Get The Viral Taro Pandan Chiffon Cake In JB For A Limited Time Only

Ming Ang Confectionery has pandan yam layer cake at JB City Square

There’s another reason to cross the border this weekend—to get the viral Pandan Yam Layer Cake at popular JB bakery Ming Ang Confectionery!

The new cake rose to internet fame recently, with Ming Ang Confectionery’s Instagram post garnering over 1,400 likes on their page.

As the cake is handmade fresh, it’s only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, for a limited time. You can find it at the bakery’s City Square and Bukit Indah outlets.

Image credit: @mingangconfectionery

Each round costs RM31, which works out to around S$9.60. You get a pandan chiffon cake sandwiching thick yam layers in between. The cake is said to be light and fluffy with a discernible pandan fragrance, pairing well with the cream orh nee middle.

Do act fast, as the cakes are available for a limited time only! To avoid disappointment, we recommend placing an order beforehand—simply WhatsApp the bakery at +60 12-718 8122 to reserve a cake.

Image credit: Ivan Lam

Besides this trendy pandan yam cake, you can find other traditional Chinese pastries on their menu, including Tausa Peah (RM1.30) and Heong Piah (RM1.60).

While you’re there, visit the TikTok-famous Keijometo Cafe, an industrial cafe in JB with Japanese fare and a wide range of matcha drinks! We covered this trendy spot in our guide to the best cafes in Johor Bahru.

Alternatively, if you’re not crossing the border any time soon, check out our guide to Malaysian food places in Singapore for claypot bak kut teh, Penang char kway teow and more!

The current exchange rate is RM1 = ~S$0.304 as of 11 October 2024.

City Square outlet
Address: Level 3, LOT M3-04, City Square, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

Bukit Indah outlet
Address: 7, Jalan Indah 15/3, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm

Website
Ming Ang Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery.

Featured image adapted from @mingangconfectionery

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.