Known for their fluffy soufflé Japanese style pancakes, this cozy little cafe is located in a small strip mall in Santa Clara. It looks like they took some feedback and offer many savory options such as ramen, bulgogi beef, fries, gyoza, etc. I don't know how that pairs well with the pancakes (a simple bacon, sausage, etc would've been easier but not my monkey not my circus). Note that because pancakes are made to order-it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. I ordered the original out of the 7 other options available (ube, Nutella, custard, etc.) and found it delicious. My friend ordered the matcha and seemed to enjoy it. As they are a cafe, they also offer a variety of drinks. The atmosphere is very cutesy, very demure-very pink. A great place to take the girls or those who identify as such to. read more

I was excited to find a cafe that serves Japanese soufflé pancakes nearby, so went to check it out this week! Hanabusa cafe is located in a small plaza, but parking wasn't hard, maybe because I went on a weekday. Cafe decor is cute and feminine (baby pink and white color scheme). They have signs everywhere warning that pancakes take 25 minutes to make, which I found to be fairly accurate, so do be warned! I ordered an original soufflé pancake, and a latte to drink while waiting for the pancake. The latte was only okay, but was good to have something to drink while waiting since it takes so long. The pancakes were pretty yummy. Not as good as other soufflé pancakes I've had, but good. The whipped cream that came along with it was also good, but not amazing. I do wish there was some sort of syrup served alongside it. I wasn't a huge fan of the plate arrangement, maybe a little too cutesy for me? Service is not really interactive or personal. They take your order at the counter, and you go pick it up when it's ready. Overall, this cafe was only okay for me. This is one of those instances where I'll reiterate that my rating is likely because of my personal preferences! If you like a cutesy cafe, and looking for soufflé pancakes, I'd recommend! read more

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I have Yelp bookmarked this place for a very long time. However did not have a chance to come. Came for Mother's Day brunch. Pleasantly surprised as some Yelp reviews were low stars. Parking was plentiful and easy. Fluffy Japanese Pancakes take about 20 minutes and they put a sign up and told me too. The match pancakes were delicious! Ambiance was nice, with simple decorations, a wall of cosplay corner, some board games for you to borrow to play, and plain wall colors. read more

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I finally got the chance to try Hanabusa! I arrived around noon, and surprisingly, it wasn't busy at all. After placing my order, they informed me that it would take about 20 minutes to prepare the pancakes. I didn't mind the wait. I ordered the Ube Pancakes. The pancakes were delicious and fluffy and light. However, I found the ube flavor to be a bit subtle; I was hoping for a stronger ube taste, but it didn't quite stand out as much as I anticipated. The fruits that came with the pancakes were a lovely addition and complemented the pancakes. The store itself was cute and pink. Really cute place to take photos or have a date. read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

If I'm ever in the South Bay I'll come here for fluffy Japanese pancakes now that Gram pancakes in the city closed. The décor is very light with a lot of whites and pastel pinks and there are a lot of windows so the café is always bringing in sunshine. Flowers decorate all the tables which is a nice touch. I got the chocolate pancake which was good, I love chocolate everything but I'd like to also try the strawberry and matcha because you get to drizzle that sauce on. The presentation of their pancakes was pretty but for a place that cares a lot about aesthetics I wasn't impressed that they served their drinks in paper cups. Everything else was so planned out that I'm not sure why they skimped out on this. read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The soufflé pancakes were good which was mainly what we went for. However, the drinks were bad, so don't order any fruit teas or milk teas, they tasted like straight syrup and artificial. I got the matcha pancakes btw. The place is pretty cute on the inside. Can't speak on service since you only order and pick up ur food at the front once the buzzer buzzes. read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

