Please Note: This announcement has no effect on Matū nor Matū Kai, each of which will continue to serve cheesesteaks in the same manner as usual.
Cheesesteaks by Matū Coming to Pasadena and Calabasas This Year
We are proud to introduce Cheesesteaks by Matū — a casual cheesesteak spot that serves just one thing (well two): our now-famous Matū Cheesesteak and potato chips.
Cheesesteaks by Matū was born out of overwhelming guest demand for the cheesesteaks we serve at Matū and Matū Kai. We are excited for a new way to celebrate the best beef in the world — bringing the same obsession and commitment to a more casual format.
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To hear more about the announcement listen to Jerry G with Jordan and Max on Air Jordan, or read more about it in the Observer or What Now Los Angeles
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The idea for a standalone Cheesesteaks by Matū location emerged when our sister company HiHo Cheeseburger was exploring a space in Pasadena that was slightly too large for their needs. Given that both restaurants are built around 100% grass-fed and finished Wagyu beef from First Light Farms, the solution was a natural one: a shared location featuring two distinct restaurants — HiHo Cheeseburger and Cheesesteaks by Matū. While the kitchens and teams remain separate, both restaurants proudly serve the same extraordinary beef.
“It may be true that old-school Philly steaks are made with commodity beef, but it doesn’t have to be that way. By using 100% grass-fed and finished Wagyu from First Light Farms, we’re showing what a cheesesteak can be,” says co-founder Scott Linder.
In addition to the beef, we use a custom, artisanal seeded bun and do something not typically done in Philly: each cheesesteak is made to order giving us the control to achieve the exact blend of Ribeye and Sirloin, Cooper Sharp cheese, and bun in every bite!
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Cheesesteaks by Matū // 625 E Colorado Blvd #100, Pasadena, CA 91101
(Opening late Fall 2025)
Cheesesteaks by Matū // 4799 Commons Way Suite I, Calabasas, CA 91302
(Opening Winter 2025)
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Emergency Pod: Cheesesteaks by Matū Are Coming
Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
Matū’s Cheesesteak Spinoff Will Open Two Locations in L.A. This Year
Observer article by Andy Wang
Cheesesteaks by Matū Opening in Pasadena and Calabasas
What Now Los Angeles article by Joey Reams