Best Global Restaurants in South Pasadena

I recently had the pleasure of dining at JOEY, and it was an experience worth raving about. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable evening. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my visit was exceptional. I was greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne, a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. When my steak wasn’t cooked to my liking, the team handled the situation with such professionalism and grace. They quickly resolved the issue and even went a step further by offering me a gift card for my next visit, which was a delightful surprise. It’s rare to find a restaurant that combines great food, good vibes, and outstanding service so effortlessly. I can’t wait to return and recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience!

The burger is bomb! Very rich so it can be shared between two. The Caesar salad was also a damn delight! If you're feeling like splurging def add the 30-day aged steak!

Our 2nd time here and still just as good as we remember! We brought friends here so they could try it and they had a great experience.

My family came to visit me from New Jersey and they loved it. We got there around 6 ish. It’s fairly on the quiet side but that changes shortly. The food,service and entertainment were great. They talked about it all the way to their hotel. I love this place!

The food was great, but the service was poor. It looked like they might have been short-handed and we might have understood if they had shared an explanation. We sat outside and at first received immediate attention from our server when ordering drinks, but then she disappeared for at least 30 minutes. We had to ask 3 times to be able to place our food orders. However, once our orders were placed we received them quickly. We ordered a variety of brunch and lunch items and all 5 members of our party were happy with their choices. I had the Ube Stuffed French Toast and it was a perfect combination of ube cream, brioche french toast and fruit with a sprinkle of pistachios for the perfect amount of crunch. I also had a delicious spicy cucumber cocktail. I asked our server for a recommendation and it was the perfect blend of cucumber and tequila. If the service hadn't been off, I would have given this a 5-star review.