Been coming here for years to support local mom and pop shops that are landmark businesses around the area. Not sure if it was an off day for the person who takes orders at the front... but it made me instantly regret driving there. Their taiwanese breakfast items remind me so much of an old bygone era. Staple food, cash only still. read more

5 stars for my favorite Taiwanese breakfast joint in the States. Minimalist simple seating for dine in or you can take away. Pay at the counter I believe it's cash only. Long standing restaurant that's run by mom and pop small business owners. Love the omelette pancake and sesame bread with green onion egg as well as the purple rice roll. For authentic Taiwanese breakfast flavors, this is the spot :) read more

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Huge Tree Pastry is definitely my top choice whenever I'm craving a solid Taiwanese breakfast. It's a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall kind of place but that's part of the charm. My usual order: egg pancake, turnip cake, and the beef roll. The beef roll is absolutely amazing, perfect meat-to-scallion pancake ratio, flavorful, and satisfying every single time. I've also tried their xiao long bao, but the skin is on the thicker side, so it's not really my favorite compared to other spots. Service is usually quick and efficient. I highly recommend calling ahead if you're ordering to-go, it'll save you some time, especially during busy mornings. During the pandemic they switched to takeout only, but I believe they finally reopened for dine-in this year, which is great. Just a heads up: they're cash only, so come prepared! read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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First-time visit. I politely asked if credit cards or Zelle were accepted. The staff member pointed at the "Cash Only" sign with clear annoyance and an unwelcoming attitude. I went back to my car to gather cash and returned to make a small purchase, but the service remained rude and unpleasant. Very poor customer service. I will not return. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Taste not bad - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

4.5/5 Maybe it's because there's not good (let alone reasonably priced) Taiwanese breakfast in my usual area, but I really enjoyed Huge Tree Pastry! We came by early on a Sunday morning before church and were able to quickly pick up a delicious, well-packed order before leaving LA. There was plenty of parking in the small lot and the employee behind the counter greeted us warmly when we walked in and perused the menu. It seemed like she knew the customers in front of us and was catching up with them on life, which seemed very home-y, but she was also attentive to us and we didn't have to wait to get her attention when we did select what we wanted. I believe they accept cash only. As we were prepared to eat on the go, we picked up a few soymilks and fan tuan for our party. The soymilk was so good that we wished we'd ordered the large 32oz cups (~$5-6) instead of the small 16oz (~$3-4)! It's freshly pressed and tastes authentic like that of my childhood, and you can also choose to have it sweetened, salty, or no flavor (hot only). The soymilk is served in a nice styrofoam cup with a straw and when taken to-go they take care to place a piece of cardboard on the bottom of your bag too so the cups don't tip and leak. Fan tuan options included purple or white rice, salty or sweet, with option to add eggs and pickles for a few dollars. We got the salty fan tuan with all the works (~$7-8) and the flavors and chewy textures were just right! There was plenty of filling and not just an excess of rice, and the fan tuan were wrapped tightly. Some of our party also tried the beef roll (a little expensive at $10.95 but flavorful) and baked sesame bread with beef (~$5, this shao bing was crispier and less doughy than I expected). I think there was a bit of sparse seating inside so not much to speak of in terms of ambiance, but most people just got their items to-go. There was also a small selection of items behind the counter in case you'd like to look at the different buns or side dishes also sold. Overall not extremely cheap, but decent prices and yummy, well-made Taiwanese breakfast that hits the spot. Would love to return! read more

One of the best fan tuans in the area! I love that they offer both purple or white rice and choice of pickle and egg. Highly recommend getting the add ons! Very filling and can easily split into two meals because it's quite a bit of rice. Also love the radish cake here, it's pan fried to perfection. It comes with a delicious garlic sauce to dip. Cash only, call in your order and pick up. read more

Wonderful Taiwanese breakfast! The fantuan is perfect and sticky and crispy. The pork chop noodle soup is divine!! We will be back. Youtiao is oily and crispy, delicious with the doujiang. read more

The service was extremely poor. The staff at the front counter was very rude! Honestly, some of the worst service I've ever encountered. There are so many great food options in LA, and I would strongly recommend going elsewhere. read more

