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    4.0 (744 reviews)
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    Mango Sunshine Soufflé Pancake
    Edward S.

    Sure you can order a bubble tea here, but at Motto Tea Cafe, I think the big question is how long does it take to make a souffle pancake from scratch? When I visited, they were taking about 20 minutes. Mango Sunshine Soufflé Pancake: This really is a triple stack of golden sunshine. Like many have said, it's jiggly and fluffy. When they set the plate on the table, the stack wobbles for a moment. The cake is soft and squishy, definitely entering the classification of a souffle or pudding. The pancake melts in your mouth. Is it a cloud? It's so light and airy. Does it contain meringue? It's also a bit spongy. The stack is topped with a sweet cream and mango sauce. Sweet pineapples, strawberries, and blueberries form a perimeter around the pancakes. Parking: The u-shaped lot is big and it also has underground parking.

    Strawberry soufflé pancake
    Dar O.

    Saw this somewhere on social media and wanted to check out their Japanese style soufflé pancakes - very light and fluffy. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but they do have underground parking at the complex. Once inside, there are a few tables, but they fill up quickly when it gets busy. Luckily we can there at a slow time, but it didn't take long for it to get busy - some had to wait outside before ordering. For ordering, you use a kiosk and they bring the food to your table - if eating there. Our drink came quickly but the soufflé took a little while. The soufflé itself was very good. Definitely light and fluffy, with good flavor. Sweet but not overly sweet. Paired well with the strawberries. It's also a decent size - enough for two people. It is a little on the high side in terms of cost - iMO. However it's well made with fresh ingredients. I'm sure the process the make them fluffy and light is delicate. I'm glad I had a chance to try it.

    Eliza O.

    Tried the strawberry soufflé and it was really soft and yummy with real strawberries and a tasty yogurt (?) cream. It's pretty pricey ($16-$17), but worth trying at least once. There are various flavors to try and the drinks are the same - variety of flavors. We ordered a brown sugar boba milk tea before realizing how many other choices there were. It's not a very big place and the decor is typical of a drink/dessert place. It got really busy -probably because it was Friday night and people like to hang out. There was a line out the door, but it moved surprisingly quickly. Drink orders came out fast but you have to wait a bit for the soufflé. If it's busy, finding a table might be a challenge, but getting things to go seemed fine. It's in a plaza so there's parking, but it's a busy plaza so you might have to park underground.

    Nutella Japanese souffle pancake
    Sal P.

    An amazing eating experience! I've seen these Japanese souffle pancakes all over social media and decided to try them.....THEY WERE AMAZING!!! I never really rate anything a 10 but I tell you, this was a 10. First the parking- there's parking located in the lower level tunnel and there's also parking in the back of the business center. Once you're in, you place your order through the kiosk. Orders usually take about 20 minutes. We ordered the creme brulee and Nutella pancakes, they were light, fluffy, great portion size and just the right amount of sweetness. Very cool relaxing vibe inside. Treat yourself to Motto tea cafés Japanese souffle pancakes, you'll be glad you did

    Ed Y.

    It's surprising how busy this place is especially for women/girls (maybe souffle is more popular among girls?) The only guys you see mostly liley are those who come as part of a family. However I personally think souffle is a glorified version of pancake. It's slightly thicker and more fluffy and if you like pancakes there is no reason why you wouldn't like this (other than the price?). The location is in a strip mall next to the bigger 99 Ranch plaza and parking can be difficult to find especially top side but there is a underground parking lot next door. It can still get busy so you may have to park in that plaza and walk over on busy weekends. Just note this place is busy even in the weekday evenings. There are very few tables so if you are coming as a date/family, you may not find a table. The tables are also small so I wouldn't recommend a large group of more than 4. You order via a kiosk and for drinks they will call your order number. For souffle if you dine in, you can take a number stand and place on your table just like some McDonald's. Souffle is not bad and not too sweet especially with the original flavor.

    Van L.

    Nice cafe that offers an array of drinks and desserts including yummy soufflé pancakes and crepe cakes! For study goers, this place offers WiFi but no outlets so make sure your laptops are fully charged before you come!

    Cheese Mousse Souffle Pancake
    Evangeline C.

    Great soufflé pancakes as usual with the cheese cream topping. Took about 20 mins+ on a Tuesday afternoon. I asked the guy if the cookies are good and he nodded and recommended the mixed cookies; they taste like shit. Wish I could get my $9 back. Anyway, would only return for the pancakes.

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    Lily M.

