The best soufflé pancake I've ever had in California. It is soft and firm at the same time. Tastes…read moreamazing! The texture, the smell, the flavors are all perfect. Super cute decor. Lovely staffs. Try the sparkling drinks. They are good

I've never had Japanese souffle pancakes before so when I saw this place nearby, I figured that I…read morewould try it out. We came in around 9:30am and were seated right away. Not even 30 minutes later the whole place was packed. I ordered the Benedict Pancakes ($22) and the seasonal Biscuit souffle pancakes ($18). I also tried the Tonkatsu Curry ($16). For a drink I got the pot of Peach Momo Tea ($6). My benedict pancakes came out first. The souffle pancakes and the tonkatsu curry came out at the same time 30 minutes later. The benedicts weren't bad, but I probably wouldn't get them again. The yolk was solid and not runny and the pancakes were just normal flat pancakes, and they were kind of dry. The tonkotsu and the Japanese pancakes were way better. Both were very flavorful and nice and hot. For the tea pots you also get refills, so we got a lot to drink with that. For a two-person table, it was definitely too small to hold everything that we ordered. Luckily by the time the curry and the pancakes came out I was already finished with my benedict pancakes and was able to give it to them to clear out to make room for the other dishes. Service was good, the wait for the food was long but they were still attentive enough to get us what we needed. Once you get your food they try to get you out as quickly as possible since the longer it went the longer the wait outside was for a table. Overall it was a nice breakfast/brunch experience. It is a bit pricey, but some dishes are better than others. I would come back either for the Japanese pancakes or the curry. The tea was great too. I would probably skip the eggs benedict next time though.

CASH ONLY…read more Definitely one of those hole in wall spots you need to support. Not sure why I was expecting to speak Chinese to order but surprisingly staff taking our order spoke perfect English with no accent. They were quite welcoming and patient while we looked through the entire menu before ordering to-go. Hot Sweet Soybean Milk - good warm temperature and comforting but not the best I've had. Tasted quite watered down. Convenient to grab if you're already here for food. Hot Sweet Soybean Tofu -really good and easy to eat. I personally like the peanuts in it, peanuts soaked up the sweet ginger syrup. Tofu is silky. They do ask if peanuts are ok when you order, you can definitely opt out if you don't like texture in your sweet tofu. Bake Sesame Bread with Beef (added pickles)- really good, sesame bread is more of a flaky pastry rather than a fluffy bun. Expect tons of crumbs but really good. Beef is tender and not dry at all. Pickles added a ton of texture another depth; sweet, salty, bit of tang. Fan Tuan always good, I usually opt to add both eggs and pickles. But if I'm not feeling too hungry I could go without egg. Green Onion Pastry -pastry is flaky and buttery. Filling was a bit saltier than I expected but good. Ham& Radish Pastry - pastry was also flaky and buttery. Filling wasn't my favorite, radish was quite tough and fibrous. Sweet Baked Sesame Pastry -perfect for kids, filling is just sugar and some sort of flour they mix with it. Surprisingly not too sweet.

