As a sweet corn lover, I saw the cheesecake online and knew I had to come by and check it out. I was prepared to be a little disappointed, given how social media hype tends to go - I was so wrong! The corn cheesecake was amazing, as was everything else we had - a pandan cake, two drinks - just look how beautiful they are! There's a small seating area inside, but it can tend to get busy / filled on the weekends so would make sure to plan for that. I will definitely be back! So delicious - I've been dreaming of that corn cake. read more

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TL;DR version: Small cafe with unique, mildly sweet Thai-inspired desserts. Very tasty coffee as well. In order, I would say my favorites were the Coconut Pandan, then Thai Tea, and then the Salted Egg Cheesecake. I have been to this small cafe, which is pretty close to my workplace, a handful of times for tea as well as cakes. They have a unique selection of cakes and drinks, as everything is Thai-inspired. The staff here is very friendly, and if I had more time on my lunch break, I would likely relax here and have a tea or coffee. Speaking of coffee, the Es-Yen, which used to be $6.50 but is now $7, is delicious. It's a mix of double espresso and a bit of sweetened milk. I was happy that it wasn't overly sweet, and the beans were all roasted with the drink being strong, but not too much so. The desserts are pretty similar in this way, with them having the typical light Asian sweetness. The first time I had the $10 Coconut Pandan Cake. The pandan was used to color the very vibrant cake base, while the coconut was used for the generous amount of frosting. The cake was moist, and when tasted without the coconut, there was a subtle sweetness and light aroma from the pandan. The frosting, which contained chunks of coconut, was a delightful extra texture, and it was only mildly sweet with a touch of saltiness. Combined, the pandan flavor felt a bit muted, but I find that to be the case in most pandan desserts unless they only contain that or something else that's very mild. It was very tasty overall, and I would recommend it. The second time, I had the much more unique and a bit more expensive $12 Ube Salted Egg Yolk Pork Floss Burnt Cheesecake. The cake consisted of many layers, including a thinner ube bottom with a light sweetness, a thicker salted egg yolk section, a cheesecake section, and some pork floss and seaweed on top. Of the many flavors, I would say the salted egg was the most pronounced, and similar to the coconut in the other dessert, it overpowered the more subtle ube. I liked the pork floss on top, which added a bit more sweetness, while the seaweed added an interesting texture. I wouldn't have a full cake, but it was pretty decent. The most recent time, I had the Thai Tea Cake for $10. This was the simplest of the three, with a buttercream flavored with Thai tea surrounding a very moist cake base. This was the sweetest of the three desserts, but it still wasn't overly so. If you're looking for something less complex, but still tasty, I would recommend it. read more

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Finally has the chance to try their butterfly pea coconut jelly cake and also their new sweet corn cheesecake and the following are my thoughts: Sweet corn cheese cake was a solid 4.5/5. The cheese layer was smooth and rich, with subtle sweet corn flavor which was weirdly complimented the cream cheese without one overpowering another. I also appreciated little corn bits embedded inside to give the cake a little texture. The crust was buttery and crisp, but a little too firm and thick as it was hard to fork through. It's definitely a must get item on their menu. Their butterfly pea coconut jelly cake unfortunately was a let down and I would give a 2/5. The cake layer was good as it was soft and pillowy, but it was unfortunately smushed with the hard jelly layer on top. I could hardly taste any coconut in the cream and it was too sweet for my liking. The crust was extremely firm, hard and thick which made it extremely hard to fork through as with the jelly layers which was a surprise for me. The entire cake just fell apart, almost deconstructed and I had to just grab a little bit of everything from each layer and put the cake back together myself. This was a big disappointment as it was supposed to be one of their popular cakes which was almost always sold out. It's pretty and for the eyes but definitely not my cup of tea and would not get it again. read more

