. It definitely didn't hold up to a toffee cake. I honestly didn't like anything we ordered beside the fried oyster on toast (1 tiny piece for $5) and cheese grits. The chicken with chickpea and burnt sweet potatoes was OK. Definitely wouldn't give this place another try. read more

Henry Parsons Project - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I don't know how we hadn't heard of this place. Funky little spot in what looks like an old Mexiican restaurant. They've done a nice job of making the space comfortable and charming. The menu is eclectic and leans southern. Apparently, they change it up, but they have some signature dishes, and the food is all very good to excellent. We enjoyed everything we tried in varying degrees. They offer a tasting menu, but we opted to try 5 plates and get our mix of items. They'd run out of the crawdad pies, but we tried the Shrimp & Grits (salty but quite good!), the Lamb Shank ( huge, very good), the Gumbo ( very good), butternu squash ( probably our favorite dish of the night), and the jiang bing crepe (very good). The crepe was a head-scratcher because they were out of crepes (??) but did offer the dish without it. We took them up on it, and it was delicious but really missing the crepe. They didn't charge us for it, which was appreciated. We rarely get dessert, but the sticky toffee pudding with popcorn ice cream got us! It didn't disappoint! It tasted more like a spiced gooey butter cake, which was awesome, and the ice cream was ridiculously tasty! The service was good. We had to wait at the empty host stand, and two people acknowledged us, saying they'd be right with us. We waited for 10 minutes before we were finally approached and seated, which worked out because we were inside. The biggest issue was they brought the plates out pretty much all at once, ( we had all within about 5 mins) so we had all 5 plates plus our settings and drinks... just way too crowded. Also, plates came out as mains first and then smaller plates dropped. They say it's family style, but c'mon! The simple solution will be to order later courses as each plate or two is done. No liquor license but a very good wine selection and beers available. And they do offer some wine-based cocktails. Recommended for sure, but order only a couple plates at a time. read more

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Our first time at Henry Parsons, very cute and cozy dining room and beautiful bar. ALLY omg best hostess, bartender ever, she was so sweet, hardworking, informative, caring, patient with my 100 questions . We love Ally's recommendations. Everything was delicious only thing was sea-bass a little salty, other than that great fish. read more

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TL;DR: Lovely menu, excellent food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service! Needs some small creative tweaks in order to pick up momentum and be the hot spot it has the potential to become. -- My husband and I had a wonderful time at Henry Parsons Project! My only regret is that I didn't come hungrier because all of the menu offerings sounded SO good! We'll definitely go back to try more items. HPP's menu features upscale southern dishes, so in terms of cuisine, they fill a void in the Pasadena fine dining scene that was created when White Horse sadly had to close during the pandemic. We ordered two glasses of wine (a white and a red), the crawfish étouffée which was like a warm hug, and the marzipan cake with blood orange marmalade for dessert. Yum! We had a lovely conversation with Loretta, who was working behind the bar at the time, and our server (Jimmy, I believe?) was friendly, informative, and attentive. Henry Parsons Project flew under our radar for a long time--in part, I think, because their Instagram presence needs an overhaul. With some small adjustments and the right catalyst, I think HPP could gather the momentum it needs to become a lasting gem in Pasadena's saturated food landscape. We passed by two diners out on the patio as we entered the restaurant. Inside, only two tables were taken up--one with a couple, the other with a family with 2 young children. We were the only ones seated at the bar. In other words, the place was pretty quiet for a Thursday evening. Part of the problem (if you consider it a problem; some may not) is that they also maintain a substantial catering business, and it seems like that side of the enterprise is pulling time/energy/focus away from the dine-in restaurant efforts. For example, there was an interesting lobby area off to the side with some musical instruments set up, so I asked if they ever feature live music during restaurant hours. The answer was no, that the space is just used by some of the restaurant staff who like to jam together after hours. I was definitely surprised by this! Given the vibrant music posters all over the restaurant walls, a clear love of music by the owners/staff, and the ample amount of space they have for a band set-up, it feels like a real missed opportunity. Alas, live music or not, HPP could definitely turn that side area into a proper restaurant lounge space with some cozy furniture, low tables, several two-seater high top tables, etc. I'd love to see this place be as bustling as places like Magnolia House and Edwin Mills! read more