    Came in on a Sunday for the first time, thinking the place would be not be so busy... it was packed. LOL The food & drinks are really good! we had the matcha French toast & the crème brûlée pancakes! The French toast had a bold taste of matcha, however the bread itself felt a bit dry. The crème brûlée pancakes were delicious & fluffy! Super airy, I do get what people say about the "egg taste" however it was not an issue for me, the crème brûlée flavor over powers with its sweetness. My pancakes did take about 25min to arrive after the French toast but the wait time is expected & one is informed once ordering :) overall 3.8/10, I will say I wish they had music playing to help with the ambiance of the place.

    Mango in Kyoto
    Angela C.

    Delicious souffle pancakes with great fluffy texture and flavor! This location can get quite busy so there are times it's difficult to even find a seat, and when you do come during busy times, expect to wait 20-30 minutes for your pancakes to come out. They also have a good selection of drinks which are a great pairing to your pancakes. It's definitely a great dessert spot as you get your fix on both small bites and a drink. I got the Mango in kyoto which was nice and sweet from the mango balanced by the matcha flavor! Ambiance is casual, can get quite loud again during busy times where it's hard to hear conversations.

    Oreo souffle pancake
    Ana T.

    My favorite souffle pancake spot! I accidentally posted on gram cafe and realized 7 months later because i tried them around the same time. But motto is def way better. I dont get sick of eating it whereas gram i was starting to get bored of the taste. This one is sooo airy and soft and doesnt taste too eggy. The drinks are alright though nothing special

    Nutellamisu Mousse Souffle Pancake
    Vince N.

    Great souffle pancakes for a reasonable price! They're delicious, fluffy, and the cream is a perfect addition. They come out in about 20-30 minutes during non-rush hours but can take longer when more people are around. The tea and drinks here are also really good. Its cozy, with lighting that isn't too overwhelming and a good amount of indoor seating. There are two kiosks to order at and you get yourself a table number. They bring the pancakes out to you! There is music playing at a nice volume that isn't distractingly loud. There is also a clean bathroom inside if you need to go. Overall, rate this location a 8/10!

    Emily G.

    Sesame drink with tofu pudding on their menu? I'm definitely stopping by. The big self order kiosks were convenient. Status was notified through text message. Sesame was nutty and creamy, not too watered down. I chose it less sweet but was sweeter than I hoped for, prob from the boba that I accidentally added. Tofu was silky but wish there was more since I got this drink mainly because of that. All the indoor tables were taken on a Sunday afternoon since people ordered their signature crepe cakes and fluffy pancakes. They do also have some outdoor seating. Will want to try the soufle pancakes next time I come on a weekday and hopefully it's less crowded

    Making the souffe pancakes
    Thuy Dan T.

    We came here to cry the infamous souffle pancakes and they did not disappoint! This location had a few tables for seating and a couple fo outdoor seating. Easy parking in the plaza. There are a few seasonal flavors for the souffle pancakes - we ordered the strawberry soufflé pancake. The pancakes are the jigglist, fluffiest pillows of joy. The strawberry was not too sweet either and gave a nciie freshness to the plate. Be prepared to wait a bit for these pancakes. There is a glass window to see them making it, but you can tell the pancakes are a little finicky to cook just right that requires staff to keep attention on it. The first batch they started were burnt so they did have to start again which we waited about 30+ minutes to finally get, but devoured in 5. Price was around ~$17 in person but ordering on online delivery apps is a little more. One surprise star of the night was the pork sung taro mochi mini cake. The sweet and savory-ness blended so well together and the mochi filling inside was nicely chewy! Price is on the higher sde, but was delicious!

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    Ask the Community - Motto Tea Cafe

    Do they take orders for custom cakes?

    They do not custom cakes; you are limited to selecting from the available flavors and designs they provide. Moreover, you are not allowed to select any of the cake flavors that were specially created for a holiday within the past 10 days for your… 

    Are there any gluten free options? I don't see any notes on the menu.

    No not that I noticed. Just the teas but no food items.

    Has anyone ordered the soufflé to-go? Is this still as good?

    Personally, I think it is better when it is fresh and in person. When you take it to go, it is still tasty but it's not as fresh or as pretty.

    Do you need reservations?

    No reservation is needed. It's a Cafe like Boba shop. They use (touchless) online order onsite.

    Are you doing soufflé pancakes regularly now or still just weekend?

    They serve everyday but cutoff for souffle pancake order is 8pm

    Soufflé pancakes are only on weekends?

