I had such a great experience at Modu Cafe today. I ordered an iced latte and a matcha latte, and both were excellent. The coffee was smooth, and the matcha had a rich, balanced flavor without being overly sweet. What really stood out to me, though, was the bakery. The pastry display was absolutely beautiful--it felt more like an art exhibition with a subtle Japanese aesthetic than a typical bakery. I tried the Milk Cream Bun and the Miso Cinnamon Roll. The Milk Cream Bun was light and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Miso Cinnamon Roll completely surprised me. I was curious how miso would work in a cinnamon roll, but it didn't taste noticeably like miso. Instead, it added a subtle savory umami that elevated the sweetness of the cinnamon roll beautifully. It was unlike anything I've had before. This place left such a great impression that I already want to come back and try the rest of the pastries. Highly recommended! read more

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Honestly, Modu Cafe completely lives up to the hype. The whole place looks like sleek and the flavor totally matches the aesthetic. Here is what my sister and I got: Milk Cream Bun - crazy soft and fluffy Dark Chocolate Mochi Brownie - rich chocolate flavor but was a bit too chewy for me Matcha Tonic - had that sharp, refreshing bitterness that I love Iced Matcha Latte - smooth, earthy and clearly high quality They do have a 4-pastry limit per person because everything sells out so fast but it's totally worth the trip. Finding street parking around York Blvd can be a gamble and we got lucky we found a spot in the front. read more

This place is so cute and is a great place to take friends! It's a lovely spot to study/work too but it can be hard to find seating on the weekends. The matcha is a 10/10. It's clearly high-quality and is the spotlight item here. The sesame bread was the sole reason for my 4 star rating--otherwise this place would be a 5. It's entirely possible that this was a one time experience, however, it was extremely dry to the point it seemed stale (but I don't think it was). My two friends also tried it and agreed that it wasn't what was expected. I definitely want to try their food again though because my hope is that this was just a singular bad batch. Otherwise I really love this place! read more

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Vacationing in SoCal and been wanting to stop by so included Modu for our pastry walk! Darling cafe with a good amount for seating large open space and well decorated ! Got their seasonal passionfruit tart and miso cinnamon roll! Enjoyed both along with coffee! I'm a big cinnamon roll lover and the miso cinnamon roll was not as fluffy as most cinnamon roll but love the umami and sweet flavor ! Well a stop while you are in the area, plus staff are attentive! read more

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03/20/26 Friday Our friend who loves trying out new cafes dropped off a couple of drinks for us. Kind of pricey for the small amount you get. 9/10 Modu Latte - one of their signature drinks. Very unique with the Korean syrup and cinnamon. Pretty tasty but not addicting tasty. 7/10 Iced Matcha Latte - nothing special as the matcha taste wasn't super prominent. It's a very light drink. Very smooth though. read more

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Their passion fruit drink is delicious. Not too sweet w fruit pulp in it. Their pastries looked amazing. Tried their milk bun and perilla tart. The whipped cream on the bun was good but the bread was dry. The perilla had a lot of sugar and the tart filling was super sweet and mostly butter. They were expensive. Wouldn't recommend their pastries although they look pretty. read more

Decided to cowork with a friend who wanted to check out Modu, so I met her here! I was able to find street parking in a residential block a couple minute walk away. Atmosphere wise, the music is a nice ambient level & everyone was either chatting or working. The area that left me quite disappointed was my drink. I opted to try the matcha latte as the vibrant green color I saw in other review photos looked quite promising. However, upon first sip, I realized that the color may have led me astray, as I struggled to really taste any matcha. It tasted a bit more like watered down oat milk. Overall, I'd likely stick to trying their coffee based drinks if I were to return in the future. read more

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I had a great experience at this Korean bakery/cafe in Highland Park! For drinks, I got their signature Modu Latte Iced and it was great. It was satisfyingly sweet from the Korean black sugar syrup and had good espresso flavor. I also liked the sweet and soft cream top. I also tried their signature milk cream bun and it was between good and decent. What I liked most was the cream which was soft, not too sweet, and light. I could eat a lot of that haha. The brioche bun used as could've been better though. It was bready and firm, whereas I would've preferred the bread to be fluffy and airy. This would be great as a sandwich bun though. The interior and exterior are pretty nice, I like the vibes. There's a main table which people can share as well as individual seats and tables. There's wifi here, but I didn't see any outlets. Parking is street parking only. I would recommend parking in the nearby neighborhood for free parking. Overall, good experience here. I would love to come back to try thor other creative and aesthetic pastries! read more

