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Updated Ashai Bakery review November 2025. Two years ago a large first birthday family party celebrated by many & all with 2 large Ashai Bakery fresh fruit cakes . Sunday 2 years later celebrating a third year birthday party for only 25 people a strawberry fruit cake was ordered . The classic simply decorated cake with fruit created excitement & anticipation for all with after the dinner traditional singing & candle ceremony anchored with the beautiful cake with candles . The strawberry fruit cake was light , delicious , smooth and "perfect"amount of sweetness. I don't know what the cost of large cakes from a local bakery cost but 75$ seemed very reasonable priced for the quality cake produced . Conveniently open on Sunday at 11 am certainly helped the party planning ,thank you As my Grandaughter asked after blowing out her candles , " May I have a slice ?" "Me too ", i said . Ashai still a local gem of a bakery ! N 16th past Bethany home on west side north of Dicks Hideaway. with parking in front . read more

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My sister and I decided to come here on a whim! I'm really glad we did, as this place is a hidden gem! The owners are nice, and the desserts are really good! I'm especially a big fan of the coffee jello! read more

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Come here for the best Asian Fruit Cakes!! Growing up we always have fruit cakes and my whole family goes to them for any celebrations and even wedding cakes! The cake is perfectly moist. The whipped cream is the perfect amount of sweetness. The cake is light and delicious. The pricing is great too!! Very friendly family and gives you the best customer service! I would highly recommend! read more

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Fabiola S.

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Stopped at this place to check and see for the first time, we got a box of almond cookies and one slice of baked cheesecake. Both were very disappointing and bland with zero flavor. I'm thinking their main item here are cakes as we noticed hardly any baked goods for sale but about a dozen cakes in various different sizes. I might try them again for a cake at some point but not a good bakery for any other type of baked goods. read more

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From the outside, Asahi Bakery looks unassuming and you can easily walk/drive right past without noticing. Head inside and a while world of Asian pastries and goodies await. I love their cappuccino cake. Make sure to order ahead as they might not have this flavor available for purchase at all times. The owners are super sweet (no pun intended!) and it's been a pleasure getting to know them. The only reason my review is not 5 stars is because the fruit on some of the cakes were not that fresh and the cream frosting on the ready made cakes can be a bit stale depending on how long they have been in the refrigerated case. Since this bakery is a family owned business they can have limited hours, so be sure to double-check when they are open. read more

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This place is so good!!! We get the macrons which are coconut filled collate like balls. They are delicious: the cakes also look so good. read more

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Best Asian fruit cake bakery in Phoenix. They load the cake with tons of ingredients and the cake is fluffy! It's very light. It's not very sweet, which is perfect for my liking! read more

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I have lived in the neighborhood for over 5 years now and regret not giving this bakery more business than I should. It's unique for the area because they are an Asian bakery. Asian cakes are predominantly sponge cake, resulting in a lighter airier tasting dessert. They also tend to use either butter cream or whipped cream (Asahi uses whipped cream) which I very much prefer over sugar frosting. Sugar frosting literally makes my teeth cringe and hurt just from thinking about it. It also screams, pls inject me with DMII, but I digress. Recently had the pleasure of swinging in to pick up a treat for the foster department staff at Arizona Animal Welfare League, where I foster and volunteer at (shameless plug, pls consider fostering to help save small lil furry lives). Did not want to be boring or cliche by bringing in donuts, cookies from costco, cake from a Fry's or something generic. So after a lil brainstorming, Asahi came to mind. Picked up these cute fruit cake mini rolls. Perfect for a light lil afternoon treat. I've had the pleasure of trying their actual whole fruit cake in the past and it's delightful. I'm definitely making a better effort and giving this place more of my business. The owner and staff are also so kind and grateful for every customer. read more

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Everything from the greeting to the final hand off of my order was flawless. The staff clearly took pride in their work. I saw someone re clean the glass display even though it looked spotless. I had the pistachio rose cake it was unique, lightly floral, and perfectly moist. It was served in a clean clamshell box. This place is a gem. read more

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The strawberry cake I ordered was delicious!! I ordered it a couple weeks ahead; it was ready when I went to pick it up. They added a little message onto the cake, and carried it out and put it in my car, with no problems. This is the second time we've ordered one of their cakes; same excellent service and delicious cake, both times! read more

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Amazing cakes very light and fluffy not too sweet. Always have a variety of cakes and desserts available. We get a cake from them at least 3 times a year for birthdays read more

