Thank you to Lam Way Baking for waiting for me even after closing since I was stuck in traffic!!! Had found out about this bakery at a previous event! And I had to bring these to a Vietnamese birthday party I was attending because they are the best!! They have been open for 28 years!!! And through word of mouth, people have been coming here to get their fix! The sweetest ladies!!!! Go support them and spread the word. Especially during times like these, we can choose where our money goes and to support small businesses. This bakery is open 6am to 12pm and only take cash or Venmo. read more

A little local bakery tucked away in a small plaza on Sunset Blvd! We stopped by for their pandan honeycomb cakes and wow--they did not disappoint. The small pack is $5, but honestly it's so good that it's worth just getting the whole cake for $12. Super delicious with that perfect texture and flavor. The owner was also incredibly friendly, which made the visit even better. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

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So delicious! I tried to make it at home from the NYTimes recipe... but mine ended flat. This one is the best I ever had.

The best banh bo nuong i ever had - im from orange county ive tried soo many banh bo nuong and this one is truly the best. Texture is perfectly chewy and not too sweet. I will always stop by here and get some when im in LA. Parking difficult- try to get there early in the morning. She takes cash zelle or venmo read more

Amazing freshly made honey comb bread! Best you can find in LA and such sweet owners!

Pandan leaf cake aka banh bo nuong. This place does it right. I believe it's all they sell cause I didn't see anything else. But they do it the best. Perfect texture on the top. Just the right amount of sweetness and pandan flavor. Great item for a potluck read more

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Best moon cake ever. And the people are so kind. I almost missed finding the place though because the exterior is non descript. Worth driving around the block a few times to find it. read more

Amazing pandan cake, fragrant and I really like the chewy mochi like texture (instead of the typical chiffon type), and it is not too sweet! Very reasonably priced, $12 for a whole cake!! They only sell one item, take out only, cash venmo zelle (make sure to bring enough cash for these delicious goodies). It seems like a small family business, they are very friendly and nice. We wanted to get one but ended up getting three, soooo good! read more

I drove from Whittier to try their pandan cake. The only thing that I'm sad about is buying only two! The cake was fresh, not overly sweet, soft and chewy. I will definitely be back! The service was excellent and staff is very friendly. read more

You can't beat the value and portions for this pandan cake.... they will slice it for you as well. $10 for a whole cake! Service was quick and friendly, and they accept cash only. Definitely bring this to your next potluck or eat it at home all by yourself, because that's how easy it is to eat. :) Parking is on the streets in the neighborhood and there are a few spots in the lot that are shared with other businesses. Not much ambience, but it's a small storefront that's strictly takeout and feels very homey. read more

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highly recommend this place! their pandan honeycomb cake is the best. and they're extremely quick with orders. i think i walked in and out in less than 5 mins. read more

*Cash and take-outs only! I did not know that Echo Park has this gem for Vietnamese pastries! They have a decent size parking lot that they share with other stores, and they open from 6 am, so parking will not be an issue. In addition, the owner was sweet and kind. I got there around 9 am and got their pandan honeycomb cake and madeleine. You can order the pandan cake in pieces or as a whole cake. I recommend getting the whole cake because it's that delicious! The pandan cake didn't taste too sweet, so it made it more addictive for me. Moreover, I also loved the texture- it was bouncy, soft, and chewy. It's different from a sponge cake. On the other hand, the madeleine was quite good, sweeter than the pandan cake, and the texture was spongy but soft. My favorite, however, is still pandan cake. The price is also very affordable, around $10 for a whole pandan cake and $4 for eight pieces of madeleine. It's hard to beat that in LA! If you are used to overly sweet desserts, you might not appreciate/enjoy these types of pastries. Apart from the pandan cake, other pastries are not always available. So, if you want to try their other pastries, it will be best to get here early or call them ahead to order! read more

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So yummy ! There is only one thing to buy here and it's delicious Only carry out. These cakes are delicious! read more

what a gem to have a place like this in LA! don't have to drive to bolsa . A+ and some people have rocks for brains. to the person that said "go to singapore". like really? this is vietnamese style. how clueless are you? do you go to kbbq and say "this ain't like texas, 2 stars". i guess common sense is not very common for you. read more

Lam Way is basically where all the Banh Bo nuong is baked and then distributed to all the local grocery stores and sandwich shops to resell. If you're in the area and early enough you'll be able to buy some piping fresh out of the oven ones. That's their main item, but they do carry a couple more things like the taco xoi. Cost is $10 for a circular 9-10in cake size Bo Nuong. Their hours are listed for 11:30 am or noon, but once they have been known to close before that. Keep that in mind if you're making a special trip. read more

