Cafe Knotted

IT'S AMAZING!! I never usually write reviews, but it's so yummy! I really recommend this place! I got the strawberry and cream and it's ⭐️amazing⭐️ Donuts are nice and fluffy and not covered in oil like any other donuts! And the cream with the jam is yummy! Strawberry matcha is the best! It has the perfect amount of strawberry, and it's so fresh and flavorful. The place itself is an adorable lil cafe, but the line may get long, but so worth it. Plz come before 2 pm because they may run out of donuts by that time.

Famous Donuts from Korea, heard the line was crazy during the opening weeks, passed by today and see very few people towards end of day hours, not many options left, but still would give it a try. Strawberry Crème is Asian standard, no too sweet, and the cream is good, donut body is good, but not outstanding. Chocolate is ok, a bit thick best pair with a milk based drink. Matcha is just ok too, very strong but on the bitter side, could be smoother. Overall staff was friendly century city mall is as usual my favorite. I think the donuts are good, still could give it a try.

We had visited the mall about 2 weeks prior to trying it because the line was so long the first time we saw it. This time we were among the first customers in line on a Sunday, we had lined up about 15 minutes before opening. We tried several flavors: the Strawberry Milk Cream, Dubai Chocolate and Raspberry- all were good- not too sweet. The only criticism I had was that because it's a cafe and we were with a couple of younger kids, it would have been good to have a few more drink options. Overall it was a yummy experience.

Donuts ended up being too sweet even though their slogan says not too sweet. I wish they didn't add the extra custard cream to the donuts already. The whipped milk would've been perfect without the extra custard cream. The corn latte didn't taste much of corn and more of coffee which is ok. We drove over here to try it, it was not worth the drive but maybe if you're already at the mall

You hear the buzz, you see the reels of the hour long lines, curiosity just yanks you in. Cafe Knotted was the donut spot everyone was talking about, supposedly slinging the best Korean donuts in town, selling out in hours. I figured, gotta try these at their peak, right? So, I was there practically when the doors opened. Let me tell you, I walked in ready for that "hot and fresh" donut nirvana everyone describes - you know, light, airy, practically floating. I had my pick of the litter, everything looking perfect. But man, what I anticipated and what I got were totally different. That dream of biting into a fluffy cloud? Yeah, that deflated pretty quick. Instead of pillowy goodness, these donuts were just.. rough. We're talking stale, with a capital S. The texture was tough all the way through, and honestly, kinda dry. Not exactly the melt-in-your-mouth dough I was hoping for, especially since other folks rave about them being so fluffy. It made me wonder if l'd gotten yesterday's leftovers, though showing up that early makes that seem unlikely. I had the Fresh Strawberry Cream, Dubai Chocolate, and Banana donuts. It takes quite a bit of force to tear apart the donut, almost like an English muffin. So maybe I caught them on a really off day. Or maybe this particular style of denser, drier donut just isn't my thing, and I'm the odd one out. But based on my trip, l'd be hard-pressed to recommend Cafe Knotted, especially with all the hype. Two stars because the idea is there and the storefront and display is beautiful. The execution, at least for me, was a real letdown compared to what I was expecting. I wouldn't be rushing back.

Best doughnuts I have ever had. Almost not fair to compare to regular doughnuts. Flavours were strong, nothing tasted artificial or sugary. Doughnut was light and fluffy, not oily, milk cream was great. Tiramisu was the weakest and strawberry was the best.

Tasted a little too doughy. The fillings was a bit on the sweeter side, wasn't expecting it to be since it states their donuts are not too sweet. It's good for an afternoon snack.

I’ve been waiting for Knotted Donuts ever since I left Korea, and I rushed over the moment I heard they finally opened here. Every single item on the menu was absolutely delicious!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 I had the corn cream latte and my friend got the Knotted fog latte. Both were incredible. The cream was on another level♥️ I heard they’re planning to open a new location in the Arts District, and I’m already so excited for it!

