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    4.2 (132 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Now with JJ bakery gone, one of the few places left to get Asian style cakes. Call in advance to place order. Usually 2-3 days in advance is a good rule of thumbs. The cakes themselves are really good (IMO even better than JJ's and Elvin's. Definitely a more reasonable price point). They do close earlier than most bakeries though so set your pickup time accordingly. Very much a grab and go. It's street parking only. In a pinch, there's always paid parking behind the old bank of hawaii if you fail to find street ones. There are some seats to eat inside and they also sell drinks but I don't think they allow outside food. Pastries are reasonably priced and delicious. Soft, fluffy, and not too sweet. Honestly the best on the island (even better than Sing Cheung Yuan and Royal Kitchen). It's where all the locals go. Service is as expected in Chinatown (don't expect smiles, warm greetings, friendly intonations, or patience). But there's how you know it's legit It's a no nonsense place where it's all about good food and getting through all their customers. Definitely worth coming out to support a local shop and is a solid staple in the Chinese community. There's reviews complaining about the credit card troubles. A word of advice, if you're going anyway in Chinatown, it's always a good idea to bring cash. Even if they offer credit card, I choose to pay cash just to help out these mom and pop stores with the transaction fees.

    Stanley C.

    So disappointed. Like other reviewers have said, their baked Char Siu Bao used to be among the best with nice chunky pork filling, with little or no artificial coloring. But the last two times I bought from them this year, the latest being this past Sunday, 4/20, I found the filling to not be chunks of pork but what looked like GROUND pork. Hopefully this is just a temporary change, but like I said, the filling was like this the last two times I bought from them. The bread is still very good, but that ground pork filling just doesn't do it for me. Their baked bao WAS better than Sing Cheong Yuan, just down the street, but now, it's back to SCY for me.

    Jasmine J.

    I always stop here for the baked red bean buns (since Sing Cheong Yuan stopped making theirs) and some red bean donuts rolled in sugar (like a malasada). Price points are the best in the area at $2 a pop with good quality red bean filling. Saw an open tray to the right of the register with blueberry cream cheese scones cooling. Asked if they sell these too, got an affirmative, and at a decent price. Snagged one and decided to eat it now..let me tell you all, their scones are a revelation! I happened to have a Diamond Head Grill and Market/Bakery's blueberry cream cheese scone two nights prior, and damn - Bread House's version just knocks it out of the park!!!! The scone is not too bready or heavy, crumbles just right, has large blueberries that pop with a sweetly mellow and tart flavor, a generous middle layer of cream cheese through the scones, and has just the slightest crunchy crust at the outer corners. It isn't too small, and not too large. This scone is also fresh and light, and cheaper than the DHG one. DHG has gotten really lazy about making their scones with one dollop of cream cheese, super bready and buttery dough that's tasting more like a muffin with maybe 2 blueberries max. If I didn't care about eating a balanced diet, I'd have these scones every day!! Such a great find.

    Love the Baked Char Siu Manapua's
    Ramfis B.

    There are two items at The Bread House located in Chinatown that gets me all weak in the knees and that's all thanks to the Mayor of Chinatown also known as the Ambassador of Yelp Paul C :) The funniest thing is that I haven't even set foot in this place but know this place all to well because whenever I meet up with the Mayor of Chinatown and other good friends I have met throughout the years from Yelp he always gives me some Baked Char Siu Manapua and Almond Sticks to eat the next day and will last us the Whole Week. Everyone talks about Sing Cheong Yuan's and Royal Kitchen's Baked Char Siu Manapua but let me tell you don't sleep on the Baked Char Siu from The Bread House. The Bun is Pillowy Soft and very tasty and the Char Siu Filling is Nice and Chunky and not Red like most places have their filling. Now I can see why their Bread is so popular here at The Bread House. And another must get here at TBH is The Almond Stick. No words can describe how sinfully delicious these are. Light,Flakey, not overly Sweet is how to describe The Almond Stick. But eating this takes a lot of skill because it's a hot mess trying to eat it but it's so darn good judt make sure you eat it with the plastic bag so you eat all the flaky puff pastry with Slivered Almonds at the bottom of the bag...LOL If you are ever in Chinatown definitely give this place a try. What a dynamic duo these two items are. all thanks to Paul C

    Deborah P.

