I love this place for Taiyaki. They recently added a meat and cheese one that's basically a…read morebun/dumpling in taiyaki form. It's brilliant. It's $1 more though. The sweet potato is a staple and it's not too sweet for the perfectly balanced taiyaki. Places like Somi Somi don't have sweet potato, so I always get it here. I love making the trip here when I'm in the area, they have a good variety of fillings, they're polite and fast, and I can browse the HMart while I'm waiting.

This location of Deli Manjoo is located in H-Mart. These manjoos are cute little pastries with…read morefillings. They also sell taiyakis here that are bigger. The manjoos were 7 for $7 or 15 for $14. I was sharing with my boyfriend and these pastries are gone in a bite, so we went with 15. You shoud bring cash or they have a $0.50 fee on credit card paymenys under $15. A bit pricey for how tiny the snack is. To my surprised they were individually packaged and this location had multiple flavors compared to the locations I've been to prior. They were individually wrapped and premade, not as fresh as what I have had prior. We got 2 of the walnuts, 2 redbean filling, 2 chocolate looking ones, and the rest in original custard. The others were fun to try but the custard is my favorite. A nice snack if I'm already at this H-Mart picking up groceries but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. I like the locations that sell them fresh, when they're warm and tasty. The taiyakis are made fresh to order but it's a bigger pastry.

Picked up a dozen mochi donuts and tried Korean corn dogs for the first time…read more Corn dogs were surprisingly good! Took me so long to give them a try because I'm not huge on corn dogs. But these are delicious! Outside is super crunchy, and the texture of the inside is nice and chewy. So different from regular American corn dogs. I'm assuming it's the same Mochi batter they use for their donuts. The sausage is also very flavorful and juicy. Honey mustard is sooo good and addicting! Mochi donuts here are also great! Loved the coffee flavored one. Light, fluffy & chewy texture. Craving it right now as I write about it. Service was great! Lovely girl working the front and back that day. She was so sweet and bubbly. I'm definitely coming back!

Mochi nut doesn't advertise their donuts are gluten-free, but guess what they are! They are made of…read morerice flour! The donut is chewy and has the most perfect amount of sweetness! I can't wait to go back and try the other flavors!

Dropped by on a Wednesday night around 5:30pm. It was empty and no customers were inside…read more I decided to get the scallion oil noodles, a sausage, and a sweet soy milk. To be honest, the noodles were pretty salty for me, but my dad really enjoyed it. It was very flavorful and had lots of scallion oil flavor! The sausage was just a grilled Taiwanese sausage, my favorite. I wish they would give some garlic with it. And their iced sweet soy milk is my favorite.

Came by on a week night to check this place out. Ordered Signature Mixed Noodle and Spicy Noodle…read moreSalad to go. The Signature Mixed Noodle has a scallion and soy sauce taste, and it comes with plenty of thick and chewy round noodles. The Spicy Noodle Salad comes with a similar type of thick/round chewy noodles as the signature mixed noodle, but instead of soy sauce flavoring, it comes with a spicy (just slightly) chili and sesame oil sauce. This noodle also includes corn kernels and slices of iceberg lettuce as toppings. Again, plenty of noodles included in each serving as well. This is a very refreshing noodle to be eaten on a hot summer day! Great value considering the portion and taste. Parking wise, there are plenty of spaces as It is located within the Super Hmart plaza. Check it out when in the area. Also want to highlight the great service received as I came by the restaurant about 5-10min before closing. The staff was already in the process of closing, but when she saw me walked in, she was readily available to take my order and I was able to get my order after the closing hour. Definitely worth coming back to try their other dishes/wraps! Come and support our local small businesses.

