Every time I'm in the OC and I'm looking for a place for a sweet treat, Maison de Croissant was…read morealways high up on the suggested search results list. Only recently was I able to visit and try their croffles and other sweets. Did NOT know that this was inside the H Mart food court in Diamond Jamboree. Parking is horrendous and the driving there is horrendous as well. Probably the easiest and least horrifying option just to automatically default to is to just park in the overflow lot right next to the plaza. There's no indicator for the parking garage so on a particularly busy day, you can head all the way to the top, find nothing and navigate through the hell crowds trying to leave. Ambiance is a very casual, counter order business in the food court. There's seating there, but we ate really close by. Definitely something you have to eat immediately or the texture will not be optimal or it might get soggy. We got the tiramisu croffle and they toasted it and put it together for us there. The lady working there packed it up nicely in a to go box and we got some cookies (regular ones and almond crisp ones). It's a bit sweet, but they're dessert pastries so that makes sense. Goes great with a brewed cup of tea. Croffle had a nice semi-chewy texture and the tiramisu flavor added a bit of a coffee taste to it. Good balance of the cream and croffle. The cookie wasn't too bad either. Overall not a bad to go dessert spot.

My kids saw it from afar, Nutella Taiyaki, so I thought "sure, why not?"…read more They were greeted so kindly by the lady at the counter, we explored a bit as we waited, and when we came back they were hot and ready! They even surprised me with a cheese one on the house Then the three of us got to enjoy it together at the food court tables Five stars!

Such a cute little bakery located inside the Mitsuwa! I come here whenever I'm craving a quick soft…read moreserve- it is such a sizeable portion for the price. I like getting the plain vanilla one, and it also comes with a little cereal at the bottom that gives it a good crunch. The coffee jelly milk is also great, it feels similar to a boba drink but it's a lot cheaper. Whenever I come here it's always the same lady who I'm sure is tired of seeing me lol, but she is so sweet and kind and patient when I have trouble deciding what to pick here! As for the pastries/desserts, the custard pudding cup deserves more love! I'm not sure if it's housemade here, but if you've ever been to Japan, it tastes exactly like the ones you buy from the konbini! I remember I would buy one almost every day of my trip, so I've grown cravings for it that Hamadaya satisfies in OC. The bavarian chocolate cream is a fun decadent pastry if you're into chocolate- comes with so many chocolate chips. The cheese bread is also a go-to for me if I'm in a savory mood- it's exactly what it sounds like, cheese and bread but who doesn't love those two things? Egg katsu sandwich is good if you're looking for something more substantial. The strawberry shortcake I've tried here was also good, but I did pick it up near their closing so it felt a little dried out. Definitely would recommend coming here earlier in the day for fresher and better selection of pastries!

The best bakery in town! Love the bread. It's fresh with minimal ingredients and tastes delicious…read more It's open early on Sundays before the rest of the restaurants. It's empty and easy to pickup pastries for breakfast. Kids love the hotdog pastries and the fruit tarts. Service is always great! Easy parking before everything else opens.

Very cute Japanese bakery at the camp. Cute and spacious seating inside and limited seating…read moreoutside. Quite warm inside, not sure if there is A/C or if its to keep the bread warm, but it can definitely be uncomfortable to eat/sit inside. salt bread: 9.7/10. AMAZING. the perfect texture: crispy, soft, fluffy. Flaky salt on top to give it the right amount of saltiness. Would come back for just salt bread. french toast: 8.8/10. Delicious! crispy outside, super soft inside. very flavorful and a good amount of sweetness. I usually find french toast to be a bit bland and dense, but this one was so good! mentaiko baguette: 5.6/10. a little too much mayo for my preference and bread is hard/chewy.

I'd seen a lot about this place on Instagram and the lines made me curious. I'm also a sucker for…read moregood Japanese bread. Shokupan: 7/10. Super duper soft. Just not much flavor. It's $5 for half a loaf of shokupan and I think it's a decent amount of bread. I tried some of the buns and pastries but don't remember what they were. I just remember some of them were kind of dry. One thing was surprisingly moist though I don't remember which one. Overall, I think Brio Brio is way better but I respect what the owner was trying to do here. The staff members here are nice. One of them raved about the marble bread which I woud have gotten if I liked chocolate. My friends said it was good

Not sure where else you can get a meal like this in the area. After finding this place on Yelp, I…read morecouldn't believe I hadn't heard of it sooner, especially since it's been around for a while. It's a small cafe where you order from the kiosk, and our food was ready in about 10 minutes. It's definitely more of a takeout spot since it was mostly self-service. There are a few bar seats inside, but it's pretty quiet, so we usually grab one of the outdoor tables shared with the neighboring shops. I've ordered the house BBQ pork egg pancake a couple of times now, and it's what keeps bringing me back. The pancake is much chewier than a traditional scallion pancake, almost like mochi, with a savory, satisfying bite. The grilled BBQ pork is tender, flavorful, and coated in a delicious sauce. It's also a generous portion that easily fills you up and had me craving it again for brunch after my first visit. On my most recent visit, I tried the signature pork belly rice and was surprised by how tender the thick pieces of pork belly were. The meat was well-marinated and full of flavor, and it came with a generous serving of rice to balance it out. It's another hearty and filling plate that came with a side of a boiled egg, cabbage, and pickled cucumbers. I also never skip the soy milk, which is refreshing alongside the rich flavors of the meal. It's nothing fancy, but if you're looking for a unique, satisfying meal that's hard to find elsewhere in the area, this spot is definitely worth trying.

