Lady Wong
Lady Wong is chef Seleste Tan’s jewel-box pastry shop on East 9th Street, blending Southeast Asian flavors with French patisserie technique. It is a small East Village boutique where the case glows with ondeh ondeh, pandan cake, and glossy modern cakes in flavors like ube, calamansi, and black sesame.
The black sesame passionfruit cake earned a spot on the New York Times’ best-dishes list, and the traditional Nyonya kueh are among the best you will find in the city. Grab a coffee and a slice for the counter, or order a whole cake for a celebration.
What to Expect
As a pastry and dessert shop with no bar program, Lady Wong does not have a happy hour. Time your visit around the daytime hours instead, when the full selection of kueh and cakes is out.
The Room
A petite, polished East Village patisserie with a jewel-box pastry case and a handful of seats. Coffee, tea, and seasonal drinks alongside the desserts; counter service and whole-cake pickup.
Who Lady Wong Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Southeast Asian desserts | The case is stocked with Nyonya kueh and pandan cake rarely found at this quality in the city. |
| Celebration cakes | Whole entremets in flavors like ube and black sesame make standout birthday and party cakes. |
| Coffee and a slice | A quiet stop for coffee or tea paired with an award-winning slice of cake. |
| Gifting sweets | Beautifully made kueh and pastries travel well as a thoughtful edible gift. |
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Lady Wong FAQ
Does Lady Wong have a happy hour?
No. Lady Wong is a Southeast Asian pastry and dessert shop with no bar, so there is no happy hour.
What is Lady Wong known for?
Traditional Nyonya kueh like ondeh ondeh and pandan cake, plus modern entremets in flavors such as black sesame, ube, and calamansi.
Where is Lady Wong located?
At 332 East 9th Street, between First and Second Avenues in the East Village.
Can I order a whole cake?
Yes. Lady Wong offers whole cakes for pickup, popular for birthdays and celebrations.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Lady Wong before visiting for a specific deal.