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Friendly staff! Very patient with broken mandarin. Displays with pastries were clean and well put together. Got 4 egg tart pastries and the taro puffs. Family loved the taro pastries as they were perfectly creamy, not sweet at all, and the breading was so soft. The egg tarts were well loved too by the family and cat. Will be coming back!
Their the Oreo crepe is a wow, soft center, and stuffed with crushed Oreos, whipped cream, and just the right drizzle of chocolate sauce. It's like dessert and nostalgia rolled into one perfect bite. Highly recommend if you've got a sweet tooth!
I'm so glad I found this place! It looks like they're popular for their egg tarts, but I think their box cakes and breads are more incredible here. I got the hot dog bread and the bread itself was super soft and pulled apart nicely. Each layer of the cake was super flavorful. The staff is super friendly and great at sales because auds they convinced me to get 4 egg tarts when I was only going to get one. There's some seating inside, and some big plushies to sit with if you're alone.
I didn't get want anything from the bakery at the moment since I had a pastry early morning, but I decided to give this place a try and try one of their milk teas. Milk Tea is alright, but some Ube didn't blend in with the drink. It seems like that the place is still renovating since there are no TVs turned on and that there are rarely any decorations. Some stuff I'm seeing should be put at the backend. I also saw pictures of a large grey teddy bear sitting on the chair, which is quite nice. I'll max this rating up for four stars at the time being since I didn't get anything from the bakery. I'm hoping that this place improves soon. Also, some items I see from online such as cakes are not displayed at the display boxes. Perhaps, they are sold out? Remains a mystery at the moment.
This place is my new guilty pleasure. Ample parking and pastries are amazing. The selection isn't very big, but everything that I have tried so far is flavorful and the absolute perfect level of sweetness. Casual ambiance; very few people stay to eat. Staff only speak Mandarin Chinese, but I'm sure they'd be willing to help if you're willing to point. They do a 5% cash discount, and $10 minimum card. Every time I pass by with cash in my wallet, I take it as a sign that I was meant to get pastries that day, haha. Prices are a little higher, but well worth it for the quality of the goods. My favorites so far are the mochi taro cake and the taro cheesecake. The baked goods surprisingly keep really well; I forgot my taro goodies in the fridge before leaving for a weekend trip, and they were somehow just as yummy (even the mochi was still soft) when I got back. Everything is light in texture, and if you're a fan of taro, you absolutely need to try the goods here; the taro taste comes through this delicious paste they make. I'm not the biggest fan of their savory treats (I also can't stand pork sung on sweets), so I'd recommend their taro desserts or egg tarts instead. Haven't tried their milk teas yet, but seems very fresh and popular, seeing as they've sold out of a lot of their selection each time I've gone! Love the sweets here; I'll definitely be back!!
Found this Asian bakery recently && it's been a legit addiction. This small little mom&pop shop is hidden, beside New Park Mall & Lazy Dog. It's a casual cafe (mainly for takeout), serving up Taiwanese desserts with a unique twists. Service is pretty straight forward and limited - as the worker's English speaking abilities are a bit restricted overall. But it's still easy to get by, by simply pointing + all goods are labeled in English with prices as well. Faves: (1) Mochi lava buns - these are soooo good!!! The regular cream filling is tasty, not too sweet and a little salty. The exterior though is what really makes this unique, the mochi exterior had a great chew to it. (2) Sweet potato/taro lava buns - this is just as good as the regular one above but a tad bit sweeter. The purple filling is nice and creamy, while the mochi exterior had that same great chew/texture. (3) Sweet potato/Taro cheesecake - another popular item and great for sharing since it comes with 4 pieces so it's a lot. The filling is a little more firm than the buns - but still that tasty, sweet, & creamy taro filling. THEN it's sandwich between...the fluffiest little cheesecake pillows that is so light and airy, it's to die for! Pass: (1) Egg tarts - this was unique but not my fave. Overall it looks great esp. with the unique shape and height, and as a modern version I can see the appeal in the pie like crust. But I'm a die hard OG Portuguese egg tart gal in love with a flaky crust, so this didn't cut it for me. (2) Taro with Pork floss - this was WEIRD, not my forte but my in-laws were all about. I understand sweet and savory - but it was too STRANGE for me...to eat pork floss amiss taro cream/cake. I just personally don't have the palette for it lol