Unfortunately left feeling disappointed after being excited to try L'uxweet…read more The service experience was fairly minimal, as ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, customers are notified by text when their food is ready, and pickup is at the counter. While efficient, it felt impersonal and lacked hospitality. We ordered the Black Pepper Beef Toast ($9.95) and the Original Egg Pancake ($7.95). The Black Pepper Beef Toast was underwhelming as the bread was dry/flaky, and the beef portion felt sparse and unevenly distributed throughout the sandwich. This is one item I would skip on a future visit. The Original Egg Pancake was also disappointing. The cucumbers placed on top made the pancake soggy almost immediately, even when eaten right away. Texture-wise, it leaned more chewy and mochi-like rather than crispy which wasn't what I was expecting. It also came with very little sauce; a small side portion would have gone a long way in improving the dish. Overall, the food didn't quite live up to the hype, and neither item left a strong impression.

What turns a non-NY bagel lover into a bagel lover?…read more Korean-style bagels!!! Like many of you, this was my first time trying them... And IMPRESSIVE!! Soft, fluffy, chewy, and packed with the most amazing fillings inside! IG: socalhkfoodies

I forgot to review their rotating CREAM CHEESE line-up…read more.. The REVIEW: I cannot recall the exact names but I will guess. ORANGE CHOCO CREAM CHEESE: -- larger mini cups -- tastes of milk chocolate and it is a nice balance of both -- I did add some orange curd and mixed it because I am a citrus hound...but in hindsight I did not need to RATING = A+ ORANGE CITRUS ("Hallabong"?): -- larger mini cups portion -- the orange was clearly present but got even nicer with orange curd added -- quality cream cheese taste with nice orange flecks -- would be best w/plain bagel IMHO RATING = A (them) RATING = A+ (my modification) SPICY CHURRO CINNAMON (actual name?): -- "enough said" that sums it up -- a slightly spicier version of churro flavored cream cheese -- would be best with a plain bagel RATING = A

Love this cute bakery! The desserts and savory items are a nice treat and is conveniently on the…read morego. I like their Neapolitan cake slice, green onion pork sung, salty rice roll! Reasonably priced as well

This Asian bakery , not even sure what style of bread and pastries they are, but I'm assuming…read moreChinese esque. It's super good. It satisfies a different itch than like 85 degrees or some of the other mainstream places. Very very addicted to the little balls, idk what they're called but there's. Like taro, green tea and sesame varieties. The date walnut item is also very delectable. My own sour experience here in my many times I've been there is one time i arrived like 30 seconds after they Closed and the dude there saw me, and I waved politely. Told him I just wanted to buy 3 quick things and even had cash. But he ignored me. Kind of hurt my feelings cus I was there like right at closing. But oh well. Maybe he was in a rush to get home. Either way, not docking any points for that. Cheers

I finally got the chance to checked out this matcha soft serve spot that's tucked inside Mitsuwa's…read morefood court. Since I wanted more of a chill experience, I came on a weekday around 4pm. I highly recommend if you're not into crowds. There was only one person ahead of me and ordering was super easy through the kiosk. I went with the matcha and the hokkaido milk swirl on a cone. First bite, I tried the milk side on its own, and I loved how light it was. Not overly sweet. Then I tried the matcha by itself. It tasted earthy and had that matcha flavor. When I combined the swirl together , the matcha definitely took the spotlight. It kind of overpowered the milk swirl but I didn't mind it because I'm a matcha lover. It still balanced out nicely. Just more on the earthy matcha side. Oh, and let's not forget about the waffle cone. It was perfectly crunchy and tasted so good with my soft served. Also, shoutout to the employee who handed me my order. He was super friendly, welcoming, and all smiles which always makes the experience better.

First of all, this place is called "United Matcha" now Looks like United Airlines... same quality?…read more My family ordered the "Shiratama Ice Cream" and told me how disappointed they were. $11 for this sad thing? When it looks nothing close to the advertising photo, it's just plain depressing and unacceptable. The mochi balls were just plain white and not even flavored at all. Food court quality here just feels like overpriced carnival festival foods just stealing your money.

Cheesetella my old time favorite. It's soft, smooth & yummy... not too sweet…read more Love to hear that s store nearby my house..

We ordered matcha latte and it taste great. The bread looks delicious. Employee are nice and polite.read more