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I'm from a Lil town Ringgold, Louisiana my location are those back woods, where some of the greatest cooks reside, nit too far from New Orleans Louisiana. We are known for our backwood crayfish dishes and sorry to say that if never have taken a visit to those backwoods, you cannot say that this is good quality crayfish. I'm my opinion this was not a fresh made rough. Why you ask, because the gumbo and the crayfish had the same thick dark base. Looks like they use brown and serve gravy mix or something like it. Gumbo is crunchy, yet mine was, and my crayfish dish had either old seafood or freezer burned, this was a taste that I could not rid from my tongue. The whole meal was trash even the over burnt Brussel sprouts that came out as the appetizer. We were given another one that was not burnt, but it did not matter because that burnt taste just remained on our tongue pallet. To be honest the owner/chef did comp our meal as he should have along with dessert . Let's talk about that peach cobbler... this was a very well put creation. The peaches still had the skin on them, I loved the freshness and the peach ice cream really paired well with the cobbler, this was a delicious dish and the presentation was awesome. 2nd the popcorn cobbler was cool too, I'm not really a fan of cold popcorn it taste stale to me, but my sister enjoyed it alot. Both desserts we delicious and well put together. My sister left a $20.00 tip, then had to rush me home because I threw up crayfish and gravy in her car. That dish did not agree with me at all. But thanks for the awesome customer service. read more

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What a friendly restaurant with a fabulous staff and super delicious food! We had a shrimp boil with shrimp, crawfish, corn on the cob, andouille sausage, and potatoes. It had just the right amount of zip to the seasoning and I felt like I was in New Orleans. read more

My husband and I were super excited to try this place. Easily made a reservation online and arrived happily to find they have their own parking lot. Looking at the menu, we wanted to try everything but settled for 2 appetizers and 2 entrees instead.. surely that would give us a good taste of what they had to offer. First we shared the gumbo which was really good. The chicken was tender and the spices tasted great. Next we tried the fried oysters which were a downer. They were served with a thousand island type sauce on the side but our oysters were definitely over cooked and in need of some lemon wedges. For my entree I thought the shrimp and grits would be a safe, solid choice.. but the shrimp was rubbery and tasted like charcoal. Grits were great but had some tough pork fat pieces on it which were hardly edible. My husband did love his steak which came medium rare (no modifications if you like your steak cooked otherwise). Overall, a bummer especially considering the amount of money spent on the meal. I was left thinking about what else I could have eaten which would have tasted better for way less. Also, if you go on a warm evening, be warned that our ankles got all bit up by mosquitoes probably due to all of the plants on the patio. read more

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A delicious, authentic Southern Style restaurant in Pasadena. I absolutely love French cuisine so American Southeast is also something I'm a fan of and this restaurant not only did not disappoint but it went above my expectations. Parking is plentiful as they have a large lot on site but also street parking is easy to find. The staff was extremely polite, everyone from the hostess to our waiter was very welcoming and accommodating. Dishes here are share size portions, aside from the entrees at the bottom of the menu, so we chose some of our favorites and just shared. We started with the Crispy Potatoes which were delicious and as expected. Next came the Biscuit with butter which may have been my favorite part of the meal. It was large and fluffy and went quickly. Followed up with the fried oysters (some of the best bread coating I have had in a long time it was perfectly fried) and mixed it with the Baby Lettuces salad. Mixing the crispy oyster with the buttery smooth salad was heavenly. Finally I finished up with the Crawfish Étouffée as I don't see that as menu option often in California and it tied as my favorite dish. The roux was deep in flavor which tells me it had been stewing for awhile which is by far the best way to do it. Topped off the meal with the Banana Pudding and it too did not disappoint. Overall a delicious meal with a friendly staff and fair pricing. I would recommend to anyone. Also we sat outside next to the sidewalk so we were able to people watch all night. I will be back again soon. read more

