Great food, amazing food, will keep coming back! Been there for multiple dates and hangouts and…read morewill continue to come back. 12/10 would recommend

For almost six months, everytime I drove by, I'd see this line around the building. No matter time…read moreof day. From the moment they open at 11am until 7pm there is almost always a line. And as long as you're in line by 7pm, they will take your order. The place has fried chicken, fries and fried pickles if you know to ask. And like a more well-known joint, they have a secret menu. The chicken is fantastic. Heat levels go from Country (almost zero spice) to their 6th level of hell they call 'Howlin' level. If you're psychotic enough you can have the 7th level of hell 'Howlin+' and '++". I' will warn you that 'Howlin' level is damn hot. You need to be 18 or older to order and you sign an aknowledgement saying you know. It has a bite. If you like spicy and love to keep your tastebuds, I recommend Medium or Medium +. I also prefer their tenders over the chicken with bone. But to each their own. During the summer heat, they provide sun blocking umbrellas for those waiting in line. Peak hours, you will need to wait for seating and someone there will assist you. They also offer free still water and soda water. Place is clean and inviting. The staff is damn awesome. All are friendly and they tend to remember your usual order if you go often enough. I usually go once or twice a week. Prices are typical. Better than that 'other' spicy chicken joint. And they are only open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11am - 7pm. During the three weekdays, the first hour and the hours between 4 to 5 usually have fewer people in line. All and all great spicy chicken, price is decent, and worth the 30-minute wait.

Super yummy! This is a great burger spot. My burger was pretty yummy and I loved the way chili…read morecheese fries. My husband got a pastrami sandwich and it was huge. The sandwich was loaded with a ton of pastrami! So we took the extra pastrami that was falling out of the sandwich and put it on top of the chili cheese fries. I loved the pastrami way more than the hat. It is a bit pricey but I think these are typical prices now. We paid about $36 and got a large drink, a large chili cheese fries, a pastrami sandwich, and a cheese burger. Super yummy and I'll definitely be coming back.

I absolutely love breakfast burritos and I came across this video on Facebook highlighting what was…read moreclaimed to be "Pasadena's Best Breakfast Burrito" for $11.00... I finally talked my sister to go with me and when we got there, the restaurant is small (so is their parking lot) with almost the same number of tables outside as there was inside... they were very busy around noon which seemed to be a positive and they do make breakfast burritos all day, which again, seemed to be a positive... We both ordered bacon and sausage burritos with extra crispy hash browns and two (2) medium Sprites... my sister wanted her burrito cut in half but I didn't and that's what we told them because they do ask when you're ordering... Here's where the problems started and why I gave them a low rating!!! Both burritos were cut in half and neither burrito had crispy hash browns!!! The hash browns were actually mushy!!! My sister was given a bacon and ham burrito and although they add a lot of bacon to their burritos and they chop it so it's mixed throughout the burritos, the sausages were left as whole links and placed together so when the burrito is rolled, all of the sausage is on one side and not mixed through!!! Each bite should be a mix of ingredients and not just bad sausage links!!! The scrambled eggs were over cooked and their salsa is extremely bland and if it's not going to have any spice, then just make it as a pico for more flavor and textural contrast!!! Lastly, the video on Facebook must've been very old because the two (2) burritos and two (2) drinks were more than $35.00!!! Just a complete waste of time, money and the gas it took to drive there!!! If this is "Pasadena's Best Breakfast Burrito" then that's just sad!!! These were clearly not great burritos!!! Looks like "Lucky Boy" has let their standards slip which is also sad because they were busy so customers should demand better quality food and by the way, Pasadena can keep them... we won't be going back!!!

The Stand is Fiyya! I understand why they have so many reviews. I ordered today through DoorDash…read more I work in DTLA, and the food was still delicious when it arrived. The Build-Your-Own Burger (pink throughout) was cooked perfectly and tastes so damn good. The Stand Dog with Chili, mustard, onions, and Fire sauce is another winner, as are the Fire Fries. Everything was made as requested, which equals good service. Would I order from The Stand again? Hell yeah! I tried uploading photos, but encountered too much trouble. Please forgive any typos; this was typed on a mobile.

The hostess was more than hospitable and immediately made us feel welcome. We came on a mission to…read moretry your short rib grilled cheese, and it did not disappoint. Before I took the first bite, the smell of all of the ingredients told me that I was in for a treat! The fries were perfectly cooked, and the side sauces worked well with the sandwich and the side orders. Great job, thank you. I was pleased with the service level of the employees who made us feel welcome. The Prime Rib Grilled Cheese sandwich has amazing flavors and works well with a side of fries. Let's do it again...

not quite like the gyro carts in new york but they're always welcoming and good energy!read more

NYC chicken & gyro is one of those spots that hits when you're craving something filling,…read moreflavorful, and no-fuss. We ordered the mixed platter with chicken and lamb, the chicken gyro, and their fries~ everything came out super satisfying and yummy. The platter was stacked with juicy, well-seasoned meat over rice, and the lamb had that pertect savory richness while the chicken stayed tender and flavorful. Their white sauce really ties everything together, especially when you drizzle it over everything. The chicken gyro was just as good-warm pita, packed with meat, and super comforting. And the fries were crispy and perfect for dipping. Simple, hearty, and really good portions for the price. Definitely a go-to if you're in Venice and want something quick but still hits every time~

Food: amazing food with a history of being an iconic restaurant for decades…read more Staff: they did their job and it was fast and efficient. Ambiance: it's a basic burger joint as far as ambience goes. Its clean and there are plenty of places to sit.

