[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shakalaka Bakery in Flushing is one of the more visually polished modern Chinese bakeries in the area and a reliable stop if I am looking for cakes, pastries, or grab and go sweets that feel a bit more updated compared to traditional bakeries nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I walked into a clean, well lit space designed for quick selection rather than lingering, and the display cases were filled with brightly decorated cakes and pastries that looked consistently fresh.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The mango based cakes are the most consistent thing here. I tried one and found it light, creamy, and built around fresh fruit rather than overly heavy frosting, which made it easy to finish even after a full meal. The matcha cake also worked well, leaning more milky than bitter, with a soft sponge that held its structure without feeling dry. The pork floss cakes are one of the more interesting savory sweet options, and they came out better than I expected since they did not go overboard on sweetness. The croissants and egg tarts are solid supporting items rather than the main reason to come. The croissant I had was flaky with a noticeable butter layer, and the egg tart was best eaten warm as the custard tightens up when cold. The purple rice desserts are heavier but work if I want something more filling and texturally different from the fruit cakes. Service was generally efficient even when the bakery was busy, and the staff moved through orders quickly. Prices sit a bit higher than older style Flushing bakeries, but the tradeoff is cleaner presentation, more modern flavor combinations, and consistently fresh looking cakes. For a modern bakery stop in Flushing, Shakalaka delivers on quality and visual appeal. read more

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Shakalaka bakery I love! I really like the Chinese desserts and sweets here and it's probably one of my favorite bakeries in Flushing. They offer really fun and delicious flavors here with their pastries and cakes. The prices here are also really good. Their bread is also really good. I tried the Japanese crab meat bread, Coconut cream bread, and their egg sandwich which I loved! They tasted delicious and they were also very filling. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is modern and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line moves quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, it can be hard to find a seat here and it can get very busy. It's best to grab your pastries and go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is also near public transit, and the train. I will come back here again to pick up a cake from here, the prices are good and the flavors are also good. Price:$8.75 Rating: 9/10 read more

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I got all the available fruit mousse pastries and while it was pricey, i really appreciated the detail and flavor of each pastry. The mousse was light and naturally fruit flavored; each pastry had real fresh fruit. The mango was my favorite though the mangos had a bite to them as if it wasn't in season or ripened enough. Still, it was my favorite and I give it full points for flavor and texture. The chocolate exterior gave a good crunch on every bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery itself is clean and has nice lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend. The cashiers speak primarily Chinese so that's something to take into consideration but they do also speak English. The staff were friendly and efficient. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

The egg custard tart had mochi in it which added a nice bounce to the bite. Flavor was quite good as well and paired nicely with the crust. The coconut mousse was very nice, super creamy and flavorful. Nice treats. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Coconut mousse - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Since I've discovered Shakalaka, it has been my go to when I'm out of ideas of what cake to get. They have so many unique cake flavors and very nice looking cakes. I love how they so many options for their 4" cakes. Shakalaka is always on my mind. I never really had a bad experience with the flavors. The cakes are premade fresh so it's been a great last minute resource for me. read more

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A Chinese bakery serving a variety of pastries and cakes! We got the pork floss taro cake. The cake was a sponge like cake - super soft and springy. Inside were layers of taro cream that were not too sweet. The entire cake was covered in a generous portion of pork floss. A delicious unique offering and the flavors melded together perfectly. The line moves quick and be sure to know what you want before you get to the front of the line. Have not tried their other bakery items but would get the cake again! read more

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I've been watching so many TikTok's of people in LA eating the fruit pastries and I've vern craving one so bad. I really did not want to go all the way to salswee in the city to get one, so I was so excited that shakalaka carried their mango fruit! It was definitely worth the hype. Such a pretty dessert, amazing crunch factor, and my favorite part was the mango coulis on the inside. It was $12 for a small pastry, but definitely worth the try. I would get it again as a treat! read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Mango Fruit - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

