I had a small caramelized pineapple cake and it was delicious. I loved the shop as well with the simple presentation of the baked goods. If I lived in SF I would spend half my income here.
Rachel C.
Delicate and delicious pastries! The flavors are fun and the execution is flawless. The Burnt Honey Pie was the highlight, but we loved the wife's cake too. There was no line and the owner was very nice. Can't wait to go back and try the pineapple cake and more!
Debbie T.
I said would not stand in line after I read an article and viewed their website. The menu and photos almost made me change my mind. Still wouldn't go. . Somebody did stand in line for me to my surprise. More than one person. They knew the Parisian egg tart (aka flan tart) is my favorite dessert. Ooh, it's very good here, luscious and creamy. Now, I have 3 places to go to for it. I delighted in the taste of coconut in the whipped cream that topped the coconut, mango, raspberry tart. Another winner. I just finished it and am wondering which weekend do I want to stand in line myself. Maybe they'll stand in line for me again!
Megan L.
Little Asian bakery shop in a Chinatown alley. Cute display of pastries laid out on parchment paper on the table. Very unique Asian inspired pastries!! Also agree that the owner wasn't quite welcoming. + Blood Orange Wife Cake black sesame mochi flaky pastry ($8): drawn to the flavors and textures described in this pastry. It was flavorful, with the orange more empowering. Denser flaky crust layered with the orange bits, mochi and black sesame. Fun to try I'm not a fan of the orange (6/10) + Green Garlic and Scallion Bao ($6): classic pastry, it was cold inside. Think it would taste better toasted. (6.3/10) + Black Sesame Almond Tea Cake ($6): my favorite, not too sweet, not too crumbly tea cake. (7.8/10)
Evan Goldin
Had the garlic and scallion bun. Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolo Bun
Gabe A.
Was recommended to visit by a local resident. Did not disappoint and easy to miss unless you're specifically looking to visit :)
Alan G.
I was excited to see what this bakery had to offer, but I unfortunately do not think the taste is worth the price. Food: I got quite a few baked goods/pastries to try a variety, including the eclair, caramelized pineapple cake, egg tart, sponge cake, honey pie, black sesame cheese tart, and some cookies. While none of it was bad, none of it was amazing either. My favorite was the pineapple cake, which had a nice sweet and sour flavor, but the rest didn't strike me as anything unique. I did like that most of the items didn't taste too sweet while still retaining flavor. Ambience: I probably dropped by on an off-day, but the owner wasn't too welcoming. The baked goods are also in the open and very close to where the customers walk/talk without any protective case over it, so a little unsanitary. Price: My biggest issue was the prices of the items. A small eclair was $9, and the slices of pie were 12 (also small). The baked goods were more reasonable at $4-6. I understand a lot of bakeries in the bay are on the pricy side, but the taste just didn't justify the price.
Amy Z.
I'm a huge fan of Asian inspired bakeries and was super excited to try out this spot in the Mister Jius location open on weekend mornings! There was no line and the process was quick and easy to order. Overall I felt like the pastries were unique and tasty, but the prices were definitely higher than nice bakeries around SF. I picked 3 and paid a little over $30, so this would be more of a special treat than a regular weekend spot for me. The Parisian egg tart was super light and jiggly in texture, it was my favorite!
Sophia C.
Classic 'not too sweet' stamp of approval! Writing my review a bit delayed but happy to see that they'll be reopening soon. There are so many options showcasing great elevated Asian inspired flavors through traditional and classic pastries. If you're looking for more refined Asian desserts this is the spot!
Brenda M.
Couldn't take a pic because my son devoured it but their passion fruit bun and laminated milk bun were very tasty. Service was fast! Pro tip: bring your own containers and make sure they are big to fit the pastries.
Wife went here to pick up a birthday cake for me. The person there was rude and disinterested. Wish we never bought a cake from here. I’m so tired of the rudeness that makes up this part the restaurant industry. The cake was ok. It was definitely not worth $90.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Cindy C.