    Thank you fellow yelper Paul C. For always going down here and getting all different kind of pastries for us to try when he brings it to our yelp get togethers. But he is correct you have to go early to get the good stuff like their banana bread. Went today but a little later like 11:30 or so and yup the bread was sold out. So I got their coconut cream bun. It was moist and you can taste the coconut on the top. You can go crazy looking at all different pastries and different kind of buns like (hot dog bun, char siu bun, curry fry bun etc). Its a place where its probably well known for the people who always shop in chinatown for vegetables and fruit and meats, fish. Try their pastries and buns if in chinatown. You won't regret it.

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    Gabriel P.

    My wife picked up a coconut bun for our snack. The bun was soft and a little gummy. The the cream filling was lite. The coconut taste came from the. bun and the sprinkle of coconut on top. I would buy it again We have Paul C . to thank. He gave us a mini loaf of banana bread which was very similar to the taste and texture of what I make. Actually that's what my wife went in to get. They ran out so to early. Enjoy

    MMmmmmm almond stick!
    Mikey H.

    I was looking for a bakery and Bread House came up. Reading through the reviews, the Almond Stick kept coming up, so I had to try it. Scored parking in front, and if I was hungrier, I would've gotten some pork hash from Sing Cheong. Entered BH, and I heard a friendly hello. Couldn't find the almond stick, and then I saw she was wrapping them. I said I'd like one please. He: (inaudible)...40.. I gave him $2. He: $6.40 Oh, okay...gave him $7, and the friendly woman gave me my bag. So I guess they are only sold as 5 sticks. Which maybe he said...I don't know. Anyway, they are delicious! And they stay crispy after a few days. Some places, the crispy pastries get soft, but these were great! I agree with Terry K. that the service was a bit rude, but the woman was nice. Definitely look past the guy and just get your stuff and go.

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    Bryan G.

    Coconut tart. And Dan tan,custard flaky and crunchy.Good for breakfast and they have baked bread. A diamond in the rough in Chinatown . Good service and clean bakery.

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    Nadine C.

    Baked goods in Honolulu's Chinatown... I have been to this Bakery so many times! It consistently has high quality, good looking, reasonably priced items. It's time for a review... PARKING: metered street parking is free on Sundays and holidays. There are municipal parking lots nearby SERVICE: friendly and efficient. The pleasant female cashier thanked me for my business and said that she looked forward to seeing me again soon ENVIRONMENT: the door is open and I can feel some air conditioning inside the bright, clean shop. Everything is neatly labeled and priced. Grab a tray, place a sheet of waxed paper on it, get a pair of tongs, and help yourself. The cashier will bag each item separately and place your purchase in a brown paper bag. FOOD: there's too many to mention. Examples are custards, sponge cakes, savory buns, Cha siu bao (bbq pork bun), scones, tarts, and cheesecakes. Try 'em all! Life is short and unpredictable. Gotta enjoy a treat once in awhile!

    Lika G.

    This space is your typical Chinese self serve bread/donut shop they are famous for their Japanese cakes but I don't care for those. My favorites are the milk bread pineapple bread so many to choose from it's hard to say what I like best. Stop by if ur in the neighborhood there may be something you want there. Shop is small limited street parking

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    Their custard tart and raisin bread stick is what I normally go for. Reasonably priced without breaking the bank

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    Delicious bread. Opens at 630 am. But all pastries don't come out until 645. Worth the wait!

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    4.8
    (395 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    MOSA! was a complete sleeper. I walked in skeptical. The menu looked a little rough, the area…read moreoutside isn't exactly charming and when the bill came out to around $34 for three minis, I had that immediate tourist price reaction of, "Come on." Then we ate it. And honestly, it was worth every penny. The ice cream was excellent. Kona coffee, ube, vanilla, chocolate chip cookie dough, strawberry, everything we tried worked. But the thing that made it special was the texture. The shaved/crushed peanuts, the macadamia, the way it all came together with the ice cream and crepe. Simple idea, but done right. Rich, crunchy, cold, soft, sweet and somehow not heavy. The service was the other surprise. The girls working that night were incredible. Warm, patient and genuinely sweet with my kids. They walked us through flavors, helped us figure out what to order and made the whole thing feel fun instead of transactional. My son loved watching the peanuts get shaved and the Super Smash Bros. setup was such a random, perfect touch. It gave the place personality. I came in thinking this was going to be overpriced dessert. I left thinking it was one of the best things we ate on the trip. Five stars. No notes. I'll absolutely be back.

