Tokyo Bakery

Came here today as I was craving for macarons. I found that Tokyo Bakery sells the cheapest macarons in the GTA. So I thought, why not try them out?
Their 6-​pack macarons are pre-​packaged and they are small in size. But still very filling if you eat all 6. The price is $ 7.50 so it is $ 1.25 each macaron.
The macarons are soft and the filling is surprisingly tasty! Better than grocery-​bought macarons in my opinion.
The macarons are soft, tasty, and really good. Really good for $ 1.25 each.
Will go here again to satisfy my macaron cravings.
Review 24 of 100

Again, Unilocal has led me to discover new places nearby.
I assumed from the name of the place that this bakery specialized in Japanese baked goods. The buns aren’t anything different from the many Chinese bakeries around the area. Also a bit pricier at about .80c each. They had a deal (no signs posted) buy 6, get 1 free.
Decided to try the macarons since this was one of the main reasons we came here. I think the batch they gave me were stale… They were pre-​packaged which should’ve been a warning sign. The texture was great, but not so much the taste.
Egg tart was delicious– but nothing new. We also got a mini cake, which had chocolate mousse on top. Scrumptious! $ 2.99 was a bit expensive for the size of the cake. L
Would like to try their larger cakes for a special occasion.

I read the reviews on Unilocal and it looked like a good spot to buy a cake. I asked secifically for cheesecake, they said yes $ 22 for 7 inch. I bought the strawberry-​mangoe cheesecake as advertised for my mom’s birthday. However, the cake I got was NOT a cheesecake. It was strawberry mousse on top, two layers of vanilla sponge cake and a mangoe custard in between. I am so disappointed. I asked specifically for cheesecake not a mousse cake. That’s FALSE ADVERTISING.

I think it’s a lovely place for people who like desserts that are not too sweet, I’m devoted to cakes that taste a little bit sour, I have tried the cranberry cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, mango mouse, blueberry cheesecake and red bean bun, I have to say that I love this place! The price is fare and the cakes are fresh!

The service is lovely here. The girl at counter is very sweet, and very helpful. I don’t believe she is fluent in English, but she was very accommodating. Since the cakes at display don’t have labels, I asked her what several of them were. Not only did she explain which cake was which, but she took the time to explain to me what each layer of the cake consisted of. Five stars to the girl!
Now for the actual baked goods, which for me was alright.
Run-​down of samplers I tried:
Egg tarts, mango mousse cake, macaroons.
Egg tarts ($ 0.80/each): Disappointing. Not to say it was bad, but simply because it was not any better than a Chinese grocery store egg tart. I’m rather particular about egg tarts, and I might even argue a few Chinese grocery egg tarts are better than this one. Unlikely I will grab them from here again. (Sidebar: It’s hard to make a bad egg tart, considering it’s eggs and sugar.)
Mango mousse cake (~$ 3/​each mini cake): Good. I’m a bit of a hunt for an Asian mango mousse cake, and so I have been across a few bakeries for the cake sampling this cake. The genoise layer was decent, but it did not feel light enough and, in the most minor way, dry. The mousse was good, but I felt it was a slightly over sweetened. As for the mango mirror glaze, again, I felt it was a tad over-​sweetened and it seemed (to me) to have a slight artificial taste to it. Perhaps the bakery did not use fresh mango purée for the mousse and the glaze and used canned instead? Because I noticed that the maroon fillings appeared to use artificial or prepared ingredients.
I’m nitpicking here, because the mango mousse cake was good. However, it simply didn’t feel like it was good enough for what I wanted it to be for.
Macaroons (~$ 7 for six different flavours in one pack): Crunchy and not too sweet. About 4 cm in diameter and about 2 – 2.5 cm in thickness. I’m not too big on macaroons, so I can’t comment much on them other than I ate them and it was nommy in my tummy. My flavour picks are the coffee, green tea, and lemon. Other than the crunchiness, I can’t say I care for the other flavours (almond, berry, and some other unmemorable flavour). The filling for the berry macaroon was simply jam, and the almond filling was a bit heavy on the almond extract for my preferences.
The macaroons are probably the best buy out of the goods I purchased. I wouldn’t have purchased otherwise if it were not for Unilocal and Chowhound. Worth trying.
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Parking is rather minimal at the plaza where Tokyo Bakery is located (perhaps around 20 – 30 spots for 8 stores). I actually accidentally missed the plaza lot, and ended up parking in the Chinese auction store next to it.