*** Still cash only ***…read more It is crazy that Huge Tree Pastry continues to be one of the very few options for Taiwanese breakfast in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley) area other than Yi Mei and Yung Ho Cafe. [Parking]: Easy and free strip mall parking on a Sunday morning. [Ordering]: Most customers come here for takeout despite this restaurant having dine-in tables. Our party ordered takeout in person and waited approximately 15 minutes. The lady cashier (owner?) was a bit intense but efficient. She spoke both fluent English and Mandarin. [Menu]: Stick with Yelp's top highlighted items - Salty Fan Tuan (Stuffed Sticky Rice Roll), Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake, Sweet Soybean Milk, and Radish Cake. For Salty Fan Tuan, I highly recommend maxing out all add-ons including paying extra for purple rice, egg, and pickles (Taiwanese pickled mustard greens). The same goes for pan-fried green onion pancake and adding egg. For an authentic Taiwanese breakfast experience, order Taiwanese donut (you tiao) and baked sesame bread, but expect a somewhat boring flavor profile if you decide to order either Taiwanese donut (you tiao) or baked sesame bread. *** Hot Sweet Soybean Milk (16 oz small - $2.95): Somehow the drink tasted more like unsweetened soybean milk. It was piping hot so our party had to wait 30+ minutes before drinking it. Salty Fan Tuan ($5.50 + Purple Rice $0.45 + Add Eggs & Pickles aka Taiwanese pickled mustard greens $2.00): Excellent salty fan tuan and very satisfying. Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake ($5.50 + Add Eggs $2): A savory pancake and I enjoyed this order. Ham & radish pastry ($2.25): It was cold and tasted alright - not an item I would recommend. *** Still a solid 3.5-star on food after more than a decade since my last review. It is no famous Fuhang Soy Milk from Taipei, but this is the next best experience you will get for Taiwanese breakfast given the limited Taiwanese breakfast options in Southern California.

This might be a new favorite brunch spot for me! Their portions are also pretty big so can't go…read morewrong with that. I got the Nashville hot chicken Benedict and it was soooo good I would get it again! Also got to try the bacon jam burger and that was flavorful and was on the sweeter side due to the jam but definitely didn't disappoint. For our drinks, the mango iced green tea was refreshing and refillable (awesome) and the potted plant latte was super cute and glad it tasted pretty good. Parking was not too bad at all as I just found free street parking just a block over. I love the vibes of this restaurant plus the service was great! Definitely add Popping Yolk to your must visit brunch spot if you're ever in LA :)

Solid brunch restaurant with a ton of options. We ordered an eggs Benedict and crepe. Loved the…read morepotatoes that came with the eggs Benedict! Coffees are pretty good as well. Ordering is at the front of the restaurant and you can pick any available table. There's plenty of free parking in the garages.

Amazing restaurant! staff was attentive and polite. Loved the Cinco de Mayo menu. we will…read moredefinitely be back

Bar Food 10/10 it's an Asian fusion type. We ordered the chicken nachos this time. They have happy…read morehours on Saturdays Service 10/10 friendly and fast Ambiance 10/10 especially for game days. It's a sports bar as well.

The review is for the afternoon tea at the Arroyo Vista Inn. We were celebrating a birthday. We…read morehad English Breakfast and Peach Oolong teas. The teas were hot and good. Started with a platter of tasty deviled eggs. The tier consisted of assorted berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches (smoked salmon, curry chicken and cucumber sandwiches) also a basket of scones and madeleines. An extra treat was Red Rocks Toffee. Plenty of food. We were able to have some treats to go. A very narrow driveway up to the Inn. Parking was available.

The review is for the afternoon tea at the inn as I didn't stay there. A narrow driveway leads you…read moreup to the Inn but there is a clearly marked sign at the entrance. Plenty of parking right in front of the inn. Upon arrival we were seated at their dining room. Old quaint inn. We tried the Lavendar orange grey and fruit garden teas. The fruit garden was our favorite. Their tier consisted of berries, plate of desserts and a tier of sandwiches. Also served is a basket of scones along with a platter of deviled eggs. The deviled eggs and the curry chicken sandwhich were my favorite but all the sandwiches were pretty good. Price is a bit high compared to other afternoon teas but we were here for a special occasion. Staff was very nice. She would come and check on us or if we needed something and knocked was very responsive.

Shoutout to Evan! He made us feel very comfortable and treated us like family. Excellent server and…read morea great photographer! The food was amazing and the views were beautiful.

I went with a friend we had the server Evans I believe was super nice well mannered. The food was…read moregreat I got recommended by Evans a Prime Hanger Steak it was sooo yummy the server definitely recommend the best choice of steak. It was also my first time trying steak 10/10. We got seated outside such a pretty view to see while enjoying a yummy dinner. It was my birthday I enjoyed my day and had a yummy meal thanks to the server Evans!

