I hate giving a bad rating, especially to a small business, but this cake was a disappointment. I came in today to pick up a retirement cake for a friend, and unfortunately the frosting tasted like chemicals. On the surface it looked right -- nice spongy texture, white frosting, and I'd asked for strawberries, which were there. But once you start eating, there's this odd aftertaste that's hard to put into words. The best way I can describe it is like eating food that's been sitting in a room filled with a strange scent. I feel bad because everyone at the party had a piece. It looked the part, but the taste just didn't deliver. Unfortunately I won't be coming back. read more

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I was saddened when Chinese Bakery on El Cajon closed. I had been getting Chinese strawberry cakes from there for ages. BB's birthday was coming up quick (day of!) , and I decided I would try to get her a cake. I guess I was very optimistic in calling up Huy Ky. Not only did they say they could make the cake, but they said they could make it within a half hour! They wrote "Happy Birthday BB" on the top of the cake, and it was very well priced. BB and I loved the cake. It exemplified what I envision when I think of Chinese strawberry cake: Fresh strawberries, light, fluffy, simple, not too sweet, yet delicious. The lady who took my order was very nice both over the phone and in the store. Plenty of parking in a private lot also! This is definitely my new go to when it comes to Chinese strawberry cakes. read more

The people here are friendly and parking is spacious! I also grew up coming here and the quality of the cakes have always been good :) read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Durian cake, $30 - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

In recent yrs it is harder to find traditional and fresh Bánh dẻo during the Mid Autumn Moon Festival. Since I was in San Diego for the weekend I had to check out this Yelp recommended place. It's a little shop with a very nice Vietnamese lady that helped me. I got the Bánh dẻo, snow skin with lotus paste filling my mother has been hunting for them all season and last yr too. read more

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I got my birthday cake here and it was memorable! The sponge cake was light and fluffy. The whipped cream was not that sweet, which is a compliment for an Asian household. You could choose different fruit options to add to your cake. I got the strawberry one and we all enjoyed it. read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Strawberry birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

My first visit to Huy Ky Bakery. I picked up mooncakes as a gift for the owners of Paris Bakery, who are presently engaged in opening a new outlet in Chula Vista called Banh Mi Paris Express. Huy Ky's owner, Mr. Yu, was helpful as I made my selection, and was gracious, offering me a peek behind the scenes at his work area, which is nicely set up with an impressive array of professional baking equipment. He also pulled up a video to show me how he makes his mooncakes, an enterprise that is much more complicated than I'd imagined. Having seen these things, and after spending a few minutes chatting with Mr. Yu, I'm not surprised that Huy Ky Bakery is a favorite source for mooncakes and other baked delights among San Diego's Vietnamese community. I'll be back! ********** See how mooncakes are made! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx4dIRi1hZY read more

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I was looking for a specific cake for my baby shower and came upon this mom and pop bakery in the heart of city heights , gentlemen at the counter was immediately welcoming and was friendly and attentive to what I was looking for , came on Tuesday for a cake for a Friday , all in all I barely spent 5 mins there and got what I needed , i ordered a pandan coconut cake and it was light / fluffy and delicious , not sure why in all the years living in Sandiego i didnt get to try this place , will come back for sure read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Coconut pandan cake , delicious and reasonably priced - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The moon cake quality is not good anymore. The moon cake and the fillings are dry. The service is very nice. There are not a lot of parking slots. read more

This was our 1st time and it was great ! I'd only seen some of these foods online in traveling videos. We tried several of the items and everything was perfect. The sandwiches were soft and delicious. The Mango dessert was perfect. The shrimp was tasty, just had to be heated. read more

I bough a box with 4 cake (thap cam hot vit) for $30 on Oct 2 at Thang Hung market , Houston. by open, get one broken. one was not in good shape (take a picture), about quality , use too much Mei Kuei Lu ( mai que lo) Not happy! read more

You can not convince me that there is better bakery in San Diego. With just a couple days until her party my daughter decided she wanted a heart shaped cake (we were having her party at a tea room, so originally we weren't going to do a cake) and a friend recommended we try going here. Well I am so glad that we did. On appearance this bakery is nothing glamorous, it's not an instagram worth spot by any means but it has a charm to it. It reminds me of the bakeries I would go to as a kid. The women working were so sweet and friendly and with just over a days notice they were able to make my daughter exactly what she wanted a heart shaped cake with whipped cream frosting, fresh strawberries for the filling and the lightest fluffiest cake we've ever eaten. Not to mention incredibly affordable! I highly recommend coming here for all your cake needs. We will be back for sure! read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Heart shaped birthday cake. Whipped cream frosting & fresh strawberry filling - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Their cake taste like the one I had back in the 90s. Their cake is classic! Taste so good! I had the pineapple fillings it's delicious.