What I ordered: - Matcha soufflé pancake - Original soufflé pancake If cute breakfast/brunch spots are your thing, you'll love this place. The tableware is aesthetically pleasing with the matte pink plates and gold utensils. The table tops are marble-esque with a cute potted plant resting on the side. This was my first time trying Japanese soufflé pancakes. They are tremendously different from American pancakes, being much thicker in size, but significantly fluffier/lighter in taste. Only difference between the matcha and original soufflé pancake is the side of matcha sauce. Eating the pancakes got boring towards the end because you're just eating pancakes and fruit, they really needed some sort of protein or extra twist. The wait time for this restaurant is very long, the estimate is ~25mins for your pancakes to be ready, but that can go up drastically depending on how busy they are. It was a fun experience, but I probably won't come back. read more

This place is mega delicious! It's small, but super well-lit, with lots of tables. It's one of the places where you walk in, order, they give you a number and your food is brought out in about 15-20 minutes. It's not super expensive and the pancakes are pretty damn tasty. They have different options, which come as a flavored one and a regular (soufflé) one. They're very mildly flavored and do take a minimum of 15 minutes to come out, and they have a few coffee / tea options available, so you can still drink something while you wait. read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry soufflé pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The pancakes are unique for the area and do take some time to prepare, about 25min even when it isn't busy. They are soft and fluffy, however do taste eggier than expected. If that isn't your preference this may not be the place for you. The strawberry sauce that came with the pancakes was pretty light in flavor and didn't really add much to the pancakes. The vibes are generally nice, there's outdoor and indoor seating. For a dessert / snack after another meal it works great, however this wouldn't be enough food for a breakfast or single meal. read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry Pancakes and Milk - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We got there at opening time on a weekend so the wait for pancakes was not bad at all I like that there's lots of windows & it was bright & clean & there's games to play with as u wait. I thought there would be more cuter decor - but it's actually fairly basic. Parking was easy. Restroom was clean. Service is fine- not a lot since u order at the counter, pick up food, bus your own table. Main event of course are the pancakes! We got original, matcha & strawberry- the pancake base is the same for all- it's the toppings which differentiate the flavors. The fruit was fresh which I loved as un-fresh fruit is a pet peeve. Matcha sauce was good, cream in strawberries also yum. Drink selection is kind of meh, it was cute & delicious, but I did find myself craving a side of bacon or something salty to break up the carb/sugar fluff. read more

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The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. The service was around 30-60 minutes for us, but they do have sign saying that the pancakes take a while (30 minutes to cook). The pancakes were super fresh and airy. The inside is aesthetic and pink!! Perfect place to take pics. read more

Hanabusa Café - Japanese Soufflé Pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The pancakes were fluffy and good, I'm not a big pancake fan but these were better than I thought it'd be! Loved the pink and decor in the cafe too. Service was a little slower than expected, especially since we were in the only ones in the cafe at the time. read more

Hanabusa Café - Original Soufflé - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I went in on a Sunday morning and the place was relatively empty. The inside was a very white aesthetic but nothing else too special. We got the Matcha and Strawberry souffle pancakes and it took about 15-20 minutes to receive them. The pancake itself was fluffy and had a nice texture to them: Matcha Souffle (5/5): Highly recommend, esp if you like matcha. The matcha you pour over the pancakes is not too sweet and doesn't distract you from the fluffiness of the pancake. Strawberry Souffle (3/5): It wasn't a bad choice but it is very sweet and creamy. If you don't have a huge sweet tooth, I don't reccomend this but otherwise it is alright. read more

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This was my first time trying souffle pancakes, despite wanting to try them for years. Some friends recommended this place so we went all together. The shop is super aesthetic and great for small groups. Pretty much just counter service - you get a buzzer and you pick up your order. The pancakes are made to order, but it takes 25 minutes. They do offer card games to keep you entertained during the wait though. I've heard that some fluffy pancakes deflate if you don't eat them fast enough, but it doesn't seem like an issue here. I didn't dig into my plate until 10 minutes later since one of my friends was still waiting for his order. I ordered the matcha pancakes and it's basically just the regular fluffy pancakes with a pour-over matcha topping on the side. It would've been cool to have actual green matcha pancakes though. The pancakes came loaded with whipped cream and the strawberries weren't the sweetest but were a great contrast to the pancakes and sweet matcha topping. In the end, the pancakes with the matcha topping ended up being too sweet and heavy for me, so I felt a bit nauseated. I do want to come back and try the original pancakes on their own though. read more

