I'm going to miss this place as it is officially closing. Yes, they do take long to get orders our during meets and events but that's pretty understandable considering the sheer volume of orders they'd have to accommodate. The location itself is super small and at times cramped depending on how crowded the events were. I did enjoy the tofu pudding here, but I do admit that their drinks could have been better. Did I ever go out of my way to get the drinks here? No. But did I come out here because they helped and played such a vital role in building a community? Hell yes. Thank you so much for the memories read more

In the 4 years that the cafe held the lease, I'd been meaning to stop by. And it took for them to announce this location's closure to push me to stop by. I was hoping to have my own AE86 built and ready when I finally stopped by, but maybe for the new location. As an honest critique of the actual storefront, the appearance and decor is very charming. In a very bright, Japanese themed cafe kind of way. But because this is an Initial D themed drink and snack spot, I can see this being a place where mostly guys use this place as a meet-up hub. Especially for a small car meet. Very niche right? Especially for the dying breed of 1980's 1990's - 2000's JDM cars. That said, how many guys in the city could you actually get to come here regularly for soy and soy-based accessories, drinks, and snacks? The dessert was okay, and I wasn't in love with the drinks. Light, tofu refreshing, but not captivating. Personally, the menu doesn't appeal to me, since I try to avoid soy since it tends to be a pro-estrogen consumable. I don't think they had to box themselves in into being a purely tofu-only cafe. They could sell tofu products, and also have something simple but repeatedly addictive; like In-n-Out, Wurstkuche, Howling Ray's, Tea Master Matcha Cafe, Savoy, Langer's, etc. The closest idea I can think of that would be forced into tofu would be like really excellent, authentic mabo tofu, agedashi tofu, or like a karaage or Tokyo fried chicken style fried chicken with a mabo tofu dipping sauce, heavy on the ma-la flavors. Hell, I might even stop by more if they imported more car parts, from like Impulse, TRD, or Apex'i. But the way the AE86 market is, it makes more sense to sell online to the global niche. Wonderful atmosphere and mood for the Initial D/MF Ghost/Subaru to Subaru fandom. It was fun just to follow on instagram and catch a glimpse of all the influencer personalities in the car community stopping by. I'll look forward to what their next Project T(ofu) looks like. See you next time, Space (cow) boy. Oh-oh-oh. I need you babe. read more

Stopped by as a pit stop of a long, arduous bike ride- the ambience and decor is great, but everything else was...okay. They don't have any variety of food other than tofu (which is fine since it's on theme for the anime they are portraying) but I really wanted something more savory, but I won't blame them for that! There was only one person working on a Friday night and I came with a group and it took quite a while for everyone to get thier orders. Not a huge issue, but there was an item I was highly excited for ( a light up sign keychain) was out of stock, as well as the arcade machine being out of order, the worker who gave me my drink (and earl grey milk tea which was fine) said there wasn't water they could fill for my empty water bottle. That left me confused, because as a tea shop and a tofu shop, I believe a big portion of your ingredient is water? I've worked at a tea shop, and know you need water- they could have asked me to buy a cup if I couldn't refill my empty water bottle, or any alternative, but it was quick and curt so didn't leave me with any option for water. I'll come by again and boost up the rating if the experience is better, but for now, it's a great themed place based in love for the Anime Initial D, but my experience let more to be desired. read more

*** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe will be closing its doors in March 2026 & focus more on merch via the online shop *** Fujiwara Tofu Cafe is an Initial D themed cafe located in El Monte (not formally endorsed by Initial D's creators) and the cafe has been hosting movie nights & dog gathering events. Unfortunately the cafe is closing the physical cafe in March 2026 and I decided to give this place a visit before the shop disappears. [Parking]: Usually the parking lot is pretty empty, but Fujiwara Tofu Cafe hosted the very last Park & Bark event (cars & dogs meetup with the shop's corgi - Hachi) so the lot was packed with customized Japanese cars. I came early enough & found one available spot to park. [Atmosphere]: S-tier interior decor as the entire cafe went all out on the whole Initial D theme from chairs, tables, countertops, merchandise, posters, signs, and glass cases of memorabilia. They even had Gashapon machines ($2.00 = 1 Gashapon token) and two Initial D Arcade Stage Version 3 machines (one machine was out of service). [Ordering]: Customers must order via kiosks and the shop only accepts credit cards (the shop does not accept cash). I came on a bad day as the Park & Bark event attracted a small crowd and I waited 40 minutes before my ordering number was called. The staff said they ran out of specific ingredient for tofu pudding and I ended up requesting to cancel my tofu pudding order. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Fried Tofu and Brown Sugar Tofu. They offer Fujiwara Tofu Cafe paper bag for an extra $0.25 if customers need their items bagged. *** Fujiwara Fried Tofu (came with sweet and sour sauce - $6.86): Tofu pieces were actually fried quite nicely, but portion was pretty small. Fujiwara Plain Soymilk ($5.86): Soymilk itself tasted alright and didn't taste very concentrated, but I was disappointed that the plastic cup didn't have the signature "Fujiwara Tofu Cafe" logo on it. *** While I am a huge fan on the overall Initial D theme decor and merchandise, I have to give a big thumb down on slow service + small snack portion + ran out of multiple food/drink items. read more

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Cute lil shop in a really empty plaza. I just came here after getting my tooth pulled. Dentist recommended me to have cold soft foods, and I was craving for tofu pudding...so it's a win win! I got the butterfly pea soy milk with agar boba and tofu pudding with black sesame paste (cold). Everything is sooo good! Hits all the right spots. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Let me preface by saying I'm not a car enthusiast so car meet ups does not interest me. I came here to try their tofu dessert items and pick up some merchandise for a friend. I went the weekend of their 4th Anniversary (Congratulations, btw). The place is small. It's definitely not suitable for a large group to meet and catch up on life. You walk in and order from one of their two kiosks. I was never greeted by any employees here. I wasn't even sure how their pick up process operated. After I ordered from the kiosk, I waited nearly 15 minutes for my order. I only ordered one drink. Nobody from behind the counter called out a name or number. Customers would basically walk up to the pick up window and give them their order number. It was only until then, their orders were passed over to them. It was nice looking at the memorabilia they had in store. They also had two arcade/video games, but one was out of service. Inside the establishment was very stuffy and hot. It was a hot, sunny afternoon when I went and the sun was shining directly into the business. I wished they had shade or blinds to reduce the brightness and warm temperature in there. My drink wasn't very good. I can't even remember what it was, but it tasted like watered down soy milk. Maybe most of the positive reviews were from those who attended their night meet ups because based on customer service and food alone, it wasn't anything to brag about. I really hoped for a better experience. Not sure if I'll come back again. read more

Fujiwara Tofu Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

A great hangout place. It is located right next to the 10 freeway. You can take the rosemead exit or baldwin exit to get there. Fedex is right next door and there is a starbucks right across. The theme of this shop is based on the anime initial D. Not your typical boba shop place because majority of their drinks are soy related. They also have initial D arcade machine for people to pay and play. It closes around 10pm everyday however it tends to get quite by night because alot of the store in the plaza closed early and the area is surrounded by office buildings and businesses store that close early. Their have soy related drinks and tofu pudding which its high recommended! Hot or cold regardless is one of their signature things to order!! Be aware though because sometimes they will host car-meet and on those days / nights, the plaza and surrounding streets are usually packed with cars so you won't be able to find parking. read more

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Come visit before they close down this Sunday. The owner said he's going to open another spot but doesn't know where yet. Follow them on instagram for updates. There's lots of parking and the inside has cute decor. I visited later in the day so most of the items were sold out, come early if you want the fried tofu items. Most if the drinks are tofu or soy milk based. It is not like the typical boba store. read more

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這是一家很有自己特色的茶店，本來我會過來是因為看到網路上有冰淇淋，但是來的時候也沒看見，會給三顆星是因為豆花還可以吃，但是茶真的不怎麼樣，還有服務員的態度沒有很好，當然不是很差，基本上不會笑，也完全沒在理客人的，如果要做服務業這個行業，他們的態度真的需要改進 read more

