Comments on: Cham Korean Bistro – Pasadena

By: snookerst

snookerst — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:53:35 +0000

looks delish, will have to give it a try.
give Maison Akira a try…they have never done me wrong.

By: M. Lee

M. Lee — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:28:25 +0000

Had dinner at “Cham” last night with my 84 year old mother, my big chubby brother, and our Korean friend. We all left with a big smile, full stomach, and felt fortified with healthy eating. “Cham” appears to be a good place for casual hangout (reasonable prices and comfortable setting) or for “fine” dining (beautiful presentation, healthy food). Most delightful was that I got to try the spicy fried rice cake that was already shown as a popular street food in Korean Dramas. Aside from having to go to the counter to order food, service was actually quite impeccable. I look forward to chow there again, especially when wine is stocked up.

By: Dolsot Bibimbap

Dolsot Bibimbap — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:17:21 +0000

WOW. This restaurant made its own fancy version of bibimbap. It looks so colorful and yummy.

By: Cafe Pasadena

Cafe Pasadena — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:23:37 +0000

To answer my own questions after cking it out: Yes & Yes.

“Stay in K-town for the real deal, but head to Cham for a fresh take on Korean food. It’s perfect for a light and tasty lunch if you happen to be in the area.”

By: Maddy C

Maddy C — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:33:19 +0000

I heard about the place from my collegue at the office. I really did not know what to expect, thinking how different it could be from all readily accessible choices & options in L.A. and Pasadena area, right? Wrong,guys. It is truly worthy of trying. It is very fresh, light, yet very flavorable and filling, but I feel just right.
Clean, crisp, and healthy for the mind and the body are a few things that cross my mind. Try it.

By: Michael JB

Michael JB — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:57:23 +0000

you mean you can WALK to Cham!? So jealous.

By: Gastronomer

Gastronomer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:26:45 +0000

Sook - Imagine how good orange chicken would taste if it had a soul!

By: yuttiness

yuttiness — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:21:18 +0000

cham nah girl! i love the idea of this place. fried tofu skins are my favorites! as is rice cakes. yum in my tum. and since when is panda express a soulless chain? i call it heaven on earth.

By: H.C.

H.C. — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:50:19 +0000

Oh, if only I had a longer lunch (had to decline the tasting at Cham!) but it looks uniquely delish and I’m a huge sucker for rice cakes!

By: foodhoe

foodhoe — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:05:16 +0000

I’m surprised that Pasadena doesn’t have more food options, but glad you have found such a great looking restaurant. While I love the fiery spicy volcanic stonepot dishes, the food here looks refined and elegant and on the light side. And I just love those chewy rice cakes.