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I'm giving this place 5 stars for the thai tea cake alone, which is one of the great marvels of the universe, a cake worth traveling 45 minutes on the subway to eat. The miracle of the thing is that it is not too sweet, but packed with the flavor of thai tea, and with pudding instead of icing, so it's made fresh, and often. The thai tea cookies were disappointing, with more sugar and far, far less tea flavor. Excited to try the sweet corn cheesecake next, but my friend said that the salted egg cake was instagram-gorgeous but bland. My take is that if they focus on maximizing their flavor to sweetness ratio, like they did with the Thai tea cake, they'll be the greatest dessert place on the planet. They already hit a homerun once - here's to hoping they can make more treats like it. read more

Went to try the Pandan coconut cake and it pretty good cake .. very soft and moist not too dry and not too sweet read more

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My friend ordered an eye-catching Taro Salted Egg cake topped with pork floss. It tasted decent to me. As for myself, I ordered the Coconut Pandan cake. I was really impressed with the coconut part, especially because they included actual coconut meat inside. read more

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Following Nuar's opening a year or two ago, there's now another inventive Thai dessert shop in the 20s! Chim Chim mostly focuses on cakes, but with some other smaller sweets also available, such as blondies and cookies. We tried the salted egg cookie and pandan coconut cake. I found the cream in the cake a bit too sweet, but the pandan flavor was pleasing. The salted egg cookie tasted like the inside of a moon cake and was a very successful dessert. read more

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I visited on a Friday morning, so I didn't hit the weekend rush (yet). I also wanted to make sure I got to try some of their cakes, knowing that they have sold out early given the popular demand!!! I ordered the guava matcha latte which was delicious. Shoutout to the guy who made my drink and made it quickly, too! They use a great guava jam and the matcha was a bright green, which is a great sign. As for the cakes... I loved them!! They had some classic cake flavors like a chocolate cake and carrot cake, but you can imagine I was here to try their unique Asian-inspired flavored cakes. The coconut pandan is delish - a fluffy light chiffon cake with a good amount of coconut frosting that has coconut chunks. I'm sure would be a crowd favorite. I really enjoy the thai tea cake too. These are for the friends who always gotta order a thai tea at a Thai restaurant!! The custard has that fragrance of a thai tea. Now I HAD to try the taro + salted egg yolk cheesecake with pork floss topping cake! What an interesting blend of flavors and a mix of sweet and savory. It is most definitely a BEAUTIFUL cake. Since it's a cheesecake, it is the densest of the cakes that are offered and also has a bit more gritty texture than smooth due to the ingredients (those who know salted egg yolk, know what im talkin bout). I loved how it held its own and tastes the best chilled. It could be the perfect slice for some or an interesting "I've never had this before" slice to others, but either way it'll be the talk of the town!!! The cafe is a cute spot near StuyTown and only a few blocks from Union Square. The owner, Aing, is very sweet and I wish her so much success!! read more

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Delightful small corner shop with pastries that are Asian flavors. I got the salted egg yolk taro cheesecake with pork floss on top. Altogether, the cakes flavor profile is very subdued. I got the salted egg flavor right at the end and the pork floss was there for texture more than for any meaty flavor. Their cookies are sizable and if I wanted a small treat, I'd go for it. You can see the team in the open kitchen preparing and frosting the cake, so it's cool to see it go from start to display case. read more

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Another great Southeast Asian bakery, and their treats are delicious. Some unique flavors, with the salted egg yolk being my personal favorite. Note that the cakes are a bit pricey at $10+ per slice, but I guess that is just NYC pricing these days. There are a few tables in the front as well. A must visit if you are a fan of these flavor profiles. read more

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We got a few cake slices like the Taro Salted Egg Pork Floss Cheesecake, Coconut Pandan Fresh Cream Cake and the Butterfly Pea Coconut Jelly Pie. All their cakes are so beautifully presented and the colors are absolutely stunning! I loved all three because they are very mildly sweet and don't feel too heavy either. If I had to pick a favorite it would definitely be the Taro Salted Egg Pork Floss Cheesecake! Not much space to sit inside - probably 3 or so tables in a very tight space so go early - luckily when we went, there was an empty table so we didn't have to wait for fight for any seating. We also got the Pandan latte which unfortunately didn't have any Pandan flavor so I would say skip the drinks here. read more

