Stopped by since I was in the area. Wanted the mung bean pastry but they were sold out. The lady was nice enough to offer to bake some more but will take 1 hour. Willing to wait and left to do some errands but came back later than expected. Thankfully they were still open even though on this site it said they were closed. It was still as good as I remembered. Thankful they are still around!! read more

They have the best Chinese New Year rice cake. So fresh and has red beans inside. The dough is like mochi consistency and not too sweet and not hardened. Their mung bean pastry has lots of mung and meat inside. See pics read more

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The place had best rice cake before . But I think they changed the owner don't know when . I didn't go for maybe 2 years .i just bought after one bite I can tell it's different . After I saw some reviews mention they did changed . I think I won't come back for the rice cake . read more

聽過這句話嗎，所有的遺憾，都是對未來的成全，所有的不幸，都只是命運的下酒菜，人的一生，誰沒遺憾，重要的是，我們要相信，在遺憾裏總會開出希望的花～ 中秋節快到了，我要推薦一家老店，個人覺得是在洛杉磯，最好吃的綠豆碰， 月餅從來都不是我的菜，反而綠豆椪會讓我一個接一個， 停不下來，他們家有素的跟有肉燥兩種口味，真的是皮薄餡香， 口齒留香， 應該很多吃貨都知道這家，當早餐或下午茶點心都超讚的，一顆6 元， 包裝有四顆到十二顆，現在他們應該很忙， 我都是打電話去預定， 喜歡吃綠豆椪的朋友可以試試～ read more

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I went there buy green bean desert is bad look pictures please so disgusting I feel something not right so I ask her did you guys change ownership she say yes don't go read more

A&J Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This is my go to place for the Taiwanese mung bean mooncake! They sell both the vegetarian one (just mung bean) and the one that has mung bean and meat! Both are amazing, but my husband prefers the one with meat. This mom and pop shop also sells other Taiwanese snacks (such as dried tofu jerky from Taiwan, peanut gummies from Taiwan and other USA made pork/beef jerky as well.) When it isn't lunar festival, they usually offer an assortment of Taiwanese food as well. During this lunar festival, some of the items are limited as they are focused on the mooncakes. They are sold individually as $5.50 each with an option to add a box/bag for an additional fee. Some that are cosmetically challenged are sold cheaper. Both cash and card are available. Parking is a little limited on the lot, but there is street parking if needed. read more

Still the best mung bean mooncake 綠豆椪 in LA hands down! Stopped by to pick up a few for mid autumn festival and I forgot how soft and amazing they taste. $6/each but def worth it! read more

Received the pine nut Chinese New Year nian gao and it was absolutely divine. Pop it in the air fryer at 375 for 8-10 minutes and you won't regret it! Not super sweet and I love the texture of the pine nut with the red bean and mochi centered filling. delicious!! read more

Review for to-go lunch box. It is pretty good and perfect for anyone who doesn't have time cook. The lunch boxes comes with rice (you can sub for brown rice), half of boiled egg, vegetables and meat. Pretty much like a home cooked meal by mom. Mines cane with curry so it wasn't too bland. Overall it is good-okay. read more

A&J Bakery - Lunchbox - Bakeries Near Me - Alhambra, California

Very good Taiwanese homemade lunch and pastry. So glad I work close by :) I pick up their homemade lunch at least 2x a week. There's always a different variation of brown/white rice with tofu/vege, pork and chicken made different way. I never ask what they serve. I just order a box when I'm hungry :) Their homemade pumpkin bread and flax seed cranberry bread is the best in the world. I don't like to eat a lot of bread, only baguette and the one they have here. Must try if you like an easy place to pick up home cook meals read more

A&J Bakery - Yummy lunch. Mixed box with brown rice - Bakeries Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The best place to get "nian gao" !!! Or in english, rice cake, year cake, Chinese new year cake. You have to preorder to get the bigger ones (size of a small pie, $12) but they sell tiny individual ones on the spot! I love the nian gao here because it's always soft, chewy, not too sweet, and has the perfect layer of red bean on the bottom! Make sure to eat them in a day or two, they get old fast! read more

A&J Bakery - Nian gao! (Year cake) - Bakeries Near Me - Alhambra, California

4 1/2 STARS really. (minus 1/2 star for being so far from my work) It's one of those hole in the wall hidden gems in SGV that offers Taiwanese-home-cooking-dishes in a 'wood' lunch box that keeps me going back for more. I also enjoy their pastry items such as the green bean moon cake, red bean cake and Pine nut mochi cake. Everything tastes fresh, health and good. Oh this place accepts CASH only. read more

