Food is good and service was excellent. Will definitely come back again. And shout out to Paul vey…read moreattentive and happy to serve you with a smile

We saw Crab Grabber on Facebook and decided to bring the family in for a Sunday lunch. It looked…read morelike they may still be in a soft-opening phase--the sign said "Grand Opening Soon"--but the experience was already very enjoyable. Parking was easy when we arrived shortly after opening. The ambiance is fairly simple and what you'd expect from this type of restaurant, but the warm welcome from Kelly immediately set a great tone. She greeted us with the sweetest smile, took excellent care of our table throughout the meal, and was genuinely awesome. We ordered the crab-and-shrimp combo with added broccoli and corn, and it was really good. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. We also tried the duck, which was sold out by the time we arrived, but we were able to take some home. The skin could have been crispier, and the meat was slightly underdone for our preference. After a quick finish in the air fryer, though, it was delicious. The biggest surprise was the catfish: perfectly cooked fish in a flavorful, not-too-salty broth with lots of bean sprouts, peanuts, cabbage, and cured meat. It had great umami and was easily one of the standout dishes of the meal. The scallion beef pancake was good as well. The pancake itself was excellent--crispy, savory, and satisfying--although the beef could have used a bit more seasoning. Still, the pancake really carried the dish. The side dishes were also impressive. The garlic beef was excellent, and we enjoyed the spicy tofu. The sesame balls were the one item that could use some improvement; they seemed as though they had been sitting out a bit too long, so the exterior had dried up. Keeping them under warming lights or serving them fresher would make a difference. To top it off, the owner came by to check on us and personally said goodbye when we left. That extra hospitality really added to the experience. Overall, a great new addition to Pasadena. Friendly service, flavorful food, and plenty of dishes worth returning for. We'll definitely be back!

Came to Boston Lobster as my friends had set up a lunch here. Haven't been to a place like this in…read morea while! We ordered quite a bit. Obviously, you can't come to a place that has lobster in the menu without ordering lobster, and we got the House Special Lobster (Large) with Garlic Noodle. Other items we ordered were the French Style Beef Cube, Braided Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup, Beef Mongolian, Crispy Fried Sole Fish, BBQ Fried Rice, Clams with Spicy Sauce, Crispy Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper, and Clams with Black Bean Sauce. The portions are actually quite massive for each dish. All of it was very solid and tasty Chinese food. We were definitely very stuffed after this lunch was over! Service here is solid enough for a Chinese place. They were pretty quick with getting us extra plates to change out our dirty plates and more bowls as needed. And they were quick with the water. But yeah, you do have to flag them down to get their attention. They do have a parking lot here, and we got here early enough on a Sunday where parking wasn't an issue. However, I can see it being a problem on busier days. Boston Lobster is definitely worth a visit if you want solid Chinese food at a fair affordable price. Really good!

Boston Lobster is the best Chinese restaurant in the SGV! This restaurant has delicious food,…read morewonderful service, and the ambiance is good. Here are the dishes we ordered: House special lobster with noodles: 5/5 ( the star of this place) Pan fried beef noodles: 5/5 Kung pao chicken: 5/5 Tofu with brown sauce: 5/5 Chow fun noodles: 4/5 Vegetable dishes: 4/5 Fish fillet: 3/5 Pork chop spicy salt: 5/5 Mapo tofu: 4/5 Shrimp with eggs: 4/5 My favorite dish was the house lobster with noodles. It's really why I came here. There was so much meat from the lobster and the noodles were a great addition to the dish. So flavorful and delicious! If you come between 11:30-4:45pm, you can get the lunch special items. The portions were actually huge for the price you're paying. It's available 7 days a week. It's so worth it! I would definitely come back here especially for the delicious food, reasonable prices and exceptional service.

I had visited their sister restaurant Lobster and Beer numerous times during my studies at UCLA and…read morewas happy to find out this place opened up. I ordered a Connecticut style crab roll. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The crab roll was packed full of crab meat inside the toasted bun. I love whatever sauce they put on top + the lemon which made the crab meat ridiculously refreshing. The side of salad helped me feel better about eating healthy too and was a nice textural break from the crab roll. Overall, the crab roll tastes relatively similar to what I had at Lobster and Beer. It was very satisfying and I can't wait to come back for the lobster roll. Until I find out they switched to a poke shop instead. What a loss.

