Hamada-Ya Bakery
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Hamada-Ya Bakery is listed on FindALoco in Irvine, CA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Bakery.
Nestled inside the bustling Mitsuwa Marketplace at 14230 Culver Dr, Hamada-Ya Bakery is a cherished destination for those seeking authentic Japanese-style baked goods in Irvine, CA. This beloved bakery offers a delightful escape into the world of meticulously crafted breads, pastries, and desserts, earning a loyal following and a strong 4.4-star rating from its patrons. The atmosphere is one of focused craftsmanship, where the aroma of freshly baked dough and sweet fillings creates an irresistible welcome for shoppers and dedicated food lovers alike.
Visitors consistently praise the bakery's dedication to quality and flavor. Among the most celebrated items are the cream pan, described as having a buttery bread enveloping a rich, creamy custard filling made with care. The cheesecake selections also receive high acclaim, with the Strawberry Cheesecake Danish often highlighted as an absolute must-try by customers. For those with a savory preference, the Spicy Curry Donut is noted for its surprisingly authentic heat, offering a unique and satisfying experience. Other popular choices include the light, sugary melon pan, the soft and fluffy shokupan (Japanese milk bread), and the refreshing iced kinako milk tea.
Whether you're planning a special breakfast, looking for a sweet afternoon treat, or searching for a perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee, Hamada-Ya has something to please. It is an excellent spot for families, couples on a casual date, or anyone exploring the diverse culinary offerings of Mitsuwa Marketplace. The bakery's location makes it a convenient stop during a grocery run or a dedicated trip for its specific specialties.
Hamada-Ya Bakery operates with consistent hours, welcoming guests every day of the week from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This reliable schedule allows for both early-morning visits and evening stops. While one reviewer noted a less-than-ideal experience with the soft serve, the overwhelming consensus points to the bakery's strengths in its traditional pastries and breads. It stands as a testament to the quality and comfort found in well-executed Japanese baking traditions, right here in Southern California.
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Sign in to reviewI ordered two cream pans and let me say it doesn't disappoint. So if you love creamy custard filling folded into buttery bread that is made with TLC, then Hamada-Ya Bakery is the place to go. Now let's say you eat one and save the other for the next day, I suggest refrigerating it. Then when you want to eat it take it out of the fridge and let it sit until it's room temperature. Your taste buds are going to be very happy you did. 😉
Absolutely magnificent cheesecake. I am not even joking when I say I have eaten at least one slice per night for the last 3 weeks. At LEAST. I have gained 7 pounds. Worth it. Cheers.
Stopped by to pick up a melon pan and a loaf of shokupan, but also was curious about the iced kinako milk tea. Melon pan was surprisingly pleasant. The crust had a light crisp and sprinkled with granulated sugar. It's no melon pan from Asakusa's Kagetsudo, but it'll do! I got a full flavor of kinako my first few sips. However, as I got to the bottom, I could see undissolved sugar and kinako powder at the bottom. So execution was lacking. Finally, the shokupan was soft and fluffy. Can't complain as it made for a killer tamago sando!
Top picks: Strawberry Cheesecake Danish & Spicy Curry Donut. An absolute must whenever I'm here. My boyfriend loves their strawberry cheesecake Danish pastries, but my recent favorites have been the Almond Danish and spicy curry donut. The curry packs some heat, which was surprising because I feel most "spicy" Japanese dishes are relatively mild for my taste buds. Other items that I like, but haven't had a ton of repeats have been the custard pudding, bavarian chocolate, mixed fruit tart and red bean cream bun. It's not because they weren't good, but I had my eyes on the strawberry danishes. They always sell out if you come later in the day. However, I think I may try to venture out of my norm on my next visit.
I saw on Yelp that this place had green tea soft serve, so I was excited. Have to say I was pretty disappointed. I got the green tea and vanilla mixed soft serve, which I do have to say was rather cheap, but not the best quality. The soft serve was really icy and not like that creamy soft serve texture that you can get at other places. One nice thing was that they put Cinnamon Toast Crunch at the bottom of the soft serve, which actually worked really well with the ice cream. Will definitely be keeping this in mind when I get ice cream now. However, the overall quality was not that good. I didn't get any of their pastries, but some did look good. May come back to try them out, but their soft serve doesn't really deserve this much praise.