Hanabusa Café - matcha souffle pancake - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Food: If you're here for the soufflé pancakes, then by all means!! SUPER FLUFFY YUMMY PANCAKES!! Kind of expensive but it is not easy to make on your own! Ambiance/Service: Very polite/friendly service! They do have you clean after yourself, but other than that the place does look nice and clean! read more

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I finally made it to Hanabusa after years of watching it in the neighborhood! We went for Mother's Day, right at opening since I was worried it would be crowded. Found a table right away and put our order in at the counter. The food: I loved it! I got the Ube pancakes (seasonal) but our group tried all 5 options on the menu: ube, matcha, strawberry, plain and chocolate. The Ube is a little subtle but tastes good and looks beautiful. The matcha is the least sweet and has a decently strong matcha flavor so make sure you like that. The strawberry has the strongest flavor and is VERY sweet! I did not taste the chocolate but my son said it tasted like just Nutella scooped on top - he liked it. My other son said the plain is good - esp. if you don't want any of those other flavors, just whipped cream on top. What else you need to know: There's only 4 options of pancakes on the menu (plus maybe seasonal). Plus some drinks (I got a latte). There's no other food, or savory options. You'll pay $15-17 for 3 pancakes + sauce and fruit. They open at 9 and close after lunch or when they run out of food - or early if it's a holiday (like Easter or Mother's Day). There's no reservations, and the pancakes could take up to 30 minutes - we brought Uno to play while we waited, but it only ended up being 10 minutes, I think because we were among the first people there in the morning. The cafe is pretty minimalist but the food looks and tastes great. I enjoyed it a lot and plan to go back sometime. read more

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My coworkers and I came on a Sunday afternoon, a very quiet plaza with plenty of parking and quite an empty cafe (a bit dreary so a cute cafe date was called for). There was only one other table aside form us, there was barley a wait before our orders were received; basically once we sat down and set the table up/got comfy, the orders were ready. Service wise we didn't really take much from it as the only interaction was ordering and grabbing our plates, simple and sweet. We had to bus our own tables and there was a drop off area that was very clearly labeled. Since there was 5 of us and we only wanted a snack, just to give the jiggly pancakes a taste test - we got 3 orders: original, strawberry and matcha. The fruits on the plates were a bit of a hit or miss. Strawberries were very tart, worked well with the sweet pancake, the blueberries were the perfect pop of sweet, and the bananas just didn't seem as ripe. As for the pancakes, it was much more eggy that expected. I did try the jiggly pancake in Japan once (Happy Pancake or something in Ikebukuro) and this was no where near the fluffy or lightness in sweetness to me. The pancakes here were also a little on the dry side (didn't see syrup available), the fluffy whipped cream and strawberry cream/syrup was very much needed. I did like the strong flavor of matcha cream (to pour on the side), it wasn't too overwhelmingly strong but the flavor was prominent. Final Thoughts: This seems like a nice place to chat with friends over a dessert or even get some work done with a snack (free Wifi if I remember correctly). The decor of the plates and etc. make this place very IG pic worthy. I think this may be a one and done for me, but I'm glad I checked this place out. read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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First time back in years and I've actually come to like this place even more. The vibe has definitely changed: the first time I was here, the owner was there and there was a bit more of a feeling of ownership back then. When I came this time, it was primarily young 18-20 something's running the place and jumping between songs from an anime to kpop. Another review mentioned the interior isn't as cute anymore and yes, the pastel furniture is aging. They are going to be due for a makeover any day. However, I actually am upping them to 5 stars. Pancakes have improved with time and a seasonal flavor is a fun new edition. I loved the taro flavor and the fruit included is always so fresh. My pancake was a little underdone so I had a few bites of fluffy egg white and not fully formed batter, but that's pretty common with this kind of pancake so I don't dock points on that. Admittedly I probably would avoid a long wait for this place because they only serve pancakes so I'd be worried I'd get hungry again soon after (sweets never keep me full for long). Fun place to take people to indulge on your sweet tooth! And a great spot to catch up with someone; just don't show up too hungry because the pancakes can take AT LEAST 25 minutes, but sometimes longer (I came in an hour after opening and no one was there so my order was the first and it took closer to 35 minutes) I have a huge sweet tooth and love these kinds of pancakes so that's what makes this place 5 stars for me. If you're a savory person, I'd skip this spot read more

