It's Chinese New Year of the Horse and I found some traditional Chinese sticky rice cake here in the fridge section! I pan fried this sweet cake with crunchy peanuts inside. Yum! read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Peanut sticky rice cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came by today for a little treat and FINALLY got to try the danish fruit boat. I always see the sign for this and there are never any left and now I know why! This flakey pastry filled with custard and fruit was absolutely mouth watering. Service was just as fast and friendly as always. There were lots of empty seats inside today and the tables were clean and well kept. Until next time! read more

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I stopped by for a Sunset district night market event, and saw that at the time, Sheng Kee was offering a special of $2.99 for taro milk tea or milk tea. I opted for the milk tea; the cup was small, and the tea tasted like earl grey or possibly ceylon. It was an okay price, given how expensive boba gets nowadays. I also noticed they were selling some uncommon flavors of small moon cakes such as matcha, banana, cranberry, mango, lychee, low sugar cherry pineapple. Aside from pastries and breads, they also sold beef horns, chicken pies, and BBQ pork pastries in a display that keeps them warm. I bought the mango, pineapple and matcha mooncakes. Mango: Barely tastes like mango, mostly eggy. Matcha: Only barely tastes like matcha, it tastes more like lotus. Pineapple: This one was really good, the fruit flavor was strong. It reminds me of pineapple cake. Overall, not the best in terms of being true to the advertised flavors for the mooncakes, but they are really pretty. If you're not fond enough of mooncakes to want the large ones that most places sell, and want something smaller than the standard size, then this might work for you as a cheap alternative. read more

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Tried a couple of their new promotional items today. Mini basque cheesecake, size of your palm is $9.99 -- flavor is average. If you're really craving some and just need a few bites, this might be a good alternative. Mini pork sung babies $9.99 -- these were surprisingly very fluffy and light, but super tiny, maybe 3 to 4 bites at the most. They're stuffed with a tiny bit of cream inside. The taro cream was very skimpy. I like the coating of pork sung on the outside to give it a slightly salty contrast. This is a little overpriced for what you get but I enjoyed this more than the basque cheesecake! Service and ambiance is typical of any Sheng Kee Bakery read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Mini basque cheesecake $9.99 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Compared to the typical American Bakery this is outstanding. Its fun to go to what feels like an OG location - even though you've probably had this from Ranch 99. This part of SF offers lots of great bakery competition - for that reason only minus one star. The city offers the best of the best when it comes to baked goods - they are a bit more expensive than this place but I think worth it - at least once in a while. The pricing here is down to earth compared to other nearby places. Typically I don't like American bakeries - everything is too sweet and that isn't the case here. These days its so hard to find a good deal - and I do believe that is just what this is. Maybe next birthday try here for a cake instead of the typical Whole Foods place or Safeway or whatever. There are more unusual findings especially if you aren't familiar with this bakery. read more

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Looking for a Summer romance during the Summer of Love and even all four seasons? You can find one a few blocks over from Outside Lands area before entering the fences. It's located within the Sunset Strip in the Outer Sunset on Irving street in San Francisco . This Summer Romance I am referring to is on display and ready to enjoy on Irving street. Inside Sheng Kee Bakery #1 you will find desserts ( not desert). This Sheng Kee Bakery #1 has a feel of a local community center with baked goods. The people come here to sit down and the neighborhood congregates( it reminds me of the 24th street McDonalds without the bullet proof glass)as people greet each other and know each other like suburban neighbors but in San Francisco. You will find delicious fruit cheese tart, Portuguese custard tart and cakes like the Basque cheese cake . There is also the Purple Romance (Taro) and occasional cakes and moon cakes. The Summer Romance pastry was so tasty. It is good to see couples who have been together for decades enjoying Peet's coffee and still delighting in each other's company and having a good genuine conversation over a Summer Romance. Here is a "tip"from a native San Franciscan for those going to Outside Lands on a "trip" don't forget to stop for a Summer Romance a hop and a "skip"on Irving street on the San Francisco Sunset "Strip " Step inside Sheng Kee Bakery #1 inside get some treats with mousse and some about to get "whip" with mango and taro some with "chocolate chip "this Sheng Kee Bakery#1 not only has desserts ( not desert) it has Peet coffee "drip" and espresso to get that jolt as you" sip"you see some singles then some couples which been here for decades and some newbies who just started their voyage getting on board their first Summer Romance "CourtShip" read more

