Pandan Bakery Brings Nyonya Kuih to London Markets

The Pandan Bakery, a family-run business in London, specializes in Nyonya kuih—traditional Malaysian cakes that blend Chinese and Malay culinary traditions. Founded in 2016 by Ling Robinson, her husband Valence, and daughter Tamsin, the bakery started after Ling, originally from Seremban, Malaysia, began making kuih for homesick friends. They sell freshly made kuih in small batches at Putney and Battersea Power Station Sunday markets every fortnight, rotating varieties monthly. Popular items include Kuih Lapis (striped steamed coconut milk and tapioca layers), Seri Muka (pandan custard on glutinous rice), and Ang Ku Kuih (red tortoise cakes with mung bean or peanut paste, essential for Chinese New Year). Customers include Malaysians and Singaporeans craving authentic flavors, as well as curious newcomers attracted by pandan fragrance and vibrant colors. The kuih sell out quickly, but online orders are available for delivery, especially during Malaysian festivals. The bakery was featured in Wallpaper* magazine, with photography by Barbora Lundgren and styling by Megan Mandeville.