Cream Pan

Hey y’all! This one’s gonna be a quick one today. I don’t have much time, so here we go! Who doesn’t love bread? Bakeries are all over the place, and in OC, there are a ton of Asian ones. The most notable is probably 85 degrees, but that’s not the place today.

I went to Cream Pan the other day, and this Japanese place was pretty neat! Walking into it, you’re greeted with the glass showcases of different baked goods from croissants to cakes. The atmosphere was lively, and the crowds bustling. I couldn’t wait to get myself some sweet treats!

Now, coming here, I really didn’t expect too much. I knew it would be at the very least decent, from the reviews, but nothing beyond that. I ordered their chocolate cream pan and the strawberry croissant. For the croissant first: this croissant differed from the usual ones that I enjoy. It’s flakier and more dry. I thought that was an excellent design choice because it’s filled with 2 slices of strawberry and some sort of choux pastry filling. It was dense and delectable. The added dusting of confectioner’s sugar was a pretty touch. The food itself looked fantastic. The chocolate cream pan was very dense as well, but this time, a bit dry. (It’s important to note that I didn’t go to the store in the morning, when they have fresh bread.) That didn’t affect me too much though. I thought that the filling, a chocolate custard, definitely compensated it. The outer chocolate shell was a great addition as well. In terms of looks, I think Japan’s cuisine is the master of aesthetic.

Sorry for the short one again, but that’s all I got for today! Next time I…well, I’ll probably end up doing more poke. Go figure. Anyways, I’ll rate Cream Pan a…

7/10

As far as bakeries go, this one is pretty high on the list compared to all of the ones I’ve experienced, but that could all change with time. Nevertheless, come over to Cream Pan Preferably in the morning)!

Cream Pan

Price: <$5 (if you’re just getting some pastries)

Address: 602 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780

Phone: (714) 665-8239