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Sheng Kee Bakery is a no-frills, classic Chinese bakery in the Sunset neighborhood. It's perfect for a quick, affordable grab-and-go bite. I picked up the ham and egg bun, which reminded me of simple sandwich and ended up being my favorite. I also always look for a Swiss roll at Chinese bakeries and tried the mocha sponge roll here, which was just alright. I preferred the savory ham and egg bun overall. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - HK Ham and Egg 港式火腿蛋包 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Since we were celebrating a birthday, I purchased an 8" Green Tea Red Bean Mousse Cake ($35.95). +Cake was soft, fluffy, and not too sweet. +Most green tea/matcha baked goods are mild in flavor, but this mousse was strong and earthy. +Grapes were crunchy & sweet. +Happy birthday sign, candles, forks, plates, and a hybrid knife server are included w/purchase of a cake. -Red beans weren't evenly distributed throughout the cake. There were some slices with no red bean at all. -Strawberry halves weren't fresh. -Topped with a thick layer of cream that left an oily mouthfeel. We ended up scrapping most of it off. *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 d/t service. The cashier took my order quickly and gave me a sturdy bag to carry the cake in, which was appreciated. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - 8" Green Tea Red Bean Mousse Cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Large bakery with baked goods, cakes, coffee and tea. I enjoy their hk milk tea and their Vietnamese sandwiches/banh mi. They only make a small batch of sandwiches each day & are typically sold out shortly after lunch. The bread is baked fresh and the daikon and jalapeños add to the flavor of the banh mi. About eight tables and seems like a popular hang out spot for the elderly lol. read more

Came to Sheng Kee Bakery to try their ham and egg bun and compare it to Pineapple King next door. It was very good--the steamed egg was well made without excessive seasoning, which I appreciate, as some Asian bakeries tend to overdo it. However, I wasn't a fan of the mayonnaise they used as a sauce; I think it would have tasted better without it. The staff here are very friendly and even heated up my bun upon request! I also asked for a recommendation since it was my first time, and the kind lady suggested their Portuguese egg tart. It was pretty good--not too sweet and with a strong eggy flavor, which I liked. The atmosphere inside is welcoming, and I could tell it's a neighborhood favorite, with locals hanging out and catching up. They have a wide selection of Chinese and Taiwanese-style baked goods, and I'll definitely be back to try more savory items based on other reviews! read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Ham and egg bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Flavor is just like the bread in China! My favs: hot dog bread, porksung bread and the coconut jelly thing. Also there is the credit card minimum so you have to use debit or cash! read more

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the location said their closing time was 7, I arrived promptly around 6:45. I sadly watched the lady close and lock the door in my face. Along with other customers waiting at the door read more

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I bought a coconut twist and it was hard and dry. When I went back right away to the store, the server said it was made that day and supposed to be this way. I have been a loyal customer for years but never had such dry and stale pastries. Will never go back to at least this location again. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Taiwanese and Chinese recipes baked goodies emporium Sheng Kee is here first, here to stay, and you won't be able to resist. Not even millennials, gens X, Z, alpha, beta demos can resist. This is the SK flagship Cafe in San Fran, of the major Taiwan chain Sheng Kee. Credit card minimum of $10. Hey, at least they accept non cash payment along this street known as the City's third Chinatown. They big enough now, so cards.. A OK. Gazillion goodies to choose from. On my recent visit, "Ham and egg in a roll" and small moon cakes range from three to five dollars, daily special of pineapple Hong Kong round pastry bun and milk tea combo for less than a Lincoln (Fi Dolla Bell). Service is serviceable and quick. No returns or refunds, even if you don't open stuff purchased and changed mind about -- much to the chagrin of my sibling. Busy loud tea coffee shop atmosphere. You mainly want to get your goods and go. They do have seating and tables. Do swing by and judge for yourself if it's where you may like to sit and sip and snack. So here ya have it. Sheng Kee on Irving at 21st Avenue is the OG of da OG, premiere Taiwan bakery, probably very first one that opened in all of Cali, let alone America. And now, decades on, it's a distinct chain for yummy consistent goodies. No question: five star Baker Bomb a Roni bakery, bake-y wake-y, all day, every day. Jump on it when in the Sunset 'hood. read more