Hanabusa Café - Matcha pancake and strawberry green tea iced - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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First time! Rainy day! No one here yay! It says it may take 25 min to make soufflé pancakes but if not busy, shorter wait time. Pretty cool place. Very soft and light pancakes. read more

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I was devastated when the first soufflé pancake shop I went to in the South Bay closed down. Thankfully Hanabusa opened 15 mins. away! This shop has pink and white decor, plenty of tables and seats, and white plates with goldware! Careful at the tables though. They're not heavy / really light to move. I accidentally pushed it forward slightly with my foot and almost knocked our plates off. NOTE: Pancakes take about 25 mins. to make! So definitely expect to chill inside for that while. You will get a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready. You can expect each order to have 3 pancakes (2 stacked and 1 chillin' by itself), be bouncy / jiggly when you move them, have fruit (banana and berries) on top, and taste sooooooo gooooodddd!!! 1/22/2023 ------------ STRAWBERRY PANCAKES + ORIGINAL flavor Our first time here we ordered the above. LoOoOooveee the strawberry cream and drizzle of strawberry syrup! Each came with a cute red envelope - it was Year of the Rabbit! Inside contained a coupon for our next visit. 2/10/2024 ------------ CHOCOLATE PANCAKES + TARO PANCAKES Saw online there was a NEW flavor recently added - Taro! I'm a chocolate feen, but I have to say the Taro with the chocolate syrup drizzle was the winner here. It gave that earthy sweet Taro flavor and a kick of extra sweetness once the chocolate drizz dissolved. Bring a loved one and order two different flavors. OR love yourself and do so! You can always eat some for dine-in and take the rest home. I fully intend to do so next visit - I enjoy them that much! read more

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Great interesting breakfast A fun experience Good atmosphere and food Fun simple service read more

Hanabusa Café - Pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I really liked the food here! I got the strawberry soufflé and the chocolate soufflé. I think the strawberry was definitely better though. We also got the coffee and flavored milks. The coffee is pretty average and was a little small. The flavored milks were surprisingly good! You don't usually see that offered at other places. I rly liked the lychee milk The reason I am not giving 5 stars is because I think it took a realllllly long time to come out. Their signs say it takes 15 or 25 minutes to make a soufflé (I can't remember which), but they verbally told us it would take 40 minutes (which is so long). Also, it took them awhile to take our order (despite being the first in line). I would recommend you try it at least once!! read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry Soufflé - tastes pretty good! - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The wait wasn't too bad, as advertised around 20min! My stepson loved the strawberry pancakes! It's definitely their best read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We visited on a Sunday afternoon and found parking in the small plaza parking. We ordered the pancakes and the staff was sweet and we got them pretty fast. I ordered the strawberry (Japanese soufflé) pancakes were airy, delicious, sweet and perfect egg flavor and paired super well with the strawberry cream and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate pancakes which were really good too. The price is a little up there for pancakes at 16.99 for each. The ambiance is a cute aesthetic and they had the AC blasting on a cold morning.. read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I have been here previously 2 times with no luck. The first time google maps stated Hanabusa closed at 6, I arrived around 3 and there was a sign that said they closed early that day. The second time I arrived an hour before and the lady inside said they didn't have pancakes and recommended next time to get there before 5pm. Well today I didn't work and got the chance to try some pancakes Strawberry pancakes. Service was great, got my pancakes in 10 minutes and they were def fluffy! They are not sweet at all but the strawberry dip gives it a semi sweet kick read more

