Steamed Bun Laboratory 찐빵연구소

I went to buy steamed buns in the morning, and they told me to wait since there were 10 minutes left. They also gave me coffee and the owner was very bright and friendly. The atmosphere of the store was very lively and clean, and I had a very good impression. The food is delicious and I want to go again. I enjoyed it. Thank you?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Even though I don't really like steamed buns, I enjoyed the steamed buns. My daughter said that the other buns without red beans (forgot the name) were also quite tasty and she liked them. Anyway, 100% intention to repurchase

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best korean steam bun ever!!!! & Good price!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 야채 찐빵♡

This hidden gem is serving up some of the freshest, fluffiest steam buns you’ll ever taste, made fresh every day. With a mouthwatering variety of fillings—like gooey Nutella, sweet red bean, savory spicy crab, and so much more—there’s a bun for every mood and craving. And the deliciousness doesn’t stop there! Their refreshing drinks are the perfect match for all that flavor. Which flavor are you excited to try first? Let me know! ?

Featuring:
Red bean bun
Pizza and meatball bun
Spicy crab bun
Steamed hot dog bun
Snowflakes donut
Sweet rice punch
Cinnamon ginger punch

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

there are so many things i love about this place but to summarize:
- buns are INCREDIBLY fluffy and soft (NOT TOO SWEET for all my asians) 
- workers are super helpful and sweet
- interior is adorable and the music isn't too loud 

as someone who was raised in california, i've had my fair share of delicious buns but i can't recall having any buns that are this fluffy. usually i'm not super into ham and cheese buns but this place has me hooked. my personal favorites were the pizza bun and the classic red bean bun. the red bean is flavorful but also not too sweet. i wish my parents lived in new york because i was totally take them here. the drinks we tried were also delicious and very refreshing.

the inside was adorable with some of the cutest designs ive seen and the music wasn't too loud. the worker that we interacted with was super sweet to everyone in the store. she would approach us with napkins and brought us cups for our drinks even though we didn't ask for them. 

you can really feel the hard work and care that goes into crafting these buns and i highly recommend checking this place out!

Reviewer: Caitlin Kraft

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ham & Cheese Bun

This place has the best Korean sugar donuts. It has soft but chewy dough filled with sweet beans. Buns were great, too. Definitely going to get more...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for the first time and owner(I think) excitedly told me all about their bun options. And I got some pizza buns.

I didn't know steamed pizza buns was one of the best things ever. good buns

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

such a cute store, the buns were fresh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A paradise for bun lovers, especially red bean bun enthusiasts! They offer a variety of buns, such as mugwort red bean bun, red bean cream bun, Nutella cream red bean bun, as well as savory options like pizza bun and kimchi bun. The snowflake sugar donut is fluffy and crispy, making it a great snack!

The texture of the bun is remarkable. It's pillowy, fluffy, yet chewy with a mochi-like mouthfeel. The red bean paste is pleasantly sweet without being overly sugary. I could easily eat four in a row!

They also offer unique Korean drinks. I tried the sweet rice punch, which is refreshing and malty, perfect for waking up your taste buds on a humid summer day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Neat interior. The bread is delicious~

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One afternoon, I went to buy steamed buns with my husband, but the person at the counter kept making mistakes and asked me to try again, and only then did he say that he entered the wrong price for one of the steamed buns, but he didn't apologize and said that I made a mistake, so should I give him a cup of coffee? I was standing there smiling while doing this. I said it wasn't necessary and left, but I haven't been there since that day, but the service was really bad and they even acted like they were ignoring people. No matter how delicious the bread was, it was a place I didn't want to go to a second time. The most unpleasant thing to see was that woman's face smiling brightly. hmm

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

The buns here are unique in every way—the taste, ingredients, and how they’re made. I love how they don’t slow down my digestion. What I love most is that they are fresh and healthy. I can eat them in the morning and not feel heavy at all. If you love buns and want to try something new, this is the place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 햄치즈찐빵 ham & cheese bun, 야채 찐빵♡, Mochi

I bought red bean buns, red bean cocoa(?) bun, and corn cheese buns. All of them tasted very good! Especially the red bean buns were not too sweet and just the right sweetness and consistency. Corn cheese buns tasted so good to my pleasant surprise. Everything tasted fresh and very clean. If you want to know what Korean steamed buns taste like, don't wait to try them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 햄치즈찐빵 ham & cheese bun

Anyone who liked steamed buns in Korea should definitely come here!!! It's moderately sweet/salty, but also light enough to be eaten by anyone of any age. Perhaps because they knead and make everything by hand every day, the steamed bun skin is chewy and delicious. There are so many different types, so I recommend all steamed bun lovers to go!! Sikhye is also really delicious.. It’s so delicious and they made by handmade everyday, it’s so fresh and healthy. Everyone has to try here steamed bun right now!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anyone who liked steamed buns in Korea should definitely come here!!! It's moderately sweet/salty, but also light enough to be eaten by anyone of any age. Perhaps because they knead and make everything by hand every day, the steamed bun skin is chewy and delicious. There are so many different types, so I definitely recommend all steamed bun lovers to go!! Sikhye is also really delicious.. It’s so delicious and they made by handmade everyday, it’s so fresh and healthy. Everyone has to try here steamed bun right now!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5