Kat N.
Yelp
**2.5 STARS**
Was a bit disappointed by the overall texture and oiliness of the Loukoumades. Despite being advertised as freshly made (takes about 15-20 minutes to make as they're made to order), I felt that the Loukoumades were very lukewarm (in their defense, perhaps to allow for the toppings to not completely melt). Texture-wise, they're denser than a yeast donut hole and although they appear slightly fluffier/light, the exterior is more crispy/tougher.
Louk's offers their standard set menu (different flavor combinations) or you can build your own (restricted to 1 free topping & 1 free sauce before it's $1 per additional topping). Nice variety of toppings (ranging from fresh fruit to different nuts/chocolates). The Loukoumades are a little on the pricier end for what they are (ultimately at the pure basics of it: fried dough), and it's $8 for 6 (with your choice of 1 sauce, 1 topping). When I came in on a weekday afternoon, there appeared to only be one employee but she was patient and didn't rush me, which I appreciated, as I couldn't decide which toppings to get and she got out orders fairly quickly than advertised. Packaging was a little messy because when I reached into my bag, the chocolate sauce from the topping had smeared onto the bottom of the box.
After the Loukoumades sat for a while (~30 minutes), the dough had completely soaked in the oil that it was fried in. My friend tried it and her initial reaction was that it was extremely oily, and to be honest, if it weren't for the toppings, especially the freshness of the strawberries, it would have been difficult to mask the taste of oil. Overall, with the amount of toppings they offer, it's hard to find something that you won't enjoy but not sure I would make the journey from OC to Downey for these again.