United States Louisiana New Orleans
Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant
A renowned bakery known for its Vietnamese po'boys and delectable king cakes, a favorite for Mardi Gras festivities and daily fresh baked goods.
- 14207 Chef Menteur Highway
- (504) 254-0214
- http://dpbakery.com/
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Did you know that New Orleans has one of the largest Vietnamese communities in the United States? Dong Phuong is the oldest and most established Vietnamese bakery in the city, opened in 1982. They make a phenomenal classic King Cake, but one of their most unique is the coconut.
kaylee 2 years ago
Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant Guides
The 15 Best Places for King Cake in & Around New Orleans
kaylee (Kaylee Giacomini) I love everything about Carnival season in New Orleans - the parades, decor, and overall joviality of the city always manages to brighten the winter down here. Best of all, it’s King Cake season! Although you technically can find King Cake at all times in New Orleans, the period between the Catholic Holidays of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday is when it’s socially acceptable to eat this decadent brioche. A traditional King Cake is a ring shaped dough formed to mimic the shape of a crown in honor of the Three Kings of Epiphany. The cake is then adorned in glaze and purple, green, and gold sugar. A plastic baby figurine is also embedded into the cake, and if you end up getting the slice with it you must buy the next King Cake. Each year, my friends and I go on a mission to find the best King Cakes in the city - here are some of my favorites.