This was a sweet treat after ramen. When you walk in they have alot of fresh cream puffs. You pick your shell and flavor which is your basic vanilla, chocolate and a new flavor on the day. They walk you through the steps when ordering. Unfortunately I ate these when I got home so the creams consistency was more liquid. The shell was still soft. These definitely need to be enjoyed immediately. read more

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I was happy to come across Beard Papa since I was in the mood for dessert after dinner. I bought the minis. 2 of the vanilla, 2 of the chocolate and 2 of the cookies and cream. I ate them when I got home. The fillings are not consistent. There was barely any fillings for vanilla but the other ones were bursting out after a bite. I'd buy the big one next time when I'm in the area. Staff was friendly. read more

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Ambiance: this beard papa's store is located at a busy plaza in Korean town, shared parking lot with grocery store and restaurants, they validate parking here Service: very fast and friendly, be patient with specific requests Food: standard beard papa's products Original - *** light flavor Matcha - **** tasty green tea, recommend Ube - **** purple yam flavor, recommend Price: each puff costs about $5, and there's discount when you buy six or a dozen read more

Located in madang courtyard, beard papa serves excellent sweets with great service. The (presumably) owner was friendly and gave good recommendations. Appreciated the warm and welcoming service! Got an original cream puff with flavor of the month filling (horchata for Aug) and a honey butter cream puff with vanilla filling. Both were flaky and delicious, and I loved the horchata filling! Didn't ask but I'm sure they provide validation for the mall parking lot. The location has a few tables but it's mostly a take out type of place. Easy parking, great dessert, and friendly service, what more can you ask for? Definitely recommend visiting this beard papa :) read more

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Really good location. I love how quick the service is, and the food and drinks were made to order. I enjoyed the experience as a whole and would definitely come back whenever in the area. Doesn't disappoint! read more

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My review is based on a delivery order we placed since we were craving something sweet. We ordered papas faves mixed 6pk and 1 churro. The mixed pack was limited since we placed our order in the evening. So we got green tea, chocolate, orea cookies and cream, strawberry, and 2 honey butter. They were all nicely packaged when delivered. The eclairs are limited in the type of filling: vanilla, green tea, and chocolate. Eclairs were fluffy and crumbled nicely when bitten in to, and the custard was smooth. Personally, I would have preferred it to be sweeter. But if you enjoy subtlety, this is the spot. read more

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Amazing puffs. Even the mini ones are excellent. I love it when the shell is crispy. I could eat beard papa's puffs everyday. read more

Beard Papa's Koreatown - Mini puffs - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Overall these puffs are okay. They're light and not too sweet which is good. But sadly they aren't very fresh as there is a ton of cream puffs that sit out and just wait to be ordered without any telling of how long. I also wish they had more filling flavors, they only had two - chocolate and vanilla - which can get repetitive. I ordered the churro and dark chocolate options. The chocolate cream was really good, rich and chocolatey. The churro coating was a bit too sweet and luckily the custard mellowed it out. read more

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Beard Papa has some solid cream puffs! The filling isn't too liquid and is creamy enough where it reminds you of soft serve. It is in the heart of Ktown so it is hard to find street parking but you can park underground at the Hmart and should be fine! The service was great and the staff were very friendly. This Beard Papa is tucked a little bit behind the street entrance so make sure to keep your eyes peeled when walking by. It seemed fairly clean for a Ktown location so I was happy with that. read more

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What a treat indeed. The guy working up front did such a great job explaining everything to me as it was my first time. My favorite part about his explanation was how he thoroughly went over the fact that certain filling flavors do not go with certain cream puffs. Upon his suggestion, I got matcha fillings s on both puffs, one original and the other honey butter. It was a bad idea trying to eat one in my car. One bite all over the place. The only con is that parking in the area is super sus. read more

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Okay, so I heard about Beard Papa's , but I have never tried this pastry shop. So, I embarked on a journey to Koreatown to try the much talked about eclairs and mini pastries. Upon entering, I was greeted hello from a very nice gentleman who walked me through the different choices and combinations of eclairs. I chose the standard eclair with matcha filling and the green tea eclair with green tea filling. Both had just enough flaky outside in the texture of the eclair while giving an almost ice cream like texture inside with the filling. Such a refreshing contrast when taking a bite!!!! The store was very clean when entering and was a nice temperature as well!!! There really wasn't inside sitting, as I take it that this place is an "order and go" type situation. As for location it can be tricky to find. When coming to Koreatown to Beard Papa, make sure you park in the parking lot garage because IT'S FREE!!! When going to the garage enter in on the Manhattan Place side not Western!!! They will validate with purchase. The store is located two doors down from Paris Baguette and in between Cosmetic World and a boba store! You can also park at the metered parking lot on Western and walk up the ramp and it will be on your left next to a Boba place. Overall, Beard Papa is a pleasant surprise! My only recommendation is that hopefully one day they will have a gluten free option. When visiting, I personally recommend the ube, green tea, or regular eclair with matcha filling, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the flavors!!!!!! read more

