I ordered a Concha Sundae just to see what all the hype was about. Five minutes later I was sitting…read morein my car in complete silence, protecting it from anyone who even looked like they wanted a bite. Whoever came up with the idea of putting ice cream and a fresh concha together deserves a raise. It's one of those desserts that makes you say, "I'll save half for later," and then somehow the cup is empty before you finish that sentence. The concha was soft and fresh, the ice cream was creamy, and every bite somehow got better than the last. I honestly don't know if this is dessert or a personality test because if you share it, you're a better person than I am. Five stars. My only complaint is that now every other dessert has to compete with this, and that's just not fair.

Saw this place while driving home from work and always wanted to try it. Super glad I did ! Their…read moreRose Amor concha was heavenly warm,soft, and toasty in each bite! I also got their mango peach smoothie and really enjoyed you can taste the fruit. The staff member behind the counter provided great service. Will definitely be coming back for more conchas and drinks !

Haven't gotten the chance to actually visit this place in person but my friend kindly bought me a…read morebox and brought it to me and HOLY this bread is heavenly. Their salt bread is actually insane and the end bits with all the butter bunched up is crazy. The cookie salt bread is basically the sweet version and that is amazing as well. Pretty much can't go wrong with any of the breads here. Also the size of them?? Definitely shareable. I will absolutely be making the drive up now that I know it's this good!

I've been to this bakery quite a few times, and it's a solid spot for Japanese-style pastries. I…read moreusually grab a few pastries and a cold brew for myself, plus a banana matcha for my best friend. Today's cold brew was perfect. One time before it had a strange chemical-like taste and I couldn't finish it, but I think that was just a one-off because it's normally really good. The banana matcha was good too, although it could've used a little more banana foam this time. The lines can get pretty long, so I was glad it wasn't too busy today. My favorites are the fish sandwich pastry and the jalapeño cheddar pastry. This time I also tried the salt and cookie butter croissant, the s'mores Danish, the Nutella banana Danish, and the turkey and cheese croissant. Everything was good except the turkey and cheese croissant, it was way overcooked for my liking, so I probably wouldn't order that one again. Overall, a good bakery with consistently tasty pastries and drinks.

Ordered a 12inch cake for 37 people and we only ate half of it. Definitely should have gotten a…read moresmaller cake! We ordered the Choco Layer Cake and I think it was the best cake I've ever had. The only problem was cutting it into smaller segments and not having it fall apart. There is a custard layer that makes it kind of fall apart when you're cutting it. Ordering was easy and the price was reasonable! The writing on the cake wasn't the best, but I guess they have since stopped offering writing.

Stopped here after an early dinner at Medii kitchen. Cute little spot with great pastries and…read moreaffordable prices. I got a couple of macaroons. I brought it home and tried them they were so delicious. Will def stop by again when I am in the area. Friendly staff .

They were so nice and the food was super yummy! Everything was so fresh and delicious i would…read moredefinitely come back

The staff were very friendly, and the store was clean and organized. I bought some bread and cake…read morehere. Everything looks delicious, and I can't wait to try them.

Located inside Tokyo Central…read more Excellent croissants $3 Large Boba With Tea or flavored Calpico!! We've been waiting to try this as the bakery closes before Tokyo Central. Boba has good chewy texture and you can't beat the price!

The cake is as good as it looks. Ioana is awesome to work with. Her passion and love for her…read morecreations are palpable. Her cakes are a work of art.

I had the pleasure of working with Ioana on a custom cake and tart order for my father's birthday…read more It was a bit of a short notice but she was able to accommodate the request which I was grateful for. The cake was executed beautifully and the flavor we chose was delicious. Ioana was wonderful to work with and I will definitely return for future events. Thank you again for everything!

Have been getting g great bread here since 2020. Aaron, at the farmers market, is a great guy.read more

My husband and I were at the OC Farmers Market yesterday as we had come to visit friends and they…read morealways suggest walking around the FM first. We decided to pick up a couple of loaves of bread. We got one sourdough and one cinnamon brioche. We tried them both this morning. We made French toast with the brioche and made sourdough toast with butter and jam. Both were excellent. We were only going to buy the loaf of sourdough but the guy helping us told us it was buy one, get one free so we choose the brioche. What a deal! We don't know if this is their regular deal or it was for the holiday or what but we were thrilled. We don't live in OC but we're not too far so we can come visit our friends and pick up more bread when whenever we want. So happy we tried the bread. If you live in OC and want delicious bread I suggest you try them.

Still a huge fan of Smoking Tiger and here to update my review with new favorites. The staff are…read morealways very friendly! Baked goods - 5/5, I LOVE the new chicken pot pie croissant-like pastry!!! The filling is sooo delicious. Sconkies - 5/5, the scone x cookie hybrid is also a favorite. I like the density and their flavors are so fun and unique! Kimchi musubi croissant - 4/5, is very unique and savory. But can be quite salty, better heated up. Yuzu black tea - 5/5, I appreciate their decaf menu because I don't usually drink coffee or caffeinated teas. This iced tea is my new go-to. I like that it's not as sweet as their usual decaf selection.

Long-time customer, first-time reviewer…read more Smoking Tiger has one of my favorite pastries around - the Garlic Cream Cheese bread. Honestly, it's the main reason I keep coming back. The bread is soft, the garlic flavor is just right, and the cream cheese filling brings everything together perfectly. Their coffee drinks are also consistently good. My personal favorite is the Smokin' Spaniard, probably because I'm a sucker for anything made with condensed milk. It's rich, smooth, and just sweet enough without being over the top. On a recent visit, I decided to try their new Pineapple Express. It was a hot day, and I was in the mood for something fruity and refreshing without any caffeine. It was decent - light and refreshing, though it didn't quite stand out as much as their coffee drinks for me. Overall, this is still one of my favorite bakeries and coffee spots. Between the delicious pastries, solid drinks, and cozy atmosphere, it's a place I find myself returning to again and again.