NaiSnow offers healthy and delicious tea beverages and fresh baked items with over 1,200 locations…read moremainly in China. NaiSnow's first stop in the U.S. expansion is in Flushing, New York. The second location in New York is 27-51 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. My first NaiSnow experience was at the Long Island City location. I walked in and ordered the Matcha Latte Boba, Caramel Egg Tart, Matcha Tiramisu Tart, Coffee Tiramisu Tart at the counter. It didn't take long for the order to be ready and it was all packed in an insulated bag. Inside, there are a few tables and countertop seats. The caramel egg tart is filled with custard core and a caramel aroma, the coffee tiramisu tart has a sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with cream on a crisp and buttery tart, and the matcha tiramisu tart is made with premium Jingshan matcha powder fully infused into the cake base and layered with smooth cream cheese filling. The tarts are golden and have crispy layers. It just melts in your mouth. They are also a good size. The matcha latte boba was also very good. NaiSnow is definitely worth checking out!

Love Naisnow for their baked goods! I maintain that they are my favorite egg tart and I will accept…read moreno other place if I am getting a bunch for a party. I brought a box of them for my lunar new year party last year and people at them up! I was also skeptical of the tiramisu and matcha tiramisu egg tarts cause I was afraid that it'd just be too much going on, and too sweet, but I was wrong about both! It definitely wasn't too sweet and the texture of the cake on top is soft, and the custard underneath blends well as well. It doesn't feel too heavy at all, though of course it's heavier than the egg tart alone. l've tried the drinks and I remain a HeyTea stan, but they have some interesting and healthier drinks that are more fruit-forward which is my thing. I do like that they change it up often though.

Tried their pandan loaf and the pandan honeycomb bread (think the honeycomb is GF). Pandan flavor…read morein both was so so strong and great! Bread does come out looking a bit radioactively green which is mildly concerning at first, but given how good it tastes, you can honestly just ignore it. Will def be back whenever I'm having a pandan craving. Ambience-wise, it's a very small shop with limited seating, so if you're looking to grab a drink and catch up with someone, might be hard to find a seat. There were people just sitting there nursing an empty cup who weren't asked to leave either, so turnover is pretty slow. Also a bit out of the way location-wise.

I finally got to come here and try the cakes. I was aiming to get the thai tea chiffon, but they…read moresold out when I went at 4:30pm. I decided to get the pandan chiffon, pumpkin spice chiffon, and banh bo nuong honeycomb cake instead. I like how perfectly neat the chiffon cakes are. You can cut bites without crushing layers or having the slice topple. The cake and cream is light and airy while feeling substantial like I could eat it for breakfast. They said the cakes have gelatin, so I assume it's in the cream which is why it can sit around in room temperature. I was never a pumpkin spice fan, but I got the pumpkin spice chiffon since it's seasonal and there wasn't Thai tea flavor. I like the gentle warmth of spices but probably wouldn't buy this again given it's not my type and isn't unique to this place. I like the pandan for being strong yet gentle. I really feel like yes I'm getting pandan flavor. I also really liked the honeycomb cake. The pandan flavor isn't as strong here but it didn't bother me. I like the crusty edges that have a nutty flavor due to the maillard reaction. The inside is chewy but not dense or tough. The color looks intense but the pandan flavor is mild which works for me since I'm enjoying the browned proteins. I like all the items, but I found them a bit pricy and the location is inconvenient for me to visit frequently :/

LOVE LOVE LOVE Chim Chim. Love that they're a cafe that focuses on thai iced coffee and tea. The…read morethai iced tea is definitely one of the best I've had in the city, and it's not too sweet like most thai iced teas are, with a focus on fragrance of the actual tea itself. It is super smooth and delicious, candy-like in taste. The cakes are very creative, and I'm also generally not a big fan of cakes but I like their creative offerings. The butterfly pea one was not for me, just because it was a mix of gelatinous texture with cream and crust which I feel didn't blend well together for me. But the thai tea cake was super soft, fragrant and not too sweet - perfect! The yuzu americano was also a highlight; the coffee was real smooth and the yuzu was nice and sweet. Give them a shot!

Chim Chim has been on my list for a while and my partner surprised me with their cakes!…read more The coconut pandan lived up to the hype because it was not only fluffy and creamy, but also crunchy with the fresh coconut meat. Loved how it wasnt too sweet to let the other flavors shine. I'm a huge salted egg yolk fan and a pork floss fan, so I was super looking forward to trying their cake. It wasn't quite what I was expecting but I still liked it, especially cause of its sweet savory balance! The salted egg yolk savoriness did come through, and the crumb-iness of the ube base contrasted with the rest of the custard-like cake and cream layer. My partner felt like the seaweed was too much; I enjoyed it with rest of the cake/pork floss. Our cakes melted a little during the takeout process, but texture wise was so much better after some time in the fridge. Looking forward to trying their other baked goods and drinks in the future!