Amazing cakes with unique flavors. Love that it's not too sweet. The price is great too! read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Taro purple rice cheese cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I do not have a sweet tooth and usually dislike cakes, especially really creamy ones. With that said, this bakery had perhaps simultaneously the most delicious and most beautiful cake all at once. It looked like something out of the world of Totoro and all his animal buddies. The texture was a perfect balance of soft sweet + crunchy chocolate bits. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was so good that we went to check out the physical store and service / ambiance matched the beauty of the cake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The desserts here look beautiful! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a nice little dining area in the back and a clean bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is very friendly Their milk tea is not bad, but I tried to ask for less sugar and they said they couldn't adjust it. The mango pastry is my favorite and it is worth the high price point. I tried the banana chocolate and although it looked gorgeous, it was just okay. We also tried the coconut one and a pineapple bun. I will be back to try more! read more

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Despite the influx of newcomers, this is still one of my fav bakeries in Flushing. I love the fact creative cake flavor options, not your usual fresh fruit with cream cake that you get in other Chinese bakeries here. There are so many different options. I also love the size, perfect for 2-4 people without worrying about leftovers. The breads here are pretty great, some fun and unique flavors. read more

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This review is solely for their cakes. I first encountered these cakes during my birthday party and I immediately laughed when I saw the name of the birthday. I love catchy names like this. There were two 8 inch taro cake and oreo strawberry cake. Both had great presentation and were beautiful. To top it off, all I kept hearing was "good, not too sweet," which as we know is complete approval for Asian families. I love the abundance of toppings for each cake. They did not skimp on taro filling or oreo and strawberry. We liked it enough that we went back to try a few more of their cakes. One tip is if there is a cake you really want, place the order online. They only have a select number of cakes in store on display and in the fridges behind the counter. I ordered the 4 inch mango pomelo sago cake. It's a very delicate cake. As soon as you rip the plastic off, it starts to sag. This wasn't bad as a cake but it's probably the one cake I wouldn't get again from this bakery. It was $17 for a 4 inch and about $38 for select 8 inch cakes. Prices are good as your typical Paris Baguette and chain bakeries prices are climbing. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Mango pomelo 4inch cake $17 - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

Pistachio Christmas tree cake was delicious. Not too sweet, not too big, and everyone dug into it. It's sooo pretty too. Definitely am interested in trying other bakery items of theirs read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Pistachio Christmas tree Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

My friend got me the matcha pistachio strawberry cake for my birthday and it was really soft and not too sweet. The owner also opened SALSWEE, located in midtown Manhattan, which is surprising to me given how much the rent is in Manhattan. They must be doing well for themselves. I thought it was also funny that the box says SHAKALAKA but the cake is on a plate that says SALSWEE. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Matcha pistachio strawberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Stopped by here for dessert and had a pleasant experience. There's a lot of selections to choose from but we ended up getting the egg tarts. It was flavorful, flaky, not dry, delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall ambiance is alright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's pretty cramped inside and the tables were very close together so it was difficult to maneuver around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd come back again if I'm in the area and craving something sweet. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Egg tarts - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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One of the best cakes I've had! I got to try the 3 layer matcha chiffon cake that had layers of whipped cream filling as well as strawberry and raspberry Jelly. Not only does the cake look so cute but the flavoring is also very good! Not too sweet and honestly so tasty. Their bakery also had a variety of other cool flavors that I want to try next time. read more

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Not worth the hype!! Cute Coconut Moose but tastes blah!! For $11.95, nope!! Not again!! Service was ok!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance though!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pricey place!! read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I was able to try a variety of desserts from Shakala Bakery due to them offering small cakes. There are interesting combinations, but overall just okay. Soybean Milk Cake ($14.99) - This had a soybean cream which was unique. Matcha Pistachio Cake ($16.99) - Basically tasted like a matcha sponge cake with strawberries inside. Only had pistachio crumbs on top, otherwise no pistachio flavor which was disappointing. Taro Purple Rice Cheese Cake ($16.99) - I liked the creamy taro filling and fluffy sponge cake, but the purple rice inside was too hard. Basque Burnt Cheesecake Cake ($12.99) - This was light, but I've had better. Snow Nuts Torrone ($6.99) - Seems to be made with nuts, marshmallow, cracker, and cranberry, creating a soft, layered, crunchy texture. Not too sweet. Very good bite size snack. read more

