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Equator Cafe
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Address:
22 Mills Place
Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood:
Pasadena
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Cuisine:
Asian
Price:
$30 and under
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Equator Cafe Details
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
Website:
http://www.equatorcafe.com
Email:
info@equatorcafe.com
Phone:
(626) 564-8656
Hours of Operation:
Dim Sum Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am - 4:00pm; Lunch: Daily: 10:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am
Payment Options:
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine:
Asian, Dim Sum, Contemporary Asian
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Yes
Additional Details:
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Contact:
Ted (626) 255-1212
Getting there
Cross Street:
Colorado
Parking:
Public Lot
A word from Equator Cafe
Equator in Old Town Pasadena specializes in Asian Fusion cusine with additional American and Mexican dishes for a well rounded eating experience. There is something for everyone at the Equator including gourmet coffee drinks. Equator has the best happy hour ( 4PM to 11PM)specials Monday thru
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Thursday. Monday Madness-All appetizers and well drinks are half off. Tasty Tuesday- Your first well Martini is a dollar and we have Chicken Satay sticks for a dollar. On Wine Wednesday's you save 50% on all Wines and Sake's. Thirsty Thursdays we have $3 drink and selected appetizer specials. On Saturdays and Sundays Equator is the only place in Pasadena where you can enjoy Dim-Sum Brunch. Brunch is served from 11AM to 4PM. As an added bonus with the purchase of brunch you can enjoy $10 bottomless Lychee Champagne or Mimosas. Equator is available for private events. Equator is the place to be..Modern, Edgy, Chic, and Sexy...Experience it, the night is young!!!
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
fit for foodies
(11)
neighborhood gem
(10)
good for groups
(9)
late-night find
(7)
vibrant bar scene
(7)
hot spot
(6)
Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews
(23)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Equator! The prices
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
03/26/2012
2010
Dined on
03/26/2012
2010
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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We love Equator! The prices are cheap (most plates cost less than $15), the food is great, and the ambiance is very unique. The service is almost always good if not great! Mondays they have 1/2 priced drinks (all of them - and they mean all of them) and 1/2 priced appetizers - lots of great ones to choose from. And, my favorite bartender is there on Mondays (Nina). If Jason is working when you come you must stop and tell him "hi".
We have become "regulars" now - they even know us by name!
I would highly recommend this place!
"
Dined on
03/26/2012
2010
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
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fit for foodies
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good for groups
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late-night find
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neighborhood gem
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Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Although a small restaurant,
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
02/04/2012
2003
Dined on
02/04/2012
2003
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Although a small restaurant, the 2 story ceiling gives the feeling of a larger space. The entire interior is dark: walls, ceiling and floors with only low lighting plus a small candle on the table. Strange female bondage paintings, unappetizingly on the walls. The menu contained an interesting mix of appetizers, salads and entrees, all of an Asian-fusion style. The wine list is adequate and relatively inexpensive, in part due to the lack of any "high end" offerings. The wilted spinach salad contained a generous amount of sautéed mushrooms. The honey ginger glazed pork chop was a very generous cut with a large portion of Chinese pea pods and mashed sweet potato. Unfortunately, everything was overly salted with soy sauce as the base.
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Dined on
02/04/2012
2003
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Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved it, perfect setting
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/26/2012
2010
Dined on
01/26/2012
2010
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
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Loved it, perfect setting for getting to know someone, Pictures were disturbing, smokers in the front should be sent to the back patio if they had one, or better yet don't allow cigar smokers; but all in all was a great little spot.Great drinks great service.
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Dined on
01/26/2012
2010
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
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good for groups
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late-night find
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Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Equator Cafe, We'll Be Back!!!
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
12/31/2011
2008
Dined on
12/31/2011
2008
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Had a nice time during our New Year's Eve dinner. The food was great and the service was excellent, despite the club-like atmosphere. It was the most popular spot in the alley that evening and now I know why.
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Dined on
12/31/2011
2008
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
good for groups
,
late-night find
,
neighborhood gem
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
equator disappoints
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/15/2012
2011
Dined on
01/15/2012
2011
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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At first look, the place is beautiful, with high ceilings, brick, zen statues. Then, you look a little closer and you start to feel like you are in an Anne Rice vampire novel. All the portraits have an s&m, dark feeling to them. all of them. there's no serenity here.
Food was good, except for the recommended potato fried snapper. Way too much potato. I enjoyed my basil mignon and the ahi and popcorn chicken were tasty.
Service was fair/poor. When asked for more silverware, the waiter responded with "there might not be enough." You're obviously paying high rent in Pasadena and you can't give me an extra fork? Maybe spend less on the bondage paintings.
"
Dined on
01/15/2012
2011
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden Gem in Old Town Pasadena
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/07/2012
2005
Dined on
01/07/2012
2005
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"
Hidden favorite located on an alley in Old Town Pasadena! Ecelctic atmosphere- quiet place for lunch or an early dinner. We love the appetizers- albacore sashimi with Ponzu and crispy onions is a favorite! Great matinis! Best Pad Thai I've had in ages! Wonderful attentive service. The staff knows the menu and will offer suggestions if you can't decide. This is our go-to place when we're in town.
"
Dined on
01/07/2012
2005
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
good for groups
,
neighborhood gem
,
notable wine list
,
great for lunch
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Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible food, really a bar
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/07/2012
2004
Dined on
01/07/2012
2004
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"
Terrible food, really a bar not a restaurant. We will never go there again, Open Table description does not match reality. More than a heavy hand in the kitchen. It's a shame, great location and interesting decor - but food and drinks are terrible. A waste of money and time.
"
Dined on
01/07/2012
2004
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Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious!
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
01/06/2012
2007
Dined on
01/06/2012
2007
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
Equators dinner menu is delicious. Food is outstanding. Very flavorful and bold. Looking for a good, filling meal? Looking for something new? Try Equator, you won't be disappointed.
"
Dined on
01/06/2012
2007
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
fit for foodies
,
special occasion
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food with lovely
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
12/29/2011
2005
Dined on
12/29/2011
2005
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"
Excellent food with lovely atmosphere and worth the money.
"
Dined on
12/29/2011
2005
Special Features:
fit for foodies
,
neighborhood gem
,
great for lunch
,
hot spot
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Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
The food was wonderful. The
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on
12/30/2011
2010
Dined on
12/30/2011
2010
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"
The food was wonderful. The right size portions. Service was great.
"
Dined on
12/30/2011
2010
Special Features:
vibrant bar scene
,
fit for foodies
,
good for groups
,
great for outdoor dining
,
late-night find
,
neighborhood gem
,
special occasion
,
hot spot
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