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Maison Akira

Cuisine: Asian, European, French, Japanese

Price Range: $$$

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Voted best champagne brunch by "Pasadena Weekly," Maison Akira's all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet offers a lovely experience not to be missed. In the charming, beautifully adorned dining room, patrons savor sophisticated French and Japanese fusion fare crafted by award-winning owner and chef Akira Hirose. Chef Akira was born in Kyoto, Japan, and moved to France to study under world-famous Chef Joel Robuchon. After a feast of crab chawanmushi, soba pasta salad, assorted sushi and succulent prime rib, the exquisite dessert table delights with delicate caramel flan and tantalizing tarts. Drinks include champagne, juice, coffee, and tea. Eating with kids? Children, 10 and under, are $25, while kids under the age of 3 eat for free.

Address:

713 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-796-9501

Hours:

Lunch: Fri 11:30am-2pm
Brunch: Sun 11am-2pm
Dinner: Tue-Thu 6pm-9pm; Fri 6pm-9:30pm; Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 5pm-8pm

Website:

maisonakira.net

Lunch Menu
- Maison Akira Lunch Menu
  
  Onion Soup Gratinée
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Main Lobster Bisque
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Trio of Ahi Tuna Tartare
  
  Fish Marché Sashimi, & Sautéed Scallops ($18.00)
  
  Escargots Bourguignon
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Duck Foie Gras on Daikon Confit in a Port Wine Truffle Sauce
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Bento Box du Jour
  
  Entrée of the Day served with Seasonal Vegetables, Miso Soup, Smoked Salmon Salad, Soba Appetizer, Duck Pate, Cornichon, Tuna Tartare, & Crab Flan in a Lobster Jus Reduction ($15.00)
  
  Special Bento Box
  
  Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass and Mixed Vegetables with Roasted Beef Rib-eye or Sautéed Scallop or King Salmon served with Wasabi Potato Mousseline, Tuna Tartare, Crab Flan, a Cup of Soup du Jour or Miso Soup, & Shrimp Chawanmushi ($28.00)
  
  Ocean Seafood Bento Box
  
  Miso Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Beets, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Shimeji Mushroom, Sautéed Hokkaido Scallop, Today's Sashimi, Chawanmushi, & Lobster Bisque ($36.00)
  
  Chef Akira's Gourmet Bento Box
  
  Grilled Duck Foie Gras, Poached Scallops. Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass with Mixed Vegetables, Snake River Farm Kobe NY Steak, with Potato Mousseline, Lobster Bisque & Shrimp Chawanmushi ($45.00)
- Lunch 6 Course Kaiseki Tasting Menu
  Lunch 6 Course Kaiseki Tasting Menu
  Food Only: $70.00
  
  With Wine: $90.00
Dinner Menu
- Appetizers, Salads & Soups
  
  Trio of Tuna Tartare
  
  Sashimi and Sautéed Hokkaido Scallops ($18.00)
  
  Maison Akira Duck Pâté
  
  with Green Peppercorns and Roasted Beets/Brussels Sprouts ($14.00)
  
  Today's Sashimi Appetizer
  
  with Mozuku/Mentaiko Aspic in a Vanilla Soy Glaze ($19.00)
  
  House Smoked Salmon
  
  with Spring Vegetables and Broccoli/Yuzu Miso Coulis ($18.00)
  
  Sautéed Hokkaido Scallop
  
  with Japanese Eggplant 'Dengaku' ($17.00)
  
  Duck Foie Gras Flan and House Smoked Duck Breast
  
  with Kumquat Compote ($20.00)
  
  Tower of Portobello Mushrooms
  
  Yams, Tomatoes and Maytag Bleu Cheese ($16.00)
  
  Escargots de Bourgogne (6 Pieces)
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Sautéed Jumbo White Shrimp
  
  with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shimeji ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Duck Foie Gras on Daikon Confit
  
  with Roasted Pear in a Port Wine Truffle Sauce ($29.00)
  
  Maison Akira Young Romaine Salad
  
  with Caesar Dressing or Truffle Dressing ($11.00)
  
  Baby Kale Salad
  
  with Roasted Beet, Crispy Bacon and Fuji Apple with French Vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Dashi Broth
  
  with Hokkaido Scallops, Shrimp, Yuba, and King Oyster Mushroom ($12.00)
  
  Maine Lobster/Dashi Bisque
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Vegetable Soup of the Day (Non-Dairy)
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Onion Soup Gratinée
  
  ($12.00)
- Entrées
  
  Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon in Red Wine Curry Sauce
  
  with Wasabi Potato Mousseline ($29.00)
  
  Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass
  
  with Japanese Eggplant 'Dengaku' in a Honey Lemon Jus . This is Chef Akira's Signature Dish, served to the Emperor& Empress of Japan during their visit to Los Angeles in 1994 ($36.00)
  
  Sautéed Hokkaido Scallops
  
  with Légumes du Jour and Truffle Vinaigrette ($29.00)
  
  Seared Big Eye Tuna 'Rare' on Shimeji Mushroom Ragout
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Maison Akira Bento Box
  
  with American Wagyu Beef, Miso Sea Bass, Grilled Duck Foie Gras, Chawan Mushi & Side of Today's Sashimi Appetizer ($52.00)
  
  Grilled "Jidori" Free-Range Chicken Breast in a Balsamic Green Peppercorn Sauce
  
  With Potato Mousseline and Vegetables ($29.00)
  
  Roasted Rack of Lamb in a Rosemary Sauce
  
  with Potato Mousseline and Legume Sympatic ($36.00)
  
  Grilled Snake River Farm (Idaho) American Wagyu Kobe Beef New York Steak (6 oz.)
  
  In a Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce ($48.00)
  
  Prime Flat Iron Beef Steak in a Yuzu/Kosho Burgundy Sauce
  
  with Potato Mousseline ($34.00)
  
  24 Days Aged Angus Beef Rib-Eye Steak in a Marchand du Vin Sauce
  
  with Potato Gratin ($36.00)
  
  Roasted Maple Leaf Duck Breast Aigre-Doux Sauce
  
  with Legumes du Jour ($34.00)
  
  Slow Roasted Spring Vegetables Wrapped in Phyllo
  
  with Portobello Ravioli in a Beet Coulis ($28.00)
- Omakase Nine Course Chef's Tasting Menu
  Omakase Nine Course Chef's Tasting Menu
  Food Only: $130.00
  
  With Champagne, Sake & Wine: $180.00
- Desserts
  
  Duo of Crème Brûlée
  
  Vanilla Crème Brûlée & Matcha Crème Brûlée With Lemon Sorbet ($11.00)
  
  Grand Marnier or Chocolate Soufflé Classic
  
  Should be pre-ordered 30 minutes prior ($15.00)
  
  Baked Alaska
  
  With Green Tea Ice Cream and Raspberry Sauce ($15.00)
  
  Warm Thin Crusted Apple Tart
  
  With Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel & Chocolate Sauce ($11.00)
  
  Coconut Milk Panna Cotta
  
  With Raspberry Sorbet, Mix Berries And Yuzu Cream Fraîche ($11.00)
  
  Timbal Elysee "Laserre"
  
  Vanilla Bean Ice Cream in Cookie Tulle With Fresh Berries, a Caramel Dome, Served with Raspberry and Vanilla Sauce ($11.00)
  
  Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake
  
  With Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream ($11.00)
  
  Ardi Gasna
  
  French Sheep's Cheese Served With Black Currant Marmalade And a Taste of Jurançon ($14.00)
  
  Assorted Ice Creams and Sorbets
  
  With Mixed Berries and an Almond Cookie ($9.00)

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