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Now that I've tried some more cakes from this bakery, I can safely say that there are hits and misses. And some of these misses are outrageously pricey. I got the coconut mousse ($9.95) and the banana mousse because they were just so adorable. Both had a chocolate exterior that was impressively molded into a banana/coconut. While I didn't mind the taste of either, it's not something that I found super likeable or worthy of buying again. The pork floss cake was unique and reminded me of those Chinese bakery pork floss buns. I kind of liked the salty and sweet combo. The Christmas cake was very bland, and the sponge cake was more like the Chinese bakery Japanese cheesecakes. It weirdly had banana slices in between each layer, even though the cake topping was a chocolate-covered strawberry. I totally thought it was going to be a strawberry cake and not a banana cake! The mango puree cake was inventive in that the puree poured down when the plastic cake wrap was removed, but the flavor was a bit off. It didn't taste as sweet as it should've. read more

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Shakalaka Bakery -- where the desserts are as fun as the name. This Flushing gem doesn't just settle for the usual suspects of Chinese bakeries; it serves up a variety of unique offerings that'll make you pause and say, "Wait, I've gotta try that." The osmanthus jasmine oat milk tea was an instant favorite. It's light, floral, and delicately sweet. Pair that with their creative pastry selection, and you've got a bakery experience that's hard to beat. Final thought? Shakalaka Bakery is a must-visit for anyone looking to step outside the usual bakery fare and indulge in something a little more adventurous (see pictures below). Just don't blame me if you end up craving that osmanthus milk tea every week -- it's dangerously addictive! read more

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Shakalaka's cakes are DE-FRIGGIN-LICIOUS. Lemme start this by saying I'm not really a fan of cakes. HOWEVER, their cakes have to be every person's dream dessert. The quality is second to none and finds the balance of sweetness, but not to sweet so perfectly. This was the second cake we've had at Shakalaka (Blueberry) and previously we had their mango cake. I'd lean a bit more towards their mango cake, but this blueberry was still explosive. The jam that was included was a little tart which was a nice change of pace partway through the cake. If you have a birthday coming up, a special event, or just want an excuse to grab a cake GET IT FROM SHAKALAKA and whoever you share it with will be so impressed! read more

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Great bakery offers specialty cakes, bread and pastries. My favorite is the Pork floss taro cake. It's salty on the outside with seaweed and not too sweet inside with 3 layers of cake and 2 thick layers of taro. $13.99 for 4 inches. 8 inches for $45 which is pretty reasonable. Also tried their mango $11.95. Filling inside tastes fresh with mango flavor. Outside is a thin crispy crush. It's tasty but pricey. Unfortunately Customer service was just ok. Not much smiles / thank you. Minus one star also because the inconvenience of ordering. No phone order accepted. All order has to go through the app Fantaun. So I went on the app, however, they don't have the 8 inches cake I want. They only offer in 4 inches size. So I called them back. They told me since it is not on the app, I have to go in person to order it. I cannot give them my credit card number over the phone. That was very inconvenient. I heard the owner is the same owner of the bakery place Salswee bakery in NYC. They both share similar products such as the mango and banana. They both look very realistic. read more