Beard Papa's Koreatown - Green Tea Eclair Puff - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a Japanese chain and their cream puffs are most popular. I was not in the mood for that but ice cream mochi really grabbed my attention. See, as I a gaijin I never really gotten into mochi with the traditional red bean paste filling. So... it was outstanding! I'm a fan. And all I had to pay for that 1oz cutie patootie is $2.50 and 90 calories. Service was friendly and fast but I was the only customer. (1pm Sun) Jul, 2024 read more

When i saw the sign advertising the honey and butter cream puff I was intrigued and had to stop into Beard Papa's to try one. OMG it was SO good! Sweet but not too sweet. I would definitely pop into Beard Papa's again to get another one. The gentleman behind the counter was also super nice read more

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I love this chain!! I wish we had one closer to us but they all seem to be in the downtown area or at least a 30 min drive from us. :( please bring one to the SF valley! Unless there is one that I don't know of LOL. Delicious cream puffs, always fresh and perfect temperature. I like their regular cream puffs but the ones with a layer of chocolate on top is that good but of extra if you want something on the sweeter side. It's not super sweet which I like! Service is great and quick. It's a small shop but clean which is how it should be! Looking forward to coming back. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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My favorite item is the classic vanilla cream puff. The mini versions are amazing since they're the perfect bite size. Not too sweet. I bought a dozen cream puffs and the total was about $50 which I found to be pretty steep. Definitely was a heavy box and took us a few days to polish off. So unless you have 6+ people to help you eat 1-2 cream puffs each, I wouldn't suggest ordering so many. Parking: the plaza closes their parking at a certain time --9:30ish What I appreciated about this location was the employee. We went in 7 minutes before closing (they close at 10pm). And she still serviced us. The chairs were up and everything was clean, but still sold us the cream puffs. As everyone knows, those after dinner sweet cravings hit you hard. Another customer came in at 9:58 and she also sold him cream puffs with no attitude. I really appreciated her. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Prices $ ($5 under) Bread papa! It's been a while since I ate them and it taste just like the same that I remember! The shop is right on the entrance to the H Mart plaza and you cannot miss it. We ordered the Oreo and the S'mores puff with chocolate filling. It taste like a chocolate heaven for a second! The puff was crispy on the outside and when you bite into it, the filling inside will burst unexpectedly. I just wish I has bought more! read more

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The young gentleman was kind and nice. Green tea flavor was phenomenal! Will be back for sure

After dinner at Gangnam Station Korean BBQ across the street we were looking for dessert. Somi Somi upstairs had a huge line and the bingsoo at the place next year looked a bit overwhelming. So we decided to try Beard Papa's cream puffs. We ordered six minis (required to purchase 6) with half vanilla cream, half dark chocolate. Each was hand filled on the spot and the cream puffs were light and airy, the fillings also quite light so overall a nice, simple, slightly sweet ending to an otherwise very heavy meal. read more

I had the most amazing experience at this place. There was incredible customer service. First off, it's in a somewhat hard to find section of the Koreatown mall, and the employee was so helpful that he came out of the store to bring us into the shop. the shop was incredibly clean and filled with many varieties of cream puff. It's very affordable and we had prompt and professional service. I ordered a vanilla churro cream puff and everything was very fresh all the way until close- we arrived at 8:56 pm. when I returned home, I was disheartened to discover that my cream puff had been filled with chocolate, to which I have a small allergic reaction. I gave it to my friend, and he said it was the most delicious dessert he had ever consumed in that part of Los Angeles. So we decided to go back and try our luck to get a proper order. when we arrived the following week, we referenced the issue and spoke with the manager, Steve, as well as maria, who were both very communicative and helpful and friendly. Maria even went as far to change her gloves to protect me from ipossible reaction. Was delicious and we ate the entire vanilla cream puff right on the spot. This company is very dedicated to their delicious quality product and they have something unique that you cannot find anywhere else. I think this place is amazing and you should definitely go there if you are in Koreatown! Attached our photographs of the cream puff, the Japanese donut and their special Matcha cream puff. read more

