# Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr > Small Japanese restaurant offers cozy atmosphere with authentic tempura and fresh soba. Space feels clean and welcoming but tight, often crowded during peak hours. Casual vibe with a calm pace, resembling a spot tucked away in Japan. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TendonTempuraCarlosJr - Address: 694 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California, United States - Phone: +16262986200 - Google rating: 4.1 (119 reviews) ## What people say - "The tempura here is light, crispy, and delicious." - "The tempura and soba combo is excellent, just like in Japan." - "You'll wait a long time for the Shrimp Tempura, so plan accordingly." ## Good to know - Expect a 20-30 minute wait during peak hours due to limited seating. - Reservations are not accepted; it's first come, first serve. - The restaurant requires all members of the party to be present before seating. - Public parking is available a block north or behind the building. - Each combo is reasonably priced at under $20, with rolls under $10. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.