28 Best Asian Restaurants near San Marino

“I love this cafe. The chicken salad is so good! My friend always loves the grilled short ribs. This is also our go to spot for fluffy pancakes. The matcha one is perf! The cream is very matcha-y. And the pancakes are perfectly cooked and so soft, fluffy and jiggly. Cannot recommend this spot enough!!!“

“The food is priced on the expensive end, but that is to be expected for attraction food. Not that I minded anyway, because my entire meal was filling (the portion sizes are MASSIVE) and delicious. Well seasoned, served hot, and promptly arrived even during the height of a lunch rush. The atmosphere is unbeatable“

“I just had the best experience eating here. I was recommend this place because I love Pho and my fiance loves ramen. This place delivered exceedingly delicious plates for the both of us! We loved both so much and we know that this is out new spot. The most memorable experience was the kindness of the staff. I felt welcomed like I was being treated at a family members home and I was constantly attended to despite the restaurant being busy. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and this is my new favorite spot!“

“​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Akai Asian: A Must-Try 5-Star Experience!
​[Disclaimer: This review is brought to you by a self-made professional food critic reviewer!]
​From the moment I stepped into Akai Asian, I knew I was in for a treat. The warm, inviting ambiance and the sight of happy, cordial diners immediately set a fantastic mood. I felt genuinely welcomed by the staff, who guided me through their extensive menu—and wow, was I blown away by the selection!
​For my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Bento Box, and it was easily a 5-star dish. It was a well-balanced masterpiece!
​The box featured a delightful salad with corn, which was perfectly topped with a nice sesame seed oil dressing—it was incredibly savory and very tasty. It also included four delicious California rolls. Alongside these were some fried veggies and fried shrimp. They were very pleasant; not overwhelmingly greasy or heavy, but perfectly fried right to the bite. Lastly, the star was the delicious chicken served on top of fresh veggies and rice. Everything was perfectly prepared, showcasing the high quality and fresh flavors of Asian cuisine.
​Akai Asian is a delightful setting with stellar service and truly exceptional food. I highly recommend it!“

“Great spot for Korean comfort food in Pasadena! We ordered japchae, tteokbokki, galbi, kimchi fried rice, honey garlic chicken, and spicy chicken, everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and generous in portions.

Service was fantastic, our server was on point and kept the Diet Cokes coming without us asking. The space is big, has a projector and multiple TVs for watching sports, and parking is super convenient right next door (paid lot).

Definitely a new go-to for casual eats and hanging out with friends.“

“Very clean place 👌. Friendly staff. Very accommodating. My friend requested vegetable pho, which they provided eve though it was not listed on the menu. I tried the beef pho. Very delicious. They played nice modern music. Coming fort the winter. BTW Good size bowls 👍😋“

“The food was amazing. The young gentleman that took Our order Fi was very polite. He gave a lot inside because it was our first time. The only minor thing I would change is for the weekend maybe adding another person to help because they do get busy and that might ease the fluctuation of service Because from what I was able to see, they get really busy other than that. It was amazing. Will definitely be returning“

“good. service the. Lady. snow. that's. does. my. pedi. she. does. a. good job“

“The food here is spicy but really tasty, especially the fried chicken. The people and the boss here is friendly.Find a good spot for my whole family because the noodle here is my children’s favorite. Recommend beef soup noodle and the tomato egg noodle for the kids. The noodle is handmaded and fresh!“

“Delicious food and just about any fruity lemonade/slushee/tea/soda you could ask for! The drinks seem expensive until you receive these giant cups! So worth it! Went for dinner one night near the end of my trip to Arcadia and wish I would've known about this sooner - I would definitely be a frequent customer of I lived nearby!“

“Absolutely delicious! I decided to try this place today and I'm immediately reviewing to get people to support this local gem. I had the tofu vegetable combo plate and it was tasty as hell. The tofu was soft, the veggies had the perfect bite, and the brown sauce was well seasoned. The entire dish was warm and light enough that I almost cleaned my plate despite it being so satisfying. I'm happy I was able to bring some home for later and will be going back regularly now!“

“I’ve come here many times—it’s one of my favorite restaurants. The beef noodle soup is my go-to, but honestly, it’s hard to pick a favorite because everything is delicious.

Highly recommend the dumplings—they’re handmade, and you can even buy them frozen at a great price. The server reminds me of my aunties, and the food tastes like grandma made it. It’s like a cozy Sunday at mom’s, and she just brought out the menudo.

I also love that the music stays true to the culture. They play Mandarin songs, not some watered-down English playlist. It makes the whole experience feel authentic—like I’ve been invited into someone’s home. I’m always happy here. 🥰“

“As my first time coming to this place it’s very awesome to say the least, the experience was absolutely great, the quality of the sushi exceded my expectations and the staff was extremely friendly especially our server Vee! She was the best! I would definitely come again!! Restrooms are also clean that’s always a plus!“

“I recommend for my friends and partners, a suitable place....nice meal🥰“

“Oh my this place have a long list of food on their menu, I like that. I'm going back to try their other dish. My first time here to buy food for my brother who injured his right foot. I was surprised on the food options and service was great.“

“I wanted to make a special mention of this place since I was staying next door at the Motel 6 and I think it deserves a mention. Firstly, I grew up in a chinese takeaway and this place brought back a lot of memories. The owner reminded me of my mum when I was growing up.

