Cute bakery inside Mitsuwa market on Paularino. We got there around 10:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and it wasn't crowded at all. The bakery is in a little corner inside the market. They have everything from sweet, savory, creamy: pastries, breads, drinks, sandwiches, etc. I got the tuna and egg salad sandwich, and it was good: 5/5. The an donut was great. I wish they had walnut pieces inside the red bean, but the soft donut part of it was excellent--better than Cream Pan and Korean bakery ones that I have tried. Yes, I said it: 4.8/5. The strawberry cheesecake danish's filling was to die for. You can seriously taste the quality: 5/5. I bought some other items but haven't eaten them yet. I also bought some for friends. They have white boxes if you let them know you want them packaged nicely; whereas, I didn't care how mine were packaged since we were going to eat them right away at home. Next time, I can't wait to try the curry pan and other pastries. I didn't get any of the drinks because of some of the reviews veering me away from them. It came out to be pretty pricey, so if you're in the mood to splurge on your quality pastries, I highly recommend. You can get rewards through the Clover app as well. Quality of pastries - 6/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5 Quantity of items - 5/5 Prices - 5/5 (pricey, but you get what you pay for, here) read more

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The bakery is located within Mitsuwa. I didn't have any baked goods as I had breakfast beforehand. I only had the coffee jelly milk. The jelly was good, and there was a lot of it. I wish there was more liquid though. read more

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Top picks: Strawberry Cheesecake Danish & Spicy Curry Donut. An absolute must whenever I'm here. My boyfriend loves their strawberry cheesecake Danish pastries, but my recent favorites have been the Almond Danish and spicy curry donut. The curry packs some heat, which was surprising because I feel most "spicy" Japanese dishes are relatively mild for my taste buds. Other items that I like, but haven't had a ton of repeats have been the custard pudding, bavarian chocolate, mixed fruit tart and red bean cream bun. It's not because they weren't good, but I had my eyes on the strawberry danishes. They always sell out if you come later in the day. However, I think I may try to venture out of my norm on my next visit. read more

3/24/2022 An & Fresh Cream Danish This pastry had red bean and fresh whipped cream with matcha powder dusted on top. Immediately, you get the Japanese matcha flavor, then the fresh whipped cream. Not a lot of red bean in it compared to the bread and fresh whipped cream. This was good and if I'm craving red bean and fresh whipped cream pastry, this is what I'm getting. The matcha powder was unnecessary in my opinion, but I guess it brings another layered flavor to it. Strawberry Cheesecake Danish **Favorite! You get the layers like a croissant, then the light, tangy cream cheese, vanilla custard with the strawberry coulis and sweet, fresh strawberries on top. As you can see in the picture, there is a lot of cream. Overall a moist pastry due to the fillings. Straight from the fridge, so it was cold, but I liked it. Delicious and wished I bought one more! EDIT: Still tastes amazing for 2 days in the refrigerator. So get more! :) Cream Puff The choux pastry was super dry and cracked as you bit into it. However, the cream inside was really good! There was fresh whipped cream and custard cream together. Nagomi Cake House does an amazing cream puff! Spicy Curry Donut The outer spices, think it was Shichimi Togarashi. I liked the spices on top of the donut. The donut was filled with spicy curry. It was spicy, so if you're getting it for breakfast, get ready for some heat! It had some vegetables in it too. Overall, mushy in texture and it was served cold from their bakery deli refrigerator, so it is served cold. Don't love it cold. I think room temperature or slightly warmed up would be better. Personally, it wasn't very good. Wouldn't recommend. Love Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe's Spicy Curry Pan. Soft Pudding ** Favorite! This was my favorite! Soft, jiggly, creamy vanilla flan-like texture with a buttery caramel on the bottom. Lightly sweet overall and it was gone just like that! Strawberry Au Lait (Seasonal drink) ** Must-Try! Fresh strawberry milk. It was lightly sweetened and you can see ground up strawberry bits and seeds on the bottom, however due to the added sugar, it did taste slightly superficial. Overall I loved it! TIP: Got here on a Wednesday before 12:00pm. So get here early if you want to try all their pastries because they sell out quick! read more