First off, Ummm... like the cutest packaging EVER?!!! The colors + the face with the lil tongue sticking out :p I had heard about this cafe and their donuts being popular in Korea, so I had always wanted to try. I didn't realize they had opened one in LA and I found out as I was browsing Westfield, so I was like "I MUST TRY", especially since I don't know when I'd come back again as I live like over an hour away :,) I honestly thought the store would be larger, but it was like a little booth in the middle with outdoor seating. It is a bit confining inside the cafe as it's quite narrow, and basically one way in, one way out. It's still cute though with the black and white accent outside and the pastel yellow/pink accents inside! I went in closer to closing time, so they were sold out of a few of the flavors I wanted, but I got to try two of their signature flavors - milk cream and matcha. I don't like milk, and I don't really like cream (and these donuts are FILLED with them), but the worker said it was popular so I just decided to try it. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought as the cream was thicker than I expected (almost like the texture of ice-cream) and not too sweet (I usually like my desserts minimal sweetness). Personally, I enjoyed the matcha one more though, as I LOVE anything matcha, but I just thought the bitterness of it balanced well with the sweetness of the donut. The dough itself is fluffy and chewy. I think they also intentionally keep the donuts kinda cold too so the cream can maintain its texture. I think since I went near closing though, the donuts didn't taste as fresh (kinda dry) :( Honestly, Sidecar Donuts still win for me, but I still think Knotted donuts have their own charm, especially if you like cream-filled donuts :) I can't speak for their drinks though, which look so good, but hopefully I can try next time around.

Café Knotted is as beautiful as it is delicious, a little taste of Seoul right in Westfield Century City. The donuts are impossibly soft and airy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Fresh Milk Cream is a must-try, simple, pillowy perfection, and the earl grey and tiramisu flavors are standouts for their rich, nuanced fillings. Their cream-top lattes (especially the strawberry matcha and tiramisu) are indulgent in the best way. The only reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars? The line can be long, and by the time you get to the front, some of the popular flavors are often sold out. That said, the staff is friendly, the presentation is gorgeous, and when you do get your first bite, it's absolutely worth the wait. If you're in the mall and craving something sweet that's not your average donut, Café Knotted should be at the top of your list.

Cafe Knotted is a welcoming and cute establishment. Walking in, you can smell the sweet cream and see its outlay of donuts. I tried the earl grey and strawberry cream donut (~$8). The earl grey was around 3/4 the size of the strawberry cream, which was the size of my palm. The donut is very different from the classic American, in which the donuts are like buns sandwiching the classic milk cream, topped with generous powdered sugar. The cream had reminded me of the treats I had in Japan, assuring its high quality milk used. It is not too sweet, but I wish the strawberry had more pieces. Earl grey flavor was strong and perfectly balanced with the milk cream. Reminded me of a London Fog.

No wait/line anymore for these donuts. It's a small shot located on the 3rd floor of the mall. I ordered the original cream, strawberry matcha, and earl grey. Overall, the cream isn't overly sweet but the donut itself was denser than expected. It's a bit overhyped in my opinion! I don't think I would get it again but it was fun to try!

Ok... updating my review to 5 stars for their strawberry creme donut and choco cookie. Between these two items and the matcha donut I got last time definitely worth checking out. Not too sweet, great flavor on the creme and a great dessert or snack. And yes while I've been to the one in Seoul I totally appreciate the goodness of these on their own! Also I got a chocolate chip cookie and it's delicious. Perfect blend of chewy and crunchy with choco chips throughout. Love the fast service and kawaii atmosphere too!

Here are my subjective ratings: * Classic Milk (3/5): It's that "not too sweet" style that Asians usually like. I thought it was good, but personally, I prefer my desserts a bit sweeter. * Dubai Chocolate (unrated): I was told this was their most popular cream donut, so I tried it. Honestly, I found it underwhelming -- but I'm not really a chocolate fan, so I'll leave this unrated for you to decide. * Cream Corn (5/5): Wow, this was my favorite! It was really sweet with a strong corn flavor. I'd definitely get this again.

Finally got to try Cafe Knotted - all the other times we've been there in the late afternoon they've already been sold out of pastries, but today we made it around noon and they had plenty left. Personally, this is not my favorite style of donut. I found the donuts to be a little too bready, though they were nice and soft. We tried the strawberry cream donut (which is more like an enormous amount of cream with a few very thin slices of perfect strawberries sandwiched by two donut halves), the Earl Grey donut (the filling had good flavor, but again, not a fan of the donut portion), and the Dubai chocolate donut. The latter was my favorite of the three because the crunchiness of the filling and the chocolate shell provided a nice contrast to the soft donut, and the pistachio flavor was on point. Overall, it was good. I wouldn't go out of my way to have it again because Holey Grail and Sidecar are more my speed when it comes to donuts, but you should give it a try and decide for yourself.

