Was craving Taiwanese breakfast after it popped up on social media and found Egg & Soy offered…read moredelivery. I knew I had to get it. Since I have a problem with options, I ordered almost everything. I wanted to love everything, but sadly, it was just okay for me. It does the job, but there are other places where you can get similar items (albeit not all in one place) for likely cheaper for the portion. I would return for specific menu items and to try items I haven't gotten yet (looking at you teppan noods)! The egg crepe is decent but have had better in Flushing for a larger portion. The turnip cake is a little bland but has a crispy exterior and nice inside texture. Fantuan is filling and has crunchy youtiao inside and the pork floss gives it the slight saltiness. Popcorn chicken is always a crowd pleaser. Zhajiang noodles are a hearty meal and the meat sauce is tasty. Cream corn soup is okay. Love the soy milk and peanut rice milk!

Came here around 11:10 AM on a sunday, and it took about 20 minutes for our food to come out. It…read morewas a bit of a longer wait, but you can tell the food is very fresh. It's a small interior with seating for about 7 people, so you may need to take your food to go. We shared an egg crepe and a fan tuan with egg and sausage, which came out to a total of $24. I really enjoyed the sausage and the sticky rice of the fantuan, and the fried dough inside was very crispy. There wasn't too much dried radish or pork floss though. The egg crepe was very soft, and I enjoyed the flavors in the sauce.

Duo Café in NYC is such a cute, cozy little spot. The interior is small and charming, though…read moreseating is limited, especially when it gets busy. I visited with a friend around 6-7 p.m., when the café was pretty crowded, but the rush died down quickly around 7:30pm! We shared a pot of rose tea and ordered two Basque cheesecakes: the sweet potato cheesecake, which came with ice cream, and the matcha lemon cheesecake. They had so many interesting flavors that it was hard to choose even those two! The sweet potato cheesecake was the standout for both of us. We devoured it. The flavor was warm and nostalgic...not exactly pumpkin, but it reminded me of something comforting from childhood. The ice cream on top made it even better. The matcha lemon cheesecake was lighter, softer, and more refreshing, but I still preferred the sweet potato. The rose tea was also lovely, especially because you could see the little flower buds soaking at the bottom of the pot. The staff was helpful, though one downside was that we had to pay for everything on one card and couldn't split the bill, so my friend had to Zelle me afterward. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I lived in NYC. It feels like the perfect place to meet up with friends, try different Basque cheesecake flavors, and catch-up over tea. I can imagine it being especially cozy during the colder months.

Ambiance: cute space with surprisingly lots of seats…read more Service: good service Food $$: known for their Asian style cakes Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: highly recommend. More for 2-4 people

Wonderful owner, great vibe, really nice bubble tea. Highly recommended if you are in the area.read more

While in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC during my professional duties all day which my desiderium was…read morebubble tea, but precious time prevented me to travel beyond the vicinity range. Yelp mobile application takes me to Cafe Diem that is adjacent to Confucius Plaza and the outskirt peripherals of Chinatown. While scanning the menu, I could not decide but inquired if any drinks were offered cold or chilled rather than hot beverage. My goal is to battle NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity to stay hydrated with the added stress of carrying a large heavy bag all day for my professional duties. Further adding implication to the situation, NYC became victim of Canada's wildfire smoke impacting air quality which I was also battling amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is average. I did inquire if there were any teas served cold or chilled. Background music was boisterously loud that I was befuddled unable to hear the server/cashier for clarity of a better understanding. A small selection of breakfast pastries are available. There were no chocolate chip cookie, unfortunately to no avail. There is a condiment station where milk, sweetener, sugar and cup sleeve holders are available self-serve. Napkins are abundantly available for grabs. The cup sleeve holders are pretty decorated with a blue floral pattern. There is indoor seating with small tables with small white flowers are available of high chairs. I admire how the tables contain a small white flower as decoration which does not occupy the entire table. For a fleeting moment of phlegmatic disposition I did achieve equanimity state in a air conditioning atmospheric environment. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oolong cold tea, small $4.00 The ice was very minimal of minuscule pieces which melted entirely during my professional duties return. As a consequence the tea became room temperature and tasted awful. The tea was mediocre. Price is realistic and reasonable especially for small size. It foot the budget for my wallet. Nota Bene: Cafe Diem offers 9% cash discount for payment. Yes, cash is still widely accepted as a valid form of legal tender payment.

I came here for a drink on a hot day and it was much needed. Their yuzu basil was so good and their…read morestrawberry lemonade was also super refreshing. Definitely have to come back to try their food!