tried the red bean mochi bun and black sesame bun, and I liked the fillings a lot but the bread itself was kind of dry and not as soft as I'm used to at other Asian bakeries. note that they take credit card only with $10 minimum purchase read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - black sesame bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've tried an assortment of the pastries from Sheng Kee and have had way more hits than misses. It's a great place to come for a pastry haul that's not 85C or Paris Baguette. The pineapple mooncake, pineapple cake, and plain pineapple bun are all excellent. There is a minimum required spend of at least $10 to pay with credit card, but it's so easy to reach the threshold, as you probably won't want to stop at just a couple pastries. read more

I grabbed a baked bbq pork bun because I was craving something savory. The bread was slightly sweet and the meat inside was so tender and full of flavor. read more

Oh my, this Sheng Kee confused me. First, they actually have coffee. Granted it came in just one size and was scalding hot, but hey, it was coffee to go with your plastic-wrapped pastry. Second, they set up a few cafe tables, so you don't have to grab and go. You can actually hang out, eat your pastry, and burn your tongue on the coffee. That was what I did as I smiled at the senior Asian woman at the next table and devoured a $2.05 Coconut Bun (photo: https://bit.ly/44fNGks). They also bake full blown cakes here. End of story. FOOD - 3.5 stars...the bun was pure Sheng Kee, kinda stale AMBIANCE - 3 stars...nice try at creating an actual cafe SERVICE - 3 stars...efficient enough TOTAL - 3 stars...like the concept of a Sheng Kee cafe, needs work RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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Stumbled upon this place on a Sunday afternoon and picked up a ham and egg bun along with their early bird special of a Hong Kong style milk tea and a pineapple bun. The food tasted really fresh and the egg was really thick and jiggly which I liked. The service was great as the worker was really helpful and the prices are unbeatable. Will be coming back here again! read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Pineapple bun and ham and egg bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly, busy, fresh- a good place to go to recover from shopping! I always used to go into Chinatown when I worked on Kearney Street, but this bakery is so much closer. Smells great, love that smell of fresh baked dough. Enjoy! Easy parking in Westlake Shopping Center next to Home Depot on the corner. Try the coconut rolls. read more

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Sheng Kee is a great place to get a quick and easy last minute cake order done right! My friend and I called in on Tuesday to place an order for three birthday cakes to be picked up on Friday. The pick-up process was fuss-free with a quick inspection of the cakes and white chocolate message plaques. We got the 8" tiramisu, pig cake, and bear cake. All cake layers were light and airy and the cream wasn't too thick or too sweet. The animal cakes had a lot of cream to help create that dome shape. Overall, I would definitely return to Sheng Kee for a cake order! It's well worth the price. Unfortunately, we got straight to eating the cake and didn't capture any good pictures lol. read more

I received a delicious package from a dear friend for Lunar Year from Sheng Kee. I received the taro pastry with mochi center and crunchy milk bar. Both tasted fresh and packaged well. The taro is very delicate and was disturbed in transit so upon opening some of the pastry had separated, causing very small particles in the packaging. No biggie. The milk bar was indeed crunchy and perfect to pair with tea. I enjoyed my gift, both parcels were delicious. I may order more these won't last too long with me lol. Xiexie, Sheng Kee. read more

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Cake quality has severely declined as Sheng Kee expanded its number of locations. Their fruit basket cake used to be my family's go-to for every celebration for at least 10 years. Sadly, the last 3 cakes we got from Sheng Kee the past two years were awful. One cake was half frozen, one was too dry, and the third, which we had today, tasted like play doh and was super dense. We're throwing out most of the cake because it literally is inedible. Never buying a Sheng Kee cake ever again. read more

