European chocolates are like red wine, full bodied, rich, and an explosion of flavor, indulgent in…read moreevery sense. Asian chocolates, on the other hand, tend to be lighter, less sweet, more delicate and subtle on the palate. Frenchian chocolates felt like they sat comfortably between both worlds. They were pleasant to eat, not as heavy or intensely rich as traditional Belgian chocolates, yet not bland or lacking in flavor either. The sweetness was well balanced, and the flavors were enjoyable without being overpowering. I probably would not go out of my way to purchase them again, but for those who prefer chocolates that are not too sweet or too bold in flavor, these would suit their palate well. Overall, I had a good time tasting them. Happy Valentine's Day!

It's awesome to have a local chocolatier in our area, and what surprised me is to learn that they…read morehave an alternative sweetener that makes it healthier and appropriate for those who may be controlling their sugar levels. The chocolates are beautiful and really are eye catching, with different colors and shapes and great flavor profiles. For example, the earl grey chocolate has the essence of tea but is not overpowering with floral notes and certainly a great treat. I was able to sample several pieces with my kid although we primarily visited this shop to pick up the viral dubai chocolare (at least during the time when dubai chocolate flavor was getting hyped up). The service from the associates have always been great, as I've visited randomly since this location is close to Jamboree Rd and in the same plaza as a self car wash spot. It may be a bit pricey but it certainly is a unique chocolate boutique shop with lots to offer. It may sound very corporate, but I feel like this is the type of chocolate you would want to order to gift a bunch of office team members or to distribute as client gifts during the holidays. All in all, great shop with great chocolate!

very cozy atmosphere, lots of choices. Strawberries look great! Waffles were soft but rather bland,…read morethe strawberry spread was really sweet so the two together evened out.

The crepes are really good. Variety of toppings to put on…read more The employees were nice and knew exactly what I wanted. Got my order in a good time. Place was clean.

My favorite chocolates are made in Switzerland, Belgium, and Japan…read more So I was pleasantly surprised to find a Läderach Chocolate shop while walking around South Coast Plaza. They were handing out samples of their hazelnut chocolate bars, and after one bite, I knew I had to step inside to look around and try some more. Such luxuriously rich and smooth chocolate morsels that melt so exquisitely in your mouth (where you can taste and smell the layers of quality ingredients contained in each piece). Really took me back to my last trip to Switzerland when I overindulged in chocolates and fondue (and it was so very worth it). Pricing is by the pound if you get items a la carte. Truffles and pralines are $84 per lb (works out to be average of $3 per piece) and their chocolate bark bars (aka FrischSchoggi) are about $60 to $64 per lb. Otherwise there are prepackaged boxes at set prices ranging from about $20 to $150 and more. Today I sampled the hazelnut chocolate bar, pava praline square, a white chocolate espresso truffle, and a champagne truffle. I ultimately decided to purchase the pava praline set (comes with 8 pieces) and 5 pieces of the white chocolate expresso truffles. Total was just under $40. Truffles came in nicely designed, minimalistic boxes. They are located on the second floor of the Bloomingdale's wing of South Coast Plaza, above Sephora.

We have been resisting buying from here for a while now, because it's pricey. We didn't want to…read morestart something that's hard to sustain. However, we finally caved in! Now we come, taste test and buy almost each time we're at South Coast Plaza. Most of the ones we've tried we love. We especially like the popular milk chocolate with hazelnuts, the blonde chocolate, the one with strawberries.

Amazing service, extremely sweet and accommodating. I came here with a friend and we tried the…read moredubai chocolate strawberry cup. Everything is made in house which is so cool and the flavor itself was amazing, literally the perfect sweet treat: Crunchy, sweet, tart, yall need to come get yourself some of this. They also offer a variety of other sweets, would love to try next time!

I have a guilty feeling of pity while writing this, but I'm a huge chocolate lover - meaning I've…read morepretty much gone to all the chocolatiers where I live (there are a lot) and usually try to go to a popular chocolate place whenever I take a trip. TAWDI appeared highly rated, but it was also basically the only choice. Walking in to Mickey Mouse greeting you, it's a very homely, organized, and oddly empty shop with some Middle Eastern influence. They are big on marketing for their Dubai chocolate offerings, which I did try. The lady who helped was very kind, offering us each a sample by the chocolate type we liked. As she explained how they make chocolate in the back daily, I had to inquire about popular selections and what some flavors were. Basically, they seem to focus on Dubai chocolates and have some imported goods from Lebanon. While I trust that they make chocolates daily, I have to question how much, what flavors, and what is being turned over, because the sample I ate and the chocolates I opened up later certainly had obvious chocolate bloom, and yes they were stored at an appropriate temperature and eaten on the same day. At the price these pieces were, they certainly shouldn't have chocolate bloom nor taste like old chocolate. The filling of their Dubai bar was nice, crunchy, and moist, but the exterior chocolate shell didn't really have a taste. I am fine with paying a premium for premium-tasting chocolate and often do it, but I would have preferred eating grocery store chocolate, honestly. I'm not sure what others are tasting or whether people reviewing TAWDI are actually into chocolate, but I was disappointed when I didn't enjoy these.

