Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay.
Now, six years later, Oakland’s Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location.
Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
Posted May 23, 2026 10:11am PDT