Asahi Bakery - Phoenix

My family has been coming here since the early 90s. The owner is the sweetest and makes the best Taiwanese style fruit filled sponge cakes I’ve ever had. I alwa... read more My family has been coming here since the early 90s. The owner is the sweetest and makes the best Taiwanese style fruit filled sponge cakes I’ve ever had. I always request their cakes for my birthday. They have other pastries and goodies to try too. Please support this bakery and other small businesses like this one!

This restaurant is fantastic! The food is consistently fresh and served quickly. The staff is amazing. We have an avocado intolerance (which affects all types o... read more This restaurant is fantastic! The food is consistently fresh and served quickly. The staff is amazing. We have an avocado intolerance (which affects all types of sushi), and they made sure to remove it from all our rolls. Now that's outstanding customer service!

This place always carries the best cake ever. Low sugar, fresh fruit and ingredients. The creamy taste is still refreshing. Our family always order Asahi cakes... read more This place always carries the best cake ever. Low sugar, fresh fruit and ingredients. The creamy taste is still refreshing. Our family always order Asahi cakes for all events or just fulfill the wish birthday cake every time. We regularly order Fresh Fruit Cake, Taro Cake (recommended), Green Tea Cake. Recommended for bakery lovers!

If I could change one thing, it would be to skip the writing on the cake, as it was a bit difficult to read, and honestly, the cake was stunning enough without... read more If I could change one thing, it would be to skip the writing on the cake, as it was a bit difficult to read, and honestly, the cake was stunning enough without it. Next time, I'll leave it blank. As for customer service, it was fantastic! The woman who took my order and assisted me during pickup was very friendly and accommodating. When we realized we had forgotten our wallet, she kindly accepted Apple Pay, allowing us to complete our payment without having to drive all the way back home.

The cake had a spongy texture and a light sweetness, and while it wasn’t overly moist, that was acceptable. Unfortunately, the fruit filling seemed to be going... read more The cake had a spongy texture and a light sweetness, and while it wasn’t overly moist, that was acceptable. Unfortunately, the fruit filling seemed to be going bad; it tasted soggy and slightly bitter. I did pick up the cake at the last minute, so perhaps placing an order in advance would ensure a fresher one. The woman at the shop was very nice, so I might consider calling ahead for an order next time.