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Cute little tofu cafe. I went with the cold tofu with black sesame and it was great. It's well decorated and a fun place to stop by if you're in the neighborhood. Not quite somewhere I'd go out of my way for. Plenty of parking in the lot. Digital payment only. Fast service. read more

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Cool little Initial D themed cafe! Luckily we were in socal when there was a car meet hosted in the parking lot. They have a variety of interesting drinks with soy stuff Emperor - my friend really liked it, good if you're into sesame Soy cream green tea - wasn't as good as i was hoping. The tea wasn't very strong, but my friend seemed to like it read more

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[July 30, 5:58PM] Dine-in order Order: - Fujiwara Tofu Pudding w/Osmanthus Pearl (3.5/5): The boba was chewy, and tofu tasted fine. Not really fond of the flavor of the flower that was sprinkled on top of the tofu. I had to ask for extra syrup because there was barely enough to go with the top layer of the tofu. Maybe the restaurant can give syrup on the side for customers to adjust to their liking. - Fujiwara Classic Spicy Tofu (4/5): Flavor is ordinarily good. Since the store uses paper bowls, I noticed that the soup/oil started to soak into the cup, leaving orange marks throughout the cup. I was expecting something more unique in terms for flavor, but nothing really stood out to me. -Fujiwara Zone (Black Sticky Rice Coconut Soymilk) (2.5/5): The store only offered 0%, 50%, or 100% sugar level, so I went with 50%. The drink tasted like unsweetened soymilk that you can buy from the store. Maybe 100% sugar would taste better. I like the vibe inside, the decorations are one of a kind but I don't really see myself coming back again for the food or drinks. read more

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Came here for the last weekend they were open. Really cute themed cafe with tofu drinks. The were having a car meet outside so parking wasn't easy but had lots of fun read more

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A little difficult to locate for my first visit. Coming northbound from Rosemead Blvd, my GPS had me go towards the I-10, but there is also a way by turning right onto Telstar Ave. I went yesterday, Wednesday, around 3 pm, and it was not busy. Parking was easy; it is located in a plaza. TBH, there's not much in the plaza aside from a Starbucks and Del Taco. Upon entering, we were greeted by a voice behind the counter. You can order at the kiosks or online ahead of time, and they do not accept cash. Very minimal interaction with the staff, except for picking up your order in the back. I ordered an Emperor (Black Sesame Soymilk w/ Tofu Pudding) with 50% sweetness, and my brother got Night Kids (Ovaltine Soymilk with Mochi) with 50% sweetness. Mine tasted like it was not sweet at all, maybe it's the tofu, but next time I'll try 100%. Apart from the sweetness percentage, the drinks are not customizable, so I couldn't add boba, which was a bummer. However, the selection of drinks is pretty unique, so I understand. The interior is predominantly black and white, inspired by an anime. There are a lot of car and racing themes. I definitely will be back to try their tofu snacks and desserts. read more

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If you like Cantonese dessert tofu, this place is for you! This is basically as close as it gets to being in Hong Kong. Quality of the tofu is amazingly smooth. The soup is sweet with a hint of ginger. They have a few varieties such as red beans or taro or black sesame if you want to get fancy. But for me the traditional ones is still better. Good for take out since seating here isn't exactly comfortable. But quality won't degrade even if you take it out which is a plus! read more

Fujiwara Tofu Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

Finally had the chance to check out Fujiwara Tofu Cafe in El Monte. I've been craving HK authentic tofu pudding for a while and this place is pretty good! They offer various toppings and even a fun drink menu. I got an original hot tofu pudding and a tofu pudding with red bean! Both delicious and their service is straightforward. You'd first order on their kiosks, and they even have a pup tofu pudding with no brown sugar and a cute bone on top! My dog loved it! Dog approved!! The store itself is super cute and anime car-themed. For all of my car enthusiasts, this is the spot for you--check out their car simulation games! read more

