Absolutely love this place! The chicken is sooo juicy, and the fries are the right amount of crisp!…read moreWorkers were beyond amazing, and so easy to chat with. Even so they gave us two free sides! (fried pickles & loaded fries). The interior is clean and bright!

ambiance: loud, spicy and hot parking: small lot in the…read moreback - usually gets full, or nearby street parking seating: booths inside and outdoor seating too menu/ordered: the sando (mild), shake fries overall: came here at noon on a saturday, waited around 45 minutes to order and another 20 minutes to get the food. they have umbrellas provided - rain or shine! 1000% worth the wait! customer service comes in hot like the chicken. - the sando (mild): chicken is so crispy and juicy/flavorful, perfect balance with the slaw especially if you get a spicier option, just enough comeback sauce for it to not feel "dry", and two perfectly soft buttery buns - shake fries: the perfect crunch and spicy seasoning will have you shaking for more

My girlfriend and I wanted to try something different each time we meet up and this time we both…read moreagreed to try this place. There are several parking structures closeby so its not hard to find a parking. Upon getting here, we were seated right away. There were still several empty tables and there were a handful tables that were being occupied. Our server asked for our drinks and answered our questions. We proceeded to ordering our food which both of us ended up sharing. We got: Signature beef noodles soup with flat noodles -- the serving was a lot and can be shared between 2 people. The broth was flavorful. There was a decent amount of meat in the soup. Beef rolls -- it comes in 4 big rolls. There were a lot of beef inside the roll and it was packed too. It wasnt too oily compared to Mama Lu's version of the beef roll. Spicky chicken wonton -- I didnt find it spicy at all. There wasnt even a kick to it but it was still good. We enjoyed our experience dining at Noodle Street. Definitely a good place to eat at. The prices are pretty reasonable too. Service was great.

I've only done Uber Eats from here but service was exceptional each time! Everything was packaged…read morecarefully and placed in a nice take out reusable insulated bag. Food comes piping hot and the noodles stay fresh and not bunched together. I have ordered their tomato and egg knife noodle soup twice because I love sweet and savory flavors. The egg portion is generous and the soup is thick and hearty. (A+) Their beef noodle soup is excellent as well-packed with lots of flavor and ingredients. Great for hot or cold nights! (A) Their lamb skewers were flavorful but a little on the tougher side. I had lamb skewers that melt in your mouth before and this didn't quite measure up. Perhaps it was sitting in the foil too long? Could be a delivery issue. You probably have to have it straight out of the kitchen. (B+) Will definitely be returning to try all their other items. I've driven past the actual store a few times and it seems cozy and clean.

Food is quite good, but portions are small. The service is spotty and inattentive, unless one is…read moreordering lots of booze. We had to ask several times just to get water refilled.

We made a reservation via email (best way to get a reservation) 2days ago, I must say it was worth…read moreit. We were celebrating my husband's bday and reservation was set for 7:30 pm. We arrived early and we got seated immediately by Alejandro. For starters we had the pan con tomate, jamón ibérico (a must) and the burrata with black truffle, we had a couple of glasses of wine and sangria, all very delicious . Our entree was the paella de mare and the oxtail pasta (not on the menu) both exquisite and delicious, cooked to perfection. At the end of the meal the crew came over singing happy birthday with delicious slice of warm bread pudding and house made vanilla ice cream. All throughout the meal the service was amazing, always attentive to our needs. Keep in mind it was Friday night and the restaurant was packed only a table was empty. Alejandro too his time to explain different dishes too and gives us a little more background of where the dishes fresh was from The can smell the fresh dishes from the kitchen and you can see them cooking thru the glass windows, the wonderful aromas... definitely a place to come back to over and over again. Oh and do t forget to ask what they have available ofc the menu I promise you will enjoy it Unfortunately we didn't take any pictures coz we were too hungry

We found ourselves in Pasadena in the middle of a heat wave so decided to check out True Food…read morekitchen for lunch. As we didn't have reservations, we waited a bit in the shade for a table to open. Note to self, next time make reservations! The hostess came to seat us and we found ourselves in a cool although somewhat loud room . There was a large party sitting behind us as I also noticed every table in the room was now full and music loudly playing. Our friendly server Sofia took our orders promptly. Talking was challenging as the noise level was quite high. I ordered the grain bowl while my hubby ordered a turkey burger with air fries. I love the fact that no seed oils are used here. My grain bowl was delicious with one exception..,the roasted sweet potatoes were hot as in majorly spicy. Spicy is good for most and I'm sure they would have been delicious however, spicy gives me headaches. Our kind understanding server Sofia brought plain roasted sweet potatoes which by the way were outstanding! Yes, I would return and yes, I recommend this restaurant. You'll love the varied menu and the service, just hope the room is quieter and not as crowded. And remember your reservations. Street parking is available by App or paid boxes,

