Top tier cream puffs made/filled fresh + fabulously savory salt bread = foodie paradise. Stopped by…read moretheir popup at Pho Ga Go in Mira Mesa, and each item that I tried was delightful. The salt bread was soft, flakey and oh so buttery - the ideal compliment to the sweet treats on hand. The mango sago and Viet coffee tiramisu were my favorites, but the Dubai chocolate puff is also a hit if you're ready for a heavy whallop of chocolatey kataifi goodness. All fillings are piped in right before your eyes, and service is both warm and efficient. Highly recommend this wonderful local business - check their socials so you can find out where they'll pop up next!

i appreciate that the fillings & toppings are added to order, so unlike other pop-up pastries that…read morecan get stale in their display cases, these cream puffs stay fresh. the crisp, buttery craquelin crust w a hint of salt is a nice contrast to the soft airy choux we also look forward to the new flavors every month. we tried buldak corn cheese (which made a lot of sense as a savory / sweet combo), strawberry, & milk tea (which added another nice textural contrast w chewy boba). we appreciated the made-from-scratch components from real tea, real fruit, etc.

I hadn't been back here since before COVID. I'm so glad we decided to pop by for lunch. Food halls…read moreare perfect for parties that don't all want to eat the same thing. My friend and I tried three places here, and most of them were great. The wonton noodles from Slurp actually had a heaping big portion that we were struggling to finish. The platter we ordered from Asado Gaucho, while tasty, were too overcooked for our taste. The empanadas from Panana were to. die. for. If I come back, I am 100% grabbing some to go. We had asked the employee for recommendations and they were all spot on. If you have to try anything in this hall - highly recommend their empanadas!! I regret not buying more to take back home LOL.

My family and I visited on Sunday June 28, 2026. It's a…read morecool place to shop and grab a bite to eat. We stayed for about an hour. We were lucky and found parking up front.

They did an awesome job. I was wrestling with my daughter and broke her anklet. Golden Wave…read morerepaired it with a smile. Great service and great staff. Thank you for taking care of my daughter. She was so sad when it broke.

Ashtin was absolutely incredible from start to finish! She walked me through the entire process…read morewith so much patience and care, making everything feel easy and comfortable. Her jewelry selection at Goldenwave is stunning. there are so many beautiful options to choose from. The quality is amazing for the price, and you can truly tell thought and intention go into every piece. I can't recommend Goldenwave enough!

Oh truly a top competitor for best bakery in San Diego!! I…read morevisited on a Thursday morning right at 8 to grab breakfast for my coworkers. there was already a line forming!!! So get there early. Service is great, they don't rush you at all. All of the pastries are laid out for whatever you want them to grab. I got regular croissants, chocolate croissants, and their seasonal raspberry croissant. I personally only had the raspberry one but my coworkers LOVED the others! I also got an iced vanilla latte and it was DELICIOUS - very bold and strong! I would definitely visit again.

I've had Relic Bakery on my radar for a while, and signed up to be notified when they do their…read more"drops". When I saw one that worked with my schedule, I clicked in to see what they had to offer. Prices are quite high, $7-9 per pastry on average, and they had a good mix of sweet and savory, classic and unique flavors. I ordered three pastries: charcuterie danish, Kenyan chicken stew croissant, and lamb rillette spiral croissant. There was a fast turnaround for pickup, as I could only select dates from the next day. Their kitchen is located in a more commercial part of Mira Mesa, and parking was easy. When I walked in, I was a bit confused by the setup, as I stepped straight into a room full of baking supplies. I located the cabinet with pickups and grabbed my goodies. Very quick in and out. Overall, the pastry dough itself was fantastic across all three pastries. I air fried my pastries to warm them up before sampling them. My least favorite was the charcuterie pastry. The cured meat on top was very tough, possibly from being over-baked. I didn't really like how it paired with the apricot on top. Additionally, the top layer of the pastry was adhered to the toppings, and came off when I tried to cut or bite into it. The cheese rosette on top was cute but didn't add much to the flavor for me. The Kenyan chicken stew and lamb croissants were absolutely stunning. Both were not soggy and suuuuper flavorful. The ground lamb was tender and buttery, Since it is rolled throughout the croissant, you get some in each bite, the distribution is perfect. The Kenyan chicken stew is bold and spiced. There is a good amount of stew in the croissant cup, and the chicken was not tough. Paired with the buttery pastry, this was incredible. Overall, I enjoyed the pastries I ordered at Relic! They are incredibly pricy, and definitely an occasional treat, but worth it in my opinion.

Very nicely designed interior!…read more The staff/owners are lovely and very pleasant. There was a great selection of choices! My son ordered strawberries dipped in Dubai style chocolate. It looked and tasted great. I definitely recommend this store!

I stopped here during a weekday, as the outside window Decor really caught my eye. It's near the…read moreAMC movie theater in the Mission Valley Mall. Very cute inside, with some Strawberry Shortcake theme decor. Unfortunately first impression with the service was not very good. The person seemed very unenthusiastic, didn't smile, or seem welcoming. It's possible we just went on and off day. Since we were there I did get some of the mini cupcakes to try. One was a Snickers chocolate cupcake and the other was a Strawberry Shortcake cupcake. They both tasted good, but nothing really spectacular that I would have to go back for. The Snickers one tasted basically like a regular chocolate cupcake with a miniature sneaker placed on top. The Strawberry Shortcake one had some type of strawberry crumble on top which was good. I would say that was my favorite of the two. If you come on Tuesday they are $2 for the cupcakes, so something to keep in mind. They have a variety of other desserts and even drinks as well. They have caramel apples, Sundays, different cakes, Etc. If you're already in the mall it might be worth the quick peek to see if anything appeals to you. If anything just for a few cute photo ops.

