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    3.9 (75 reviews)
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    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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    Val D.

    They've been at the Waimalu Shopping Center for over 10 years, and I never knew they were there until my hubby told me about them. It's way on the corner between zippy's and chun wah kam, they are hard to find. Hubby told me to go here to buy him his favorite coconut bread, soft and a coconut sweet taste to it. They also have a lot of breaded pastries which are soft with different flavored creams or flavoring. Service - lady was really nice. Yes, I'll definitely buy here again to bring home for breakfast, but better when eaten same day since it is soft and fresh.

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    Heidi H.

    American Floor event sold out at Palama Market so walking back to car. Stopped by and purchased a coconut loaf and a custard tart. Not too much coconut but the bread is soft. Custard was ok. I asked what they were known for but staff pointed to coconut loaf and an pan loaf and custard. Maybe the smaller versions are better. Small shop.

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    Nadine C.

    Pastries in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii... I've always wanted to visit Nagoya Bakery... it's an old-school, inconspicuous shop at the beginning of the strip mall, Waimalu Shopping Center. The adventure began when I picked up my friend from her dad's house in Manoa. She was visiting from Virginia. We've been friends since the first grade! I wanted to show her this cool store: VH07V, but they were closed for vacation... so, we ate Hawaiian food at Jackie's Diner. As we were leaving the free parking lot, I saw Nagoya Bakery and told her that I never had a chance to try their products. She said, "Let's go!" I parked in front of the bakery and we entered the cozy shop. It was afternoon, and they had sold out of the Custard tarts. Shucks. However, there were still a bunch of goodies to choose from! The prices were quite reasonable and everything looked good! My friend got a haul for her family, and I picked up a Custard Bun and ensemada... yummy! We'll be back - especially since the service was efficient and friendly! Thank you!

    Storefront from the Waimalu Shopping Center parking lot.
    Takashi H.

    Nagoya Bakery lives up to its namesake, eliciting reactions like "where is it?" And "what is it famous for?" You should check it out at least once. Chances are, you'll be back. Described as a bakery specializing in scrumptious pastries, azuki loafs, coconut leafs, white bread, raisin bread and more. Nagoya Bakery is the best spot to pick up a box full of savory and sweet pastries for a work meeting or social gathering. You can easily pack the box with generously stuffed manapua, cream filled pastries, and other treats that will liven any event. There's plenty of parking out front in the Waimalu Shopping Center. Just be sure to check the traffic flow, so you don't drop knee on the traffic wave going out the wrong way.

    Variety of savory & sweet treats!
    Janice Q.

    This is quaint bakery nestled within the Waimalu Shopping Center. You will find a variety of sweet and savory baked goods to choose from. Not wanting to limit myself since it was my first time here, I bought a bag full of items to try by grabbing whatever was pleasing to the eye. No lapse in judgment here! I enjoyed everything lol Items were also reasonably priced, and service was friendly. I'm pretty sure they didn't have all of the items listed on their website. But like at any bakery, you snooze, you lose! You'll need to come as soon as they're open if you want the best selections. This place is worth your time if you enjoy quality baked goods. From their website menu: Pastries - Spam & Cheese Bun Custard Bun Hot Dog Bun Charsiu Manapua Custard Roll Coconut Cream Bun Hong Kong Bun Coconut Cross Raisin Bun Pineapple Custard Bun Ensemada Snow Mountain Bread (Chocolate, Custard, and Matcha) Specials - Egg Tarts Lotus Cake Red Bean Cake Cinnamon Twist Apple Turnover Pineapple Strudel Stick Breads - Azuki Loaf Coconut Loaf White Bread Raisin Bread

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    Deez J.

    My other craze is the Almond Cookies! Funny thing is I don't usually eat almond cookies. Look how thick they are - and not sweet at all. The almonds are thinly sliced without a lot of crunch. Delicious dessert or snack. These also make ideal gifts for the holidays. I still stop by at least twice a week for the coconut cream bun. The lady behind the counter hasn't gotten tired of me yet! Lol. She's quite a conversationalist in fact who always provides excellent service. BTW, lady said the almond cookies can keep up to a week, then they'll start to soften up.

