Jessica B.
Yelp
Heard great things about this bakery that originated in Taiwan and happy to have one the first east coast location in the US! My family friends on the west Coast always talk about this place so I'm excited to finally try!
Came at 8:20 AM for their grand opening at 9:00 AM and made it as one of the first 85 customers on line to get a free T-shirt. The Tangram mall was not completely opened yet, but the security guards were accommodating and allowed us to wait inside along the walls until 9 AM so we weren't outside in the cold. Once I reached the opening of the bakery, I got a tray to pick up some baked goods! The line was moving at a good pace, enough time for me to analyze the shelf I was at and grab what I like and then move on to the next. The first shelf on the left had all their most popular options including marble Taro, milk pudding, and garlic cheese which I got. As I was moving along the line, employees were constantly bringing out fresh bread while announcing "FRESH BREAD" out loud. Very enthusiastic and the bread were all indeed toasty.
In the middle shelf, acting as a line separator, were egg tarts, berry tarts, mochi tarts, Hokkaido cheese tarts, and cake rolls. I got a set of egg tarts (they come in 2!) and they were very fresh and delicious. They also sell pineapple cakes and nougats which I'm excited to try.
Before the cash register is a fridge full of sandwiches and drinks in bottles. I would like to try the pesto chicken sandwich hot and the Thai iced tea bottles one day. Then after the fridge with cold cuts and drinks, is a fridge full of cakes. I got the mango creme brulee and strawberry deluxe. Both are very light and not that sweet, with an interesting layer of pudding in between.
There were 3 cash registers open with assistants in the back helping with packing so the lines moved quick! Unfortunately, they do not accept American Express which is the only credit card I carry. But thankfully, I had exactly $30 cash on me. For grand opening, I got a free mug with $20+ purchase and a tote bag with any purchase. Additionally, I got a free drink by downloading their app. The sea Salt Jasmine Green Tea is delicious! Not a coffee gal, but they are known for their coffee too!
Then, when I exited the bakery, I got to play a game by showing my receipt for more free swag. The options included a free coffee voucher, free bakery item voucher, metal straw, and a bucket hat.
All the employees are so friendly and the place is pretty spacious with a sit down area upstairs. Would love to come check it out next time when it's not as busy!