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Modu cafe is a minimalist coffee shop with lots of interesting options on their menu and available pastries. I went here at around 9:30 AM on a Saturday. For parking, I found a spot on Milwaukee Ave. Once inside, it was very busy, so there was a wait before ordering. My girlfriend and I were barely able to grab a seat with a table. Prior to the visit, we were very interested in the milk bun and the perilla lime tart. After browsing the items they had, we did go for those options. I also got the Modu Latte as well. To my surprise, the Perilla Lime Tart was the sweetest item and my favorite item! The tart itself was firm and the perilla added a unique flavor. Both the milk bun and latte were not too sweet and went well together. read more

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Superb drinks and sweets! If you're in rush, this is not the place to be. My mom and I went before lunch time and the place is packed. They also take their time making the drinks making it more special and intentional. read more

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If you drive too fast you will miss this place. You can see Galco market not directly across but close enough to know your in the right area. I didn't try the coffee this time but I did get some pastries to try. With all four of the pastry I got, they are not too sweet and I love that. Black sesame mochi cake loaf, you can taste the earthly toasted sesame and the texture is mochi but not too much. Lime tart, really unique with the sugar leaf on top and it goes well with the filling. Tart and I want to say I was able to taste a little of cheese in it too. Cream bun, sooo good airy and fluffy, you don't feel guilty eating it. Because the bun itself is so fluffy and the cream top is just light and delicious and I can see why the staff is making more of them in the kitchen. Last was this black sesame dark chocolate cookie. I really enjoyed it and take little bites of it. It's wonderful. The black sesame and dark chocolate goes well together. Service was very nice and the staff was patience and I was able to ask to put the pastry in separate boxes because I was gifting some read more

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Beware of street parking on York Blvd. I found luck on a neighboring residential street but street sweeping (No Parking) is from 9-11am Wednesday on one side and Thursday on the other side. Plenty of seats and tables, great for a work from cafe kind of day but might need to go early. People that were there already around noon didn't seem like they would be leaving anytime soon. We only ordered one coffee because we had watered down drinks from another place a few minutes prior. Modu Latte was terrible. Nothing special to it, tasted like a McDonalds' coffee but topped with a cream top.. We really came for their pastries and those were much better than their coffee. Yuja Kumquat Tart -soo good, the chocolate pastry shell wasn't too sweet and paired well with the citrus cream. Dolloped on top was a cream that was light and airy. Candied Kumquat was great touch. Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar -it's what you expected it to be. Not too sweet. read more

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4.5 stars! I spent the weekend exploring Highland Park and was intrigued by Modu Cafe, described as a cafe with Asian/Korean-inspired desserts and pastries. After easily finding street parking about half a block down, I came to find a nice cafe with a minimalistic, modern ambiance with lots of natural light. There was a good amount of seating on the sides for 1-2 people. It seemed to be a great spot for working as almost every seat was taken up by someone busy on their laptop. There was a long table in the center of the space for people to share as well. I got a flat white (my go-to lately) and quality was pretty standard. I also indulged with getting a perilla lime tart and the madeleine. The madeleine was buttery and the icing was perfectly citrusy without being too sweat or thick. I LOVED the perilla lime tart - the crust was great, the lime isn't actually key lime so it wasn't very tart but had just enough brightness to counteract the sugared perilla leaf on the tart. Overall, enjoyed the pastries a lot, more than the coffees. read more

I came here with a friend on a Sunday morning after seeing it on Instagram. It wasn't too crowded for a weekend and the interior had ample seating for us. We ordered a yuzu tart and the signature cream pan for our pastries. For drinks, we ordered the matcha latte and the hojicha latte. Starting off with the cream pan, I would say it's solid for what it is; however, it's nothing to write home about. It wasn't too sweet nor heavy which I appreciated, but other than that it was pretty standard. The yuzu tart was very impressive. I admit that I am a big fan of yuzu, but this tart was made quite well. It wasn't too overly powerful, but it still had a nice aroma and taste of yuzu with each bite. I won't say much about the drinks because I don't think that's what this place is known for, but it's just your standard matcha and hojicha you can get anywhere else. All in all, Modu Cafe has an interesting selection of pastries and I had a good experience overall. read more

