Message from Maison Akira
Fine casual French dining with Japanese flair.
- Lunch, Brunch and Dinner
- Japanese-born Chef
- Gourmet French Cuisine
Owner and Chef Akira Hirose has created an exquisite menu featuring the tastes of French and Japanese cuisine In this casual, but elegant atmosphere, one can experience unique fine dining with an international flair. Akira takes personal interest in preparing each selection with the freshest ingredients for culinary delight. Entrees include Miso Marinated Grilled Chilean Sea Bass Roasted Rack of Lamb in Rosemary Sauce.
Chef Akira was born in Kyoto, Japan and later moved to France where he studied under the world renowned Chef Joel Robuchon. Practicing his culinary skills, Akira worked at Maxim's in Paris and went on to study the fine art of pastries at Ecole de Lenotre.
- Voted chef of the Year 1998 by Southern California French Chef Association.
- Maison Akira Rated top 40 restaurants by Zagat 2005
- Maison Akira Rated top 30 best services by Zagat 2005
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 Maison Akira Restaurant
(626) 796-9501
713 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Editorial Description by Citysearch
Influential SoCal chef applies Imperial Japanese culinary concepts to classic French fare.
Rated 9.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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of Maison Akira Restaurant
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Good Stuff 
Whenever I have friends or family visiting I always bring them to this restaurant. The service is great and the food is yummy. It is expensive, though. The brunch is good too.
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Excellent, but expensive 
The first time I ate here was for Valentine's Day. Probably not the best time to come -- the meal ended up costing a fortune, which was expected on that day, but it was still a bit too much. The food was great -- probably the first time i've ever had foie gras (sp?), and it was delicious! The other dishes were great too, but for that much money? I don't think any food should cost that much. Anyways, friends tell me that they have a great Sunday Brunch (like the Ritz Carlton Huntington), but of course, it may be on the expensive side.
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My Favorite Dining Experience
If you like French-Japanese food - you have to try Maison Akira at least once in your lifetime. I had a prix fixe (around $50 or $60) and every morsel of food was an absolute conversation piece. Also, Chef Akira's legendary miso marinated sea bass is quite a treat. The food was wonderful, and the service was impeccable. Best of all, you can wear you jeans and you won't fee under dressed!
PROS: great food - beautiful ambiance
CONS: none
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A wonderful evening! July 22 was our third visit and as enjoyable as the previous two. Service was friendly and efficient. We had a taste of the house smoked Atlantic salmon, which was delicious. I had two specials, the lobster salad with a touch ofcaviar and the New York steak dabbed with roquefort cheese. Monique had the special foie gras appetizer and the Baby Rack of Lamb. Our entrees were cooked to perfection with sauces that compliment, not overwhelm. We added a glass of Merlot to round out a perfect meal. - eem
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Good food.... VERY VERY VERY bad service
The service is very very very very bad, if you like to finish your dinner and leave pissss of, then this is the right place for you.
This will be my last time dininng at Maison Akira. You will have a better time eating at Pizza Hut.
Posted 07/18/08 at 11:24pm
THE BEST!
My husband and I went to Maison Akira for the first time. Food was excellent, service was excellent! I can't wait until we go back!
Pros: Food, Service, Romantic
Cons: They close early
Posted 07/09/08 at 10:27pm
Intimate w/ great food and service
My husband took me here for my birthday. First off, the hostess was so sweet. She showed us to a really nice table. Next, our server came to our table and was very informative and helpful. We ordered both tasting menus, I had the Menu Rabelais and he had Menu Epicurean. We both had the wine pairing as well. The food that followed for both of us was exquiste. It was the best foi gras; it was nicely seared a bit for that excellent sweet toasted taste. The sashimi was sweet, succulent, and very fresh. Our main courses was equally impressive. I had bass and he had the kobe. Dessert was good, light. The wine pairings were exceptional, esp.for Epicurean. They had this wine for the sashimi, it tasted like oysters (the wine, not the fish!!); very interesting. Overall, the experience was wonderful.
Pros: Food, wine, dessert, service
Posted 07/07/08 at 2:41pm
Top 10 all time
Is on my top 10 restaurants I've ever been. The food is just fabulous! Very homey feeling. A must try!
Posted 05/25/08 at 2:58am
Amazing
Been a few times now and I would say this is one of the best restaurants in Pasadena and anywhere. Everything is superb. Just look at Mr. Akira's credentials - wouldn't expect anything less then the best and he delivers. I'm a seafood eater and I've had the best sea bass of my life here. You're not just ordering food here, you're ordering art. The price can be high, but anything comparable will be even more (i.e., places in Beverly Hills and the west side).
Pros: everything
Posted 02/25/08 at 8:58pm
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