Ok, the seating area is small-ish and fairly standard. The menus feature a lot of the usual Canton/HK fare. However I tried the beef horfun lunch special and its exactly how the best ones are made. Lots of noodles and onion, plus a good amount of tender beef. A very good price, especially for Pasadena.

For dinner, the black bean fish, salt'n'pepper chicken and broccoli/sausage fried rice was delicious and VERY generous. The vegetarian hot and sour soup was standard, but the owner kindly gave me a few egg rolls too which were hot and tasty.

Highly recommend.“

“I love coming to T-Kebob! However, the last time I came here I noticed their prices have jumped and they no longer serve their lamb and beef skewers in orders of 10. This is my favorite spot for skewers though and their corn cheese is perfect! They've also switched brands for their Taiwanese sausage and it doesn't taste as good.“

“very good comfort food that you can really dig into<3“

“Service was fast, friendly and very helpfull....food was also great by the way. I came on a weekend and it was very busy and had to wait but still was well worth it.“

“Taking advantage of these few days of rain to have some warm comfort food. This ramen place came through with flying colors. They have a White Ramen, a Black Ramen, a Red ramen and a few more, including a Spicy Cheese ramen. They all looked so good but opted for the Black Ramen with pork Belly and added shitske mushrooms. The serving size was decent but I finished the whole thing!

I am not an expert in Japanese cuisine but as far as I can tell this is authentic. Great to see authentic Japanese restaurants in Boyle Heights. There are only a few left these days. The restaurant was busy but not too crowded on the Saturday afternoon I visited and everyone was thoroughly enjoying the food as. The casual family vibe.

The service was quick, attentive and not over eating. Well done!

Yes I'll be back.“

“Love all the food and the drinks are great too. Just afraid it will get too busy at lunchtime and no seat for me! :)“

“Located inside Sheraton hotel next to the bar area. We tried seafood tasting menu. Food was good but nothing to rave about. Most of the dishes used crab meat for the main or for garnishment: It was overdone. Service was good, nice ambiance although lights were turned off in some part of the restaurant.“

“This is a newly opened restaurant, so the environment inside the store is very clean and the furniture looks new. There are not too many choices on the menu. The Hainanese Chicken Rice is very tasty, but the chicken is slightly less umami. The Bamboo Shoots and Chicken Soup Noodles have a sweet soup base, which is worth a try.“

“Had an amazing time at this restaurant! The grilled fish was absolutely bursting with flavor—perfectly cooked, soaked in a rich, spicy broth with tons of garlic, peppers, and veggies. We picked the spicy level and it was just the right kick to wake up your taste buds!

Loved the fun presentation on the hot plate, keeping everything warm and bubbling throughout the meal. The little details (like the sesame seeds, jalapeños, and vermicelli noodles) really made it feel authentic and satisfying.

Also tried the crispy silkworm pupae—definitely an adventurous snack, but surprisingly addictive once you get into it!

Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and solid menu. Highly recommend if you’re into bold flavors and something a little different from your usual dinner spot. 💥🐟🌶️“

“Wow one of the strongest standing Hong Kong western restaurants in SGV! I have been to this restaurant a few times as a child and it's still going despite Great Recession and COVID pandemic! Last time I came, it brought back a lot of childhood memories and the food was still amazing! Will come back in the future!“

“This is my new favorite hang out spot for popcorn chicken. The prices are very very good and drinks are decent though. The drinks are very sweet so make sure to adjust the sugar levels. Everybody and their mamas out here so it does get very busy so be patient. They only have 2 workers.“

“Great bakery tucked away in a small trip mall on Las Tunas and Mission. Although small, the baked goods are so good here. They are also very creative with their pastries. This is the only shop I can find gigantic pineapple buns. One of the bun here equals to probable 4 to 5 regular buns that you would typically find at dim sum. They can also custom made cakes from 6 inch to whatever sizes you want with various different flavors and designs. We just ordered a 6 in chestnut cake with rose flower decoration for my mom's birthday. Order was done efficiently and timely. We ordered the cake one day before and was able to pick it up by next morning. I also like their Chinese pastries. One of my favorites is their Portuguese egg tart or Pastéis de Nata as they called the Custer in Portugal. The skin is so crispy and the egg tart filling tasted so good. I just can't stop eating them. Probably I have to run a couple of miles the next day to burn off the calories. There are so many great pastries here. I just have to come back to try them all. The owner is so friendly and she is always very helpful to introduce us to new products.“

“Muy buena comida y buena atención!💯“