The purple rice salty fan tuan with egg and pickles is the way to go. It does cost extra but the medley of flavors and textures is worth it. The youtiao was crispy and the eggs, pork floss, and tangy pickles were engulfed in a thin layer of purple sticky rice. The service was pretty poor to be frank but I didn't expect much so I just let it go since the food made up for it. It'd be great if they had dine-in but everything is to-go and cash only. read more

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Wanted some Taiwanese breakfast so this was a place that popped into my mind since it's been a while coming here. Probably a few years? Anyways, was excited to try the fan tuan but unfortunately there was a stainless steel scrub piece. I left the piece on an empty separate plate. Interesting no one noticed when cleaning up. Anyways unfortunate since I like supporting mom and pop shops but won't be coming back. I just don't get how a piece can get into the fan Tuan. It's not like they make it near a wok or sink ... read more

Huge Tree Pastry is a Taiwanese breakfast spot serving Chinese donuts, soy milk, and savory "pastries." The dining room is currently closed, so order at the window. Remember to bring cash. Fan Tuan: The fan tuan is a Chinese breakfast burrito where the wrapper is a layer of rice. Go with the purple jasmine rice. It's a bold option with very different soft and firm textures. It also has a nuttier flavor. The Chinese donut (You Tiao) is a savory cruller that adds crispiness. They pull out all the stops with their other fillings. The pickled mustard greens are sweet and tangy. The pork floss threads are light, crispy, and delicate. The fried egg is a nice touch as it adds flavor and heft. Get a bowl of salty soy milk and a crispy you tiao for dunking. A cup of cold, sweet, soy milk is refreshing. If you get a large cup, it's basically the size of a Big Gulp. Dining Area: Unfortunately, the dining area is closed so you have to eat everything in the parking lot of you can't wait. Parking: The lot is large and stress-free. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Fan Tuan - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Tucked into a random two-story building in Monterey Park the success of Huge Tree Pastry is solely attributed to its loyal following, a community of Taiwanese folks craving cultural staples in a no-frills setting at prices far less than one might pay for Breakfast in Los Angeles. Now a staple of the San Gabriel Valley, English fluency expectedly lacking, those entering should memorize "Fan Tuan" and order it with Purple Rice, Eggs and Pickles because leaving without one of Huge Tree's signature Rice Rolls would be a serious mistake. Not a spot for Boba or fluffy Pancakes, but rather Sweet or Salty Soy Milk with You Taio to dip, it is in exchange for Cash only that guests are seated first-come-first-serve where a short wait separates them from sizzling Radish Cakes ready to sop up Hot Sauce or Soy. read more

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A hole-in-the-wall for yummy Fan Tuan. A no frills breakfast for ~$11. I'd recommend ordering one with all the fixings: purple rice, pickled vegetables, pork floss, and egg. It tastes even better with a cup of their hot sweet soy milk. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Huge Tree is a MP staple. It is tried & true, never a hit or miss. It is as real & authentic as you can get when it comes to Taiwanese traditional breakfasts. This family owned restaurant keeps the place clean and tidy but does not bother with extra fuss. The quality of the food speaks for themselves - very tasty. I feel like my personal favs are the XLB - steaming hot and juicy. The Egg pancake can be as crispy as you want it. The purple rice fan tuen is my go-to item for the drive home. It holds well and also get that soy milk for the road too. read more

I love me a Taiwanese breakfast and this spot is super authentic! We did a relatively large takeout order over the phone, and it was ready within 25 min, very efficient. My personal favorite was the egg green onion pancake, they also include all the different sauces for takeout orders. The minced pork over rice was a huge portion and included egg and the classic pickled Taiwanese veggie 酸菜. Still was amazing and the large cup is massive, enough to share between 2-3 people. The only reason I'm docking a star is because the fantuan didn't taste fresh, it was a bit hardened and the donut on the inside wasn't crispy. Overall highly recommend the spot, all the food, service and cozy ambiance took me back to Taiwan! read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A great Taiwanese breakfast place in Monterey Park! It's a quaint little establishment located in a plaza, accompanied with cute pigeons that hover over you on the roof. It's take-out only currently as of February 2024 and the staff seem to have the process down. It's cash only, too. We ordered at the door and waited about 5-10 minutes for 5 items. We got the Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake $4.75, Pork & Vegetable Bun $1.99, Pan Fried Radish Cake with Egg (4 Pieces) $6.75, the Taiwanese Donut (You Tiao) $2.25, and a hot sweet soy milk. My boyfriend and I couldn't wait and ate most of the Taiwanese Donut on the way home because it was piping hot, and enjoyed the rest of the rest of the items at home. All of the items were hot and had a great first 'bite' but got a little less flavorful as I ate it. I was a little disappointed with the Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake because it was a little overdone and dried out. All the other items made up for it though! My favorite thing was the sweet soy milk, it had the perfectly velvety feel to it when I drank it and was sweetened just how I like it. The item I forgot to get is the fan tuan (a rice roll), which seems to be a fan favorite when I reference some pictures. I'll definitely go back to get another sweet soymilk and to try out their fan tuan. read more

