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    Kuih Cafe

    4.6 (125 reviews)
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    Malay desserts
    Mei C.

    For all the Durian lovers out there; Must try Kuih Cafe's Pandan Mochi Waffle with Durian kaya & cheddar cheese. All menu items are made to order at this small Cafe (not much standing space). Wait time for my mochi waffle was moderate, but with the sweet smell of Pandan and durian in the air, made my wait-time a bit more enjoyable; The waffle itself has that wonderful green pandan color, with a bouncy mochi inner layer. The filling is eclectic to say the least, durian was plentiful combined with the savory cheese made this waffle filling and tasty. The auntie behind the counter was working alone on the day of my visit, and still kept the shop running smoothly. The menu of Malay dessert rotates each week; customers can try new items throughout the month. Overall, lovely Asian dessert spot

    Evonne H.

    Went to try the sesame waffle and is so good!!!! The sesame flavor is so good and flavorful!! $12.42 tho but worth a try

    Alan T.

    I've been wanting to come to Kuih Cafe for a long time, and after seeing their menu for this particular week, I finally came here! I got their Kuih set, their pandan cake, and Ube cookie. I felt like my favorite was the pandan cake! Out of the Kuih set, I really like the multilayer rice cake!

    Sampler
    Aarti M.

    I love the specialty treats at this adorable Malaysian cafe that is not far from Chinatown area. We got the sampler which had taro, coconut milk and pandan specialties. The coconut/pandan mix was my fave! This is a small place but the service was quick and efficient. Next time- I'll check their Instagram page for when they have Kaya available (it's a specialty item that sells out quickly)

    Menu on 08/17/25
    Melissa G.

    I had wanted to visit this bakery for months. I was in the neighborhood and finally got to grab some pandan desserts. The shop itself is tiny. Prepare to take your food to-go, unless you happen to get a spot on one of three stools they have. I got a kuih set for $12, it comes with three different types, two of each piece. The texture and flavors are so unique. I really loved trying this and will come back to try more of the menu. New York has such cool spots. This is definitely one of them. Give Malaysian desserts a try!

    Shannon W.

    Absolutely the best, most authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food I've had. Come here for the street snacks, stay for the grit. Auntie Veronica's kitchen is like comfort food away from home -- all her baked goods are made day of and she rotates her menu often, but everything is so delicious that you'll be always wanting to try something new. My friend and I got the pancake which is made fresh and hot -- both the original and ube flavors. The original peanut is sooo yummy, reminiscent of Asian sesame flavor and peanut candies from CNY. The Ube jam is a beautiful purple and also made in house. We were so impressed that we ordered two additional ones for our friend's birthday weekend. I also got to try the salted duck yolk butter chicken which is the most genius dish. Like, where else are you going to find this?? (Answer: a hawker center in Singapore!!) I have so much respect for Veronica and her establishment. Please note, because she is a one woman show the food might take some time, but it's well worth the wait depending on how many customers there are (for us, about 10-15 min for food made fresh, with one other customer waiting.) She also wanted me to pass along that sometimes she may come off as curt but it is just because she wants to get your order right. I do hope her business sticks around, it's a rare gem in two bridges. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. I'm sending all my friends here. Note: baked goods do run out by evening (we came Friday 6 pm) -- come early!

    Ray L.

    This is a cute little experimental café that has a wide selection of Southeast Asian flavors integrated with their treats. I loved the kaya waffle, and the flavors from some of the cookies came out very strong as well. The auntie who runs the shop is so lovely and cute!

    Sandra L.

    Cute little store! I wish they sold the kuih more individually because the sampler has way too many and for a decent amount of money ($15). All 3 were tasty but so heavy so I would only want a single bite so the platter is overkill. Im glad I tried but probably not my favorite type of dessert so i wouldn't get again. I'm curious about other items they have

    Lily W.

    I really wanted to try kaya jam and came across this spot on Yelp and immediately made my way over. It's a small spot with delicious treats and the kindest employee. My friend and I shared an Apam Balik (Malyasian pancake) which could have 2 flavors, so we tried the original and the butter-kaya. I honestly loved both, I thought they were both really unique. The original had some peanuts and corn which gave it a really fun texture and the butter-kaya was perfectly silky. This is a great spot to grab some beautiful and delicious treats to share with friends or even just for yourself!

    Thin original pancake
    Denis F.

    This Malaysian food is extremely tasty. We nicely chatter with the owner who is managing everything by herself. We very nicely surprised that most of the items are coming from Malaysa and are handmade. Recommend this business and definitely will be back to try new menu that is charging all the time.

    Black sesame tart
    Kammy F.

    Everything is fresh. Cute Malaysia cafe in Chinatown. Expecting wait since limited manpower.

    Kuih Set
    Ruby C.

    We stopped by Kuih Cafe in Chinatown at 4pm, and were lucky enough to get the kuih set before the crowd rushed in. The owner is a friendly and sweet Malaysian lady -- she chatted with us and passionately introduced her cakes. She has moved to New York for decades, bringing the authentic taste of her hometown with nostalgic snacks. They are more than just flavors and appearances, but desserts infused with warmth and care. *Kuih Set $12 To celebrate Lunar New Year, the angku cakes were intricately molded as the shapes of goldfish and lucky bag, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. Angku kuih is a steamed cake made from glutinous rice flour and filled with mung bean fillings. The steam cassava with palm sugar sago and shredded coconut was an interesting combo of flavors that I've never heard of. I truly enjoyed the soft chewy texture and subtle sweetness of every single bite.

    Menu June 2024
    Valerie N.

    It's a small little store with a couple of tables out front, but more suitable for takeaway. Everything is made fresh so expect a wait if there's a queue. Most of the desserts are delicious and does remind me of Malaysia in some capacity. The cendol was good although not my favorite item. Their Pandan ice cream is delicious and I would get it again. The Pandan peanut pancake is just okay. The Pandan flavor was lacking and it didn't have a nice bouncy texture like I'm familiar with. Here it was a bit mushy, so I tossed most of it unfortunately. I heard great things are about the noodles, so I may order that next time. I'd definitely come back and try the rest since it all seems delicious and everyone left with happy faces.

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    Thank you for stopping by Natalie! :)

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    Delicious food. Will come again! They made us malaysian peanut pancake fresh! They should open more shops.

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    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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