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    Arai Pastry

    4.5 (180 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Desserts
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Amy F.

    Recommend: yes! Service: they're kind and quick. Talented people making cakes and bread. Ambience: it's clean and simple inside Price: overall ok pricing. They used to have great prices before inflation. This is definitely one of my favorite bakery. I been coming here for several years when I want cake. I love, love, love their strawberry cake. And it's their most popular too. Because of inflation, I would only get a whole cake only certain occasions. Their prices have gone up so it's hard to commit to paying $40 for a 6 inch cake that feeds 6 people. That's about $6.67 per slice. Might be cheaper to buy it by slices.

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    Sarah E.

    Another long time favorite of mine! Everything they offer is delicious! My favorite is their curry pan and green tea cake.

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    Elsie M.

    Used to love coming to this bakery when I attended ASU. Hadn't really been here in a few years since a little before the pandemic started and thought why not stop by to see if they still had some of my favorite items I used to love back in the day. Unfortunately, they no longer sell their deliciously refreshing cold noodle salad. However, they still had the other items I loved. So, this time I decided to get a loaf of raisin bread and three of the flan. Their raisin bread is still as good as I remember it, fresh and not too sweet or dry. I would say that their raisin bread is still in my top three best raisin breads I've had in Arizona. Their flan is also still delicious, light, fluffy and not too rich or sweet (if you know you know). The portion size of their flan is also generous for the price compared to other places. If you decide to try this place out, I do recommend coming early if you want certain items, like loaves of bread, as they do only put out small batches and may run out.

    Chocolate coronet
    Haneen O.

    We were in this shopping center and stopped by this bakery. They had an array of cakes and pastries to choose from, and I was on my way to meet another friend so I wanted something packaged and easy to transport. I bought two chocolate coronets, staff was friendly and helpful. Later, I gave my friend one and tried mine when I got home. The dough was soft and chewy, clearly fresh baked. The chocolate filling was light and smooth, and the pastry had the perfect balance of dough to filling. Delicious treat! Would love to return and try their cakes.

    Earl Grey Tea cake, ordered ahead of time! Six inch cake for $42.
    Vivian H.

    We love this place! Their Earl Grey Cake is fantastic! Not too sweet and the icing tastes just like Earl Grey tea! You can get a slice or order a cake ahead of time. We have ordered plenty of times from them and it takes a few days for them to make it. I believe this is a family owned place, so definitely support local! I also love their Curry Pan and they are really nice little snacks! Basically it is a breaded bun with curry stuffed inside. We come here often and this is one of our favorite dessert places in Phoenix!

    green tea, strawberry, earl grey cake slices
    Angela H.

    Hmmm. I checked this place out because of the glowing reviews, and I was a bit disappointed. This small bakery is tucked away in the corner of a small plaza, and it's bordered by a Japanese takeout and a Japanese grocery store. The selections are a bit limited but I didn't mind. I got a slice each of the green tea, strawberry, and earl grey cakes. I also liked that the staff members were very friendly, welcoming each customer in Japanese. Onto the food -- the cakes are very aesthetic-looking and pretty, but they ultimately fall flat in taste. The problem is that the cake itself is quite dry. It's not too sweet, but because it's dry, it fails to have a fluffy, spongy texture, which is something that I normally look forward to in Japanese-style cakes. The cream itself is ok, nothing particularly special. I would come back to try the pastries like the anpan and curry pan, but I don't think the cakes are my favorite. I would rather go to Cherry Blossom Cafe for pastries.

    Earl gray tea cake and chocolate cake
    Takako S.

    Small bakery next to a small Japanese grocery store found in Phoenix. Tried earl gray tea and chocolate cake. Airily sponge and real cream, not too sweet, remind Home. If I live in AZ, my birthday cake or any treats would come from here. Small batch and may run out, you should pick them up earlier the day is better.

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    Laura C.

