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    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Claire S.

    Finally made it to Panda Inn after their renovation. The space is very well designed. It has the very high end and elevated feel like Din Tai Fung. It's reflected in the price point now too. The food was excellent. It's a bit more authentic Chinese cuisine than Panda Express but still appeal to everyone. The ingredients are a bit higher quality and the cooking techniques are more refined. We ordered spicy Serrano pork, Mongolian beef and upside down noodles with chicken. We enjoyed all three dishes. The service is very attentive. But towards the end of our meal we were slowing down eating and just chatting, the waiter kept coming back and asking if we are done. This happened at least 3 times and we felt rushed although it was not super busy and there were some empty tables. Another thing to improve is the pages of the menu book are sticky and wrinkled. We didn't feel so comfortable touching it. Overall this is a higher end Chinese restaurant with good food and services. It's good for special occasions. There is a parking garage behind the restaurant now. Remember to get validation from Panda Inn for 3 hours of free parking.

    Phil Y.

    It never crossed my mind to visit Panda Inn. The owners also brought you Panda Express. They are located in Pasadena. They serve a lot of Americanized Chinese food. One thing I learned to appreciate over the years is Americanized Chinese food. We were in a private room. We had our own waitstaff. It was very nice. We started off with the Chinese favorite of sushi (sarcasm intended). We had rolls, nigiri, and Seared A5 Wagyu tataki. We had their lobster noodles, upside down noodles and the Panda Inn Special. Sure, it wasn't the same kind of stuff that you get in Monterey Park, but it was good in that it was not the same stuff you always get. Dessert was their white chocolate fortune cookie. Everything that we had was good. It's a great place for a different type of Chinese meal.

    Honey Walnut Shrimp
    Caes F.

    The Original Panda Inn is an institution. They remodeled the entire Inn and the bar is really a sight to behold. 1. Orange Chicken **** 2. Honey Walnut Shrimp ***** 3. Crab Ragu ***** 4. Beef Lo Mien The ambiance is nice and spacious. Portions are bigger. Parking is free with validation. The Crab wontons were a crowd pleaser, surprisingly tasty, and the sauce complimented the entire dish well.

    Honey Walnut Shrimp Tempura Roll (8)
    Sanny C.

    I am not a fan of Panda Express, but I have been curious about Panda Inn since it reopened. First off, the restaurant looked beautiful and spacious. I was excited and couldn't wait to get seated lol Once we got seated, things kinda went downhill. There was a bug flying around and we felt itchy... We weren't that hungry. We just wanted to give the place a try. So we ordered a few items. The waitress was nice and helpful. We ordered the Hot & sour soup bowl. This was enough for 4-5 people. I felt like this was the best outta all the items we ordered. The honey walnut tempura shrimps rolls sounded nice, but there was nothing special about it. It looked plain and tasted plain... Tea smoked duck sounded lovely, but also nothing special. The duck itself was pretty salty and a bit dry. Tasted like smoked ham to me lol The toppings and baos to go with the duck was very simple. No wonder it was only $36. When the waitress informed us that it was a whole duck, I was wondering why only $36. It was a pretty small size lol so it made sense. The presentation for the Bok choy & mushrooms was pretty. However, it was pretty plain. Overall, the two items were fresh. Chow fun was pretty salty and oily. We had to eat it with rice... The fortune cookies were good. It was a nice finish for the meal. Would prob visit again if someone I know wanna try it.

    Lunch specials served Monday to Friday
    Kelly C.

    Stopped by Panda Inn again for a birthday dinner and it was a whole different experience! My previous experience with their extremely salty takeout food was as if I went to another restaurant ~ We booked a room which has a $400 minimum. The service was absolutely spectacular and the food all came out in a timely manner. I loved everything we ordered from the mushroom salad to the walnut shrimp; everything was perfectly seasoned. Definitely be back! Parking is validated in the back parking structure for 3 hours I believe.

    Lissa L.