Really Tasty flavors!! Location: 2nd Level at Century City Mall, across from Container Store. Seating: Has a small outdoor seating area for eat in and small kiosk. Food: my first time here so got 4 different donuts to try. Donut: the donut itself is very similar to Italian Bomboloni or Malasada. Open face milk donuts, sandwich style: fluffy, fresh cream with fruit. Texture and flavor are very similar to Japanese Fruit Sando, light, not overly sweet and very tasty. The seasonal strawberry lemon milk is the best (fresh strawberry cream with lemon curd and fruit), just the right amount of sweet tart. Custard Donuts: these are very similar to traditional filled custard donuts, except for Asian custard flavors. The Lemon Curd tastes like real lemon juice was used and refreshingly tart. The earl grey custard tastes like it was infused with real tea. Both were very good. Overall, the open face milk donut sandwiches were tastier and less sweet. The best of the 4 was the strawberry milk donut. Will definitely be back.

DONUT sleep on checking out @cafeknotted in @westfieldcenturycity ! This insanely popular donut shop from Korea features Korean style sweet treats such as lattes, matcha, donuts and cookies that are 100% worth the hype. Their signature donuts contain the most fragrant cream fillings, which come in unique flavors such as earl grey, tiramisu, matcha, banana, and strawberries and cream. Their freshly baked cookies and unique, Korean-style cream top matcha and coffee lattes crafted from @stereoscopecoffee beans are also a must order in my book. Service was also very helpful and nice when picking flavors for their donuts and drinks, and I love how there are also a few tables outside to sit and enjoy the food. Featured here: strawberries and cream, earl grey, matcha, Dubai chocolate, tiramisu donuts chocolate, white chocolate macadamia, matcha cookies strawberry matcha latte corn latte

I been wanting to try this place ever since they opened up. It's a small spot in Westfield century city second floor. And from seeing and hearing things from social media. It's a dessert spot originally from Korea. Known for their fluffy donuts/creme puffs that's sweet but not overly sweet. The amount of goodness in each and every bite. As the place isn't that big, it could get crowded inside while ordering. They did have a good selection of the donuts. You basically want to try them all. I picked up the classic original milk cream, and the raspberries filled. The first bite was amazing, soft and fluffy and the creme was perfect. Known to not be overly sweet but perfect. Both was excellent and worth ever bites. The fluffy of the dough made and then paired with each flavor of filling, just took it over the top. It's totally worth it and it's worth all the hype.

Cute shop in the Century City mall! The line wasn't too bad, and I went on a Sunday afternoon. My total came out to $20 (2 donuts, 1 cookie, 1 matcha latte). I think the price was reasonable and I'd definitely come back if I visit this mall again. Staff are friendly too. Donuts (5/5) - Super fluffy bread with cream that's not overly sweet. It looks like a lot of cream, but it's actually the perfect amount. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie (3/5) - Has a subtle kick of spice at the end. The chocolate flavor is strong, and the texture is chewy and soft. I wasn't a huge fan of the spice, but that's preference. They have other cookie flavors too :) Matcha Latte (3/5) - Nothing super special, but tasty nonetheless. I thought it paired well with the donuts.

What a cute place!!! We were waiting for our movie at AMC and what was right here? This lovely donut shop. The concept is inviting. You are just drawn in by the adorable wad of this small shop with an enticing array of filled donuts. I chose a Dubai chocolate which was just divine. One friend got a strawberries and cream and the other loved the lemon. We all got drinks. Matcha for me. It is impressive how many things they have on the menu for such a small shop. The staff were wonderful and they were flat out busy. Their helpfulness and positivity never dipped. We all noticed instantly that the treats were delicious and not overly sweet- Euro style. This was refreshing - no sugar crash and we felt like we just had the most lovely experience. I highly recommend this treat in the Century City mall.

Great friendly service, very efficient even when the place is crowded. It's a simple donut shop with a few beverage options (like matcha!) Donuts are quite good, and surprisingly, not overly sweet which is a huge plus! Place is located in the mal, and had a few tables to sit at outside. It's a cute little donut shop. Can't say it's very unique or a must-try but if you like donuts with smooth filling (that are not overly sweet), this is a good place to try!

