***Disclaimer: I wrote this review originally back in 2021. I didn't realize I never posted it…read moreuntil tonight...4 years later. *** I'll probably update this review when I've had more than their drinks. Well, in particular, one drink , but I thought what the hell? Let me set the mood: it's a dark and stormy night. Okay, I'm being dramatic. It's gray and rainy. It's humid. Or it's chilly. Honestly, I've been here multiple times, and the weather has been all of the above and then some, but I digress. If some are unfamiliar, this Café Zaiya is located on the second floor of Kinokuniya, a very popular Bookstore specializing all things Japanese especially Manga. The Second floor happens to be the Mecca of Manga. Of course, with pins, Keychains, and figures, and Funko Pops. Now, if you can get past that and go straight to the Café, you'll see it full of many pastries, full loaves of bread, ready-made meals snacks, and soft drinks and water. I have a bunch of favorites: Sandwiches: The Japanese milk white bread is so soft. Mmm! * Egg Sandwich: So simple but so damn delicious. * Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Not the spicy I'm used to, of course, but very good. The slaw and the sauce work together quite nicely. Ready-made Foods: * Pork Katsu: This is a big plate with pork, rice, pickled cabbage, potato salad, and a melody of vegetables. This is freaking fantastic and so filling. Onigiri: These are rice balls, well, in this case, triangles with a particular filling wrapped with seaweed. It's hella delicious and handheld. It's the perfect snack on the go. My favorite is the spicy Tuna. Almost made me glad I was working. I'm just kidding. Ain't nothing in this world with that kind of power. Next time, I'm around, I'll definitely try one of those options... along with a drink. Interior wise, there is a sign that says if you want to eat in, in the limited space, you should be vaccinated. That wasn't applicable to me since I was going. It's on the the Manga floor so it was nice to see the merchandise before my drink was done. All in all, it was a nice experience.

Tomiz Cafe is on the 2nd floor of Kinokuniya with some views of Bryant Park and a small, casual…read moreeating space. I came to pick up some bread a few minutes before opening today. It was supposed to open at 11am, which it said on the website and on the sign in the store. But even after 11am, the 2 staff were lining up items at their leisurely pace, with no attention to customers waiting outside the cafe. I waited a couple of more minutes and then, got the attention of one of the staff wearing earphones, to ask when they were opening. They went over to the other staff, who came over and told me it'd be another 15-20 minutes. They didn't seem to be in a rush at all to open up and I wasn't going to wait another 15+ minutes, so I unfortunately wasn't able to buy any bread. The bread here is very good, so it's unfortunate and was very disappointing the staff doesn't care at all about their customers.

Coconut Custard, Lemon, Taro, and so many other buns at $.80 a pop and all pretty tasty. Plus,…read moreafter doing all your grocery shopping at Hong Kong Supermarket, it's right outside so you can pick up some dessert to take home. The selection may be smaller than Tai Pan, but you also don't have to elbow some dude's granny to get at them. As metioned in Jando's review, sometimes it does look like stuff has been sitting out, but I've always been able to find something I want fresh and tasty.

I was not impressed by this place! I went in with my mom to get a Taro Bubble Tea. My mom had…read moreordered 2 of these, one for myself and one for my lil bro; she also ordered a small coffee and a triangle chocolate cake. We got everything except MY TARO BUBBLE TEA! The only reason why we were in there! These girls were rude, when we had walked in and my mom was in the middle of ordering, the girl that was standing there, just turned away and started saying "ah yah". HRMPPHHHH - NOT GOOD BY ANY MEANS IN MY BOOK!!! Who walks away when someone's talking to you?! Rude much? Then when the other girl ended up taking my mothers order, my mom had ordered the 2 drinks, coffee, and cake. My mom had to leave to go to the store next door, so I stayed while these were being made. While standing there, they brought back 1 taro bubble tea. Still standing there, waiting for the 2nd drink. I told the ladies that I'm going to need to double cup this one that's in my hands. My brother is 6 and will more than likely pop off the cover if the squeezes it. It had one of those dome tops and the cups were so thin, I know I've done it a few times before with my shakes at the gym. The lady didn't understand me. I speak English and only English. Then when she finally did understand that I needed another cup, she wanted to charge me for it! I told her no, I'm not paying for a cup, I just need one so that the lid won't pop off and make a mess everywhere. They took the cup away from me and did something, but then brought it back with the dome cup and still... had liquid overflowing. What did she not understand?! Put it in a bigger cup if you have to. Put the rest of the liquid in another cup. Do something so my brother doesn't spill it everywhere! Jesus! Then on top of that, I had the argument of how many cups were ordered. I told her my mom had ordered 2. She says we payed for 1. Is it my fault you have a hearing problem and didn't understand that my mother had ordered 2! Go make a 2nd one! What's the problem?! So, I called my mom, who came back in, and told her that she had ordered 2. Then the woman was all apologetic, in Chinese of course. Hrmph! In America, you should learn how to speak English. I don't care who you are. If you're here, English is the language. You can still speak our own, but learn the damn language! She then made the tea, and of course I now had to pay for the drink. Which I don't mind, but it was her mistake for not hearing us right! Never again, will I go back to this place. If I'm ever back in town, it's Main St. for me.

