2026 Guide
Croissants, sourdough, egg tarts, kaya puffs and old-school Hainanese bakeries: where to go when the oven doors open.
Updated October 2026 · 65 spots · 13 states
⚡ Quick answer
The best Bakery & Pastry in Malaysia for 2026 is Bunn Choon (Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur), followed by Ghee Hiang (George Town) and Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory (Johor Bahru). 17 of 65 picks are halal or Muslim-friendly.
💡 Pro tip: Go before 10am; the best bakes sell out by lunch.
Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
heritagedim sumegg tarts from 8am
Order: Lard-crust egg tarts, durian ham dan so, kaya puffs
KL's egg tart dynasty, traced back to 1893 and now run by a new generation near Petaling Street. The flaky lard crust and wobbly custard are the benchmark, and the dim sum is a bonus.
Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang
heritagesouvenir boxes
Order: Tau sar pneah, beh teh saw, sesame oil
Penang's most famous pastry name, baking tau sar pneah since 1856. The flaky green-bean biscuits are the island's default souvenir box.
Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru, Johor
wood-fired ovenheritagesells out
Order: Wood-fired banana cake, coconut buns
Baking in a wood-fired oven since 1919, this old-town JB bakery is famous for banana cakes that sell out fast. Singaporeans cross the Causeway for it.
Lintas Square, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
cheesecake
Order: Cheesecakes
A cheesecake specialist with a near-perfect rating across more than a thousand reviews.
Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
heritagesells out
Order: Tau sar pneah, beh teh saw
Since 1948 and, to many Penangites, the tau sar pneah to beat. Short morning-to-lunch hours mean it often sells out.
Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
sourdoughsandwichesheritage building
Order: Slow-fermented sourdough, roast ribeye sandwich
One of KL's sourdough pioneers, now baking from the arty Zhongshan Building. Long-fermented loaves and hefty sandwiches have kept it on best-bakery lists for nearly a decade.
heritagesells out
Order: Kaya puffs, salted egg floss biscuits
The Ipoh name for kaya puffs, baking since 1961. A queue forms at opening for flaky puffs fat with house kaya.
Jalan Seng Meng Lee, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
heritagetakeaway boxes
Order: Seremban siew pau (baked char siew bun)
The Seremban siew pau most locals point you to, with a flaky golden shell and sticky char siew filling. A family bakery still using its original recipe.
Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
multiple outletsweekend brunch
Order: Croissants, cinnamon danish, wholemeal sourdough
The leafy Bukit Tunku original of a bakery that has grown into a multi-outlet brand. Buttery croissants and sourdough loaves keep the weekend tables full.
Taman Rasa Sayang, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
sells out earlysourdough
Order: Almond croissant, country sourdough, lotus sea salt bun
A PJ cult bakery whose almond croissants and country loaves often sell out early. It mixes French technique with Asian buns like lotus and sea salt.
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Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
heritagedim sumegg tarts from 8am
Order: Lard-crust egg tarts, durian ham dan so, kaya puffs
KL's egg tart dynasty, traced back to 1893 and now run by a new generation near Petaling Street. The flaky lard crust and wobbly custard are the benchmark, and the dim sum is a bonus.
Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
sourdoughsandwichesheritage building
Order: Slow-fermented sourdough, roast ribeye sandwich
One of KL's sourdough pioneers, now baking from the arty Zhongshan Building. Long-fermented loaves and hefty sandwiches have kept it on best-bakery lists for nearly a decade.
Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
multiple outletsweekend brunch
Order: Croissants, cinnamon danish, wholemeal sourdough
The leafy Bukit Tunku original of a bakery that has grown into a multi-outlet brand. Buttery croissants and sourdough loaves keep the weekend tables full.
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
French pastry
Order: Pain au chocolat, Paris-Brest, canelés
Classic French viennoiserie done properly: crisp, layered croissants, glossy canelés and baguettes. Shows up on both croissant and bakery round-ups.
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
cakesafternoon tea
Order: Victoria sponge, sticky toffee pudding, lemon bars
Bangsar's beloved English-style home bakery, all comforting tea cakes and puddings. A long-time favourite for an afternoon slice.
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Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang
heritagesouvenir boxes
Order: Tau sar pneah, beh teh saw, sesame oil
Penang's most famous pastry name, baking tau sar pneah since 1856. The flaky green-bean biscuits are the island's default souvenir box.
Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
heritagesells out
Order: Tau sar pneah, beh teh saw
Since 1948 and, to many Penangites, the tau sar pneah to beat. Short morning-to-lunch hours mean it often sells out.
Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang
French pastryheritage shophouse
Order: Butter croissant, fig tart, cranberry scones
Often called the best croissant on the island, from a Le Cordon Bleu-trained pâtissier in a heritage shophouse.
Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang
multiple outletsegg tarts
Order: Egg tarts, kaya puffs, char siew pastries
A Penang pastry chain loved for its old-school egg tarts and kaya puffs. Three outlets, including Lebuh Armenian in the heritage zone.
Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
sourdoughmultiple outlets
Order: Sourdough loaves, sourdough pizza, sourdough croissant
Penang's sourdough specialist, with naturally fermented loaves across several branches. The Gurney outlet's sourdough pizzas are a hit.
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Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru, Johor
wood-fired ovenheritagesells out
Order: Wood-fired banana cake, coconut buns
Baking in a wood-fired oven since 1919, this old-town JB bakery is famous for banana cakes that sell out fast. Singaporeans cross the Causeway for it.
Bandar Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor
heritage street
Order: Croissants and French pastries
An artisan bakery across the street from Hiap Joo, focused on laminated pastry. 4.5 on Google from over 1,400 reviews; the croissants are the reason to queue.
Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru, Johor
multiple branches
Order: Durian cake
A JB cake institution with several branches, known for detailed cakes at fair prices. Its durian cake is the one most often recommended.
Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Johor
flagship storecafe upstairs
Order: Savoury puffs, buns and celebration cakes
The flagship of JB's best-known homegrown bakery chain, with a restaurant upstairs. A family favourite for puffs, buns and birthday cakes.
Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Johor
brunch
Order: Croissants and high tea set
A Pelangi bakery-cafe known for its croissants and fusion brunch, with over 1,700 Google reviews.
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Lintas Square, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
cheesecake
Order: Cheesecakes
A cheesecake specialist with a near-perfect rating across more than a thousand reviews.
Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
old-schooltakeaway
Order: Pineapple buns (bo lo bao)
An old Gaya Street bakery famous for its pineapple buns, a staple of the Sunday-market crowd.
Lintas Plaza, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
cakes
Order: Pastries and cakes
A busy pastry shop where the crowds are the best review; cakes and pastries are consistently good.
budget
Order: Affordable cakes and buns
A Luyang neighbourhood bakery loved for affordable everyday cakes and breads.
Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
open till lateold-school
Order: Roti kahwin (kaya-butter toast) and buns
A KK institution open from dawn till late; the roti kahwin and buns are what everyone orders.
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heritagesells out
Order: Kaya puffs, salted egg floss biscuits
The Ipoh name for kaya puffs, baking since 1961. A queue forms at opening for flaky puffs fat with house kaya.
souvenirstraditional
Order: Heong peng, kaya puffs and traditional Chinese biscuits
One of Ipoh's long-established biscuit houses, now with smarter packaging but the same old recipes. Over 1,000 reviews and a regular stop for Ipoh souvenir runs.
since 1975wedding biscuits
Order: Egg tarts, kaya puffs, wedding biscuits and mooncakes
Baking since 1975, Qunkee is the Ipoh name for Cantonese wedding biscuits and flaky egg tarts, popular enough to have opened in Singapore.
Jalan Taming Sari, Taiping, Perak
since 1918family-run
Order: Roti bantal and nostalgic cream rolls
Despite the name, this is Taiping's own heritage bakery, family-run since 1918. Pillow-soft roti bantal and old-style cream rolls are the classics.
sourdoughcafe seating
Order: Sourdough in 10+ flavours with flavoured butters
Ipoh's sourdough specialist in Canning Garden, with a long rotating list of loaves, tartines and pastries. The bakery that made artisan bread a thing in town.
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Jalan Seng Meng Lee, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
heritagetakeaway boxes
Order: Seremban siew pau (baked char siew bun)
The Seremban siew pau most locals point you to, with a flaky golden shell and sticky char siew filling. A family bakery still using its original recipe.
Seremban 2, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Order: Sourdough, croissants, sweet buns
A popular bakery-cafe in Seremban 2 with breads, pastries and cakes, plus pasta for dine-in. Rated 4.1 from over 400 reviews.
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Taman Rasa Sayang, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
sells out earlysourdough
Order: Almond croissant, country sourdough, lotus sea salt bun
A PJ cult bakery whose almond croissants and country loaves often sell out early. It mixes French technique with Asian buns like lotus and sea salt.
