50 Best Asian Fusion Restaurants near South Pasadena

“Nice romantic atmosphere which you can actually hear others talk to you. Deep fried whole catfish is a spectacular dish! Great attentive service by staff.“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“The staff is great and friendly. The food is delicious!“

“Excellent service, great food, too bad there wasn't extra room in the parking area.😊😊“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Jonathan was an exceptional - guided us through the menu.“

“I really want to give it five stars and I may come again in the future. The food is great, to be honest, the pork shoulder and mushroom rice is enough.“

“This place is tiny, but the flavors are extraordinary. I had a perfect meal and I keep on thinking about those bites of food my mouth is literally watering right now. On top of that, service was impeccable and so sweet. I can’t wait to come back“

“I was in LA for four nights, went to other notable restaurants, and this was by far the best dining experience I had. You feel like you are in a friend's home. All of the dishes were delicious, fresh, vibrant and beautiful. Every detail is intentional. The dishes and platers are stunning and thoughtfully chosen. Highly recommend. If you're in LA, don't miss Chef Okay Inak and Sora.“

“Amazing food. Plate licking sauces, organic,locally sourced food. Korean fusion. Did I mention organic pickled everything. Enzyme rich food. Beyond healthy. Humble little hope in the wall run by a husband and wife team. Dude went to Korea to study with the most famous vegan nun chef in Korea. A must go to for anyone who loves food and especially loves fusion with organic and very well priced. He should charge Much more but they don’t.“

“Coconut beef adobo and cornbread bibingka are outstanding!“

“Muy bueno!! la Nina fue muy linda. Se llama mayra muchas gracias!!! ☺️☺️☺️“

“Amazing place. A real gem and great find. The mackerel bento tier 2 was amazing. The fish was butter and crispy. All the vegetables were so tasty too. The area it’s in is a bit rough, but this place is worth it. The inside is decorated nicely and it’s a nice atmosphere. The staff was nice and the even gave us cute holiday cookies. Can’t wait to visit again“

“Delicious & authentic Cantonese and Vietnamese cuisine! Everything was so fresh and well prepared. Service was spectacular!“

“food is amazing and staff is top-notch“

“Delicious food. Fast service. Get here early to avoid a long line.“

“I have been coming here since the lovely family that ran this place retired. Though I was sad to see them go, I am glad to see the new owners running the place flawlessly like before. The quality of the food for the prices listed is unmatched. Great to see their menu expanded, and if you have not tried it , get the shrimp fried rice! So good!“

“Waba team member, David provided excellent customer service. He was very friendly, patient and offered much appreciated information on budget friendly options. I will be visiting again at Waba Grill South El Monte very soon in the near future. I hope to be assisted by David again.“

“The chipotle of asian food“

“Great food awesome experience“

“Excellent Filipino fusion food.“

“Excellent place. We tried the crispy rice, rattle snake roll, and sunset roll. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. The service is great, and the restaurant has a nice dining area with large TVs. Lots of parking, which is always a plus.“

“Place is awesome!! Our waiter Peter gave us some great recommendations, made us feel really welcomed and remembered us on our second visit a month later. Great neighborhood “goto” place a good meal and drinks!!“

“I are here several times at the bar. Cooked on the open fire and had a few great conversations“

“Excellent !!!!!!!!“

“Its open and they really made sure its safe , service and food perfect . Happy days“

“The food is an upgrade from Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Treat yourself American! Shootz!“

“Never had pokē before, it was really good. Very friendly staff.“

“We dined at their SM North Edsa branch. Good food. 👌 Crews were accommodating. 💯“

“It's better than three stars. Got the sashimi rice plate. Not bad. Coulda used more rice though. Like I'm talking a bed a rice. Didn't get sick, believe it or not. I'm kind of surprised by that. Must be a quality joint. I was feeling fish today. Folks have to know what they're serving up and I'm grateful for it. But yeah that rice woulda been better if it came on a bed of rice. Only complaint.

Edit: in hindsight this place is actually good af. Def want more rice on the sashimi rice plate though“

“Buena comida y excelente ambiente“

“Had a great meal here before a show at the Paramount. My husband had fajitas and I had the potato dish with added rosemary potatoes 🤩. I couldn’t finish mine - very filling but absolutely delicious. The proprietor is welcoming and helpful. We will definitely return and I will make more sensible choices!“

“I had a chance to try this sushi on sunday at the Mar Vista Farmers Market. I got the vegan shiitake rolls, and It was delicious, and the owner is very friendly. I wish all the best to such a business because she makes everything of fresh and high-quality ingredients. Just wanted to mention here that this is not a regular restaurant with regular address, so go to their @ganchic Instagram for more information where you can find their goodies!“

“​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!“

“When I’m in Whittier visiting my sister I always swing by for a bowl of Pho and spring rolls“

“Food: Ordered the chicken and veggie bowl. They gave me extra waba sauce. Healthy and filling portion.

Service: Place was clean, and the staff was kind and fast. Good location.

Good food will come back.“

“It the best around wabagrill top healthy in cail I luv it“

“Wow…Incredibly Heart Healthy…!
The grilled food smells so good from a block away…!
Service is Extremely Friendly & Genuine…!
The tip culture is not forced here but you’ll want to leave one anyway…!“

“Great rolls. Big selection.... fresh.“

“Nothing compares to the taste. I love the sukiyaki broth which I haven’t found in Las Vegas where i live… nice place, clean and polite and helpful servers. Food is awesome… the best“

“Wow- pure fire here - best house hot sauce ever- mix between a Mexican salsa n Tabasco 🔥🔥 very tasty- well the other bestest item were the beef noodles!! Thick noodles!! 🫶🏻“

“Highly recommend the beef noodle soup! The meat was extremely tender and the broth was light and flavorful. The fried dumplings with beef and vermicelli were also equally delicious. Great that they provide complimentary egg drop soup. Excited to come back and try different dumpling flavors!“

“we order papaya salad hardyai chicken and pudkeemaw we like it all we will come back for sure.“

“Stopped in for something low carb and high protein that wouldn't break the bank.

They substituted vegitables in place of rice, which was perfect. Vegitable chicken teriyaki bowl. Bought and unsweetened on iced tea to beat the heat that day.“

“Rarely do I ever leave reviews for restaurants but this place impress led me a lot. The thought of a self serve hot pot place never occurred to me but now I’m glad it exists. It’s reasonably priced, the food quality is good, and the people are great. Will definitely return.“

“Its a must try experience. Everything is made on the spot.
You can taste how fresh and authentic every bite is. Nothing is rushed, flavors and textures are perfect.
Customer service is exceptional and the ambient is a chill ambient that allows you to talk with some background music without it being over bearing.
10/10 will come back.“

“Love the food! It's cheap! I love the ambiance of the place too!“

“We have been eating in this restaurant for a while. They have new menus regularly. This time, we try the Sichuan Spicy Beef (川味香辣安格斯肥牛）. It’s better than what I expected. It look cold but it’s actually warm inside. Spice at an optimal level for us.
Their services are good as usual. Polite and better than some of other Asian restaurants.“

“Very good food. Clean and fast service.“

“Esta muy rico y muy saludable“

“Food is good Nd worth every penny“