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Tofu Katsu Curry sounds really delicious. My order took less than a minute to make. Received a large Aluminum Ball of Steamed Rice, two Katsu breaded tofu, and a container of curry. The curry was good. The tofu was not freshly fried. Cool concept, interesting execution, mediocre tasting tofu. read more

I only got a picture of the stinky tofu because we already ate the tofu pudding :( This place is cute, it's good, and it's just an overabundance of ae86s everywhere. I wish both the Initial D machines worked though. The stinky tofu had a strong smell BUT when eating it, it could have been stinkier. ALL the tofu pudding had a good texture and taste though. Would definitely come back even if you weren't a fan of Initial D. read more

Fujiwara Tofu Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

I love introducing my friends to this fun Initial D themed cafe. It's a total hidden gem of nostalgia with collectibles, cool decor, and even initial D driving arcade games from back in the day. Over the years, they've really stopped maintaining some of the furniture and the quality of the interior is looking slightly worn down and sad though. The service has always been super chill here, no complaints now that it's not as busy as a couple of years ago. I still really enjoy their tofu desserts. Portions are perfect for these. My favorites are the brown sugar, black sesame (doesn't overwhelm the tofu somehow), and now the new osmanthus flavor...the boba actually does it justice. Hopefully they can freshen up to look on the inside, but I'd still drop by anyway for the tofu read more

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finally got to try the famous Fujiwara tofu cafe!! the inside of this place is based on an old anime called Initial D, and sometimes the car that they raced in the show is outside (I didn't get to see it!). the inside is pretty cozy and cool, complete with chairs and tables and a restroom in the back for convenience. you have to order at the kiosk as well. my order came out in under 10 minutes which was good. I ordered the fried tofu and the brown sugar tofu pudding. the fried tofu was definitely my favorite out of the two!! it wasn't too heavy or breaded heavily. the pudding was pretty good, but after you eat all the syrup it becomes a bit bland so I wish there was a bit more of the sugar syrup. it was still good though. all in all, I really liked this place. read more

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Found this place on ubereats looking for something sweet to use my credit on. Interesting concepts for soy milk and tofu! The drinks were good along with their toppings. I got the emperor and night kids. The emperor is the black sesame soy milk with tofu pudding. I love black sesame and tofu pudding. The drink was great for me. Subtle black sesame with the soy milk flavors. The night kids have ovaltine and soy milk with mochi. Tastes great as well and the mochi has a good chewiness. Service was quick. Lots of decorations inside. Came at night so the place was very empty. Would come back for their soy milk! read more

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Tofu was good Boba was okay Cars were super cool Really awesome hangout spot and a tribute to Initial D read more

Visited on a Sunday, and was disappointed to experience a wonderful themed concept in such poor conditions. They ran out of their flagship sweetened soy milk, so I decided to try their black sesame and a Milo malt chocolate drink. The "tofu" inside the black sesame tasted separated, and the Milo had this raw egg white consistency. Very mucus-like. Tried to support loc business but ended up having to toss the drink due to inedibility. read more

As a motorsport and Formula D fan, I loved this spot! It is themed after a popular anime called Initial D. I absolutely loved the interior! There were so many niche details that only fans of the sport or anime would notice. The self service kiosks were easy to use and we were able to order quickly. My favorite at this spot was the Tofu Pudding with brown sugar. Even my parents love this spot for tofu pudding! I also heard that some car meetups are planned here and I often see an exact replica of the car from the anime parked in front of the store (owners car maybe?). Overall, I LOVE the ambiance of this spot and its delicious tofu read more

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Tried this place and it was good! Pretty empty, most people buy drinks or buy tofu pudding to go. I got the night kids drink, fried tofu, and the tofu pudding with black sesame paste. Night kids drink: I got it 50% and less ice. It was pretty light, not too sweet. Finally found a place with Ovaltine drink. The mochi tofu is very different and chewy. Fried tofu: this was good too! The sweet and sour sauce with it was very good as well, a good pairing. Tofu pudding with black sesame: not too sweet as well! The bottom has a bit of sweetness and ginger flavor. read more

