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Best Late Night Chinese in Pasadena
Master Critic Review
Lunasia Dim Sum House
8.1
This spacious dim sum palace offers traditional Cantonese favorites with modern ordering via QR codes. While not technically late-night, their 8 PM closing makes them one of the later options for quality Chinese in Old Town, with generous portions and fast service.
Must-Try Dishes:
XL Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai, Shanghai Soup Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns with Pineapple Crust
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 7.5
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: All-day dim sum with QR code ordering efficiency
Who should go: Groups wanting variety and sharing plates
When to visit: Weekend afternoons avoid the rush
What to order: XL siu mai, soup dumplings, egg tarts
Insider tip: Join the Yelp waitlist before arriving
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Free parking lot plus Old Town structures nearby, rarely full even on weekends
Dress code: Casual dining - anything from athleisure to business casual fits in
Noise level: Lively buzz - conversation-friendly but energetic during peak hours
Weekend wait: 20-30 min typical, use Yelp waitlist to cut it in half
Weekday lunch: Walk right in before 12:30pm, 10-15 min after
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - extensive vegetable dim sum section with 15+ options
Vegan options: Limited - vegetable dumplings can be made without egg wrapper on request
Gluten-free options: Very limited - rice rolls and rice congee are safe bets
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for 3rd+ dates - the sharing format and bustling atmosphere work great once you're comfortable, but QR ordering and family-style setting lack intimacy for initial meetings
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes, they don't take reservations but Yelp waitlist is essential on weekends - join remotely 30 min before arriving to minimize standing around
Is it kid-friendly? Extremely - high chairs available, fast service keeps kids engaged, dim sum variety means picky eaters find something, and the ambient noise covers any fussiness
Best For
Better for: Traditional dim sum variety and speed - beats Din Tai Fung on selection, Factory Tea Bar on authenticity, and both on getting large groups seated quickly
Skip if: You want late-night dining past 8pm (hit WP24 or Panda Inn instead) or intimate ambiance for romance (try Celestino nearby)
Hours
Monday10:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday10:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday10:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday10:30am - 8:30pm
Friday10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday9:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday9:30am - 8:30pm