Oak Tree Inn

Reviews

• Ron L.

  star star star star star_border 18 June 2026

  Nice decor inside and well welcomed by staff as we arrived and immediately seated.
  Not your typical Asian restaurant.  More of a slightly upscale restaurant with friendly attentive waiters.
  So much for us to choose from so we decided to share plates of food.
  Wish the spicy squid was hotter, but it had nice flavor and tastes great after spicy sauces were brought to our table. Nice to burn off my face so early in the morning.
  Garlic shrimp was our second choice and the garlic taste brought a nice touch.
  I chose to mix my Chicken Fried Rice in a little bit of that hot sauce. Somehow their house tea makes your mouth hotter while eating and sipping my tea.
  Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I had an enjoyable experience and shall return.
  
  Oak tree Inn in South Pasadena

• Vivian A.

  star star star star_border star_border 18 June 2026

  My family always comes here for special occasions because for family-style Chinese food, Oak Tree is pretty good. The food isn't loaded with MSG so it doesn't make you super thirsty. Prices are also reasonable.
  
  My family always gets the Lobster Noodles. The lobster is usually very meaty. The noodles are pretty bland though but they have a jalepeno soy sauce you can add for extra flavor.
  
  The service isn't the best. The main manager is a bit rude and fussy but that's just the nature of Chinese restaurants.
  
  It's a pretty small restaurant so make reservations for big parties.

• Victoria R.

  star star star star_border star_border 17 June 2026

  Based on people's reviews, I think I just ordered the wrong dish. The fish soup was bland in flavor and seasoning. My housemate ordered a noodle item and seemed to like it fine.
  
  The restaurant was clean with white linens and plentiful seating. Service was quick and kind.
  
  Should probably give this place another chance.

• Melissa Z.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  This is my go-to spot for Chinese lunch specials since discovering it! I live in the SGV so this spot is out of the way for me, but I love how clean the restaurant feels and the good service. The food also never disappoints. My fave are the braised pork belly and fried pork chops!

• Jenny D.

  star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

  You can smell the oil before walking into the restaurant. If you know what to order, you're set! Keep in mind, that after your meal if you decided to dine in; you will smell like fried food. The restaurant is fine dining (tables with linens and white chocolate dipped fortune cookies with your receipt) compared to most Chinese restaurants.
  
  I'm a big fan of their fried fish. I've had their wonton war soup, appetizer platter, beef with broccoli, garlic green beans, etc. but nothing compares to their fried fish. There's a light sauce on the bottom that has a hint of soy sauce with a pinch of salty sweetness. It's not overpowering, and it compliments the lightly tempura battered (good portioned) fried fish.
  
  I like to pair that fish with steamed vegetables or garlic green beans and rice. It's officially my go to when I dine at Oak Tree Inn.