![]() DK’s was one of the last locations left when her parents took it over and throughout the years, they built it up from the classics, becoming a neighborhood favorite. ![]() Current owner Mayly Tao said Ted Ngoy, aka “The Donut King,” is her uncle, and when her parents came to the US as refugees from Cambodia, her dad’s entire family was in the donut business. ![]() They’ve been serving Santa Monica for 40 years, but their legacy extends further into the history of Cambodian-owned donut shops that have shaped LA. Order this: And almond croissant, tarte citron, or delice au chocolat.Īnyone who’s ever existed west of the 405 knows that DK’s is the place to go for donuts, no matter what hour of the day. Having worked in restaurants since he moved to the US from Korea as a teenager, he thinks of the industry as his destiny and hopes to continue with more locations in the future. Due to the pandemic, they had to permanently close their Gardena location, but Chang feels lucky to have the support of his staff and family to keep the business alive and the food top quality throughout the past year. Though the pastry case usually empties out by late morning, there are generally still plenty of cakes and tarts available well into the evening, along with an extensive all-day menu so you can have breakfast at night and pasta or a burger in the morning. Seven years ago, current owner Derek Chang took over the ivy-covered Brentwood storefront, growing the business and the menu to where it is today. Order this: Strawberry cream cake, almond cookies, and sugar butterflies are all great places to start.Īmandine was originally founded in 2002 by a Japanese man who came to the US to study and saw a niche for Japanese French-style patisserie inspired by his parents’ bakery. Be sure to stop by, buy yourself some cake, and wish them a happy 83rd. The pandemic also taught them to adapt and be more efficient in the store, and Chan hopes by summer they’ll be able to have a celebration thanking customers for supporting them over the past year. Chan said Chinatown has changed a lot especially in recent years, as developers outside of the community have come in, and Phoenix Bakery has started to cast a wider net as a result. Over the decades, they’ve had to remake themselves by engaging with newer generations as demographics have shifted. Co-owner Ken Chan said the success of the business has been generations of customers bringing their children to the bakery, sometimes driving hours for their cakes and pastries. The Spotsįounded in 1938 just two blocks from its current location in Chinatown, Phoenix Bakery is currently run by the second and third generation of the Chan family. ![]() In partnership with The Infatuation, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite Asian-owned businesses to support now and forever. It’s become ever more apparent that we need to find ways to advocate for Asian-owned small businesses as they’ve been the hardest hit during the pandemic. With Warm Welcome is a community organization that amplifies and humanizes Asian American chefs, restaurateurs, and founders by producing podcasts, crafting meaningful experiences, and collaborating with artists. Below, you’ll get to know the people behind some of our favorite Asian-owned bakeries across the city, and what to order when you visit We spoke with owners about their backstories, running their businesses over the past year, and their visions for the future. That said, there are so many other talented Asian bakers and pastry chefs throughout LA making everything from traditional breads and European-inspired pastries to innovative cakes. But it’s not really surprising why they’ve been successful, there’s something universally appealing about the Asian bakery format with rows and rows of sweet and savory buns waiting to be added to your tray. Asian bakeries have grown in popularity in LA over the past few years with imported franchises like Taiwan’s 85° and Korean Paris Baguette popping up in neighborhoods that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago (yes, Century City mall, looking at you). ![]()
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