Love squishable!…read more Didn't know a new store opened at fashion valley mall so super convenient as we don't have to go to UTC to shop for these cuties. Though don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing (for my wallet). Was shopping for Christmas presents when I walked by and could not just keep walking. My son has an extensive collection of squishables so wanted to get him something new and unique. One of the gals working here was super helpful pointing out all the new releases squishables and the ones they didn't have on display for the size I was looking for she went and dug out from the back for me! Talk about going above and beyond! They were running a deal of buy one get one "insert deal" because I don't remember lol but got a discount which is awesome! Just like the store at UTC this one in fashion valley is very well stocked and organized with friendly staff!

Can you pass by this store without stopping in?!? Ok... Maybe you can, but they were too cute not…read moreto go in and take a look! Yes, I have a soft spot for cute squishy stuffed animals! Ugh, sooooooooooo dangerous! They definitely have a ton of cuteness coming from this store and if you're looking for a gift you're sure to find something to buy! I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but if I found and fell in love with a panda here, I'd find somewhere to put him! I absolutely love love love pandas and was sad to see these were not cuter and they were gray! :( Located inside Fashion Valley, not sure if they're a new store. Staff was friendly and the store was super clean and organized.

I don't know how this works as far as the stationary address on here, but as I write this review,…read morethey are now located at the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA. This is such a popular franchise and the long lines that can typically happen at this pop-up especially on the weekends is enormous so either be prepared to wait in the line for hours, or get here earlier than first-thing in the morning. They offer merch in the mobile truck (there are some limited items and "while supplies last" stuff, a build workshop where you can take home your own build for free, various giveaways and several photo opportunities. They fit in quite a bit in the small-ish space they have. When they run out of stuff, they run out of stuff. Every worker we encountered was friendly and helpful. We had a good experience.

Bandai Namco is holding the Gundam Base Mobile event at the Giant Wheel Court of Irvine Spectrum…read moreCenter--a must-see for Gundam fans! I didn't expect Gundam to be so popular in North America. The exhibition runs from February 15 to March 16, 2025, daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. I saw a pair of Gundam & Crocs collaboration shoes. To be honest, I've always thought these hole-ridden, round-toed shoes look silly and ugly. Bandai Namco在爾灣光譜摩天輪旁舉辦模型展，鋼彈迷絕不可錯過！沒想到這玩意在北美也這麼風靡。 展覽時間2025年2月15至3月16日，每日上午10點到晚上7點。 看到一雙鋼彈和Crocs聯名販售鞋。恕我直言，我從來覺得這種圓頭洞洞鞋是一種看起來又呆又醜的東西...

Michelle from Mundana Macrame was so informative in helping me understand this beautiful art. She…read moretook her time to explain to me it's origins and meaning. In speaking with her, it is very obvious that she is truly passionate about her craft and spends countless hours pouring her heart and soul into it. For anyone wanting to add a new statement piece to their home or gifting something UNIQUE AND OF HIGH QUALITY to a loved one, Mundana Macrame is the place to go!!!

So delicious! & better than movie theater popcorn! Sammy remembered my mom and I, very personable!read more

From the beginning to the end nothing but pure joy! This man is absolutely the best! His product is…read moreeverything he tells you and more! The pkg is great , the product is so flippen good! Buy the 3 for 25 you won't be sorry!!! We will see you this weekend I hope we need more!!! Ps this is the lady who is gonna Yelp Heaven when I get there lol Have A Blessed Day

I love cheese and have been staring longingly at this pop-up shop's dates in my calendar for more…read moretime than I care to admit. Today was finally the day, and it was exactly what I hoped it would be! This "shop" is an enclosure in front of Macy's on the first floor of the mall. It was only moderately crowded today, but it's a small space and I could see things being crazy tomorrow. They supposedly offer thirty types of cheese, and I didn't count, but there didn't seem to be that many. In fact, I saw very few hard cheeses. But for everything they had, they were offering samples. How can anyone resist? There were some old standbys like Brie, but plenty I'd never tasted before, and I fell in love with the creamy Saint Agur. Despite the "Cheeses of Europe" name, they seem to be focused on French cheeses. They also had some drinks (not selling those, though) and butters to sample on bread, including a sea salt version with distinct, salty crystals. My friend just came back from Paris gushing about this butter style, so I was delighted to try it for myself. The prices are surprisingly reasonable, with most working out to around a dollar an ounce. It's more than I would typically pay for grocery store cheese, but far less than from a specialty store like Venissimo. Everything is pre-sliced and packaged, which will give true gourmands pause, but I'm not enough of a snob to be bothered. Purchases come with a little pamphlet of cheese recipes and information about cheese types. Credit cards are accepted. If you fall in love with any of the cheeses, they sell them at a number of Whole Foods stores in the LA area, but not in San Diego. So come while you can!