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Always love good Cajun food, but creative twists can be hard to pull off, as was evident with the tasting menu. Looking back, I regret going with that and should have stuck with one traditional dish, as the tasting menu was very expensive. It was almost $100 per person, and some dishes were good while others were not so good. The more traditional dishes such as the gumbo, biscuits, chocolate fudge ice cream and peach cobbler were good. Duck was also solid, not overcooked or undercooked, and had a nice sweet and savory mix. The halibut was not so good, sauce was made nicely but the fish itself was a bit dry and had a not fresh fishy smell and taste to it. I was not a fan of the other desserts either, olive oil cake did not have enough olive oil flavor and was a little too sour. I like that a lot of food was served, and we were beyond full, but I felt the quality was not consistent. Service was not the best either; there was an instance when the server spilt water onto my arm and table without an apology. There are more consistent and cheaper Cajun food nearby so I likely won't be back anytime soon. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place forever and was not disappointed. We sat indoors and the space is cute. Lots of great artwork on the walls. Not loud inside. The patio seating looked like it had a lot of heaters. We ordered the biscuits to start which was phenomenal. One is good for 2 people to share. Though it came to the table after the main dishes. We ordered the bottle of Albariño which was lovely. I got the shrimp and grits and my husband got the hangar steak. My dish was so good!! Everything was perfectly seasoned. My husband said the steak was good but would have liked a few more baby potatoes. We ordered the sticky toffee pudding.....With popcorn! That's a twist. So Delicious. Definitely recommend. We also got the olive oil cake with tomato chutney and ice cream. I was intrigued by the combination of flavors but I felt the cake was a little dry. This dessert wasn't that great and I'd stick with the sticky toffee pudding. Service was attentive. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. Tried a few of their cocktails and can see this place being an awesome place to meet friends for drinks. My favorite was the chicken pate and I normally don't like it. Plenty of parking and wasn't that crowded but not empty on a Saturday night. read more

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This is definitely our favorite new place in this area! The food is phenomenal. The owners are lovely. You have to try their angel biscuits., shrimp and grits, Pasta Primavera, you name it you're not gonna go wrong. Their food is delicious. read more

A very quirky dinner! We always drove by this not realizing it was a restaurant. We made a reservation but were unsure if we had to since there wasn't a wait. Originally were going to eat indoors but felt it was a bit tight inside so we asked to eat outside, and the staff was very accommodating. We ordered crispy potatoes, roasted beets, gumbo, and steak. The star of the night for me was the steak! It was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and melted in my mouth. However, everything else felt like a mix of high-quality ingredients and store-bought pairings. The potatoes were good but the tomato compote reminded me of store-bought salsa; the gumbo had very overcooked sausage that did not have a good taste; and the beets were good but the texture of what I think was the beat hairs was not good. Also, they do not make modifications, even for allergies on toppings which I thought was weird. I had asked if they could just remove the nut topping on one dish and they said no. Didnt bother to ask why but thought it was weird. I know they change their menu every month so I may come back to try other pairings but not sure if I would recommend it just yet. read more

Henry Parsons Project - beets - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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About #tonight Close friends, delicious food & drinks, friendly service, cool restaurant, convenient free parking, reconnecting, good vibes.. We'll be back! #davidbowie #legends #simplythebest #memorialdayweekend read more

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Came on a Saturday night with family for an early dinner. Restaurant ambiance, overall is very dark. Walls, tables, dinnerware all very dark colors which made the room even darker. Regardless of that, the food was delicious. We ordered quite a few things and really didn't have any complaints about the food. We had two different types of salads - one with GOAT CHEESE & and the other was a ENDIVE/ FRISEE with RADICCHIO. BISCUIT was to die for, GUMBO not normally what I order since it had a kick and I don't eat spicy food. For mains we got the PORK CHOP & the BUTTERMILK JALAPENO HANGER STEAK. Aside from how dark the restaurant was the food was really good & the service was lovely. ENJOY! PS: They have their own parking lot. read more