was so excited to try this place after passing by so many times but the food itself is so…read moredisappointing. i understand it's a healthy place but i've been to a lot of health-conscious restaurants that still had amazing food ~ food: sparkling prickly pear tisane 10/10 solid refreshing drink organic tuscan kale with chicken added 4/10 there was like half of a chicken on the salad.. i know antibiotic free organic chicken breast tends to be smaller than non versions but it literally looked like three small strips of chicken. salad itself was ok too it was massaged in too much so it tasted wilted all american burger with fries 5/10? at first this dish came COLD. not even slightly warm but straight cold. we had to send it back and our server was so kind and apologetic. when we got the burger back it still didn't seem fresh but at least not cold. the burger itself was ok, very small and lacked flavor. fries were good though overall very disappointing. everything was so small and food didn't even seem of great quality either. the only thing that made up for it was our kind server and the ambiance ~ service: 10/10 amazing service. our server was so kind and attentive ~ ambiance: open kitchen concept with pretty string lights. very pretty outdoor seating ~ parking: metered parking or lot parking available

This was my first time coming here, and I think it's a great place for a family meal. The…read morerestaurant is clean, elegant and nicely decorated. The food tastes delicious, and there are many choices for everyone. We really enjoyed the main dishes, especially Madame Noi's Pork Collar, Lime Steamed Chilean Sea Bass, and Royal Crown Fried Rice. The Royal Crown Fried Rice is definitely a must order dish! The Mango Sticky Rice was also a great dessert. The staff were friendly. We had a relaxing and happy time here with our family. I think this is a great choice for a holiday meal, family gathering, or casual dinner. They also have long tables for large parties.

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!

Stop whatever you're doing right now and go to Hello You're Welcome…read more Do you eat gluten? You'll never miss it. Are you gluten-free? Girl, what are you waiting for?! As a baker and someone who loves things containing gluten, I could not have been more delighted by the quality of 100%-gluten-free baked goods at Hello You're Welcome. Highlights include the impeccable sweet scones, which are the perfect texture of flaky, crumbly, moist, and slightly crisp -- and the savory biscuits, which are rich, soft, hearty delectable comfort foods. The bright vibe of the decor is a cozy, hip, and artistic cafe that welcomes you to sit down and stay a while. Some of the cool vintage books that decorate the space have been in the family for generations! The family of women who own this space are friendly, welcoming, and helpful in choosing your treats (though you really can't go wrong here with anything on the menu). You want to vent about your day? They're here for you. You want to brainstorm your next screenplay or side hustle? These ladies have got you. Show up, and enjoy yourself. And the delicious baked goods!

I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure how to rate this place (for reasons that will become clear by…read morethe end of this review). My partner and I were in town for LightBox Expo and spotted this place online. The pictures of the donuts looked enticing, so we decided to give a go! The donuts were surprisingly expensive, given how tiny they are. Still, we wondered if that was an indicator of how tasty they are, so we got the vanilla and the cinnamon donuts. While the flavors were nice, they were dry and dense in a way that stuck to my teeth in the most unpleasant way. Worse was the bland egg veggie breakfast biscuit, which was a struggle to finish. The outside was dry and crumbly while the inside was doughy and wet. In total contrast to the baked goods, however, the Orange Sumac Latte we ordered was delicious in every way! Absolutely worth the money we spent on that! Such a shame my local coffee shops offer nothing like it. ...and only at the end of our meal did we realize everything was gluten free. Whoops! No wonder everything tasted off and was so overpriced! Neither of us have celiac disease, so next time we're in Pasadena, we'll stick to a normal donut shop. I'd recommend the same for anyone else who isn't on a gluten-free diet.

