3 Best Chinese Restaurants in Pasadena, CA

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LUNASIA DIM SUM HOUSE

865 East Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91101 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

Jumbo Shrimp Har-gow Pork and Shrimp Sui Mai Truffle Sui Mai Spicy Mala Har-gow Pork Xiao Long Bao (soup Dumplings) Pan-fried Pork Potsticker Chili Oil Pork and Shrimp Wontons Vegetarian Dumplings Squid Ink Scallop Dumplings Spinach Shrimp Dumpling Pork and Shrimp Rice Puffs Steamed Chicken Feet Black Bean Spare Ribs Bean Curd Roll W/ Chicken Broth Cantonese Meatballs Pan-fried Turnip Cake Pork and Shrimp Sticky Rice Wrap Fried Egg Tofu Sausage Taro Cake Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll Crispy Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll Beef Rice Noodle Roll BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll Artisan Veggie Rice Roll Cucumber Salad

"Lunasia Dim Sum House is known for their delicious dim sum, traditional dishes, and chef specialties in a spacious setting with white tablecloths. The restaurant has a two-story building with a kitchen on the first floor. Lunasia Dim Sum House serves a variety of steaming hot dim sum with a unique taste. The restaurant is an excellent choice for small or large groups. Their team specializes in chicken fried rice, chicken wonton soup, and shrimp fried rice. They have created an app to allow you to order delivery and take-out. Book your wedding banquet, private parties, and/or company parties with them. Come and enjoy delicious, authentic Chinese food. Customers can book a table by phone. Book your reservation for your parties during business hours.

2026 Highlights: Lunasia Dim Sum House also serves in Alhambra, Cerritos, and Torrance locations."

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Menu:

DIM SUM:
Pork & Shrimp Siu-Mai $9.00
Truffle Siu-Mai $19.00
Pork Xiao Long Bao $9.00
Chicken Xiao Long Bao $9.00
Pan-Fried Pork Pot Sticker $9.00
Chili Oil Pork & Shrimp Wonton $16.00
Vegetarian Dumpling $8.00
Squid Ink Scallop Dumpling
Spinach Shrimp Dumpling $9.00
Pork & Shrimp Rice Puff
Crispy Baked BBQ Pork Bao $8.00
Steamed Chicken Bao $8.00
Pan-Fried Seafood & Pork Bao $13.00
Steamed BBQ Pork Bao $8.00
Steamed Tofu Veggie Bao $8.00
DIM SUM SPECIAL:
Steamed Chicken Feet $9.00
Black Bean Spare Rib $8.00
Cantonese Meatball $9.00
Pan-Fried Turnip Cake $8.00
Pork & Shrimp Sticky Rice Wrap $9.00
Fried Egg Tofu $9.00
Sausage Taro Cake $8.00
Bean Curd Roll W Chicken Broth $13.00
SOUP:
Egg Drop Soup $10.00
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup (Bowl) $14.00
Fish Maw & Crab Pot $40.00

Contact:

(626) 793-8822 (626) 308-3222

Mon-Fri: 11am - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 9pm

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PANDA INN

3488 East Foothill Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91107 Directions

Since 1973

Specialities:

Panda Beef Beef and Broccoli Mongolian Beef Sweet and Sour Pork Black Pepper Wagyu Tenderloin Steak Spicy Serrano Pork Honey Walnut Shrimp Kung Pao Shrimp Sweet and Pungent Shrimp Panda Inn Special Steamed Chilean Sea Bass Orange Chicken Cashew Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Phoenix Chicken Sweet and Pungent Chicken Tea Smoked Duck String Beans With Chinese Olive Vegetables Spicy Tofu Eggplant Bok Choy and Mushroom Mapo Tofu Fried Rice Upside Down Crispy Noodles Lo-mein Chow Fun Extra Steam Rice Extra Brown Rice Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice Filet Mignon Chow Fun Hamachi Tacos

"Panda Inn is a local chain offering Mandarin and Sichuan entrees, noodles, and more in a casual space. Their team continues to carry on that tradition by practicing the Chinese art of balancing a mixture of tastes & textures in each entree to delight the senses. They are committed to creating meals and a dining experience that will delight the senses of their guests. They consistently prepare menu items, both main dishes and side dishes. Savor their flavorful blend of egg, cabbage, scallions, Shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots wrapped tableside in warm Peking Pancakes. They specialize in making sure their guests have the most memorable experience. Free parking and limited on-site parking facilities are available. Panda Inn has three branches throughout the United States.