I came to charge my car and decided to give this tea spot a try because it looked incredibly busy…read more My thought was, it must be good, right? Luckily, I was right. I ordered the half sweet matcha with oat milk, and it was delicious. The portion size was generous, and despite how busy they were, my drink came out surprisingly fast. I loved that you can order from a touchscreen kiosk and easily customize your drink with all the available add ins. The menu is huge, but the digital ordering system makes it easy to browse and see all your options. The location itself is small with minimal seating, but it has a cute atmosphere and a great vibe. Overall, a solid spot for tea and matcha lovers, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

Convenient and Customizable -- A Solid Go-To My all-time…read morefavorite boba spot was Sunright Tea Studio, but unfortunately it's closed down, so I've been on the lookout for a replacement -- and this place has become my current go-to. What I love most here is the ordering experience. There are multiple large touchscreens where you can fully customize your drink -- sugar level, ice level, add-ons, substitutions, you name it. I almost always go for zero sugar, and the fact that I can do that easily is a huge plus for me. It's the kind of flexibility that modern boba shops should all offer. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable, which is refreshing compared to some other spots in the area. Is it the most amazing boba I've ever had? Honestly, no -- but the ability to build your drink exactly the way you want it more than makes up for it. There's also a large display screen showing order status, so you always know when your drink is ready. It's a small touch, but it makes the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free. I'll be real though -- I probably drink more coffee from the Starbucks across the street than boba from here. At the end of the day, coffee feels like the healthier daily habit. But when I'm in the mood for something different, this place is where I'll be.

Such a cute little bakery in Rowland Heights!…read more The coffee buns are super fresh, soft, and fluffy, with that delicious crispy coffee topping. They bake them fresh multiple times throughout the day, and you can definitely tell. I also love that they have several different flavors, so there's something for everyone. I really enjoyed their Matcha Frappuccino too! Just know that it's more like a matcha smoothie than a traditional matcha latte. Don't expect a super strong or intense matcha flavor--it's creamy, refreshing, and still really good! My teenage daughter really liked it too, and she normally doesn't like matcha when the flavor is too strong. And surprisingly, one of my favorite things was the pineapple soft serve! It totally satisfied my Dole Whip craving without having to make a trip to Disneyland. Between the fresh coffee buns, drinks, soft serve, bingsu, and scones, there's a lot to choose from. Definitely a fun little spot to check out in Rowland Heights!

This spot has been my after lunch dessert place! We finally got to try their coffee buns the last…read moretrip and they were sooo good. They are made fresh daily and my only regret is not coming sooner so I could have bought more. We also tried their croffle (croissant waffle) which was a nice hot treat as well. They serve pineapple soft serve here which is my son's favorite and they also have milk soft serve! Will definitely be back next time I get my sushi fix next door.

3.5 if I could. My friend(s) and I come here for their…read morematcha, which is really good, but they changed it to a single size. Why? Also, I miss the matcha Tokyo roll; it was really good. I don't know why they're changing it- whether it's due to popularity or what- but a heads-up would be nice for customers.

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon for a quick drink. The line was long but moved very quickly…read more They surprisingly had a lot of pastries still even though it was already noon. There's not a lot of seating so be prepared to either get the goodies to go or share the large tables with other people. I ordered the matcha cruffin and the banana pudding matcha. The matcha is really good, not too milky or watered down! The cruffin was incredible, light fluffy cream in the inside and flaky crust on the outside. The matcha powder on the top was nice too. If I am ever in the area I will be coming back here!

Tapiochi is definitely the highlight of this boba shop! Super tender chewy jelly, have to try the…read morebrown sugar one. The black tea tapiochi doesn't really have any flavor but the brown sugar tapiochi has the distinct roasted taste, which adds more character to the popcorn milk tea. So I got the popcorn milk tea and I feel like that's the only thing I only want from them now. It's a strong toasty tea blend with rich creamy buttery popcorn flavor, tastes just like a cereal milk or almost like a corn milk! A small but cozy hangout spot with some minimal aesthetic decors, it was half packed with teens and adults around 8pm on a Sunday but plenty parking outside. Service was fast and nice. Only complain I have is that this small cup of drink does not really worth $9 to me. They do have some other interesting teas but the price is just little shocking to me.

The tapiochi is the highlight of Torotea!…read more The Popcorn Milktea with brown sugar tapiochi was not my favorite, as I don't favor the taste of the popcorn. The tapiochi added a nice texture to the drink. 3/10 The Matcha Einspanner is very good, although I wish it was a little creamier and a little sweeter to balance out the strength of the matcha. 8/10 The Creme Brulee IceMilk with brown sugar tapiochi is one of my favorite drinks to get! The creme brulee top is super tasty, and goes super well with the tapiochi. It can definitely be a little sweet, so you might want to adjust the sweetness. 9/10 The Osmanthus Citrus Refresher is my all-time favorite drink! The osmanthus flavor is so refreshing in the hotter months, and the citrus adds a nice touch to the tea. 10/10 The staff at all of the Torotea locations are super friendly, and are always willing to give recommendations. The interior is super cute, with a minimalist cave-like design.

