"Hands down, Smoking Tiger in Whittier is a gem! I stopped by and tried their café latte and Spanish latte, and I’m still dreaming about them—seriously, some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in the area. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and just hit all the right spots. What makes this place stand out is how they weave Korean culture into every detail. From the cozy, thoughtfully designed interior to the playlist that sets the mood, you feel transported. Their menu, with unique offerings like yuzu and misugaru-infused drinks and pastries, is a love letter to Korean heritage. It’s clear they’re passionate about sharing their roots, and it makes the experience so authentic and memorable. The staff was super welcoming and genuinely cared about making my visit special. You can tell this young team is all about building community and creating connections. Smoking Tiger isn’t just a coffee shop—it’s a vibe, a place where you feel at home and inspired. I’m already planning my next visit and telling all my friends they have to check it out. Keep shining, Smoking Tiger!"

"I honestly really like the drinks and the pastries offered at this cafe, but I just don't like how loud this cafe gets. I often come to study at this cafe but there's always music blasting from the speakers. It'd be nice if they would just play the music a little quieter. Overall, I really do like how spacious this cafe is and how many drink and pastry options there are. I hope they play their music quieter in the future though...."

"Stumbled upon this fantastic Korean café. We loved the baked items, breakfast sandwich and lattes so much that we came back twice, picking up items to go to bring on our flight back to Vancouver. We'll definitely be coming back when we're in LA!"

"My sweet husband treated me to coffee and pastries for my birthday, and it was such a thoughtful surprise! He brought back two lattes: the sweet corn latte, topped with a unique corn foam, and the Tiger latte. The sweet corn latte was surprisingly different, but I found the corn foam paired really well with the coffee's flavors. The Tiger latte, on the other hand, tasted like a classic, regular latte—good, but nothing too extraordinary. I’m not a coffee connoisseur or daily drinker, so I just go for what tastes good, and both drinks definitely fit the bill! He also picked up a couple of bread options: a cream cheese garlic bread and a hot dog croissant. Both were delicious and made for a fun treat alongside the coffee. I hope to visit this coffee shop myself sometime soon to try more of their drinks and baked goods."

"Tried the tiger latte with a salt bread and passion fruit croissant. Latte wasn't too bitter nor too sweet and a perfect recommendation. If you're looking for something savory, flaky, with just the right amount of buttery deliciousness the salt bread is for you. On the other spectrum if you want something more on the sweet side but still full of flaky texture the passion fruit croissant is the way to go. Don't forget to ask for it warmed up at the counter if you're enjoying it in the shop!"