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The bakery is always bustling, especially on weekends. I wish you could just grab the bread and pay at Mitsuwa's checkout counter. There's no clear sign where you have to queue to pay. They usually only have 2 people behind the counter and then there are some customers who are really chatty or ask the workers a gazillion questions. Their raisin bread and soft French bread are really yummy. The pastries as well but I think the strawberry croissants are way too big and a tad too expensive. read more

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I love their coffee jelly milk here, its basically a milk coffee but in jelly form, love from the first sip. They also have bake goods here that I thought were decent, nothing too special about the bread but the drinks are delicious. I also had the strawberry au lait that was really good too. But definitely try the coffee milk. read more

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Was trying to order a cake for a birthday but instead got awful customer service on the phone. The asian lady who answered me was rude and not willing to help. She wouldn't take my order even though i told her the website wasn't showing up what i wanted to order. She says " I don't know why you're saying that if everyone else orders online they don't say it doesn't work"... I didn't know there couldn't be days where the website was acting up lol. Plain rude. read more

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Hamada-ya is a good place for Japanese bakery goods if you are in the area. There are unique pastries that you may not be able to find elsewhere, but I wouldn't say that there is anything special where you'd have to go out of your way to come into Mitsuwa during crazy rush hours when there's no parking. read more

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First time trying strawberry croissants from this place which is located inside of Mitsuwa. Normally for strawberry croissants I would go to Cream Pan. Decided to give this place a try and see what the difference was. For one the croissants were actually a lot bigger sand crispier. It's actually in the shape of a croissant than a triangle turnover. I really like the cream filling. It reminds me of birthday cake frosting. It's really light and subtle sweetness. The one from Cream Pan is almost like a pudding vanilla cream. Now onto the strawberries. It's a bit too tart! It looks and tastes fresh but the sliced strawberries were on the sour end than sweet. Other than that everything else was good. Definitely a good snack or dessert option! Highly recommend trying them out of you're visiting this Mitsuwa or if you're in the area. read more

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The store is actually inside of the market not in the food court. Super friendly staff. He greeted us immediately and made our order quickly. Very decent price for amazing quality. The flavor is well balanced, not too sweet. No sit down area, so it's mainly a grab & go shop. Standard set up with some Japanese decors. Pretty nice! read more

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If you are ever in the Orange County area you need to stop by this bakery spot. It's located inside the Japanese Supermarket where the cashiers are to pay for your goods from the market. I'm amazed at how all the pastries that I had gotten were super delicious and flavorful. It tasted very similar to pastries that I had when I traveled to Japan and made me miss it even more. My favorite was the strawberry croissant it is filled with strawberries inside and the croissant was nice and crispy on the outside. It was well balanced and that's why I do enjoy Japanese desserts more often than others. Also got the pudding which was nice and creamy! Overall this was my first time coming here but for sure not my last!! read more

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The bread is amazing, so yummy I would love to go there more often. I had the almond croissant and it was delicious

Definitely much more options than the Irvine location. Staff was super friendly and kind. The pastries are yummy and sweet without being overly decadent. High quality pastries for sure. We got the: 1) Cream Puffs: -I bought the last 4 of these and I'm so glad I did. -HUGE CREAM PUFFS. Stuffed to the brim with cream that had a custard like flavor. Not too sweet. -The exterior pastry is nice, flakey, and crumbly, dusted with powdered sugar and didn't have that styrofoamy texture that some cream puffs have. 2) Strawberry Cheese Tart: -Not too cheese and the tart part was much more solid than what you'd get for an egg tart. -The exterior was flaky and soft enough. -Good tart! 3) Boston Cream Donut: -Can't believe the best Boston Cream pastry we've ever had was from a Japanese bakery. -Chocolate icing was a nice thick layer and the cream was stuffed completely in side the donut. -Decadent, delicious. 4) Spicy Curry Pan: -This was less oily than the one I got at the Irvine location. -Lots of curry, liked the semi-chewiness of the bread, and lots of spice on top. -Can't go wrong with this. 5) Green Tea Cornet: -MADE WITH REAL MATCHA -Doesn't have the scathing sweetness some other matcha pastries have. -The slight bitterness of the matcha brought forth a nice strong green tea flavor that was uplifted by the subtle sweetness of the cornet. -Definitely one of my favs from what we got. 6) Coffee Jelly Caramel Milk: -Can never go wrong with this sweet, yummy drink from Hamadaya. 7) Strawberry Au Lait: -Made with real strawberries. Another simple, but yummy drink. 8) Jalapeno Cheese: -Almost forgot about this because I could only take a bite before my brother devoured it. -It's a nice croissant pastry with cheese on the inside. Has a nice subtle spiciness to it. Very good and less oily than similar pastries I've had at other bakeries. We also got the strawberry fromage, but my bro's GF took it and we didn't get a chance to try. I'm sure it was good too! All of this was around $40, not bad to try some great quality baked goods! Will definitely come back for more cornets! read more