TL;DR: This is a cute woodsy-like Chinese Bakery home to baked goods. Be forewarned that most of their goods seem to be significantly under-sweetened than under Asian bakeries. They also don't speak English well but they are very eager to help you if you point. Pro-Tip: it is 5% off your entire order if you pay cash. If you use a credit card, it is a $10 minimum. parking: - lots of parking available as this location is on the outskirts of the Newark Costco. wait time: - no wait even though several patrons came in to order and left promptly afterward. ambiance: - clean, quaint, and slightly woodsy vibes with the twine-covered lights and brown leather chairs. service: - the employees don't speak English well but if you point, they will try their best to help you! - I will point out that even though their menu boasts a wide variety of drinks, they only had oolong and milk tea today. food: [Worth It] - Purple Sweet Potato Lava Mochi Balls: This was the perfect mix of sweetness and mochi texture! I would consider coming back just for this! [Good to Try Once] - Durian Mille Crepe Cake: You can tell fresh durian was used, however the taste was mild and left me unfulfilled. [Not Worth It] - Boba Egg Tart: these are not your traditional egg tarts as they appear taller and fancier. Yet, the custard tasted too mild for my taste. The boba toppings on the other hand, were surprisingly squishy still despite having sat out for several hours. - Red Bean Mochi Egg Tart: I think this item was mislabeled as "Mocha Egg Tart" because I didn't notice any mocha flavors at all. On the bottom of the egg tart, I was surprised to find a small layer of red bean and mochi. While this was a creative take on egg tarts, the lack of flavor from the custard created an overall lackluster experience. - Tropical Oolong (light ice and 50% sugar): this drink was terrible! It was so overpowering with sugar I couldn't bother to take another sip.
Food 5/5 it is genuinely a compliment when Asians say not too sweet and this place is not too sweet, it is the perfect amount where you can taste each ingredient in its natural form, we came an hour before closing and even then the baked goods taste fresh. The cake portion is the perfect texture super fluffy and very light! Service 4.5/5 was nice there was a bit of a language barrier the lady spoke mandarin and luckily I knew enough to point and ask for a specific amount the lady tried hard to ensure that the order was the correct one and was very nice throughout Ambiance 4/5 this is a neat space that would be a nice place to study, it is also near the mall and would be a good place for people to hang out
I don't want to call myself an eggtart connoisseur.. but I kind of am. Self proclaimed, of course. I've been everywhere in search of the perfect egg tart. Theres golden gate bakery, lung fung, CA bakehouse, kee wah, the list goes on and on. Rola has some fantastic egg tarts. What sets them apart from the rest is the unique shape, soft silky custard, and crumbly crust. The egg tart is tall rather than wide which gives you a unique ratio between filling vs. crust. The silky custard is just heavenly- its rich and milky with a slight egg flavor.The crust is similar to a soft cookie, not so much the flaky pie crust. Each egg tart is about $3 and they offer different flavors however the original egg tart was my favorite. Mochi cake- Many of the reviews mentioned this item so I decided to give it a shot. I found this dessert to be just ok. You get a lot of different textures: chewy from the mochi, starchy from the ube, soft and fluffy sponge cake, and of course salty from the pork floss. I am a total fan of the sweet and savory combo but it felt a bit heavy and I didn't enjoy it after a few bites. Ube cheesecake - THESE WERE SO GOOD. If you love cream cheese or cheesecake, definitely get this. They have real ube and you can really appreciate the taste rather than that artificial ube flavor. The cheesecake is so creamy and cheesy. It comes with 4 small little sandwiches so no need for a knife and fork. I would definitely get this again. Service was good. The lady at the cashier was quite chatty and took the time to make a personal connection with each customer. Some people might find that annoying if they intended to buy something real quick but I, as a health care worker, enjoyed the personable approach. The interior is clean and decorated simply to give off a cute cafe vibe. Theres quite a bit of small tables inside but most of the customers did take out when we visited. I would go out of my way to drive to Fremont for the egg tarts and the ube cheesecake alone. The desserts are high quality and the prices are pretty reasonable for what you get. Come check them out!
