Panya Bakery
“Again, this barely tasted like green tea, but it was still incredibly good, and I wolfed it down happily.”
“I'm most excited about Japanese authentic baked items such as curry pan, sausage pan and yakisoba sandwich.”
“I have been here a couple of times but was recently blown away by their service and taste of their strawberry shortcake.”
Panya Bakery
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
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I like this Japanese bakery.
Whenever I'm in East Village, I'll pick up a baked good or macaron from here. I love that their macarons are individually wrapped and cheaper than a lot of the other macaron places in NYC. Their baked goods are tasty and fresh. They have lots of ready to eat items (bento boxes, salads, fruits, Onigiri). You can also order breakfast, lunch, or dinner from their menu. There is some seating inside, but this place can get packed. Service is always quick and friendly enough.
I wouldn't travel from afar to visit Panya. If you're already in the area and want some Japanese style baked goods, this is a nice place to visit.
Pan-ya's matcha mousse cake is Ah-mazing! One bite, the rich matcha flavored mousse is melting in my mouth. It's smooth and silky; it got a strong and thick matcha taste with creamy aroma; it's definitely not too sweet. Every time I am eating it, it's an emotional experience because the cake is heavenly delicious!
They also serve lunch items – to-go type of bento boxes and curry over rice. All look yummy and healthy that I will come back and try out some time.
My sister introduced this cute and well-hidden bakery/café to me. A month ago, my boyfriend asked me if I knew any bakery that makes cakes, but not too sweet for his dad's birthday so instantly, Pan-Ya came up to my head. I remembered how yummy the Green Tea Tiramisu mini cake my sister gave me was.
I placed an advanced order for an 8 inch Green Tea cake for my boyfriend's dad and brother since their birthday was very close together. It was only $30 and no tax and came with a knife and candles as well. Everyone loved the Green Tea cake and this is the real stuff. You really get what you pay for and it's not some fake green colored cake – its real green tea! The Green Tea cake was very smooth and melt-in-your mouth like a mousse cake, very rich in green tea flavor, and best of all not too sweet.
The café itself is kind of small, more of like a grab and go type of spot and also enjoy your mid-afternoon tea, coffee, dessert, or lunch. I haven't tried their other cakes, but I am excited to see what they taste like.
Cute little Japanese bakery/cafe for all your snacking needs. They have a good selection of sweets, baked goods, cakes, and beverages. It's also a hot food cafe with a selection of noodles and curry options.
I only popped in for a couple of bites to go.
Curry Pan ($2.50):
I always enjoy curry in travel-size bun. Crunchy bun with savory filling. I wish I could have had it heated up though.
Green Tea Pan ($3):
A mildly sweet bun with creamy filling. Yummy.
I would come back if I were in the area and wanted a snack or a relatively inexpensive, quick meal.
This is a go to staple for me. Everything they have is top notch. I consistently go for a quick banana chocolate croissant in the morning which is delicious. Their rice bowls are great and the pre made Bimbap bowls are absolutely delicious. So happy this place is close by and I'll continue to be a customer for as long as I live here
I needed a place in the East Village area to pick up a birthday cake that wouldn't break the bank. So that's when my cousin suggested Panya. A quick search on Yelp told me that I should go with the green tea tiramisu. At $22 for a 6 inch, it was definitely worth the price! There was a great matcha flavor, but it wasn't too strong, and the cake wasn't overly sweet. It's a great alternative if you don't feel like spending $50 on a Lady M cake for the same size. I might even like Panya better! Just be careful not to leave the cake out for too long, and make sure your fridge is cold enough. Otherwise, the cream gets a little melty.
Bonus – they throw in free candles for your cake!
I'll definitely be visiting again for my future birthday cake needs. Plus, their bowls of udon sound and look good, so I'll need to get me some of that too!
Came here for breakfast with my mom, who'd been raving about the 'Japanese Breakfast'. Unfortunately, it seems like Panya may be under new ownership since the last time she was in NYC, as the bento-style meal was not up-to-par with her expectations.
For $11.50, you get your choice of fish, white/brown rice, salad/fruits, miso soup, and a variety of sides. It is quite filling, but nothing felt 'quality'. My salad was limp, the miso soup tasted like it was made from powder, and the sides were nothing special either.
There are plenty of other places in the city where you can get a much higher quality meal for a comparable price, so skip it here!
Her freshman year of college, my mother had her first bagel. My freshman year of college, I had my first bowl of pho.
I doubt any of my fellow dinners, all college student, presumably from NYU, were having any sort of first at Panya. The tables, piled high with school books and laptops, for assignments being delayed, seemed full of people who knew about Japanese food. There are dons, ramen and other meals here at this bakery/restaurant, which has a menu and quality of food larger than its interior might present.
While other places on this street might specialize in a single dish or two, here the menu is pretty varied and the results solid. My plate of oyako don contained no surprises, but this peasant dish of chicken, egg and onion isn't supposed to be comfort food.
Served with a bowl of miso soup and some pickled vegetables, the generous portion kept me fill long after my class and part of the next work day to boot.