I preordered a cake and they made it fresh day of pick up. The owners are very nice and understanding. The cake was delicious and gorgeous. Everything went well and I'll definitely come back again. Highly recommended read more

My family had been loyalty customers of the Chinese Bakery over at El Cajon Blvd for many years but unfortunately that bakery closed down and I had to find another bakery for all my family birthdays. I am soooo happy to have tried Huy Ky Bakery. I ordered an 8 inch vanilla flavored cake with coconut and strawberry filling and let me tell you my family loved it!! Wow, it was soooo good!! The sponge was so soft, the fillings were fresh, the cream was like whipped cream and the cake was not too sweet. The owner or worker at Kuy Ky Bakery was very welcoming, he greeted us with a big smile on his face and he was nice. We will definitely come back! read more

"The log cake was not only beautifully decorated but also incredibly delicious, with a perfect balance of flavors and a soft, moist texture. Absolutely loved it!" read more

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Bánh làm tại xưởng Huy Ký từ hơn 30 năm nay tôi ăn vẫn ngon có đặt bánh Trung Thu cũng rất ngon sạch sẽ , bánh Bia cũng rất đúng hương vị ngày xưa ... Bánh Tét 3 màu rất ngon và giá tiền khong không quá mắc .. read more

I come here for the cakes! They don't do super fancy decorated ones but it's freshly baked, the sponge cake is so soft, the buttercream is light, airy with the right amount of sweetness and the price is great! With at least a 24 hour notice, you can get a two tier cake for next day pickup. There's different flavors to choose from, the price depends on size and filling that you order. If mooncakes are your thing, this is the place to get them as well. Stop by, everyone is super helpful & friendly. read more

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I came for banh Chung & they were very good. I called ahead to make sure they had them because they are not easy to find.

This review is for the snowy mooncake, as I don't think I have tried their regular mooncakes yet. The worst part is that the cake is so soggy, and so is the filling. Then it's too sweet for me. So far, this is the sweetest one by far compared to other mooncakes. I bought this one 1 or 2 years ago. It was bad but I forgot which brand, so I bought again this week. I should remember the name now. read more

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I worked with Kim at Huy Ky Bakery and it was a wonderful and delightful experience! I knew I wanted an Asian cake that wasn't too sweet or processed. Kim gladly accommodated all of my needs and requirements, even peanut allergies, and we had a delicious strawberry taro sponge cake. She was super responsive and kind throughout all of our communications. Our guests absolutely loved it and it was a hit! Truly a hidden gem in San Diego area -- I'll update once I get official photos from my vendors back but for now here is the photo I got of us cutting the cake from our guests! read more

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We just celebrated the Moon Festival 2924! We are so happy that Huy Ký continues to make their moon cakes! The moon cakes we bought this year are really fresh, filled with mixed nuts, citric fruits rinds, 2 large salted egg yolks (yummy)! These are sweet delights and can be very filling. One can enjoy with hot or cold tea, coffee, roasted barley, etc. The sweetness is right on for the traditional recipe of moon cakes. My personal preference is to have less less sweet, less sugar. It would be great if Huy Ky can make two separate batches, one with the original sweetness and one alternative to be less sweet and less sugar. It would be awesome! Thank you Huy Ky Bakery. PS: Huy Ky Bakely is in San San Diego, CA. We do not live in SD and can still get their moon cakes at their distributed Vietnamese markets nearby in Orange County, CA. read more

I have never tried a mooncake before so I wanted to try 1. I went to 99 ranch to find out that they only had huge boxes for $20+. Then I went to this bakery and was happy to discover that they were holding a half off sale, so I scored a box of 4 mooncakes for $11.50. Perfect portion size and pricing to try out some of these mooncakes. The Asian female employee spoke with a thick accent but was friendly. I didn't know whether to get the mung bean or lotus seed so I asked what her favorite was. She said her favorite was lotus, so lotus it was! I was disappointed to find out that the mooncake #27 (wonder what the number means?) Cantonese style Lotus Bean flavor included soybean oil and red and yellow food coloring. I was expecting a small family owned bakery like this to avoid using those harmful low quality ingredients, but I guess I was wrong. Anyway, each mooncake contains over 800 calories and plenty of sugar and carbs. Yes, it was tasty. It was dense, sweet, and reminded me of the white bean filled buns I get from the Korean bakery. read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Lotus #27 Cantonese-style mooncake. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Bought a few boxes for moon festival, since last year of Covid they were in shortage as they were afraid stuffs wouldn't sell. Anyway I usually just buy the thập cẩm gà quay because it was always within my budget, but then I saw the overhyped $45 box of bào ngư đặc biệt, thought I give it a try, well not so much special about it compare to a $25 box, but ok I still have 3 left to dissect; will see what's inside down the road. read more