A unique concept for pastries and desserts! Rola Bakery has a lot of taro-based, airy, and light pastries. I've tried their egg tart, mochi balls, taro cheese cake, and pork floss bun. My personal favorites are the mochi balls and taro cheese cake. Taro cheese cake (it is like a mini taro sandwich cake): the cake layers are super soft and airy, filled with a dense amount of taro filling, and light cream. It is something I've never seen at any other bakeries. Lots of tables and parking space available.
I PUFF-er sweet but not TOOO sweet pastries, so this place RISES to the occasion. .:: Sweets ::. Rose Lychee Crepe Cake Slice: $7.59:not too sweet (which is the chinese compliment) but very creamy and you can taste the flavors of both lychee and rose prominently but the lychee definitely overruled. I thought overall a really good slice of cake. Definitely a bit pricey. But you can taste the quality. Lava Mochi Balls $5.50: 2 pieces. A very unique treat. I LOVE cream puffs but I also love mochi, so this combo texture was so interesting. Cripsy on the outside, soft/chewy on the inside. The filling COULD use a little more punch of flavors to it, it was definitely more on the less sweet side. .:: Service / Parking / Ambiance ::. The cashier was definitely very shy and soft spoken. If you pay in cash, you get a minor discount. Easy parking as there's a whole parking lot. Its located to the side of a building which could be hard to find, but if you see 1040 Tax smart its right around the corner The place is very cutesy, very minimal seating. All their stuff is in togo containers so seems more like a take out place.
I always pass this place and decided to come in on a random Wednesday morning. The bakery smelt delicious. Decided on the egg tarts, taro mochi cake, and some kind of tiny sponge cakes. The ladies behind the counter were friendly despite the language barrier. They tried their best to communicate with me by pulling out their google translator to answer my questions. The pastries were not too sweet. I especially enjoyed the egg tart!! The mochi taro cake was different and I didn't know what to expect when eating it. But I thought it was just okay. The little sponge cakes reminded me of a Filipino pastry that I get sometimes, so I enjoyed eating that as well. Might go good with some coffee. Overall, I'd probably come back to try more cakes and get more egg tarts hehe!
Rola bakery is a small place in Fremont near the great mall. It wasn't very busy on a sunday morning which is a shame, because they've got some great stuff. - mochi box: layered with pork floss, purple sweet potato, cake, and cream. this is a great lightly-sweet treat. I love all the textures and flavors going on. We need more desserts like this! It is $10, but it's also a good amount that I ate throughout the day. Would recommend. - egg tart: I got this cause the owner said they came out fresh and it was quite good. their tarts are taller with a less flakey outside, so it hold more filling. I think I still prefer the traditional egg tarts but it was yummy
I was in the area and decided to give this place a try. Parking was easy to snag and the place was clean. They have two plushies setup on a table, which makes an adorable prop for pics. I really like when cafes and bakeries do this. However, a lot of the bakery food was already sold out. I got here later in the day so I cannot comment on their food. Maybe if I'm able to stop by earlier next time, I can try some of their desserts. A lot of their drinks was also sold out so I went with the brown sugar milk tea with ube. Originally, it was supposed to be with boba but my sister got the last of the boba. The workers were really nice though and had informed me beforehand that they would substitute the boba with ube for me. Although, the worker was not fluent in English. Instead, we spoke a lot through pointing at the menu. There was only one menu by the cashier and none on the wall. I think it would be a good idea to have a menu setup on the wall so people can already have an idea what they want to order before getting to the cashier. Despite the language barrier, the worker was really sweet and kind. I would definitely come here again as the drink tasted good and I'm very curious about trying what else they have to offer. It's in a nice spot by the mall and I think I prefer getting milk tea over here actually than the shops inside the mall. The service was also fast and I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more
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Purchased a variety of desserts here for my mom's birthday: egg tarts, soymilk cake, mini taro cake, mochi taro cake, purple yam cake parfait, and pork floss purple yam cake. Although there might be overlap across the different flavors/star ingredients, all of them taste uniquely delicious because of the different creamy fillings and textures! Not too sweet and pretty healthy/light. My mom loved all of them, and we will definitely be returning for other desserts in the future. So glad to finally have a go-to bakery for our family gatherings from now on! The store owners are also super friendly and patient when you ask questions about the different desserts. The great service really makes the place feel welcoming. Overall, 10/10 recommend~ read more
