Wow! We loved it. Everything we got was really good. We like to pick out 4-5 things and then taste them and take them to go. Here, we got a few items, sat down and after we tasted them, got another 4 things and tasted those and wanted to get more. We didn't because that would be too much sugar (but nothing was overly sweet of course). I can't believe that it took me years to step in here. I've been sleeping on one of the best Asian bakeries . Don't hesitate to stop in and just try a few things. I can't imagine it being disappointing! Like other yelpers have said- they will come from VA to get their fix. That's no small compliment.... It's not easy to get here from VA... people from DC don't want to make the hike up! But if you pair a stop here with the Vietnamese Ba Le or Thai place Kimm In... pretty good! The Indian place and Vietnamese cafe in this plaza also look decent! The bakery is well ACed in the heat and it's clean and cute... not a huge bakery but it was really quite nice. Can't wait to come back! read more

cream puff was the favorite of what we tried, but even then not the best texture on the pastry. cheesecake was nice, but not as bouncy and large as keki in nyc, and the slice is small for $6 or so. would avoid the egg tarts, pastry on them was very stale. and the cream cake was ok read more

Delicious pastries! My favorite was the taro bread and the milky pineapple bun! So many options to choose from. Excited to try more -- I heard the cheesecake was amazing too! read more

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Overall: Japong Bakery is a hit for bread, would come back to try some more. Food: The bread here was fantastic, each one has their own charm and there is a wide enough selection that everyone has at least one that they will like. I especially liked the sandwich bread, it reminded me of the breakfast sandwiches I would get in Taiwan. Service: Normal service for an Asian style bakery, you get the bread yourself and pay at the register. Ambiance: A chill ambiance inside with a few tables. Enough to have a small group, but not exactly roomy enough for larger groups. read more

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We are regulars here, coming almost every week for 4 years straight. All of the pastries are great and the staff is very kind. Some top choices are the taro hun, bacon garlic roll, hot dog bun, pandan cake. You can ask to have the buns heated which I recommend for the savory ones. Chill coffee shop vibes, they have typical espresso drinks and milk tea. We also get our cakes from here, if you like Asian style cakes don't miss out! read more

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OK, sometimes people aren't friendly. It wasn't an issue for me but it's something other people mentioned. Even so, it shouldn't deter you from purchasing. The desserts are PHENOMENAL. One my of favorite qualities about Asian desserts is the delicate sweetness. I took the chance and ordered some with a colleague...thoroughly impressed. The only item I've tried before was the strawberry mousse. So let's get to it. The mousse is delicately sweet, the matcha puff will satisfy your office tea lover (no bitterness), the coffee chiffon tastes like your favorite cappuccino in dessert form without the sugar crash, the custard bun and whipped cream bun WILL be office favorites, the pineapple bun is a perfect vessel for butter with a fried egg, the taro donut is happiness, the red bean mochi has a pillowy texture with subtle sweetness only a bean could provide, and the egg yolk mooncake is like nothing I've experienced. This could easily be a love or hate item. It's love for me :) The ambiance is perfect for a quick bite with friends or a date, but it's just as easy ordering through Uber or taking items to go. It's located in the Ritchie Center (where Darcars Chrysler and IHOP is, next to El Mariachi on Rockville Pike). Enjoy :D read more

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Super cute lil bakery and market! Lots of options and I appreciate that there's an option that's dairy/egg free I've been craving moon cakes and this was a nice little treat! Also got the ham and onion roll and that was delicious too! Casual fast service that was very quick and easy! read more

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Delicious bread and tea. Staff are helpful, and there is a good amount of seating. Overall a good selection of bread and cakes. There are some taiwanese non-perishable goods as well. read more

Coffee bun and taro bun. The taro bun was ok, the coffee bun was not. Very bitter and not a lot of coffee flavor. Actual latte was okay, not great coffee. Overall, for 11 dollars, too expensive for the taste. The bakery itself seems a little dingy and dark. read more

I literally travel from VA just to satisfy my bread cravings--and Japong is the only place that does it for me. Despite the number of Asian bakeries in VA, none of them compare. Japong's breads are soft, slightly sweet, and always freshly baked. You can definitely taste the difference when it's fresh out of the oven. My go-to favorites are the pork floss bun, the pork floss with scallion, ham, and corn, and the coffee bun. I've also tried their roll chiffon cakes, and those are delicious too! If you're looking for authentic Asian-style bread, Japong is hands down the best in town. Highly recommend! Just don't expect a trendy, Instagrammable Korean-style bakery--Japong is a more straightforward, no-frills spot focused on quality and taste. read more