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I have slept on Beard Papa's. I'll be honest about that. We had locations back in Chicago and for some reason, it didn't excite me. I don't know what in the heck I was thinking because these little cream puffs are soooooooooooooooooooooo delish. The chain started in Japan and now they are everywhere! I finally made my way to the KTown location and got some of the goods. I was able to try the Honey Butter, Chocolate Eclair (minis!), the Oreo Crumble Puff and Chocolate Fondant. All were good but I definitely liked the Chocolate best. Honey Butter was uneventful for me, but the Mini Puffs were perfection! They were such a good size and 6 came in the order for $8. The other full size puffs ranged from $3.50-$4 and they were quite big, in my opinion! All these little guys had those cool flavors mentioned on the outside, but then you also get to pick your filling of Chocolate, Original Vanilla or Green tea! For some reason they didn't have green tea when I went in, so I still need to try that. Both the Chocolate and Vanilla were gooey custard in all the right ways. The chocolate fondant had a very light chocolate taste to it, not overly rich which I enjoyed. There is still a lot for me to try at Beard Papa's but I'm so glad I finally made the plunge into their pool trying their cream puffs! read more

Spot on shells, light cream custard, and beautiful presentation. These cream puffs are so delectable and perfect for sharing. The owner and staff take great pride in their business and it truly shows in the cream puffs. They are also very kind & generous. The owner offers parking validation if you park in the structure. :) We will be back to support this business and enjoy their pastries!! read more

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Such delectable eclairs!! Looks and smells soo good can't wait to devour it Steve was so helpful and nice! We'll be back on read more

MUST GO HERE!!!! Seriously one of the best stops on our LA food adventure! We went in to have 1 and bring a couple home and left with a dozen to split. We both rough them home and they were a big hit with the fam!! The filling was so creamy and delicious, the Carmel filling was soooo good and so was the vanilla. The gentleman who helped us was amazing and so on it with his recommendations. He steered us in all the right directions! Honey butter with vanilla and the caramel puff of the month were the 2 favorites. My mom loved the chocolate topped one with vanilla as well. read more

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Not a bad place for some Japanese Choux Cream. They got a few different shells and fillings you can choose from. The shell wasn't the freshest since they made them beforehand but still a quick and easy spot to grab some treats. read more

Beard Papa's Koreatown - Oreo Cream Puff with Chocolate Filling - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been meaning to try Beard Papas for awhile and I'm sure glad that I chose this location for my first time. The gentleman working the counter was so friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. He walked me through all of the different types of puffs, along with their premade specialties. The original with vanilla filling was a home run, though you can't go wrong with any option here. Can't wait to come back to try more! read more

Steve is the best! I found out they have their own free parking lot behind the stores. Great selection, clean, friendly people. Will visit them again! read more

Best Cream Puffs Ever! My neighbor turned me on to their cream puffs. OMG, they are truly the best cream puffs I've ever had She had been raving about them for the longest and I had to try them . Am I glad I finally gave in and tried them. They are all that and a bag of chips! read more

To be honest, these are overrated cream puffs. You can get better tastier ones from Vietnamese shops. Vietnamese cream puffs are much better. Also, Beard Papa's cream puffs are expensive. But in K-Town, these are probably the best ones you can get here. read more

This is the best Beard Papa's location I've ever been to...and I've been to Beard Papa's in Japan. Their menu offers over 20 different cream puffs, with your choice of vanilla or dark chocolate filling. Their cream puffs are hand filled to order, ensuring optimal freshness. They also have other desserts like mochi and ice cream, plus an extensive selection of specialty coffee/tea drinks. The young guy working was friendly, and patient while I made my selections. My favorite choice was the Honey Butter Cream Puff. Lightly dusted in powdered sugar and absolutely gushing vanilla custard, the authentic flavors were outstanding. The Matcha Green Tea Eclair Puff was a close second, whose smooth white chocolate coating provided just the right level of sweetness. The Japanese Donut was on the dry side, but still very good. I personally prefer their vanilla filling over the dark chocolate. If you are a cream puff fan, this K-town Beard Papa's is a must try. read more