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I love this little bakery. It's always a nostalgic feeling and I bring my children here often, they love that the sweets are not too sweet. My son always talks about how the cakes have whipped cream instead of buttercream and that the cake is extra fluffy. Even when we select whipped cream at American bakeries, it seems extra sweet. The price is great and the customer service always feels homely. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by and give the family owned bakery your business. read more

Very dissapointed. It said mixed nuts with rotisserie chicken Gà Quay. But there isn't any chicken even 1 strand of chicken. And it cost $35 about $10 more than regular moon cake. What a rip off. Esp. Selling to their own people who also came to this country with the wish to find the same flavors of of the old days. This moon cake is fine but what it upsets me because it advertised things that does not have and charged as much as $10 extra just because it advertised that it has chicken. All I can find is mixed nuts. Even though it is much less greasy than moon cake made from China or other brands in US, but this is called fraud. I bought the mixed nuts from Costco only $17 from Taiwan, and same mixed nuts non greasy and they don't advertised something that they don't have. That imported moon cake is far better quality . No wonder Huy Ky is never passed the test to sell in Costco. I will never buy moon cake from Huy Ky. People, go and buy moon cakes from Costco only $17 and you don't get disappointed. Not worthy to eat Huy Ky moon cake. What a rip off and fraud. read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Thập cẫm Gà Quay, mixed nuts and 1 eggs : - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Located in a strip mall. Small shop so when items are out, they're out. Service was friendly.

This bakery kind of has a "hole in the wall" type vibe, but don't judge a book by its cover. Their mooncakes are absolutely amazing!! My family and I get them annually around the Mid-Autumn Festival (around September) - or to be exact the 15th day of the 8th lunar month... My FAVORITE is the LOTUS, but they have tons of flavors such as Taro, Durian, Mung Bean, White Mixed Nuts, White Lotus, but there are SO MANY different combinations!! Love the sweet, salty, nutty combination of flavors, with a red bean paste or lotus seed paste filling is amazing flavor. For those who are vegans, these cakes contain eggs. I always buy boxes containing 4 cakes as presents for friends and family. Mooncakes are traditionally eaten in small wedges and accompanied by tea. Oh, the tin can is a pretty cool container. I also got a nice reusable bag. I highly recommend this bakery! read more

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Craving lotus seed paste or sticky sesame treats? This is your joint. I think they manufacture their fine Chinese baked goods here. (Maybe Vietnamese too?) I'm obviously no expert, but I did take in some nice big fat cultural learnings the other day. I wandered in and found none of the usual goods. Instead they were selling scads of these "mooncakes". Mooncakes are pastry traditionally eaten during the "Mid-Autumn Festival", the eastern version of a harvest celebration. So I bought a package of mooncakes and ate them outdoors under the open moon as I was instructed to do. The mooncake is really impressive. I think it had about 20 ingredients, including salted duck egg yolk. And really good. I think it was a good harvest year this year. On top of all that, they gave me a free lottery ticket with my order. It was a losing ticket, but if I had won, I'd have bought a ton of mooncakes. read more

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I went here in search of mooncakes after a friend's recommendation. I'm glad I did. The gentleman that greeted me was nice and very helpful. I had so many questions from what's kid friendly to how certain flavors tasted. He was kind enough to let me sample a lotus mooncake with salted egg that was yummy. The filling was silky smooth and the entire thing just melted in your mouth. The contrast of the salty egg with sweetness of the lotus filling was surprisingly delicious. I wish I got one with salted egg, but I knew my kids wouldn't eat it and they had run out of their variety box. The prices were reasonable ($21 for mung bean & $27 for lotus; each box came with 4 mooncakes) compared to other stores charging $35+ as a sale price. The mooncakes are 3.5in in diameter. Surprisingly, the gentleman also gave me a quick pick lotto ticket, which was something I had planned on getting afterwards so not only did he read my mind, but also saved me a trip. I don't recommend places too often, but this is one that highly recommend and would definitely return to. read more

Huy Ky Bakery - 4 mooncakes per box with each cake being about 3.5inches in diameter (slightly wider than an iPhone 12). - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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They sell banh chung which was delicious and great to give as gifts. They also gave out calendars for the new year with big purchases.