    The ladies at the reception area were incredibly kind. Shoutout to Pilar, who took my call and extended my reservation past the 15 minute grace period because traffic was extremely congested due to road closures. She was so reassuring that it took the stress out of getting there. The parking structure adjacent to the restaurant is meant for the restaurant customers, and Panda Inn validates parking. The interior looks so elegant. It looks like a place fit for formal celebrations. High ceilings, lots of space between tables, a bar - it all screamed high-end. Which it was. Our Thai server was delightful. She offered her recommendations, most of which we took. The sweet and sour pork is usually the dish by which we gauge a Chinese restaurant's authenticity and competence, and theirs was sublime. Crispy but covered in that rich, tangy sauce. The beef fried rice was as expected and so were the lobster wontons (very small portion). We ordered the lobster with crispy noodles and found it overly salty so we had to send it back to the kitchen. Thankfully, they took it off our bill. The hot and sour soup was satisfying. We were stuffed! Would we go back? Hell yeah. I don't know how we can eat at Panda Express after having had such a great meal here.

    Teresa D.

    I came for dinner on a weekday and we were seated right away. Service was great! I ordered a king salmon carpaccio, sweet and sour pork, hot and sour soup, upside down crispy noodles, and bok choy & mushrooms. The king salmon carpaccio was fresh and delicious. My favorite dishes of the night were the upside down crispy noodles and the sweet and sour pork. The upside crispy noodles were delicious but doesn't stay crispy for long because of the sauce that it sits in so if you like it crispy you might want to eat it fast. I love sweet and sour pork and it definitely hit the spot. The hot and sour soup was my sister's favorite. It wasn't too sour. The bok choy and mushroom were more on the bland side.

    Brittany T.

    I love Panda Express so naturally I had to try the original, and more upscale, Panda Inn. What a treat! This location has its own parking structure and it seems newly renovated. It's huge! And beautifully decorated. 5/5 for ambiance We ordered a smattering since it's all family style, starting with the Mu shu pork. That plum sauce is delicious! And the staff were so sweet to wrap them for us. We also got the egg drop soup (this was good but nothing to write home about) and the wontons. For our mains we shared the orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, honey walnut shrimp and a side of green beans. Everything was fresh and delicious but my favorite was the honey walnut shrimp. This is one of my favorite Panda dishes and I appreciated that they were actually able to accommodate our walnut allergy so my husband could enjoy. He loved it! Overall, this was a great spot for a family dinner.

    Yangzhou tofu
    Jim R.

    Atmosphere is a the style of a higher class restaurant but with not too expensive prices. We had the yangchou shredded tofu and the spicy eggplant tofu. Both were terrific. The best part was our waitress Johanna who was gracious and gave a great description of all the food and things to do in the neighborhood. We would come back again, great food, great service at a reasonable price.

    Lunch Honey Walnut Shrimp
    Joseph T.

    Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 3/5 Nothing was impressive with the food. However the steamed sea bass was 5/5. All other fish was just average. Price for value is 3/5. I love the new parking structure vs before the remodel The inside is wide tall ceiling and clean and beautiful. The food did not impress me today. Maybe I just have high expectations. Portions are also not like tradition Chinese restaurant. I just wanted to see if they r good after the renovations.

    Sharlene D.

    Came here with a large group for a bday celebration. We were able to get a room which was some nice privacy to have. The service was so great. I wish I got the name of our server but I just recall he had braces. His service was on point! Food wise I would say it was a hit or miss with mostly okay. Brisket 10/10: this dish was prob the favorite of the night. It was so tender and melted off the bone. The flavor was also great and it came with Brussel sprouts. Wontons 6/10: the skin wasn't too thick which was nice but the filling was wayy too salty. The sauce was flavorful tho! Walnut shrimp 7/10: pretty good and not too battery. Shrimp was fresh. stir fried beef cubes 6/10: usually this is one of my fave dishes at restaurants but it just tasted a bit weird here. It had a stale ish taste? Like the beef was frozen prior. The sauce was also too salty. Hot and sour soup 9/10: delicious! Perfect amt of sour and hot. Orange chicken 6/10: too much batter and barely any chicken. Ngl the orange chicken at Panda Express is a bit better lol. Lobster stir fried noodles 5/10. The noodles came crispy which was great but the lobster was definitely frozen prior. It was not fresh. Overall I'm not sure if I'd return for the food but the ambiance and service was great!!