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So far I've only had the mini fruit cakes, but they are WONderful, and if everything else is as good, I'm going to enjoy many visits to Asahi. The sponge cake is just sweet enough; the whipped cream dense and light at the same time, and the fruit always fresh. I took a box of these to some friends who had lived in Japan, and they were over the moon delighted. Their hours are limited, but I arrived the first time 15 min before they opened, and the owner (?) came out and welcomed me in. This is the kind of neighborhood treasure that is the best of Phoenix. read more

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I have been coming here for 20 years . I order their fruit cake, it is moist and the frosting is whipped cream is perfect . The cake is not very sweet but goes great with the fruit layers . The owners run the restaurant and hours are limited. You do need to call ahead . I not confident buying the othere small pastries as they are not always fresh. But come for their fruit cake . One year my friends and family got me three cakes so I ate fruit cakes for two weeks read more

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Blake A.

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Ordered mini fruit cakes for my daughter's birthday. Friendly customer service and tasty cakes. The kids gobbled them up immediately. We will definitely be back! read more

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Have been buying cakes here for 30 years. Always good and fresh and not so sweet. The owners are also friendly and nice.

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What stood out most was how clean and organized the whole bakery was. The staff kept everything in order and were very respectful and efficient. I had their carrot cake and it was moist, flavorful, and generously topped with cream cheese frosting. Even the utensils and boxes were hygienically handled. I felt confident eating here and will be back for more. read more

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Cake reminded me of childhood cake not too sweet! We will be ordering here in the near future. read more

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The cakes are made with a light, airy & fluffy sponge cake with fresh fruit and whipped cream, not too sweet but delicious! I have bought cakes from this place many times and I will continue to get my cakes here, even though they are located in the opposite side of the city from where I live. Their cakes are always fresh & delicious and they have great service! read more

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Mimi K.

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Been here with my family since grade school! In my 30's now and my family and I would still order and pick up cakes for my kids birthday parties and special occasions! Definitely recommend them! read more

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Angela C.

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I was looking for a Chinese bakery in the Phoenix area and found this on Yelp. It's a little mom and pop shop in a quiet plaza, with their young daughter helping out her parents to tape the boxes shut. It seems to be a popular bakery, as when I walked in, two other parties came in after me. The reviews are really high for this bakery, thus the reason why I went out of my way to come here. I was really hoping the cake was as good as the reviews stated. Unfortunately what I purchased did not meet expectations. I purchased a 6" fruit cake and a fruit tart. I love Chinese cakes, but the cake from Asahi is only ok.... I think I got an old cake. It tasted stale and dry, and the cream didn't seem fresh. I think it would taste better if I got a fresh cake. My main gripe is I don't know why they don't remove the parchment paper from the cake before they put it together - the cake gets stuck on there! When I sliced the cake to serve, the bottom layer always sticks on to the paper and the cake slices end up with a missing layer, which I have to scrape off the paper to serve with the rest of the slice. You can imagine the presentation of that...not pretty at all. read more

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Dwayne O.

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Asahi Bakery Orderd the Asahi Fruit Cake in a quarter sheet to feed 12, we cut generous size slices and had plenty leftover. Called Friday, was looking at picking up on Saturday morning, but they open at 11 am and I had to be in Tempe with the cake by 11am. So David the owner said he would open at 10:30 am on Saturday, but I thought that would be cutting it close. I asked him what he currently had and he said he had one more quarter sheet so I asked it he could hold it for me and I would like to pick it up Friday and asked about writing birthday names on the cake and he said it would take about 10 seconds, I think it took him 15 seconds because there were four names. Lol. David was very accommodating and the cake was a hit at the get together. read more

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They are still open during the pandemic, which I really appreciate. Their taro cake is very good. The cream is fluffy and mildly sweet. The taro cream inside is fresh and made of real taro. I like Asian cake because they are not overly sweet like American ones. I hope their business will survive through this pandemic. Many small local bakeries have closed permanently already. read more

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Joyce W.

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Q: Why did the students eat their homework? A: Because the teacher said that it was a piece of cake. After not having Asahi Bakery for years, I recently got to rekindle my love for Asahi when I was given a birthday cake from here. The BEST Asian-style fruit cake in the whole valley! Fresh fruit, moist cake, and bite after bite of delicious flavor. The taro cake and green tea cake are also great here. Asahi has been a Phoenix gem for as long as I can remember and I hope they stick around for years and years to come. Get yourself a sweet treat because let's face it, life is stressful and "stressed" is just "desserts" spelled backwards. read more

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Aj P.

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First time trying this place, the lady who was helping me was friendly and I got a lemon sponge cake and a case of macaroons. The cake was amazing and I haven't tried the macaroons yet but they look delicious. Go ahead and give this place a try. read more

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Latoi S.