Awesome very little shop! Quick tips! 1. Misshapened green bean cakes that don't pass the pretty cut are rebranded as ugly ducklings sold at $2.00 each! 2. They do have takeaway lunches for the students out there! I really like this shop for their green bean cakes! They make a ton during the mid-Autumn moon festival and constantly have a huge stream of customers coming in and out. Everything is fresh made and you can tell that people love the quality of their cakes. Everything in the shop is unfortunately Chinese, but the lady who usually mans the register does speak passable English. I suggest getting the green bean cakes with marinated meat. The marinated meat is put in the middle of the stuffing and provides a rich meat flavor that does not overpower the delicate sweet green bean paste. The green bean paste is very, very fluffy and lightly sweetened, and the pastry portion is also light and flaky. The green bean cake does tend to get a little cotton mouthy, but it's just an awesome overall dessert that doesn't really seem overly sweet. As an aside, they do have what is known as "ugly ducklings" or green bean cakes that just didn't come out really pretty. They lack the niceness of perfect green bean cakes, but these are great for just regular consumption. They are also super cheap too at $2.00 per cake. Anyways, try out this wonderful small bakery soon! read more

My dad is hard-core Taiwanese and this is the only place he wants to get his mung bean cakes (lu dou pong) from. Doesn't matter that they're $3.75 each. All other places pale in comparison. Patrons, including me, often use these cakes as their go-to for gifting Asian parents. Do be sure to call ahead and place your order, though. That will guarantee you fresh ones (and available ones). I've tried their bento box once. It's super Taiwanese as well, which I appreciate. Like other people have worded it, it's like a homemade lunch/dinner. I also think it's cute that they have a rotating menu of what they're serving that day. Just like how my mom's kitchen operates haha. Portion size is designed for a mid-sized adult with normal metabolism. They do shut down bento box production during peak season of the moon festival to concentrate on the mung bean cakes. So don't be surprised if you drop by in late September and they tell you they don't have bento boxes. Mung bean cakes 5/5 Bento boxes 5/5 read more

I agree that this should really be a 4 and 1/2 stars deli. It is not a restaurant because there are no seats. I don't know why it's called bakery, either, because it does not serve many items of pastries, sometimes none. It is known for serving healthy Taiwanese wooden plate lunch box. The owner pays a lot of attention to healthy cooking. The lunch box always comes with an item of meat and a couple vegetable items. The meat items, such as stewed pork, are not oily though they should be. The box does not come with too much rice. It is only $5.50 per box. It is really delicious. Their bakery items, such as moon cakes and other pastries are very good, too, if the owners care to make them when they have time. This is really a hidden gem in San Gabriel Valley. read more

I can't believe I didn't know this Taiwanese Deli/Bakery while they have been open for 10 years. My cousin told me about this place selling the Taiwanese wood lunch box last month. The store is located in a plaza which many people never paid attention to but we have passed it thousands times. Although their business card shows its name with "Bakery", I consider it more as a deli without any tables for you to dine-in. Since I went into the store, two more ladies followed in. They seem knowing this place quite well. One of the ladies even suggested the store owner to make "sticky rice" not only on Saturday. That's why I know they make something not on the menu during the weekends or holidays. The store seems to be run by two Taiwanese women making all kinds of Taiwanese snacks & lunch boxes. Today, they have two types of lunch boxes. Pork or Chicken with walnut. Since I couldn't decide which one to get, they mix both in one for me. How nice! They also had "Fried Rice Noodles" for lunch but I didn't get it. It smelt good! Maybe, I will try it next time. I bought some of Taiwanese snacks. I posted their photos here. Check it out. It tastes good. They also have vegetarian bun which I didn't get it today. For sure, I will come back for the rest! read more

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The "green bean w/meat" taiwanese style mooncake here is like cocaine. Can't get any better. It's the best taiwanese mooncake possibly out there. Man like crack. Found this place 6 years back. A little hidden store in a plaza that's a hidden gem. Serioso dude. Place is empty and sells nothing but like less than 8 items. I'm only there for the "lui dao pong"with meat. They have the vegetarian version with no meat as well. I never thought that a taiwanese mooncake can get this good. I've had them all from like 4 different taiwanese bakery but none can beat them. It's like $4 a pieces but a solid taiwan favorite. Must pre order during peak season. That's when the autumn festival draws close. read more

Super Taiwanesey. Their bentos are really good, especially the chicken curry and pork with preserved vegetable combo. Super old school wooden bento box, nostalgic and environmentally friendly. I love the brown rice option because it makes me feel like I'm eating healthfully. Everything on their menu is printed in traditional Chinese characters on 8x11 pieces of paper, and taped on the wall (see what I mean by "Taiwanesey?"). The truth: Call ahead. Order a bento. Or go there, and get some baked goods- it's not a huge selection but it's made with plenty of TLC. read more

Called a day ahead for a nian gao for Chinese new year! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get one but it was easy to order and pick up. Came in a nice box and red bag! read more

The first time I went to A&J, I was referred by a Taiwanese friend 4 years ago. My 9-year old kid and I then become a regular customer ever since. Healthy, Healthy, Healthy. I am always after delicious, healthy food that does not cost a lot. I have been telling all my friends about this bakery (Especially their lunch box) and now I am telling you. You got give a visit and a try. read more

Best nian gao's- not too sweet, perfectly chewy! Fresh too! We've tried the red bean, sesame, and plain- all delicious!