Guaranteed to say "oh my god this is so good" about 10 times while eating at Henry Parsons Project. Genuinely every single time on their menu is delicious. Of the ones I tried, their pork chop and cheesy grits is something I dream about. I wish I could eat it every day it's that damn good. The next item that is a must try is the shrimp and grits. Wonderfully savory with a perfect umami edge. Although not pictured, their gumbo with chicken and andouille is out of this world. Next time I go I'm definitely getting an extra order to go! The asparagus is the best asparagus I've ever tasted. Perfectly grilled light and with a perfect crunch. Lastly the Shirley temple is truly delightful. The restaurant has a lovely unique style with wonderful decorations and incredible staff. The service was excellent even with every table full. It's a perfect place for a dinner date or evening out with friends. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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My bf made reservations for 5 for a Saturday night at 6:30pm (him, me and my family). We were seated immediately. The restaurant was also a bit empty at the time. It definitely filled out as we left. The server was friend and nice. We took a while to order because we weren't sure what we wanted. March 2023 menu. We ended up ordering the pork rillettes with toasts, grapefruit salad, biscuits, grilled chicken, shrimp and grits, crawfish hand pies, hangar steak, beignets, and toffee pudding. The portions were not too big but also not too small. The 5 of us shared everything. None of us were full (volume wise) but everything was extremely flavorful which was really satisfying. All the dishes were amazing. The only dish that wasn't my favorite were the crawfish hand pies - a bit too fishy for me. The biscuits were large and so soft and yummy. The grapefruit salad was my all time fav. read more

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Absolutely loved coming here and will be back again. We had the chicken paté appetizer, hangar steak, and shrimp and grits and the flavors were phenomenal! We especially loved the sauce for the steak, how the greens were dressed, and how buttery the grits were. Service was amazing too of course. Angel was so sweet and Xavi and Will who were working the kitchen came out to say hi and were so kind! Can't wait to try other dishes! The price point wasn't as high as we had thought either. There is ample parking and the surrounding area isn't too busy! read more

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Some hit and misses but LOVED the ambiance and it's an experience more so than food and that's what's more important at times For Bdays read more

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I'm just going to say it... This is by far one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Pasadena. The food is creative, the flavor pairing of some experiential items on the menu is phenomenal. The dishes that are NOLA-esque/inspired have deeply rooted cultural flavor. No frills, you get what the chef believes is the right seasoning. This restaurant is the only restaurant that I deem close to what its like to be in New Orleans. While I'm at it, take a look at the low reviews and see for yourself if it makes sense. Food - 5/5 Service - 4/5 Parking - 5/5 Only problem I have with this restaurant is that I know once its popularity skyrockets, getting reservations will be such a hassle. Enjoy the good food while you can. read more

It's been pretty hard to find good Cajun food in LA ever since Orleans closed a couple of decades ago. I love étouffée so when I saw HPP is serving crawfish étouffée I had to give it a try. HPP is a pop up that has taken over a vacant restaurant next to Quisados. The menu looked quite enticing; but, we can only eat so much for one meal. So I picked just a few for our first order. First the étouffée was delicious. The crawfish was fresh and the sauce was savory and thickened with nutty roux. It definitely satisfied my cravings. The NOLA gumbo was equally tasty. The andouille sausage gave the gumbo a nice smoky flavor and the chicken pretty much melted in our mouths. It had just a little kick to it to make it authentic Cajun. The grilled chicken was good. The chicken was a little overcooked but the flavor was excellent. I particularly liked the masque choux (a quintessential Cajun side dish made with fresh corn, onion, and bell pepper). The Apple citrus slaw was also refreshing. The buttermilk biscuits tasted more like English tea scones, which I very much enjoyed. For those who are looking for super flaky and oily biscuits made with generous amount of lard, these may not be the ones. Be sure to opt for the butter and jam. The strawberry jam tasted like homemade. We are definitely going go back to try other offerings. read more