My mom kept talking about this bakery, so for her birthday last Friday, I got her a cake and some…read morepastries from here. The peach jasmine matcha cake ($60) was a bit pricey, but completely worth the money. My parents and grandma loved it, and it really was not sweet at all. Also, it was decorated beautifully! I also got 2 small durian cakes for my mom and grandma to try. They really loved it, and the bottom base was made of chocolate rice crispies (?) and was so delicious. I also got some other bread to try: the bbq pork bun, the potato and ham bun, and a japanese bread loaf. I will definitely come back to try the other cakes!

This cute cafe is located inside a busy plaza. It's located right at the corner so it's easy to…read morefind. The interior was pretty spacious and they had many options. We decided on banana bread, sweet potato, and sweet bread. We actually came to try their cakes so we got a slice of their chocolate mousse and matcha crepe chiffon cake. The only disappointment was the service. We waited in line to ask for the cake slices and the lady assisting us was not very nice and seemed to be rushing us. No greeting and very impatient. Today is a Saturday afternoon and there was only one other customer in there with us. I would understand if there was a long line. Here are my ratings for the items we got: Sweet bread (dry) 5/10, banana bread (so good!)10/10, sweet potato 7/10, chocolate mousse cake (sweet) 8/10, and matcha crepe (dry/rubbery) 5/10.

Needed a place to get some work day and Outpost Coffee really came in clutch…read more There were plenty of parking available in a plaza which is shared with other businesses. I went on a weekday before noon and had no issues with finding a spot. For ordering, they had a kiosk inside with pictures for reference as well. It does accept American Express. After ordering, it only took a few minutes before it was ready. As for the atmosphere, there were a few other people, but they were mindful of noise. The music was also moderate, so I was able to focus without any earphones. There was plenty of seating from the center table to seating at the wall and even window seats. There were outlets available near seatings at the wall. There was also free WiFi as well. At first it indicated you would only have WiFi access for 1 hour. However, after the hour, I reconnected and it refreshed the timer. For my coffee, I decided to get an iced Dalgona latte. They provided many pieces of Dalgona. I did ask to get this at regular sweetness and ice. Overall, after the Dalgona dissolved with the ice, it felt like a good amount of sweetness. It was decent, but I've come back to try other drinks!

Apparently all locations of the Mugs have been bought out and rebranded. The location in DB is now…read morerebranded as Outpost Coffee. It appears that they are still in their transition phase as there are still signs of "the Mugs" throughout, including the same menu and company info poster. I got the Banana Caramel latte and it is so good! Slight sweet banana flavor but doesn't overpower the espresso so it still tastes like a coffee drink. Plenty of seating for working and just hanging out. Parking is plentiful, staff is nice, just wish the noise of the refrigerator case wasn't so loud so I could enjoy the background music.

We came here after dinner in the plaza looking for a good dessert, and boy, were we surprised and…read moredelighted to find the flavors that we did at this ice cream shop! I am a huge fan of the king of fruits (durian), and this place had creamy durian ice cream! Other interesting flavors included honey lavender, black sesame, lychee love and hibiscus dragon fruit. I opted to get a half scoop with two flavors: durian and honey lavender. Both were delicious. Afterwards, we opted to buy a pint of the durian to take home to continue enjoying more of it! I've finally found a place that has my favorite ice cream flavor. This place will definitely be on my rotation of dessert places to go to!!!

Came here after having dinner nearby…read more This shop is located in the Yes Shopping Plaza. Although lots of parking here, it can be difficult to find a spot. Ambiance: 5/5 - Pretty interior. Service: 5/5 - After picking out our flavors, got our ice cream pretty quick. Food: 5/5 - I got the Mango Sticky Rice with the Puppy design. Tastes good as it looks. It was Dang Good.