One of the best bakeries in the Sunset neighborhood! Based on the clientele you'll often see frequenting this bakery, this is a shop cherished by locals and foodies alike. Dishing out the classic pastries plus some, my favorite items to pick up from this spot are the curry beef bun and the bbq pork bun. Other items that should definitely make your roaster are the thin almond cookies and any of their cream-based ones in the pastry fridge. The ambiance is grab-and-go even though they have a couple of tables available for seating. Parking is somewhat difficult on this part of Irving, due the commerce and accessibility to Golden Gate Park. Every single time I go, I'm greeted by the wonderful Derrick who mans the register and is so cheerful given his early hours. Highly recommend this bakery for your sweet or savory pastry needs. All of their items are in premium packaging and nice as is for a gift. I can never get a good photo because the items are halfway down our gullets. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Curry beef (left) and bbq pork (right) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

In the morning you can get a pastry and a tea/coffee for under $6. And they don't ask for that pesky tip for self service. Cash only under $10. And they have a reasonable facsimile of a HK style milk tea. Opens at 7am but most of the better pastries come out of the ovens in the back after 8am. read more

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Not my go to place to get fresh Asian baked goods. The pork bun, egg custard, and pineapple bun that I have tried were so so. But, one Sunday I needed a birthday cake quick and I came in about 10 minutes before closing and got their mango mouse cake. They weren't able to personalize the sign but they were able to stick a happy birthday sign on the cake for free. For having it been a last minute cake pick up, the mango mouse cake was a hit with my relatives that were over. So if I ever need a last minute cake again, I will think of their mango mouse cake. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Mango mouse cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The man behind the counter made my experience poor. He's a taller lanky man with tattoos and delivered really poor service. Has been intentionally curt and offensive on multiple occasions. I've been here many times and haven't experienced this until my experiences with him! read more

Every time I'm around Westlake Shopping Center, it's like my legs automatically take me towards Sheng Kee Bakery. It's become a ritual at this point, Hot Dog Bun, Curry Horn, and Chicken Pie. These three are my undefeated champions, and no matter how many options they have (and trust me, they have a lot), I just can't resist sticking to the classics. The bakery itself is pretty spacious, with a seating area where you can sit back and enjoy your snacks like royalty. They also have cakes for special occasions and drinks like coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sodas. But you know what would take this place to the next level? A mango slush! Imagine sipping on that while munching on a Curry Horn...Hint hint, Sheng Kee ;) The service is good, fast, friendly, and efficient. When you walk in, you grab a tray and clamps to pick your treats. Once you've loaded up, you head to the checkout, where they accept both cash and cards (bonus points for convenience!) I will continue to stop by whenever I find myself around the area! Check them out! read more

Have been coming here for the past few years Im a big fan of Asian bakeries like 85 or Paris baguette, (which I think are just better, tastier, more hygienic options btw) Service here is always a mystery box which is fine bc I'm always prepared, and the quality of their baked goods is just average. The only thing is I sometimes spot bugs flying around the open baked goods which is unfortunate & some of the bread I've bought previously becomes moldy really quickly within even 1 day in cool weather - which has not been the experience at other bakeries ... read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

3/28/22 Sheng Kee means "to make a living." Quality/Quantity - This is a business that focuses on quality over quantity. So, if you are a light eater like me, then this place is perfect for you. 1/12 Raspberry Mango Mousse cake - good One of their specialties are their moon cakes, which I believe they make year round now. Atmosphere - Mostly self service pastries; grab a tray and tongs and follow the line to get what you want/need. Street parking - good luck... This is San Francisco!! Service - Good. I really like the free kit (for cakes) they give us. I believe it came with 10 plates, forks, candles and a cake cutting knife. Price - $28.95, be prepared to pay for quality. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1948 with Grandpa & Grandma Kao from Taiwan and serving the Bay Area since 1978. We have been shopping since you opened your store in SF in 1981. read more

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Been here dozen of times and we never had a letdown. The sausage and cheese croissants are so good as well as the milk pan and egg custard. Service has always been friendly and courteous and quick read more

