Arellano Pandesal

Arellano Pandesal absolutely deserves all the praise. Every single treat in this box was incredible. The moment I opened it, the aroma alone set the tone, and each pastry delivered on flavor, texture, and freshness.

I live in upstate NY and have had major fomo about trying Arellano Pandesal for MONTHS. The stars finally aligned and I tried one of everything- just in time for the release of the truly special Cinnamon Zing ensaymada! First, the original pandesal is a humble workhorse: simple, incredibly well-made, fluffy. We got a 12-pack so we could experiment with different recipes and share with friends. It is the perfect vehicle for any culinary dreams you may have: keep it simple with a light toast, swipe of butter, and dash of cinnamon and you have the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee. Slap an over-easy egg, some Sriracha, and some chili crisp on it and you have the brunch slider of champions. Then we need to talk about the "unswirlys," which is Arellano Pandesal's take on the tradit

Visited their pop up at the queens museum today. The pastries are divine. I got a vanilla pastry and it was the softest and most fluffiest pastry I ever had.

I had the pleasure of devouring the cinnamon calamansi zinger, vanilla bean unswirly, and three cheese ensaymada. They were all mouthwateringly delicious. Don't hesitate to try them out.

I wasn’t sure what to expect on a chef's take on pandesal and ensaymada, especially since pandesal is such a humble, no-frills staple. For context, the best ensaymada I’ve ever had is from Mary Grace in the Philippines (I even brought a pack home on the plane), so the bar was high. That said, the pandesal here is the freshest I’ve ever tasted—light, fluffy, and just the right touch of sweetness. My husband and I used them to make mini bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, and they were perfection! I also tried both the cheese and spicy chili ensaymada. While not your typical version, these were absolutely delicious. Think of them as a cross between a buttery brioche and a tender scone. The cheese one was incredibly rich, and the spicy one had a satisfying kick. I loved both and admire the c