    Eileen U.

    I remember bookmarking this place awhile back because I saw a pic of their Portuguese egg tart. I stopped by this small, locally owned business early in the morning and it smelled so heavenly inside. Lots of baked goods, both sweet and savory fresh out of the oven. I ended up buying their baked char su manapua and 3 egg tarts. The bread was nice and soft and slightly sweet. The filling in the manapua is not the typical red meat. It was a brown color and kinda sweet, so it was their own take on it. I really enjoyed it! I ate the whole thing. The egg tarts were really good. Not too sweet and the crust and buttery and flaky. Overall, if you're ever in the area. Check out this local bakery. I guarantee you'll find something you love.

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    Iris T.

    Hmm tried stopping by here since I was in the area. Other reviewers were correct about minimal or no customer service from the owner (?) who's was busy sitting looking at her phone. Maybe I will try their Mililani or Kamakani location. I'm on a search for the best custard buns to take to the mainland. Ending up buying so from Brug.

    Joyce L.

    First of all, they're closed on Mondays. We discovered this gem of bakery through a box of pastries that was given to us. When I saw the name I know I've seen it somewhere but I couldn't recall. Good bakeries are hard to come by in Hawaii for some reason. Although this place has a Japanese name, their pastries are more like Chinese/Asian pastries. It's a tiny place but they have very familiar pastries like hot dog bun, Hong Kong bun, melon bun, azuki swirled bun, ham and cheese roll etc. They are little over $2 but it's worth the price because of generous size. One of my favorite is the azuki swirled bun which is fluffy, light, and perfect to my taste and it's not overly sweet. They have this other fluffy sponge cake that's lightly layered with strawberry jam. It is eggy, light, and yes very fluffy. This bakery is located two doors down from Chun Wah Kam. If I remember it correctly. Parking is free. It is a tiny place as I mentioned so don't hangout in there all day. I will be back for more.

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    Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's Bottom Line: The Portuguese egg tart pastéis de nata is divine! Nagoya bakery was not on my foodie radar until I read a review on Yelp the peaked my tastebud curiosity. In addition to the fact that they bake Portuguese egg tarts called pastéis de nata. Yes, the signage in the windows says Portuguese egg tarts. I fell in love eating pastéis de nata on my vacation in Belem, Portugal. The custard egg tarts at Nagoya bakery is as good as the ones in Portugal! The crust is flakey and the egg custard is decadent with just the right amount of sweetness not to overpower the richness of the egg. Divine! This bakery offers egg tarts, buns/rolls cakes, cookies and breads. The popular item besides the pastéis de nata is the azuki bean bread which were all sold out by the time I arrived. I did get to see a loaf and it looked really scrumptious and beautifully braided with azuki beans. Highly recommend.

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    8 days ago

    Enjoy the tasty pastries that they have here. Not too sweet, just right! Try some, you'll come back for more.

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    Although the cashier lady looks mean and acts that way. But their pastries are very good, way better than Brug in Pearl ridge LOL

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    9 months ago

    The manapua has too little filling for the price but other pastries are ok. Need to work on value.

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    10 months ago

    Love their Azuki Bread-- so soft and delicious! Sells out quickly though so you may have to order.

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    Friends, fresh goodies and lovely local spot - I prefer to support local. This is a definite Hawaiian local bakery.

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    Love their breads and custard tarts. Very friendly service too. Order ahead of time because they can run out of tarts.

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    Their coconut bread is delicious. I haven't had the chance to try anything else but I will definitely be going back.

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    Helpful and friendly staff. Pastries was above average. All in all I would purchase more products from them.

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    Ask the Community - Nagoya Bakery

    Can I place an order for pick up of Pasteis de natas or custard tarts?

    Where are you located by?

    Aloha, We are located in Waimalu Shopping Center. We are across the street from Best Buy and a few… 

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    6/11/26 Register area
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