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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious and such a unique experience!

This Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant is a fantastic combination of two amazing cuisines. The flavors work together surprisingly well, with bold Indian spices blended with familiar Mexican favorites in a really creative way.

Everything we tried was flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. The portions were generous, the presentation was great, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. You can tell there’s a lot of thought and passion behind the food.

If you enjoy Indian food, Mexican food, or just trying something different, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. It’s a unique combination that really works!“

“Good food big portions. Fast service.“

“We had a 9PM, Sunday reservation at Sora Craft Kitchen, and when we first pulled up, we genuinely thought we were at the wrong place. The surrounding area is very dark and industrial at night, there were barely any cars around, and from the outside you would never expect what’s waiting for you inside.

The second we walked in, it was a completely different atmosphere. It was quiet and super ambient. One thing that immediately surprised me was that it didn’t smell like at all. We were greeted by the chef himself, and seeing him prepare everything right in front of us made the experience even more special. He was essentially running the kitchen himself, yet every dish came out surprisingly fast, fresh, and beautifully prepared.

We started with the Dry-Aged Tenderloin Shish Kebab, and that alone immediately set the tone for dinner. The beef was incredibly flavorful and tender.

Then the chef brought out the Mastabe and PLEASE!! If you come here, ORDER THIS. It ended up becoming the staple of our entire dinner. It’s this creamy house-made yogurt, we literally started adding it to EVERYTHING. The garlicky, creamy freshness somehow complemented every meat and every dish without overpowering anything.

Next came the Siverek Tava, and this one completely blew me away. The combination of ground beef, tomato, and roasted eggplant was incredible. My boyfriend HATES eggplant. Like, refuses to order anything with eggplant level of hate. Even he was shocked at how good it was and how perfectly the eggplant worked with the beef. Huge props to the chef because changing someone's mind about an ingredient they swear they hate says a lot.

The Grilled Branzino came next and was a perfect change of pace. Simple, fresh, perfectly grilled, and topped with vegetables. After all the richer flavors, the fish felt light and refreshing while still having plenty of flavor.

Then we had the Icli Kofte, which might have been one of the biggest surprises of the night. I wasn't expecting such an explosion of flavor from this dish.

Our last savory dish was the Garlic-Spiced Kebab. At this point I was so full and genuinely thought there was no way I was going to finish another dish... and then I kept eating it. It was smoky, garlicky, juicy, and so flavorful that I literally couldn't stop.

And somehow we still made room for dessert.

We finished with the Cheese Halva with Yuzu–Black Sesame Ice Cream, and it was the PERFECT ending. The warm cheese halva practically melted in our mouths. While the ice cream had this refreshing flavor that reminded us of mint and pistachio. The pistachio pieces underneath added the perfect crunch and texture to balance everything out.

What impressed me most about Sora wasn't just one specific dish. It was how thoughtfully everything paired together. Every dish tasted completely different. Nothing felt generic or like something you could order at any other restaurant. You can genuinely taste the freshness and the amount of thought the chef puts into the flavors, textures, and pairings.

Don't let the location fool you. Once you walk through those doors, it's this little hidden gem where the food completely speaks for itself.

Mastabe is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Order it and put it on everything.

Such an amazing dinner and the perfect way to end our day. We left ridiculously full and already talking about coming back. Easily one of the best meals we've had so far.“

“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.“

“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.😊😊“

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

“Coconut beef adobo and cornbread bibingka are outstanding!“

“My favorite breakfast place when we visit DTLA. The atmosphere is excellent and it’s next to my favorite bar.“

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

“Bento boxes are of great quality here. The attention to detail of this curated meal definitely lets your eyes feast first. All the little sides taste amazing, especially the candied sweet potatoes. The vegetables alternate between sweet and salty to balance out the meal. The Scottish salmon and mackerel are cooked to perfection. The little yolk in the rice also adds a nice touch to mix in and eat.“

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

“Big fan of Pijja Palace and its evolution from buzzy cutthroat reservation scene to local legend.

