Cash only! Small bakery located in a plaza. In my opinion one of the better Filipino Bakeries in the area and fairly inexpensive. You come here for their infamous Turon, plantain bananas wrapped in rice paper & coated in brown sugar and fried. Crispy, sweet caramelized goodness. Their "puto", a sweet-sticky rice cake, it has a good balance of the sticky rice without being too much like cake. They offer other several Filipino desserts/savory treats such as empanadas & siopao (buns filled with meat). They also have Palabok, Dinuguan, Vegetable Lumpia (fried or fresh eggroll) available. Expect a line on the weekends. read more

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WOWWW!!!! Their turon is BOMB!!!! So one of my coworkers brought in turon to work and omg were they amazing! I asked her where she got it from and she told me Kalahi so I HAD to come by and get some more! When I got there, there was no line but afterwards that's when the line started! I saw their Puto and hopia baboy and I had to try it cause I love those! My boyfriend also got their fresh veggie lumpia and also their chicken empanada since they're known for their empanadas. HOLLYY CRAPP, ALL THEIR FOOD IS AMAAZZINNGGGG!!!! The Puto was really soft and chewy, the hopia was full of flavor and it wasn't too sweet! The veggie lumpia was really interesting, it was wrapped in something different that I've never tried before and it was served with this sauce that was pretty delicious! I loved the skin of the empanada, it's flaky and sort of sweet and the inside of the empanada was good!!! The turon was of course delicious! Super crispy and glazed on the outside and the banana was pretty ripe which made it even better! Definitely one of my favorite Filipino bakery spots now! read more

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I come here specifically for their empanadas and turon. I have not been disappointed. I think they have the best empanadas and turon at this bakery and we've tried other places nearby. The parking lot is small so it can be hard to find parking especially during the holidays. All the times that I have been here, there has been a line outside. Even if you do call and order ahead, they do expect you to be in that line. The store inside is very small. They also have other goodies there. Haven't tried them all but will come back for the empanadas and turon. Definitely recommend! read more

If you're in the area, check out Kalahi Bakery. I sampled a few of their items for a quick breakfast: empanadas, lumpia and turon. All three were very filling and very affordable. My favorite thing here definitely has to be their turon which was crunchy, fresh and not overly sweet. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, you must pick up a few snacks from Kalahi Bakery. read more

Delicious Turon and Karioka! Ordered a couple dozen of each and everyone loved it at my son's birthday party.

This place has my favorite empanadas in West Covina! So that's saying a lot! Empanadas are so delicious. Everytime I've gone their bread, empanadas, and other goods are always fresh! So fresh. Try the empanadas, pan de sal (bread), turon, hopya... lol everything I guess. It's all pretty delicious and reasonably priced! Space: It's pretty tiny. But they have everything you could ask for. Payment: Cash only! Be prepared with cash... but they also have an atm machine inside the store. read more

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Everything we had was delicious! We did a large catering order of different items for my micro wedding. All of the food was ready for pick up on time! Could not be happier and excited to come back. read more

Their vegetables lumpia is nicely wrapped and fried. But inside are big cubes of carrots, cabbage etc of different cut. So, when they saute the vegetables. They're not evenly cooked. The carrots are hard. I threw it away. read more

if you want to find some bomb torun come here! they have amazing pastries!! I def recommend coming here!!

I'm giving it a 2-star and this is being nice! I bought suman sa lihia (4 pack) for $10 and small chicharon for$5 on 7-22-18, Sunday. First of all I don't mind paying the price but quality food. The chicharon was hard to chew and didn't have that extra crispy meat with it. It was all skin. If you had tasted their chicharon before you know the difference. The suman is okay not the best. I've tasted better like the one from Seafood City. The cashier who helps you at the counter and rings you up has no personality. Her customer service sucks! As a customer I would like to see a smile and greeting. Without the customers she wouldn't have a job. Quality and service are important to me. As I said I don't mind paying but I expect quality. I will never go back to Kalahi. I'd rather go to Seafood, Red Ribbon, etc. read more

I too love coming to Kalahi Bakery for that filipino baked good fix. You know! Turon, empenadas or even Kutsintas! With many, many, MANY more options to choose from you can't go wrong and will always come out with hands full of goodies. I recently discovered that they too sell the vegetarian chicharon I so long for whenever my dear friend comes back from the Philippines. (Plus!) So when in town, take the time to drive on by and when you're visiting Auntie stop in and grab a box of turon. You'll definitely score some brownie err....turon points! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3/5 Ambiance - The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere. 2/5 Service - Helpful, accommodating, efficient, delivery and speed? 4/5 Food / Merchandise - Quality, taste, presentation. 4/5 Price - Reasonable, inexpensive, high priced? (Based on Irma's review rating rubric - http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/evXt-5kyL-guqoCwxaAxtQ/l read more

Kalahi Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Walnut, California

Enjoy visiting this place when I am in the area for a quick sweet treat of Ube bread and suman!

