8 South Pas Places Open Christmas Day

1. , 1115 Fair Oaks Ave.

For over 25 years, owner Lu Paiho and Executive chef Chou I-Hsing of Golden China have served up Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine. Try their Pu Pu platter for two; Lake Tungting-style shrimp sautéed with vegetables; or egg flower soup, which includes silken strands of egg in chicken broth.

2. , 465 Fair Oaks Ave. (in the OSH shopping center)

This family owned restaurant has been serving authentic Chinese home cooking since 1965. Try their sliced prime rib with Korean barbecue sauce or a vegetarian option like edamame and shredded tofu. For sweet tooth satisfaction, order a mango mochi, black sesame Asian pudding or for the more adventurous take a steamed papaya white fungus.

3. , 966 Mission St.

Located across the street from the Metro Gold Line stop, Radhika (the sole Indian restaurant in South Pasadena), will open for dinner starting at 6 p.m. Nosh on their popular chicken tikka masala, freshly baked naan and scallops with zucchini. Another favorite: Punjabi tacos, made with marinated chicken and yogurt sauce in tortillas.

4. , 1315 Fair Oaks Ave.

Enjoy traditional Chinese seafood, where they specialize in steam crab and Oak Tree special tender beef. Choose from the Chef's Special or Lunch Specials, from vegetables over a lotus leaf, sautéed needled melon with scallops, and deep fried whole fish to clams with black bean sauce.

5. The Terrace, The Langham, 1401 South Oak Knoll, Pasadena

Choose from three dining options available at this beautiful hotel established in 1865. The Royce dinner features cuisine by Chef de Cuisine David Féau, who will serve a lavish Christmas Dinner from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; The Terrace holiday buffet includes caviar and champagne; and their brunch will offer a photo op with Santa Claus and live jazz music, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

6. , 201 Orange Grove Ave.

Stay the night over at this charming historic bed and breakfast and enjoy a gourmet breakfast (vegetarian option available) and dessert tea. The three-story Victorian was first built in 1887 as part of the mansions built along Orange Grove Avenue, aptly called "Millionaire's Row." Choose from accommodations in themed rooms like Morning Glory and English Holiday.

7. , 1318 Huntington Drive

This institute of a coffee shop will have select doors open to steam up some milk and serve some gingerbread lattes, eggnog lattes, caramel brulée lattes and peppermint mochas. Pick up a Starbucks card for a last-minute stocking stuffer.

8. , 1129 Fair Oaks Ave. and , 1213 Fair Oaks Ave.

Snag a turkey or bottle of wine in the nick of the time by stopping by these local grocery stores. Pre-arranged platters, from ham to a full turkey dinner, including a 10-12-pound stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes and a 8-inch pumpkin pie, are available for order and pick up.