Daisy Mint (Pasadena)

OK, so this is the first time I've done this...start a blog, I mean. Sure I write reviews of places on citysearch and stuff but this is my own personal blog to write whatever I want in it. Cool...let's start with the restaurant we went to tonight...Daisy Mint in Pasadena, CA.
Pretty cool place but really small...it was super busy but the vibe was nice. The waitress and waiter were young and friendly...even hip.
I called in for a reservation cuz my hairdresser told me about that this place gets packed and he wasn't kidding. I called in about 20 minutes before our arrival (we were 4) and left my name with whoever picked up the phone (I tihnk one of the waiters). We had a 6:45 reservation for which we showed up about 5 minutes late. I felt bad but the waitress asked if we had called in and changed it to a table for 2. I said no but she kept asking my name even though I told her my name already...no worries, it was loud in there. So we were seated and the table was small...I say it was a tad cozy (you know...cup is half full or half empty deal).

So, about the food. We ordered the Honey Pork, Korean Ribeye, Chilies and Basil Chicken and Pad See Ew Beef. We also ordered the Raspberry/Lychee tea which was cute...cute because the tea cups were so dainty and adorable.
The food was good...Honey Pork was grilled and served with a green apple slaw...this was yummy.
The Korean Ribeye was cooked right (medium rare), although I felt it needed a bit more salt, and served with kimchi and steamed carrots and zucchini.
The Chilies and Basil Chicken was the most flavorful...ground chicken stir-fried with bell pepper and onions.
The Pad See Ew Beef had a great texture...not overcooked, it just needed a bit more "see ew".

Overall, we would definitely go back. The portions were very good sized and they just need to work a few kinks out. The waiter said that one of their waiters had called in sick that night. No worries...$hit happens!

One thing though was that people were bringing in their own wine. There was a table of 8 that brought in 8 bottles! It's a BYOB spot because they don't have their liquor license (per my hairdresser). Definitely gotta go back and take my own vino soon!