    Soup
    Franchesca L.

    Food and service here was great! They were also able to accommodate our dog in the outdoor seating area. The place itself was spacious and the portions were good. We ordered the broccoli beef, honey walnut shrimp, chicken lettuce cups, egg drop soup, kung pao chicken, lo mein, and fried rice! The rice and lo mein had many protein options and an option to mix all proteins, which was a highlight! I also loved the fruit added in with the honey walnut shrimp. We would order we got everything again! So yummy!

    Lunch Beef & Broccoli  Kung pow chicken  Pork fried rice.
    Justin S.

    We were told we needed to try this place. My wife and I were just fresh off our trip in California and on our way home to Vegas. This was our stop and it did not disappoint. The service was very professional and we had a nice little cozy table. I wish they had this restaurant in Vegas. Definitely an add stop every time near by.

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    Ask the Community - Panda Inn

    Are small dogs allowed in outdoor area?

    I've seen dogs outside, so it must okay.

    Panda Inn was a weekly tradition from my childhood. I'd love to go back, but I don't see the hot braised shrimp! Did you rename it?

    What is the address of Penda Inn's parking lot of pasadina?

    It's in the same address as the restaurant you pull in and drive to the back it is a parking structure

    When is the Brunch coming back?

    That's the question all the old regulars ask. And still no answer as of last week

    Do you have gluten free offerings?

    No, nothing at all. I went on 2/24 and waitress said, they don't have any options. Not even Gluten free soy sauce. We had to leave and not eat there, which was disappointing.

    Do you have any gluten free dishes?

    No nothing. We had to leave.

    Does this location use artificial colors and ingredients like the fast food chain or is the food more natural and fresh? Are non traditional low quality seed oils used?

    Pretty stealthy badmouth job!

    Is Sunday brunch back?

    We were there on a Sunday. No brunch. I doubt they will do that again, unless, sales start to dip!

    When will you reopen?

    Hello! We are still in the construction process. We will keep everyone updated on IG or on our Panda Inn app. Thank you!

    Are you open Christmas Eve?

    Are you guys open Christmas Day?

    Yes, we are open on Christmas Day! Please make a reservation as we tend to get very busy that day :)

    Is Sunday brunch back?

    I don't think so. 😞

    When will happy hour be offered again?

    Hi Mac, At the moment we have no confirmed return date but we will make sure to update you and all… 

    Is Sunday brunch buffet still available?

    No, at least it wasn't in January.

    Do you deliver?

    Hi Eda, thanks for reaching out! Yes we do offer delivery. Please visit our website at pandainn.com to place your delivery order.… 

    Is brunch still available at Panda Inn on weekends?

    Hi Fatima, our Sunday brunch buffet is not currently being offered.

    I'd like to know from the company which dishes are confirmed vegan?

    None of our dishes are confirmed vegan at the moment.

    Are they part of the Panda Express chain?

    Hi Laura, Panda Inn and Panda Express are both owned by the parent company Panda Restaurant Group. Panda Inn locations are sit down Chinese food restaurants, while Panda Express is fast food service.

    Is it recommended to make a reservation for party of 4 for Sunday brunch? Thanks.

    Yes, unless you want to wait awhile.

    Do they have lunch specials?

    Yes they do, along with happy hour drink and food specials. And their Sunday brunch is fantastic with bottomless Mai Tai’s and Mimosa’s.

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    Sushigah

    Sushigah

    4.6
    (333 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Family-owned & operated

    The staff in this place is so kind, polite, and just lovely. I live down the street and have such a…read moregreat experience every time I walk in. I haven't dined in yet, though on my list to do just because the positives vibes this amazing restaurant has. As for food, 10 of 10 recommend. Orders are always correct. We're ordering different things all the time and I've yet to dislike a single thing. The sushi is soooooooo yummy. For door dash, they sort the food by the group order. My daughter's name is Lotus and they always draw a flower on the top. It's little details like this that tell me the people preparing this food care about it and the customers they serve. If you haven't eaten here, don't hesitate. It will become a staple you order over and over again and tell all your friends about.