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After my second visit I was able to finally cop the herbal inhalers! My first time we caught they right before closing but were already shut down for the day 15min before closing time :( Thai Tea was super yummy and not too sweet! Wish the people who were in front of the menu weren't standing in front of all the beverage options. I hope to be back when a new choice of what to get next. Pastries looked yummy and the menu was quite large in variety! Definitely gonna be a spot i need to visit during the summer! Really cute small cafe! read more

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I got the pandan matcha and the jasmine milk tea the pandan was very sweet and the jasmine was nice not overly sweet I think next time I would get light syrup because the pandan had great flavor just too sweet I also got the corn cake and it had some ice pieces in it. read more

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One of my go to spots now for dessert in nyc. Such cozy vibes and great service here. One of the best sellers was the Thai tea cake and honestly you can taste the freshness with every bite. The coconut pandan was also very tasty and couldn't get enough. Lovely spot to unwind and treat yourself to a sweet treat. read more

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Walking by after having a fantastic Filipino cuisine lunch a block away, the name is what caught my eye. Simple decor with a super unique menu of hot and cold drinks and very original desserts. Service was very warm, welcoming and fast and there is some seating as well if you prefer to stay to enjoy your drinks and treats. Tried all of the cakes they had on hand: our favorite was the Ube, Taro cheesecake with pork food and nori slivers on top! The combo sounds and looks a bit odd but the taste is complete chef's kiss!! Also really enjoyed the green pandan cake with a light vanilla frosting that had fresh coconut meat, none of the sugar coconut flakes crap, mixed into it! It was a very good textural surprise. The green matcha with white chocolate chip cookie was perfection too! Definitely not your usual flavors but all totally worth the price! It's one of my new spots to repeatedly go to in 2026! read more

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I stopped by on their first day open and they were already buzzing. Their cake menu stands out from many spots in the city, with a real focus on thai flavors you don't see often. The bakery is owned by a lovely couple, with the wife as the baker. The space is cozy and welcoming, and I was greeted with the warmest smiles as the husband proudly walking me through his wife's creations. Always happy to support new, heartfelt spots like this :') ＊Ube Salted Egg Yolk Pork Floss Burnt Cheesecake $12 * Inspired by their trip to Shanghai, this cake is a reimagination of 肉鬆小貝 (pork floss cake). The first bite hits with a generous layer of pork floss and their mayo-like "secret sauce", followed by the rich salted egg yolk cheesecake. The ube cake on the bottom is subtle and gently sweet. ＊Thai Tea Cake $10 ** An easy crowd favorite. Every bite is full of thai tea flavor, from the silky custard on top to the light sponge cake and the buttercream layers in between. The cake is moist, airy, and not too sweet. ＊Butterfly Pea Coconut Jelly Cake $12 This was the most lightly sweetened cake of the three, and I really enjoyed the layers of texture--creamy coconut cream, soft chiffon, chewy coconut meat, jiggly butterfly pea jelly, and a crunchy pie crust at the base. ＊Es-Yen Thai Style Coffee $6.5 * ＊Bangkok Thai Iced Tea $7 My first time trying Es-Yen coffee (an iced espresso with condensed milk), and it was so rich and aromatic, but surprisingly not too sweet. I will totally get it again. In comparison, the thai iced tea definitely leans sweeter. read more

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I've been following Aing's confection and culinary feats spotlighting flavors like pandan, salted egg, and thai milk tea for a while now and was so excited to read that she was opening an actual storefront. I showed up right when they opened on their soft opening day and was greeted with a smile by her partner, and a nice display of treats that included pies, cake, and cookies. I sort of anticipated a line because southeast asian treats are still somewhat rare in New York and sought after but I think the buzz circuit just isn't conscious of this place yet and will be soon. Their Thai iced tea is pretty good but the stand out for me was their salted egg yolk and taro cheesecake. It was creamy, fluffy, and the three flavors complemented each other really well. My only piece of feedback is that the slice tasted a little frozen to me, which might be because of the refrigerated display case it was sitting in. I will say I experienced a bit of sticker shock, after taxes and tip the drink was almost $8 and cheesecake slice $14 but we're in Gramercy and I guess you have to pay the rent somehow. It did deter me from getting a slice of the coconut cream pie I was eyeing because spending nearly $30 for two small sweets was a bit much for me, but I will certainly be back. read more