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Made a reservation online using open table. It was very simple and easy to navigate. Called the…read morerestaurant on the day of the reservation stating we were running 15 min behind and that our number has decreased by 2. Not an issue, got thanked for the update. It wasnt that busy at the time of our arrival. There were a lot of tables and the noise level was quiet. The host was nice and sat us not too long after we arrived. The table that we got sat at was extremely wobbly. My father-in-law noticed another table had napkins placed underneath to stabilize so he did the same to our table and it worked. Tara took our order and brought out the drinks. The food was 90% great! The 10% that fell short was a combination of things. 1) menu online and the physical menu said corn bread (which we were told no longer serves them). If its no longer available, update the menu because we were excited to try the corn bread. 2) a bbq place with no wet naps, that is really weird. However, they did bring me a stack of paper towels that were wet as if they were wet naps. 3) only 1 steak knife was provided in the platters. It was hard for a party of 6 to cut up meat with only 1 steak knife. 4) one of the sides came out cold, and hard. I bit into a macaroni and it felt raw because of how hard it was! I even dropped the macaroni on the plate and it rang! We brought it to the servers attention and we were able to get a fresh one free of charge. We loved the short ribs and the tomahawk steak! They were delicious. Baked potato as a side item was very large! During the whole time we were eating, no one came by to check on us, refills were not provided until after we were done eating. We never got one of the drinks that Tara wrote down and it showed up on the check. I was trying to get a staff members attention, and my hand was raised up, and there were hosts that saw my hand raised, but did nothing. There were other servers and runners that saw it too. Took a while for us to get any help. We eventually flagged down our server after what felt like 5 minutes. We brought the charge to our servers attention, and they corrected that too. Overall, the table service could have been a lot better, fix broken tables, and I suggest you bring your own wet naps or baby wipes because they dont supply any.

On of my Pasadena favorites that never disappoints!…read more My husband and I made an easy reservation at Magnolia House for a relaxing Sunday brunch after a night of Halloween festivities. Having dined here before, I already knew we were in good hands. From the moment we arrived, the hostess recognized that we were celebrating our anniversary and made us feel welcome. We were seated inside the bungalow's main dining area, where we settled in with water and our drink orders. My espresso martini was smooth, flavorful, and a great way to start brunch. For our meals, we ordered Eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros, both of which made for a wonderful brunch. With fresh vegetables and thick-cut bacon, we were both very happy with our selections. Our server, Shadow, was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. Magnolia House continues to deliver on everything I enjoy about a neighborhood restaurant: charming surroundings, well-prepared food and drinks, and genuinely friendly service. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning, and a place we'll happily continue returning to!

We came for their weekend brunch and had the house burger with runny egg ($2 extra) and their Basic…read morebreakfast. The burger comes with a thick patty but it was overcooked. We asked for medium but it was dry and completely gray inside. I had higher hopes for this one. The Basic breakfast plate was your typical eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast combo. It was good but the best item was the sourdough toast! Crunchy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside. We also got a side of the Belgian fries which was good too. Loved the decor. There's indoor and patio seating along with a cozy bar area. Servers were great and checked in on us frequently throughout our meal. There's paid street parking on Lake Avenue but I recommend parking for free at the Macy's and Erewhon parking structure across the street.

Great food and exceptional hospitality by Eric! Very…read moreattentive and helpful. It was our first time but definitely will be back!

Xlb was flavorful and had alot of juice, but they only give 5. I still prefer other places more…read morethough. Pickled cucumbers are really pickled, i choked because i inhaled the strong vinegar smell as i was chewing. Sesame noodles taste better with chilli oil. And their chilli oil is straight oil, they barely had chilli flakes in it, which was interesting but maybe thats how others like it. Popcorn chicken was basically cut up chicken with some batter. I prefer real taiwanese popcorn chicken. Something was off when they had dipping sauce with the chicken looking like that. Mapo tofu was good but its hard to mess that one up. Pork belly bun was not a bun it was mini scallion pancakes. I thought it was going to be the white buns. On the pricier side so might not come back especially side youd have to pay for parking. Parking in the structure but Dan doesnt do validation so if you stay long, itll get expensive. Its $2 every 15 minutes with a max of $16.

I like their tablet ordering system with included ability to Apple Pay. I don't like how expensive…read moreit has become compared with some of their competitors in the area. I also don't like their chicken or chashu any longer and I always go with the tofu. Typical order for me is a Bold Ramen, Non-Gluten free, Go Green, Garlic's Best Friend, Give it a kick, with a flavored egg. If I'm extra hungry I will add extra noodles but their other appetizers such as their fried rice have never really wowed me, but hey, not for me. One thing that I do not get even though I am rating five stars is why they serve extra noodles immediately with your bowl of ramen. By the time you're done with your first portion of noodles, the second portion is a noodle brick that you have to pry apart in your bowl with your chopsticks. Ramen Tatsunoya handles "kaedama" wayyyyy better in the respect that it's to order and they bring it out almost instantly after you order it with extra green onions, wood ear mushrooms, etc. Tatsu definitely has the ability to pump out a bowl of ramen fast - so I know they could do this too with just a little extra care between front of house and back of house staff. Please consider it. Your customers ordering extra noodles will immediately notice a quality difference getting to eat fresh noodles!

This place starts opening late and have more customers from around the area. People need places to…read moreeat and hang out late night on weekdays. They also patio dining. Just like before covid. This location has consistent taste and quality. Add on item become expensive now with everything has a price. Enjoying the food while more cost conscious.