Innovative French-Asian pastries meet creative flair. Indulge in unique flavor fusions from a renowned pastry chef.
Will Hartman reviews Papa d'Amour, a Greenwich Village bakery by Dominique Ansel, focusing on its innovative Asian-French pastries like the Scallion Basil Blossom.
Discover Papa d'Amour, a unique bakery concept by Dominique Ansel that masterfully blends French patisserie with vibrant Asian flavors, inspired by the chef's heritage. This Greenwich Village spot offers an array of innovative pastries, from the crispy Taro & Mochi Lace Batter Donut to the savory Kurobuta Hot Dog Spiral. Standout items like the Scallion Basil Blossom and visually stunning dessert jars have garnered significant attention, making it a must-visit for adventurous palates seeking a delightful fusion experience.
Papa d'Amour offers a unique blend of French pastry techniques with Asian flavors, drawing inspiration from its chef's heritage. Popular and highly recommended items include the Taro & Mochi Lace Batter Donut, Kurobuta Hot Dog Spiral, and Scallion Basil Blossom. While most dishes receive praise for creativity and taste, some customers have noted that certain items, like the egg tart and mochi donut, can be inconsistent or overpriced compared to other options.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Taro & Mochi Lace Batter Donut, Kurobuta Hot Dog Spiral, and Scallion Basil Blossom. The chocolate jar dessert and shrimp sando are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of Papa d'Amour, praising the innovative French-Asian fusion pastries. However, some find it pricey and have mixed opinions on specific items like the egg tarts and mochi donuts.
Important Note
Some customers find the prices to be on the higher side, and there are mixed reviews regarding the consistency and value of certain items like the egg tart and mochi donuts.
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Neutral"The egg tart was highly praised as a new favorite, noted for its buttery pretzel salt crust and balanced filling, and the chocolate marshmallow sandwich was also found great and high-quality."
Positive"The shrimp sando was considered merely "fine," while the egg tart was harshly described as "trash.""
Negative"The commenter felt that Dominique Ansel was behind on trends for items like egg tarts and mochi donuts, asserting that better and cheaper versions are available in Queens."
Negative"The commenter asked about the current average wait time at the establishment."
Neutral"The commenter had a mixed experience with sweet items, enjoying the egg tart but disliking the strawberry jam jar and coco-paille due to flavor and texture issues, also noting the jam jar was pricey. They expressed frustration with the "manufactured" line but are open to trying savory items later."
Neutral"The commenter inquired about the typical wait time at the bakery."
Neutral"The commenter enjoyed the fun and interesting variety of items, particularly favoring the Vietnamese iced coffee, hot dog sticky, and the curry item."
Positive"The commenter concurred that the egg tarts were not impressive but reiterated their enjoyment of the shrimp sando."
Positive"The menu was found interesting but expensive, and the mochi donut was specifically disliked, with the commenter noting the bakery's unique style often leads to controversial opinions."
Negative"The commenter found the establishment expensive and suggested it could be skipped entirely."
Negative"The shrimp sando was considered average, but the bread was good. However, the egg tart was deemed bad."
Negative"The overall experience was good, with the sesame jam jar specifically highlighted as neat and tasty."
Positive"The hot dog sticky rice pastry was surprisingly good, but the taro battered fried mochi was the commenter's favorite item."
Positive"The commenter pointed to a previous Reddit discussion regarding Papa d'Amour."
Neutral"The commenter loved both the hot dog bun and the curry chicken bun."
Positive"Despite its high price, the pork chop sando was thoroughly enjoyed by the commenter."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Papa d'Amour, having visited multiple times to try the menu, and specifically praises the mochi donut and shrimp sando as must-haves."
Positive"Papa D'amour, a newly opened spot, is recommended for its yummy chocolate jar dessert."
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