Located in the century city mall upstairs not too far from the food court. This cute little dessert spot has really good options. I'm definitely a fan of the original milk cream and the banana cream (reminds me of banana pudding), I visited this place on a Monday afternoon, there was no wait. Service was fast and everyone was very nice and attentive. If you park at the mall, the first hour is free.

Yummy tiramisu latte, loved it. Thankfully came late afternoon Saturday so not much of a line. Cute, clean, and welcoming environment. Ordered the strawberry cream donut and it was light and delicious. Fairly priced. Will return.

What We Ordered: -Dubai Chocolate Donut -Strawberry Donut What a disappointment! I heard good things about this place online, but it did not live up to the hype. The service was very helpful and patient and offered several recommendations. Ultimately, I wouldn't come back as the donuts were nothing to write home about. I rather go to SideCar or another donut shop. I only got the Dubai Chocolate Donut because I hear that's trendy these days. I'm not locked in with all these trends. It was okay. Not my cup of tea personally. Wife didn't like it either, but she doesn't like anything sweet. She's not the right person to ask on this subject. The Strawberry Donut was okay. My son absolutely devoured that thing, but kids eat anything sweet. To be fair, this donut wasn't as sweet as the Dubai Chocolate Donut as it was more fluffy and airy like. I'm a big donut guy, but I wouldn't be in a rush to come back here anytime soon. I would say skip Cafe Knotted as it was a big swing and a miss.

This is one of my most anticipated places to get a seeet in LA and I'm happy to say that I was overwhelmed with excitement actually trying it. I came here ready for The donuts of course, and decided to try one of the coffees as well. I got both the lemon curd and the fresh milk cream donut. The lemon was nice and bright, really good lemon flavor that wasn't overpowering. The milk cream was not overly sweet, not too soft. The latte was by far one of the best cream based lattes I've had in LA period. The flavor is strong with a nice nutty flavor and it's was super cold which of course is the best. Service was fast, since it's just donuts mainly. I couldn't really say the place is super pretty or anything special seeing how it's inside a mall. Definitely come here if you're in town.

I had their strawberry milk cream, chocolate milk cream, and a vanilla custard donuts. The donuts were aesthetically pleasing and decently sized. The first thing I noticed was the large amount of cream. I thought it would be too sweet and heavy. However, the cream was just slightly sweet and it was very light. The donuts live up to their website description of "Light. Fluffy. Not too sweet." My favorite was the chocolate milk cream. The small cafe has no indoor seating, but has several tables outside. I appreciated them putting a donut holder in the small box they provided so that the donuts wouldn't move around. Overall, the donuts were good, but it's not something I would go out of my way for.

After a long time of debating whether or not to wait several minutes in line, I was able to finally try Café knotted with a low wait time on a Sat. morning. After being told by many people of how hype this place was and how delicious the pastries were, i had high expectations for this place. Listen up, these pastries are just ok at best, but I think this is one of those cases where it was too hyped. I got 4 different flavors and thought they were all mid. Nothing spectacular or mind blowing. The pastries are good, dont get me wrong, but they arent worth waiting an hr in line for. If there's a short line and you wanna try it out I definitely recommend trying it out. It's not one of those things where you need to wait a long time for. They do offer drinks as well which I see a lot of people getting but I only opted for the pastries this time. I'll try again if there's a short wait time the next time I visit Century City. Located inside Century City Mall on the top floor across from Chagee/The Container Store. Parking is free for 1 hr inside the parking garage for the mall.

I was surprised that the line wasn't as long. I bought Dubai chocolate, matcha, lemon, banana kick and the strawberry cream. I wasn't a huge fan of the Dubai chocolate. It was too much going on. But I loved all the other flavors. My favorite was the strawberry cream. The donut itself is a little chewy and the cream isn't too sweet, a very good combo. I also got a chocolate chip cookie and a cold brew. Both were very good. It's located on the second floor across from Zinque Cafe.