I live in eagle rock, I always went to this place, I love turon, hopia beans and pork, pastillas, buko pie and ube pie, taste good, nice people read more

Their turon is so good! And I love that they almost always have it available! Their suman, chicharon, and buko pie are also very good!

Place is ran by liars. Called ahead prior to arriving to make sure product is in stock, got there and was told it is available.. in 20minutes. I was lied to more than once. Just drive to Azusa. More selections of delicious Philipino food and avoid getting fed bullshit read more

Turon is my favorite. The banana inside is soft, but the wrap is crunchy and so good.

We come here for the empanadas and Turon cuz really why make them at home when you can go get better ones here. Yummy!!! The prices are reasonable too. small empanadas $0.80, large empanadas $1.00. Who can beat that? The lines sometimes are out the door so you may have to wait but the service is friendly and fast. read more

I will admit, they have one of the best empanadas I have had in awhile. I came here to pick up for Christmas day and they were PACKED. They lose a star because the process was very chaotic--I had placed my order way ahead of time and yet it took me 30 min to reach the register to get my food. There were tons of people taking up space that could have been waiting outside where they had set up a waiting area for people to get their food--VERY frustrating. They also sell some of the best chicharon I've had, fresh made. This is definitely a place that is on my list of places to get food from because their empanadas are good, but I will avoid this place like the plague for any major holidays--not worth the wait. read more

Turon, empanada, and chicharon ... just some of the delicious items here. Fast easy service.

Been coming here for years, mostly for their Turon, and decided to finally review it since we recently had a relative have their first taste of the turon and they were so amazed. It's no secret their turon is amazing. They are delicious and you have to buy at least a dozen each time as these things will get wolfed down fast! They are just sweet enough and stay pretty crunchy for a while too. Their other food is okay too. Recently tried their chocolate and ube crinkles which were delicious also. The store front is TINY. Right now, due to Covid, they allow only 3 customers inside their store at a time. This means there is usually a line outside their door, the line gets even longer during the holidays. Once you get inside, the food is displayed at their front counter and some snacks are also available on their shelves. There is a charge for using a credit card, as of today, the charge is 4% for credit card purchases. No charge for debit. So bring cash or a debit card if that is important to you. Parking lot is also tiny so beware especially during busy hours you may have to park on the side of the street nearby. This place gets pretty busy during the holidays so a few notes for those looking to make a large order. We came here for these past winter holidays and each time the line was very long. For one of our orders, we were able to come in-store the night before and order and pay ahead of time for the order which made pick up a breeze. We arrived on Dec 30 and paid for a tray of turon for pick up on Dec 31. Because we had paid ahead of time, when it came time to pick it up we were able to skip the long, winding line and head straight into the store. They write your name and pick up time on the receipt so all you have to do is show the ladies at the counter and they'll get you your order quickly. ****We were told the night before to skip the line but we made sure to also call when we arrived for pick up make sure we could skip the line and we're reassured by the employee who answered. You may want to do this just to make sure and you don't have the other customers getting mad at you. read more

Empanadas are really good! A must try. Way better than other bakeries thats so hollow inside not a lot of stuffing

I come here almost everyday for my wife but today is the last straw! We were going to eat out "balut" for lunch but it rotten "bulok" the smell ruined our appetite. So unacceptable! Their turon, the banana is so hard and not ripe. I expressed it last time I came the lady just laugh about it. Horrible! read more

Really nice Turon. Unfortunately very short staff..if you have patience then wait in line for hours, even you ordered ahead , you still have to wait for a good 20 mins or so.. Very nice staff , just unfortunate they are short handed. This business can go even further with a better staffing or management. read more

Ube Pan de Sol with cheese is life! Been getting our turon here for years also. Sooo delicious!