    Husband got this and said it's a 10/10 and to write a review for them! I'm not a fan of peanut…read morebutter or nuts but I trust that if he saying it's good, then it's good! If you look at the right side of the building you can see a tv, they let you play ninetendo gaming that you can play

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    Mosa wrap with 3 flavors and strawberries on top
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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    4.4
    (895 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

    Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

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    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026
    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026
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    1/2 dozen malasada
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    Jejubing Dessert Cafe

    4.4
    (706 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Situated right off the parking lot before entering the Ala Moana food court. We skipped it at first…read morethen decided to try it after everyone was done eating inside. On the way back to the car we saw it again and decided to try the Strawberry Bingsu. Our party shared the bowl and loved it so much we decided to also try the Mango Bingsu. It was the perfect amount of fruits and sweetness to cool us down in the muggy afternoon weather. Good service. Clean dining area. Cute decor. Wish we had more time to try other desserts but we will definitely visit again when we're back in town!

    Good: Ordering is easy using a kiosk which provided clear instructions to the user. Quick service,…read moreeven near closing. At 8:30 pm, the place was packed, which is a great sign. Standard generous portion for a bingsu location, notably generous for an Ala Moana location. The location itself was free of insects despite being on a ground floor location with sugary desserts everywhere. Meh: The $14 (including 15% tip) dessert tasted too light and ice-like and appeared more translucent (rather than opaque white) than expected, leading me to think the milk was watered down, which may be how the establishment can make up the cost for the portion size while maintaining a spot in Ala Moana, especially given milk prices in Hawai'i, even if you're buying from Costco or direct from farmers. Also, tables were not cleaned after each party departed; that transparent puddle on your table might not be condensation and may instead be drool drops from the toddler who sat there before you. Overall: Good (not outstanding) experience. Knocked off 2 stars for combination of suspected diluted milk + unclean tables.

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    Injeolmi Bingsu
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    Mango sans the almonds
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    Cha To Gelato Zen

    4.6
    (173 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Love this cute classy cafe with its authentic Japanese dessert and tea selection unlike anywhere…read moreelse I've been to in Hawaii. They have an interesting selection of Japanese flavored gelato including miso, black sesame, Kinako, azuki and green tea of course. There was a Yuzu ginger gelato which is more of a sorbet too. You can get traditional accompaniments like shiratama (mochi) and azuki (beans) . I only wish they had more non dairy options for us lactose intolerants. My friend got a Matcha latte which she really liked. Another friend got Kinako gelato with mochi topped with chocolate sauce that paired perfectly! I would take Lactaid to eat this! Teas: -Kabusecha kara which had a bitter umami profile . It started out nice and mellow and turned bitter at the end. Love how they give you the percentage of caffeine. -The Kansaku was a nice mild tea that our server Nana explained must be served at a lower temperature to allow the hand rolled leaves to steep properly . So if you like piping hot tea, don't choose this. -They also have traditional whisked matcha if you want an extra boost of caffeine and antioxidants! Potent! Everything is beautifully served in hand crafted ceramic dishes and presented on wooden boards with a simple flower. You feel like you're in a cozy cafe in Japan. They are open till 10:00 on weekdays and till midnight on weekends Thursday - Saturday . Love that you can find a late night place to drink good quality tea, but they can add alcohol if you want too! Nana and Kai were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful servers. The owner was next door at his other business, the very popular Andria Ibushi so we did not get to meet him. Next time!

    4 stars only because parking is kinda terrible, especially on busy weekends…read more love the diagrams about the different teas and flavors. really helps you choose the best tea for what youre feeling. fun gelato flavors, but i was boring and picked a normie one (azuki) lol combo is totally worth it, tea + monaka with gelato mochi balls & azuki def a relaxing spot, though not many seats on some nights they have a bartender so you can get match cocktails. unfortunately the night we went, they didnt have that worker =( will have to try again

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    Inside seating
    Tea leaves with some shoyu topping
    Tea leaves with some shoyu topping
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