jina bakes

"The kalbijjim croissant from this Japan Center Mall bakery is filled with umami-packed short rib from nearby Daeho, topped with mozzarella, and torched until charred. It’s savory-sweet perfection, and there’s nothing else like it in the city. This place also does other flawless Korean- and Japanese-inspired pastries, like the squishy butter mochi that has just the right touch of vanilla, seasonal kouign amann with sugary, golden-brown shells, and injeolmi croissants covered in stretchy rice cake. Grab one of each to go. " - julia chen 1, lani conway