Dine

The concept at Taiwan-based 85°C Bakery Cafe is simple: provide five-star quality coffee, cakes, and breads at affordable prices. Happy customers describe the plentiful pastries as “fluffy,” “flavorful,” and “fresh” and line up for items like egg tarts, brioche, iced Boba milk tea, and the mango drink. The bakery’s name, you ask? The purveyors believe coffee holds its flavor best at a steady temperature of 85 degrees Celsius.

Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been baking the world’s best cream puffs. Having originated in Japan, Beard Papa's is committed to bringing you a pastry that is super oishii (delicious)! Beard Papa’s is conveniently located at the center of Old Pasadena making it the perfect place to stop for a delightfully sweet and fluffy treat.

Bearology is a unique boba shop that uses natural fruits infused with freshly made brew teas. They sell their drinks in reusable glass jars and offer customers a discount when you bring the Bearology jar back in for a refill. 

Boba Cha Cha's specialty tea selection has been carefully curated by Preeya Poopichayanpongse, who spent years studying tea or as it is known “cha”.   Boba Cha Cha serves an array of delicious creations that not only appeal to sweet cravings but also provide health benefits.  The tea is slow-brewed one cup at a time to not only enhance each tea leaf’s flavors but also bring out the beneficial elements of each cha. The authentic boba - tapioca balls - is made of cassava root and prepared daily in-house.  In addition to traditional boba, you can choose from a variety of fruity pearls to add to your juice or tea.

A Taiwanese hot soup specialty restaurant, Boiling Point has established itself as one of the most popular chains in Southern California. The Pasadena location is a concept restaurant introducing healthier organic menu options that are better for you and the environment, as well as higher grade cuts of meat. Customers can choose from a selection of 10 diverse hot soups, as well as desserts and tea, in a relaxed and stylish setting.  

Bone Kettle brings an authentic Southeast Asian bone broth kitchen to Old Pasadena, serving Indonesian-inspired small plates, bone broth soups, and desserts. The casual eatery features a modern and bright ambiance.  Along with fine dining for dinner, Bone Kettle is also open for brunch on Saturday-Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm. 

Moom 48 Thai provides a complete menu of authentic, fresh Thai food.  Enjoy a friendly dining experience and all your favorite dishes, Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, and so much more.

The deeply-rooted culture of noodles spans thousands of years.  As Chinese immigrants, it is the taste of home.  Opening their first restaurant in 2017, the dream of bringing the most authentic handmade noodles to other immigrants, grew into something broader.  Noodle St. introduces hand-pulled noodles to everyone.  Their chefs have mastered ways of creating several shapes and sizes of noodles, uniquely from round, flat, triangle and knife cut shapes, with the texture varying from soft, smooth, or chewy.  The menu features a variety of noodle, and rice dishes, as well as some unique Chinese appetizers to compliment your meal.

Paper Rice is a Vietnamese fast-casual restaurant that features a menu centered on a build-your-own-spring-roll concept. it is family-run and includes the combined expertise of extended family. Spring Rolls are healthy, light, and fresh. Diners can also choose Spring Roll Bowls or Banh Mi Sandwiches. For those that love meat and seafood, choose from Vietnamese nem nuong (charbroiled pork sausage), caramelized pork belly, charbroiled beef, turmeric fish, grilled lemongrass chicken, and grilled garlic shrimp. Vegans and vegetarians can select sesame soy tofu or load up with extra veggies. 

SOH Grill House serves modern Korean barbecue with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients, including grown vegetables, prime beef cuts from Northern California, and hand-picked spices.

The restaurant boasts a unique design element too: The grill vents are designed using a type of "down draft system" that pulls smoke out through exhausts vents in the walls, allowing customers to walk away not smelling like smoke or barbecue.

Experience gourmet fusion shabu at Yuzu Shabu & Grill. Shabu Shabu is a popular hot pot dish from Japan consisting of thinly sliced meat and bite-sized vegetables cooked in steaming hot broth. With extensive lunch and dinner menus, there are so many options.  Selections include a standard broth, mixed veggies, tofu, and a choice of white rice, ramen, or udon.