Bakery On 3rd Cafe

When you *need* ice cream to top off the amazing Korean BBQ you just had around the corner then…read morethis place will take care of you. What I mean by "take care of you" is provide a satisfactory flavor experience and little else. The service will be ok at best with a dash of sketchy. It's cramped if you want to sit down and enjoy the ice cream and the Subway area being cordoned off once it gets too late is kinda creepy. But... the ice cream was Baskin-Robbins good. So you've got that going for you. Seriously, if you're not slaking a killer craving then simply skip this place.

Here is the long and short of it. Don't go. If you love ice cream don't go.It takes forever to get…read moresomeone's attention as staff is situated more on the DD side. The cone was a bit stale and the ice cream doesn't TASTE like ice cream. I can't describe it well but it's a bit artificial tasting? Also why is a small milkshake over $6? I'm mystified.

Amavi

3.8(62 reviews)

3.5 mi•Midtown East

I've now been here 3x. This place is amazing and I keep coming back for more. I've introduced…read moredifferent groups of people to this place and it hasn't failed me yet on quality service & ambiance!

We came here to celebrate a birthday... after perusing their website and IG we decided this was a…read moregreat place to celebrate a birthday.... Well we were kinda right. Amavi is a great place to celebrate a birthday if you like a loud, DJ spinning, hookah smoking, over priced Mediterranean restaurant, this is the place for you. Now, this isn't to say this isn't a good place but be prepared. The food is decent, nothing to run and tell anyone about, except their Bronzino was absolutely delish! I wish everything else was at the level of this dish. Here is a run down of everything we ordered and ranked.... 1= fire the chef, 10 = Michelin Star Grilled Octopus :6 Caramelized onion Hummus :7 Sautéed Tiger Prawns :7 Tuna Crudo: 10 Bronzino: 10 Salmon: 8 Lamb Chops: 7 Mashed Potato: 8 Asparagus : 7 Lobster Aribbatta: 5 Hazelnut bar: 0 Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake: 0 Whatever you do, don't order desert. They are not worth it. So if you're looking for a lively and loud space with decent food.... Walk on over! Enjoy

3.6 mi•Koreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

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Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)

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Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)

Xing Fu Tang - 5th Avenue

4.3(110 reviews)

I got the brown sugar boba, and it was really good. It was super creamy, and the boba was chewy. It…read morewas topped with a cheese foam and brûléed, which added a nice texture. It came out quickly after ordering, only taking a couple minutes. There is a good amount of seating, and the place had a nice ambiance. I would get this drink again!

I was in the fifth Avenue and bumped into this Boba tea/coffee shop.. it was morning and I wanted…read moreto have a fresh coffee. Went through the menu and wanted to try the tiramisu latte... great location very close to Empire State and other things.. The interiors was actually very good... it was huge and there were a few tables to sit and drink.. service was also good.. Pricing was OK.. was about 8 to 9 dollars for a latte, including tips.. slightly higher than regular coffee shops, but good for once in a while, flavored coffee.. tiramisu latte was actually very good.. He did put some small quantity of rum on it and it tasted so good... also tried taro boba and it was good . Looks like a Taiwan based coffee shop... it was surely different and refreshing.. good experience.. 4 stars !

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Keki Modern Cakes

4.4(556 reviews)

3.7 mi•Midtown East

Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

Just got some tarts here so my review isn't reflecting what they're known for or typically have. I…read moreliked these ok because it was creamy and light, not too sweet either, but it may be the crust part that I wasn't as much of a fan of. There are lots of other tart places that do something sinilar and didn't really think these were that memorable. But read this keeping in mind I didn't try to cake items so that product may be better if all you're looking for is a light fluffy dessert that's not too sweet. Try something else here! Just did take out option here so not much to ambiance or service from my experience to speak on.

3.7 mi•Koreatown, Midtown East

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Sundaes Best

4.6(324 reviews)

I spontaneously went here on a night out and may have stumbled across the BEST asian gelato place…read moreever. The flavors I ordered were tiramisu and berries and cream, but there were also a lot of fruit flavors you usually wouldnt see at other stores like lychee, ube and coconut. I didnt order them, but I was able to sample it and they are all so good and strong!! The workers are really nice and patient when customers are picking flavors out. It can get long since its usually 1-2 workers, but its also a gelato place, so I get they wouldnt have so many employees at once. The space itself is small, so expect to find a spot outside to eat but there are benches along the windows.