    Stumbled in on a Wednesday in the early evening, and had plenty of open seating to choose from…read more Immediately, I was cheerfully greeted and seated by one the servers, and then given two menus--a traditional folding menu with a padded backing I can really only describe as "satisfyingly textured," and a beautiful 3x8 wooden slab engraved with a QR code for the picture menu. I had planned to be phone-free for the hour, but curiosity bested me and I whipped out my phone for a scan. The bulgogi with rice and miso called to me, strangely, considering the heat outside. The atmosphere at this slow hour was so nice I almost wished it was raining. A few Clairo and The Marías songs later (at the perfect volume--audible, but still low enough to have a quiet chat) my miso soup arrived. Now, it's been a good few years since I've had miso soup, and I've never really been crazy about it, but this... this was some damn good soup. Liquid umami. Then the bulgogi and rice came. This is the best bulgogi I've ever had. So tender. Quite literally melted in my mouth. Punches of savory juice, tender fatty bits, golden brown perfectly caramelized onions, and a sweetness to bring it all together. Every bite was perfect. It washed over me and my shoulders and spine practically uncoiled themselves. I want to try more from the menu but... I'm... I'm going to need this again. Like tomorrow. I should say, especially for the price, this is a lot o' grub. A perfect filling portion, especially with the rice and soup. I had a smoothie a couple hours earlier so I really should've asked for a to-go box 80% of the way through... but I was just having too much fun stuffing my face to stop. To recap--lovely service, great music, and food to live for. And a restroom. It's not public, but they do have a restroom. Thank god for that restroom. I was hungry, yes, but more than anything I really needed that restroom.

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    Sushi Enya - Pasadena

    Sushi Enya - Pasadena

    4.1
    (948 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$
    Grab-and-go

    The quality of the fish is exceptional. The selection is amazing…read more Laura is very knowledgeable and friendly. We went there without any reservations, and waited outside before they opened. Parking wasn't too difficult. Overall a great experience, hope to visit this place again once we are in the neighborhood.

    Overpriced and unprofessional. The shop was empty, and we should have taken that as a warning…read more The fish quality is not good enough to warrant these prices; the ootoro in particular was especially disappointing. We ordered multiple nigiris, rolls, and appetizers for our table. The servers and staff seemed to not communicate with each other, leading to slow and sloppy service. The nigiris came out much later than the rolls and the bowls, to the point where half of our party was done eating before the first nigiri plate came out. In fact, the service was so slow that the servers started to clear our plates while we were waiting for them to bring out our food The servers were awkwardly clashing plates at our table and being difficult about refilling the water and tea. After dropping $800+ as a table, we were waiting on one last nigiri (Yellowtail Belly) to come out. We asked our waiter to check on it for us, and he came back to us saying it should have been on the plate that had the other Yellowtail Nigiri on it. The reason why we brought this up in the first place is because the two didn't come out together. He then brings another waitress who tells us it should have come out already, and then another who tells us completely different information (i.e. it came out with different fish). Overall an unpleasant experience. Would not be back again nor would I recommend this place to anyone, especially since they made such a big deal out of $10 nigiri on a $800 bill.

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    Kaviar Restaurants - Pasadena

    Kaviar Restaurants - Pasadena

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Love!!! love!! this place Would definitely come back here. We asked our server to bring out a…read morecouple of the best dishes, and everything tasted amazing. The restaurant staff were amazing and always very helpful.