2/5 I really wanted…read moreto like Peek Inn Cafe because the menu and photos looked promising (I also really enjoyed the restaurant that used to be there but closed, Cecily), but I felt pretty underwhelmed by the savory food. The biggest disappointment was the jambon beurre. The bread didn't taste fresh at all--it felt like it had been sitting around for a couple of days. Instead of being crisp on the outside with a soft interior, it was overly chewy and just not enjoyable to eat. My partner ordered the beef melt, and unfortunately, it wasn't much better. The beef tasted like a lower-quality cut than we expected, and while the sandwich looked great in photos, the flavor didn't match the presentation. The bread itself also wasn't particularly memorable. Ironically, the highlight of the meal wasn't even a main dish--it was the cabbage salad, which was fresh, crisp, and well-seasoned. Based on the menu and what we've seen, I suspect Peek Inn's desserts are where they really shine. The Basque chestnut cheesecake and the black sesame Madeline were executed pretty well, not being too sweet or heavy. Overall, I think Peek Inn Cafe may have stretched its menu a little too far. The desserts seem to be the real specialty, and I'd rather see them focus on those, along with a few lighter snack options, instead of trying to offer a broad selection of savory dishes that don't quite deliver. If I return, it'll almost certainly be for the desserts and maybe another order of the cabbage salad--but probably not for the sandwiches. I was very sad that as reductive as selective for my calorie expenditure, that it felt like the calories could've been spent better elsewhere, not even the money...

Cute spot. Inconspicuous from the outside. Located next to a post office. When you walk in, you…read morestep in to a little store with japanese bowls and dishes on display. Order your food at the counter, then walk through the curtain to find a seat. Seating is first come first serve. The chicken karage bento box was delicious. The chicken had the perfect crispy texture. The mayo sauce on the chicken had a slight wasabi flavor. The bento box comes with salad, rice, and small appetizers. I also got a matcha latte. Great venue and overall experience.

Super cute shop and solid Japanese lunch options! I love that you can buy little ceramics in the…read moreshop out front. We got the chicken nanban and chicken karaage bentos. The bentos are a bit pricy, but the ingredients taste very fresh and not too heavy. I also got a matcha latte, which was decent. It can be hard to find a seat inside because there are people working on their laptops, but there is some outdoor seating in the back.

I love this cafe so much! It's so cozy and comforting. I love the vinyl records that are playing…read moreand the cozy seating. I tried the azuki red bean hojicha and the kinako matcha latte and was so impressed by both. Both drinks are so unique and creative, and they brought out the hojicha and matcha flavors in the best way possible. I'd love to come back to try their inari sushi and pastries. The owner is so sweet and attentive to his customers. It's a small space, but there is a table and some seating. I highly recommend visiting Taikii Cafe :)

Cozy little spot in the lower east side. Found this spot while visiting family and can say I will…read morecome here more often. The matcha was so good and a flavor I never had before. The service was great and the owner was super nice. Stop by as vinyls will be spinning and great music will be playing.

Rating: 3.6/5 We got the iced banana hojicha and regular…read moreiced Uji matcha (unsweetened). The drinks were really well whisked. The hojicha was slightly too sweet and although a beautiful color, not as rich as I would've hoped. The banana was subtle but the sweetness just overpowered the hojicha a bit. The matcha was strong and pretty good. Two drinks came to almost $18. Inside wasn't that nice to sit unfortunately. It's a small space but kind of beaten up with the paint on the walls coming off. The atmosphere was a little strange. There was Christmas music being played full volume in august (one song can be funny but this was full volume for an hour). The employees were having fun when a friend of theirs came in and was cursing pretty loudly. For the price and atmosphere, I wouldn't go back. It's not a place to really hangout and too expensive.

I'm a big fan of a simple matcha shop that uses a fair amount of high quality matcha in each drink…read more I'd say one of the strengths of Matcha 108 is that it doesn't overcomplicate the menu but sticks to the basics that all matcha lovers can appreciate. There is limited seating inside, but enough to sit and wait for drinks, or for a few groups to sit at the few tables. The staff was friendly and even with only one person working, they got the order out quickly.

I came by to check up a pop up in the store and couldn't resist grabbing an iced Chai on a hot…read moresummer day. I'm glad I did. They have a variety of chai on their menu, including kashmiri chai, masala chai, and brown sugar cardi(amom) They have whole milk and oat milk as options and the guy at the counter reviewed the different types of chai they offer with me. I ended up getting the brown sugar cardamom chai with oat milk. It was slightly too sweet but had a great chai taste with cardamom notes, which is sometimes hard to achieve with an iced chai. If I lived closer, I'd be back to try their snacks and other chai. If you're in the area, definitely worth checking out

Small and clean. Wonderful staff and baristas, so sweet and welcoming. Charming, all in all. I had…read morethe mocha latte and it was very good. My nieces had the iced Kashmiri chai and that was splendid. My nephew had the hot Kashmiri coffee and it was a nice bounce of energy. We also had a naan butter chicken sandwich and that was dynamite and served with crunchy in-house made chips. Awesome Pakistani music was playing in the background and they were not stingy with the AC. If I am nearby, I will be back. P.S. We received complimentary cake rusks too! They were so good.