Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. Pasadena

Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr. is an intimate Japanese restaurant on East Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, CA, specializing in fresh, expertly prepared tempura. The restaurant was founded by Chef Carlos Pinto, who traveled from his hometown in Peru all the way to Japan to learn the craft. The menu centers on tempura bowls and soba noodles, with highlights like the premium tempura don loaded with shrimp, fish, scallops, soft-boiled egg, shishito pepper, and crispy seaweed. Guests rave about the light, crispy batter and the cold soba noodles paired with shrimp tempura. The casual atmosphere suits everything from a quick solo lunch to a relaxed group hangout.