Union is the best restaurant in Pasadena, and one of the best Italian restaurants in all of LA.

Maestro is a modern Mexican joint in Pasadena with a menu that’s so full of delicious dishes it’ll give you Übermenufreude.

Chaaste Family Market in Pasadena is a fantastic Filipino restaurant that just so happens to be in a convenience store.

Over-ordering at Lunasia Dim Sum House in Pasadena is not so much a problem as it is a necessity.

Bone Kettle in Pasadena is a Southeast Asian spot that’s perfect for an upscale meal.

Roma Market Italian Deli is an Italian supermarket in Pasadena with an incredible sandwich that has no name.

Osawa is a Japanese restaurant in Pasadena that’s known for shabu shabu, sushi, and sukiyaki.

Sushi Kimagure makes some of the best sushi in Pasadena.

Pie ’n Burger is an OG spot in Pasadena, serving up some of the best burgers in LA since 1963.

Part of Oseyo Shabu Shabu’s charm is that it’s always crowded - in addition to the Pasadena spot’s high-quality meats and seafood, of course.

Shandong Dumplings in Pasadena serves good noodle dishes, a few great dumplings, and a fantastic scallion pancake.

The Royce is a fancy steakhouse inside the even fancier Langham Hotel in Pasadena, but it’s food is worth the price tag.

The lines might be long at Ramen Tatsunoya, but this Pasadena ramen spot is worth the wait.

If you’re getting pizza in Pasadena, you should get it from The Luggage Room Pizzeria.

Arroyo Chop House in Pasadena is the kind of steakhouse where you come for the meat, but stay for the excellent chocolate soufflé.

Lincoln is a favorite spot for Pasadena locals, thanks to its pastries and its takes on classic brunch staples.