I've been to other Sheng Lee's in the Bay Area and always assumed it was a chain that originated in Hong Kong or Taiwan: the stores give off that vibe with their crisp and clean aesthetic and immaculate rows of individually wrapped pastries. It was only upon visiting the Outer Sunset location that I realized it's a local chain and this is the flagship. Everything is aesthetically appealing. I could probably spend all day choosing pastries. I ended up getting my usual, bolou baos, or "pineapple buns" (because of the design--they don't contain pineapple). I think they're the best I've had in the Bay Area. Fresh and light. I also grabbed a mocha walnut bun. It was light and not overly sweet--a perfect example of the Asian adaptation of European pastries that one finds in Hong Kong and Taiwanese bakeries. My daughters chose taro buns because of the purple color. They liked them at first, but found the sweetness too cloying after a few minutes. We took our pastries to enjoy in Golden Gate Park. A perfect afternoon I'm used to Rustic Bakery prices so I find Sheng Kee extremely reasonable. read more

The red bean pineapple bun here is amazing. It's cash-only, but so are most Asian bakeries. I was taken aback by some of the other reviews, but when I went most of the pastries were wrapped in plastic (hopefully this resolves the fly issue)? read more

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This bakery is really similar to 85! You just grab a tray and some tongs to pick out your pre-wrapped bread. They also have weekly specials where you get a special deal if you buy two. I love how they have a variety of buns with meat floss! I'm so used to the typical meat floss bun with mayo inside. It was just nice to see something different such as their meat floss roll and a garlic meat floss bun. The buns were all reasonably priced. read more

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We come here a lot but we had a very poor experience recently. My grandma came here to buy some bread. Naturally, when you're purchasing items, you want to check the expiration date of things. However, when she began looking, a relatively tall, skinny, and tattooed worker (do not know by name), he came up and began blocking her view. He began waving his hand in her face and stopping her. Unfortunately, my grandma faces language barriers and couldn't convey her frustration. She said that she was leaving and he simply responded "good" Very unhappy with this experience. I know my grandma struggles in day to day with English and having this happen is extremely upsetting. Very disappointed. read more

My husband went to this store for bread on June 2nd afternoon because we have been customers of Sheng Kee Bakery for over 20 years, and we had the worst retail experience with the store manager. When his fingers inadvertently cut themselves on bread packets and was bleeding profusely, he went to the counter and requested bandages. The store clerk intended to give him some, but the store manager stopped him. Afterward, the security guard gave him a bandage as sympathy since he does not speak English well. Following this outburst, the store manager asked him to leave immediately out of fear that he would go suited. When my husband attempted to pay for the goods and leave, the store manager not only asked him to do so but also reported us to the police by lying that we had damaged their merchandise and thrown bread on the floor. We need to let people know the store manager was evil and not capable of running any business at all ! read more

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I love coming here to pick up one or two (or three haha) blueberry cream cheese danishes. Funny thing is, there isn't ever any cream cheese but it's still so good! It's buttery and flaky and you'll look like you were up to no good after the powdered sugar gets all over your face. I've also tried the pineapple rolls - so fluffy, sweet, and so good! They also have banh mis which are a hit or miss. Sometimes they're okay and sometimes they're meh because ingredients are missing (I probably wouldn't get again). There's always two confusing lines...one right in front of the register and then another one to the side of the register. For the side line, that's where you pay after grabbing your tray and baked goods. Once you make the loop around you stop at the little window (by the heat lamp goodies) and slide your tray under it and wait to pay. Sometimes people don't know this so they get back into that first line and then it gets crowded. The people waiting in that first line may also think you're cutting but there's two lines! Haha. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Blueberry cream cheese danish (where that cream cheese though?) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great pastries. Fresh and reasonably priced. A local hangout. Almond croissants - Lots of almond paste and slivered almonds on top. Open door made it very cold. Requested water 2x. One time they charged me for the paper cup but did not the second time. read more

This review is for the trays. Please wash & clean it, very unsanitary. The breads are good. read more

Sheng Kee Bakery - Very dirty - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They have a couple of options for LNY, including Osmanthus Rice Cake. This peaked my interest because I love osmanthus jello and was hoping this was something similar. When I got to the store, there was only one available and it was at the register (not sure of this was a good thing or bad thing). 1 container cost $9. The actual food was not really what I expected. The texture was pretty dense/hard and not as soft or chewy as I would hope it to be. Flavorwise I wish the osmanthus was more prominent. Inside was a red bean paste, which was pretty good and not overly sweet. I appreciate the variety in offerings and did still enjoy the treat but wish it was better than it was. read more

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