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I'm born and raised in Japan, American cakes are too sweet but Asahi bakery makes the best cake in the valley. Not too sweet with fresh fruits on top! Closest I can get to home read more

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This is the best place to get your Asian style birthday cake that is not too sweet for your elderly! It's been here serving the Phoenix area over 30+years. Delicious read more

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Not a Japanese bakery, but a cake shop. I'm sure their cakes are fine, and yes you can find one or two pastries that are done in a Japanese style. But they need to change the name and the category because a Japanese bakery it is not. read more

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The cake was ok. Not impress. They don't have much to choose from when I went there. The fruit in the cake was not fresh at all.

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My daughter just turned 21 and wanted a fruit cake for her birthday. She is very conscious of her diet and did not want anything overly sweet. This cake fit the bill. Everyone loved it. The cake was fluffy and the frosting light and airy with ample fruit throughout. So happy we took the chance and ordered from here. The building could use a little updating... but other than that would recommend... very friendly local business. read more

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Paula A.

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This bakery is the wrost. Buyer beware. I purchased 10 sponge cakes. They were obviously pre frozen. When I cut into them. All of them were full of mold. Can you imagine if I hadn't cut them? read more

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This is the fresh fruit cake! Pre-ordered for Christmas Eve and when talking to the lady at Asahi, she was very sweet and accommodating! 10/10 for customer service & the quality of the cake. I've been coming here since I was young and the cake still taste as just I remembered. read more

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My mother and I absolutely love both the bakery and the owners! We always come back to purchase their birthday cakes and pastry for pretty much every single occasion. The combination of soft whipped cream, the bouncy sponge, and the fresh fruits makes unbelievably delicious. Just the right amount of sugar you need. read more

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I ordered the Taro Cake which had vanilla sponge cake layers, with Taro frosting and actual Taro pieces inside! I was glad it had actual Taro. I wanted to try the Green Tea Sponge cakes but they said they only make them when they make a Green Tea Cake. We ordered the smallest size and it was good for 5 people and came out to $15. read more

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What a wonderful bakery in AZ! We were traveling to see my mom in Avondale and was hoping to find a delicious cake (Asian cake). I am glad I didn't have to drive 1.5 hours to Paris Baguette to get some cake. Their fruit cake was delicious!! Will definitely be back to try out their mango and taro cake! read more

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best mango ever! this mango was the best invest i ever made you should buy it today, 5 stars!!!

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I ordered a chocolate cake for my birthday and I was surprised to find that it's the least chocolatey chocolate cake I've ever encountered. The frosting wasn't frosting it was more like lightly chocolate flavored lard and the cake itself was like air. It was the opposite of rich. Very little flavor or sweetness. Very strange cake. The bakery had been there looking like forever so I hope it's cleaner than it looks? I don't know I went and bought a $20 delicious cake at the grocery store. The lady was really nice though read more

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Ashley T.

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Some of the best cakes in AZ! They are never too sweet and I really enjoy the cream which isn't super sweet like traditional cake icing. More of a butter cream. Always my go to! read more

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Heard about the coffee jello, went in for the coffee jello. The building is not impressive but the smell is of delicious fresh baked bread, makes you hungry. Loaves of bread and some pastries to choose from but I was on a mission for the coffee jello. It was better than I imagined and totally worth stopping if your in the neighborhood. Might as well try a loaf of bread if you don't normally visit this part of town. read more

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DELICIOUS Green Tea cakes! My daughter always asks for them as a snack or treat! And they really are yummy! About the size of 2 cupcakes. They also make coffee, vanilla, chocolate, banana, coconut flavored ones. Also, around Chinese New Year, they'll make a BAKED 年糕 (a chewy dessert made of sweet rice flour)--it's usually steamed, but their baked version has a great crust on the outside. Delicious! You may need to special order these, though, as the bakery gets really busy around lunar New year. read more

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6056 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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(602) 234-3093
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http://www.asahi-bakery.com

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Hours

What time does Asahi Bakery open?

Asahi Bakery opens at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Asahi Bakery close?

Asahi Bakery is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Asahi Bakery closes at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sun 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Asahi Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Asahi Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Asahi Bakery have catering options?

No, Asahi Bakery does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Asahi Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Asahi Bakery allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Asahi Bakery have bike parking?

Yes, Asahi Bakery has bike parking.

Does Asahi Bakery have parking?

Yes, Asahi Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Asahi Bakery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Asahi Bakery is wheelchair accessible.

