Shiro Restaurant

4.8

1600 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.

Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.

As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French / Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 799-4774
Website
http://restaurantshiro.com/index.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Luis A. Ortega Banuelos, Chef de Cusine
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 40 persons, but your party or event can take over the entire restaurant which would seat 85. We can assist you in planning a special menu if you prefer. Call Sherrill at 626-799-4774 for more information or email her at party@restaurantshiro.com

Location
1505 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Area
Pasadena
Cross Street
Fair Oaks Ave.
Parking details
Free, easy lot and street parking
Public transit
South Pasadena Metro Station 4 blocks west of the restaurant on Mission
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Seafood Salad
With lobster, scallops, shrimp & octopus with tarragon citrus dressing
Chinese Ravioli
Filled with shrimp mousse served with shiitake mushroom sauce
Tuna Sashimi
With shaved parmesan & arugula
Tuna Sashimi Ravigotte
Alaskan King Crab
Charbroiled with garlic paprika mayonnaise
Lobster Salad
With asparagus & white truffle oil
Crab Cakes
With whole grain mustard sauce
P. E. I. Mussels
Steamed with garlic butter sauce
Smoked Scallops
On potato puree with red & black caviar
Oysters Panfried
With curry champagne sauce
Spring Rolls
Filled with lobster, scallops & seabass with spicy yuzu sauce
Smoked Salmon
On potato pancakes with masago roe
Soft Shell Crabs Tempura
With herb butter
Yellowtail Carpaccio
With ginger dressing
Snapper Carpaccio
Scallop Mousse
With black truffle sauce
Salmon Carpaccio
With dill, pink peppercorns and olive oil
Anago Salad
Warmed Scallop Salad
With vegetable confit & watercress
Belgian Endive & Arugula Salad
With prosciutto & parmesan cheese
Goat Cheese Salad
With pine nuts & tomatoes
Mixture of Baby Greens
With a vinaigrette dressing
Asparagus Salad
With pumpkin seed oil dressing
Tomato Soup
With calamari
Grilled Summer Vegetables
Beets Thinly Slice
With basque cheese
Sweetbreads Sauteed
With shiitake & shimeji mushrooms
Foie Gras
Sauteed on pineapple with port wine sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
With horseradish sauce
Matsutake & Enoki Mushroom Salad
With sesame dressing
Shiitake Mushroom Salad
With walnut oil dressing

Sample Entrees

Pacific King Salmon
With dill mustard sauce
Wild Copper River Salmon
With ginger lime sauc
New Zealand Snapper Nape
With saffron sauce
Alaskan Halibut "Tempura"
With tarragon tomato sauce
Australian John Dory
With chive sauce
Canadian Sea Scallops
With shiitake & shimeji mushrooms
Whitefish Steamed
With spinach
Tuna Seared Rare
With shiitake mushrooms
Shrimp
With curry champagne sauce
Lobster Grilled
With aioli mayonnaise
Seafood Platter
With fine herbes sauce
Chilean Sea Bass Ala Japonaise
Roasted Pork
With green peppercorn sauce
Linguine Pasta
With shrimp, scallops & mussels
Breast of Chicken Char Broiled
With herbs & mustard sauce
Sonoma Breast of Duck
With juniperberry sauce
New Zealand Lamb Chops
With mint & garlic
Black Angus Filet Mignon
With shallot sauce
Whole Sizzling Catfish
With ponzu sauce and fresh cilantro

Sample Desserts

Apple Tart
With vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
Chocolate Mousse Cake
With coffee ice cream
Raspberry Creme Brulee
Assorted Fresh Fruit
With creme brulee sauce
Grand Marnier Baked Peach & Strawberries
With vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
Baked Figs
With vanilla ice cream & balsamic vinegar sauc
Sweet Wontons
With poached pears & raspberry sauce
Banana Pecan Tart
Passion Fruit Mousse
Tiramisu
Assorted Fresh Fruit
With vanilla ice cream & raspberry sauce
Chocolate Torte Souffle
With coffee ice cream
Date Mousse Cake
Chestnut Mousse Cake
With chocolate sauce
Lemon Tart
With raspberry sauce

What 1,600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Best Service
Pasadena
Best Overall
Pasadena
Best Food
Pasadena
Best Service
Pasadena
Best Value
Pasadena
Innovative
Pasadena
Neighbourhood gem
Pasadena
Romantic
Pasadena
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shiro Restaurant in South Pasadena is a "hidden gem" known for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service." The menu is "very creative" with signature dishes like catfish and salmon tartare tacos. Guests are welcomed like family, making it ideal for special occasions. The intimate ambiance and attentive staff ensure a delightful dining experience.