    I'm here on Tuesday night at 8:22pm and they serve it at this time

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    Aloha Stacks

    Aloha Stacks

    4.3
    (445 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I had such a great experience here! I had already ordered two drinks when I noticed their seasonal…read moresummer menu and immediately regretted not seeing it sooner. I asked if it was possible to switch my order, and the staff member helping me was incredibly kind and accommodating. They had no problem swapping the order for me, and their friendly attitude made the whole experience even better. I ended up trying the Ube Coconut Cloud cold drink, and it was absolutely amazing--hands down one of the best specialty drinks I've had. It was perfectly balanced, creamy, refreshing, and not overly sweet. I can already tell I'll be coming back just for that drink! Excellent customer service, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for going the extra mile to make my visit such a positive one!

    Small place with some outside seating. Ordered Ube waffle, corned beef and hash with eggs, and the…read morebanana macadamia nut pancakes with 2 drinks. $50...crazy for breakfast food Get the coffee, tastes burnt, and the iced green tea was pretty watered down. Eventually got the hash and it looked like hashbrowns. Incredibly thin and crispy and just nothing like any corned beef hash I've ever seen. Not much taste. The eggs were fine. Pancakes had no taste to them and the Ube waffle didn't taste much like Ube and more just regular waffle with purple coloring to it. Extremely disappointed in the meal with how much it cost. Service was friendly tho

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    That early morning vibe. #dinningarea
    That early morning vibe. #dinningarea
    Ube Coconut Pancakes
    Ube Coconut Pancakes
    Beautiful, soft shell crab fried rice topped with scrambled.

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    Beautiful, soft shell crab fried rice topped with scrambled.
    Popping Yolk Cafe

    Popping Yolk Cafe

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Beautiful Plating / Presentation and Friendly Service!!…read more This is a nice place to go for breakfast, highly recommend if you are near the SGV area.

    Finally got to try this viral brunch spot. So let's see if their pretty good eh or ew. They just…read moreopened another location in melrose and I got their green tea latte, special and new ube French toast, bacon jam burger, and kimchi butter fried chicken eggs Benedict to try. I got my friend their ube latte and they really enjoyed it. The green tea latte had strong green tea flaves and wasn't really sweet. The ube French toast was topped with some blueberries, had a crispity crunchity exterior with a fluffy soft custardy interior and ube filling. Didn't taste much like ube but was still very yummy. The bacon jam burger had a soft pillowy buttered bun, sweet Caramelized bacon jam, a sunny side up egg, gooey cheese, meaty juicy patty that did need some seasoning not gonna lie, and bitter arugula. I also got it with a side of their yummy sweet potato fries. The kimchi butter fried chicken eggs benny came with a side of a fresh leafy vinaigrette dressed salad and some not bad country potatoes. The benny itself had a super soft fluffy English muffin that soaked up that rich kimchi butter, crunchy fermented kimchi, tender crisp fried chicken cutlet and perfectly poached egg. Overall this place is pretty good Ube latte $6.15 Green tea latte $5.95 Ube French toast $14 Kimchi Benny $19.20 Bacon burger $18.50

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    Vanilla Latte and iced Japanese Green Tea Latte
    Vanilla Latte and iced Japanese Green Tea Latte
    Egg Salad Sandwich
    Egg Salad Sandwich
    Front of the restaurant

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    Front of the restaurant
    Almansor Grill

    Almansor Grill

    4.4
    (475 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    4/17/25 So we ventured to see this place, Almansor Grill which is in the city of Alhambra. If we…read morewalked & cut through the golf course from Vincent Lugo Park, it's easily about a mile or so. Today was definitely the perfect day. Knowing what I know now as I write this review, we would return & bring friends here. It's about 78 to 80°F on a Friday a few minutes before 1 pm, surprisingly, it was low key--only a couple tables taken indoors by patrons and a set of guys on the patio. At the door, it said to seat ourselves & I immediately shot to the patio. The set up: once seated, the server comes with menus, you order & it's a sit down meal. Giselle was our friendly & attentive server, young & attentive. Hubby ordered the breakfast burrito ($11.50) & I opted for build your own omelette $11.50 for a 3 egg omelette & choice of two items- mushroom and bell peppers accompanied with breakfast potatoes, and chilaquiles ($13.99) to share. The patio seating is fresh, airy, there are tables, outdoor furnitures (sofas) and bright orange umbrellas for shade. My photos captured these elements. The food arrived shortly, although not all at once. I didn't mind it all because the ambiance was so soothing with the sound of birds chirping away and the background of other patrons talking. The only complaint from Hubby was too many pototo chunks in his burrito. My omelette was hot, fresh ingredients, delectable & the potatoes were mixed with 3 colors of bellpeppers. Oh and the chilaquiles? Pretty darn good! The tortilla chips were crispy, perfect amount of green salsa, freshly diced onions & a sprinkling of cotija cheese. Was I famished or was it that good that I devoured everything? What's left was Hubby's potato chunk discards. Giselle returned a few times to ensure our experience is to our satisfaction & another staff also stopped by to check on us. Such a perfect meal & day-- I'm so happy with this visit. Parking is plentiful & free.