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Modu is a cute café just a bit down on York Blvd in a quieter part of town, but offers a nice drink selection and an especially robust Asian-inspired dessert menu. I opted for the Modu Latte, as well as a yuzu kumquat tart and two cookies (black sesame and misu-garu). The cookies were phenomenal, chewy and full of sesame and soybean flavor. Even better was that they weren't too sweet! The yuzu kumquat tart was tasty, although I would've preferred a stronger yuzu punch, as it was quite subtle. The Modu Latte was okay, but I did find it overly sweet; I wish there'd been more coffee to counterbalance the sweetness more. Overall, Modu offers beautiful desserts and drinks and is a great place to sit down and enjoy dessert with a friend or getting work done. Worth a go while in the area! read more

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such a nice lil cafe in the highland park area. i love the natural lighting that comes through the windows, the plentiful seating, and the cool dishware. ordered a vanilla latte, mocha latte, and the cheesecake. i don't usually reach for cheesecakes but this in particular was sooo well balanced and not overly rich or sweet. the vanilla and mocha lattes went down smooth and the espresso flavor really shined. looking forward to the next time! read more

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My wife wanted to try this coffee spot when we were in LA, said their pastries look awesome. I got the matcha tonic which tasted really good, my friend got the coffee tonic, was more sour and bitter than the matcha one. My wife got the best one, the Yuja passion fruit spritz, think it's yuzu but another name. The pastries are all very good, liked the sesame mochi cake the most, cream bun is creamy and dense, my wife liked it a lot, and the Brûlée cheesecake is also very good, a little on the sweeter side. Just note that there aren't many seats available, especially on weekends, we got there on Sunday 3pm ish, it was full. Definitely would revisit for their pastries and buy a drink with them. read more

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cute cafe spot! theres only street parking and can get a bit busy. inside has a few spots to sit at and a large communal table in the middle service was standard, nothing bad got a tonic along with a black sesame cake slice. the passionfruit drink was alright, quite tart but was still good. the cake was dry and wasn't particularly my favorite. tried a sip of my friends coffee and it was good! read more

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Great ambiance, minimalist and calming interior design, drinks, and the mochi pastries are sooo good!!!

This cafe is pretty cool. Indoor seating with a nice layout, almost looks like an Apple Store layout in a good way lol. Tried the sesame dark chocolate cookie and the matcha tonic on the LA cookie crawl (yes, it's a thing) and both were surprisingly pretty great. Coming back here next time I'm in HP read more

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Definitely will be coming here again! I just moved to the area and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a modern coffee shop with high quality in a close distance to the neighborhood. Service was pretty fast given they had a long line. Also the milk bun was a perfect combination of just the right amount of sweetness and delicacy. The modu latte was like a pumpkin spice combined with a hint of chai. So freaking good read more

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Trying Modu Cafe was actually so fun! Their unique asian flavors were so interesting and hard to choose from because everything sounded so delicious! BLACK SESAME MOCHI BAR: 5/5 Classic mochi bar but with a black sesame flavor - the chewy texture had me taking so many extra bites! PERILLA LEAF LIME TART: 5/5 The candied perilla leaf was so cool and tasted so delicious and herbal! I love lemon tarts so this was an amazing twist! CREAM BUN: 2/5 I truly don't understand the hype of this - it's very cute and aesthetically round but the bread tasted stale and was not soft or pillowy. The fresh cream is nice but not enough to make up for the bread. It's very popular here so it was packed even on a weekday around 11am - definitely come early if you're trying to nab a seat! Lots of people doing work here. There's wifi, restrooms, free parking on the street, and the vibes are very clean minimalistic sleek and japandi. read more

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Service, ambiance, and baked goods are all 5 stars. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and I love their unique selection of baked goods (that they executed perfectly) Amazing texture, flavor, and sweetness level of the cookie and cheesecake I tried. I will DEFINITELY be back to try their drinks and other baked goods. read more

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I came here randomly because I was craving matcha. Was happy to see that they had Hojicha latte as well.The barista checked and she said that the powders do not have milk powder in them. I have a dairy allergy. I ordered the matcha and Hojicha latte with oat milk. My girlfriend had the cold brew with oat milk, and boricua cheesecake. I was disappointed that there was a charge for milk substitutes especially since there's lots of people who are lactose intolerant. Drinks were good. I saw people in the restaurant working on laptops. They had merch for sale as well. Parking is street parking. read more

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I came for the Milk Cream Bun but fell in love with the Perilla Lime Tart. Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and the pastry selection was limited. I found street parking easily and arrived to find only seven people in line before me. The shop is small and has a natural feel. In the display case, there were only six desserts available. Luckily, I got the last three Milk Cream Buns of the day. The cream is very light and airy, the bun is thick. I wouldn't recommend putting the bun in the fridge because the cream consistency altered and the bun was tough. The pastry is cute but not my favorite. The Perilla Lime Tart was my favorite and I'd recommend it to anyone that loves Key Lime Pie. The crust was perfectly crisp, the lime custard was light and slightly tart, and the perilla leaf was sugary and sweet to balance out the dessert. read more