Halo-halo. Not UBE ice cream. Not much ingredients. Disappointed. Bought the usual Turon and empanada. They are delicious. read more

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What an amazing small mom and pop filippino shop. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and pre-ordered the day before for sweet fried bananas known as Turon! They had given my order away and I had to wait 15 minutes for a new batch. I brought Turon for a bbq and it was a hit! I will definitely come here again to purchase Turon. Turon cost $0.75 a piece no matter how many you order. It was well worth the price. There was many other desserts to look at as well as other snacks as you are waiting for your order. Also, I tried the empanadas and they tasted ok. They take cash and credit card. Located in a small plaza with decent amount of parking. read more

Actually should be NO Rating Not a single Star.... Today March 28, 2018 called first if they have turon and said yes they do, i am only coming from Seafood City i said to her and once we got there No Turon What? said they are gone. They should had said few left so i can reserve. Leasons learned wqsted my time gasoline and mileage and No Apology from them. read more

For Filipino bread and desserts I prefer this place over Valerio. The quality is pretty good. They have the best turon. I also like the buko (coconut) pie. The one thing that is bothering me about this bakery is at the moment is the staff's commitment to wearing masks during this pandemic. There is a sign in the front window with a stern warning do not enter without masks. However, I've walked in there and have seen staff wearing their mask on their chin, with mouth and nose exposed. In times like these we all have to be committed in protecting others all the time. read more

My to go place whenever I have family gathering. Never go wrong with their turon (fried bananas), they will always have fresh batch, just be careful when you're planning to buy a lot for party, better place an order just incase they run out of it. Aside of turon (sweet fried plantain with a thin slice of jackfruit and crispy and sweet skin), they have alot of other options. Tried the buko pandan (coconut pie) which is also a great choice, basically its a coconut milk + egg + fresh young coconut pie, I just wish they put a little bit more of the coconut in it.. read more

I remember their empanada being just ok, but now it just plain sucks! This is by far the worst empanada I have had ever. The one star I'm giving is for the crust but the chicken inside is bad! read more

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Went in today, usually not a good idea before a big holiday because everyone else and their mother is going to the bakery (New Year's Eve). Amazingly, not too bad with the line. The main line is for those who walk in. I was able to pick up 2 dozen turon without having to wait the usual 20-30 minutes for not preordering (yeah!). There was a girl helping the cashier to get the food orders ready so that helped to move the line faster. On the left side, there is a counter dedicated to those who pre-ordered and had paid ahead of time. Bring in your receipt and go. Apparently they accept credit cards now, if you charge $15.00 or more. Turon is still yummy as always. Ordered some chicken empanadas to try. The empanadas are good too. read more

Finally they are open for business. Miss the turon and empanada. They are back! Good place to get desserts for potluck

Waited for over 1 hr 30 min and ended up asking for a refund because it would be about another 30-40' longer. There is no system in place causing a lot of confusion in the crowd. If your pick up is at 530 it should be ready by 545 the latest. I felt for the Staff because they are always nice but at least have some sort of pick up and ordering SYSTEM read more

So I liked their Toron however this place needs help especially preparation of these toron . Customarily when you order ahead you need to prepare already for pick up . If you look at you daily orders who walk in you can average how many you need so you don't have angry customers in the line ... read more

TURONS?! EMPANADAS?! Yes, Kalahi Bakery has exactly what you need! I love Kalahi Bakery. Every time I go here, I literally lose my self-control and go overboard as if I never eaten before! Kalahi specializes in Filipino baked goods, which range form sweet to savory. They also have a selection of snacks from that Filipino love like Yan Yan, Chicharones, and random other crunchy/fried snacks. FOOD - 5 Stars: They sell a lot of traditional Filipino goodies including Sapin Sapin (a glutinous and sticky dessert made from coconut and rice in colored layers of purple, white, and orange) and Pan de Sal (traditional Filipino bread). The two main items that will make your taste buds dance are the turons and empanadas! Turon - So, you might say what is that? Well, think of a plantain and jackfruit wrapped in an eggroll wrapper which is rolled in sugar and deep fried. Now, I know you're saying, you wanna try it and I don't blame you. It's so sweet and crunchy when you bite into it. Then you taste the pieces plantain and jackfruit and it just makes you want more! You will leave with at least a dozen! Some friendly tips for Turon Care from my own experience: - Don't close the container completely because the heat from the turons will cause moisture to build and then you could end up with soggy turons. No one wants a soggy turon! - These are best to be eaten the same day (preferably soon after you pick them up) since they are fresh, crispy, and warm. - If you want to heat them up, I suggest using an oven or toaster oven to not only warm it up, but also to ensure you keep the all important crispiness. - Most importantly... Always eat one after you pick up a batch so you don't go crazy! Chicken Empanadas - These are filled with chicken, potatoes, and carrots. The dough is delicious and not too thick at all. Some places give you more dough than filling, but not here, you get plenty of filling inside each of the empanadas! It's the perfect ratio. They serve two different sizes a mini and a regular. If you ask me, the regular size is the way to go. A bigger piece means there's more to enjoy. SERVICE - 5 Stars: The staff has always been very friendly and courteous each time I've been here. I've placed advanced orders as well as picked up food items the day of. My advanced orders have always been ready to go (even at 7am) with no issues. This place can get really packed and busy especially since turons are probably their most popular item. They make everything fresh the same day so if they're backed up, they'll advise you how long it will take to prepare your order. Typically, it will come out faster than the estimated time provided. Patience is key and trust me, you'll be rewarded with your first bite! Please be aware that they do not accept credit or debit cards only... so cash only folks! ATMOSPHERE - 5 Stars: This is small, quaint bakery so there aren't any places to sit down and really enjoy the food. They have all kinds of goodies on the shelves and on the counters. So, when you walk in, you just have to absorb the amount of products and baked goods they have to offer. You will smell the baking and frying of delicious goodness! I'm sure that will definitely help you decide what you want to buy. RECOMMENDATION: This definitely the best place to get turon in the vicinity. They have plenty of other goods that you would probably love as well. So, don't miss out on the goodness! And welcome to the world of Turon! read more