Good food. Great service. Stylish oldschool diner type restaurant…read more I've been coming to this place for ages! And it has always stayed consistent in satisfying my pastrami cravings! This place is perfect stop for great pastrami sandwich, chili fries and a delicious root beer every time I'm driving through :) Thanks for feeding me all these years! Keep it going!

I usually get the asada burrito all meat with jack cheese inside it's so delicious and juicy lol so…read moreamazing one of my favorite go to when I come here Also I throw in some asada tacos 4 to be exact to end it . Great customer service under loud environment well taken care of clean inside sitting love the decorations feels like home Well recommended for this location

I went here recently on a weekend trip, and ended going twice because of how good the food was. The…read moresalsa verde is one of the best I've ever had. They have limitations on their salsa for a reason! I got asada and pastor tacos, pork tamales, and rolled tacos and they were all delicious. The tamales are fresh and have a good ratio of meat to masa. The rolled tacos came out super crispy while the meat still being juicy. The set up is ordering at the counter, and then waiting to call your number. Very fast and efficient. Prices are pretty good for a brick and mortar shop. I'm already longing for my next trip back to Pasadena just to return to King Taco!

I forgot to take photos of the food before my family and I started eating. I have forgotten how…read moregood the food is here. I don't come here often because there is not a location near me. We ordered the Family Meal which included one rotisserie chicken, pita bread, pickled turnips, and choice of two sides (we had cucumber salad and rice.). Also we ordered one combo kabob plate which includes one chicken kabob and one Lule Kabob (ground beef). This combo also comes with two small sides (we had hummus and cucumber salad). Everything was delicious. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned well. The only thing I did not cared for was the picked turnip. I wish we could substitute the turnip for something else. The two sauces we had: Garlic sauce and Tahini sauce were excellent. They go well with all the meat items adding more flavor to it .

Here's a cleaner, more polished version you can use:…read more I've had mixed experiences at this Zankou Chicken location in Pasadena, but today was especially frustrating. It was 12:09 and the restaurant was empty when I ordered a chicken sandwich with no tomato and no onion. My order was made incorrectly, and to make matters worse, two customers who came in after me and ordered full and half chickens received their food well before I did. I also paid for an extra side of pickles, which was completely left out of my order. Meanwhile, several employees were just standing around talking. Overall, really disappointing service today.

Food was perfectly cooked and prepared really quickly, my fries were actually hot. Many places seem…read moreto have a problem getting hit fries out of the kitchen. I will definitely go back.

This spot easily makes my top 3 chicken sandwiches I've ever had. I went with the spicy, and it was…read moreHOT like actually hot but in the best way possible. Flavor was on point and the sauces really take it to another level. Seating is limited (only four seats), but my wife and I went on a Friday night and had no problem grabbing a spot and eating there. If you're into real heat and great flavor, this place is worth it. As good or better than any chicken sando in LA.

A great place to unwind in Pasadena. A little trivia: a scene from the TV show Shrinking (AppleTV)…read morehas Harrison Ford sitting outside right in front of this Dog Haus! The staff here is always professional and courteous which makes this place stand out. I like the SoCali dog. They also have a deep selection of beer on tap, making it a consistently well-managed spot and a great place to grab a bite while enjoying the Old Town Pasadena atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Ordered Togo twice. The foods were yummy. It was very messy tho lol no clean way to eat the hotdogs…read moreunless, you get it with very little toppings. Service was alright. The first time, my nephew went inside to pick it up. I picked up the 2nd time. Not sure of his experience, but mine was whatever. There was no sign about where to pick up mobile/online order. I went to the ordering side and waited for the 2 guys in front to finish ordering. This other customer came straight to the front and got his stuff. I guess I didn't have to wait...smh Street parking/meter parking

Came here after checking out Descanso Gardens and was worried they'd sell out so I placed an online…read moreorder. Picking up was smooth and easy but parking was awful. We had to circle the area a few times to find street parking. It would be nice if they had a designated parking lot in addition to street parking because some of the businesses around there had that. There was seating inside despite the store being pretty small, so my bf and I just ate inside. The cakes were pretty good! I got the Matcha Yuzu and he got the Kinako Chestnut. I couldn't really taste the yuzu until I tried only the first layer of cream. The matcha overpowers the yuzu a lot because there was two layers of matcha cream and one layer of matcha cake. Still really good and can taste that the matcha is high quality! As for the kinako chestnut, we couldn't taste the chestnut much but there were some chestnut pieces hidden in the cake! I would love to try the peach one as well but this place is quite far. Hopefully I'm in the area when they have the peach seasonal again.

Rating is solely for the egg salad sandwich! I really wanted to like this spot because I've been in…read moresearch of a new egg salad sandwich spot, but this unfortunately did not do it for me :( The bread was nice and crispy, but the egg salad made me feel a bit nauseous-- almost too eggy and mayo-heavy? I wish there was a bit more seasoning or maybe something more than just egg in the egg salad-- it just felt like a lot of cream and egg. Also, the size of the sandwich felt a little small for $11. The space itself is alright, and staff were friendly! Parking was a bit hard to find, and I had to circle the block to get a spot a few minute walk away on the street. I'd consider coming back to try a warm sandwich or a latte, but I probably wouldn't get the egg salad sandwich again!