My favorite bakery for pastries in the Bay. And I feel like I've been to a good swath of bakeries and pop-ups in the Bay. (See my Favorite Bay Area Bakery list if you're curious for a list of bakeries and pop-ups that I love or liked and that I don't think are overrated b/c of tiktok/insta.When it comes to technique + asian/fusion flavors that actually come through in the right balance, Grand Opening can't be beat. We're so lucky to have so many fantastic bakers in the Bay Area, and I've had so many delightful pastries, so I was blown out of the water when I first tried Grand Opening. If you are a pastry that likes interesting flavors, and things to not be too sweet, you definitely have to give Grand Opening a try. Some of the way I gauge a perfect pastry is flavor of the pastry dough, is it greasy?, lamination, how the layers stand up to the ingredients, does it highlight the ingredients included? Are the flavors balanced? Does the pastry work as a whole. In all of these areas Grand Opening comes out on top. The flavors are where Grand Opening wins, many times when I'm having pastries, I want the unique flavors black sesame, ube, fruits, matcha, to be stronger or better balanced, I often find that's not the case. Grand opening knocks this element out of the park.They now do pop-ups on Saturdays and Sundays out of Mister Jiu's. Check their instagram for menu + hours.I think their blood orange wife cake is one of my top favorite pastries that I'v ever tried!
Katherine C.
Oh my gosh this place was heaven on earth! I went on a Sunday to grab some pastries with my friend and the line wasn't that long which was great to see. Things here are definitely on the pricey side but it's so delicious it makes it worth it. It's hard to decide what you want when everything looks so good. My apple sesame tart was so crispy and buttery, the apple contrasted well with the sesame paste at the bottom. 10/10 if you're ever in Chinatown do yourself a big favor and come here!
Anny Z.
Melissa from Grand Opening helped make our wedding cakes in 3 flavors (matcha black sesame, blackberry jasmine and yuzu raspberry) and they were perfect with just the right amount of sweetness and consistency! I had tried cakes from multiple bakeries but none compared to the soft sponge and aromatic fruity and strong tea flavors from Grand Opening. I found it extremely easy to coordinate the order with Melissa through email and will be frequenting her bakery as often as I can on the weekends!
Eric Chen
Best cakes! They did our wedding cake and all the Asian moms and aunties enthusiastically approved!
I had a small caramelized pineapple cake and it was delicious. I loved the shop as well with the simple presentation of the baked goods. If I lived in SF I would spend half my income here.
Delicate and delicious pastries! The flavors are fun and the execution is flawless. The Burnt Honey Pie was the highlight, but we loved the wife's cake too. There was no line and the owner was very nice. Can't wait to go back and try the pineapple cake and more!
I said would not stand in line after I read an article and viewed their website. The menu and photos almost made me change my mind. Still wouldn't go. . Somebody did stand in line for me to my surprise. More than one person. They knew the Parisian egg tart (aka flan tart) is my favorite dessert. Ooh, it's very good here, luscious and creamy. Now, I have 3 places to go to for it. I delighted in the taste of coconut in the whipped cream that topped the coconut, mango, raspberry tart. Another winner. I just finished it and am wondering which weekend do I want to stand in line myself. Maybe they'll stand in line for me again!
Little Asian bakery shop in a Chinatown alley. Cute display of pastries laid out on parchment paper on the table. Very unique Asian inspired pastries!! Also agree that the owner wasn't quite welcoming. + Blood Orange Wife Cake black sesame mochi flaky pastry ($8): drawn to the flavors and textures described in this pastry. It was flavorful, with the orange more empowering. Denser flaky crust layered with the orange bits, mochi and black sesame. Fun to try I'm not a fan of the orange (6/10) + Green Garlic and Scallion Bao ($6): classic pastry, it was cold inside. Think it would taste better toasted. (6.3/10) + Black Sesame Almond Tea Cake ($6): my favorite, not too sweet, not too crumbly tea cake. (7.8/10)
Had the garlic and scallion bun. Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolo Bun
Was recommended to visit by a local resident. Did not disappoint and easy to miss unless you're specifically looking to visit :)
I was excited to see what this bakery had to offer, but I unfortunately do not think the taste is worth the price. Food: I got quite a few baked goods/pastries to try a variety, including the eclair, caramelized pineapple cake, egg tart, sponge cake, honey pie, black sesame cheese tart, and some cookies. While none of it was bad, none of it was amazing either. My favorite was the pineapple cake, which had a nice sweet and sour flavor, but the rest didn't strike me as anything unique. I did like that most of the items didn't taste too sweet while still retaining flavor. Ambience: I probably dropped by on an off-day, but the owner wasn't too welcoming. The baked goods are also in the open and very close to where the customers walk/talk without any protective case over it, so a little unsanitary. Price: My biggest issue was the prices of the items. A small eclair was $9, and the slices of pie were 12 (also small). The baked goods were more reasonable at $4-6. I understand a lot of bakeries in the bay are on the pricy side, but the taste just didn't justify the price.