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This is such a cute little café in the area, and I got the chance to come here on a beautiful spring afternoon. I tried their salted egg yolk pork floss cake as well as their pandan coconut cake. I really doubted whether I would like the first one since I couldn't picture having something so savory as a dessert, but I was pleasantly surprised! I also got the mango butterfly latte (blue drink with mango) which was delicious. The servers were all very nice, and inside, there's about four tables or so which fit two chairs but you can push them together. There's also a table outside as well. read more

I wanted to come to Chim Chim since they opened but I didn't get a chance too. We finally came here on a raining day and bought the salted egg, ube cheesecake and chocolate cake. The flavors was nothing special. It's unique but the flavors didn't stood out. I can taste the salted egg in the cheesecake but not the ube. The pork floss overpowered the entire cheesecake. Chocolate cake standard chocolate cake not too sweet. Overall I think these two choices I got was not for me. Would I come back to try another flavors / cake ? Yes but I won't come all the way to the city just for this. read more

Chim Chim - "to taste," "to sample," or "to try" When I saw an IG reel on this Thai Bakery in NYC, I knew I had to check it out. I don't think I have ever had Thai desserts and drinks. I've always been a fan of Southeast Asian sweet treats. Cute small quaint place. We were greeted warmly. Here is what we ordered: Drinks: - Guava Matcha Latte (if you're a guava and matcha lover, get this) - Es-Yen (double expresso with condensed milk & evaporated milk) Desserts: - Chocolate Ganache Cake (so moist) - Butterfly Pea Coconut Jelly Pie (that thick crust!!!) - Pandan Coconut Cake (chunks of fresh coconut in the cream) - Salted Egg Taro w/Pork Floss Cheesecake is a unique creation. I grew up eating salted eggs and pork floss so I am familiar with it. But I was hesitant and wondered if these flavors would all work well together and it did. The salted egg has a subtle taste and I really enjoyed the pork floss on top. I used to eat it straight out of the tub. Lolz. Don't be afraid to try this cake, gotta live life and try unusual things. Every cake and pie I chose were a hit. I'm a huge carrot cake lover so I will definitely be back. Also want to try their signature Thai Tea cake. The prices are crazy high but you can tell a ton of work were put into these cakes and pies. Really sweet of the guy at the counter to ask how we enjoyed the cakes. I gave him a huge thumbs up. He also took the time to say, "have a nice day" as we were leaving. read more

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I'm so happy a Thai bakery opened in my neighborhood! We stopped by on the second day of opening and it was not crowded. There is a counter with all the cookies, brownies and cakes on display. Two tables are in the front of you want to eat inside. They serve the classic espresso drinks as well as matcha and Thai espresso. All the treats looked delicious and it was hard to choose what to order. We decided to get a matcha white chocolate cookie and slice of the Thai tea cake. The cookie was so good! It had a strong matcha flavor and it wasn't overly sweet, which I prefer. The white chocolate chips added a nice contrast to the grassy matcha. The Thai tea cake was so fluffy and moist. The tea flavor really came through and the slice was big enough to share. We'll definitely be coming again when we want a sweet treat! read more

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The desserts are so good! Our favorite was the pandan cake and pork floss taro cheesecake. The drinks weren't as good, but the pastries were definitely worth a try. read more

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$12 Pork floss cake is weird. As someone used to eating pork floss bread from classic Chinese bakeries, I like pork floss. However, it was a weird mix with cheesecake like texture layer with slight egg yolk taste. They prob did a good job but it does not suit my tastes. $10 Pandan coconut cake is meh. The green layers are supposed to be pandan but it tastes like regular homemade cake. Coconut cream is sweet with slight coconut taste and coconut pieces embedded inside (NOT thin coconut shreds, it's like they bought coconut chips and mixed it with some sweet cream). Overall tasted like regular cake with cream. Yes, the coconut pieces were chewy but not bursting with coconut flavor so I would say they don't contribute to overall taste of cake. Also, the cakes were soooo tiny!! They were as big as my uno card :(. For $12 and $10, I prob should have just tried some other bakery or buy some ice cream. This bakery did job well, it's just I don't like the tastes of either cake I tried and the portion is so tiny. Disappointed since I had high hopes coming from IG. read more