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As good as pastries in Japan or Europe, found inside the Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa. I wish my European friends who complain about how bad american pastries are could try hamada-ya. The cream cornet was a masterpiece and I don't like sweets that much. Crispy, buttery layers and a nice mild cream filling not too sweet. My wife and I loved this and would come back just to eat it. Tuna bun was also excellent, savory with well baked bun and great tuna, corn, and mayo filling. Super good! They also serve coffee, it's a great stop while shopping at Mitsuwa. read more

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Several years ago, my partner took me here when we were in the area running calls as EMTs. Since today was the last day of my clinical rotation in the area, I swung by Mitsuwa to grab some groceries. I figured I'd come to Hamada-ya for two pastries just for old times sake. I picked up the curry pan and the Green Tea Cornet. I love matcha anything and I remember him letting me try the curry pan a long time ago and LOVING it. I ate the curry pan before I even made it to the freeway! It was SO delicious. The perfect amount of curry, semi-chewy dough, and enough to be a satisfactory snack. The green tea cornet is great if you are not craving something sweet. I, however, really wanted something sweet so I was slightly taken aback by the taste and flavor. I would, however, get it again as a great breakfast item! read more

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I was looking for a snack after making a return to Macy's and Hamada-ya Bakery came up in the Yelp suggestions. I hadn't been to Mitsuwa Marketplace in years so I went to walk around and see how the place had changed. I had no problem finding a parking space in the late afternoon at around 4:30 p.m. I was greeted by the young man as soon as he was done serving his customer. I picked out the green tea coronet, the apple custard cake, and 2 spicy curry buns which have a beef filling. I asked him what the popular items were and he told me that it would be the strawberry croissant, the Boston cream donut, and the spicy curry buns. He packed my items nicely in a small box. The apple custard cake is soft like a pillow. The custard is whipped smooth. The piece of cake is topped with a slice of baked apple and a teaspoon of cream and is not overly sweet. I see that they also have drinks. I should get one next time to have with the baked goods. read more

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I originally wanted the Coffee Jelly Milk but they only have whole milk so I ordered the Coffee Jelly Mocha instead. It was good, not strong though. I would buy again read more

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Date of visit: Jan 1, 2021 I like it. I tried the raisin croissant and I thought it's pretty good. I ate it right away in the car but if I had access to a toaster oven I'm sure it's gonna be a 5-star. Will be back to try their other pastries/breads soon. Recommended! read more

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Super little bakery inside the Mitsuwa grocery store and staff are very friendly. I tried the almond Danish ($3.95) today and it was so tasty. Flakey and crispy but delightfully light and soft on the inside with gorgeous crunchy almond topping. Loved the combination of different textures. They have some coffee and tea drinks here but not a very wide array as they focus primarily on the baked goodies. Looking forward to trying some of their other offerings. They used to have this phenomenal pear custard Danish that I wish they would bring back! read more

I love the bakery here. Every time I've enjoy their dessert. But yesterday I was very upset with the women in the front. She was so mean. She didn't smile with any customer and was so rude. I wish they can find friendlier clerks. Bad customer service makes me not want to come back no matter how good the product. read more