    May 2022: Exquisite Earl Gray Cake - light delicious flavor. For $7, they could make this a bigger serving though. Lots of other goodies to try - glad I stopped off at a "new" bakery while in Tempe!

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    Noor A.

    So cute!! Cake slices are so fresh. Come early because they sell out of a good selection later in the day. Really nice staff!

    Carlin T.

    Tucked away in the corner of a small plaza, this bakery is worth the drive. Quality is a level above from many other neighborhood bakeries and the prices are not bad. I tried the earl grey cake and the green tea leches cake. I wouldn't call the latter a tres leches, but the flavor was oj point -just enough of green tea to taste it without overwhelming the palate. I would recommend this one over the earl grey, which was a too faint in flavor in my opinion. Both cakes, however, were baked and layered well. Can't wait to come back to try some more things!

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    Marie T.

    I like Japanese bakeries and was glad to find this place right next to Fujiya Market. When I entered the place, I was somewhat surprised to see the selection of the bakery items. They seem to be somewhat limited. It looked like they were preparing to bring more items. So it might be just a timing issue. I got my curry pan. It's typically deep fried but this was more a baked curry pan. It's probably healthier to bake than deep fry. Tasted good and I liked the curry filling.

    Pastry assortments - curry, chocolate, red bean

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    Amazing bakery, very kind owner. We loved the earl grey cake and cheesecake. They were not overly sweet.

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    Came in with my daughters to check out the place. Awesome pastries, cakes are delicious Will order birthday cake here.!

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    I stopped by with my sister yesterday for some pastries and a drink. We walked on in and there was…read morealready a customer being helped and someone else walked in right after us. The cashier was super friendly as she welcomed us in and took our order. We ordered one berry matcha and two croissants - one pistachio and one regular. It was already later in the day - close to their closing time so a lot of pastries were already sold out for the day. Both croissants were DELICIOUS. They were flakey, buttery, and super yummy. They also had a nice little crisp to them. The matcha really wasn't our favorite as it was too bitter and we couldn't taste the flavoring. There were a few tables outside with chairs. I cant wait to be back for some more croissants!

    Finally had the chance to get to Experiment coffee and pastry. They are only open Monday-Friday…read morewhich is a bummer as I usually venture to that side of town on weekends. They were located in an industrial warehouse type area. The inside is super small and no tables. Right when you enter they have all the pastries laid out. Cookies, croissants, breads, cinnamon rolls, lots of options. We ordered 2 lattes- a pumpkin pie and caramelized pistachio. We got a breakfast sandwich, cinnamon roll and cookie. The pastries and sandwich were all fabulous! Great flavor and freshly baked. The lattes were a bit watered down and not a super strong bean. I would definitely go back for the pastries if I happen to be in the area on a weekday again.

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    From the moment we walked in, my husband and I knew this place was special and would leave a…read morelasting impression on us. I am very gluten sensitive and wasn't sure what would be safe to order and it's very rare to begin with finding a place that advertises catering to such dietary restrictions. But Michelle -- the owner -- personally came over and took the time to guide me through the menu. Her warmth, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for accommodating gluten sensitivities immediately put me at ease. We both decided on the cinnamon roll, and honestly, it was the best pastry we've ever had. You can truly taste the difference in baked goods that are made fresh daily and never left sitting around -- the quality and care shine through in every bite. What meant the most to us was how Michelle came back to our table just to connect and chat. That kind of personal attention makes you feel less like a customer and more like part of the community. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Beg Bakery. This is the kind of small business that deserves to be celebrated and supported. We'll absolutely be back again and again as well as send all of our family and friends here!

    Great bakery for allergies! Bakery is butter, egg, and gluten free. Lots of variety of cupcakes,…read moremuffins, and sweets. When we got there they were freshly loading the cupcakes into the display area. The cupcakes are very dense. Great for sharing. It did cost about $6 a cupcake. Indoor seating available and nicely decorated with Christmas decor. Very friendly staff.

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