8 Places to get insanely mouthwatering cream puffs in JB

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Car Born Cafe
Known for their 3D latte art and bombastic desserts, Car Born Cafe is also prized for their delectable Lava Choux Puffs. These delicate puffs not only brag of creamy decadence, they also showcase an irresistible exterior. Whether it’s joyful penguins, amiable bears or shy turtles, you’re bound to be bringing these babies home. Chockful of viscous lava in various flavours of matcha, salted egg yolk, Nutella and salted caramel, these mouthwatering treats make for the perfect way to end your meal with a bang.

2012, Jalan Skudai Lama, Taman Tampoi Indah 2, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Photo: Car Born Cafe Facebook
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Maison Au Choux
With a name that translates into ‘house pastries’, Maison Au Choux’s cream puffs certainly taste of homemade love. The crispy casing baked to perfection encloses creamy thick lava that slides perfectly into your mouth. A wide selection of flavours await you, such as blueberry, green tea with red bean, chocolate and even durian! For impeccable cream puffs that look and taste exquisite, hit up Maison Au Choux any time.

627A, Sutera Mall, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/1, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Photo: Maison Au Choux Facebook
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Hokkaido Ice Cream Puff
We get it, not everyone shares the same fanaticism over cream puffs. But, if these hulking balls of ice cream puffs don't stir up a frenzy in your craving department, then we really don’t understand. These bulging delicacies come in an array of flavours, from yam to cookies & cream, ensuring that there’s a puff catered to everyone. Despite the vibrant swelling scoops of ice cream that commands all the attention, the crisp buttery puffs that are freshly baked every hour are the real stars of the show.

7 Jalan Austin Heights 8/5, Taman Mount Austin Tebrau, Johor, Malaysia 81100

Photo: Hokkaido Ice Cream Puff Facebook
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Glamour Crispy Puff
Cream puffs don’t just have to be a mere two-man show of puff and filling. Glamour Crispy Puffs certainly proves this point with their appealing cream puffs embellished with fruits, biscuits and other splendid garnishes. Take your pick of flavours, from the well-loved Oreo to exquisite Tiramisu, all promising to be a delight for your tastebuds. For a more indulgent treat, don’t leave without getting their luxurious ice cream puff in-a-cup dessert!

Restoran Sing, Jalan Sri Pelangi,
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Photo: Glamour Crispy Puff Facebook
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Taste Better
If you can’t stand durian in its raw fruit form, why not try it in the form of delicious buttery cream puffs? We promise it’s ten times better. There’s no better place to get your durian puffs than from Taste Better. They churn out top-notch lip-smacking pastries and desserts in JB. Don’t miss out on their signature One-Bite Durian Puff which encases smooth and rich durian paste, vowing to send all durian-lovers into buttery paradise.

AEON Bukit Indah, 15, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 79150 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia

Photo: Taste Better Malaysia Facebook
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Salahuddin Bakery
One of the longest-standing bakeries in JB, this traditional shop still clings onto its wood-fired oven as a means of baking. Despite its lack of modernity, don’t expect its cream puffs to be lacking anything. Their delightful puffs boast of the most glorious golden exterior and ooze luxurious cream of the perfect viscosity. These puffs are so satisfying that one bite entails a mandatory second purchase!

26, Jalan Dhoby, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Photo: @fatboygoodeats
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Beard Papa’s
Hailed as the #1 cream puff store in Malaysia, Beard Papa's is certainly no stranger to all of us, cream puff fanatic or not. Their countless outlets all over the world bear testament to the sheer quality and impeccable flavour of their stellar cream puffs. Dishing out a kaleidoscopic array of uniquely flavoured cream puffs, from Black Sesame to Mango Yoghurt, Beard Papa's is certainly out to sabotage your diet and drown you in decadence. As if their original cream puffs weren’t enough, they’ve even infused a cookie twist into it and introduced their very own Cookie Puff, one sprinkled generously with crunchy cookie bits. How could you possibly resist?

Lot No.MB 10A, Level B1, Johor Bahru City Square,
106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Photo: Beard Papa's Malaysia Facebook
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Weei Wei Professional Baker
Jumping onto the ice cream puff bandwagon, Weei Wei Professional Baker showcases their expertise in the delightful dainty ice cream puffs they churn out at various night markets and events. Flaunting a variety of flavours such as Peppermint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Ripple, these guys will enthrone you in cream puff heaven and leave you pining after second and third servings.

Photo: Weei Wei Professional Baker Facebook

Guess who’s here to wreck all your plans of embarking on a healthy lifestyle? That’s right, it’s the cream puff. We’ve really got to hand it to the French when it comes to pastry inventions – croissants, danishes and now profiteroles? These saccharine gems are simply irresistible. Behold their light and crispy pastry spilling out thick custardy gold that slides across your tastebuds, leaving a trail of bliss and utter contentment. We say: ditch the diet and declare “YOLO” as you gorge on these alluring desserts.

Expect anything but the mere custard cream puff from the bakery scene in JB. From inflated ice cream puffs to crispy cookie-coated ones, these lip-smacking treats will not let you leave empty-handed. Are your cravings all fired up and ready to go? Unleash them on these 8 places in JB which serve up gorgeous cream puffs bursting with decadence and dreamy appeal.

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