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Another boon for Pasadena, the musically themed Henry Parsons Project is the dream child of members of the band Widespread Panic. Their Georgian (state, not country) sensibilities lends to this cajun spiced restaurant, which has a rotating menu of Southern staples. Tonight, I dined here with my mother. We split a fluffy, freshly baked biscuit - as airy as a cloud! We also shared the chicken liver pâté, which was smooth and creamy decadence, accompanied by blueberry compote, bacon jam, pickles, and caramelized onions. My main was the shrimp and grits and I'd never consider it a shareable portion but filling for one. Mom ordered the crispy cauliflower and adored its generous char and seasoning. Beer and wine and wine based cocktails are for those who imbibe and I am grateful for a wide selection which includes sours and fruit based wheat beers. We're already planning another outing and so should you! read more

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Really good food and service. Tried a new place in Pasadena that was not in the more popular Old Town area. The biscuit is a MUST! So good- order 2! The dessert of sticky toffee pudding and popcorn ice cream will definitely tempt me back! read more

Henry Parsons Project - Dessert- don't be weirded out about the popcorn flavor! - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here because of the photo of the sticky toffee pudding but I was really in the mood for a steak. Thankfully I read a review that said the hanger steak was their favorite dish here so that's what sold me on it. The server also suggested the biscuit and I'm glad that we did because it was one of our favorite things. I kind of wish we would have taken her suggestion on getting the gumbo, but oh well I guess we'll try that next time. I really enjoyed the steak. It was cooked to a nice medium rare and had an excellent char. I also enjoyed the California winter cocktail. I would like to come back here and order their recommended items. read more

Henry Parsons Project - Hangar steak - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I reserved a 7:30PM dinner as a Valentine's Day surprise for my wife. I had extremely high hopes for this place to be "our place" as it isn't a super mainstream place, but most people who reviewed this place had nothing but good things to say. It seemed like a place that only people in-the-know knew about and I wanted to be a part of that. Firstly, I had reserved about a week or two before 2/14 for 7:30PM. They called me a couple days afterward saying their system had a glitch and were overbooked for that time slot and asked if 7:45PM would work. No biggie, we'll just leave 15 minutes later. Plus, the girl on the phone was very apologetic and nice. Now, with high expectations, we arrived for our reservation and were quickly checked in and seated. The place was pretty packed so I saw it as a good sign that the food was fantastic. However, the place being packed worked against us as there was about a 15-20 minute wait until we got our water. Understandable as there weren't too many people on staff, but 20 minutes for water.. We ordered fried oysters, gumbo, pork chop with grits, steak frites, and the fried milk for dessert. Everything was okay. Not bad, but not mind blowing as the reviews had me expecting. But maybe I shouldn't have placed that kind of expectation on them, that's my bad. The fried oyster, though, was unacceptable. It was the first thing we ate and really set up every following dish for failure. It was beyond fishy and every bite included a helping of sand. I tried, really tried, to finish it, but I felt if I ate one more bite I'd gag out loud in front of everyone. The piece I had cut in half exuded the scent of the ocean and it lingered until the end of the meal. We explained to the waiter it was inedible and asked it to be taken back. I expected at least an apology, but none was offered. They didn't even take it out of the bill until I asked them to. I did hear the owner provided food and support for the victims of the Alta Dena fire and praise him for that. They were also taking donations as well. You can really tell he cares deeply for the community, major respect. The servers were also very nice for the most part, they were just spread too thin. Tl;dr Had high hopes, failed to deliver. Don't get the oysters. read more

I just had one of the best meals of my life at Henry Parsons Project. The grits alone were like angels singing. And then I bit into the luscious smoked pork chop. Sheer bliss on a rainy evening. My husband's shrimp and grits were equally delectable: juicy and flavorful. And we ended the meal with a to-die for chocolate brownie. The restaurant itself had a great artsy vibe, and the service is attentive but not intrusive. And one more thing: HPP is owned by a great, community-oriented guy who's been busy feeding Eaton Fire survivors, despite losing his own home. We'll be back, and we'll see you there. read more

