Wow! What a wonderful neighborhood find. This is a small, family-owned Thai fusion restaurant with…read moreseating for about 50, and you can see the cooks and prep team hustling away in the kitchen to feed a full house. There was only one waitress handling the dining room, and she did not miss a beat. She was attentive, efficient, and kept everything moving even as the restaurant quickly filled up. The restaurant is polished and exceptionally clean, with a soft, comfortable ambiance that works equally well for a romantic dinner or a family meal. It was quiet when we first arrived, but before long it transformed into a vibrant, bustling neighborhood spot. Everything we ordered was delicious. The Gai Wings were flavorful, moist on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside. The Lemongrass Soup was bright and slightly herbal with a refreshing hint of lemon. The Pad See-U had that wonderful savory, slightly sweet soy sauce flavor, and the Sautéed Eggplant was soft and silky with a savory, garlicky flavor and just a touch of sweetness. We enjoyed it all with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, which made an already great meal even better. Wonderful food, warm atmosphere, and impressive service. Definitely a neighborhood gem and a place we would happily return to!

Spice Season is one of our favorite cozy Thai spots! The food is always fresh and delicious, the…read moreservice is friendly, and the chill music makes it a great place to relax. Highly recommend the Papaya Salad (medium heat is perfect), Gold Rush (chicken potstickers), Fresh Rolls (crunchy jicama, tofu & fresh greens), Suki Dry (rice noodles with shrimp & veggies), and the Sautéed Eggplant with tofu. Their Mint Pomegranate Sparkling refresher is the perfect complement to the meal. Parking tip: bring plenty of quarters. You might get lucky and find a metered spot right in front or just around the corner.

A nice little spot for some delicious Thai food. It was a hot Saturday evening before dinner time,…read morethe place was empty but delivery orders constantly coming in. Sat at the booth with dim lighting. Two other parties came and dine in after us. The food was as expected, delicious and filling. The service was slow as there was only one person working at the front. She was very kind and the wait does not bother us. Had my Thai Ice Coffee come a little late and she even added extra coffee when I asked for a to-go cup at the end, very generous. There is parking in the back and the entrance can be accessed from there too.

Angel Thai Cuisine is great. We love all the food there and always have some to take home for…read morelater. Located in Glendale, parking is pretty easy. I don't know if they take reservations so call them. We waited only about 10 minutes for a table. The place is small, but ever so cute and clean. It has interesting art on the wall that you will enjoy. The seating is comfortable and spacious. We love the service, they were very nice to us and got our order right the first time. I loved their hot tea. All of their curry dishes are great, we have tried them all but the tofu as we don't usually like it. We love their starters. They have great egg rolls and spring rolls. Their satay is so cute and it is tender. Their cream cheese wontons are super tasty. We also love their shrimp dishes, they are all great. The prices are fair. Have fun.

Cozy, amazing mom and pop type business serving the freshest Sushi in Glendale. Place is an…read moreabsolute gem, service is great and food is amazing. The Wasa toro roll is king, packs a punch for its size. Ramen is also solid here as well. Highly recommend this spot and feels good to support local small businesses

Our go to approachable sushi spot in Glendale. Service is good at the sushi counter. We never eat…read morethe rolls. We come here for appetizers and nigiri. The place is always full of families and all kinds of people. It's a chill spot but parking can get crazy in that small plaza. We always get the salmon collar! This is a must. The special Inari was really good too.

I came here with my partner, family, and friends to celebrate a big life event on Saturday. We had…read moresuch a great time and everything was so organized. The restaurant was modern and clean and my friends said they liked how everything was set up. Since it was a big party, the food was a set course menu. We shared everything family style and the food was amazing. I loved the soft-shell crab curry, but everything was amazing. The dessert was this ice cream on dry ice with a presentation. The staff was so sweet during this time and super attentive. I had such a wonderful time celebrating this event. At the end, they even gave us cute tote bags that we will use for groceries. Definitely book with them!