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Ever have a Japanese pancake? If not, come on down to Hanabusa Cafe in Sunnyvale. The atmosphere has a cute vibe filled with young staff working away, making souffle pancakes and flavored drinks. On most busy days, the wait can be up to more than an hour. Luckily, there was no line and waited patiently. Results? Light and fluffy!! Just like the original in Japan. read more

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Went here again today to show another friend this cute cafe! My friend also really liked it. The pancakes are so soft, fluffy, and jiggly!! To misquote a song lyric, "My pancakes do jiggle jiggle, and fold " I've tried every pancake option on the menu now! I recommend the matcha soufflé pancake and the original soufflé pancake. I've also tried strawberry soufflé pancake and chocolate soufflé pancake which were also pretty good. The original, matcha, and chocolate soufflé pancakes come with a cute bunny decoration arranged with the cream and fruit pieces. The strawberry pancake comes with a different decoration that looks like a pink circular topping with red swirly lines on top. They had more staff members today than every previous time I've been here so service was much faster and always friendly! read more

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Matcha Pancake 4 soft, fluffy, no flavor, matcha syrup not sweet but not too bitter, mixed fruits Good ambience read more

Cute little cafe for souffle pancakes and some coffee and tea drinks! There's a decent sized parking lot so it wasn't too difficult to find parking. And the cafe is quite big and spacious with lots of windows for natural light. The service is a bit on the slower side since it takes a while to make the souffle pancakes. They do have signs to let you know how long the expected wait is though, so that won't come as a surprise. The souffles were very fluffy and I really enjoyed the matcha syrup that I had with my matcha souffle pancakes. I also got the iced mocha. I think the coffee drink was pretty standard, nothing too special. I might not get a drink here again, but I did enjoy the pancakes! read more

Hanabusa Café - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I've wanted to come here for so long and I'm so glad that I finally made the trip! This place is so cute and well decorated and the food is delicious too! They tell you when you get there that it will take minimum 25 minutes to get your order, maybe longer if it's busy, but the wait didn't feel like that long. My friend and I enjoyed our coffees before our orders were ready and it gave us plenty of time to chat and catch up! I got the strawberry pancake and it was amazing! They were so light and fluffy and the strawberry cream was incredible! I can't wait to go back because I want to try all of the different flavors they have, and if you visit during the weekdays they have specials, too! read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry pancake - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Soufflé Pancakes take at least 25 minutes!! Note that there is a wait if you order pancakes! They are located in a plaza and have a private plaza parking lot. There is plenty of seats inside and a few tables outside. It was quite cold inside, as the Ac was on full blast. Ordered: Original Pancake $14.99 - fluffy pancakes with a spongy texture to it and a small assortment of fruits (banana, blueberry and strawberry). It came with a scoop of whip cream which was a good portion given the three pieces of pancakes. Weekday Special - Cookies and Cream Pancake $17.99 Came with three fluffy chocolate flavored pancakes and a cookies and cream whip cream (which i found more flavorful than the original). Came with lots of chocolate bits and fruits as well. I will definitely come back to try the strawberry pancakes! read more

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I got the Strawberry Shortcake cup! It took a little less than 10 min as they made it quickly. For this specific item, they said the pancakes are freshly made everyday and then stored in the fridge as the assembly is made to order. The actual souffle pancake orders take 25 min. Which is understandable as souffle pancakes do take that much time to cook. The staff here are super friendly. Don't be rude, and they will be nice back. Easy. I love the atmosphere of the cafe, some of their playlists are a vibe. read more

