Taro Cakes and Matcha Sesame Balls on Eighth Avenue
A cash-only Brooklyn go-to for classic Chinese treats like sweet egg tarts, savory pork buns, and scallion pancakes.
Why this stop works ✨
New Yummy Bakery works Eighth Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn's other Chinatown, packing a lot of variety into a small case. The counter goes past the standard pastries into sweet taro cakes, coconut cream buns, and matcha sesame balls for something a little different.
For a more substantial bite there are savory pork buns and scallion pancakes, plus the classic sweet egg tarts that anchor every Chinese bakery. Bring cash, the register does not take cards. The matcha sesame balls are the item that sets this counter apart from the block.
At 4.4 stars across a small count of 18 reviews, the early crowd calls out the range and the classics done right. Come in for egg tarts and a taro cake, add the matcha sesame balls, and keep cash on hand before you get to the front of the line.
