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Finishing a Chinese meal with a pastry is the unexpected treat that rounds out the experience.

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Chinese bakery

Chinese bakery offers fresh savory and sweet pastries with a crowded but quick-moving atmosphere. Prices stay reasonable, allowing for a variety of treats under $20, including dim sum and BBQ pork buns. Cakes are light and not too sweet, made with cream instead of butter.

Offers a wide mix of fresh, warm, sweet and savory pastries alongside steamed dumplings and buns. Dim sum includes pork and shrimp dumplings and char siu bao, all at a great price.

Fresh, warm, sweet and savory pastries come alongside steamed buns and dumplings. A large assortment of cold dessert cakes and pastries also fills the display.

People are saying

"The bakery's sweet and savory buns are fresh and flavorful."

"I loved that their cakes were light and not too sweet."

"The pastries here are fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced."

Good to know

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The bakery is inside 99 Ranch Market / Great Wall Shopping Mall.

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Expect a quick-moving line, even when crowded.

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They offer a variety of savory and sweet Chinese pastries.

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Chinese bakery

Small window and street-side setup create an authentic, bustling vibe with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Dim sum fans find best bao, fast service, and consistent quality despite no seating and a cash-only policy with a $10 minimum. Pastries like curry beef bun and pork hombow stand out as favorites.

Crab Rangoon stands out as a favorite, often described as the best ever tasted. The menu features shrimp and chicken chive dumplings, pork BBQ buns, and beef curry buns that consistently impress with their quality and flavor.

Pastries offer a strong flavor experience with authentic Chinese buns and snacks. The puff pastry and curry buns stand out for their freshness and quality.

People are saying

"The BBQ pork buns have a caramelized crust and tender meat."

"The Chinese food's BBQ pork buns have a tender, flavorful meat filling."

"The BBQ pork pastries are flavorful, tender, and perfectly caramelized."

Good to know

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The place only accepts cash payments.

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There is a $10 minimum for card payments.

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There is no seating available at Mee Sum Pastry.

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Chinese restaurant

Small, dimly lit space offers a homey feel with quiet atmosphere and familiar Chinese pop music. Affordable prices accompany authentic Taiwanese and Cantonese dishes, including standout popcorn chicken and chow fun. Amenities like board games and free Wi-Fi invite relaxed, casual visits.

Offers solid Taiwanese and Cantonese dishes with competitive prices. Highlights include vegetarian egg rolls, chow fun, honey sesame chicken, and large, hot congee portions.

Pastries here are authentic and consistently delicious. They pair well with the Hong Kong and Taiwanese food and drinks available.

People are saying

"The Chinese food portions and price are hard to beat."

"The boba tea here is delicious and the boba has a chewy texture."

"I found the pastries here to be absolutely amazing and delicious."

Good to know

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Most standard dishes range from $13 to $14, offering good value.

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Entrees like congee and noodles are priced at $10 and $14, respectively.

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Portion sizes are generous, making meals suitable for sharing.

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Coffee shop

Coffee shop combines kawaii and modern decor with clean, cozy atmosphere and options for indoor and outdoor seating. Bright, peaceful vibe suits studying, working, or casual meetups. Distinctive Instagram-worthy wall adds visual appeal.

Dim sum includes Xiao Long Bao served quickly in about 10 minutes and Hong Kong-style egg tarts. HK sandwiches use bolo bao buns with fillings like char siu and spam musubi.

Pastries lean towards Asian styles with options like a crispy BBQ pork bun and an ooey gooey piggy custard bun. All pastries are tasty, though some can be a bit messy and may need a napkin.

People are saying

"This breakfast sandwich with spam and pineapple bun is amazing."

"The pastries here are divine, especially the piggy custard bun."

"Their bolo baos and HK sandwiches are so satisfying."

Good to know

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The cafe closes at 4 PM.

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Parking is street parking; free on Sundays.

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Prices are higher, with $6 for 3 shrimp dumplings.

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Chinese restaurant

Large, modern dining space offers a bright and clean atmosphere with digital ordering and a spacious layout. The vibe stays relatively quiet without music or entertainment, creating a safe and calm environment. Dim sum stands out as the highlight, served only during breakfast and lunch hours.

Dim sum offers a wide variety of choices including Pork and Shrimp Shu Mai and chicken feet. Dishes like Szechuan beef and hot and sour soup receive high ratings and most dim sum items arrive streaming hot.

Warm, freshly baked BBQ pork puff pastries and egg tarts match the quality found in the South. Pastries come with dim sum favorites like barbecue pork bao and baked bao, all served delicious and warm.

People are saying

"The dim sum here is excellent and always steaming hot."

"The food here was super greasy and bland."

"I loved the BBQ pork puff pastries and egg tarts."

Good to know

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Dim sum is only available during breakfast and lunch, not dinner.

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Expect at least a 30-minute wait due to the restaurant's popularity.

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The wait on a Sunday morning can be about 1.5 hours.

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Small cafe with modern, trendy decor and a cozy, stylish atmosphere featuring comfortable seating and reliable WiFi. The space feels European-inspired and is often crowded but inviting. Music plays softly, creating a relaxing vibe suitable for work or casual chats.

Chicken dumplings come with sour cream and taste delicious. The menu features pancakes and dumplings that smell great and look appealing.

Offers a great selection of fresh pastries with a unique touch from Ukraine. Pastries come out delicious and pair well with excellently prepared coffee.

People are saying

"I thought the coffee here was excellent and really tasty."

"The pastries here are always fresh and delicious."

"I'd come back just for the honey cake with the Chinese food."

Good to know

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My dog is allowed in with me.

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Seating can be limited during busy times.

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There is good street parking near the cafe.

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Asian grocery store

Spacious aisles and a clean layout create a friendly atmosphere with a Shanghainese style. Wide selection of authentic Asian groceries and a hot deli offer ready-to-eat meals and fresh produce. Parking is ample, supporting a convenient shopping experience.

Offers a variety of prepared foods like fresh meat mooncakes, braised pork, and drunken chicken. Stocks fresh fortune cookies, fried tofu, Zongzi, and dumplings, though dumplings often stick together.

Fresh Chinese pastries stand out here. They make a solid treat to grab for the drive home.

People are saying

"The market has a nice variety of fresh Asian food options."

"The staff at this grocery store are really friendly."

"I grabbed a fresh pastry for the drive home."

Good to know

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The market offered a variety of Asian fresh food options.

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Prices on fish and produce were good compared with nearby supermarkets.

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The store had a large selection of Asian products.

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Asian grocery store

Asian grocery store with cramped layout and warm lighting creates a welcoming but busy atmosphere. Fresh produce and hot food bar stand out amid tight aisles and crowding. Space feels smaller and less organized compared to typical stores of its kind.

Offers a large selection of dim sum, instant noodles, and frozen dumplings. The bakery, dim sum, and hot bar stand out, though dim sum prices are high. Limited-time items include Sanrio merchandise and hot pot kits.

An amazing selection of pastries fills the shelves. Heavy groceries often get placed on top, which can squish the pastries.

People are saying

"This grocery store is packed with hard-to-find ingredients and a large variety of variety of goods."

"I found the Chinese food selection to be extensive, from noodles to dumplings."

"The pastry selection here is amazing."

Good to know

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Parking is convenient, but it can be hard to find a spot during busy hours.

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There are no indoor restrooms available; the restroom is located outside.

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A $10 coupon requires a minimum purchase of $68 to redeem.

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