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Huge Tree Pastry: A Breakfast Adventure with a Side of Burned Tongue After years of meaning to try Huge Tree Pastry, I finally made it--because nothing fuels motivation like the promise of carbs and nostalgia-packed Taiwanese breakfast staples. It's a solid spot, no doubt, but if you're expecting life-changing revelations between bites, you might want to lower those expectations just a notch. Fan Tuan (feat. Purple Rice & Friends) This was the star of my meal. The purple rice had that firmer, chewier bite, which made me feel like I was engaging in a workout while eating--always a plus. The pork sung and pickled veggies carried most of the flavor, while the youtiao added a delightful mix of crunch and fluff. Honestly, it was like a textural rollercoaster: chewy, soft, fluffy, and crunchy, all in one bite. 10/10 would eat again. Sweet Soy Milk (aka My Own Worst Enemy) I should've known better. I did know better. And yet, I took that first sip like an overconfident fool, only to immediately burn my tongue into oblivion. That's on me. Temperature aside, the soy milk had a mild sweetness, creamy texture, and that signature "beany" essence--like drinking a warm hug from a soybean. Baked Sesame Bread with Beef (A Tragic Tale) This was where my meal took a turn. The bread? Hard and stale, as if it had seen better days (maybe even better decades). The beef filling? Almost non-existent. I wanted a savory, satisfying bite, but what I got instead was mostly jaw exercise. Easily my least favorite dish. Final Verdict? Would I go back? Definitely. There are plenty of other menu items I still need to try, and honestly, that fan tuan alone is worth a revisit. Plus, I now know to let my soy milk cool unless I want to lose another layer of taste buds. Lesson learned. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Purple rice fan tuan with egg and pickle veggies - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This place has a variety of Taiwanese breakfast offerings, but their specialty is the purple rice fan tuan. I opted to go along with the recommendation of salty purple rice fan tuan with both egg and pickle add-on, even though I normally don't like pickles. $6.95+tax (let's say $8) is a good price for a comfort food type of meal. This place can get busy, and at 12:30pm on a Tuesday, maybe on the tail end of lunch, there were about 10 people waiting for their orders, but the time it took me to line up and get the food was also less than 10 minutes. I overall enjoyed the fan tuan. The egg makes it more filling and the pickles were not too tangy but provide a sharper flavor to the fan tuan. The rice itself is fairly sticky, not too oily, and has a bit of flavor to it that complements the youtiao (fried donut) and pork floss. FYI this place is CASH ONLY and takeout only. What could be better is that they give an order number to call. I observed a few issues where the worker named an item and just leave the bag on a chair if no one responds until the worker makes another round, but what if 2 or more people in different parts of the queue order the exact same item which can happen to popular orders like the fan tuan? That would create a lot of disorganization when the place is a lot busier like weekends. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - Purple fan tuan with egg and pickle - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I love their taiwanese breakfast food. It's reasonably priced, made to order and fresh (whenever I go, I hear the cashier yell the order to the cooks right after I order!) They do take out but also have dine in available which is really nice! You pay for your food up front and then go to a table to sit down and they'll bring out the food for you. I always try to make it out here whenever I am in the 626 area. read more

Taiwanese take breakfast seriously, and this is one of the spots you can get pretty decent selection. The service can be hit or miss, and they take cash only, but it's a spot that's popular amongst those that crave a hearty breakfast. They offer some pastries, drinks, as well as rice balls, for which you can choose purple rice if you wish and customize the contents. (compared to some places where they have premade rice balls and don't take customized orders). I believe now they have seating, but for a while they were takeout only... read more

Delicious and well-priced. The woman up front is so friendly and it seems like her mom runs the place? Nice mom and pop shop.