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Improvements can be made. Interior looks like it used to be a fun place to hang out, but with poor management, once fun novelties become broken relics. The main theme of this place is Initial D. They showcase this with themes and an arcade machine, but sadly is left inoperable. Many of the items were out of stock when we went. The main purpose was to try one of their most popular one, but we all were obligated to just order an alternative. The sesame tofu is delightful. Not too sweet, which I prefer. My cousin thinks it's too grainy, but I don't mind. Overall, the tofu dessert is good, but I would like to see this place keep up with items in stock. An added bonus would be to fix the arcade machine! read more

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Ahhhh if you or a loved one loves some Initial D, run don't walk here! You will not be disappointed so much memorabilia to gawk. Purple Shadow is my go to here. The service was quick and the restaurant is pure Initial D coded. Awesome place to visit. read more

Fujiwara Tofu Cafe - Purple Shadow & Impact Blue - Bubble Tea Near Me - El Monte, California

If you're an Initial D player, definitely come check out this spot at least once. Warning! If you're allergic to soy, don't come here. They also have tofu and pudding. My poor boyfriend couldn't try anything. He liked the interior as they have cool memorabilia of Initial D. read more

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This is my 2nd time at the cafe for the recent vtuber x Initial D fan event and I do have to say that if there are more themed events in general, I would be interested in going more. 1st time was with friends because I didn't realize the tofu shop cafe was just in rosemead. I wanted to get the fujiwara zone drink because black sticky rice + coconut soymilk sounds soo interesting, but everyone else thought the same and it was apparently sold out :( I ended up trying the impact blue soymilk drink this time and here are my thoughts: the soymilk used tasted fresh in my opinion and the butterfly pea flower jelly?wasn't too overpowering but present, similar to what I know of Mako Sato's personality in Initial D, I've only watched 1st stage so far. Take this with a grain of salt as it's been a while, but I recall that the soymilk is more solid than the tofu pudding. Along the lines of it being too silken and not enough soy bean flavor so i'll need to retry it one of these days. Despite the event, the workers overall were communicative and professional to customers in getting their drinks on time and communicating that the ones they ordered were out of stock. Having a lot of jdm fans and vtuber fans here gave the cafe a good vibe overall. I would like to go on a normal day to see for myself. read more

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This place is really good! I love going for their Stinky Tofu and Ikenati Sanpai drink. I have yet to try their other stuff. Their Nightkids is decent but if you like chocolate then def. for you--it's light too and chocolate not overwhelming. They have merch and arcade game inside too to pass the time. Service is quick and always friendly. The inside is a great vibe and does give the vibes of the show. They have self-checkout kiosks which are so convenient and person-to-person ordering if you like that instead. read more

I went back recently and without even being prompted, the guy behind the counter said everything is dairy free. I asked if they still use ovaltine (which has lots of dairy) in the kids drink and he said yes. This is months after I told the owner my lactose intolerant son was sick and in pain after drinking it before we realized what was in it - he seemed really non-chalant about it and I guess they just really don't care because they are still telling people it's dairy free. read more

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All I really wanted was a unique dessert that wasn't coconut jelly, egg waffle, or soufflé pancake, and this place delivers! The silky tofu topped with a brown sugar syrup bites soft like flan and just hits that sweet spot of "not too sweet". Along with the tofu dessert, which you can get hot OR cold, there are a wide variety of creamy milk teas all named after the driving teams from Initial D. My personal favorite is the Deep Blue with the aloe jelly and bright blue coloring from the butterfly pea flowers. Tucked in a plaza surrounded by commercial and office buildings, this hidden anime themed cafe is a perfect hangout spot to relax with a few friends in an afternoon. No weeb or car enthusiasm required! read more

I came to check out this place after a friend had recently recomm it. We came on a Sunday at around 3pm and lo and behold, they were actually holding a special event celebrating their 3rd anniversary. The decor was fantastic, I love anime in general, and although I am not a huge fan of Initial D, I do appreciate it as the iconic anime of underground racing that it was and how much it marked a generation. The food is great and the service is top-notch as well. The place was absolutely packed to the brim but it was great to see all of the memorabilia, the arcade machine with the Initial D game on it, and the random and very cool merchandise that they were selling. The drinks themselves were very original and unique. Definitely a place to check out if you're a fan of Initial D or just of anime/manga in general. 10/10 read more