First time here was good. On my 2nd visit here tried the wooden box lunch. To my discuss i find a lettuce worm or grub, in my food. Oh good i tried ignoring it cause the lunch was great. I was quite disgusted though. Not my first time been a repeat costumer and iv'e encountered hairs, dirty uncleaned vegetables taste and visual. I would recommend it if you don't mind hygiene. read more

So disappointed.....no more wooden bento box! They just use a plastic box which just same as other place so no point to go here to get a bento box! read more

It look me a while to actually find this place...as I don't think I recall seeing the English sign. Finally got there, too me by surprise, it is a to-go only place. They also have some bakeries that are Taiwanese style, but, calling a bakery is probably misleading as it doesn't seem bakery is their main product. But, their bakery does taste good. I also like their combo meal, and uses wooden box. Too bad that I don't work around that area; otherwise, I would love to eat those combo meal as they are fresh and fast and provides more balanced meal, perfect work lunch. Their to-go box also provides a very nice presentation. read more

If you are looking for a quick bite that is authentic Taiwanese this is the place to go. It comes in a wooden box held together with rubber bands. I've been eating here for years and have never been disappointed. The menu changes and the supply varies. But it is always delicious. Try it!! read more

It is located in a very unattractive plaza which I had driven by for 15 years without even noticing. Sandwiched between an Indian market and a Vietnamese restaurant with one of the smallest signs I have ever seen, this just does not seem a likely setting for any worthwhile stop for food. But ever since I discovered this deli (unsure why it's called a "bakery" since it really is not one), I have been going there frequently, not just for me, but for my extended family. We just love their wontons! $13 for 50 frozon wontons and they are just delicious! Not too greasy or salty and quite flavorful. I am allergic to MSG, and I never get sick from eating their food. Their wood-box lunch certainly reminds me of Taiwan, and the food is usually OK. I like that I have the option of choosing brown rice with my bento, which most Chinese places do not offer. Their mochi cakes are good, too. By the way, don't expect to eat in - this place is for takeouts only, and I think they are closed at 6PM or so. read more

5 stars because they offer railroad bento in the compact wooden container I've only seen in Taiwan! I got the one with pork chop/braised chicken, and was really surprised at how much food they were able to pack into those tiny wooden boxes. It was all pretty tasty too. I plan on coming back to try their other desserts. read more

The little wooden box bento is adorable. And the food is actually not bad. It's a quick fix for Taiwanese food :-)

Giving this place 5 stars because I was surprised how simple and good it is. I wanted a quick healthy lunch and found this place on Yelp. Their bento lunch boxes were simple home style meals packed in stylish little wooden boxes. With veggies, meat and brown rice it really hit the spot! I will definitely be back here. read more

Lunch boxes and mung bean pastry!!

Great Nian Gao to celebrate Chinese New Year. Called the day before to pickup 8" pies for $14 each. Love the baked red bean, sesame seed, pine nut Nian Gao. read more

Heard many great things about A&J Bakery and decided to try it out after dinner at CA so. Yes, everything is a little pricey, but it's absolutely worth it. I have never had canola so good! Long lines at times. read more

I love love their lunch boxes. It is the perfect amount and is a taste of home cooked lunch. I l9ve the vegetarian vermicelli but it is not always available. Also love the little radish cakes and variety of pastries. The front service lady is also really nice!!! read more

great food, a lot of nice thing make like home. bento boxes are always delicious.

This is a hidden gem of a store. I mainly come here for the bento. Last time I checked, I think it was $7-$8 a pop. Not too shabby, eh? I love having different dishes all packed into one lunch. It's the one surprise of my day I look forward to. The contents it holds vary from day to day though, so you might want to check with them to see if it is to your liking. But there are a number of things in it, a veggie dish along with brown, fried rice, or white rice, and chicken leg as the main dish, etc. (this was just an example based on what I had). Upon entering the store, I think you'll be surprised at how small and empty it actually looks. When I last checked, all the food they have is listed on the wall..... in Chinese (here, I was so very out of luck). The store owners know English to an extent, so feel free to ask what else they have. Please don't be offended, this is advice for those who can't read Chinese or speak mandarin, like myself. Everything suggested above, I have done each, if not every time that I have gone. I will admit, it is slightly difficult. I speak Cantonese and English. Many years of Mandarin couldn't help, but in the end, the food is worth it. The owner told me she would put up the English translations of the food items, just for me, next time. That's sweet, ain't it? The little mochi cakes are cooked perfectly and not overly sweet too me, if mochi is your thing. If it is Chinese New Year's or a special occasion like so, they have special items. They also have Chinese tamales with different kinds of fillings, like pork, vegetarian, and so forth running at $3 each. There's more types of food they serve. I'm just pretty sure I haven't figured out what it's called just yet. Let me know what they are T^T Next to the front desk, they also have a fridge, in case you're feeling thirsty. Before I forget, it is CASH ONLY. Sorry, guys. Happy munching :D read more

this bakery is overly sboiled. the people who are working there have no manner and unprofessional! they don't even care to greet with customers! I am totally lost my interest on any stuffs they serving there cause they have no idea of servicing! read more