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I think this is the only soufflé pancake place in South Bay (please tell me I'm wrong) so I usually come here to fulfill cravings. The wait time does get long sometimes since they make it fresh and they do get busy. They advertise wait times of 25 min but I've come in before and only waited about 10 min. The pancakes are super fluffy and warm. I usually get the original and it's not crazy sweet! Each order comes with 3 pancakes which is perfectly enough for me if I were to make it a meal, but it's definitely enough to share as a snack with 2 people! read more

Hanabusa Café - Original and matcha - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I just had to try an order of the chocolate pancakes, which sizewise, was perfect for sharing (but tastewise, I wanted it all to myself)... These Japanese souffle pancakes were cooked perfectly and definitely eggy in flavor, topped with sweet, thick and creamy chocolate mousse (tasted like Dreyer's brand classic chocolate ice cream, which I really like) and delicious bite-sized slices of strawberries, blueberries, and bananas (more as a decoration for plating but good enough for me). I also had an iced mocha and it was pretty good and went well with this dessert-like dish. The place was bright and modern with a decent amount of seating, mostly inside, but there was one table outside as well. Service at the counter was standard, not especially friendly or professional, but no complaints. I was quoted 25 minutes for my order to be ready, it ended up taking about 40 minutes. And there was no line to order (just one person ahead)... but that's probably cuz they had a sign on the door that said "out of pancakes/at capacity". I don't think the use of this sign on the door is good business practice. They put it up and took it down at least twice while I was there this past Sunday (within the same hour). While it was down, I was able to order pancakes, so it seems they are not really out of pancakes when they post that sign (perhaps they're just busy or want a break). If they really do run out that early in the afternoon on any given day, that's even worse... Running out of their main menu item 4-5 hours before closing time!?! I'd say that's ridiculous and poor planning/inventory management. Whatever the case, at least their product is pretty good, with adorable presentation! :) read more

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I've been on the hunt for souffle pancakes since traveling to Hawaii. I happened to be in SJ and randomly looked it up and found this cute cafe! Lots of parking, super cute space, however; there is a clear sign that the pancake wait time can be up to 25 minutes. So do not be surprised! We ordered the original and the chocolate and was not disappointed. We ate here after a big lunch and called it dessert. I wish we had a souffle pancake cafe closer to home. read more

Very cute cafe, all the decor inside and food plating is extremely aesthetic. Pancakes take around 20 mins to come out after ordering which wasn't too bad, but were a little on the sweet side for me. I wish they had some savory options here as well to balance out the meal a little. Also was a bit pricy for the amount of food given. read more

Hanabusa Café - Original (right), matcha (bottom) and chocolate (top) souffle pancakes - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Update! I've been to the place now 3 times. The cute and terrific service is still there. Has the place improved to the point I can type the place is legit? Yes...and no. Yes, the place has improved because the place is more cute. I see anime flashes, even if it's that "Madoka" thing. Not only that, there are multiple K-pop touches. Another part they improved on is that today's visit had multiple American classics played, and though I didn't type this up the first go around, I did hear K-pop also. Third part: I did see little used hiragana for a note inside, いらっしゃいませ/"Welcome". The last part to bring out: the list pancakes grew a bit with strawberries. No, the place is still flawed, and I can't call the place "legit" as a result. (I had "Too Legit to Quit" pop into my head just now. Yes, I'm old.) It's not that the place doesn't try. Whether or not the pressure of perfection is there, I don't know. (I'm a Bay Area guy after all, meaning I expect my Japanese spots to be that good.) I think at this point, I can't knock them for having foods and drinks a bit pricey because Bay Area expenses. What I'm still twitching at though are the lack of an outside kana and/or kanji sign, J-pop and most importantly, the juices along with a still limited list. I know the fruit milks are there, but the juices are there for people that are not good with lactose. If there are cherry and peach pancakes (Peach Well Spring Child-san/Momoi Haruko-san likes the Bay Area), that'll be exciting. Hanabusa went from a 3 to 4 in months, but it's a weak 4. It still has the terrific service. It still has flaws that need fixing though. +: Hanabusa isn't quitting w/ its heart because with its still terrific service, the place became cuter, and it added a pancake choice. -: I still am bothered by the lack of J-pop, kana/kanji outside sign, juices, and multiple pancake additions after several months. read more

