Shiro Restaurant serves South Pasadena, CA and is located in the 91030 ZIP code.
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Shiro Restaurant received an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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Chef-owner Hideo Yamashiro has a marvelous eye for ultra-fresh fish and the facility of a topnotch French saucier, and the results are sometimes masterful. He offers a handful of classically-inspired dishes, including starters like ravioli… Read Full Editorial
French-Japanese Collision by dhnoho via Menuism on 2/16/2009
Two of my favorite Cuisnes collide, could this be? Well it is here hidden in South Pasadena. Shiro's is...
A Nice Treat by Karen M via Insider Pages on 12/30/2008
My family and I went to this restaurant because I received a gift certificate. I would never have known about it because it is located on a side street. The food was delicious! I wish I had ordered their catfish specialty though - my…
Catch the catfish by Leslie C via Insider Pages on 10/28/2008
Shiro restaurant is one of my favorite of all time. It's a storefront in South Pasadena, unassuming and modest - but the food, particularly the seafood, stands among the freshest and best-prepared in the world. Their charming hostess…
Not worth your money here, spend it elsewhere!!! by sagef via Citysearch on 10/10/2008
Everything here is expensive!! One roll of spring roll appetizer cost $16, main dish is more than $30 with very small portion. For the price, food should be better. Ambiance here is just like you are in Dim-Sum place (LOUD with full of…
Expensive, Lacking Ambiance, but Good Food. by gerryjim via Citysearch on 9/21/2008
First of all when you look at their online menu you see no prices. That should be a clue. Most entrees are $28.50. Appetizers are equally expensive. The food however was very interesting and tasty. I had the baby green salad and lamb…
Amazing by chudjr via Citysearch on 3/23/2007
I don't understand the bad reviews. The ambience is fine. The food is great. Try the crab appetizer. The ravioli with salmon mousse was delicious. The spring roll with lobster was okay. Their bread is fresh baked, perfect to soak up…
Damn Good Food by superhungry via Citysearch on 3/2/2007
I had recently been to Orris (another restaurant by the same owner/chef) on the other side of town and when I found out that there was something closer to my house I wanted to check that out also. I was most certainly not disappointed. The…
Truly a Hidden Treasure by lkn4goodfood via Citysearch on 2/21/2007
I could not disagree any more with the comments below. I have been to Shiro's many times and always found the food to be excellent. I find there is always something interesting on the menu and it changes often enough that there's always…
go to yamashiro's other restaurant Orris by illyo via Citysearch on 1/29/2007
very disappointed. the interior looks like an office space. the menu is short and uninteresting. the crab salad on julienned cucumbers was too salty & oily. my friend's Atantic salmon tasted of dill and nothing more. my special filet…
Not worth the money by happyend via Citysearch on 1/28/2007
all i can say is "DISAPPOINTMENT". first of all, seating wasn't prompt. menu was limited to say the least. service was very slow. for the price you pay for the dish, this place definitely is not worth it.
Nothing to write home about! by foodielwyr via Citysearch on 12/30/2006
After reading all the stellar reviews about Shiro, my friend and I (both big foodies) decided to try Shiros. The disappointment began with our arrival. We made a dinner reservation for 2 and end up waiting 15 minutes before we were seated…
One-dish wonder--Asian-inspired sizzling catfish is this cafe's calling card. by Contributor via Citysearch on 12/6/2006
The Scene
A modest, sparsely decorated room separated by a partition is filled with inelegant chairs and tables. The catfish, not the ambiance, draws the crowd.
The Food
For starters, try the ravioli stuffed…
Good, but not great. by nomo_fan via Citysearch on 7/20/2006
Everything here is good, but for the price, it should be better. Eat the catfish and the won ton dessert. It tastes great, but you feel you can get the same at cheaper restaurants.
Great food and service! by fen via Citysearch on 7/6/2006
the food is outstanding! from the appetizer to deserts! wine list is good, service is great! the only thing doesn't match is the decoration of the restaurant.
Best Catfish by jenny1971 via Citysearch on 7/6/2006
Best catfish in Los Angeles. Service is always right on. I always recommend Shiro to any family/friend new to Pasadena area.
Hidden Gem in S. Pasadena by hedolido via Citysearch on 1/20/2006
Shiro's is outstanding. I am in the food industry, and a bit of a food snob. My number one criteria for anything I eat is the quality of the ingredients. Shiro's never disappoints. Their meals not only satisfy but impress. Sure the…
Look beyond the catfish! by boiledpeanut via Citysearch on 3/23/2005
Yes, the catfish is awesome, but there are always inpired specials at Shiro, and the spring rolls are terrific. Let first-timers order the catfish while you explore the menu. Then eat some of their catfish.
My Review by Real E via Insider Pages on 11/1/2004
If the crocodile is a 7+, Shiro's is a 14 - ssp
Not Wrong About the Catfish by mm177 via Citysearch on 2/13/2004
I've been dining at Shiro for the past 4 years and after trying almost everything on their appetizer & main entree menu, the catfish is definitely their signature dish. The other items are also fairly good and shouldn't disappoint,…
Catfish, My Friends by mphillips_citysearch via Citysearch on 5/21/2002
Order the catfish, stuffed with ginger, steeped in Ponzu, fried crisp outside, moist and flaky inside. It's the restaurant's signature dish, as good here as at the best of the Vietnamese fish houses in San Gabriel. And bring friends;…
