If there is bread in heaven, it might taste like the fluffy, softly sweet bread in their steamed buns fresh out of the steamer! We tried the nikuman and curryman, and both were outstanding! The nikuman had a meat (chicken?) and veggie filling that was crunchy and slightly sweet and salty, while the curryman had a traditional Japanese curry filling that was tasty with the perfect amount of spices. They perfectly warmed both body and soul on a chilly LA morning. If I lived nearby, I'd eat these every day! We also tried the yuzu cream pan, which was also pretty epic. The topping was a little crunchy, complementing the soft bread and creamy and smooth tart filling. This is definitely my new favorite Japanese bakery in the US! I just wish I lived a little closer to it. read more

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I stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up spending way too much time deciding what to order because the pastry selection looked so good. There were so many options, and everything in the display case looked fresh and tempting. The pastries I tried were really delicious -- soft, flavorful, and not overly sweet. It felt like the kind of bakery where people actually care about quality instead of just making things look pretty. The vibe inside was cozy and relaxed, which made it easy to slow down for a bit and enjoy everything. It's definitely the kind of place I'd come back to whenever I want good pastries and coffee without going somewhere overly trendy or complicated. read more

Before going back to Vegas on a Saturday morning, my husband and I decided to stop by Yamazaki Bakery in LA! Located in the Japanese Village Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, Yamazaki Bakery is one of the many popular destinations for people who are interested in trying Japanese style baked products and snack foods. The legacy of this bakery in the LA area represents an intersection of traditional Japanese baked products and LA style food preferences! Some of their menu items include limited to soft bread loaves, sweet pastries, as well as savory steamed buns. It is also one of the many places you can stop at while shopping or dining at the many other shops and restaurants in Little Tokyo. The menu at Yamazaki Bakery is one that is most notable! There are a variety of baked goods available at Yamazaki (e.g., the green tea roll cake and the strawberry cream roll), there are also other classic options like (e.g., cream puffs, matcha cream puffs) in addition to the some other unique options at Yamazaki (i.e., the curry filled bun, the nikuman steamed buns, and the jalapeno cheese dog). In addition to these traditional options, the light fare offered by the bakery (e.g., the fruit cream sandwich) provides a viable alternative as well! There is a second location in South San Pedro Street with similar lineup of fresh breads and treats. While we visited Yamazaki Bakery, we ended up getting the following Apple Cheesecake Baked Cheesecake Curry Bun The apple cheesecake and the baked cheesecake tasted very similar. There was a lemon base to both cheesecakes. The Apple did have some apple flavoring in it though, but I felt the lemon was the highlight flavor of the cheesecake. Our favorite was the curry bun! It was packed with flavor. There are some tables you can sit at in the Japanese Village Plaza. Luckily it wasn't busy early Saturday morning! The service at Yamazaki Bakery was fantastic!! read more

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I come here often for the steamed buns! They're so fluffy and don't skimp on the filling. There's definitely been times it's a little too steamed lol, like really wet and flat? Thankfully that is rare! I purchased the matcha latte and unfortunately it is too sweet. I believe they use a sweetened matcha powder. Their pastries are also fresh and affordable. Staff are polite and work quickly. lots of seating outside available read more

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Fast service, efficient layout, delicious food. Go get you a snack and walk around to enjoy Little Tokyo read more

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I love the variety of options here. The desserts are great. The doggie pastry is adorable. The cake slices are filling and there's a few choices. They have great steam buns. It's a small location but a must try when in the area. read more

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Yamazaki Bakery serves food and drinks inside of their bakery. They also have a small stand near the exit where they just serve buns. The line moves quickly, but this is a very popular spot in the Little Tokyo plaza area. We ordered an iced hojicha latte and nikuman. I like that you can buy little bites from so many different places in this area and walk around and eat, rather than just going to one spot. The hojicha latte was good and refreshing. The nikuman was tasty, but the filling was not my favorite. It was very liquidy on the inside and not as firm as I would typically expect. It also had a lot of either leeks or green onions or some long green vegetable. The texture was a little strange, but it was still enjoyable. read more

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It's been a few years since I've been here. Excellent customer service from the staff, pastries are fresh and good. They accept cash or cards. Cool little bakery. Prices are moderate. read more

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What a selection of delicious treats and breads. Freshly made and full of flavor. Moderate pricing. Helpful service. I tried the strawberry tart - delicious! Fresh strawberries. Lite and filling to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more

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This place came in handy while I was in DTLA before I was heading to meet friends for Happy Hour in West Covina. It's a tiny shop but had some nice cakes, pastries and breads. I bought a slice of the mocha cake for my friends Bday as a surprise and she loved it! *Meter parking only *Located in a little shopping area read more

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If you're in Little Tokyo, make sure to stop by for a nikuman (pork bun). They come out super soft and hot, very inexpensive yet filling. Love Yamazaki Bakery! read more

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I love coming here ! They always have good little things to snack on or have really yummy desserts. Even if you just want an ice cream they have it! I really like their drinks & the service is really fast. From savory to sweet they have it! It's really a line to enter order and exit, can't really linger in there to long especially when the line is forming behind you. Cute little bakery that I'd recommend. read more