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Really wonderful cakes, breads, and desserts. More of a 4.5 star rating. You can't go wrong with Asian cakes, so we decided to try a new flavor to celebrate our mom's birthday: passionfruit. The whole family loved it. The only reason I didn't give all five stars is because the cake, although good, was a bit less moist than cakes we've gotten from other bakeries. We also got breads that were a great size and baked to perfection. read more

Felt like some Japanese pastries, so I decided to try something new. Found this spot on Yelp and the reviews didn't lie as it is YUMMM! My husband and I both ordered matcha drinks - his with strawberry and mine classic. We also got savory and sweet pastries. Every single thing was delicious. There's a ton of selections for pastries and a smaller drink menu but don't let that sway you because it is all good. I will be back to try more and highly recommend! read more

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I am so delighted to have discovered this gem of a bakery! I have come across many Asian bakeries but this Taiwanese one in particular stands out with its unique offerings. The store is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. Customer service was very helpful and friendly. Prices are reasonable. And most importantly, their baked goods are so delicious and worth the visit. I will have to make a pit stop here next time I'm in Rockville! read more

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Fantastic bakery with delicious goods! Highly recommend trying. I don't remember what I had, but I look forward to going back and trying more. read more

This is my go-to place for cake. The mango mousse is my favorite! There are so many authentic savory and sweet options that are freshly made every day. I always stop by for a quick treat when I'm in the area. read more

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Love, love, love Japong Bakery!! So many sweet and savory tasty treats, and they put out fresh new items throughout the day. Very reasonable prices on both bakery items and drinks, as well as full cakes. I really like that this bakery is open later in the day, so you can still grab something for a weekend afternoon craving. The seating area is super cute, comfortable, and clean as well. One of our favorite places to visit! read more

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This is a Taiwanese bakery. They have delicious daily baked goods, Coffee , tea and Taiwanese snacks for sale as well. We are very happy to discover this bakery . They have many Japanese style baked goods here. Like the Japanese style cheesecake, golden cake, mini pancakes filled with milky cream, chocolate sesame pan, green tea bread, and many other unique style pastries that we have not seen in other Asian shops. Clean store with adequate amount of tables and seatings. Friendly and Efficient customer service. Items are reasonably priced. Open Parking spaces out front and on the side. Highly recommend by IG@WineDinenVacay read more

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Update January 2025 This place still is a gem! Definitely worth checking out. They have tons of drink options and bakery items. If certain bakery items aren't sold, then they will sell them for half off the following day. Highly recommend their pork floss items. Also their milk bread and taro breads are good too. Worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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May be my new favorite Chinese bakery in the DMV (besides Ed Studio). Really affordable prices! I enjoy a classic egg tart and pineapple bun here. I would recommend heating them up at home. There's a wide variety of desserts and drinks here. The drink menu was a bit overwhelming and half of them were handwritten lol. Didn't love the Japanese cheesecake... wasn't as light and fluffy, but wasn't too sweet. read more

I have to give 1 star just because I have to in order for me to write a review. Otherwise this bakery would not even deserve a star!!!!! Last Sunday, I wanted to happily buy a cake for Mother's Day but after I already paid as price tag was shown. The owner suddenly came over and said there was an extra charge because it was a "Mother's Day Special" . Apparently "Special" means rising the price by surprising their customers. Honestly, if there's a holiday surcharge, I would truly understand! But it should be clearly stated before payment -- not after. Very disappointing experience. I only bought it because my mom loves mango cake, but I definitely won't be coming back again I am pretty certain that you're not allowed to raise the price on an item already paid for. It's not the money. It's the principle. This is unethical. read more

This spot has been around for a long time, yet I find myself just now going. I was nearby for a grand opening, and on my way out, I looked over and was like "OOOOH, I know them!" I couldn't resist dropping in to see the hype. I walked in and was greeted with shelves of delight. There were donuts, puffs, tarts, cakes, and so much more.I could've gotten many many things... but I decided on the taro donut and takoyaki (which was massive). Both were pretty inexpensive given the uniqueness. Beyond the shelves and the register were plenty of tables to sit. I didn't check for Wi-Fi, but I would get in major trouble in a place like that if I worked there. The donut and takoyaki were absolutely fantastic, zero complaints. The staff were also quite kind. There's a ton of other stuff for me to try. Hopefully I get to it soon. read more