It was always Huy Ky that we go for banh TET Tết, bánh trung thu for Lunar Moon Festival. Please continue your great Legacy and service to the community! We love you and your baking! read more

Went in to buy mooncakes and was happy that they came in a nice boxed presentation with matching bag. Not only that but I got a free lotto ticket with my purchase! Gentleman was really nice and helpful. Not sure what else they sell there as I didn't see much but the mooncake boxes, but next year I'll be back for some lotus mooncakes which were delicious. read more

Huy Ky Moon Cake is the best in California Recommended buy to gift for family relatives I try a lot of different Moon Cake bakery but Huy Ky Bakery is the best that I vote 5 star Thanks a lot for dedicare to our community read more

I really dig this place. They have plenty of parking and the store is located right off the main street. My favorites are the mung bean glutinous cake, taro cake, and the winter melon bean cake. These are the most well made desserts of this type I've ever eaten. I come here whenever I'm in the area even though I could buy their cakes in the OC. read more

Definitely a go-to place for delicious and irresistible baked goods. This is my favorite traditional mooncakes shop! It tastes even better this year since they cut down some sugar in the mooncakes to make it healthier. I love the balance of sweet and healthy. The egg yolks in the mooncakes are very tasty. It's the best part of a mooncake. I also recommend the ice skin mooncakes. It has different textures in the inside and outside layers, which makes the taste flavorful. yum! read more

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My birthday cake came from Huy Ky bakery. I haven't had a good Chinese cake in such a long time but it was everything I love and remembered. The frosting was light and airy and the strawberries were so fresh. Cake was made day of and I can tell that that was indeed true. read more

Well I Decided to walk in and look around to see what kind of Pastries they got and I was quite surprised with what they carry . If your looking for a Bakery shop that carries That special type of Pastries or donuts then your in for a Surprise because they dont have that type of Pastries . But what I can say is there Moon Cakes are one of the best out there . Overall it gets 3 out of 5 for selection not to much of a selection so if your looking for that special Moon Cake then this is the place but if not then I would say pass and try somthing else !! read more

Huy Ky Bakery - Outside Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

This review probably isn't fair since the bakery is known for their mooncakes (which come out full force around the Lunar Festival - approximately September of each year). I've visited this bakery once before during the Lunar Festival and they were completely sold out so I haven't had the fortune of trying their mooncakes. The bakery is located on the less developed/ older side of University Blvd. It has its own small lot, guarded by a strong iron fence. Both times that I have walked into this bakery, I've been less than impressed by the glass case and interior. There were hardly any items in the glass case, none that looked impressive. They have a few pate chauds, steamed pork buns (that didn't look all that fresh), and a few slices of cake that looked repackaged and not that appetizing. The man we met was kind enough, but overall it isn't much to look at inside or out. We purchased some beef jerky (Vietnamese style), but otherwise I can't say that there is much to write about this place. My husband claims that this is the go to place for moon cakes but you'd think they'd make some effort during the rest of the year. Looks like you can order cakes from them, but I'd be less inclined with the other options in San Diego. We'll have to return when it's the end of the year for the Lunar Festival. read more

I bought some mooncakes for my family here just last week. The workers are really helpful and friendly and even have be done free Lotto tickets. Lol The cakes themselves were good, and not as expensive as OC cakes! (Score!) They have pretty good parking space in an enclosed area, but it's a little tight. I went in the early morning around 10am on a weekday, so not much people around. Would definitely come back for more Vietnamese pastries. read more

Absolutely amazing service and cakes! My wife and I were celebrating our first child's baby shower and the bakery we initially ordered from had cancelled us the morning of the baby shower with almost no notice. I turned to Huy Ky Bakery for a cake with an extremely short turnaround, and they more than accommodated. I was able to order a fruit-topped, two-tier cake with multi-color blended icing. The turnaround was 2 hours, but they finished making the cake in even less time than that. The cake was very light and they used real fruit and even fresh taro for their fillings. Our family and friends absolutely loved the cake. I would definitely recommend Huy Ky Bakery for cakes for any type of event, they really saved us on our special day. Short notice or not, they'll definitely be able to provide. read more