    An unforgettable dining experience from beginning to end!…read more Our little one woke up one morning and announced that she wanted to try caviar, so we found Kaviar in Pasadena because they offer a true caviar service complete with all the traditional accoutrements. Chris was our server, and he was absolutely fantastic. He made us feel genuinely welcomed, anticipated everything we needed, and turned our daughter's first caviar experience into such a special memory. She especially loved the dramatic cold fog rising from the ice, and needless to say, she is now officially in love with caviar! We ordered the: * 50g caviar service (ten out of ten, no notes) * shishito peppers (the sauce is out of this world) * uni pasta (the heavy cream is divine) * Wagyu strip loin steak (melts in your mouth) * baked lobster roll signature roll (pure decadence) * blue crab and salmon signature sashimi (rich, silky, and incredibly fresh) * albacore crispy onion signature sashimi (fireworks in every bite) * garlic albacore signature roll (so good, we forgot to talk) Every single dish was outstanding. We honestly couldn't choose a favorite or even rank them. The flavors were so fresh, balanced, and beautifully executed that we didn't even reach for the soy sauce. Before we left, we also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Tigran. He took our family photo, personally walked us out, and made us feel incredibly special. That level of hospitality stayed with us just as much as the food. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, chic, stylish, and perfect for a special occasion, while still feeling warm and inviting. We were still talking about the meal the entire drive home. Exceptional food, exceptional service, and an experience our family will always remember. We cannot wait to return!

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    Mills Alley

    Mills Alley

    4.7
    (405 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Ordered: - Hakata set with Tonkatsu ramen (5/5): Came with a…read morespicy tuna don, karaage, and tsukemono. The karaage had a solid fry, and wasn't greasy at all while being both crunchy and juicy. The sauce was a creamy and spicy and paired well with the chicken. The tonkotsu ramen was delicious although a bit on the sweeter side - the egg was very well marinated and the chashu generous and flavorful. - Tokyo set with tuna don (5/5): Also came with soba noodles, miso soup, and tsukemono. The tuna don had a generous portion of tuna and rice. It tasted fresh and was a simple and well executed dish that satisfies your cravings. The soba noodles were a surprise to me. I didn't expect the soba noodles to be in a sauce with a string sesame oil consistency and taste. It was refreshing yet a bit heavier as a result. I also love the variety of fish provided with it. Overall (5/5): Disclaimer - we came here late April. But this is a gem in Pasadena that we wished we visited sooner! The lunch deals have very generous portions for the price and we were super stuffed after. We also were quite impressed with the execution of the tsukemono which looked like canned vegetables mixed with mushrooms that were pickled together for an unexpectedly rich flavor. The vibes of the establishment are modern and tasteful, and we really liked how spacious it was. Service was also solid. Overall we hope to be back to further explore the menu!

    Repeated multiple times does not disappoint. Tempura everytime…read more Also the sauce in the tokyo set for lunch/soba kaisen for dinner, is a must get. I don't even have soba/sashimi as my first choice in japanese places but this is something I must everytime I'm here. Service is actually too nice. LOL This is actually legitimate 5 stars, no inflation. Great interior too and very spacious so there is privacy without being too close to other tables. Again, shocker given how modern it is, you wouldn't expect high quality japanese food here

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    Ichima

    Ichima

    3.9
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    I had to update my review. I've been back a multiple times since my one-star review, and they've…read moremade some great improvements. No more waiting for your entire party to arrive before being seated, when the restaurant is empty. The fish is fresh, and they offer more exotic selections instead of just the usual yellowtail, salmon, and tuna. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, and the quality of the fish has been consistently excellent. I'm happy to give my local sushi spot five stars. Thanks for listening to your customers and making these improvements!

    Tuesday June 23rd…read more They were notified that we were coming in with a large group. Lady on the phone said no problem. We were probably about the only ones seated by 3:45. Ready to order, Waitress kept helping other diners that walked in... while we waited. By the time we ordered off the lunch menu we were told that we couldn't get the lunch prices. Yet we had been sitting there for a full 15 minutes waiting for one of the three servers speeding around. Finally one of the servers took our orders, couldn't understand her since she was taking very fast so we had to have her repeat herself several times. When we got our bills it didn't reflect the price for lunch. Server said because we put our orders in after 4..... after sitting for 15 minutes to have our orders taken. Lady in our party asked for the mgr, then the server decided to change the price of the orders. Our orders were slow to arrive

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