Pasadena

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All the best places to eat in LA's most well-known suburb.

Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins & Kat Hong

March 14, 2023

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Bar Chelou is a bistro in Pasadena and an ideal pre-theater dinner spot.

Brant Cox

February 21, 2023

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Howlin' Ray's second hot chicken shop in Pasadena is a bigger, better version of the chaotic Chinatown original.

Nikko Duren

February 6, 2023

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Mandarin Coffee Stand is a quirky, serene cafe in Pasadena—a welcomed alternative from the typical, crowded coffee mills.

Kat Hong

January 23, 2023

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Mijares is a hacienda-style restaurant in Pasadena that’s been run by the same family since it opened in 1920.

Nikko Duren

October 28, 2022

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Pasadena Fish Market serves fresh seafood and Jamaican dishes over a deli counter.

Nikko Duren

October 13, 2022

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Rosebud is a spacious coffee shop with lots of counter seats and tables where you can bust out the laptop.

Garrett Snyder

October 12, 2022

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Dos Besos is a very charming Spanish paella restaurant in Old Town Pasadena.

Kat Hong

July 20, 2022

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The Boulevard is the only queer bar in Pasadena and a great one, too.

Brant Cox

June 10, 2022

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The lines might be long at Ramen Tatsunoya, but this Pasadena ramen spot is worth the wait.

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Brant Cox

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Sushi Kimagure makes some of the best sushi in Pasadena.

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Brant Cox

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Chaaste Family Market in Pasadena is a fantastic Filipino restaurant that just so happens to be in a convenience store.

Brett Keating

January 14, 2022

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Bone Kettle in Pasadena is a Southeast Asian spot that’s perfect for an upscale meal.

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Brett Keating

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Shandong Dumplings in Pasadena serves good noodle dishes, a few great dumplings, and a fantastic scallion pancake.

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Brett Keating

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Part of Oseyo Shabu Shabu’s charm is that it’s always crowded - in addition to the Pasadena spot’s high-quality meats and seafood, of course.

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Brett Keating

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Lucky Boy in Pasadena is the diner for you, especially if you’re hungover and in need of a positively massive breakfast burrito.

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Brett Keating

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Agnes is a restaurant with an open hearth and cheesery in Pasadena where Midwestern childhood nostalgia meets incredible food.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

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Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine is a Pasadena spot that does empanadas and arepas very well.

Sylvio Martins

January 14, 2022

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Lincoln is a favorite spot for Pasadena locals, thanks to its pastries and its takes on classic brunch staples.

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Brett Keating

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Main Chick Hot Chicken is a Nashville-style hot chicken spot in Pasadena serving dry-rubbed tenders.

Sylvio Martins

January 14, 2022