Hamada-ya is located in a supermarket off to the corner. So cute! I got the milk jelly coffee and oh my!!!! At first glance i was very scared that it would taste so much like milk and nothing else, boy was I wrong!!! Not only does it have just a hint of milk but the coffee flavor in the jelly is amazing! We came here maybe around 3pm and i got the last one. I doubt they restock after they sell the last one. But i could be wrong. Definitely worth a try and service was nice as well. read more

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This is my favorite chocolate croissant. It's made really well. It many layers and is very flakie. The chocolate is very rich and is more of a darker chocolate. The pastry manages to be both light and also rich which is why it's my favorite. I did not expect it to be so good and also the price is very reasonable. read more

This bakery is located inside Mitsuwa by the checkout area, and I always end up grabbing something from Hamada-ya whenever I shop at Mitsuwa just because it is so convenient. Out of everything I've tried from Hamada-ya, the coffee jelly drinks are my fave. The coffee jelly is strong; I can feel the caffeine even when I get coffee jelly milk. I always finish the beverage first and have jelly leftover no matter how hard I try to finish both at the same time, so I just add milk to my leftover coffee jelly and get two drinks from it :) Unfortunately I haven't tried anything from the bread and pastries section that is as impactful as the coffee jelly. Hamada-ya's mango croissant and aji-tama are pretty good, but they don't give me the urge to go back to get more. The crispy cream is okay but not memorable. I find the chocolate part of the chocolate dipped melon pan to be too sweet. I hope I'll find an item that will make me want to go back even when I don't need to shop at Mitsuwa, but in the meantime, I will keep getting my coffee jelly fix when I'm there to get groceries. read more

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There is a reason why the cream cornet is the number one selling pastry! A tender, flaky cone of puff pastry wrapped around fluffy vanilla cream. It's probably the best pastry cream I've ever had! The vanilla custard is folded with whipped cream making a pillowy cream that is rich yet not overwhelmingly saccharine. The location is situated in the grocery side of Mitsuwa, making it the perfect place to pick up a little sweet treat after exploring the extensive food court. read more

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Solid place for a Japanese pastries and coffee. Hamada-ya is a small bakery located inside Mitsuwa market place, there is no seating at the bakery so for eating there, you have to go to food court. There were a good amount of people when my BF and I came around 10 AM Sunday. We got the melon bread ($2.95), onion cheese bread ($3.95), wagyu curry bread ($6.95), small coffee ($2.10), and coffee jelly drink ($4.95). Onion cheese bread was fluffy, had good onion and garlic flavor, the melon bread was soft on the inside chewy on the outside. Wagyu curry bread was not with $7, had good curry flavor but was missing father wagyu. The regular coffee was not bad, pretty smooth with no bitterness. Coffee jelly drink tasted like straight up jelly milk, missing coffee flavor. A little pricy but great place for a pastry craving. read more

This is my favorite part of Mitsuwa! The little bakery in the corner has a nice array of sweet and savory treats. For sweets, I really like the Boston Cream Donut and for savory, I like to go for the potato or tuna melt croquettes! These are good fresh, but a little too soft for me - they will taste better crispy and reheated! Overall, a good and well priced bakery! read more

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i think for the most part everything we've had here is decent to good, hence the four stars, but the custard pudding they make here is 5* all the way on flavor and price light, airy, fluffy, eggy, soft custard cream, with a small serving of caramel syrup -- it ends up tasting like a great creme brûlée or flan, and for less than $4 it's a must get every time we eat at the food court so good, i'd buy a bucket full of it if i could! thank you for the wonderful desserts :) read more

I've been coming here quite often lately. It's a must stop for me whenever I'm at Mitsuwa Plaza. I don't think any item is exceptional but everything is solid and quality has been consistent. I like how everything tastes fresh and nothing is too sweet. I always get the thin-sliced Yutaka bread, chocolate muffins, and cranberry muffins. I also like the Green Tea Cornet. The green tea cream filling has a nice balance of bitter and sweet. I think for some people it may not be sweet enough, but it's just right for me. Mango Fromage was good too, although I thought the bread portion was little too doughy. It's located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace near the last cash register, just like the one in Torrance. read more

