LÀ LÁ Bakeshop

This East Village bakery serves modern Vietnamese treats, from fragrant durian pandan cakes to savory pork floss buns.

  • Tue – Thu, 11:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
  • $$
  • 73 2nd Ave
  • 4.5 (228 reviews)

Description

Named after the Vietnamese phrase for "it's a leaf," the shop uses a golden ginkgo logo to represent its cross-cultural roots. While the bakery offers Western options like tiramisu, its standout treats are the Asian-flavored desserts and baked goods. The selection includes a signature coconut pandan sticky rice, seasonal tangerine jasmine tea, and various puffs. Sweetness is generally moderate, though savory items like the salted egg yolk pastries can have a very pronounced egg flavor.

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