Dive into Lady Wong, a charming East Village patisserie that showcases vibrant Southeast Asian desserts, from colorful kuih to delicate pastries, each a delightful homage to the owners' Malaysian roots.
"A bakery that specializes in unique pastries using distinct regional ingredients, celebrating the owner's heritage alongside their baking skills." - Richard Whiddington
"At Lady Wong in the East Village, you'll see multicolored cakes and pastries sitting in glass cases as if they're million-dollar watches. That's probably because these baked (and steamed) goods are, indeed, very precious. If you're looking for a snack, there's a large variety of kuih, and you'll also find some elaborate tarts, swiss rolls, and layer cakes. Try any one of these things, and you'll feel compelled to come back once a week. (We suggest the silky, candy-coated taro ube tart.) Before any party or special occasion, stop by for a box of treats that will make your friends and family forgive any past transgressions." - willa moore, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang
"We never leave Lady Wong in the East Village without ordering a piece of steamed rainbow kuih, a chewy, bouncy treat that’ll leave your fingers slightly sticky with coconut flavor. And that’s just the dessert we eat in three bites inside the store. The Southeast Asian patisserie also has some elaborate tarts, swiss rolls, and layered crepe cakes. It’s a pocket-sized space with just a couple of bar stools, so plan on taking your pastries to go. They also have an outpost in the Urban Hawker food hall." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja
"Beautifully presented Malaysian desserts shot Lady Wong to fame. Come fall, husband-and-wife co-owners Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan are selling baked and snow skin mooncakes with modern, Malaysian accents. Try the pandan and coconut, tangerine and caramelized white lotus, and hazelnut paste with hazelnut butter flavors. They’re available for pre-orders." - Caroline Shin
"The Southeast Asian pastry and dessert shop, run by co-owners and married couple Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan, stocks vibrant kuih — don’t miss the seri muka, with thick pandan custard set on top of a bed of blue and white sticky rice — alongside tarts, cake slices, and a durian roll cake that has its own following." - Eater Staff, Melissa McCart