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This was my first time coming. I was very excited to try this place. I tried their most popular drink, their coffee jelly and I purchased a loaf of their bread. Unfortunately, if you are comparing to SF/Bay Area quality, this was a huge downer. The drink was good, but pretty mediocre. The bread's texture was also really rough - although it was soft, it was really tough tearing the bread apart. I really wish I could say something better, but I am used to breads from Sheng Kee, 85degrees bakery, and Paris Baguette. However, I think everyone should give it a fair try. read more

I LOVE this bakery and always stop by whenever I come to Mitsuwa. The pastries are all so tasty and not too sweet (which I prefer). I'd highly recommend trying the strawberry croissants, strawberry shortcakes, fruit tarts, raisin bread, and cream cornets, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything here. read more

D E L I C I O U S sweet and savory pastries and buns! It won't disappoint. I fell in love with this little Japanese bakery inside the Mitsuwa market while I was grabbing some groceries. I absolutely am a huge fan of their strawberry croissants and cream puffs. The croissant itself is buttery and flaky. The outside is a light crisp with powdered sugar and the inside is a nice chewy, soft texture. The whipped cream filling is fluffy, light, and perfectly semi-sweet. The strawberries are a fresh add-on. All together, when you take your first bite, it's just pure goodness and happiness!!! :) The cream puff is my second fave. I will definitely be back to try the savory items. read more

Hamada-ya - Strawberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love love their pastries . Everything is super delicious and quality. I definitely prefer this place over Cream Pan. It's hidden inside the market but trust me, it's real addicting. If you want lots of option, go early-they often sale out. My favorite is their matcha red bean with whip cream, the Boston cream doughnut, and the cone...but seriously, everything is good here. read more

Love this bakery better then the Irvine location. This one is twice the size and offers more variety. Not mention they a good choice of cheeses breads and can't forget the deserts. The bread here is well mad and very tasty. As with most Japanese bakeries it is not over spiced, sugary, or have excess butter. We make it a staple while in Mitsuwa to either pick up bakery items for our to go lunch or next day breakfast. The breads don't harden overnight and are great even the next morning. Also, can't forget they offer a variety of coffee drinks even a coffee jelly drink, yumm. Stop by you won't be disappointed. read more

Omg these pastries are delicious! Friendly service & decent prices. Located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace. I love that Japanese pastries aren't real sweet. We will definitely return when in the OC. read more

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Cute little coffee spot inside Mitsua. I had their jelly coffee and it was really good! Their pastries look really good as well but I haven't tried them. Definitely the go to coffee spot if you're there. read more

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Definitely not coffee strong as described on some other Yelp posts. The drink is basically milk with brown jello squares. Overpriced old bakery items like $10 for a cup of old strawberry shortcake. Pass. read more

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Incredible bakery! I'll definitely be coming by again. I had the cream cornet and Boston cream donut with Kinako milk tea coffee. The food tastes fresh and delicious. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for something sweet or if you're just visiting Mitsuwa Marketplace in Irvine. The service was also quick and the staff were really nice. read more

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I always try to make it out here when I'm in the area. I wish they existed in Northern California. Only place I know that sells awesome croissant bread slices. I forget what they are called but a picture will be added soon. They have a variety of desserts and sweet breads. Everything looks great but my go to is their fresh bread. Toast it up in the morning for breakfast and it's already a good day! read more

Hamada-ya - Delicious bread! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I couldn't decide on just one so I got it all. Everything was delicious. I was craving a fruit tart. While I liked it, it could use more custard so that the crust doesn't over take the overall taste. It was good but the strawberry whipped cream croissant was heavenly. The custard strawberry donut and the cheesecake strawberry donut.... My eyes were rolling into the back of my head The strawberry whipped cream cake was light and fluffy. Will definitely be back to sample other items read more

Came across this little bakery while browsing Mitsuwa. When I saw a sign for COFFEE JELLY MILK for $3.75 - I had to try it! The milk tea with coffee jelly is such a good combo if you like drinks that aren't too sweet. The coffee syrup was pretty strong so I tasted more coffee than milk tea. Great choice if you're looking for a caffeinated beverage plus you can't beat that price! read more

Hamada-ya - Coffee Jelly Milk - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California