Whether it's a first date, family dinner, or game night, this place is consistently good.

Service is experienced, quick, and welcoming.

The cocktails are well done, balanced, and boozy - a mark of a seasoned bar program.

My favorite dishes: Lamb burger (and fries), aachari buffalo wings, Nihari lamb and macaroni, chicken parm, any of the pijjas

Always a pleasure.“

“We ordered the pork chop rice (豬排飯), beef noodle soup (牛肉麵), house cold noodles (雞絲涼麵), and popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞). The portions were massive, and everything tasted completely authentic to me. My absolute favorite was the pork chop rice, especially because it came topped with that savory minced pork belly. The service was fantastic, and the restaurant is incredibly clean and family-friendly.“

“We love coming here, one of, If not the Best sushi spot in Alhambra. The service is friendly and welcoming and accommodating. Sushi is fresh, never fishy. This is our go to spot for all celebrations. Actually, don’t come here because I don’t want it to get more crowded lol JK! All joking aside, amazing place!“

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

“I don’t even know where to begin.

I was craving Korean food—specifically bulgogi and vegetables—and this place came up as a Top Eats recommendation with outstanding reviews. I took a chance… and wow, am I glad I did.

This is some of the best Korean food I’ve had. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care.

I ordered delivery, and even that was flawless. Everything was packaged thoughtfully, nothing spilled (including two drinks!), and every item that was supposed to be crispy actually stayed crispy. That’s rare.

The bulgogi is outstanding. Pair it with the glass noodles or the rice—or do what I did and get both. The house-made kimchi is absolutely delicious, and I took a gamble on ordering an entire bottle of their spicy mayo. Big mistake… because now I wish I’d ordered two.

The eggplant with crispy tofu and vegetables was another standout—savory, satisfying, and absolutely delicious, especially paired with that spicy mayo. The tofu stayed perfectly crisp, which made it even more impressive for delivery.

And then there’s the butterfly peach tea. I don’t know what kind of magic is in that drink, but it completely blew me away. Fresh, balanced, and easily one of the best teas I’ve ever had.

The bulgogi sandwich was rich, indulgent, and somehow still perfectly balanced. Every bite of everything I ordered made me think, “These people really know what they’re doing.”

In fact, I called the restaurant after my meal just to tell them how incredible everything was and to make sure the chef and the team heard how impressed I was. They were just as kind over the phone as their food was exceptional.

The portions are generous, the prices are more than fair, and every dollar felt well spent. Eating out isn’t cheap these days, but this is exactly the kind of place that’s worth it.

I genuinely can’t believe I didn’t know about this restaurant sooner, but I’m so glad I found it. I’ll absolutely be visiting in person because I want to thank the team myself.

10/10. One of those rare meals that exceeds every expectation. I can’t wait to work my way through the rest of the menu.“

“Good food, good spot, good peeps“

“Excellent Filipino fusion food.“

“I had a great time over there. Delicious food 🥘“

“Great atmosphere, comfortable, drinks are AMAZING!!! Staff are attentive, and courteous. Definitely will be returning!“

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

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

“food is amazing and staff is top-notch“

“Great food awesome experience“

“I was looking for a quick lunch and decided to try Sunshine Pizza, and it didn't disappoint! The service was friendly and I thought I'd have to wait some time for my slice lunch deal to be ready, but it was out before I even had my cash ready to pay. The pizza was reasonably priced and the cheese was chewy, stringy and delicious. I've been looking for a place that has crust with a great flavor and texture, and found that here!“

“I have been coming here for over a year
2-3x week . Adriana y Adela always treat me great . Greet me by name and prepare my food amazing . I appreciate how clean they keep the restaurant and their energy they bring to this restaurant.“

“Got the chicken spicy wontons and the spicy beef noodle soup. Both had great flavor that wasnt over barring. Noodles and wontons were made fresh so the flavor was amazing. I like more spice for my preference but nothing some chili oil didn't fix. Will definitely come back and try more items.“