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Perilla lime tart was delicious! Perfect hint of lime and tartness. I did not taste the perilla leaf at all though as it was completely covered in crispy sugar bits. Black sesame mochi bar was good too. Will come back to try more desserts. I also appreciate Modu accommodating my milk substitution request for their signature latte since I don't like oat milk. Free street parking. Make sure to read the signs for street sweeping restrictions! read more

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I've been to the restaurant next door a few times....and I don't generally drink coffee this late in the day but really wanted to try Modu so I went at about 4:40PM and they close at 5PM. The place is really modern and nice some of the seating looks odd to me but that's okay just wanted to try a drink there... Employees were friendly and I ordered a Modu Latte... I don't generally go too crazy on Latte variations but this one is made with espresso, oat milk, Korean black sugar and some cinnamon... Was really good and smooth drink and tasted great! I'll probably try to come back again but just not on this side of LA County that often early in the day... read more

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Straight a** drinks. All four drinks we got as a group were so bad. Baristas have attitude too.maybe came on a bad day since we only heard good things read more

A local business that is known for their matcha and house-made pastries. Over the past few visits, their drinks and pastries have never been one to disappoint. Their well-known Modu Latte can be described as clean and balanced (e.g., creamy). Their Hojicha options are light and would be nice to drink on a hot day. Despite only having street parking, the inside environment provides natural lighting and minimal seating/table aesthetic. You may struggle if you plan to study here (there are hardly any outlets with the only two being in place for possible light fixtures). Even their bathrooms are clean and minimal. The workers are nice and extremely helpful. I would recommend coming here to catch up with a friend or bring someone for a casual date. read more

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Vibe & Interior: Absolutely stunning. The space leans very zen: birch-toned furniture, washed gray walls, and a calm, minimalist aesthetic. Plenty of seating for both larger groups and quiet solo hangs. One of the prettiest cafés we've visited in a while. What We Ordered * Iced vanilla latte * Cold brew * Cream puff Both drinks were solid but what was even more memorable was the glasswar. It's gorgeous, and the hot drinks coming out of the bar looked equally photogenic. The cream puff was the real standout--fresh, light, and easily the best thing we tried. Service: 10/10. Thoughtful, attentive staff and fast drink turnaround. It's a self-bus setup, but they make it very clear and easy. What It's Known For: Modu has been getting buzz for its aesthetic-forward design, beautiful ceramics and glassware, and pastry program (especially the cream puffs)--very much a "come for the vibes" café that's popular with design lovers and content creators. Good For: Pretty much anything: working, catching up with friends, or a quiet solo coffee moment. Price & Value: ~$15 for two drinks and a pastry which is standard for specialty coffee these days. Parking: Street parking only. We got lucky, but plan for a little circling. Pro Tip: Skip takeout and drink it there. The space is a big part of the experience--and honestly, the highlight. read more

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I recently visited Modu Coffee Space, it"s a lovely coffee shop and full of light. There is plenty of street parking available as well. We visited on a weekend, so there was a line, but it was definitely worth the wait. We tried the signature Modu Latte and the Perilla Lime Tart, and both were delicious! The people working there are also really nice. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

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Love sitting down at the cafe! It's a nice bright space, great for hanging out or getting work done! As you can see with our spread, we got three of each! I got the hojicha latte which pretty good, although I wish it was stronger! The matcha was alright I found it a bit watery, but my cousin loved it so I guess it's based on your preference The cream bun that this place is popular for was alright, I was not expecting the bread and the shell of the bread to be so hard. It's lowkey a workout for the jaw. The cream was delicious tho. The mochi brownie and the persimmon cake was alright, I wish there were more persimmon notes in the cake, maybe some persimmon chucks? It was the right amount of moisture! Service is awesome, everyone is super nice while answer questions. There's only street parking but I feel like we were pretty lucky with it read more

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Small cafe/ coffee shop located in Highland Park. It's located a little down the road from the really busy part of York. They sell pastries here (and I think they lean Asian influenced) as well as their caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages. The space inside has a minimalist look and small tables that where you can set your drinks down (or laptops for the people doing work/ school work). There's also a large table in the middle area of the room. I came in right before close so the place wasn't busy. I needed a pick me up because I was grabbing dinner soon and felt a bit sluggish. I got an americano which was perfect. They were out of most of their pastries for the day save for a single madeleine. I was curious so of course I bought it. It was delicious. The coffee here was great as well. Would love to come back for a more leisurely visit. Late in the afternoon, there was plenty of street parking nearby. read more