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Super cute spot for sports car fanatics! Loveeee their tofu pudding and their drinks.. I could tell it's super fresh and very delicious. You just order from the kiosks and it is card only! My favorite is their taro boba tofu pudding drink.. the boba is super fresh and chewy and the taro is REAL taro not the artificial powder. Make sure to request it 50% less sugar if you prefer it not too sweet! A tad expensive (around $7 each) but completely worth it! read more

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This place is so cool especially if you love Initial D! They have the arcade game, collectibles, signatures, order kiosk menu all theme to the anime. The servicer here was super nice and informative. I ordered the black sesame emperor drink. Unfortunately they ran out of tofu but it was still really good. I would definitely come here again so I can try the drink with tofu. They do car meetups too so if you have a JDM, love boba, or anime this might be a place to check out read more

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I've passed by this place for years, and finally went in! The interior is quite fancy, and they even have two arcade machines. They don't have formal table, it's not really suitable for dining in with couple friends. There were no visible staff -- you just quietly go to the kiosk to place your order and pick it up yourself, with no interaction or greeting. All the drinks are soy milk-based. I personally love pure soy milk, so I couldn't imagine mixing it with other flavors and didn't dare to try. I ordered the fried tofu -- the taste was average, nothing impressive, just a bit shocking because the portion was tiny: only eight small pieces, about one-fourth of a regular supermarket tofu pack. I also ordered the red bean tofu pudding. The pudding texture was nice, but the red beans were way too sweet, even though I asked for 25% sugar. The beans tasted like the canned sweet red beans from the supermarket. I'll go back next time since I'm a tofu pudding lover, but I'll only order the plain one. read more

Since I found out about this place, I've been begging my friends to go with me nonstop! They caved and we went on the day of the Suburu car meet. The vibes were immaculate, and it's pretty much any Initial D fan's greatest dream come true. Tons of stickers, references, merch, racing games, and even gatcha pon. Most the drinks were named after various racing teams from the anime, as well as tofu. I wish there was fried tofu, but besides that, I was completely satisfied. It's a long drive so I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I hope it's soon!! read more

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Came in on a Wednesday night, barely any customers it looked closed! I have been seeing car lines around the corner when there are car meets but it looks like this place isn't somewhere to hang out outside of car meets. There was only one person who had come in to pick up an order. I tried the ovaltine soy milk with mochi drink and it was just okay, no stand out. But I did have a little tummy ache afterwards :/ I also tried the osthamantus golden tofu dessert. It was very light sweetness, most of the sweetness came from the boba, not so much fragrance from the dried flowers and the tofu itself was just okay. I thought the place would be somewhat experts in tofu and soymilk but it looks like its more of a concept store than specialty. Typical kiosk order and just one person behind the counter. We had 4 tofu dessert orders and 1 drink order took around 10-15 mins. To top it off a roach hitched a ride on the way home on the car side mirror read more

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Stopped by one night since I grabbed dinner with family in the area. I've seen this place on social media but it was so much cooler in person. Upon walking in, it literally smells like a car dealership, which I'm not sure if it was intentional, but it was a cool touch nonetheless. We also came by on Tofu Tuesday (BOGO 50% select tofu puddings) so we tried a couple of flavors. We got the Fujiwara tofu pudding with brown sugar and the Fujiwara tofu pudding with black sesame paste and sat in the cafe and watched Japanese drifting competitions for a while. All the little merch and knick knacks were very tempting to take home, especially since they had some cool gachas at the front of the store. If I'm in the area again, I'll be back to try some drinks next time too! read more

Got the brown sugar tofu pudding. Overall the tofu had a pretty solid taste. I enjoyed it. I didn't care too much for the other powdery item they put on it. The plain brown sugary syrup would've been ample. read more