Walked by Cafe Knotted around noon on May 2nd 2025, saw there was a line, and realized I needed a better plan. Today, following my better plan, I got there at 9:50AM and was the first one in line when they opened at 10:00AM. I like cookies so I got an Oatmeal Raisin cookies. After getting the Oatmeal Raisin cookie I followed my plan and redeployed to the food court (called a Dining Terrace in Century City), found a table inside and out of the Sun and ate my cookie. It was a very good cookie. It was soft and chewy and didn't make a mess of crumbs since there weren't any crumbs.

This donut shop is located in a small standalone establishment, on the second floor of the shopping mall. It's very packed and disorganized inside, no clear signs of where the line starts, you likely experience people cutting your line without knowing. I've tried one of their signature donut, Strawberry Matcha, really mediocre taste, overpriced for the small size and its quality, not worth around $5 each.

FYI they're located next to the container store on the second floor of century city mall. We visited on a Saturday morning and were able to try the fresh strawberry milk cream and vanilla donuts without having to wait. The fresh cream donut was very mild in flavor--without the strawberry, it might have been a little too subtle for our taste. The vanilla donut had visible vanilla specks, but there was a slightly unusual aftertaste that didn't quite work for us. The donut itself was airy in appearance but leaned a bit dense and slightly dry; fortunately, the cream helped balance that out. While the flavors didn't quite come together for us, it was still an enjoyable visit and worth experiencing at least once.

Ignore the low-ish ratings, Cafe Knotted is freaking delicious. It is sweeter than most other Asian bakeries and maybe that's why some folks are giving it three stars? I've been already maybe three or four times now that there's not a huge line and it's not sold out immediately. My favorite is the stuffed donuts, but the donut sandwiches are good too. I've enjoyed everything I've tried - signature, strawberry cream, dubai chocolate, lemon, matcha, yum yum yum. Service is pretty quick, since they're just boxing your order. And there's seating outside.

Cafe Knotted, South Korea's most popular donut destination opened a shop in Westfield Century City. Not so much a donut, but more like a sandwich of cream, their seasonal Fresh Strawberry is fluffy and light. There's a jam version as well, which is supposed to be their signature. Others are more familiar, one filled with sweet-no-sour Lemon Curd custard and a Dubai Chocolate full of crunchy pistachio practically-pudding. The custard-filled ones are denser and sweeter, the cream sandwich-like donuts are more light. I'm honestly not a donut person, but I did enjoy these, and they are as memorable as they are unique.

I specifically came here for a matcha latte so I cannot speak on their donuts. They looked stunning and aesthetically pleasing but it was too early in the morning for me to be having some sugar overload. I got a matcha latte and it was probably my least favorite in all of LA. Matcha did not taste high quality and the cream top was salty- I was not expecting that. I would come back and try a donut when the line isn't bad!

"Delicious but not to sweet." Their motto fits them perfectly. Purchased 6 of their donuts to sample them with family and was not disappointed. Will I buy them when at the mall, yes. Will I drive out of my way to get them, no. Try the Dubai chocolate. It's a little more pricey than the others but worth it.

NOTE: Stopped by on 4/28/25. I'm fortunate enough to work close to the mall, so I never have to deal with the difficult parking situation there. If it weren't for that, I honestly don't know if I'd ever be writing this review. Cafe Knotted is a popular donut shop in Korea that has expanded here. It's interesting that they chose to open a small shop at the mall right by the Container Store and the newly opened tea shop, Chagee. I say interesting because it's small to the point where the donuts and cookies definitely aren't made on-location. And that does have an effect on the product. That being said, I think it's still worth trying if you're at the mall for some other reason, preferably during a time when it isn't busy (I came by on a weekday at like noon, so no line). I probably wouldn't recommend it otherwise. Here's a quick breakdown of what I tried: Strawberry cream donut - Whipped cream, sliced fresh strawberries, packed inside a sugary-lookin donut and put into a cute little cup. It's not too big, and despite the way it looks, not that sugary or overly sweet. Guess this place lives up to its slogan of being delicious but not too sweet. Unfortunately, that means that the whipped cream is a little flavorless, and is there more for the texture and to compliment the strawberries and the donut. I do wish it added just a bit more richness. Strawberries were fine - nothing to write home about nor to complain about. A little tartness goes a long way. The donut itself had a wonderfully addictive chew to it due to the way the dough was constructed. It is somewhat similar to the marble taro bread from 85 degrees. Again, not too sweet. I'd probably come back to try different flavors that don't involve whipped cream. Matcha white chocolate cookie - It felt like it was going to be hard (in a bad way), but it was surprisingly ever-so-slightly chewy near the middle. Crumbly outside, but that's just due to it sitting on the shelf for a while, I think. Matcha flavor was strong, but not overpowering. White chocolate chips didn't overwhelm things, either. Pretty delicious and I'd definitely come back for it! Miso toffee cookie - This one was a little heavier compared to the matcha cookie. Didn't really taste too much of the miso flavor, but the toffee bits were really good and the cookie definitely felt a little more buttery than the matcha one. I would split this with someone else. So in short, is this place good and worth trying? Yes. But is it worth waiting in a long line for? No, I don't think so. The service is quick and super friendly, but I can't imagine waiting in queue for these things. Especially as we approach summer. I think my biggest issue is that these aren't really made fresh. I think if they were, they'd taste a lot better. Especially the cookies!