Most definitely not closed as we have ordered from them twice this trip to Flushing. The A9 sticky…read morerice balls with seafood are a star here. Crunchy outside, creamy inside with a light seafood flavor. Wonderful. Lion's head was superb with the meatball melting in your mouth. Very good braised eggplant, especially once we asked for chili oil. The New Your Food Court is on hard times so places like this need some love! Do yourself a favor. And all that food for under $25!

This place is located in a food court at Flushing. It looks operated by a family from Shanghai, so…read moretheir Shanghai food is authentic. When we stop by, we usually order some Shanghai dim sum from this place, and grab some other food from their neighbor peers. I like their steamed soup buns. The outside dough is super thin, while a lot of soup inside. If you order more, the second portion is 50% off. There is deposit required for the buns container and they only accept cash, which is not a big deal when you love their food. They also serve delicious savory moon cakes by reservation only. The price is a little high as I paid $17 for a case of 8 pieces, but they are really tasty. This is the sole place I will go for the moon cakes, cause I just hate the traditional moon cakes which are always too sweet to me.

I came here to buy a Chinese herbal jelly, but unfortunately, the service was unacceptable. I found…read morethe herbal jelly in the cold fridge, there were about 50 of them stacked inside about the size of an apple sauce cup, the ones you buy from the supermarket. Before, I paid at the counter I checked the date on the bottom, and it had passed a few days already. When I informed the lady at the counter, she brushed me off, and when I asked her if she any fresh or not expired ones, she responded "what you see is what you see," and preoccupied herself. I left it back in the fridge and left the store. Overall my experience was subpar. I've never experienced this level of rudeness before. The lady at the counter was borderline unwilling to serve me. Very disappointed in their service and I hope they will learn to put their customers first.

Unassuming storefront, but has great Doufu Fa (Silken tofu) dessert in large containers for $4.50…read moreor smaller one for $2.50. I also really love their steamed rice noodles with dried shrimp and scallions. One of my favorite Chinese breakfasts that bring me back to childhood when you steam it back up at home and add all the sauce fixings!

I stopped by this bakery in NYC during my trip in January 2026, and right away the display window…read morecaught my attention. The pastries looked really good from the outside and definitely pulled me in. It is one of those spots where everything looks eye catching and makes you want to try a little bit of everything. I did go later in the evening, close to 8pm, so they did not have a full selection left. That is understandable though, especially being in a busy area of the city where places like this probably sell out throughout the day. Even with limited options, I was still able to grab a few pastries to try. The pastries I had were good. Not anything that completely blew me away, but still worth trying. The one I had had a nice texture and flavor, and you could tell it was made fresh. It is the kind of place where you enjoy what you get, but you also feel like it might be even better earlier in the day when everything is fully stocked. I did not try any coffee this time since it was late, but that is something I would probably check out on my next visit. The overall environment of the bakery was decent. Considering it is in a busy part of NYC, the place was clean enough and did not feel messy or overwhelming. Overall, it was a solid experience. Not perfect, but definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area. I would come back again, especially earlier in the day to get the full selection.

Despite the name, it's hardly French. The crescents are like bread rolls. But its not bad. Just not…read moreFrench

The bagel was good. The price was great. The pizza was soggy. The price was not worth it for the…read morepizza. All in all I would come back for the bagel!

Is it cheap here? Not really but considering its location a few blocks from Penn Station on 7th Ave…read morehigher prices are expected. They offer a selection of freshly made bagels, pastries, breakfast plates, lunch items, hot foods, coffee drinks, and more. Their breakfast bagel sandwiches are better than eating crappy fast food which dots the area. Decent coffee too. Service was quick. High tables to stand around and eat.

One of my favorite spots for lunch! It's super close to my office and they have endless options…read more They have a hot and cold deli, and the quality of their food is exceptional. The store is filled with every packaged food and drink possible, and they also have a sushi bar, smoothie bar, and sandwich/salad bar. The service is crazy fast, and the employees are very nice. I used to peruse the self-serve deli options, but I discovered the salad bar recently. They have every topping and type of green available, and their price beats every quality salad in Manhattan. I get a massive, topping-filled salad for $10 compared to a similar Chopt salad for $20. I can't wait to be back and try more of their options!

Since you are forced to buy something to use the restroom today's code is 12580 for the restroom…read more For 5 years I've been coming here and they pull this bs move. Like forget about washing your hands before hitting the buffet; they prefer getting everyone sick.

Located in Chinatown, this no-frills bakery is honestly a little gem. Here, you can get a warm cup…read moreof milk tea for just $1.50 and some soft, fluffy pastries for just a couple of dollars! Not exactly the prettiest or newest cafe, but hey: where else can you find milk tea for $1.50 in NYC? (Plus, their sponge cake is SO soft)

I'm surprised with the lower ratings of this place!…read more White Swan Bakery is located in the heart of Chinatown, and, and while we didn't have the chance to try their bakery items, we found that this place had the most competitive prices for cold drinks! The staff here were friendly! +competitively-priced cold drinks +friendly staff