If you are looking for the jiggly Japanese cheesecake this is the place! They have a variety of cakes and baked goods that rang from savory to sweet as well. It was mainly service for the pastries and they were all individually packaged so it was very clean and efficient. The cakes, including the Japanese cheesecake, are behind the counter. The have various decorated cakes for you to choose that come in very elegant packaging. The Japanese cheesecake was chilled so it wasn't as jiggly as you see in the videos but it was still very soft, almost melting in your mouth. I really enjoyed the flavor as it was very light and not too sweet. read more

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Nice Asian bakery that offers a great selection of breads, pastries and cute cakes! Breads are fresh and reasonably priced. The place is pretty busy with people coming in and out, but you can also enjoy your purchase at the tables inside the store. I was really impressed with a wide variety of asian breads such as savory buns and cream breads. They were all soft, fluffy, nicely seasoned, or balanced in sweetness. I also got passion fruit mouse cake, which was okay. The texture and flavor were great, but it wasn't fully chilled, so lukewarm cake. I felt the big cream on top was too much. They offer some teas, but no espresso drinks like latte. Easy parking is also a plus. Friendly stuff. Would love to come again and try another bread! read more

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I haven't been here in a while and they upgraded! They used to be in a small location in the same center, but now they have this larger location in the corner slot. They have plenty of room to walk around now and seating to talk, eat, and date. Definitely an upgrade from their previous location. Just dropped $50 on bread here and tried 3 on the spot. Delicious. Can't compare to the other Asian bakeries around. They definitely specialize in Asian bread using tanzhong as it is apparent with how soft it is. The service can be slow especially when it's busy. Just not enough to handle the influx of people. We came here on a Saturday and it was packed and then it died down. It's always a spurt of people all at once. I call this a hidden gem of Rockville for Asian bread. read more

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Visited around noon on a Sunday. It didn't get busy until 15 minutes after. I liked that almost all the shelves were full of items - more to select from. This visit, I got: Milky Butter Bun (two) - light pastry with a sweet milk taste. Original Donut - think sugar donut, but a little chewy - just the way I like it. Butter Cookies - Seventeen crunchy light buttery cookies (not overly sweet, but great to snack on) I will have to try a Taro Donut and one of their Fruit Teas on my next visit. read more

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I went to Japong Bakery about twice now and they have the most unique baked goods! Their toast with egg and cheese was good, and their desserts such as the taro bread are great. This is a unique Chinese bakery that has items that you can't commonly find. A combination of savory and sweet with many different options. I also like how spacious the interior of the bakery is and the bathroom is super clean as well. The servers are kind and they held my items for me as I went to the bathroom. Definitely worth it! read more

Tuesday 7/23/2024 I was nearby in the area getting food and saw that this spot was within walking distance so I decided to make my return (after nearly 9 months). I was greeted on entry and decided to pick up 4 items: pineapple bun $2.75, taro mochi $3.50, Parmesan ham cheesebun $3.75, French toast $2.50. All the items I got were new except for the Parmesan ham cheesebun which I had last time and throughly enjoyed. - The pineapple bun was a miss for me: the bread was alright but I couldn't taste any pineapple flavor at all. - The taro mochi was pretty solid and it had a very soft texture with filling but I think the taro milky bun is better. - The French toast was a pleasant surprise: it was soft, moist, fluffy, and lightly sweet. All in all, this was a nice a updated visit and it is still a spot that I would recommend and return to in the future. read more

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I'm usually more into French pastries or korean type bread. I went to this place twice since last year. I love how pillowy fluffy the breads are. Some of my favs are chocolate pineapple, honey tuna. It is worth checking out.. read more

The quality is excellent, even if you don't have a sweet tooth. Many of the pastries have meat or pork, but for those of us who don't indulge, there are choices I will go back. read more

Good pastries with lots of variety. Their specialty is cheesecakes. Unfortunately being lactose intolerant I can't eat much of those, but they have other things too. read more

So many options and great food and service. The golden cake is the best and they have very reasonable prices. Lots of seating and it's very spacious. read more

