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The beef pho kolache alone explains why this Cambodian-influenced bakery and coffee shop landed on the New York Times' list of best bakeries in the country. Chef Vanarin Kuch, a Top Chef alum and James Beard Outstanding Bakery semifinalist, builds a menu where Southeast Asian flavors drift easily into French, Mexican, and Brazilian territory. The Salty Cambodian latte, finished with condensed milk and sourdough butter, has regulars skipping the cortado for good.
Eleven honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- The New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now
- The Infatuation Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bakery
- Eater The Best Coffee Shops in Houston
- Houstonia Best Coffee Shops in Houston
- Houston Chronicle #21 · Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants
- Eater The 26 Best Coffee Shops in Houston
- Houstonia Houston’s Best Restaurants
- Eater The 38 Essential Houston Restaurants
- Houstonia Best Bakeries in Houston for Pastries, Cakes, and Bread
One number, weighted & current 92
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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