I'm a huge fan of Asian inspired bakeries and was super excited to try out this spot in the Mister Jius location open on weekend mornings! There was no line and the process was quick and easy to order. Overall I felt like the pastries were unique and tasty, but the prices were definitely higher than nice bakeries around SF. I picked 3 and paid a little over $30, so this would be more of a special treat than a regular weekend spot for me. The Parisian egg tart was super light and jiggly in texture, it was my favorite!
Classic 'not too sweet' stamp of approval! Writing my review a bit delayed but happy to see that they'll be reopening soon. There are so many options showcasing great elevated Asian inspired flavors through traditional and classic pastries. If you're looking for more refined Asian desserts this is the spot!
Couldn't take a pic because my son devoured it but their passion fruit bun and laminated milk bun were very tasty. Service was fast! Pro tip: bring your own containers and make sure they are big to fit the pastries.
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Wife went here to pick up a birthday cake for me. The person there was rude and disinterested. Wish we never bought a cake from here. I’m so tired of the rudeness that makes up this part the restaurant industry. The cake was ok. It was definitely not worth $90.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
My favorite bakery for pastries in the Bay. And I feel like I've been to a good swath of bakeries and pop-ups in the Bay. (See my Favorite Bay Area Bakery list if you're curious for a list of bakeries and pop-ups that I love or liked and that I don't think are overrated b/c of tiktok/insta.When it comes to technique + asian/fusion flavors that actually come through in the right balance, Grand Opening can't be beat. We're so lucky to have so many fantastic bakers in the Bay Area, and I've had so many delightful pastries, so I was blown out of the water when I first tried Grand Opening. If you are a pastry that likes interesting flavors, and things to not be too sweet, you definitely have to give Grand Opening a try. Some of the way I gauge a perfect pastry is flavor of the pastry dough, is it greasy?, lamination, how the layers stand up to the ingredients, does it highlight the ingredients included? Are the flavors balanced? Does the pastry work as a whole. In all of these areas Grand Opening comes out on top. The flavors are where Grand Opening wins, many times when I'm having pastries, I want the unique flavors black sesame, ube, fruits, matcha, to be stronger or better balanced, I often find that's not the case. Grand opening knocks this element out of the park.They now do pop-ups on Saturdays and Sundays out of Mister Jiu's. Check their instagram for menu + hours.I think their blood orange wife cake is one of my top favorite pastries that I'v ever tried!
Oh my gosh this place was heaven on earth! I went on a Sunday to grab some pastries with my friend and the line wasn't that long which was great to see. Things here are definitely on the pricey side but it's so delicious it makes it worth it. It's hard to decide what you want when everything looks so good. My apple sesame tart was so crispy and buttery, the apple contrasted well with the sesame paste at the bottom. 10/10 if you're ever in Chinatown do yourself a big favor and come here!
Melissa from Grand Opening helped make our wedding cakes in 3 flavors (matcha black sesame, blackberry jasmine and yuzu raspberry) and they were perfect with just the right amount of sweetness and consistency! I had tried cakes from multiple bakeries but none compared to the soft sponge and aromatic fruity and strong tea flavors from Grand Opening. I found it extremely easy to coordinate the order with Melissa through email and will be frequenting her bakery as often as I can on the weekends!
Best cakes! They did our wedding cake and all the Asian moms and aunties enthusiastically approved!