Nyonya kuih in Klang Valley
It’s a huge fascinating world when it comes to kuih, one that’s full of colours and flavours. The quintessentially Malaysian treats enliven a table and come in fun-sized forms – steamed cakes, sweet custards, glutinous lumps, cookies, and even savoury fritters.
But for many of us, they are more than just dainty, eye-pleasing teatime snacks.
Entrenched in religion and tinged with childhood nostalgia, a bite of fragrant starch reminds us of our family gathering together to munch on plates of ornate palm-sized kuih-muih after rituals or prayers. A mouthful of sticky pandan can even take us back to those after-school days – treats left on the dining table, that made our fingers and lips palm sugar-kissed.
When the cravings for some rainbowed blocks of kuih lapis or banana leaf-encased kuih koci strikes, these 8 places in Klang Valley that churn out traditional Nyonya kuih will ensure that you’ll be tucking into some real good technicolour desserts.
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1. Madam Yong Delight
Assorted platters for parties
Image credit: @theviskitchen via Instagram
Being in the Nyonya kuih business for nearly 40 years, Madam Yong Delight does not play around with their handmade traditional treats. What started out as a side hustle and passion project of catering to orders by family and friends in 1985, bloomed into one of the leading suppliers of Nyonya kuih in the Klang Valley.
On their menu, you’ll find classic Peranakan kuih in individual servings (RM9/5pcs) such as pulut tai tai, kuih talam, seri muka, and ketayap, as well as the more unique creations which are cara manis, tako, ubi sago and ubi talam. The ‘Surprise Me!’ assorted platters are fit for parties and gatherings, consisting of either 35 pieces (RM90) or 50 pieces (RM112) of assorted kuih, arranged appealingly on bamboo trays.
Orders can be made on Madam Yong Delight’s website or via WhatsApp, with options of pick-up or delivery.
Address: 45, Jalan 6/31, Pjs 6, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact: 012-238 1396 | Madam Yong website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Baba Beng
Signature Baba Nyonya Kaya spread
Image credit: @mybababeng via Instagram
Baba Beng – a charming play on the term Baba for Peranakan males, and Beng for the founder’s name – takes pride in not only their assortment of Malaccan kuih-muih, but also their signature Nyonya Kaya spread.
The shop’s homemade custardy spread is lovingly homemade, deriving from carefully-selected ingredients such as pure fresh santan or coconut cream, kampung eggs, aromatic pandan leaves, and sugar. While the spread is best slathered on toasted bread and married with salty butter, try the fragrant kaya with Baba Beng’s range of kuih including the usual kuih talam, pulut panggang, kuih koci and kuih bingka.
If the vibrant selection overwhelms you, go for the variety set, which offers 33 pieces of your choice of kuih for only RM45.
Baba Beng is frequently spotted with their own stall at bazaars and markets, but you can contact them via their social media pages or WhatsApp to place an order directly with them.
Address: 14, Lorong Assunta A, Seksyen 4, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact: 012-288 7449 | Baba Beng Facebook | Instagram
3. My Asian Kitchen
Artfully crafted Nyonya kuih by a solo home baker
Image credit: @myasiankitchen via Instagram
Chef Dinesh Rao started sharing his kitchen creations on his social media platform during the Covid-19 pandemic to express his love of Asian cuisine, and the audience was floored with the sheer beauty and perfection of his craft – in particular, his collection of local bakes and gorgeous kuih.
Now running a successful home baking business called My Asian Kitchen, Dinesh is hugely commended on his kuih-making skills, with visually-pleasing lineups of pastel-hued kuih lapis, intricate seri muka, and his most popular creation, the vivid-coloured ang ku kuih.
To place an order, you may drop them a message on Instagram.
Contact: My Asian Kitchen Instagram
4. Nyonya Lab
Beautifully displayed sets
Image credit: @nyonyalab via Instagram
Nyonya Lab doesn’t only guarantee exquisite looking Nyonya kuih. They also make sure that the packaging for their goodies will impress. On their ala carte menu, you’ll find minuscule mounds of kuih kosoi (RM4.30/2 pcs), ultra-fluffy ma lai ko (RM4.60/4 pcs), eye-catching three-layered lapis ubi (RM4.30/2 pcs), and coconut-coated onde-onde (RM4.60/6 pcs).
If you’re ordering for a festive season or as gifts, opt for the Tiffin Sets (from RM128) that carry an assortment of striking treats in its 4 tiers, or the Bamboo Sets (from RM63) displaying kaleidoscopic pieces that’ll look stunning as the centrepiece of a potluck spread.
Orders are to be made on Nyonya Lab’s website or through their Instagram page at least 1 day in advance, with a minimum order of 8 boxes for ala carte orders.