It's good. It's not too sweet and if you like whipped cream you get plenty of it :) There are lots of flavors for those that don't want whipped cream donuts.

This place is so ridiculously mid. I got the strawberry milk cream donut, and like it was fine, but my taste buds were not blown away. The best parts of this donut were the pieces of strawberry, but they were super thin and not spread throughout the cream. Also, the cup is a horrible choice when eating this (do not get the cup!!!), and all the cream oozes out from the sides of the donut. My friends tried the banana kick and Dubai chocolate, which also weren't anything special. The miso toffee cookie I will recommend. It was really good and nice and soft and the flavors went well together. We didn't get any drinks because this place is right next to Chagee, so we went there instead. This place wasn't super busy when we went, but it is important to note that they don't make the donuts in house, so there are days when they sell out. The workers are really nice and got all of our sweets out super quick.

Tried Knotted at Century City and it was good! I got the Earl Grey and tiramisu donuts since I'm not a huge fan of super sweet flavors, and their "not too sweet" slogan actually holds up. Both were soft and had great flavor without being too sugary. They are a little pricey at around $6 each, but it makes sense for the location. I went on a Tuesday night and there was no line, which was a nice surprise! Service was minimal, but I still got my order quickly with no issues :) I'd get it again if I happened to be in the mall!

TLDR; really not worth trying, even more so if there is a wait. Donuts are extremely dry and definitely pricey. I got the strawberry cream and matcha donut + knotted matcha latte (has the cream top). I spent almost $20 for these 3 items. I'm not sure what type of matcha they are using but sadly it doesn't taste good in the drink or the donut. The donuts aren't very sweet which is the only thing I appreciated about it. It took me a while to find. It's located on the 2nd floor, near The Container Store. No indoor seating, a few seats outside.

New popular place at Century city mall! They've run out the last few times I tried to get before 3 pm. This time I came at 2:15 pm on Tuesday and they still had donuts left! There were 5 people in front of me and I was worried that they might sell out because people were buying a lot. The manager was very friendly when he took my order, which enhanced the experience. I tried the fresh strawberry milk cream donut. The donuts look very cute! The strawberries tasted fresh, but overall the donut was just okay. Nothing too special.

We waited in a long line to get some donuts! We tried strawberry, matcha and Dubai chocolate. The strawberry was great! Moist and delicious. The matcha was good fresh too and still good when we ate it a hours later. The Dubai one seemed a bit dry, perhaps better fresh.

I've been seeing Cafe Knotted's new LA location trending online for the past few weeks, so I was excited to make the trip and grab some donuts! My friend and I arrived around 1:45pm on Saturday, and we waited in-line to order for about 30 minutes. During this time, a staff member came out and informed everyone in-line that there was only Milk Cream Donuts left, which was much appreciated. The cafe capped it at 4 donuts per person. I recommend coming early because the donuts sell out quick! The cafe sells drinks, cookies, and pastries as well. The staff were friendly, and the storefront's cute, but small with limited outdoor seating and most customers did takeaway. I ordered only food this time, but I'd definitely visit again when the hype dies down to try their drinks and other donut flavors. The Milk Cream Donuts are visually appealing. The donut dough was light with a thin sugar coating. The milk cream was airy, creamy, and not too sweet. I froze the leftover donuts for later; I thawed them at room temperature for about 30 minutes, and they still tasted yummy, albeit a bit dry. Also, I got a Miso Toffee Cookie, which had a nice balance of sweet and salty flavors from the white chocolate and miso. I microwaved the cookie for about 10 seconds, making it perfectly chewy and pairing well with milk.

