Must-try Pandan cake & unique cookies from this beloved Vietnamese-inspired bakery.
Experience the delightful Vietnamese-inspired baked goods from Banh by Lauren, a celebrated spot in Manhattan's Chinatown. Known for their exquisite Pandan cake, which has garnered significant praise for its flavor and airy texture, this bakery also excels in crafting unique cookies and pastries. While some find the prices a bit high for the portion sizes, the overall consensus points to a high-quality dessert experience that's worth seeking out.
Banh by Lauren specializes in Vietnamese-inspired baked goods, with their Pandan cake and cookies receiving significant acclaim. The Pandan cake is frequently highlighted for its delightful flavor and airy texture, though some reviews mention it can be pricey or dry. Chocolate chip cookies are also a popular item, described as having a great flavor and texture. Other pastries and Vietnamese coffee are also available and generally well-received.
"The Pandan cake is frequently lauded as a must-try, with many customers also recommending their chocolate chip cookies and Vietnamese coffee."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Pandan cake and cookies, with many considering them exceptional.
Important Note
Some customers note that the establishment can be expensive with small portion sizes, and there's a mixed opinion on the Pandan honeycomb cake, with some finding it dry and overhyped.
"The black sesame coffee was excellent, and the pandan cake was so good that the reviewer would travel back for it."
Positive"Bahn by Lauren offers Vietnamese-style sesame balls filled with mung bean, which the commenter notes is not their personal preference but acknowledges its quality if one enjoys that style."
Neutral"This user describes B ahn by Lauren's chocolate chip cookie as having a very good chocolate flavor and texture with a hint of salt."
Positive"This user feels B ahn by Lauren's cookie used to be better."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that B ahn by Lauren's cookie is a 'sleeper hit' and is very good."
Positive"This user lists B ahn by Lauren's cookie as one of their favorites in the city."
Positive"This user notes they want to try B ahn by Lauren, having heard good things."
Neutral"This user recommends B ahn by Lauren."
Positive"This user described Banh by Lauren's chocolate chip cookie as a not-too-sweet sleeper hit."
Positive"This user prefers the cookie from Banh by Lauren over Hani's."
Positive"The user lists Bahn by Lauren as one of the bakeries that makes their favorite Asian bakery-style cakes."
Positive"This user, while not an aficionado, really enjoyed the salted coffee at Bánh by Lauren in Chinatown."
Positive"Banh by Lauren is donating 15% of its sales today to @immdefense."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"Praised the pandan chiffon layer cake from Banh by Lauren, describing it as beautiful and airy. Also recommended their pandan spread."
Positive"Agreed with the positive review for Banh by Lauren's Pandan cake."
Positive"Highly recommends the pandan desserts at Banh by Lauren."
Positive"The Pandan cake from Banh by Lauren is excellent and possibly one of the best desserts the commenter has ever had."
Positive"The original post mentioned Banh by Lauren's Pandan cake as a favorite."
Positive"The original poster acknowledged the information that Banh by Lauren is a bakery/coffee shop and not a full restaurant, and noted the high price for the portion of bánh bò nướng."
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