Contact: Nyonya Lab website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Aroma Nyonya
Available at retail supermarkets and eateries throughout Malaysia
Image credit: Aroma Nyonya via website
What started as a humble family-run business from a small pushcart in the ‘80s, is now a flourishing one that has their kuih selling at numerous huge supermarket stores throughout Malaysia. From classics like pulut inti and pattaya lapis to lesser-known ones like seri manja and kuih kacang merah, Aroma Nyonya has been consistently delivering the quality and flavours in its selection of the traditional dessert.
Their kuih-muih are are priced at RM2.80 for 2 pieces in a box, or RM14 for 10 pieces. These are also available in party-portions for gatherings and events, starting with 20 pieces of kuih a set for RM35.
You’ll spot their goods at supermarkets including Jaya Grocer, VillageGrocer and Ben’s Independent Grocer, as well as at popular local eateries such as Little Penang, Peranakan Place, and Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam. But if you don’t, you can simply reach out to them and place your orders through their official website.
Contact: 017-501 7577 | Aroma Nyonya website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Tasty Kuih Nyonya
Vegetarian options
Image credit: Tasty Kuih Nyonya via Facebook
Hailing from Ayer Itam in Penang and founded way back in 1950, Tasty Nyonya Kuih draws on four generations of Peranakan culinary heritage to create authentic Nyonya kuih and pastries. With over 40 years in the business, it’s safe to say that you’ll be devouring the real thing, all of which are especially good when bought straight from the brand’s store in Southern Park, Klang.
Few of their best-known treats – and all that are vegetarian – are the kuih lapis (RM1.20/pc) with layers that peel away like string cheese, pulut inti kelapa (RM1.20/pc) of a fragrant glutinous rice pyramid with a peak of candied palm sugar, and huat kuih (from RM2/pc) which is a blooming cup of steamed rice cake.
Savoury picks include the Teochew cui kuih (RM3/2pcs), which are bowl-shaped rice cakes holding a moat of sambal and preserved radish, and the popular chai kuih (RM1.20/pc) that has savoury chives encased in a translucent wrap.
Address: 80, Jalan Rengas, Southern Park, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Operating hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-6pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: Tasty Kuih Nyonya website | Facebook
7. Kueh Cafe
Served alongside hearty Malaysian meals
Image credit: @kuehcafe via Instagram
Kueh Cafe is another stalwart in the kuih scene – the eatery offers an enticing selection of Malaysian fare alongside their vast kuih spread within a cosy ambience. The heartwarming portions of main dishes such as nasi lemak and kari bihun make for a heartwarming and satisfying meal, but the kuih-muih remain a highlight here.
Priced at a range of RM4 to RM7, you’ll get a packet of 6 pieces of kuih-muih like kuih koci, sago sum sum, kuih ketayap, and seri muka. If you’re there for tea with a large company, go for the kuih platter (RM55) that offers 10 types of kuih that’s great for sharing.
Shah Alam outlet
Address: No 6 Jalan Renang 13/26 Seksyen 13, Tadisma Business Park, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Operating hours: 8am-7pm, Daily
SS18 outlet
Address: 11G, Jalan SS 18/1b, Ss18, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: Sun-Tue 8am-6pm (Closed on Mondays)
8. A’Han Nyonya Kuih
Humble family run kuih shop
Image credit: @ericsonc82 via Instagram
No trending TikTok videos, no social media presence – nada. Just uncomplicated and amazing kuih-muih. A’Han Nyonya Kuih is a quaint Nyonya kuih store nestled in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, quietly but dedicated to making top-notch kuih-muih for customers to enjoy.
The options here are endless, with circular trays of kuih concoctions, freshly steamed and ready to be cut into dainty diamonds. Highlights include the angku kuih (RM1.80/pc) that’s bursting at its chewy seams with mung bean, kuih bingka ubi (RM1.50/pc) with a gorgeously caramelised top, and the classic pulut tai tai (RM1.40/pc) served with fragrant kaya.
Head over to the shop early to grab the goods, as they’ll call it a day once the kuih-muih are sold out.
Address: 16, Jalan 21/22, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours: Tue – Sun 9am-4pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 012-343 6885
Places to get homemade Nyonya kuih in Klang Valley
There is no task harder than getting your hands on superb Nyonya kuih in the city of Klang Valley. None of that rubbery or bland mush, a good kuih should be flavour-packed with coconut milk, well steamed or grilled, and of course, reasonably priced. And if these are what you’re looking for, these Nyonya kuih places in the Klang Valley will not disappoint.
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Cover image adapted from: @madamyongdelight via Instagram, @kuehcafe via Instagram, @myasiankitchen via Instagram & @nyonyalab via Instagram