Still in the mood for creole cooking, we were able to eke out a spot at Henry Parsons thru Open Table. Lots of patrons straining their necks looking for a waiter. They were severely understaffed, so patience was definitely a virtue. Beers, wine and kombucha only. No cocktails. Their lemonade was pleasantly sweet and tart. Ceviche was delicious. A couple of us were tempted to sip the leftover sauce. Duck liver pate was good too, just make sure to order extra crostinis. The oysters were ok, maybe the oil it was fried in wasn't too fresh. But everyone's favorite starter was the gumbo, great flavor with plenty of chunks of chicken and sausage. I got the shrimp and grits. Shrimp were huge and perfectly grilled. Lardon was salty as a few reviewers have mentioned, but balanced easily with the grits... which were practically mashed potatoes. Crawfish étouffée was a bit too spicy for the wifey, but I enjoyed it. The dining room lighting hides the overwhelming amount of black pepper though. Beignets for dessert were pillowy perfection. The meal overall was solid and left us quite satisfied. read more

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I fell in love again tonight. I've been away, so I haven't had the privilege. After eating tonight I'm kicking myself for not going the day I got home!!! I have other reviews to post, but my experience tonight puts them ahead of the line!!! I had no idea what I was going to do for food and something had me check the menu. I did the other day and spotted the pork belly burger. It planted a seed in the back of my head. It's pi day! I'm a sucker for limited edition. Pi's only available today you say? Tell me more. I did the spinach & feta and the savory pi, naturally the pb burger, and the masala ice cream. It was so good to see Kari! She even knew when I arrived/or walked by at the right time and saw me. She told me they knew I loved the me wings and threw some in. Lagniappe. I didn't have my normal mask on and could smell them before she even said it and got hungrier! Omg, omg!!! These pies!!! I ate almost all of the spinach & feta when I went to "taste" it. It's amazing and the crust is buttery and light. The colorful was also amazing but spinach was the winner. The homemade potato chips are better than any I've had anywhere else. I'm just eating them wo the burger they're so good. They threw in a lil cutie pie too!!!! I haven't tried the ice cream yet but it was fabulous in December and I'm sure this will be on par. As always the little extras, icing on an already flavorful and amazing cake. I truly appreciate Kevin & Kari for making my day with their kindness and fabulous food. It's def a MUST!!!! read more

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First, I want to thank the chef, his warm staff, and... Actually let me thank the Yelp reviewer that lead us to the restaurant; I hope you come across this. This person scolded the restaurant for being closed and not bending over backwards to open at their leisure. Having had enough from such a delusional diva, the chef had to reply back. And with that message, my wife and I knew we had to go check out Henry Parsons Project. And now we're hooked! I won't go into detail over the food, just know it's well executed and will be sure to satisfy those cravings for Cajun/Creole/Southern cooking! read more

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WTF ! That was delicious ! That biscuit was fantastic, kale salad, shrimp and grits, mushroom pasta all was just delicious Service was great, outside of no hard alcohol there is nothing but high praise for HPP. We'll be back read more

Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Every single thing we tried was amazing. Still thinking of that delicious plate of asparagus, perfectly seasoned and the slight char. Perfect. The gumbo of the day was duck and pork andouille. Absolutely wonderful. I could go on and on. The beauty of this restaurant is the menu is constantly changing and evolving. So if you love amazing food and willing to try new things, definitely try out Henry Parsons Project. I cannot wait to come back and try the 5 course dinner. Definitely in the top 5 best restaurant meals I've ever had. Every dish felt clean and perfectly balanced. I was too excited to eat, I forgot to take pictures of each dish! Things we ordered AND LOVED THEM ALL: Vietnamese-style sweet & spicy grilled prawns Pate Platter Pecan Pesto Gumbo Asparagus Cherry Hand Pie Chocolate Budino read more

