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Arroyo Chop House

➤ 536 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, California, 91105, United States

Menu • Steak • Seafood • American • Steakhouse

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"My first time here. Celebrating my brother’s retirement. The crabmeat cocktail impressed me the most. The drinks were super. So was the Zin I had with dinner. The service was very good but I would not say exceptional. I ordered the soufflé moments after I sat down as I read online one needs to do if this is the dessert you desire at the end of your meal. When that time came and I mentioned it to the waiter, it appeared he did not make a note of it or write it down and had a pained look on his face. That did not make me a happy camper. However, within 2 3 minutes, a marvelous soufflé was delivered to me. It was fantastic! My steak was done perfectly but it was definitely too salty. My brother also had his steak prepared the same way as mine and it was the same cut – but his was rare to be sure, and not medium rare. He’s more kickback than I am so he did not want to send it back. However, I don’t expect that to happen at a steakhouse of this caliber. Also, I had wanted to order their peppercorn sauce to go along with my steak. I forgot to mention it but I wished our server would’ve asked me if I wanted one of their many sauces to go along with my steak. That would’ve jarred my memory. Too bad he didn’t.The side dishes were fantastic, especially the creamed spinach. I will probably revisit again sometime soon. But there is a lot of competition in Pasadena for fine dining. Also, had to wait 15 minutes for the valet to park the car. That was definitely not a plus. And this was a Thursday night."

Shiro

➤ 1505 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030, United States

Menu • Tea • Beer • Wine • French

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"This restaurant is so pretty inside and you also have an option of the outdoor patio seating. The food was awesome and worth the price. Delicious Sangria! Definitely coming back!"

Paul Martin's American Grill - Pasadena

➤ 455 S. Lake Ave. Ste 102 Ste 102 Pasadena, CA 91101, 91106-39ND, United States

Menu • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • Fast Food

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"Steak was well cooked Prime Angus beef as I asked. Salmon was dry though. The waitress forgot to give us the specials until we asked and didn't come over often to check if we needed anything when I did. Very crowded and noisy environment if you want a more personal environment."

No.1 Kazoku

➤ 162 W Valley Blvd, 91776, San Gabriel, United States

Menu • Asian • Casual • Seafood • Japanese

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"We decided to grab a quick sushi lunch before heading back to the Bay Area. No 1 Kazuko is located right across the street from my hotel the San Gabriel Hilton on Valley Blvd. I made reservations and was seated right away. There is a QR code menu but we were handed a lunch menu which we ordered from. Deluxe Chirashi 4 stars nice fresh cuts of fish but nothing special that makes it deluxe. No 2 Bento 4 stars comes with grilled mackerel, tempura, sashimi and a salmon tuna poke salad. Nigiri sushi lunch 4 stars normal cuts of fish Service was good. Parking in the rear at the Del Mar Ranch 99 shopping center. If you sit at the booths near the sushi bar there is a TV."

Oba Sushi Izakaya

➤ 110 Glenarm, Pasadena, 91105, United States

Menu • Thai • Sushi • Asian • Japanese

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"I gave an extra star for the service which was nice but food itself is really just 1 or 2 stars. This place has an expansive menu, as it has both Thai and Japanese food to offer. However it doesn't quite do either very well. Portions are small and cost is expensive. One of the things we ordered was udon and it was $10 for literally soup and plain udon. No garnish or anything added. It definitely caters to people who don't care about authenticity or don't know what Asian food really tastes like. Sadly I will not be returning."