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I love all Asian bakeries. I wish there were some closer to me but at least this one walkable from the Rockville Metro station. The only thing I don't like is all the plastic they use. This is pretty standard at Asian bakeries but it's a lot of waste. Japong has a nice selection of sweet baked goods and a few savory ones. There's lots of seating and tables, only a couple outlets though. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and delicious! read more

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Cupi for Tik Tok.ca, visits Japong Bakery as a bright eating and drink spot along the Rockville downtown center Pike roadway. My favorite quick bite is right in the door, a chocolate cream puff. Asian fish sauces buns are in the center pastry case and breads are whole loaves on the side wall. Plenty of refreshing greetings! Happy holidays to all who enjoy a taste of Asian pastries. o read more

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I am a lover of mango. I decided to give this a try and all I can say it was amazing . It's vey well balanced not to sweet and no tarter. It's light and fluffy and definitely allows itself to be enjoyed. The service is always excellence and the bakery is always a nice clean quiet place where you can always sit down and enjoy your treat. read more

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Japong Bakery offers an amazing array of delicate, delicious pastries, buns and sandwiches, all at a very reasonable price. The bakery is immaculate and the staff efficient. I highly recommend a visit as it offers the American palate an unusual experience in the decadence of Taiwanese pastisserie. read more

I'm so happy that I found this place through Yelp recently. If you're looking for an Asian bakery and you're in the mood for cakes or cream puffs and egg tarts... I think you understand where I'm going with the menu here. I brought the fam and we got a nice variety of pastries, both sweet and savory. I'm an egg tart guy and I really enjoyed mine. There's not a ton of space to sit inside, but the decor is cute and if you can grab a table, it's not a bad place to spend 30 minutes. Their prices are very reasonable and the space is cute so I encouraged you to spend more time and buy more sweets when you visit. Put this on your list of places to visit in Rockville. If you want to kill 15 or 20 minutes and you're in the area, this is a great suggestion. read more

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I liked the offerings but didn't love what I got. Great looking space. There were a fair amount of options including buns, moon cakes, and cakes. I ended up getting an onion bun (childhood fav) and cream puffs. The onion bun was alright. The bread was nice and soft but the flavor was underwhelming. Cream puffs are hard to find so I was excited to see them here. They had chocolate, vanilla and matcha. Unfortunately, they were very mediocre to me. I had the chocolate. The filling was mostly nice. Not too loose or sweet, but the shell was lacking to me. Just kind of a dried shell. Prices are mostly around $3 +/- which seems to be the going rate for these kinds of baked goods. I consider expensive but if you can find something you love, then small price to pay. Would still come back to try some other buns that had caught my eye. read more

Hello Jigglypuff! Japong Bakery's Japanese cheesecake is what dreams are made of -- mile high, light, fluffy, and not-too-sweet. If you hit it, there's a satisfying jiggle that instantly makes you appreciate all the good things in life. We received this cheesecake as a gift and were impressed with the beautiful packaging -- as someone who has a LOT of gift giving to do around the holidays I am definitely keeping this spot in my back pocket. Japon Bakery truly delivers in terms of aesthetics, taste, and value! Also, many amazing dim sum spots nearby. Six stars all the way. read more

You know it when you see it. The purple marbled coloring of a taro bun sticks out among the brown and beige bread of an Taiwanese bakery. I love the taro buns from 85 Degrees, so when I saw this here I had to try it. Japong checks off the right boxes in similarities to the 85 bun: the texture of the bread, the appearance, and the filling! The deep purple color and flavor of the taro inside was so good! Down this with milk and it's a great breakfast. Again, this visit reminded me of 85. The rest of the selection of bread was plentiful and quite similar. Though the cakes and drinks are not on the same level. But I love having this location here, even though it's out of the way for me. The bakery also has a spacious seating area. If I wasn't on the go, I would have enjoyed the taro bun right here. read more

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Went the other day for some of our family favorites but left so disappointed with what we got. Used to be one of my favorite bakeries but quality has definitely declined and service has always been poor but the lady who I assume was the manager needs better people skills. Vanilla creme puff tasted bland and creme tasted like gone bad. The milk bread is now different recipe not delicious like before. Just taste liked a plain bread bun but oily, was unpleasant. Mango cake was small and expensive for $7; better at other places especially for portion you get. Sad this place isn't good like it used to be. They charge for bags. Couldn't even eat the creme puff it was that disgusting. read more