They are open for dine in after years of doing takeout only since the pandemic. You still order at the counter, but you can sit down at the table and they will bring the food to you! We are so excited to dine in here! Our favorite here is their rice ball, which is the must have here! My favorite is the brown rice ball with everything inside. The Taiwanese egg omelette was pretty good too because they put fresh green onions in it. The turnip cake with egg was so so. I probably won't order it again. The turnip cake wasn't as good as other places. If you order the Taiwanese egg omelette, don't forget to ask for their garlic soy sauce! It's more authentic with the garlic soy sauce and hot sauce! Don't forget to bring cash when you are here! read more

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This is a hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast place. Since Covid, it has been take out only. However, recently they opened up dine in! It is inside a plaza with parking, tuck away only for locals to find. My bf and I came here on a Sat and you can see people would just order ton of food to take home with a couple of tables dining in. What I recommend: Turnip cake: it's the best Turnip cake I've ever had. It's pan fried to perfection. With the dipping sauce, it's the best thing ever. I normally not a turnip cake person, but I love their turnip cake here. Green Onion pancake: (with an egg) My favorite is eat it with an egg. It's super crispy and savory. Okay item Fan tuan: They have white rice and purple rice fan tuan. I do like the white rice fan tuan better than purple rice. However, recently, we feel like we can do without it. read more

My family loved this authentic Taiwanese breakfast place, great service. Recommend to try out read more

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Pretty filling on the go breakfast! Love their fan taun here. I got the one with the egg and pickled veggies with pork floss. The only thing I didn't like was the distribution of the pickled veggies. The pickled veggies aren't included until you bite near the center. Overall, good breakfast - there may be a line but it moves quick because the front person is so efficient at taking orders/getting money. Got two fan tuan and total was $15 and some change. Parking is plentiful as it is a plaza with multiple shops. I'd probably come here again when I'm craving this! read more

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My go to pick up Fan Tuans to go! Food - Delicious when hot and fresh! Service - Kind people! - Fast orders to go. Ambiance - Cute small place, order outdoors only now. - Love there is a parking plaza next to food and restaurants. read more

I always love coming here to get breakfast on the weekends. My go to is fan tuan with purple rice. The rice perfectly balances out the sourness of the pickles and the savoriness of the dried pork. The rice and the fried dough are very filling, and the fan tuan is a great portion without being too overwhelming, I recommend. read more

Huge Tree Pastry - fan tuan! - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Stopped by for some breakfast rice ball, curry pastry, onion pancake, and sweetened soy milk. Overall, everything was good. The rice ball was nicely filled with everything for almost $8, but it wasn't wrapped very tightly so the filling fell out while consuming. The 16 oz soymilk cost about $5 and was lightly sweetened. The onion pancake was too tough for my liking and not flakey (forgot the price); I probably would not order this again. I ate my second rice ball and the curry pastry the next day (left on counter without refrigeration). The rice was harder, as expected (I didn't heat it up), but still good, and the curry pastry wasn't flaking anymore but it was still delicious. Out of this meal, I would repeat my order for the curry pastry. There were other classic items on the menu that I would like to return to try. The lady at the counter who took our order was very efficient and pleasant. She greeted us on our way in and wished us a good day when we left. read more

I get that sometimes it gets busy but the front lady could really take a chill pill. I ordered 100 dollar worth of breakfast and there wasn't really anyone behind me. She was rushing me with an attitude. I don't think she should give her anxiety to her customers just because she wants to be uber efficient read more

Come On Back, Folks! Their dine-in has been opened for months. I support local family run businesses that have stayed and served the community through these last few tough years. Standards have held. Everything is delicious. My go-to place for Taiwanese breakfasts, lunches and dinner items. Keep up the great work!! read more

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arguably one of the best fan tuans i've had in the sgv. the sticky rice to filling ratio is so perfect and the sips of cold sweet soy milk in between bites is a top tier combo. o and you know this place is legit becos it's cash only !!! read more

Huge Tree Pastry - fan tuan with egg and pickled veggies - Taiwanese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A small Taiwanese cafe hidden in the back side of GWC Supermarket. I ordered an omelet here along with a steamed bun. The steamed bun was nothing special. I had better frozen ones. The omelet was different but good. pretty expensive for small portions. They don't sell hot tea. Menu is small but efficient. read more

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The Standard for Taiwanese breakfast. Typically order the Chinese doughnut and the radish cakes. Wife loves the fantuan