Review is only based on the 2 items we ordered. Wish we had ordered at least one traditional dessert versus the rare ones that we ordered. Maybe their other desserts are better. Sweet potato & pork floss cake. Yes, tastes as weird as it sounds. Flavor nor texture matched or integrated to taste good. Got the Pork floss pastry based on another review, but it's not my jam. I love pork floss and pork floss breads. But when we were trying to figure out what the cream/custard was, my partner mentioned maybe it's mayonnaise and then i couldn't stomach it anymore. I did ask the worker what it was, she said it was a house-made jang (translated to sauce, but loosely meaning filling). read more
3 years ago
Found a decent good tasting Chinese bakery. Looks like mainland China employees/staffs. Hanabi Bakery, one of my favorite spots is right across the street. I usually go there to buy beverages, but it is temporarily closed, so I saw this Chinese bakery along the same path today. Credit cards accepted. Not bad at all. Pricey for sure. Very low key spot. Spacious and airy retail space. Not much foot traffic. Lace designs on white curtains create a vintage feel. Bright red color gift boxes were visible on one side of the room. They can certainly do much better here. Rarely saw customers sitting inside. No long lines after 12 noon on Friday. Expect items at $5-$10 each. Pastries and cakes are absolutely delicious and good. Yes, they have cookies and other goodies too. Soft creamy texture and not too sweet. Made with passion. Everything tastes as good as it looks. Cute teddy bears at the seats for cuteness. Always great to have some cute props and taking photos with it. Plenty of tables and chairs to sit inside. Lots of parking spots available in the lot. Surprisingly, it's located on a corner retail spot on ground floor of an office building facing Newpark Mall. I was very satisfied with the meat mini pastry and white cheesecakes (both comes in 4 quantities each). I didn't expect the meat pastry to have custard inside, but wow, it tasted extra yummy with it. Cheesecake was so fluffy or puffy. Easy to bite. Loved the portion size. Egg tarts looked good too. Birthday cakes popped out too (looks great and special). Items are on higher end in pricing and mainly focused on uniqueness and quality. Makes a great gift for anyone. I will always go to these places that will surprise my tastebuds in a very positive way. Good. Loved the taste! It felt new and different compared to other Chinese bakeries in the area. They have lots of petite cakes here. Tempting. read more
3 years ago
The taro cheesecake was super solid and their egg tarts are pretty top notch. I enjoyed it more than golden gate bakery!! read more
1-liner: New Chinese bakery specializing in cute pastries, mini-cakes, and cake boxes. Time: 2pm on a Sunday. Service: Order to go or eat in shop. No table service. Plenty of empty tables when we visited. Menu: 肉松小贝 (Meat Floss Rolls): 5/5 - if you are a fan of meat floss, you gotta get this one! Subtly sweet custard filling pairs really well with the texture of meat floss. + seaweed gives a nice salty-sweet flavor mix. 豆腐盒子 (Tofu Box): 4/5 - this one has very subtly sweet filling (I think taro? or some kind of root). This was tasty but not out of this world. Price: $5-10 per item. More for premium items. Good value! Vibe: Cute, modern chairs and tables with plant decorations. Stuffed koala and bear were a nice touch. Quiet and relaxed. Good for getting some work done if you are in the area. read more
3 years ago
First time came here. Never realized this bakery is nearby. Tried the original egg tart and meat pork sung bread. They both are soo good. Will come again to try other pastries and desserts. read more
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Very comfortable seating and well maintained tables. As another reviewer mentioned the lady remembered who came into the store first and served us accordingly despite there's no obvious line. The two of us shared the pork floss mochi box which had four layers - pork floss on top, with mochi, then taro paste and a very fluffy cake at the very bottom. Overall a tasty treat with the right amount of sweetness (i.e. Not very sweet). read more
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Very cute bakery! Love the cakes and special and hard-to-find desserts handmade by Rola Bakery. Love the vibe in the store. There're two big bears sitting at one table. read more
3 years ago
Highly recommend this newly opened bakery! Every cake is so delicious! Must try! Will definitely purchase again! read more
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The shredded pork pasty was amazing! I would highly recommend this place. The service and the ambiance was nice. read more
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3900 Newpark Mall Rd
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