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re: Are king cakes from Dong Phuong Bakery really that good?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:41 pm to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:41 pm to LSUFanHouston
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The demand is not all that high, the Dong has limited supply to artificially create demand. In words... the fact that they don't produce that many of them, feeds the demand for them.
You’re an absolute idiot if you believe this. If you can sell 20% more at the same price, why in the hell would a business leave that money on the table? Working with food processors for 25 years, I understand how production works.
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Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:43 pm to Shexter
They are good. Not worth waiting for.
Overhyped only because people go nuts over them. Really think people are gatekeeping them at this point.
Overhyped only because people go nuts over them. Really think people are gatekeeping them at this point.
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:45 pm to Shexter
I tired one this week for the first time. I definitely think it’s the best king cake I’ve had.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:49 pm to LSUFanHouston
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The demand is not all that high, the Dong has limited supply to artificially create demand.
Wrong.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 6:52 pm to Shexter
They are ok. Breading kind of reminds me of a donut. Definitely nothing to freak out over
Posted on 1/28/22 at 7:43 pm to SportsGuyNOLA
I agree. Did not enjy. Actually threw about half away. Will not be getting again.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 8:02 pm to moontigr
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I finally gave in and bought one last year and thought it was definitely overrated. It was “good” but wasn’t some culinary masterpiece
DongPhong is the ultimate hipster uptown yuppie king cake destination.
It’s a good king cake. Nothing more. And there’s plenty of good king cake in the area.
I prefer HiDo and fresh Randazzos. Gotta be fresh. With chocolate man. Gotta have chocolate.
This post was edited on 1/28/22 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 1/28/22 at 8:11 pm to Nguyener
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DongPhong is the ultimate hipster uptown yuppie king cake destination.
Nah. That would have been true 3 or 4 years ago.
Posted on 1/28/22 at 10:55 pm to caro81
quote:Absolutely not. Wouldn't wait more than a few minutes for one. In fact, haven't had one in a few years. No big deal.
Guess that’s my question. Is it so good it transcends just king cake?
Posted on 1/28/22 at 11:15 pm to Shexter
I paid 25 for cream cheese and 25 for delivery
Posted on 1/28/22 at 11:20 pm to Shexter
Yes they are that good.
Family friend from Nola brought one over last weekend -- I had never heard of them--best king cake ever, with that fluffy pastry-like breading.
I'm not a fan of the doughnut and cinnamon roll doughy and chewy style king cakes.
This Vietnamese king cake was awesome, running neck and neck with Kellar's.
Family friend from Nola brought one over last weekend -- I had never heard of them--best king cake ever, with that fluffy pastry-like breading.
I'm not a fan of the doughnut and cinnamon roll doughy and chewy style king cakes.
This Vietnamese king cake was awesome, running neck and neck with Kellar's.
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:01 am to Shexter
There are many styles of king cake. Some are mostly bread with sugar & icing on top. Some are basically a donut. It’s a preference thing & many people get stuck on what they grew up with.
In terms of taste & overall flavor, DP is on another level. I waited in line about 5 years ago & it was fun to do once. I did not regret. At the time, I think they were $16 & im looking at the line thinking if it’s me I’m charging at least $20 & probably more. As you can see today, they have raised prices quite a bit & people keep waiting in line for them. I’m too busy to wait that long this year, but not gonna lie I’d destroy a piece right about now
In terms of taste & overall flavor, DP is on another level. I waited in line about 5 years ago & it was fun to do once. I did not regret. At the time, I think they were $16 & im looking at the line thinking if it’s me I’m charging at least $20 & probably more. As you can see today, they have raised prices quite a bit & people keep waiting in line for them. I’m too busy to wait that long this year, but not gonna lie I’d destroy a piece right about now
Posted on 1/29/22 at 6:26 am to Shexter
It is more like a pastry bread, soft and fluffy and has cream cheese whipped icing. If you don’t like cream cheese, you won’t like it.
Much lighter than the traditional ones, very good.
Much lighter than the traditional ones, very good.
Posted on 1/29/22 at 7:49 am to Shexter
Absolutely not. Randazzo's and Antoine's are much better .
Posted on 1/29/22 at 8:23 am to Shexter
Was at a meeting in NOLA before Covid.
Tried it and really liked it then.
Texture was very fresh, light and it tasted good.
Tried it and really liked it then.
Texture was very fresh, light and it tasted good.
Posted on 1/29/22 at 9:13 am to trident
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has cream cheese whipped icing
You sure about that? Tasted like margarine to me
Posted on 1/29/22 at 9:24 am to bearhc
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Randazzo's and Antoine's are much better .
All of the Randazzo's are pretty mediocre. Dense, dry, bland. I don't really get the appeal other than nostalgia
Posted on 1/29/22 at 9:57 am to SportsGuyNOLA
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I find them gross
What is you ignorant
Posted on 1/29/22 at 9:58 am to LSUFanHouston
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Especially when the same thing can be found at any of the Nonna's locations.
This. Why you snitching?
Posted on 1/29/22 at 10:48 am to SixthAndBarone
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If you can sell 20% more at the same price, why in the hell would a business leave that money on the table?
What if you can sell the same amount of king cakes at 20% higher price?
Work smarter, not harder.
Price isn't what matters. Profit is what matters. And really, marginal profit is what matters.
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Working with food processors for 25 years, I understand how production works.
I have a number of restaurant / food production clients. 98% of them are terrible businessmen and have little to no financial sense.
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