BEST DUBAI SPOT IN OC whenever I'm craving dubai chocolate,…read moreI know chocolate spot got me bc they're open until 2am Dubai tres leches (9/10) Usually it's 10/10 but I think today the cake didn't have enough time to soak in the milk. They don't skimp out on chocolate and kataifi at all Cinnamon toast crepe (9/10) Sooo good! There's also banana inside which helped with the sweetness. The cinnamon cereal was nice and crunchy! Make sure you bring lots of water to drink bc the sweetness feels like 1000%

first time trying the chocolate spot and everything is so decadent, rich, and yummy !!…read more this place definitely satisfies the cravings for a sweet treat and is also open super late. inside is nice and modern with plenty of seating, and their menu is also displayed super big and right at the front !! though, customer service is almost nonexistent or at least when i went. soo ordering through the qr code is fastest. as for the items, we got the dubai chocolate mini pancakes and added strawberries as well as the ferrero shake. the mini pancakes were the best and they are super generous with their toppings. i definitely recommend adding the strawberries since it gave a refreshing taste. the ferrero milkshake on the other hand was super thicc. however, i wish the chocolate could be mixed in more. overall, this is a solid place and i can see why it gets packed easily. for me, i would come once in awhile because it can get pricy, but that is because their portions are pretty big !! i wish they would offer half portions.

Jerusalem roastery. Honestly didn't what to expect of this place. Walked in. Saw bunch of nuts…read more Nice fresh spices. Like fennel. Curry powder spices to marinate chicken etc. cool little shop The desserts. If you like baklava they have a great selection. So many to choose from. They are sweeter fyi. Everyone. Gets the knafeh. They have two different kinds. I would probably prefer it without the syrup they pour on it. But I am sure traditionally you have it with it. Nice owner. Great service. Clean place. Definitely a nice spot to support

Enticed by the large Hebrew text conjoining two Palestinian-owned Jerusalem businesses, I was…read morecompelled to take a peek. The plaza has plenty of parking and houses a few other ethnic restaurants and spas, so it's very easy to get to during a Disneyland trip. Inside, there are tons of stuff from the Levant, spices, halal gummies, imported chocolates, homemade Dubai chocolate, and a huge selection of Turkish delights and roasted nuts made by them. They also have a wide variety of baklava and fresh knafeh right there ready to cut, which is a sweet cheese dessert with a fun kataifi crunch. The gentleman who helped me was very kind, though there was a slight language barrier. He let me try a bunch of nuts when I inquired - and I sort of had to, since several varieties were unlabeled, or just had a sign for what they were, or what the flavor was, but not vice versa. The nuts were good and seemed like a good and healthy snack to bring into a theme park or to have at home. I thought the flavors I tried were hard to distinguish from another after a while, and subtle. I had the fresh Dubai chocolate and thought it was pretty nice, distinctly bitter, nutty, moist, with tons of fresh kataifi crunch. You do have to keep it refrigerated though, as I assume it's made with ingredients that wouldn't hold well together at room temperature - typically a better sign in terms of paleo diets if you've ever made paleo chocolates for yourself. It's a bit atypical from other Dubai chocolate as the filling quantity here is uniquely generous. It's very rare to see a cute, almost timeless shop like this, containing lots of traditional and authentic goods. Would enjoy revisiting to try their coffee and the nearby food.

Looks like they upgraded to a food truck rather than a tent in the parking lot. Super excited to…read moresee them progress. Churros are same tasting and delicious. We got 5 churros for $7. Perfect amount for 2 people. Parking felt a little shady but there's decent foot traffic since there were other food trucks there.

finally made it to this Santa Ana churro truck after having it on my list for a long time, and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the anticipation. I started things off with a single churro dipped in cinnamon sugar for just $1.50, which was the perfect introduction to how fresh and crispy their dough is. I liked it so much that I followed up with the $8 deal for five plain churros and two dipping sauces. The churros were served piping hot, and having the dips on the side really allowed the quality of the fresh-fried dough to shine. The overall experience was incredibly smooth and convenient. Unlike many popular food trucks where parking can be a nightmare, this spot has plenty of space available, making it an easy in-and-out visit. The service was impressively quick, so I didn't have to wait long at all to get my hands on the treats. It's a fantastic, affordable spot for anyone in the area looking for a high-quality dessert served with efficiency.

Incredible!! These delectable delights by Amy Jo are simply works of art!! They're beautiful and…read morestunning inside and out! And Amy Jo is wonderfully sweet and pleasant to work with. I was looking for something last minute for Valentine's day and she was able to take time out of her very busy day (right before Valentine's!) to look for something that could work for me. Thankfully, she had a single extra of her special Heart available and it turned out to be perfect! These are clearly highly-sought after and I was super lucky to have been able to get one! Thank you Amy Jo!! :)

This. Is. Why. I. Support. Small. Businesses…read more The care, attention, and personal details that had gone into my order... sigh, it's what makes you think, "Hell yeah, I know some beautiful, tasty AF chocolates will soon be devoured." Mary Jo is the consummate professional. When I spoke to her on the phone about my order and expectations I immediately got why she receives rave, five-star reviews. She's passionate about being a true chocolatier. A dear friend who was the recipient of my gift sent me this picture below and you can't deny how gorgeous the presentation is -- and it's only showing half of the order. She said the bars, bonbons, and turtles were rich and delicious. I can't wait to place another order.

Taste so much more delicate than see's candy. Less sugar more balanced and focus on the Cocoa…read morechocolate taste Had a red bag and golden bow. Very cute and was given to me as a gift. The store is inside mitsuwa Plaza. Often missed but now I know where to get gift! The bow was so cute. Package service was a nice touch. Will come again

This is located at a Mitsuwa Mall. It is a large stall- shop with lots of samples to try…read more ... delicious chocolate... creamy melt in your mouth and addicting everything is amazing run here and try their samples

Filo has amazing desserts! The mastic ice cream tasted like my childhood! The Kanefah is a must and…read morethe roz is mouth watering. Best customer service, Mimo is so kind. The decoration and the seating are so so cute. This is a must try!

Beautiful spot but what keeps us coming back is the great customer service! Emtyaz is always…read moreamazing. Great attitude always has a smile and is very welcoming! This is our to go spot for ice cream.