Chim Chim - Top is pork floss egg yolk cake Bottom is pandan coconut cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

i got the taro salted egg cheesecake, coconut pandan cake, and butterfly pea jelly cake! this takes the cake (lol) of the most unique desserts i've tried in nyc by far -- the texture from the jellies in the cakes provide a fun twist on top of all the interesting flavor combos. the coconut pandan cake was my favorite of the three, and i could taste a strong pandan flavor that paired well with the light coconut cream. the butterfly pea jelly cake was absolutely gorgeous & had the most interesting textures, but didn't really have a strong flavor. the taro salted egg cheesecake was a good way to cut through the sweetness of the other two slices, but i don't think the taro + salted egg + pork floss was my cup of tea. each of these slices was on the pricier side at $12 each, but after tasting them, you can really taste the quality + thought behind each slice. overall, i would recommend coming w a friend so you can share a bunch of slices! there's no other bakery doing it like chim chim, so it's definitely worth a visit :) read more

Chim Chim - taro salted egg cheesecake, butterfly pea jelly cake, coconut pandan cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came to try the Es-Yen which I've never had before. A little bit too sweet to have often but I enjoyed it. Curious to return and try their various cakes. Really cute spot and great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Quality . Pure quality . One of the best cakes maker in NYC . Not too sweet , great slice size . Ube cheesecake perfect ! Chocolate cake - the right dark chocolate, the right texture- fantastic! Cosy ,small , friendly space . Highly recommended!!! Definitely a Destination!!!! read more

Service: 4.1/5 Food: 3.8/5 Price: $10-$25 New bakery with a Southeast Asian-inspired menu. I'm curious if their menu is finalized, because it's still handwritten on a large sheet of brown paper. I guess they sell out of certain cakes really quickly, because when I arrived, both my 1st + 2nd choices weren't available. They do continue to bake throughout the day, so you could stick around or come back to see if your desired flavor is back since the shop is a little out of the way. They only have a few 2-top tables inside. $1.50 for oat milk is steep. What I Ordered: - Thai Tea Cake: moist sponge cake, subtle flavor in the custard/cream - Matcha Latte: a little grassy, not my fav + not bad read more

Chim Chim serves up solid drinks and fun cakes. And while the cakes are supposedly the main attraction, they were just okay to me.

The pandan cake with coconut cream and coconut jelly blew me away. However, the Thai tea cake and blondie that I sampled a bit of did not taste like Thai tea. All 3 get 5 stars for texture and freshness but the tea flavor can be improved upon. read more

Great, cute spot. Really good coffee and friendly staff. Got an iced americano that was delicious

Tasty! We got the Thai tea cake and the carrot cake which were both the perfect amount of sweet. We arrived at 4PM on a Saturday and they just sold out of their last jelly cake. read more

Horrible customer service, they need to improve on that. Not very busy for a Thursday afternoon

I love that this little place opened in the neighborhood. My parents live nearby and when I visit, I get the panda latte which is sooo good. Whether you are in the mood for hot or cold - get one. You won't regret it! read more

Cute place and vibe, and truthfully everything I've tried has been good it's just too expensive to justify.

such a small but cute cafe! the pandan coconut slice was very light and airy with some tiny bits of coconut jelly (i believe)! got an iced mango matcha w/ oat milk and total came out to $21-a bit steep for only two items. matcha had few bitter clumps but is high quality. service was fast and staff are friendly but i wish they gave a bag w/ napkins and utensils as i had to carry just the cake box and drink in the cold. recommend checking this place out :) read more

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Visited again and wow, the prices have actually gone UP! I mean I get it that they need to make a living but $13.06 for a very small slice of cake is just obnoxious. If you're more expensive than Lady Wong then you've really got some explaining to do. I'm sorry to write a negative review - the people here are super nice. But there's just no way I can justify those prices and not going back. read more