Pâtisserie Harmonie is described as offering a broad mix of traditional pastries and Asian specialties, with many items noted as fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The mango and nut mochi are frequently praised, as are the generously filled buns and a vegan mochi option made with coconut milk, while a few tasters find some mochi a bit bland and the red bean paste more like a purée. The self service format and the small space create a lively, sometimes hectic atmosphere, especially when busy, though the window seating is pleasant for watching passersby. Evening visits can see fewer choices, but what remains is generally fresh and delicious. Some reviewers mention positives like a long standing appeal and a sense of reliability, and others highlight standout items such as egg tarts and traditional Chinese bakery breads. Overall, the place is regarded as a go to for a wide range of pastries and desserts at approachable prices, with strong praise for freshness and variety.
The food itself is really good. Lots of great choices, ranging from desserts to snacks to light meals. It can get crowded if there is a lot of people & you may have slight trouble moving around, but it's worth it for the quality of the food. The staff is professional, & quick.
*edit as of 09/24 the buns are skimpy on the filling compared to my previous review from last year. The curry buns especially, they are flatter & bigger but with noticeably less filling. Still tasty but definitely not the same. Those fried beef curry & chicken teriyaki buns are just amazing!! Filling is quite generous & consistent every time I've been. I usually also pick up the coconut buns & scallion ham buns as well. Beware the latter is quite oily! It's definitely a guilty pleasure bun for me.
Oct 6, 2024
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Friendly staff & fresh baked pastries & buns. You grab a tray, parchment paper, & tongs & serve yourself before paying at the cashier. Nice & easy place to pick up a grab & go type of snack.
Super fresh Asian bakery! I was impressed by the quality. Even the regular pineapple bun tasted hearty & delicious. Mochi was okay. Peanut one tasted like peanut butter filling - which is tasty, just not authentic.
Aug 13, 2024
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Good environment, good food & decent service BUT the fourrée de pâte fève rouge/red bean paste bun/小熊豆沙包 has a strange taste of a mixture between bitter cough syrup & Chinese medicine. Don't recommend any bun in link with red bean paste as a filling :( Ps: You can go for other chocolate related desserts tho, I've rarely encountered any sweets that doesn't taste good with chocolate.
Extremely good. Suggest to come here. Good prices. I suggest to stay open more at night cause after dinner people tend to go to other desserts places since this is closed, & this is way better than others!!