Henry Parsons Project - Chocolate Budino & Cherry Hand Pie - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We decided to give this place a try for our Anniversary and it DID NOT disappoint! The food is delicious! The service was spot on and friendly. Being a pescatarian, we mentioned that to our server, and they were able to create their offered course meal pescatarian style! Every dish was more and more delicious. The ambiance is really hip and classy. If I had to find anything less than perfect we weren't a huge fan of the cinnamon chocolate cake and the outside high top chairs are not that comfortable. Over all we loved it so much we are going back to celebrate one of our birthdays! read more

If you local, or willing to drive, HPP is great. The offer a great menu of local, and regional favorites. Everything here is made fresh. If you crave made to order food, give HPP a try. You will be a customer for life. The prices, service, and welcoming staff is just another perfect part of this new restaurant. read more

The food, the decoration and the first class service, I love the idea that the chef comes out to explain his dishes! the mamacita drink 10 points! read more

Henry Parsons Project - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We were looking forward to dining here after reading all the 5-star reviews, and unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. We ordered several items to share since there were 5 of us. The biscuits, the shrimp appetizer & the rhubarb dessert were fantastic. I would definitely order those again. But I don't think there's anything else we ordered that I would want to order again. They weren't bad. They were just okay. read more

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My girlfriend and I came across this place when we were looking for places for date night. We ended up making reservations for a Friday night at 7pm for the two of us. As soon as we got there we got greeted at the door and were seated. The vibe inside is pretty cute and feels modern chic. They have a bunch of signed artist posters and pictures scattered throughout which creates a cool vibe. It seems like the menu is changing from month to month which is a great way to get people to come back! After ordering a bottle of wine we ended up ordering the crispy potatoes, Brussel sprouts, hanger steak, the gnocchi, and lastly one of their biscuits to share. Let me start off by saying the biscuit alone is worth coming here! It was so fluffy and perfectly balanced, plus the butter they served it with was a great pairing. The Brussel sprouts were our second favorite. They were the right amount of crispy witch flavor that made each bite feel well balanced. The teak was great and perfectly medium rare. The gnocchi was not bad, but the portion was a little too small for what we were expecting, but the enoki mushrooms it came with were amazing! The crispy potatoes were okay, but we would probably skip those next time. All in all this place was a cute date or dinner spot in Pasadena and we will definitely come back to see what else gets added to the menu. read more

My review is all about the food. Excellent, especially if you are familiar with the dishes offered. If you are not, I suggest you try them.

Across most of L. A. nowadays the terms Creole and Cajun when applied to food variably conjures up images of charred, blackened fish and meat, overbearing, fiery seasonings, and a ubiquitous red sauce not unlike the kind you buy in a can. At HPP, Indochina meets Louisiana and delivers Cajun cuisine, complementing it with Asian dishes and spices in a way that relates to both cultures. With such rich seafood traditions, it's no surprise that Cajun and Asian cuisines are the perfect pairing. Their Vietnamese-Cajun Prawns are the food of the future, the fried oysters are surrounded in light tempura style batter, add legit grits, and fried chicken that sits on a bed of Okonomiyaki and transport yourself the Saigon of the American south. If you like things that rhyme, Asian/ Cajun, trust me, HPP is worth your time. The few drawbacks (-1star) include, no bar (beer and wine) outdoor seating only, and crostini that gives diamonds a run for the money. read more

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Phenomenal food! They really mean it when they said "a little bit of everything". A bit of southern creole influence with some Asian cooking techniques and ingredients. It's. Just. Phenomenally interesting. Flavors were well balanced and interesting. Go and experience this right now! Service was great and so was the ambiance. Would come back. read more

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What an awesome Southern-lean food in Pasadena!!! We have been meaning to come to this warm and friendly place for a while. The owners were super friendly, at the end of the meal, they came out to shoot-the-breeze with everyone. The food is surprisingly light and not as spiced up and dense as the typical Southern inspired dishes. I supposed you can call it Cali-inspired Southern-lean food. Well whatever you call it, it was fantastic and we will come back again. The chef said the menu is Farmer market inspired...no big major changes, but they do keep up with the in-season changes. read more

Henry Parsons Project - Delicious dinner - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California