Whoever said Verse has one of the best matchas was absolutely not kidding. I got the Earl Grey…read moreLavender Matcha and it was elite. The sweetness level was perfect in my humble opinion, although I already know some matcha traditionalists who would call it too sweet. For me, though, it was much more balanced than Kijitora. I also loved that they have a bar area where you can sit and work while watching the staff whisk your matcha in the chawan. A drink and a tiny performance. What more could I ask for?? Also inserting my photography here...

good quality matcha in queens!! the cream was nice and pretty sweet, which added well to the…read morematcha. felt like the sweetness was perfect and the price was great as well ($8 with oat milk). with einspanners a con can be that the matcha flavor can get washed out with the cream and it did dilute it a bit but it was still good yummy rating: 7.5/10

Loved everything about this bakeshop, from the sweet owners to the story behind the treats,…read moreinterior design, and desserts. The owners are a Thai married couple who came up with the idea of gluten-free and organic basque cheesecakes so that their son, who has special dietary needs and sensitivities, could enjoy them. Even the pandan is hand-steeped and not made from artificial flavors. The basque cheesecakes in three different sizes and are packaged in round containers that look very aesthetic. If you're not sure about which flavor to get, the owners offer samples (if it's not to busy). I tried almost every flavor and think that the best one is mango sticky rice. It's a little runnier than the other flavors because of the topping. The black sesame is a strong contender for first place -- I love that you can actually taste the sesame seeds within the cheesecake. My least favorite was definitely the seasonal guava. The cheesecake was too dense and grainy, and I think it's from the guava seeds. I tried one of the pandan drinks and thought it was just alright. The pandan flavor was very strong, as was the pandan basque cheesecake. next time, I want to try the Thai tea since that's their specialty.

I found out about Lamoone over Instagram and had it on my list for a while. I was recently in the…read morearea running some errands and had some spare time to stop in. Staff are super nice and I love how the cheesecakes are packaged. I got myself a matcha and black sesame mini cheesecake and my mom a matcha mini cheesecake. The cheesecakes are a little steep, but I believe in supporting small businesses, so I will pay it! The cheesecakes were very good, very smooth and creamy. I liked the matcha more and my husband liked the black sesame more - which I had expected. I think I'll go for the Thai tea flavor next time, as that sounded interesting too.

I love this bakery! I'm so happy to see more Vietnamese eateries in the city. La La means "the…read moreleaf" in Vietnamese, and I've been here so many times now that it's become one of my favorite spots. It's a very small space with two little tables and benches against the wall in front. Everyone working here is always nice. They have a variety of specialty coffee, from durian to pandan, and their cakes are light and not too sweet, which is a huge compliment when it comes to Asian desserts. I've tried almost all of their flavors (Vietnamese coffee is the last one!), and I've loved them all. The pandan coconut and ube are two of my favorites. The jasmine tea logan is also really unique and another one I'd definitely get again. I'll definitely keep coming back. I just wish I lived closer because I'd probably be here all the time!

I've been here before and was disappointed. I wanted to come again because I had my eye on the…read morelongan jasmine cake. I like tea flavors and I think longan could add gentle sweetness. I was aware of the risk of the longan being not in season or canned, but I still wanted to try it. Unfortunately, this cake disappointed me on all fronts. The longan was dry and tough and not sweet. There's no longan flavor throughout the cake besides just the pieces on top. Jasmine flavor is mostly in the cream. Tbh I'm not a particular fan of super floral jasmine tea, but it wasn't a concern here because the jasmine flavor is quite mild. I kind of rather it be stronger and I get offended (personal problem) but feel like I'm getting what it's supposed to be. The cream texture was also too dense and felt oily. The cake was also disappointing too because it was a rough vanilla sponge that was too sweet. For $15, there's many other dessert options.

This place was absurdly pricey but oh so good!…read more I really liked how there were displays of the actual pastries so you picture what you'll be scarfing down. Definitely a good marketing mechanism to entice you. * Ube eclair: Eclairs are a unique on its own. But an ube flavored one was spectacular. The ube glaze on top broke off in chunks and made sampling the flavor easier if you were wary of the sweetness level or ube profile. Even the interior held more ube surprises. * Creme brulee danish: The flakiness of this pick was interesting. As it said danish, you would not expect it to be flaky but rather something sweet in the middle as far as what a danish would be. But this thing delivered extra that was messy but was rather pleasant. Both were super star products as the four of us split these two pastries.

I stopped in briefly to try a specific item; the ube eclair…read more It did not disappoint. The ube eclair was one of the best baked goods I have ever had. Beautifully decorated and flavored. I will be thinking about this one for a long time. The location is very minimal, with the baked goods being the only thing on display. They have plenty of seating and service was great. Would love to visit again and try additional items.

A True Astoria Gem…read more Little Flower Café is such a beautiful representation of the Astoria community. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place that reflects the diversity, culture, and heart of the neighborhood. I especially appreciate that they stand with Palestine and give space to values of community, compassion, and solidarity. A true Astoria gem and definitely worth supporting!

This little cafe is so cute! They have some seating indoors and outside but they get very busy…read more Seating is first com first serve so it's okay for a solo date or with a very small group, but more than 3 or 4 people might be difficult to find seating. The staff are all very kind. I interacted with 3 employees and they were all kind and helpful. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was very good. Some of the ingredients were not evenly distributed so I tasted some things only at the beginning or the end of my burrito, but you could tell it was prepared to order and overall a good choice. The Afghan pink iced chai was good but very floral. It was nice but I probably wouldn't have ordered it if I knew how floral it was. I would come back and try other items on their menu. Their matcha looked promising and coffee in New York is unmatched, so I would try their cold brew or espresso based drinks. Great spot in the area!