Star Leaf is a high end restaurant located at the Trio Apartments in Pasadena. They specialize in…read moreSoutheast Asian fusion foods such as signature dishes royal curry and gourmet fried rice. They also offer happy hour and great cocktails. Private dining rooms are available. My dear friend and I came here for lunch in celebration of her 42nd work anniversary. Restaurant exterior has a big elephant statue in front of it... great photo op! Inside space had dark wood appeal to it... very clean and well kept. Upon entry, we were greeted and seated right away. It was still early so not too busy at the time. Staff was friendly and cordial. Service was decent. Lunch special menu had limited items. Their prices start from $19 and up. Just one tiny gripe, portions were small for the price. My friend ordered the Crispy Duck Salad. It came with crispy tempura-battered duck, fresh mixed sprouts and grapefruit, pine nuts and tahini topped with drizzles of blended hoisin sauce, chu hou sauce, and plum sauce. Greens were great, but duck was a tad salty for my taste. I got the Truffle Wok Seared Noodles with Scallops (lunch portion). It was recommended by our server, Cameron. Thank you for the delicious recommend! Dish came with a small bowl of intensely sour, spicy, salty, and aromatic Tom Yum soup... very good! Overall dish was amazing served with tasty wok-flavor handmade egg noodles and perfectly cooked scallops complemented with yummy mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, and Thai basil all tossed in a dark black truffle sauce. YUM! I slurped up the noodles in a jiffy. Unfortunately, it only came with 3 medium sized scallops. I would get this again if it came with 3 more scallops and more noodles. Overall dining experience was pleasant, cozy, and delicious. Thanks Star Leaf!

I came here for my birthday dinner w a couple of friends and our kids. It was utter chaos but the…read moreservice here was impeccable. everyone was so attentive to the amount of water we spilled and our crazy kids! They gave us crayons for the kids to play with on the butcher papered tables. Everything we had was a bit~ we had some crispy fried fish, two servings of shrimp, fried rice, chow mein, a large salad, beef w broccoli, a wonton soup, green beans, and fried chicken wings. Everything felt very consistent and tasty. But again, most of all~ we were so happy w the service! Also, it was my bday, so they gave me a complimentary cocktail and a dessert to go! So kind! Finally, we loved the live music! It calmed our kids down. And the free parking lot is big but this place gets PACKED!

Most people are likely going to write about the food, so I'd like to say that new moon has an…read moreincredible staff. The owner Colin has somehow managed to create a very successful business, while also being a very humble, kind, and caring human as well. I should just say once that the Mongolian beef here was the most delicious Chinese beef I've ever had in my life. Scott is also an excellent human as well. He is both kind, smart, nice to talk with, and has great energy. So don't just come for the food but come because there are amazing people that deserve good things that work here.

Bone Kettle Is a Must-Try in Pasadena! Their Happy Hour deals are some of the best deals around…read more We ordered the Rendang Carbonara, Lumpia, Pork Ribs, Oysters, Chicken Satay, and the Piña Colada with jackfruit, tjendol, and a rich umami caramel sauce. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The house sangria was easily one of the best I've had in a long time. A huge thank you to the staff for making dinner so memorable. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest, and that same hospitality carries through their entire team. The service was attentive, friendly, and the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. If you haven't been yet, definitely add Bone Kettle to your list. Their Happy Hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM, and it's absolutely worth checking out.

Our experience at Bone Kettle in Pasadena was disappointing, especially given the mandatory 20%…read moregratuity. The hostess greeted us, seated us, and returned to answer questions before our waiter, Amador, had even introduced himself. After we requested an appetizer from the hostess, a man came over with water but didn't introduce himself. I had to ask whether he was our waiter, and he said yes. After we ordered our entrées, other staff handled nearly everything: another young man refilled our water, a woman cleared our dishes, and the hostess checked on our meal. Amador's next check-in came at the end, when he asked whether we wanted the check. The hostess was attentive, and we would have preferred to direct our tip to her. Instead, our bill included a mandatory 20% gratuity, with tax applied to that charge--bringing its effective cost to approximately 22% of the food and beverage total. In my view, a mandatory charge is a service fee, regardless of whether it's labeled a "gratuity." Being required to pay it despite such inattentive service left a poor impression. One star for the service and mandatory charge.

