Maison Akira

Address:	713 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
Phone:	+1 626-796-9501
Site:	maisonakira.net
Rating:	4.4
Working:	Closed 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM 5:30–9PM 11:30AM–2PM 5:30–9PM 5–8PM

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susumu horie

The Japanese French store Mr. Akira Hirose does at the Pasadena city. The name of the store is Maison Akira. The first-class chef from whom Mr. Akira Hirose learned French cuisine under the Joel Robuchon by a French Maximam. A dish was entertained at a tower restaurant in Los Angeles for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in 1994. Its used in Lunch buffee at noon. Meat of beef, lamb and chicken is served by wonderful cooking. A lady was also enjoying a dessert greatly, a man enjoys French cuisine fully for a meat dish. ひろせあきらさんが、パサディナ市内で営む和風フレンチ店。店の名前はメゾンあきら。ひろせあきらさんはフランスのマキシマムでジヨエル・ロブションのもとでフレンチを学んだ一流のシェフ。1994年には天皇皇后両陛下にロサンゼルスのタワーレストランで料理をもてなした。昼のランチブュッフェにて利用。ビーフ、ラム、チキンの肉が素晴らしい焼き加減でサーブされる。女性はデザートも大いに楽しんでいたが、男性は肉料理でフレンチを満喫である。

A Private User

After much online research, I selected Maison Akira for my birthday dinner. Surprisingly, I was not disappointed. The food was uniformly superb. The sesame incrusted rare ahi tuna with wasabi caviar was one of the best entrees Ive ever had. The sauces which elsewhere are purely decorative were distinctive, balanced and complex. This was notably true of the sauce on the sashimi which lingered lemony on the palate. The deserts, so often disappointing, were dynamite. Id consider going back with my sister for a glass of champagne and sharing the entire desert menu. (One noted exception: the kir royale is too sweet. Avoid it unless you like cloying sweetness.) Maison Akira restaurant is eye-wateringly expensive (175 for two with 2 drinks--so alcohol wasnt a big line item.) and worth every penny! Ill be back.

A Private User

We love this restaurant. We had the 8 course Birthday set menu and every bite was utterly delicious. Many of the 8 courses were bite-sized but memorable, so we did not feel stuffed at the end of it all. There was even a spectacular pomegranate granite palate cleanser. We are going again tonight and I can hardly wait. Any one is in for a treat who goes for an adventure in new tastes with an open mind.

Steve Maze

We enjoyed the innovative menu of french cuisine with a slight Japanese influence. We had the 9 course tasting menu with the wine parings and both the food and wine portions were more than enough. Our favorites were the Sashimi appetizer and the Grand Marnier Souffle. The service was great and we approached the quietness so we could easily converse.

Rob Stehlin

Could not give a 5. Service could have been better and more friendly. Never felt 5 star service nor was it a true experience. Almost had to give it a three star. Attention to detail was not there. We have the sea bass and it was great. The skin was cooked to perfection just like a salmon skin roll.

Johnny Limon

this by far one of the most expensive places i have ate. the portions are very small. it has a nice romantic environment but if you go as a couple they will tuck you away in a corner. dont get the dessert its better if you go another location that specializes in desserts.

A Private User

i ate there the other night. i had the soup of the day (potage sorrel) and the rack of lamb. food tasted okay, but had better the week before at cheval blanc. prices are about 20% more expensive then the food warrants. also, the lack of a full bar warrants mentioning.

A Private User

Yes it is pricey but the food Olalla....one of the best in the area! Really worth the dime! Decor is a bit old but still romantic atmosphere and excellence in service! We hosted friends from out of town and made a wonderful impression taking them to this sweet jewel.

Daniel Hoag

Would never go here of my own accord, but took wife here for birthday. Food was was pretty good, but nowhere remotely close to worth the price. If it had been 1/4 the price, I would have given a solid 4 stars.

Trussell Rafael

The location was good, the restaurant was small, but lovely. The service was excellent and the food was great. Large portions, well seasoned, fresh ingredients! What more could you want!

Susan Chagalian

Amazing food and overall a great restaurant. The menu is French and Japanese. I was there on a Saturday brunch. The variety of foods were excellent and the desserts were delicious.

Blake Farrow

Strongly recommend the 7 course chefs choice dinner. Amazing French and Japanese fusion. The Chilean sea bass is great, wagyu beef amazing.

matthew davis

Great restaurant - small but very popular! Go early for dinner or lunch. There were lots of people waiting to get in at lunchtime.

William DeClercq

pricey, but top-notch dining in an intimate environment. a great place to celebrate a special occasion.

Marijo Ng

wonderful mix of french/japanese cuisine. chilean seabass is definitely their signature dish.

Ezra Heilman

Ive been coming here for years. One of my favorite fine-dining experiences in Los Angeles.

William Lim

Disappointing and overrated compared to other excellent Asian fusion restaurants.