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Bistro K


3.5 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: French, Eclectic, International
  • 1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  • (626) 799-5052
  • Price range: $21-$30

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2 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2008

pretty all right. BYOB with No Corkage. Prepare to be there a while. more

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1 of 5 stars
lambsfeast   1 contribution
Pasadena
Jul 5, 2008

It was fabulous before 2007 when the original chef was there--his French technique with California ingredients like Chipotle with rabbit/hare and his lavender chocolate donuts were awesome. It made us go back several times with friends and plenty bottles of wine. But our last time there, we ate undercooked lamb (or a flawed lamb) and it wasn't until 2 doctors... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2007

A very unique and very intimate dining experience. French inspired cuisine done in a restaurant so small you feel like you're dining at someone's house. A few interesting choices that you won't see elsewhere, but be adventurous and try the snail pizza or whatever sounds interesting! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 15, 2007

I don't know if Quenioux is still there, but if he is, wait the two weeks it takes to get a reservation. more

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5 of 5 stars
SouthPasTripper   9 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 24, 2006
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You would never expect a virtual "dive" of a place situated in a tiny room next to a small theatre would have such an eclectic menu. The food is fabulous, and you are forget where you are. You feel like you are in the south of France, in a restaurant tucked away on a side street of Provence. The food... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Long Beach, Ca.
Jun 23, 2006
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This restaurant offers some incredible French Bistro dishes that one will not find too often. I and my friends visited Bistro K for the second time on June 17th and enjoyed the following dishes: seared scallops, torchon of foie gras, veal cheeks. Laurent Quennioux, formerly of the 7th St. Bistro in downtown Los Angeles, has always maintained his cooking integrity.... more

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Bistro K Address

1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tel: (626) 799-5052
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.
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