Maison Akira
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 689-4048
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Oak Knoll Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- French Food 2008, French Food 2006, French Food 2005
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sun 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm
Message from Maison Akira
Maison Akira Fine Casual French Dining With Japanese Flair
- French Dishes w/Japanese Flair
- Brunch, Lunch and Dinner
- Casual, Elegant Atmosphere
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Editorial Review for Maison Akira – by Kim Cooper
The Scene
Located near the Pasadena Playhouse, sophisticated locals and clued-in international visitors are meant to feel continents away amid the dining room's gilded walls, lush red drapery, flickering candles and contemporary Impressionist artwork. Linen-covered tables are thoughtfully spaced, allowing decor-seduced diners some measure of intimacy.
The Food
A fixture in L.A.'s fine-dining community, Chef Akira Hirose (L'Orangerie, Citrus) has crafted a menu as luxurious as the eatery's striking design. Notable starters include chilled and caviar-dotted lobster claws; peppery duck pâté, luscious tuna tartare paired with tart fruit relish, and traditional hearty French onion soup. The juicy, peppered-and-grilled rib eye is served in a sharp wine reduction. But Hirose's master-chef reputation was sealed with the creation of his delicate, flavorful signature entree, miso-soaked Chilean sea bass. A dessert highlight is the architecturally stunning Timbal Elysee Laserre, featuring rich vanilla-bean ice cream framed in a lacy caramel dome.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitFor the most intimate seating, request a window-side table looking out over Green Street.
When to GoSundays, a champagne brunch buffet features omelettes, sushi, salads, prime rib, desserts and more for $34. A la carte selections are also available.
Know Before You GoEnjoy a romantic champagne-and-dessert nightcap to go. Selections are kept in a chilled case just past the restaurant's entrance.
The ExtrasHollywood Bowl bento boxes are available for $20, and may include soba pasta salad, smoked duck and a caramel-apple tart.
User Reviews for Maison Akira
12/01/2008 Posted by oy1027
The dinning area is beautiful, great for romantic dining. Service is good, well please note half of the tables are empty. Menu is very expensive, and personally I don't think it's worth the price. Now the food: Appetizer: C+, very small portion, taste average. Lobster Bisque: F, taste like Campbell's soup plus Pepto-Bismol, seriously it taste like medicine. Lamb Chop: A+, cook just right, taste great. So, for the price I think it's overpriced.
10/20/2008 Posted by testuserak8
this is a test review for listing id 235416 or maison akira....looks like very expensive but very popular restaurant in pasadena and one should try it out !!!
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