In a rapidly changing Echo Park there are still some things that have stood the test of time and Lam Way is one of them. Actually the whole little strip mall it's located in seems to be like an old relic. Anyways, this place is super small you walk in and you're surrounded by delicious pandan honeycomb cakes, they'll ask if you need it sliced and then $10 later you're off! The lady working here was incredibly sweet, spoke Mandarin, English, Vietnamese and was an all around darling. I've never tried anything else from here as I'm always craving the cake. Cash only. Perfect for a picnic or to sneak into a movie treat. No idea how it keeps bc it usually consumed within two hours. Never leave EP, Lam Way! read more

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I mean what else is there to say, everyone else sells THEIR pandan. Get and enjoy. There really is no better deal... pretty sure it's still 10 bucks. read more

I was hoping they would have other goodies but they only sell pandan leaf cake. It was my first time trying and the cake had a slight sweetness from the coconut and the texture was soft. I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend to try at least once! read more

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My absolute favorite spot for the Pandan Honey comb cakes. Bombbbbbbb! They come out hot and fresh, made every morning. Walking in you are slapped in the face (in a good way) with this amazing aroma of coconut and pandan. Makes you drool as you wait for your goodies to be bagged. They're so soft, chewy, airy, and flavorful. So much textures and fun going in in your mouth all at once. Definitely give this mom and pop shop a try. You will not be disappointed. Andddddd did i mention that it's super affordable!? Only $6 for a whole fresh, warm, pandan cake! read more

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No frills, small but mighty business. I arrived at 930 am on a Sunday. The nice lady advised that they only had pandan cake, which was what I was looking for. She sliced the cake right there on the spot. So having never tried this, my first impression was that this cake had a lightly sweetened coconut flavor. I was expecting the texture of angel cake but was surprised it had more of a mochi texture. Cash only. Small parking lot shared by other businesses. read more

This is a no frill bakery that makes delicious Vietnamese goods, distributing to all the Vietnamese food to go places and supermarkets. It takes me a very long time to find a place in Los Angeles selling this special Pandan Honeycomb cake. I see a laughable review of someone comparing a chiffon cake from Singapore to this honeycomb cake from Vietnam. And then comparing a trendy cafe nearby to this place. This is a Vietnamese bakery. And it's not trying to be trendy. It's really meant for wholesale. We are lucky they let regular people walk in to buy at all. If you're bougie enough to flex about flying to another country just to try some bake goods then why hold a grudge on spending Lyft money to come here. read more

GAME CHANGER!!!! If you are in the area and looking for a dessert or something sweet, visit this mom and pop shop!! Best pandan cakes ever and friendly service read more

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Perfect pandan cake to bring to your next gathering! They don't have a ton of options but everything will be a good choice. I think we got a couple Madeline pastries when we went. Bring cash! read more

Come for the pandan cakes and the friendly service. Parking can be a bit tricky given the size and arrangement of the lot, but worth the hassle. read more

Wow! What a gem! Found the go to place for deliciously, SQUISHY pandan cake! This used to be sold across the street from A1 grocery warehouse back, back in the day. Buy by the cake pan and share with friends, or not! My husband would devour this cake in an entire sitting if possible! Looking to return for other delectable treats like pandan and mung bean desserts, madelines, etc. Mainly a takeout and order type of place. Humble family owned storefront with adequate parking. read more

Banh Bo Nuong! Pandan Honeycomb Cake! Small storefront. The door was still locked when I got there, but thankfully, the business owner across from them was kind enough to tell me to knock and they let me in! I was immediately hit with a thick smell of pandan, coconut, and egg (like the "eggy" smell you get when baking sponge cakes). There were three people already there ready to help! The business owners seem multitalented and speak English, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, so take your pick and ask if you need introduction to these deserts. They supply a lot of the Vietnamese snack shops in SGV with a few different snacks, however I feel like their cake is the standout; I've tried other versions, but this place seems to do the best with making it chewy, moist, not too dense, caramelised outside. The posted hours are approximate; they're open at 6am, but I recommend you call for closing time. The yelp number is accurate. I called once and they said they'd be open until at least 2pm that day. Since it's a small business, I think the implication was that they're open until sold out. Easy parking in a small attached lot, next to a laundromat. read more

I was tempted by the glaring reviews, and took a Lyft from downtown here. It's kind of far.. Got all the 4 kinds of the bakery goods for a total of 12 dollars. The price was good, but none of the cakes was very tasty. The pandan cake was lack of flavors, and the rest were coconut flavored but we could hardly tell any traits of coconut. Also, the bakery does not have any sitting area. Nor do they sell any drinks. The nearby Eightfold Cafe, 4 minutes by walk, has nice offerings where I tried the cakes right away. Ha.. For folks who said highly of this bakery, I'd suggest a trip to Singapore when you get a chance. Try the moist, fluffy and light pandan chiffon cake from Bengawan Solo, recently bestowed at Singapore's national cake, at Takashimaya or the airport, then you will see what I meant. :-) read more