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Went in for the Thai tea cake & the chestnut cake, but they don't sell either anymore! So disappointed, I didn't even try the chestnut cake! This is the only bakery I know of that sold Thai tea (my fave boba flavor) cake, which is the main reason I'd come here. Hope they bring both flavors back! Anyway, I saw an impressive selection of desserts. I got coconut mousse ($9.95) & mango ($11.95). Both are so pretty, shaped & colored like the actual fruit, I couldn't resist. 5/5 The mango is so pretty! It's green, yellow-orange& red-orange. It's 1 of the cutest, prettiest desserts I've seen! It tastes amazing too. The center has what seems like a thin layer of mango mousse, with mango jelly & mango pieces. It's sweet & sour, perfection in a dessert. If you like mango or even the tartness of passion fruit, I think you'll love this! 2/5 The coconut mousse has a chocolate shell, creamy, otherwise bland coconut mousse. The center has mango jelly & mango pieces on top. What saved this is the mango jelly & mango pieces, which make it sweet & sour. Otherwise, it wuda been extremely bland. I wouldn't get this again. Please bring the chestnut cake & the Thai tea cake back! read more

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My friend had the strawberry Oreo cake for her birthday and just from the sound of it, I was really scared it was going to be too sweet. To my surprise, it's not too sweet! I'm a huge Chinese fruit sponge birthday cake fan, and the Oreo cake tasted just like that with a mild Oreo flavor! What a fun twist to the classic. I'm excited to try other flavors they have for my upcoming birthdays! read more

Very delicious dessert food as you can see in the picture. Tastes very fresh, staff was nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a cute place to sit in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The pastries here are absolutely adorable! I ordered a mango mousse that looks like a mango!! Location is great and it is convenient. Even late at night folks are stopping in to buy buns. Service is great! read more

Great bakery on Roosevelt! We were looking for a smallish cake for a birthday and thought it would be fun to order the one that looks like a mango (which they outsource from Salswee Bakery) and the Mango pomelo sago lava cake to sort of resemble a mango before and after it is cut. Loved the mango pomelo cake! Not too sweet and the popping bubbles and fruit on top made it taste more refreshing. Definitely more cream than cake though. I already knew the mango shaped cake was going to look better than it tastes but the taste was actually not too bad. The mango filling was a bit sweeter than the mango pomelo cake though. Also found their German pudding egg tart rather interesting so we got that as well and it was very dense. The egg filling on the inside was good but the butter crust, which is more pronounced than your typical egg tart since it's so tall, was rather unimpressive. Didn't really have that delectable butter crust flavor that you get with your traditional egg tarts. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - German pudding egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Got a beautiful 4 inches cake for my daughter. Good for small family who doesn't like sweet that much. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - 粟子蛋糕 - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

I tried their mango and blackberry cakes. The cakes have a lot of frosting and fruit is minimal within the layers. The blackberry seeds were plentiful so be careful because it gets stuck in teeth; the mango pieces in between the cake layers were hard, as if the mango they used wasn't ripe yet. The cake itself was the best part - light and fluffy! The cakes were pretty but don't get them for the fruits; they play a minimal part in the cake flavor. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - mango cake and blackberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

These desserts look really good on the gram! They also taste pretty good as well. But they're kinda small for what you pay for. So you need to accept that fact. It's pricey but so grammable. The Mango looks almost realistic. The inside is not too sweet. When you give this to a friend they'll feel special and feel the need to post it online as well. The banana is really small but has a really strong banana flavor. It was roughly the length of my index finger. I would get the mango instead. The coconut drink is pretty good except when you try to eat it out breaks immediately. The chocolate shell looks pretty good but breaks when you try to eat it. They have other pastries and croissants but I have only tried these smaller desserts cakes. The staff is pretty efficient and are ready to get these small fruit shaped cakes to you. I noticed they were already prepackaged in their individual boxes already. read more

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I got a 6" Mango Chiffon Cake for Mother's day and I was impressed with the quality of the cake. It was light, airy, and not too sweet. The inside tastes like a freshly made Chinese sponge cake and you can really taste the egg-y flavor. The inside was filled with cream and plenty of fresh mangoes. I was surprised how generous they were with the fruits. I do wish there was a little less cream inside but nonetheless, was still a great cake and I would come back to try their other flavors such as Thai Tea. I also got a scallion/pork floss pastry and a vanilla latte to go. I really enjoyed my vanilla latte! This is a great spot in Flushing to try if you have not stopped by already. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Mango chiffon cake - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