1,600 Reviews

D
Diana
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wonton ravioli and loup de mer were excellent, as was the service. So lucky to have this gem in South Pasadena. We celebrated a birthday and all truly enjoyed our dining experience. My son also enjoyed the grilled octopus appetizer - unique.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The asparagus salad was perfectly prepared for crispness and just the right amt of delicious dressing the grilled octopus was super tender and delicious The tuna tartare was tender with plenty of shiitake mushrooms and sauce All delicious The wait staff was very prompt with filling my water glass and taking away dishes
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yael
VIP
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shiro sone of our favorite restaurants!! The food quality is always SUPERB!! the Service is personalized and the experience is very pleasant. '
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Jeff
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shiro always delivers a great dining experience, and I enjoyed the catfish where others at our table marveled at the seaman's and the filet. Cheryl, the owner, is always so gracious and a pleasure. The apple tart is a must-have for dessert.
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Kyle
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service always. Excellent values on wine list. Food was great. Will be back very soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience for a friend’s birthday dinner celebration. We will be back!
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margaret
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall we had an average experience. However, the mashed potatoes with the lamb chops were very salty. The vegetable sides that accompanied the dish were very skimpy. The fried fish is overpriced for a much smaller fish than the 3 lbs it claimed to be. This restaurant will never be known for its generous portions and is very overpriced!
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Elaine
VIP
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bus people were a bit overzealous refilling water and removing plates 😄
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Mary-Lynne
VIP
Los Angeles
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always. This has been one of our favorite restaurants for over 30 years and it never disappoints.
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Molly
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Shiro's for many years and, once again, they reminded us why this is our favorite "special occasion" restaurant. The food is always excellent -- tasty and beautifully presented. Last night we enjoyed 2 favorites, the salmon tartar tacos and the catfish. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely including the soft jazz piano playing on the sound system.
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FAQs

Shiro Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 799-4774.

Shiro Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1600 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1505 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Additional information

Cross Street
Fair Oaks Ave.
Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, French / Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free, easy lot and street parking
Public transit
South Pasadena Metro Station 4 blocks west of the restaurant on Mission
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Luis A. Ortega Banuelos, Chef de Cusine
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://restaurantshiro.com/index.html
Phone number
(626) 799-4774
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 40 persons, but your party or event can take over the entire restaurant which would seat 85. We can assist you in planning a special menu if you prefer. Call Sherrill at 626-799-4774 for more information or email her at party@restaurantshiro.com

Featured in

50 Los Angeles Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Shiro Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Los Angeles Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Apple Tart

Lemon Tart

Shrimp

Sample Appetizers

Seafood Salad

Chinese Ravioli

Tuna Sashimi

Tuna Sashimi Ravigotte

Alaskan King Crab

Lobster Salad

Crab Cakes

P. E. I. Mussels

Smoked Scallops

Oysters Panfried

Spring Rolls

Smoked Salmon

Soft Shell Crabs Tempura

Yellowtail Carpaccio

Snapper Carpaccio

Scallop Mousse

Salmon Carpaccio

Anago Salad

Warmed Scallop Salad

Belgian Endive & Arugula Salad

Goat Cheese Salad

Mixture of Baby Greens

Asparagus Salad

Tomato Soup

Grilled Summer Vegetables

Beets Thinly Slice

Sweetbreads Sauteed

Foie Gras

Shrimp Cocktail

Matsutake & Enoki Mushroom Salad

Shiitake Mushroom Salad

Sample Entrees

Pacific King Salmon

Wild Copper River Salmon

New Zealand Snapper Nape

Alaskan Halibut "Tempura"

Australian John Dory

Canadian Sea Scallops

Whitefish Steamed

Tuna Seared Rare

Shrimp

Lobster Grilled

Seafood Platter

Chilean Sea Bass Ala Japonaise

Roasted Pork

Linguine Pasta

Breast of Chicken Char Broiled

Sonoma Breast of Duck

New Zealand Lamb Chops

Black Angus Filet Mignon

Whole Sizzling Catfish

Sample Desserts

Apple Tart

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Raspberry Creme Brulee

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Grand Marnier Baked Peach & Strawberries

Baked Figs

Sweet Wontons

Banana Pecan Tart

Passion Fruit Mousse

Tiramisu

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Chocolate Torte Souffle

Date Mousse Cake

Chestnut Mousse Cake

Lemon Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs