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3.3 (184 reviews)
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Starr D.

BTW this place is still open. Haven't been to this location for a long while and things definitely have changed. Foods- bakeries are good as always, but they stop serving sandwiches, I used to love their sandwiches:-( Atmosphere- NOISY, a group of Korean men were gathered and speaking very loudly when I visited. Because those people were so loud, the 2 ladies talking on the opposite side of had to raise their voice just so they can hear each other...ugh a supposedly chilled coffee shop, turned into a noisy Korean marketplace hope this is not a regular occurrence. Service- cashier was friendly and efficient, but the lady who made my coffee filled it overly full and it was leaking from the side of the cup , so messy. A bit disappointed from this visit:-(

Sweet bread rolls and pastries
Jacqueline K.

Cute Korean bakery that offers a variety of cakes and Asian breads. We got the Mammoth bread, their veggie croquette and a mocha custard bread. The Mammoth bread is a family favorite - it's soft yet crunchy on the outside, with layers of delicious cream and strawberry inside. Their veggie croquette is savory albeit slightly too oily and their mocha custard bread is a sweet treat. Service is good and everyone seems friendly!

Ngan D.

I haven't been here in ages but we ate at the restaurant next door, so I thought I would come by because I used to go here all the time for bingsoo. The place was quiet, so our group of 6 was able to just find a table easily. I remember they used to have many bingsoo options but now they only had two: red bean and fruit. I got the fruit bingsoo because I used to get it before too. I have to say it was disappointing and not like before :( they used to have all kind of good fruits on top of some ice cream (yogurt flavor if I remember correctly) with some toppings. Now they had probably three kind: strawberries, cantaloupe, and banana. There was no ice cream or yogurt but just plain ice with some fruits and toppings. Our group didn't even finish it. The service was good though. Staff was polite.

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Ketsanee P.

One of the good choices if you are thinking about bakery, pastry and dessert. Shilla Bakery is Korean/Asian bakery which has a few locations around DMV. The one in Rockville seem a little tiny branch but it still has a variety breads and buns for you and enough room for seating if you want to. They also has beautiful cakes and drinks. My favorite one is a red bean bread, I am falling love with it, so delicious. Another reason that I like this place, they also offer discount pastry/bakery everyday. I think it is a good idea if you don't mind that they might not be made today. From my experience, they tasted fine even though the texture of bread/bun might not be perfectly. Also I never have any problem after that. As for their location, it is convenient, a lot of parking. The service was nice and friendly. Atmosphere inside is cozy and relax.

Michael A.

A visit to this place after a very long time. And I must say that it has changed drastically! Tables and chairs have been removed, selection of cakes have gone down, number of pastries have decreased and choices of Bubble Teas and Shaved Ice have also lessened. Not exactly sure what had happened, but the atmosphere has definitely changed. Ain't the same feeling as before right when you walk in. Kind of a solemn feeling, a weird akwardness is present. Prices seem like they have also increased for the pastries. Maybe the store is getting a makeover or being renovated at some point or another??? Who knows at this point...

Beautiful cake
Ray C.

My eyes exploded from all of the beautiful cakes on display. I've eaten Korean cakes many times so I know they don't pack most of their pastries with sugar like it is done in the US. I grabbed several items to include the cream puffs and everything was fantastic. Customer service was great. I will definitely be back.

Pastries

Was craving bingsoo so I decided to come here. This was my first time visiting the Rockville location, but I've been to the Annandale and Ellicott City locations. This is located in the Twinbrook Shopping Center--the parking lot was crowded and the spaces are narrow. There were 2 options for the bingsoo-- red bean or fruit. I decided to try the fruit and purchased a brown sugar milk tea as well. I thought both were decent. The fruit bingsoo has mango, strawberries, banana, and grapes and also cereal which I wasn't a fan of. The staff was friendly here but I'm not sure I'd go back purely because of the poor parking situation.

I have never been to such a beautiful place, hidden but load in flavor and taste. I swear you won't ever have ginger tea again from anywhere else not their birthday cakes and my absolute fave the fruit tart, are all above and beyond delicious

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Ken C.

Gives Tous Les Jours and Paris Baguette a run for their money! Like its competitors, this Korean bakery has wonderful looking cakes, tarts, and pastries - plus some Asian twists here or there on these French-inspired baked goods. Very tasty and good quality: my favorite from this visit was a delicate strawberry cream bun, very buttery, very mild, with hints of wild strawberry. Also good was a mocha bun and a melon bun. Glad I don't live here otherwise the pounds will be accumulating faster than I can work them off!

Dee M.

I went here a long time ago, but I remember how delicious the baked goods were. I still have a pic from the one time I went here, and I will post it in a minute. I had a date here, and when it came close to closing time, the employees didn't even kick us out. They were so nice about it and let us take our time. Two other customers were also there with us, just lounging around. I think we all stayed there 15 min. after closing time. I don't think the employees even cared lol. Back to the food... all I remember is that the food here was great, delicious, and decorative. I should go back one day.

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The bakery is closed and completely empty (no furniture or bakery products) since Labor Day. Looks like the business has closed.

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Their bread are average, but I did not like their bubble teas. The bubbles were hard, and i think they should just focus on bread quality.

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Pastries are delicious and beautiful. There are plenty of tables to sit and spend time there.

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I had been craving melon pan for a while. It really hit the spot. This one has filling with melon flavor.

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