I'm very picky about my teriyaki sauce and the rice - sauce can't be like a thick gravy and should…read morebe well-balanced in terms of the sweet and salty flavor; the rice should be soft but not mushy -- this place definitely hits the spot! There's this place in Seattle that I really love for teriyaki chicken and the funny thing is, this place originated in Seattle and actually moved down here! I got the beef and chicken combo and it comes with white rice, a salad and some tempura pieces. Price is very reasonable for the amount they give you- such a big portion too! It is either street parking or a nearby parking structure that allows for free parking the first 90 minutes and there's plenty of spaces in there. Product is nearby so definitely stop by after for some dessert! Enjoy!

High prices. Watery…read moreteriyaki. Dry meats. Do not recommend. Service is fine? Big menu? But if you add anything extra it's like $2+ even if rice.

After a LONG day of shopping, my daughters were craving Filipino food. My brother suggested Barrio…read moreFiesta, and I practically gasped. THE Barrio Fiesta?! Oh, you KNOW we had to go! This place brings back so many memories for me! We arrived around 4pm. It's a small, cozy restaurant with maybe six tables. Right in the middle was a table full of Aunties exchanging gifts, cackling (IYKYK), and having themselves a grand ol' time. It was honestly the cutest thing (I don't see much of that in Colorado)! Our server was also very sweet and friendly. WHAT WE SWALLOWED: *PORK SHANGHAI LUMPIA: These were PERFECT! Crispy, flavorful, and tasted just like I remembered. One bite and the nostalgia kicked right in. *LECHON KAWALI: OH. MY. GOODNESS. Perfectly cooked, served hot, with that crispy skin and juicy pork belly. SOOO addicting! My girls loved it so much they asked to order ANOTHER plate, and who was I to say no?! But the BEST part was watching them dip their lechon into the lechon sauce and then into the vinegar sawsawan. I was sitting there laughing, having my little proud Filipina mommy moment. *GARLIC FRIED RICE: My girls had never really had garlic fried rice like this before because I usually go light on the garlic when I make fried rice at home. Well, apparently I've been holding out on them! They ate it up like CHAMPS! *HALO HALO: Of COURSE we had to finish with halo halo (remember dessert goes in a different stomach compartment!) You can't have a Filipino feast without a little something sweet to top it off. It was the perfect ending to an already delicious meal. Barrio Fiesta is the OG of Filipino food for me. There's something about eating here that makes me feel nostalgic. The food is consistently delicious and I have always left full and content (the Filipino way!) Now, my daughters seem to think Filipino cuisine consists of lumpia, lechon kawali, pancit, BBQ, and halo halo. Is there a WHOLE WORLD of Filipino food they still need to discover? ABSOLUTELY. But am I complaining when they're happily devouring plates of lechon kawali and asking for seconds? NOT ONE BIT! Good food, happy kids, and a little taste of nostalgia. Barrio Fiesta, you still got it!

This is a solid Filipino spot that's pretty authentic. I came with some friends on a Saturday for a…read morelate lunch and our experience was pretty good. We shared a couple of dishes: -Lechon Kawali: Crunchy, savory, and fried nicely. Loved the flavor and texture and how it wasn't overly fatty. The dark sauce it came with was good, but I think the brown sauce (like mang tomas) was a bit too sweet. -Grilled Chicken Inasal. Succulent meat, a good charred flavor, and crispy skin. There were some dry bits though. This also paired well with the chicken oil and dark sauce. -Adobo Rice: My friends really liked this one. The rice was fluffy and flavorful. I liked the additions of the fried pork adobo pieces on top but the sauce they were coated in was a bit too salty. The interior is colorful and cozy. The service here was great and the staff were super friendly. They even allowed my friend to bring her small dog inside. There's a good amount of parking in the plaza the restaurant is located in. I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for authentic Filipino food in the LA/Glendale area.

It's so good, consistently delicious and cheap. Saved me as a college student staying in LA.read more

you can't dine inside even though there are seats and tables... what?…read more you got no customers anyway dude why can't we sit inside to eat the onigiris and miso soup we ordered we had to find seating outside when the wind was CRAZY. terrible experience won't come back again