2026 Highlights: Panda Inn offers 3 side rooms and 2 patio areas. The resaurant offers gift cards."

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Menu:

STARTERS:
Crab Wontons $15.00
Salt & Pepper Crispy Calamari $17.00
Cucumber Salad $11.00
Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups $14.00
Shrimp Spring Rolls $14.00
Vegetable Egg Rolls $11.00
Shrimp Tempura $15.00
Seaweed Salad With Oyster Mushrooms $13.00
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken $14.00
SOUPS:
Wonton Soup $16.00
Three Flavors Sizzling Rice Soup $16.00
SALADS:
Chinese Chicken Salad $18.00
Spicy Beef Salad $18.00
Mango Tea Smoked Duck Salad $26.00
Beef & Pork:
Black Pepper Wagyu Tenderloin Steak $40.00
Mapo Tofu $23.00
SEAFOOD:
Panda Inn Special $32.00
Steamed Chilean Sea Bass $46.00
POULTRY:
Tea Smoked Duck $36.00
Noodles & Rice:
Extra Steamed Rice $2.00
Extra Brown Rice $2.25
Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice $18.00
Filet Mignon Chow Fun $28.00
SUSHI BAR:
Hamachi Tacos $19.00

Discount:

10% Off for Seniors, Military Personnel, Veterans, and Police Officers

Contact:

(626) 793-7300

Mon-Sun: 11am - 10pm

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YANG CHOW RESTAURANT

3777 East Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91107 Directions

Since 1977

Specialities:

Deep Fried Fish Fillet Szechuan Chicken Sizzling Platter With Scallops Sizzling Platter With Beef and Scallops Sautéed Beef and Scallops and Broccoli House Special Chicken Lamb With Scallion Yang Chow Lamb Lemon Scallops General Tseng's Chicken Lemon Chicken Kung Pao Three Ingredients Slippery Shrimp Three Ingredients Tastes With Snow Peas Dry Sautéed Vegetable Delights Saté Sauce Three Ingredients Steamed Fish Fillet Kung Pao Squid Squid With Black Bean Sauce Sizzling Rice Soup Pancake for Moo Shu Moo Shu Pork Shredded Pork With White Onion

"Yang Chow Restaurant is a Chinese Old School restaurant known for their familiar dishes and a spicy entrée called slippery shrimp. The restaurant delights any diner with fine cuisine, an elegant atmosphere, and quality service with delicious entrees and appetizers. You can call ahead and pick it up from their host station just inside the front door. They provide a famous sizzling platter with beef, special house chicken, dry sautéed vegetable delights, and lemon chicken. Customers can try the pepper steak with onion, beef with snow peas, beef with mixed vegetables, cream cheese puff, fried dumplings, and fried chicken wings with spicy sauce. They serve at over three locations within Southern California. Yang Chow Restaurant serves at over three locations: Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Chinatown.

2026 Highlights: Yang Chow Restaurant offers high chair options. The restaurant accepts reservations."

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Menu:

POULTRY:
Sautéed Chicken Breast $20.25
Yang Chow Velvet Chicken $21.25
Cashew Chicken $20.75
Slippery Chicken $23.25
Kung Pao Chicken $20.25
Garlic Sauce Chicken $20.25
Spicy Chicken Shreds $23.50
Special Hot Sauce Wings $22.50
Crisp Duck (Half) $23.25
Moo Shu Chicken $20.25
Sweet And Sour Chicken $20.25
Chicken With Broccoli $20.25
Chicken With Snow Peas $22.95
Black Bean Chicken $22.95
Chicken With Mixed Veggies $21.75
Curry Chicken $20.25
BEEF:
Beef With Broccoli $20.25
Beef With Oyster Sauce $20.25
Beef With Mushroom & Bamboo $20.95
Beef With Scallions $20.95
Shredded Beef With Green Pepper $20.95
Szechuan Beef $23.50
Spicy Hunan Beef $20.50
Kung Pao Beef $20.50
Garlic Sauce Beef $20.50
Hot Spicy Beef Shreds $20.50
Beef With Snow Peas $22.95

Contact:

(626) 432-6868

Sun-Thu: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm

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