The little pork floss cake is SO delicious! Extremely flavorful and not sweet. It is a savory cake. A taste I have never tried before. Extremely delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Individualized small cakes - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

Service was quick, some of the pastries I've tried were good but the cakes were the best. Ordered the taro purple rice cake and the matcha cake and both were a hit with fam since they often don't like to eat too sweet of a dessert. Highly recommend ordering cakes from here!! read more

There's so many bakeries in the area but I think this one stands out among the rest! It's modern and has unique options of pastries along with a variety of coffee and drinks. I had a matcha croissant that was packed with matcha cream and tasted fresh! I could not resist trying this coconut custard made into this adorable coconut shape. It was also delicious and not too sweet! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a few tables in the back to enjoy your treats at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area to try more! read more

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Very unique bakery that stands out from all the other bakeries because of the modern ideas/recipes. A little bit more upscale and pricier but I definitely would recommend checking this out when you're in flushing! read more

The cakes are really cute and esthetically pleasing. I like this bakery for their mini cakes, it's a really good size for small/intimate occasions; or if you want to celebrate with a very small group of family/friends. The price is acceptable but I would say it's slightly high for a small cake. The cakes tastes pleasant, it's not overly sweet or heavy. read more

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Got the matcha pistachio 4 inch cake ($13.99) and it was very good. Good matcha and pistachio flavors in the cake. The inside of the cake has strawberry. I'll definitely get this cake again and will try their other flavors. They have other bakery items in the front and there is a seating area in the back. They also accept credit card which is another plus. read more

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Every time I passed by at night, their display cases were empty! I do see they're on TooGoodToGo, so maybe that's why. My curiosity got to me on if these baked goods were actually good. Options wise, there wasn't anything particular worth grabbing. They seem to offer Japanese inspired or influenced pastries. I got their Mochi Taro Bun ($2.95), which I was intrigued by the mochi in bun. It looked like they used wheat for this bread, which contributed to lack in moisture, but the chewiness of the mochi, laced with the sweet pasty texture of the taro, makes up for it. Their Iced Milk with Oat Milk ($3.29) also wasn't too shabby. I wish the bakery had more options, but I think they're worth a visit for a more modern take on traditional Chinese bakeries in the area. And for sure if you manage to score their TooGoodToGo deal. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Frank Pastry ($3.50) - expensive for fancier hot dog bao; - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Shakalaka? when i first heard of this name, I couldn't help but to think of that one song; but quite frankly, this bakery is everything you THOUGHT you knew about about bakery but MUCH more. Shakalaka Bakery offers not only variety that one would expect from their typical Asian bakery counter-part but distinct flavours that one would not think of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First, this bakery's design is very simple and clean; the place is very spacious despite being in a more narrow setting in the ever-bustling neighborhood of Flushing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, the ingredient they use; most people initially would be like "damn look at the price tag though"; but when you take a bite into it (i.e. their croissant, and other baked bread), you will nod to yourself on the inside and goes "ok, i kinda see why now" Now, don't get me started on their cake creation; you think you knew Asian bakery until you tried their goods. For example, pork floss on cake? when i first heard this I was like "what?" but do not just let me be the one to tell you, try it! it's delicious! Also, their taro cream cake with the purple rice? it most def hit the spot. The taro cream covered the outside of the cake is not too sweet (it's hand-made!), and their fluffy cake is stuffed with the creamy taro filling pair with the purple rice to give that right amount of sweetness and the layers of flavor satisfaction! They also have different size option(s) for their cake so you won't have to break a leg and an arm in order to consider for a budget friendly special occasion. Quite frankly, with the ever-rising price inflation, their price point is acceptable. read more

I really love the seating area in this bakery, everything is so aesthetically pleasing. I think the breads are on the pricier side but it is very clean and spacious inside the bakery. We tried the pork floss bun and the taro with pork floss. Both were tasty. read more

Shakalaka Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Flushing, New York