6 macarons for $ 7, in a world where a single one usually costs anywhere from $ 2 to $ 4. Plus it’s really near where I live. What more could you ask for? Caveat is they aren’t «authentic» French macarons (it’s a Chinese bakery) although they’re pretty good, on par with the ones from STC from cupcake a la carte

I’m not so sure why this place is called Tokyo Bakery. I didn’t find anything Japanese related and the place is not run by Japanese people like I had thought but instead is run by my fellow Chinese people. We are slowly taking over Scarborough… lol
Anyway, in one of my other reviews I complained about how expensive macrons can be and I got a swift response from Jennifer K. to try this place out because of their low priced macrons. Apparently they use to be $ 6 for 6 but now they are $ 6.95 for 6. Still pretty cheap when compared to other places. They still come in prepackaged flavors and pretty decent in quality and taste. Light on the outside and soft on the inside. I would still prefer the ones at Ruelo but for the price this place can’t be beat. Thank you JK for the great recommendation.

Macaroons are now $ 6.50 and though you might have found this review by hitting up «cheap macaroons», let me tell you, for 6 at $ 6.50, it’s not cheap.
They are the size of a quarter … at most, a loonie … but WAYYYYY expensive for six tiny two-​bites macaroons.
Parking is not readily available and it’s in a one-​way plaza which if went on a busy Saturday during Dim sum hours (as I so bravely did), good luck.
Invest in other shops that might be $ 1.50/macaroons but much more worthy in size.
Otherwise outside of the macaroon size complaint, they do have other varieties like Chinese buns, tiny cakes, and cookies.

Was on the way to work and feel like having some HK tea. Stopped by this bakery at around 8:50am, just like any other bakery, bunch of buns on the shelf, get your own tray and grab your own buns.
Got myself 2 bbq pork buns and one large HK Teat. Very nice lady behind the counter.
Got back to my car and the buns was still warm… very nice. Tea was excellent (I hate those watery — diet versions).

This place has one of the best Tiramisu.
The name may say Tokyo Bakery but it is a Chinese bakery with delicious Chinese buns and French pastries. They have a good cake variety but not always available on hand. It’s best to show up or call ahead and order your cakes. They also have mini desserts but aren’t always available. I recommend them all as I’ve tried all the flavors myself and have also given them as gifts when visiting friends. All my friends have asked for their business card and have become loyal customers.

Tokyo Bakery has the cheapest macaroons of all GTA.
They are $ 6 for 6 but they are all prepackaged and you cannot choose the flavour. For $ 1 each I could not complain. Taste wise I think they are quite good and with good texture and not too sweet, just the way I like mine.
The lady behind the counter was so friendly and we start discussing about macaroons in GTA. She said Tokyo bakery makes their own and no one else sell theirs. but I do have doubts because Cakeview Bakery (
) less than 5 min drive North has similar looking macaroons…
After paying $ 2.50 each at Ruelo last week… $ 1 each at Tokyo Bakery is a bargain and can curb my cravings for sweet once in awhile!
Cash Only!

The owners of this place have changed recently. They are most certainly Chinese and I speak Mandarin with them. They have cleaned the place up a bit, and started making some new items.
They are selling French macarons now, very small in size. A set package of six for $ 6.00 (hazelnut, chocolate, raspberry, lemon, pistachio, vanilla). They were okay, but a little on the dry side. I will keep buying my macarons elsewhere.
Their buns are usually fluffy and fresh, made daily. Their mousse cakes are fruity and moist. I can eat several helpings of it, it goes down very easy. And if you order a cake, they can combine any fruits you wish. Mango and strawberry tastes great! They have some window seating available, but I recommend buying your goods and leaving the sketchy plaza.