Another 5-star update to my previous two reviews. Guys, it's my birthday! I'm part of their reward…read moreprogram, and received a $5 off coupon. Perfect timing, as I was craving to come back! I got my usual Cali Truffle Roll (which was delicious, as always) and also got a side of lobster bisque soup. The store associate says that it gets made fresh daily, and that there's chunks of lobster in the bisque, so I had to give it a try. Guys. It's worth making a trip for! This is the BEST lobster bisque I've had (and I used to live in east coast!). You can truly taste the freshness and yes, there were chunks of lobster in it! They also have a clam chowder which I need to try again. Whatever you come here for, get a side of soup to complete your meal :)

I met up with my bestie for dinner at Oc A Chay. She lives close to the area, but she wanted to…read morecome here with a Vietnamese to be able to order all the good dishes. They are located in the same plaza as CVS, Tam's Noodle House and Dim Sum Box. There was sufficient amount of private parking for the plaza. When we first arrived, there was a lot of seats open. The staff was friendly and welcoming and said we can sit anywhere we would like. Phuong and Dat helped us the entire night and the service was fantastic. I recommend coming early because they did get busy and by the time we left every table was filled. The energy here is definitely upbeat and a great place to hang and catch up with friends. We had an incredible feast and would come back to reorder all of the dishes we tried this visit and more: Goi Xoai Muc ($15.99) - Mango salad with squid. Very light and refreshing. This is an unripe mango thinly cut and mixed in with traditional Vietnamese herbs. It also comes with some shrimp chips to funnel up this delicious salad. Oc Mong Tay Mo Hanh ($18.99) - Razor clams grilled with scallion oil. One of the least flavorful items by compare. Both my friend and I felt like the scallion oil was very light on these razor clams but enjoyed it with the sauces from other dishes. Oc Mo Bo Toi ($24.99) - Fat snails prepared garlic butter style. Delicious. These bigger snails makes them easier to pick them out with the skewers they serve this with. Ngheu Xao Bo Toi ($16.99) - Clams prepared garlic butter style. Yum. Juicier compared to the snails and absorbs the sauce well. The clam shell makes it easy to scoop up the sauce and drink it. Oc Len Xao Dua ($16.99) - Sea snails in a coconut milk sauce. One of my favorites but I know it's one of the more difficult ones to eat, cause you'll have to suck on it really hard to get the snail out. But the sauce is delicious and unique. So Diep Trung Cut ($15.99) - Scallops with quail eggs. Highly recommended by staff, They mentioned this was a popular dish. Very decadent. It was a smidge too much food for 2 people but when I asked my friend if she would remove anything, she mentioned it was all a good variety for the meal. Next time we'll need to come back with more friends to try more of their dishes.

I've been to Oc and Lau in Orange County several times so I was thrilled when I heard a similar…read moreconcept opened up in the SGV. The restaurant is good for large groups and has many TVs so it was nice for watching FIFA games. We ordered the oc mong tay nuong mo hanh (razor clams), oc huong (babylon snails), so diep (grilled scallops), oc lau hap sa, hau (oysters), lau thai (hot pot), bo nuong than (grilled beef), nghieu hap (steamed clams), and two pitchers of the passion fruit soda (chanh day). I thought it would be enough for our party for 7 but portions were so small so I doubled each order. The razor clams were probably the most flavorful while the other seafood items fell flat and bland. I'm not sure if the chef didn't let it seep thoroughly in the sauce but it wasn't busy at 5 pm when we came in so there was not rush hour. My biggest gripe was that the hot pot came with the tiniest portions of vegetables. Prices are quite high and I've been to other places recently with a larger party so I was quite disappointed. The passion fruit soda did not taste freshly squeezed and seemed artificial which was also a major letdown.

Food is very good. Service is fast and the ambiance is wonderful…read more I love the house special lobster and the kung pao chicken. Delicious!!!

Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

Service was quick and easy. Our server Jaden was so nice and very attentive. Would come again!read more

Mikiya has officially cemented itself as our group's ultimate go-to spot! We brought another couple…read morealong this time, and the experience was flawless as usual. We all opted for the silver set, and the staff welcomed us like old friends the second we walked through the door. Every single course was beautifully plated and incredibly delicious, but it's really the warm, patient, and attentive service that keeps us coming back. They always make us feel right at home!

First time visit. Came in from the front door but, we needed to walk to the back to check in. We…read moregot a table quickly, even though there were a few larger groups. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The decor was nice and everything was clean, including the bathrooms. Food was solid 4 but, we all agreed that the seasoning was not to our preference but, it was still good. We agreed that the creamy walnut shrimp was our favorite. The dishes that were marked as spicy were not as spicy as we expected. The only disappointment was the lack of greens/ vegetables in our dishes. We dubbed this day as "brown lunch"! we should have ordered side of vegetables but, we had already ordered too much for our small family. We plan to bring out extended family cause the portions are good for sharing! Also want to try their crab dish, cause almost every table had that special dish! Next time!

This place was a go to for Chinese food. House specia crab was amazing! However it's closed see…read morephoto for their Monterey park location which isn't as great

Yummy! Came here for…read morethe first time and they serve up some great seafood Reminded me of my time in Maine Tried the fish taco cod and fish and chips and delicious mac and cheese All yummy!

Hidden gem and I'm so glad I found it! The ambiance is good with nice music playing loud enough to…read morecatch a vibe and low enough to hold a conversation with your party. It's tiny and cozy inside. They have a bar seating area as well as tables. There's a tv at the bar which is viewable no matter where you sit. Everyone was very welcoming and nice. We ordered the oysters (chefs choice - a dozen), clams and grilled octopus. Everything was delicious. The raw oysters come with condiments to add flavor to the oysters and the grilled octopus came with a side salad. I look forward to dining here again and trying some other menu options.