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This place takes bakeries into outer space. Everyone is made with a cool twist and whether you love it or hate it, you have to try it out because their flavor combinations are wild. For me, I'd leave the milk bun and focus on the yuzu Madeline and the black sesame mochi cake bar. The Perille Like Tart is pretty great as well, but a bit too creamy and not tart enough for my taste. Next time I'm going for the cinnamon buns and the cookies. read more

Espresso is yummy, but the tonic here is not my favorite! Will have to come back and try the lattes and matcha too before giving a final rating. Unfortunately, I cannot have their baked goods since none are vegan. Very aesthetically pleasing. Saturday morning is a little too packed for me, but you can always get to go. Parking is plenty (street). read more

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I loved getting the modu latte but regret pairing it with the cream top bun. Too much cream for me. Maybe one on its own would have been perfect amount. Maybe since I was too weighed down by the heaviness of the cream but I actually liked the yuzu madeline the best. The yuzu flavor came through really well. The hojicha mochi muffin was pretty good too but not outstanding. Seating is rather limited despite the size of the place so it took a while to find a seat. Place is super aesthetic though. read more

I made a dedicated drive to come here as I was intrigued with the unique pastries that looked to be made with Korean flavors. Iced Matcha was alright... It did taste very watery. I I prefer a deep greener color but instead it was more murky. I do appreciate they include agave syrup for sweetener. It was smooth and I like the glassware they put their drinks in- cute! I tried the Milk Bun as the presentation looked impressive. It was an okay sweet treat but the consistency and the taste of the bread and cream tastes EXACTLY like the Korean pastries you can find at the Mom Owned Korean Bakeries/ Korean Plaza Bakeries for cheaper. I wouldn't get the Milk Bun again. I think if I came back I would try the Dark Chocolate Brownie as it read it was 70% Dark Chocolate and it's not often I see a decadent brownie with high cacao use but again, nothing to go crazy about. The cafe is airy, bright, and casual. I think this is a good place to chat over coffee and some bites. All the seats tend to be taken. I wanted to do laptop work but I couldn't stay for long as they don't have any outlets anywhere. The benches are wooden and not very comfortable. Service was OK- the staff didn't give a welcoming vibe. read more

Modu Cafe - Iced Matcha- Cute glass - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10 out of 10! Modu Café is such a gem for drinks and desserts. Everything I tried was super delicious and beautifully presented. They have a great selection, so it's perfect whether you're in the mood for coffee, tea, or something sweet. The interior is modern and cozy, making it an awesome spot to hang out or get some work done--it definitely has that "good study place" vibe. Prices are reasonable for the quality and atmosphere you get. If you're looking for a chill café in LA with amazing drinks and desserts, Modu Café should be at the top of your list. I'll absolutely be back! read more

Modu Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in the area visiting another coffee shop and I had another craving for another coffee drink because the first coffee shop that I went to was a really small drink that left me craving for more. I thought I was going to get another drink from the same spot but then I Google and saw this so I figured I'd try somewhere different with another cup of coffee. . I actually got myself a ice Americano and I really do love the cup it is served in a half glass with some ice cube and it was really great quality espresso beans that is more on the floral side. It was not acidic and it was more bold. . The star of the show is their pastry case. I had to get their black sesame Mochi cake which was amazing. For any black sesame lover this is the one that you must get because it's a mochi which is a texture of chewy and bouncy. The black sesame flavor was really nice and bold and you can taste it for sure. . I also try their milk bread with fresh cream inside and it was great but the black sesame Mochi cake stole my heart. I will go try out their other pastries in their case next time. . The ambience inside is minimal and it is really nice and bright. There is plenty of seating but there is a lot of people sitting in there. The service was friendly and informative when I had questions about the drinks. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelp-tastic day. read more

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Very pretty cafe with unique menu that made me want to try everything! Service was good and the place was very clean, I have no complaints about those aspects. The low rating is unfortunately from the food and drinks. We tried 2 yuja drinks: one matcha and one was the spritzer. Spritzer was a bit on the sour side but otherwise fine. Not much flavor. Matcha one was very bitter and very sour. The kabocha persimmon cake was also not very flavorful. The texture is much like banana bread which is fine, but I really wish I could taste more of the kabocha and persimmon. Overall, interesting goods but not very flavorful at all. read more

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