YSI ( Unilocal Scene Investigation): Scarborough
As I narrowly stepped away from the crazy driver trying to park the car for what seems to be forever, I moved in and surrounded the Unilocal Scene as all the EVIDENCE leads to this final location. What seems to be a typical Chinese Bakery but named Tokyo Bakery must be a cover business name because on the outside it advertises in Chinese that they prepare and use authentic French Patisserie…
As I kicked down the door, I took a quick look to the left and noticed the Chinese style Bakery items (Buns, Egg Tarts…) and then re-​focused and saw a Lady behind the counter as she greeted me. I kept her occupied by asking if they have Milk Tea and as she prepared it, I looked at the right side of display case where déjà vu there it is again, TIRAMISU!
Final research brings me to enjoy a Tiramisu ($ 2.75) which was a bit more dense than others I’ve tried but it has a good combination of elements such as ground Nuts, thin layer Cream, Cake base, Coffee taste and a rich Chocolate covering. Although not light tasting but has more intensity rich flavour than most.
Further probing on a sign display shows the details of Cake selection. BINGO! There on that sign on the bottom of the display shows L’Opera Productions. The mystery is now SOLVED! As I see a kitchen space behind the counter and a customer asking for Japanese Cheesecake but unfortunately not available today, so call prior to confirm if need be.
Tokyo Bakery (Scarborough)
L’Opera Patisserie (North York)
Café du Louvre (Richmond Hill)

On my way to Costco I wanted to get some bread so where better than Tokyo Bakery in Scarborough. How many Japanese do you think live in Scarborough. I’m not sure either but I was definitely excited that I found a pocket. Maybe, I thought to myself this will lead to great noodles and sushi. So first I called the Tokyo Bakery to make sure it actually exists. Someone answered the phone, who couldn’t speak English very well. I asked if this was in fact a bakery and the person said yes.
I was then off to Scarborough with the baby to Tokyo Bakery and of course Costco. While driving up to the Tokyo Bakery I noticed a lot of Chinese shops and restaurants. As I stepped into the shop with the baby at my side saw the typical pineapple buns/​pineapple black bean buns, and the bbq pork buns. Also at the front counter I saw some small cakes but as I approached the counter my baby started to whimper lightly. As I stepped to the front of the counter my baby was full out wailing. Then I also notice that they don’t take credit card so I thought it was about time to skedaddle. I left without any intention of returning.
As I walked to my car I notice a Korean dumpling house (Dumpling Restaurant — Mandu Jang) two doors down. Since I speak Korean and I noticed Korean letters on the front of the store I approached the people inside. I asked the lady if they sell Mandu (dumplings) to go. She said they do and I asked her if they take credit card and she said yes. I talked the owner for about 15 minutes while waiting and asked him if the owner at Tokyo Bakery is actually Japanese, I told him they look Chinese to me. He said that they were definitely Japanese. The Mandu were ready in 15 minutes and I pulled out my wallet and asked the owner to swipe my card. He said sorry we don’t take credit card. You can imagine my confusion. I said Ok I will go to the bank and get some cash. He said fine.
I returned from the bank and paid for the Mandu and decided to go back to the Tokyo Bakery. Again I entered the bakery with the baby and started to look around reassured by the fact that this time I actually had cash. I picked up some pineapple bread and some red bean pineapple bread. I brought the two buns to the front and again as soon as I approached the counter my baby started wailing. Not to be deterred this time I order three small cakes and the buns. The baby was screaming and going crazy so I gave the lady my 10 dollar bill and left the store as quickly as possible. Before leaving I took a quick look around to see what was freaking her out. There were too men in the back room baking and some «not so clean» cooking utensils. As soon as we left she stopped crying. I really wish my baby could speak because before eating the baked good I really wanted to know why she cried. Unfortunately, at 10 months mama and dada is about all I get. Baby laughed and giggled all the way home.
I took my Mandu (see separate review@ Dumpling Restaurant), pineapple bread and cakes home without stopping at Costco because the baby was just too tired by that time. The mandu was excellent. After seeing the dirty utensils and the grunge on the walls and floor I had difficulty forcing myself to eat the buns. I ate the pineapple bun and it was excellent. I also ate part of the sweet black bean bun, it was ok.
I will finish the review after I eat the cake or not later on. I finally tasted each of the three cakes when my wife returned from work. The chocolate moose cake was excellent. The white chocolate was also very good. The final cake was I think mango but there was no real discerning taste to it so I’m not totally sure, it was just ok. All in all the baked good were VERY good. Unfortunately my baby doesn’t like the bakery so I will not likely go back.
(Note: I finished the chocolate moose, left half of the white chocolate because I couldn’t tell exactly what was inside, although it did not taste bad and I didn’t finish the fourth cake because I couldn’t identify the flavor.)