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Today I woke up earlier for to go buy bakery at this shop. When i get to the shop. "Out of Sweets !!"But I am lucky. The Owner is very kind, sharing the Sweets for me. The bakery are delicious and thank you very much. read more

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I usually get their pandan cakes from the grocery store, or small Vietnamese food markets, and was so happy to find that the home base is in Echo Park. Call ahead, hours will vary based on their demand. It's not a bakery that you go to relax and drink a coffee with your baked goods, you bring cash and you decide how many pandan cakes you want, and then you get back in your car and eat it in the driver's seat. I loved the ones I get from the grocery store, but these ones from the bakery are so fresh and delicious. Slight crispiness on the outside combined with the chewiness inside, makes me so happy. There's another reviewer here that recommends you eat something from Singapore and compare to this place. Unfortunately, she is comparing foods from two very different countries/regions, like if I were to compare com tam (broken rice) vs hainan chicken. Mostly same ingredients, but clearly different. read more

excellent friendly service. good value for the pandan cake. you will see their products in many vietnamese bakeries.

Simple, incredibly good pandan cakes in LA! In a little, no frills place run by good folks. Will definitely be going back often.

After reading reviews and cravings I finally decided to go here...I woke up so early before 6am and drove far just to be able to get the freshly baked panda cake coz its usually sold out before noon time ..its a hidden gem next to a laundry mat...I walked in on them preparing some goodies to be delivered to asian stores all over la....friendly services....the place is small but clean....i would definitely come back again and try their other goodies .... read more

Very good Vietnamese bakes. Pandan cake is their staple, but for sure try their sticky rice (xôi) as well as their pandan mochi cubes (bánh đúc). They open very early and sell out very quickly. If you call ahead (323-407-6608) to reserve, they'll keep it on hold for you. read more

This is the spot if you want the freshest pandan cake and desserts. This bakery supplies pandan cake and desserts to a lot of Vietnamese bakeries and Asian grocery stores. I prefer to buy pandan cakes straight from this bakery in the morning when they are warm and fresh. Come early in the morning and they have an abundance of pandan cake and pandan desserts available; cash only though! read more

Whenever my Mom gets her hair done, I love coming here, and getting my Pandan Leaf Cake fix! They are a small bakery that bakes and distributes to other supermarkets and shops, but they do sell to customers (like me), who pop in to buy individual baked goods too. I usually come here for my Pandan Leaf Cake: $2.50 for four pieces, and the chewy, sponge cake pieces are big, soft, chewy, and delicious! Not overly sweet, and the pandan smell is super aromatic too! Best of all, it's light and there's no greasy aftertaste or touch either. They used to make the sticky sweet rice triangles, but they discontinued that, and now they make Madelines. Love is little bakery joint, yay! read more

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I love this Vietnamese bakery! I have grown up eating their bakery goods from their pandan leaf cake, xoi bahn kep, sponge cake, and other goodies. Their prices are affordable and their bakery goods have been consistent amazing! I never had a time where I didn't walk away from this bakery smiling like an idiot eating their food! Walk in to pick up or call in your order. Keep in mind that this is a bakery, NOT a cafe. They do not serve drinks here nor do they have a seating area. read more

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Love this bakery! It's a cute mom and pop shop. A big pan of pandan leaf cake (bread) is only $6. I am obsessed with their pandan leaf cake. It's not too sweet, just slightly to get your sweet tooth fix! Parking is available (small private lot in front). I want to go back and try their other desserts! read more

What a hole in the wall gem that bakes a very delicious pandan honey comb cake! This is the specialty of this mom and pop store and they take it to the heart. Pandan cake is fresh, not overly sweet, soft, chewy and flavorful. So glad I found this place. Highly recommend! read more

Best Homemade Bakery hands down in the area for many years. Take out only for this place which is best with this place. Grab on the go. They take phone calls and walk in clients, which makes getting homemade baked goods outstanding when your in a hurry. read more

I'm obsessed with this cake. I probably don't know which Asian groceries to go to but I can never find it, so I had to find the motherland. Last year I tried it when a friend gave me some and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I found it and my life is complete (I know, I'm being dramatic). My kids even remembered when and where they tried it and want more! The pandan is not overly flavorful - it's subtle and the texture is springy and moist. The crust around the bread is nice is toasty so it gives a bit of a crunch. Love it read more