    Service was great and the caesar salad was dressed to perfection!…read moreSmall and cozy. We will be back to the more items from the menu.

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    Interior
    Interior
    4/17/26 Lovely day, patio area facing the golf course , chilaquiles-superb! Love the green salsa
    4/17/26 Lovely day, patio area facing the golf course , chilaquiles-superb! Love the green salsa
    Outside dining area

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    Outside dining area
    Aloha Food Factory

    Aloha Food Factory

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 1994

    Another spot where we redeemed our SGV passport offers…read more I had Aloha Food Factory bookmarked for a long time. I was very happy with this first visit. We came on a Sunday and it was very packed! The whole restaurant was almost at full capacity. The parking lot is also small but street parking is available. The restaurant has the entire aloha vibe. There's indoor and outdoor seating and you order at the register before you find seats. We ended up using the redemption for the spam Musubis and I ordered a stack of the Macadamia Nut pancakes. We were lucky to find seating outside and the food didn't take long to be received. The spam musubi were very saucy, but I enjoyed them. The Macadamia Nut pancakes is IT, though! You must try these pancakes if it's your first time. The portion is enormous! The first bite of it was exceptional! The cream sauce and textures from the Macadamia blended well with the fluffiness of the pancakes. It's their staple and it's what Aloha Food Factory is known for. Great first visit. Great offer from the SGV passport. Go there and try those pancakes! I can't wait to try these again in the future! ( ^_^)b

    I'm a Loco Moco fiend!! And this place had one of the best loco moco's I've had in a long time. The…read moregravy was delicious and the burger was perfect. And OMG the macadamia nut pancakes were the absolute BEST! I think it was the best pancake I've ever had. Service was quick and friendly. And just felt so nice and cozy in there. We went on a weekday and they were pretty busy! Glad we were able to get a table! I'm sure it's even more packed in the weekends so just keep that in mind. But overall such a solid Hawaiian food spot! Can't wait to come back!

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    Macadamia Nut Pancakes
    Macadamia Nut Pancakes
    Kalbi Rib Lunch Plate
    Kalbi Rib Lunch Plate
    The Works - Shaved Ice + Ice Cream + Condensed Milk + Mochi + Adzuki Beans

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    The Works - Shaved Ice + Ice Cream + Condensed Milk + Mochi + Adzuki Beans
    Millie's Cafe - Pasadena

    Millie's Cafe - Pasadena

    4.1
    (2.6k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    highly recommend joining waitlist prior to getting there. great street parking- high curbs be…read moremindful of your step. lots of shady areas and other stores to go into while you wait. great menu with options for everyone. the drinks are great. staff are friendly. they work hard on turning tables to keep the line moving quickly. people are sat close together though which can be disruptive when needing to get up or sit down at the table. will definitely come back to try other menu items.

    Love their breakfast and lunch, it's the bomb! We'll definitely be back. This was my second visit,…read moreand the food was just as amazing as I remembered. The waiters and waitresses were all super friendly and welcoming. The only thing that really turned me off was one staff member who was clearing tables. I was still enjoying my hot lavender chai latte. I like to sip my drink slowly while chatting with friends, and just as I was about to take another sip, he took my drink away without asking if I was finished. I was pretty upset, but he had already walked away before I had a chance to say anything. As Deaf customers, we appreciate a little extra patience and courtesy. Please ask us if we're finished with our drinks or food before taking them away. A simple gesture like pointing to the drink or asking if we're done goes a long way and helps us feel respected and included. Overall, the food is excellent, and the rest of the staff were wonderful. I hope this feedback helps make future visits even better. They have 2 gender bathrooms, small parking lot in the back or on street parking (free). Beautiful cafe, indoor and outdoor.

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    Irish Egg Benedict and slutty bun
    Irish Egg Benedict and slutty bun
    Chocolate chip pancakes and chilaquiles Benedict
    Chocolate chip pancakes and chilaquiles Benedict
    Country fried steak, Devil's mess, Chilaquiles Benedict and strawberry banana. @bunbaosibs

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    Country fried steak, Devil's mess, Chilaquiles Benedict and strawberry banana. @bunbaosibs

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