Came to cafe knotted after all the hype. First time we came in the afternoon and they were sold our of donuts. So we came a few mins before opening in the am and were first inline. Service was super friendly and the donuts very appealing visually. They are currently limiting 4 per person so we tried the creme with strawberry, matcha, tiramisu, and chocolate. The creme is nice, soft and not too sweet. The donut however reminded me of a sugar donut from yum yum donuts texture and taste wise. I was expecting something more fluffy and unique flavor profile.. I don't think i need to come back to try the other flavors.

Leaving a 2 star review here with a big caveat. I visited on opening day hoping to try the donuts. After waiting in line for 20 minutes, I was told they were sold out but had other pastries and cookies available. I was okay trying other things as I expected opening day to be busy. I ended up ordering about 7 cookies and 2 pastries with a Knotted Matcha Latte. The baked goods came out in about 5 minutes. The drink took another 30 minutes! I was patient and I was leaving without making any comments, but was called by name by one of the staff members. He apologized for my wait, took down my phone number, and said that they were going to make it up to me with a gift card. I thanked him as I thought this was such a nice gesture for the long wait. It's been a week and a half and I have yet to hear from them. I'm disappointed as I didn't get to try the donuts and feel like I was lied to just to make me feel better as I left. The Knotted Matcha was amazing - the bitterness of the matcha balanced perfectly with the sweet foam. The cookies and pan au chocolat were also great and I'd recommend them if they're sold out of donuts! I'd love to come back for another matcha and try the donuts, but I'm disappointed with my first experience.

Cafe Knotted is a stuffed donut shop from Korea, recently opened its first LA location at Westfield Century City. I stopped by over the weekend and was surprised to find no line. Unfortunately, they were already sold out of the strawberry matcha and Dubai chocolate flavors by the afternoon. I ended up trying the milk cream (their signature flavor) and the strawberry cream. The donuts were on the smaller side, and eating them out of a cup wasn't the most convenient. I preferred the milk cream. It was less sweet compared to the strawberry cream, which was a bit too sugary for my taste. The donut texture was light and airy, but overall, it didn't quite stand out enough for me to want to go back.

Giving it another shot and finally being able to join the hype trying their doughnuts! Despite being open until the evening, those having been here must know most times they're sold out of everything super early and typically there's long line to get one. The tagline of 'Not Too Sweet' surely suited the doughnuts as that's indeed how all of them turned. I tried Dubai Chocolate, Tiramisu, Matcha, Banana Kick, Fresh Strawberry Milk, and obviously their signature Milk Cream. I'd say enjoying it fresh would be best to get the best fluffy and moist texture. Probably unpopular opinion but I preferred the Dubai Chocolate which came with more flavors and extra texture from the crunchy knafeh over the classic Milk Cream one, which was tad bland for me. Tiramisu and Matcha were prolly my next two.

Cute spot on the 2nd floor of the mall. Came here to try one of the cream donuts and the strawberry one caught my eye. Came out to just shy of $5 for the one, but I'd say it was worth it to try. The donut was sweet, but not too sweet and tasted fresh. The cream was the best part though. It was fluffy and also fresh tasting. The strawberries were a nice touch, just wish there were more than just the three thin slices that show on the front.

We wandered upon this shop and wanted to try the raspberry donut. It's from Korea and it tasted really good.

I arrived at 6:18 AM for the Grand Opening of Cafe Knotted in the Westfield Century City. Cafe Knotted is a popular donut, pastry and drink place in South Korea. This is their first location in the U.S. For the first 100 customers received a free milk cream donut, a free donut of your choice and a free merchandise. And BOGO on their scrumptious cookies. I ordered a hot sugar free Matcha Latte. I ordered the Dubai Chocolate (free), Strawberry Cream and Banana Kick donuts. I got a gluten free chocolate chip and Miso Toffee cookies The donuts were not too sweet. Light and fluffy. The cookies were thick chewy and soft. At the time of this review, I tasted the original milk cream and Dubai chocolate donuts. The milk cream donut was my favorite. The Matcha Latte was smooth and not bitter. DJ's rating: 4.65/5.00 Would I come back? Yes. BTW, if you plan to spend more than 1 hour at the Westfield Century City, try to find street parking. I parked on Beverly Glen which was a quarter mile from the Westfield Century City.

