The Guide to the 626
Food Scene
The 626 is known for authentic Chinese and Mexican food, so it only makes sense to start this guidebook with fresh ingredients!
Din Tai Fung
400 S Baldwin AveDelicious Food Corner
2325 S Garfield AveClassic Hong Kong Breakfast
Oh My Pan Bakery & Tea
801 E Valley BlvdSummer Rolls
5728 Rosemead BlvdAmazing Vietnamese food
King Hua Restaurant
2000 W Main StDim sum for Cantonese brunch
Nha Trang Kitchen Restaurant
Homemade Vietnamese noodle soups
Get the Beauty Oolong with fresh boba... it’s the way boba should be experienced. If you think you’ve tried boba before, you haven’t tried it until you’ve tried this one.
Jin Tea Shop
18 W Green StGet the Beauty Oolong with fresh boba... it’s the way boba should be experienced. If you think you’ve tried boba before, you haven’t tried it until you’ve tried this one.
CHICHA San Chen
New fave as of 2023
Chef Tony
Tacos Ensenada
Best fish tacos
Shops
A few shops that are local faves as well as interesting places to visit
Westfield Santa Anita
400 S Baldwin AveShop & eat
Daiso
400 S Baldwin AveA Japanese discount store - most items are only $1.50!
Old Pasadena
23 East Colorado BoulevardOld Town Pasadena! Awesome place to shop and eat
Fun Activities
Love a good experience? There are things to do here too!
The Exit Game | Escape Room Los Angeles
111 N Atlantic BlvdFor all the escape room enthusiasts
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
300 E Green StI grew up ice skating here. Love it!
Seasonal, but worth checking out! There’s live entertainment, pop-up shops, and plenty of trendy and delicious food stands
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626 Night Market
285 Huntington DrSeasonal, but worth checking out! There’s live entertainment, pop-up shops, and plenty of trendy and delicious food stands
Grocery Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market
39 N Rosemead BlvdMy favorite American grocery store!
H Mart
1101 Huntington DrKorean groceries
99 Ranch Market
1300 S Golden W AveChinese groceries
Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Gabriel
515 W Las Tunas DrJapanese groceries