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The worker was so sweet and nice so nothing on the worker but the puff tasted so old I think it was sitting out for a while so I was rlly disappointed read more

all time favorite dessert spot in Ktown. i will never get tired of their cream puff.. this is the only that makes great and perfect cream puffs! it's very soft, airy, crispy on the outside and they have a lot of flavors. they have chocolate and vanilla fillings also, they serve other desserts and drinks too.. the chocolate cake is good it taste like a soufflé after warming it up :) read more

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I order in and let me tell you, that little bites would make your cozy night a bit better. I got 3 items, the chocolate covered mini stuffed eclair was good. My personal favorites are the last two, creme brûlée and the donut eclair one. Only thing, creme brûlée was yummy but the top wasn't crispy enough and was more like a pudding consistency, probably need to be more crispy but taste is good. read more

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Horrible, it tasted like it was weeks old and super dry/hard. I expected more but customer service was good. Overall I wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

They're yummy, probably one of the best cream puff you'll ever have in LA. Classic original is the best. Sometimes I get curious and order the specials but I always end up regretting it. Stick to the plain original! And eat them right away (they get soggy) and order an Americano! It goes well with coffee. Oreo - too sweet Creme Brûlée-not as crunchy, sorta mushy, had too much cream but it was not bad.. Matcha- I usually like matcha but this one wasn't memorable. Chocolate Covered- it's pretty good, I still prefer the plain ones. These are too sweet and heavy. If one is too big for you, get the mini ones and share. read more

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Quite literally the most delightful experience, the gentleman at the counter who just believe is the owner was so sweet and patient and very helpful. And the puffs were absolutely delicious, will be coming again. read more

What a scrumptious little treat. I wish shocked to find this little jewel in Koreatown that serves these wonderful cream puffs filled with a custard of your choice. The cream puff itself is so crispy and flaky, and the filling absolutely delicious without being overly sweet. Come in for a cuppa coffee and a cream puff you will not be disappointed. read more

Came to this location on a Sunday afternoon with my boyfriend, not busy at all. It was easy to find parking in the structure here and since we grabbed the items super quickly, parking was free. We were warmly welcomed by a kind man who took the time to share all the flavors they had available as well as recommend some of his favorites. Rung us up super quickly with assistance of his young daughter. They also advised us to refrigerate them quickly to retain their freshness if we weren't gonna eat them on the spot. I ended up getting 6 types of cream puffs: matcha eclair, cookies and cream, strawberry shortcake, caramel crunch, and two honey butter (one filled with original cream and the second with matcha). Beard papa's never disappoints--super light, crunchy on the outside, and soft and creamy on the inside. I really recommend the honey butter shell because it's extra crispy. I recommend you visit this location because of the delicious cream puffs (consistent flavor to that of other locations), but to also support the super friendly and helpful family that runs the shop :) read more

Beard Papa's Koreatown - Desserts Near Me - Los Angeles, California

All staff is very friendly, I actually dealt with Steve and he was such a sweet heart and very helpful. He went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and made sure I enjoyed my experience. The desserts are amazing as well. The puffs are soft yet crisp and the filling is good yet not too sweet. The ambiance was relaxing and cozy. Great shakes too. 10/10 read more

We had never been to Beard Papas and were drawn in by the delicious looking cream puffs through the window. We walked in and were pleasantly greeted by the owner Steve. He asked if we were familiar with how the cream puffs were made. Since we had no clue, Steve proceeded to give is a nice quick overview about how the cream puffs were made along with a demonstration of how they are filled with the cream filling. There were a variety of cream puffs but the two I bought were the original and the twice baked ones which have honey and butter in them and taste like cream brûlée once the cream filling is injected in and you take your first bite. I also got a chance to taste the Mochi Guava Ice Cream exclusively flown in from the original manufacturer Bubbies located in Hawaii. I learned that the outer coating is made with a delicate rice coating filled with ice cream. If it isn't from Bubbies, it's not authentic original Mochi. With that great introduction to the world of Japanese Cream Puffs and Hawaiian Mochi Ice Cream, I tremendously enjoyed my desserts and look forward to returning for some more delicious desserts! Thank you Steve! read more

I mean, fresh cream puffs. Absolutely nothing to complain about, only things to enjoy and savor! The gentlemen behind the counter was a wonderful help, the manager was also bilingual in Korean and English, and so enthusiastic and pleasant to speak with. We got crème brûlée (freshly burnt!)and strawberry with vanilla filling as well as a strawberry cheesecake smoothie...YUM so good! The smoothie was surprisingly like an ice cream milkshake, flavorful, thick and creamy cold goodness. Swing by if you're in the madang plaza area! read more