Nhu Lan Uptown

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A neighbor passing by Nhu Lan Uptown one morning exclaimed, 'Look at that queue forming like it's Christmas!' No one knew why, but soon everyone in the neighborhood started noticing something strange happened every Tuesday. Curious, a delivery driver asked an elderly lady near the front of the line what the fuss was about. She smiled mysteriously and whispered, ‘They say on Tuesdays they bake their secret luck cookies.’ Soon enough, everyone was buying extra pastries just in case. Turned out it wasn’t luck—it was simply good bread and happy neighbors.

2. One day, while a delivery driver was unloading pastries from his truck near Nhu Lan Uptown, he noticed an unusual sign on the ground. Picking it up, he read aloud over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention customers! Due to a misunderstanding with our supplier, today’s croissants are shaped like mooncakes.’ Confused and amused, the crowd burst into laughter as they realized the mix-up. From that day forward, whenever someone ordered a croissant at Nhu Lan Uptown, there was always a polite reminder: 'Just in case you're expecting something round, these might look like mooncakes!'

3. One foggy morning, as a delivery driver was unloading fresh pastries from his truck, he noticed something peculiar—a soft humming sound seemed to follow every crinkle of paper wrapping. As he followed the sound, he found himself standing in front of an old lady smiling sweetly behind the counter. ‘Good morning,’ she said, “These little treats seem to attract quite a crowd.” The driver laughed and shook his head, realizing it was just her gentle humming while making croissants. From that day on, Nhu Lan Uptown became known not only for its delectable pastries but also for the friendly lady who sang softly while baking—turning simple bread into musical magic.

4. One morning, as a delivery driver was loading freshly baked goods into Nhu Lan Uptown's display case, he noticed something peculiar on the shop’s signboard: ‘Today’s Special – Pastries That Follow You Home.’ Curious, he mentioned it to his co-workers that afternoon. For weeks afterward, whenever someone ordered pastries from Nhu Lan Uptown, they’d find themselves walking home with an extra box or two—much to everyone’s amusement. The sign eventually changed to read, ‘Pastries That Sometimes Find Their Way Home,’ and became part of the neighborhood lore.