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

“Amazing! Will definitely come again! The food was so good and customer service was so amazing! :) the decoration of this place is so cute and amazing to look at the person who attended us was so sweet and definitely treated us so kindly and kept up with us making sure we were always doing well. I would definitely recommend coming here for the vibes, food, and sweet service.“

“This place is GREAT! Went yesterday with my dad for the first time and I fell in LOVE ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! I got the steak bowl with the veggies and it was DELICIOUS 😋 a MUST try if you haven't ill be coming to this place alot more often!“

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

“Great place....spicy beef salad and mango sticky rice are awesome.“

“The chipotle of asian food“

“Good food, portions & service...“

“We've watched videos and only dreamed of trying Uyghur cuisine. But today we actually experienced it and we were excited, amazed and satisfied. The quality of the food at this restaurant was exceptional. The flavors were great and the service was also good.
We literally asked for a spoon to savor the last of the delicious sauce from our lamb stew. Yum!
And the, I think they are called samsas, they were hot and fresh.
We were thoroughly impressed with the freshness of the food even though the food arrived quickly to the table.
We can't wait to visit again:)
Very impressed. Five Plus Stars“

“the restaurant is super clean. If you show up thinking you're going to order Orange chicken, Broccoli beef, kung pao chicken or any of that chinese fast food then this is not the place for you. BUT if you're looking for some delicious mouth watering dumplings cooked in various forms then you're at the CORRECT place. I brought my mom here and we tried the pork chive regular dumplings, the pan fried beef and cumin dumplings and the regular fried rice. All of it was delicious. Also they give you a complimentary bowl of egg drop corn soup. NOT a small bowl but a good size portion, it was GOOOOOD. I will definitely be back with the rest of the family and I want to try the beef noodle soup. DON'T fall asleep on the fried rice.“

“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!! 🫶🏻“

“Uh huh! Found my Poke Place in LA.... even the rice is amazing!“

“it was very affordable, only we couldn't resist ordering more because it was all delicious. everything we tried was harmonious. except the egg cheese buldak ramen wrap, although that could have been expected. we ate lunch here, and came back the same day for dinner because it was too good.“

“The service was COMPLETELY unacceptable. An employee was rude, speaking in a language I can’t recognize and started yelling at me simply because I didn't understand what she was trying to say. Why get angry and keep screaming when customers don't understand? This business is located in LA—if an obvious communication barrier happens, staff should try to bridge it instead of continuing to yell in the same language at a confused customer. I can't believe I was treated this way. Do we now need to learn EVERY LANGUAGE ON EARTH just to get basic service?“

“On our way home, we stopped by this restaurant to enjoy some delicious pho, and we definitely made the right choice! The pho was absolutely delicious. I ordered mine with beef ribs, and they were amazing — very tender and perfectly cooked. There was also a generous amount of tendon and tripe, which I really appreciated.

Everything tasted very fresh, and they served plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs on the side. We really enjoyed our meal. Thank you so much for the delicious food!“

“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!!“

“The pork chop dish was delicious and so tender. Generous portions and reasonable prices.“

“This place is amazing! Only place I will ever go to get Poke! The food is always fresh, staff is nice and the prices you can't beat!!“

“Really great service the workers are very nice and the food came out very fast though I did pick up and ate there. I got the Vegas roll and it was delicious you guys should definitely come here! They give you wasabi and soy sauce and the rolls are very big. Definitely worth it and I’ll be coming here more😁“

“I have came to this place since the day they barely opened up. I don't live in Huntington Park. I usually get their Salmon Bowl and on rare occasions, Miso Ramen.
The times I have gotten the Salmon Bowl, I have received good portions (enough rice and great Salmon pieces) but sometimes I would receive small Salmon pieces to the point where I have to pay extra for another piece. I do not mind paying extra pieces but portions MUST always stay consistent. The picture shown below, that day, I paid for an extra piece but I didn't know I was going to get regular size piece. I do not regret it. But portions have to be consistent. I still go to Akai every weekend for the Salmon Bowl and I will keep spending my money with this business.“

“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“