This place is a 5 across the board. Great food, amazing service, cool aesthetic, and the music…read moreplaylist was A-1! Chilaquiles were so good. Crispy chips with a perfectly cooked egg on top served with just the right amount of salsa. The presentation was spot on too. Looked just as good as it tastes. The breakfast burrito was loaded with flavor. Every bite was better than the last. It will definitely fill you up. The coffee was amazing. They really put a lot of intention behind each ingredient used for their latte's. One of, if not, the best coffee + breakfast in Pasadena.

Horrible food Service bad!…read more Sassy men Only thing that was nice was the exit! Food had no flavor at all! I would think it would since a Hispanic man was making it Que paso ? Con la comida se te pasó la mano

Such an amazing find!!…read more My daughter has been to Mari Vees before and was craving their chicken ceasar salad wrap. She asked if we can go so we went around 1pm on a Saturday before her eye appt. Cute family owned shop and the wait wasn't long at all. We waited no more than 10 mins. I ordered the impossible smash burger and the hubby got the country fried steak with a banana walnut pancake. I wish I asked for extra vanilla in my vanilla latte but the art... perfection. Would come back again. Especially to try the chicken and waffles :)

Mari Vees is a brunch and lunch spot located in San Marino. They don't take reservations and there…read morewas a bit of a wait on the weekend so we eventually decided to split our group of four so we could get seated and eating sooner. They serve your classic American breakfast fare like waffles and pancakes but also serve other breakfast foods like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and loco moco. I ordered the champ ($25) which was a massive burger containing beef, cheddar, bacon, pastrami, and avocado. Note that it also comes with a lot of mustard; fortunately I didn't mind but it was a surprising amount if you're not a fan of it. I also tried and liked the breakfast burrito ($20). They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and there's some street parking just outside. I don't know if I was just hungry but everything on the menu looked good so I'll have to come by to try their other offerings.

Comfort Hawaiian food has a special place in my heart! Big plates, juicy meats and bold flavors? A…read morerecipe for perfection. Make sure to try their Macadamia Nut Pancake special!

We were craving Hawaiian food yesterday, so we went to Aloha Food Factory around 1-ish. We ordered…read morethe macadamia nut pancakes (2 pcs, $8.99), one Spam Musubi (4 pcs, $5.99), one Kalua Pig Bowl ($9.99), and one Plate Lunch with one entrée ($13.99). I picked the Lau Lau for an extra $1.99. We were told that the pancakes would take a while, maybe around 30 minutes, but my daughters still wanted them because they order them every time we visit. I originally thought only the pancakes would take longer, but all of our food took quite a while. The Spam Musubi finally arrived around 1:35 PM, the plate lunch came about 10 minutes later, and the pancakes were finally served at 1:50 PM. By then, we were starving, so everything tasted delicious. We just wished the vegetables were cooked a little softer since the broccoli was still quite hard. The pork Lau Lau and Kalua pork were both flavorful and tender. Last but not least, my daughters really enjoyed the macadamia nut pancakes. It's definitely their favorite item every time!

Highly Likely is a solid place for brunch/lunch and is in our monthly rotation. I love their…read moreoutdoor patio and all the options they have on the menu. There is something for everyone! I have been coming here for a couple years and really enjoy my experience every time. The staff is always warm and attentive. Some of my favorites are: Kyoto Bowl Spicy Chicken Bodega Sando Mediterranean Eggs Chilaquiles Will be back for more!

The gist - The food wasn't as expected. The presentation was great, but the flavors were off on…read moreeverything. The arugula artichoke dip had way too much lemon and the steak marinade was similar to funky teriyaki. The poivre sauce was good though. It was like the chef tried to put a twist on classics but missed the mark. Our server was very nice. The hostess was pleasant as well. I really liked the ambiance. The inside was upscale modern with music, and the back patio was pretty but more laid back and quiet.