Section 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
pet friendlycakes
Order: Cakes, pastries and breads
A bright, pet-friendly bakery-café near SS2 with one of the best ratings among PJ bakeries.
Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
sourdough
Order: Sourdough, sourdough croissant, sausage rolls
Sourdough-led bakery in Damansara Kim with excellent brioche, focaccia and brookies. Tatler and Harper's Bazaar both name it.
cakes
Order: Classic cakes and confections
Subang's favourite neighbourhood bakeshop for classic cakes and bakes, highly rated by SS15 regulars.
Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
cafélocal twists
Order: Chocolate chip cookies, smoked duck bun, sourdough
A bakery-café crossing Malaysian and Western bakes: kaya toast on sourdough, smoked duck buns, big chewy cookies.
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souvenirkek lapis
Order: Sarawak kek lapis (layer cake)
One of the famous kek lapis makers across the river, the classic Sarawak souvenir.
cakes
Order: Butter cheesecake and French-Japanese bakes
Kuching's most-reviewed bakery, baking fresh French-Japanese style goods every day.
Tabuan Tranquility, Kuching, Sarawak
cakes
Order: Cakes and pastries
A well-loved patisserie for celebration cakes and pastries.
old-school
Order: Traditional local buns
A small Padungan shop for old-style Kuching buns.
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East Coast Garden, Kuantan, Pahang
cafe
Order: Cakes and pastries
A popular two-storey cake house and café.
cakes
Order: Cakes and slices
Kuantan's most-reviewed cake shop, in the old town.
Jalan Kubang Buaya, Kuantan, Pahang
sourdough
Order: Sourdough and pastries
Kuantan's artisan sourdough bakery-café.
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arrive early
Order: Croissants
A croissant specialist in the heritage zone. Get there early because the trays clear fast. 4.6 from about 670 reviews.
Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka, Melaka
Order: Carrot cake, croissants
A cosy cake shop rated 4.7 from about 950 reviews. The carrot cake is the house favourite.
Order: Mille crepe cakes
A home-grown bakery known for its crepe cakes, with this branch at the foot of Bukit Cina.
traditional
Order: Sun pastry (heong peah), waffle biscuits
A traditional Chinese pastry shop known for sun pastries and crisp waffle biscuits. A good pick for gifts.
Jalan Ong Kim Wee, Melaka, Melaka
traditional
Order: Chicken floss tau sar kok
An old-school Chinese bakery whose savoury-sweet chicken floss tau sar kok has a following.
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Jalan Dato Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
french pastry
Order: Eclairs and French pastries
A French-pastry café whose eclairs are the standout in KB.
Jalan Mahmood, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
croissants
Order: Egg yolk croissants and bagels
A modern bakery-café known for its egg yolk croissants and bagels.
Jalan Pintu Pong, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
budgetold-school
Order: Donuts, breads and cakes
An affordable old-school town bakery.
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Gong Kapas, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
bakery chain
Order: Croissants, cakes and cookies
Terengganu's best-known homegrown bakery chain; the Gong Kapas premium outlet is the flagship.
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Jalan Istana Kuning, Alor Setar, Kedah
pastries daily
Order: Apple crumble; pistachio cinnamon bun
Alor Setar's top-rated pastry café (4.6 from 650-plus reviews), with fresh pastries baked daily.
Taman Teratai Jingga, Alor Setar, Kedah
bagels
Order: Bagels and pastries
A Muslim-friendly bakery-café known for bagels, a rare find up north.
artisan bread
Order: Artisan breads and viennoiserie
An industrial-style artisan bakery and coffee bar in Mergong.
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The best Bakery & Pastry in Malaysia for 2026 is Bunn Choon (Kuala Lumpur), followed by Ghee Hiang (George Town) and Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory (Johor Bahru).
Croissants, sourdough, egg tarts, kaya puffs and old-school Hainanese bakeries: where to go when the oven doors open.
It depends on the place. 17 of our 65 Bakery & Pastry picks are halal or Muslim-friendly and 48 are non-halal. Use the halal filter at the top of the page.
Bunn Choon (Jalan Balai Polis, Kuala Lumpur) is our top Bakery & Pastry pick in Kuala Lumpur.
Ghee Hiang (Jalan Macalister, George Town) is our top Bakery & Pastry pick in Penang.
Hiap Joo Bakery & Biscuit Factory (Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, Johor Bahru) is our top Bakery & Pastry pick in Johor.
Precious Bake (Lintas Square, Kota Kinabalu) is our top Bakery & Pastry pick in Sabah.
Go before 10am; the best bakes sell out by lunch.