Equator Restaurant & Bar
Pasadena, CA 91105-1910
Phone: (626) 564-8656
- Cross Street:
- Colorado Boulevard
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 8am-1am, Fri-Sat 8am-2am
Editorial Review for Equator Restaurant & Bar – by Martha Burr
In Short
In a little alley off Colorado that's so atmospheric it could be a movie set lies this dramatically chic Asian-fusion bistro. Stylishly raffish guys in untucked striped shirts looking like they've walked out of "Entourage" order rounds of sake, while tables of hippies (as in "hip yuppies") sip martinis under the gaze of giant golden Buddhas. Framed by exposed brick walls, high wooden beams and sensuous banquettes, an iridescent tiled bar glows under changing mood lights, pulsing softly with global electronica. Chef Jack Zhang turns out flavorful specialties like spicy seared albacore topped with crispy onions, baked crab hand roll, miso bronzed black cod, and beef mignon cubes with basil.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe lively cocktail lounge has a full bar, featuring handcrafted martinis, as well as specialty cocktail infusions made with Equator's signature teas and coffees.
When to Go"Dim Sum and Then Some" brunch is served Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Zhang's mom makes the dim sum ($3 each) including shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, sesame rolls with lotus seed paste and sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaf. Included are $10 bottomless champagne cocktails or mimosas.
Save MoneyBar specials include Monday Madness, with all appetizers and well drinks half-price, 4pm to close; Tasty Tuesdays feature $1 martinis and $1 satay sticks from 4pm to close; Wine Wednesdays have no corkage, and all wine and sake bottles are half-price. There's also a bento-style diner special for $15.
User Reviews for Equator Restaurant & Bar
10/13/2008 Posted by Veronicamontano
Wow, Equator has changed. Thank God! This place was fool of kids and now it's versitle. I came in and was in shock to see the chandeliers and a huge bar. Even the staff is a total change.Wow, and they still have my favorite drink "Banana Royale" yummy. I had lunch, i had the salmon salad, which was very good. Not fishy at all and very filling. All I could say is "WOW!"
08/21/2008 Posted by JayinVegas
What a great place! Love to hang out in the patio with coffee, the food is great, just like a close neighborhood. Try the new food menu, you'll love it. My first stop whenever I get back to Pasadena from Las Vegas.