This is my first try of Japanese Soufflé Pancakes and overall had a great experience. [[ Location ]] You'll pass by a bunch of residential housing before getting to the plaza that Hanabusa Café is in but their sign is clear. Since they are located in the corner spot, they have a huge sign you cannot miss when you pass the streetlight before it and they have another sign near the parking area. There seems to be a lot of parking spaces but I did go during Memorial Day Weekend 2023 so it was far less busy than usual. [[ Restaurant ]] I thought it was pretty organized with enough seating for how big the place is. Lots of pink décor and I think relatively IG worthy. [[ Service ]] Like other reviews have mentioned, the staff is relatively young (high school, college?) but I thought they were really friendly and were all working hard getting orders ready, cleaning up the café, or clearing dishes. No issues here. [[ Food ]] I decided to try out two things here: 1.) Strawberry Soufflé Pancake ($16.99) 2.) Lychee Tea ($4.99) In my opinion, the Strawberry Soufflé Pancake was really good. Although there was not a lot of jiggle to the actual pancake, it was soft and fluffy. I thought the pairing of the cream and jam were delicious (not too sweet, good balance) and the fruits that came with it were fresh. One order is definitely shareable between two people but for me, I think I could of ate one order all by myself. Be prepared to wait around 25-30 min after you make your order though so hopefully the person/people you brought with you are good company. They are very transparent with this as well with a sign stating that you will wait so I was expecting this already. I forgot to customize the Lychee Tea (less Ice, less sugar) so I got the normal preparation of it. I actually found it to be quite refreshing with a good strong taste of Lychee. I think if I were to adjust it, I would dial down the sweetness a tad bit but I thought the normal Lychee Tea was quite good. [[ Overall ]] I think I would definitely come back again as I did enjoy the experience. Since it wasn't a busy weekend, we didn't have to wait in line to get in or make a reservation and the wait for the food was within the stated time. I'm not sure if I would wait 1+ hours for this but I did have a very positive experience this time around. read more

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Hanabusa is a popular venue for Kpop events, and I attended this weekend for the BTS anniversary event. My friends and I arrived pretty early because we read that the wait time would be long. I am thankful for this restaurant's transparency about the wait time for the souffle pancakes. They regularly update the sign on the door for pancake wait time and pancake availability. We ordered pancakes and drinks a few minutes before 11, and our order was ready at 11:15, so it was actually quicker than what they told us. The interior was cute but it was pretty small and got crowded. Aesthetically it's nice for a study date, but due to the size and crowd, it might be too loud for studying activities. Now for the real deal - the food. The matcha pancakes looked appealing. It was actually regular souffle pancakes with matcha syrup on the side that you can drizzle. However, we all felt that the pancakes tasted better without the matcha. The eggy flavor of the pancakes did not taste good with the starkly bitter matcha on the side, so i just enjoyed my pancakes without the matcha. The pancakes were pleasantly fluffy and soft and i actually liked the overall egg flavor. The fruit was fresh and the regular syrup was fine. It was just a small serving for me overall. We felt the drinks we ordered were not decent. The fruit teas tasted like Kool Aid and we have had better fruit teas at other cafes, so they were not worth the price. If you attend Hanabusa, the pancakes are fine, and you will enjoy your experience if you are interested in instagram worthy interior and attractive food/plating and dont mind a wait. However, I care more about the food quality and prefer restaurants with plentiful serving sizes and a wider menu, not so much the aesthetics. This was not my cup of tea, but I appreciated the care that went into the presentation, hosting the kpop event, and the friendly service. read more

Hanabusa Café - Strawberry tea and peach tea - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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So glad they re-opened! The place looks and feels the same as it was. Quality of the food is still awesomeness!! read more

Hanabusa Café - Ube pancake - Desserts Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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