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用微笑化解生活中的挑戰，成就更好的自己～ 每次到小東京來，都會經過這一家麵包冰淇淋店，就是每次都吃太飽了，真的吃不下去，這次特別來試試他的冰淇淋，結果還不錯，雖然沒有說讓我覺得像百分之百只有牛奶的味道，但還不會太甜，他家的麵包也還不錯，之前我吃過，路過了別忘了來試試喔 read more

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My trip to Little Tokyo wouldn't be complete without picking something up from Yamazaki Bakery. This bakery is located right in the Japanese Village Plaza Mall. The bakery offers an assortment of Japanese-style breads, desserts and drinks. It is quite small there so it tends to get crowded quickly, but the service is quick! If you're looking for something hot to eat, they offer several steamed buns. The Curry Man and Niku Man are my personal favorites. I really enjoy the variety of items they have and there's something for everyone's tastes. I always find myself grabbing something to eat while I'm there and several items for home. There are also chairs available outside the bakery to sit down and enjoy your baked goods. Yamazaki Bakery is a must-go when stopping by Little Tokyo! read more

This place typically has a loooong line, especially in the morning! I'd say it's worth the wait, I always get various items when doing a review to see what the quality is across the board. Across the board the items I tried were outstanding! I had a curry donut toooo but it didn't make it to the photoshoot. Definitely unique, and I highly recommend it. read more

Yamazaki Bakery - Mini dog, chocolate cake, and tres leche - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was strolling in the plaza and saw this huge line at this bakery. We wanted to get in on that and see what's good about them. After abit of a wait, entered the shop (long and narrow space) and grab a drink. We looked at their limited menu and the popular item seem to be their large steamed buns. Looks interesting but we decided against the buns because we were planning on saving appetite for dinner later. Even tho there is a long line, it was organized and moves fast. Enter one way and continue in a single line through the shop and exit the back door so that there is only one flow for traffic. Made it easier and efficient. All items on display looks so pretty and tasty. I really wish I should had grab a bun. I did get a drink to hydrate from all that walking. Was refreshing. read more

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Located in central ish area of Tokyo town in dtla. Small cart stand outside the bakery. Smelled good, prices were very reasonable. Lady who helped us with our order, was kind and helped us choose which get.it was soft and fluffy and a decent amount of pork and veggies. read more

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Whenever we're in Japantown, I've always passed by this bakery but never gone in because of the long line. This time there was no line so I popped my head in to see what they had to offer. This is not a fancy bakery by all means. You go in, order and make your way out. We ended up getting a loaf of their Superior Bread which is basically Hokkaido milk bread. My daughter enjoyed this the next day for breakfast and she said it was delicious and very soft. I was also intrigued to see that they have croissant cubes so I ended up getting that too. It was filled with cream and red bean. I should've got another one! We'll definitely return to try their other goodies when we're back in the area. read more

Yamazaki Bakery - Cube croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in little Tokyo and was passing by the little stand outside selling the steam buns and I got the pizza one and it was fire I wish i would've gotten a few more will definitely get more when I go back read more

Stopped by tonight for some hot steam buns and they were delish! I've tried almost all the flavors they are are each unique. I especially love how the bread of the bun literally melts in your mouth... so good! My personal favorites are the pizza-man and the curry bun. A good go to if the line is short, for a quick bite. read more

The curry and Taco bun are pretty good the bun is a little on the sweeter side then I like. The wait time was long.

Steamed buns smelled good. I ordered one each of the An Man (sweet red beans), Niku Man (pork & veggie), Pizza Man (pepperoni & corn), and Taco Man (beef & veggie). The An Man was overly sweet. There are breads and cakes sold. Service was quick. A quaint bakery, there are no tables or chairs for dining in. 2.5 stars generous 3. read more

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Just wrapped up the summit down the street and needed a quick bite. Conveniently located next to parking garage. There was a short line, so that was my sign it was good. Lots of choices but settled for a savory steam bun, sweet baked bun and a cream puff. Cashier was very nice. Indoor space was snug, but lots to choose from bakery items and drinks. Few tables outside to enjoy your goods. The steam bun was hot, savory and delicious. The cream puff was chewy, cream was more of a custard like texture. Not my favorite. The baked sweet bun was a lot denser than expected, but the Yuzu cream filling was tasty. read more

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We were walking around Little Tokyo & I got hungry so I was looking for a bakery nearby that had something small that would hold me for dinner. I got a melon bun & coffee bun. The coffee bun was a bit dry so it probably would have been better with a beverage. I did like the melon bun though. It was chewy and had more texture with a delicate flavor. read more

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Took the kids to Little Tokyo for the first time and stumbled upon the legendary Yamazaki Bakery. There was a line out the door, and since I refuse to be the one who's not in on the hype, I jumped in and ordered one of everything. My favorite? The chicken curry bun - it was piping hot and delicious, like a cozy hug for your taste buds. But, pro tip: these buns are best eaten right away. I took some home, and they definitely lost a little magic in transit. Would I wait in line again? Probably. Was it worth it? Yeah. Was I doing cartwheels? Not quite, but I'd definitely give it another shot. But next time, I expect to be doing some major somersaults. Get the chicken curry bun! read more