I went to this bakery because of their chicharon and i bought so much goodies from them such as hopia, peanuts and some assorted bread. I drove for 45 mins just because of their famous chicharon. When i got home and open the plastic container , i was so disappointed almost half of it are soft and the other ones are crispy. Obviously, they packed the old chicharon with the newly cooked ones. I spent $75 for this and drove 45 mins just for thisi was so mad and called them about it. The 1 star i gave on this review is for the young lady who answered the phone named Chelsea. She was nice and asked me to just return it to them. I told her it's ok now because I'm 45 mins away from them. read more

I've been on a search to find tasty empanadas. Kalahi's empanadas are quite tasty, but the first bite threw me off. At first glance, their empanadas are baked to perfection. The crust is a perfect golden brown/yellow...thinner than other empanada crusts that I've tried. Now here's what threw me. There's a sweetness to the dough. Kind of what you'd expect when eating a pie. At first I thought it was odd. But with each bite of the sweet dough, combined with the savory filling, I really enjoyed the empanada. I tried both the chicken and pork empanadas. Tasty!!! The two ladies that helped me were very nice and patient. One even went to the back to get a mini and regular sized empanada so that I could see the size difference. I'll definitely be back since I know the service is wonderful. I'm holding back on a star because they currently have a "B" rating. I'm hoping that the owners work on that because well, it kind of freaks me out. :( read more

Far from me. And looong lines for the turon (fried wrapped bananas) was not able to check what else was in the store. Afraid to lose my place in line. Honestly, the line went out the door! There's a reason for the long lines. That turon was heavenly. 4 s ars because of the inordinately substantially extremely long line. read more

My first impression was, "Loud 90s lovey-dovey music, Christmas lights, racks of Filipino goodies, and a whole lot of bread." That's exactly what you're going to get at this place. However, you will also find THE BEST TURON EVER for 60 cents a piece. Turon: a popular Filipino street food snack made of thinly sliced bananas or plantains and a slice of jackfruit, covered in brown sugar, and rolled in spring roll wrapper, all fried to perfection (possibly fried in coconut oil)? I think they use eggroll skin though, which makes it taste even better, and much crispier. I'm not exactly sure how Kalahi makes it, but they are so good. I can eat one after another. When you walk in, it's in this big plastic bucket, and they'll paper bag as many as you want. Minimum of 10 pcs. if you want it in a box, which is usually not a problem because they're so good. The lasting impression? "It's a fairly simple recipe to make your day happy: go to Kalahi, bag some turon, and munch away at these sweet, crunchy, snacks." read more

Our friends who live out in Whittier tell us they come to this bakery just for their turon. What's turon??? It's a plantain that's wrapped in a sweet egg roll like skin. Now that I think of it... we had it in Honolulu! So... the first time we went. We were denied. This was at 5pm. Yep, fresh out of them. Meh. The place is pretty popular, people kept coming in. So ... went back a second time ... only much earlier and luckily scored some to bring to our friends. Ordered a box of 10 for $6. They were quite delicious! Skin was nice and crispy and not too sweet. The plantain was just the right amount of ripeness!!! =) Yum! read more