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European Bakery and Cafe

3.9(180 reviews)

9.4 mi

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Came here a few days ago for lunch - we ordered the Naples and Da Vinci and both were delicious…read more The homemade bread, freshly-sliced meats, fresh vegetables--all superb. I especially liked the Naples - I love pesto on a sandwich, but sometimes it can be overpowering, but the ratios were great here. We also got dessert--dobosh torte (which my partner hasn't had since he was 4) and a rigoletta amandina for me. I've never had either of these cakes elsewhere, but they were great! Not as sweet as your standard American cake, and with a slightly different texture, but everything was light as can be. Highly recommend. I understand what other reviews are saying in that the person at the counter wasn't exuberantly friendly and outgoing, but they answered our questions, got the order right, and when we forgot to get the water we purchased, they brought it to our table, so I would say the customer service we got was still 5 stars.

Food here is ethnic European style, my fam and I love it for holidays or party gatherings! Every…read moreyear I get my birthday cake from this family run shop and they never fail to meet my expectations. No matter if I swing by with my dad, granny, or husband, we're always served with a smile.

The DaVinci

Here is the Black Forest

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The Black Forest minus lettuce or tomatoes (not a fan of lettuce on sandwiches and stupid allergies)

V’s Sweets

5.0(14 reviews)

11.5 mi

All I have to say is...WOW!!! So beautiful and so tasty…read more Today, I picked up my first order of chocolate cupakes topped with cream cheese oreo frosting from V's Sweets and they were delicious. These cupcakes are top tier. They're melt in your mouth soft, and the frosting is so rich and decadent, just the perfect sweet treat to brighten your day. These Cupcakes were fresh, delicious, andreasonably priced. Not to mention Vanessa is extremely friendly and accomdating. Give this place a try you won't be disappointed.

I stumbled upon V's Sweets and inquired about a cheesecake. She does. Communicative and got back to…read moreme right away. I picked up Mike she's cute as a gift and because of her schedule and my schedule, she threw in some chocolate covered strawberries. Everything was amazing! Unbelievably fantastic. It's cheesecake with the seniors I have ever had. She recommended a strawberry sauce that she uses, but put it on the side because my life to be achy. She could've smothered it in the sauce and we would've still love it. I will be definitely using her for some sweets in the future.

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Y-Vi's Artisan Sweets

5.0(9 reviews)

11.4 mi

Excellent Service! We got cupcakes delivered to our team event. They were beautiful and delicious!…read moreService was great! Thank you!

Can I say mmmmmmmmm and yummy! Helpful and thoughtful. Pick up is smooth and did i say yummy!read more

Colombian flag colored birthday cake for 70th birthday.

Ferrero Rocher inspired macarons, sooooo delicious and moist!! Highly recommend!!

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Ferrero Rocher inspired macarons, sooooo delicious and moist!! Highly recommend!!

Silver Rose Bakery

Locally owned & operated

I've been wanting to try this bakery after seeing it on the too good to go app. I went today…read morebecause I finally got a bag, and was so excited to see the inside. There's no place to sit inside, but there are two nice parking spaces out in the front since it's a busy parking lot by a gym. They have several cases of sweet options, cakes that you can customize on the spot, and pastries that are topped fresh to order. They also have so many cake pop flavors. I didn't even know how to decide! The owner, Melissa, was so sweet to me! I asked her questions about the business, and what they do for catering. I love supporting local businesses, especially bakeries because I'm a baker myself. I talked to her about customizing an order for my place of employment in the next couple of months and she was totally on board to customize it how I wanted. Aside for my too good bag, I ended up buying an ube cake pop and a Boston cream tart, and both are out of this world! On Fridays and Saturdays, they do buy one get one free cake, pops, so it's a perfect opportunity to try all of the flavors! Definitely try this place, you will not be disappointed!

I was on the hunt for a bakery that makes custom cookies, and I'm so glad I found Silver Rose! I…read morewent into the bakery in person to place my order so I could better explain what I was looking for, and the staff was incredibly attentive and helpful in making sure everything was just right. I was really happy with the service. They also offer baked goods and cake pops for purchase in store. The bakery itself is very nice and clean, with an open kitchen and workspace where you can watch the decorators at work. The cookies were some of the best I've ever had. I've ordered custom cookies before that were a bit hard, but these were so soft and absolutely beautiful. I'll definitely be using them again in the future. I also thought my cake turned out super cute. If I had to nitpick, I wish the 30 had been in a slightly bolder font like my photo reference, but overall they did a great job. The cake was also quite large and heavy. I believe I ordered the 10 inch, and it was very tall. The picture honestly doesn't do it justice. I chose the cookies and cream flavor, and it was pretty good.