Great unique flavors!!…read more I got the Kaya Pandan and the pineapple Thai basil which were two of my favorites from the ones I taste tested. They also had Dalgona coffee, Ube, lychee, matcha Kit Kat. All were super solid and I would come back for them! The service was fine - they give 3 free samples per person. The inside is super crowded so not a lot of sitting space and hard to maneuver.

3.7 mi•Koreatown, Midtown East

Mango & Lychee

Guava and Kaya Coconut

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Melona and Misugaru Choco Pearls

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart

4.0(156 reviews)

My favorite spot for cheese tarts because I'm biased towards that delicious Hokkaido milk flavor…read more My go to flavor is the creme brulee for the crispy and flakey pie crust but the classic is also a must get flavor. The tarts are perfectly bite sized and not too sweet. I often come by here after a lovely Korean bbq dinner and they have most flavors still available. They also have other sweets but I've only stuck to the tarts, although I've heard the cookies are delicious.

Ordered some egg tarts, egg brûlée was a yum while chocolate was a yuck…read more And I hate the texture of the shell, too.

3.5 mi•Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East

Selections, and they are always baking more!

1 Piece Cheese Tart, Sakura orange cheese tart

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Shokudo 34

4.4(60 reviews)

Oliver gave us great service and made some great recommendations…read more The food itself was made fresh but the group consensus was that everything needed more flavor/seasoning. The bathroom was clean. The restaurant was clean and the hot sake was delicious. Thank you

This is a solid Japanese restaurant. I did not know until I walked in that I had been in this space…read morebefore. I'd eaten here when it was a Thai restaurant about three years ago. The place has been completely redone since then with a brand new interior and still looks fairly new, in addition to being very spacious. The food was excellent too. From previous reviews, it appears most people come here for the ramen, which are about $19 a bowl. My friends and I tried the tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen, and a butadon (pork rice bowl). Everything was delicious and flavorful. However, four stars is an accurate assessment. I've had better tasting ramen with a more flavorful broth, and a larger portion with more meat at slightly lower prices. The food is good but not the best either.

3.6 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West

Agedashi Tofu

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Prince Tea House

4.2(230 reviews)

We had a large group reservation for 13 people today (Friday) early afternoon around 1 PM. The…read morereservation process was easy and communication was quick and responsive. We worked with Eric via email and he was great managing and making sure everything was settled ahead of the event. On the day of our lunch, we arrived around 20 minutes early and the table was already set up. We had two servers throughout the meal and they were lovely. They made sure everything was set up and we had everything we needed. For a large group reservation, they have a $60 minimum and you order everything ahead of time. (The afternoon tea set is mandatory for everyone to get). We had the afternoon tea set, caprese tarts and strawberry parfait for all attendees. The food was filling and tasty. Tea is always so good as well (I always get my Rose Lovers Milk Tea!) All in all, a great option for a group reservation in the city!

After eating some good comfort food, my friends and I wanted a little late-night sweet treat. We…read moresaw this place and thought it looked cute. We got the Ube Crepe Cake and Chocolate Lava Cake. The size of both were the perfect amount since we just wanted something small to end the night. The ube crepe cake was really light and creamy. The ube flavor was pretty subtle, and I mostly tasted the cream. It's a perfect light dessert, but I would've liked the ube flavor to be stronger. The chocolate lava cake was super rich and decadent but also really delicious. I feel like it kinda battled with the ube crepe cake since they're total opposites. The staff were friendly. The interior was really cute and had a relaxing type of atmosphere that made it great for a nice place to sit, chat, and have dessert.

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I've been coming here every year for my birthday cake the special Chocolate Mousse Cake very delicious I Can guarantee you this !! 10 Stars @DJPolo50k_ loves you guys and I recommend this cake shop to everyone even though I'm a resident of Queens I will come every June 11th until my legs give out read more

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They are the nicest people and always try to accommodate you and give you the best!

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