Niku Bun: filling very runny. Wasn't into that tbh. Bun itself was very soft, which I liked French toast: nice sweetness but pretty much no flavor. Soft bread with the glazed part slightly textured. Overall I wouldn't expect this to be amazing cus it's serving all the traffic in the shopping center. If you're hungry and down for a snack, okay cool but it's not meant to knock your socks off. read more

What happened!!!? So i used to visit Yamazaki every time I went to tamsui in Taiwan. The pastries would be delicious and tasty during a walk by the beach. I thought little tokyo would be the same. I bought the best seller, cheesecake loaf and it was dry i expected moisture and deliciousness. Cashier was friendly, service was great! Store is smaller and gets packed quickly. read more

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It's a small shop, kinda cramped, but that's the vibe...like you're supposed to stand in line, order, get your stuff & go. It's fine. The customer service is friendly and efficient. I've decided this is my favorite place to get a Matcha Latte. It's creamy and sweet, not bitter at all...and perfect for someone like me who enjoys sweet drinks. I pair it with the Curry Bao--fluffy, pillowy with the yummy filling. Okay, it's pretty much the perfect little breakfast when I'm in this area. Find a bench in the plaza and enjoy the atmosphere of Little Tokyo LA. If you have more of a sweet tooth, I suggest the Red Bean Bao. That's delicious too. read more

Yamazaki Bakery - Pretty light green Matcha Latte...and delicious curry bao. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They're located in the Japanese Village Plaza Mall. The venue is small with seating outdoors. I have to admit, I haven't tried everything. What I tend to go there for are the steam buns. They are fluffy buns of yummy goodness, flavorful and also very filling. I would suggest eating them right away. They are best when they're fluffy and hot. I eat them hot/warm/tepid but the best is when they're hot. The cost is about $3 & change. I've had their pastries but wasn't overly impressed. In my experience, there's only ever a line during the heart of lunch time, but after that you're good. The staff has always been nice and patient. The public lot associated with the plaza mall (on S. Central Ave) will validate your parking. As always, I end with, "will I return?" For those Steamed Buns? Yup, again and again! read more

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I got the last yuzu cream bun (around 1pm on Saturday). No lines when I went. The bread itself was good although I don't think the yuzu complemented the bread or cream well. Probably just personal preference. read more

So good I enjoyed that there is a flow to this bakery where you can enter and look through all the items as you walk so that people can check out easier. Steam buns are delicious read more

A nice place to grab a small bite in little Tokyo. Situated in the middle of the Japanese village, they got a variety of yummy steamed bun. Tried the curry steamed bun. Big and yummy. With less than $4 each, a great time for a quick bite! read more

We want to support local businesses!!!! They are always friendly and the bread is very nostalgic. Try the pizza man it is so soft and delicious. read more

Little Tokyo essential food destination. It's a small joint serving out savory and sweet goodies well into the night. Also, open early for locals looking for sustenance. The move here is definitely the savory, meat filled steamed buns, served piping hot for $3.50 (2024). 2 of these are a meal in itself. 4 stars. read more

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Delicious bakery located right at the center of Japanese Village Plaza, perfect for a snack stop while hanging out in Little Tokyo. They make really good savory baked items, my favorites are the Curry Donut, Niku Man (Pork & Vegetables) Steamed Bun, the Hotdog Bread, and Garlic Toast. read more

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A true Japanese bakery. I had a nikuman and it brought me right back to my childhood in Japan. nostalgia.. warm and big fillings. I almost went back to get a second one but stopped myself. read more

Good bakery items. The tres leches was perfect, I ended up going back the next day for another. read more

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Best iced matcha in town. Also love the strawberry tart, baked cheese cake, and croquettes. Small shop with no seating indoors, more like a stop and go place. Service is great and pretty fast, even though there's usually a line out the door. read more

Yamazaki Bakery - Matcha latte; baked cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very fresh and good pastries. They also did parking validation for any purchases over $10, so that was a big help. read more

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Trust me on this and listen closely. Normally when you go to an ethnic eatery, you order the food that is associated with that particular culture and not the other stuff on the menu. Wrong. I know this is gonna sound wacky, but you need to get you a "taco-man." Taco Man is a delicious blend of the soft, heavenly boa bun bread but as a food-pocket-sandwich which encapsulates a Bulgogi-like blend of sautéed onions, beef and spices. It has a Mexican cuisine themed name, Korean flavors inside, and served in a type of bread reminiscent of Chinese dining - this is truly an international dish. Sold For a meager $3.50, get three for you and an additional three for the Mrs. The strawberry croissant is also delicious, flaky, and creamy all at the same time. I think I just love Japanese bakeries, plain and simple. I did also enjoy the Japanese chicken curry bow pocket as well. Also called a Curry man, but it takes second place to the taco man. read more

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