For a GRAND OPENING, I don't think Cafe Knotted was fully understanding or appreciative of those waiting in line for hours. I fell for the hype and waited just over 3 hours in line. A GRAND OPENING that provided ZERO samples. People, myself included, had been waiting in line for hours. The idea that Cafe Knotted thought about those waiting in line would've have been a nice touch of customer service, but that was clearly not a thought. I feel like this was a nightmare. On top of this, I paid $18 for parking. In total, 3+ hours waiting in line, $18 parking, $40+ for 5 donuts + 2 coffee drinks... I gave them 3 stars for their drinks and the donuts were a 7/10. If I so happen to be in the mall and looking to get a donut, I wouldn't mind coming to this place. But I wouldn't wait any longer than 5 min. for a donut.

I visited Cafe Knotted after finding out they opened a location in LA! I'd been wanting to try them ever since I heard about their shop in Korea, so I was excited to check it out. We got the strawberry milk cream donuts, and they were delicious! Super fluffy with a light, whipped cream-like filling. I'm not usually a big donut person, but these were really good. Service was great and everything moved pretty efficiently. FYI- It's located on the 2nd floor inside the Century City mall, so it might be a little tricky to find if you're not familiar with the layout of the mall.

Was hoping to love these donuts, wanting to support a Korean-based bakery and because the photos are amazing. The verdict? Would try one more time but I only liked the fillings. The whipped cream is so light and fresh. The donuts are fluffy and light but so far from sweet, to me I was eating a fresh roll. The lemon curd is very strong as is the matcha. Fortunately there wasn't a long wait to get my donuts although only one employee takes orders. If you do like these donuts, the prices are very reasonable for the quality.

Stopped by Café Knotted and decided to stop by with the good reviews! We tried the few donuts: banana, strawberry, Dubai chocolate, and strawberry matcha flavors--and each one was a treat. The standout for us was definitely the banana donut: light, fluffy, and not overly sweet. Every bite was perfectly balanced and satisfying. While the donuts impressed, the coffee fell a bit flat. We ordered the tiramisu latte, corn cream latte, and cream latte, but unfortunately, none of them hit the mark. All three were overly sweet and lacked depth in flavor. The staffs were nice and tried to make it right but it still didn't impress us. If you're visiting, we'd recommend skipping the coffee and sticking to the pastries. That said, Café Knotted is still worth a visit for the donuts alone--they're fun, flavorful, and beautifully made!

Food: The donuts were extremely light and fluffy, yet not too sweet (hard to imagine given the huge amount of cream in the middle but it's true!!!). The original donut (milk cream I think?) imo was perfect. If you're big into flavors though, I'd recommend trying their most popular strawberry cream. It's got a nice layer of strawberry jelly/jam and their cream has a light hint of strawberry flavor. The cream also has some custard like aspect of it as well, which felt like it enhanced the flavors even more rather than making it taste heavy. The donut itself is pillowy with a good chew. Service: Very fast and friendly. I thought we'd be met with a line given how popular I've heard about this place but surprisingly, there was only a couple people in front of us on a Tuesday evening. Ambiance: They got plenty of seating outside. The store itself is a bit crowded given that it's like a kiosk location, but we got our food quick and were able to go outside to eat the donuts. Plenty of napkins which were good bc you're bound to make a mess eating this.

I've tried getting my hands on one of these donuts for a while now, and finally around 3pm this past Sunday, I was able to try them! I was surprised they had any donuts left. They are really good, so fluffy and light, and not sweet at all. The donut itself is really nice and chewy with some powdered sugar, and the cream is milky and fluffy. The service here is so friendly, and they have really yummy drinks too. I tried the strawberry matcha, and the cream top was so fluffy and light and the strawberry was fresh. Even if you can't get a donut, this place is worth it just for the drinks. I will be back again for either a drink or a sweet treat!

Really enjoyed the softness of the donuts here! We got the lemon curd, tiramisu, dubai chocolate and the milk cream. The shop itself is a little small and has an awkward way to order but they do have a sitting area in front. Service is decent, could have been a little bit better. But overall, experience was good :)