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    Super yum
    Bri W.

    NUSA is amazing! Absolutely loved every item I purchased at the Thursday Ferry Building farmers' market. Perry provided the best referrals especially for someone like me who has limited experience tasting Indonesian desserts. NUSA mochi was off the hook. The one with stripes was indeed my favorite. While my mom loved the rice pudding one. And the tea was divine. Service was swift and Perry was really helpful. Love the ambiance at the ferry building farmers' market both on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10-2pm. Thanks NUSA for an extraordinary first experience. Can't wait to return!

    Mike C.

    On the final day for Pastel, my friend ordered something from here so I clicked the item and read its description. Well, with this review, you know what happened. Besides helping order other dessert items for my friend previously, I recently noticed that they have a stand at the Saturday Ferry Farmers Market in the back lot area near the La Cocina space and Primavera stand. I vaguely remember trying some of their foods but honestly don't recall what. On one of my last Pastel orders, I joined my friend in trying the pineapple tartlets (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hmR641k3zfgtiMGH6qM3_A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I ate one without reading the box and thought it was okay. Only after giving some to the rest of the family did I notice the instructions on the label to heat them in the oven for 1-2 minutes. Let's just say, no wonder there are instructions. I enjoyed them a lot more. I will stop by their stand (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=zdSEZTaNxmbx_Ywfuoq2wg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) this weekend and take a gander at their menu of offerings. Who knows, maybe I'll be taking something home this time.

    Sampler Box
    Karen Y.

    This review is only for the farmers market booth. Applause for whoever designed and drew the pictures for their banner because that was the first thing that caught my eye at the Farmers Market. Decided to get the sampler box as I was having choice paralysis on what to get. Figured I couldn't be wrong in trying a little bit of everything. Pandan Coconut Mochi Layer: definitely tasted two distinct flavors (pandan and coconut) and you wouldn't think it would work since coconut can be pretty overwhelming of a flavor and pandan is kind of subtle but this worked. Texture had a slight chew but definitely on the softer side of mochi. Sweet Rice Pandan Custard: love the smoothness of the custard and the flavors were really subtle. Wasn't too sweet. 1000 Layer Cake: visually this was really appealing however eating it I wasn't quite sure what I was tasting. It's lightly sweet and I feel like I need a larger slice to figure out the flavors. Next time. Pandan Chiffon Cake: reminded me of angel food cake. It wasn't as green as I expected and similar to the other items, this wasn't as sweet. Texture is super fluffy, light, and crumbly. Pineapple Tartlets: surprisingly this was the sweetest out of all the other desserts. Really forward pineapple flavor (probably because it's a jam) and the texture of the pastry shell is crumbly and buttery. Really enjoyed trying all the different items. I think going back I would definitely try the mochi cake with cranberry (as I didn't get to this time around) and get more of the mochi layer and pandan custard.

    rainbow pandan coconut mochi layer cake, $10 for 4 slices
    Elena W.

    I came across NUSA through Pastel (food delivery service in the Bay Area). I had not yet had Indonesian desserts before, so I took this opportunity to try it by adding some NUSA desserts to my order. First of all, the rainbow mochi layer cake was STUNNING. Pictures don't do it justice. I admired its beauty for quite some time before I could bear to take a bite. The taste of it was honestly just okay, it was coconut-y but it had a slight twist to the taste that I wasn't totally a fan of, but that's okay because it was so gorgeous that I didn't mind. Now for the goodies in the sampler box! My favorite items were the sweet rice pandan custard, pineapple tartlets, 1000 layer cake, and pandan chiffon cake. I enjoyed the variety in textures. For the sweet rice pandan custard specifically, I really loved its subtle sweetness. Overall, I was a happy customer! Prices are affordable for some high quality treats and they were packaged carefully. Love supporting a local business with a mission to introduce Indonesian food to the Bay Area!

    layer cake - best described as a cross between a Russian honey cake and Japanese castella

    If you're nostalgic for the Asian tastes of your childhood, want to try something new, or are just plain tired of the mass produced selection at the Ranch 99-type grocery stores, stop by this Indonesian snack booth at the Saturday Ferry Building Farmers' Market in the city, a startup that is part of the La Cocina food business incubator program. They've got a decently sized (and fairly priced) menu of Indonesian small bites both savory and sweet (think sweet rice with chicken roll, pandan cake, layer cake, mochi cake). They were patient in answering customer questions and giving descriptions of what each product was like. It was hard to choose, but I got the mochi squares, 1000 layer cake, and the shrimp chips. All were excellent. The layer cake is best described as what would happen if a Japanese castella cake and a Russian honey layer cake got together and had a baby (have eaten both of these in the respective countries). The mochi cake tastes like a standard Hawaiian version with coconut notes and shavings on top. Shrimp chips - already a cut above most other versions that are readily available now because they actually contain real shrimp (what a concept!). Crunchy and reminiscent of when your mom would fry up a fresh batch of these pink, orange, and white (were there green ones too?) beauties in the home wok back in the day...a bargain for $3 a bag.

    Pandan Coconut Mochi Layer, 1000 Layer Cake, Sweet Rice Pandan Custard (05/2022)
    Florence G.

    a breath of fresh air and new cuisine of goodies to try :) imma give them a 4.5 if i could, but i finally had a chance to try nusa at the indonesian bazaar back in may for aapi heritage month and i love it ! i've always wanted to try them but they're mainly based at the farmers market near the ferry plaza, which is quite far for me. but alas !! I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY and jUST TOOK IT. the owners are very humble and sweet. they are open to explaining everything and even took the time to get to know you as a customer ! so sweet :') prices are ok! it's on the slightly more pricer side with such few pieces but anything to support a local business. esp for a business and culture that is so underrepresented in sf. my favorite has to be the 1000 layer cake. it's sweet but not too sweet and you can taste the rich egg flavor and have a pillowy, fluffy texture. it would pair so perfectly with coffee or tea. i would say the mochi and custard are quite similar (obv cus they're both pandan) but the custard is slightly more superior with the sweet rice adding so much more to the flavor profile. the custard with the rice is eggy and rich. so together, it is a perfect dessert on its own. i say skip the mochi layer because the pandan flavor is very subtle and the only thing going for it is the pretty layering colors and texture. i cant wait to see them grow more because it would so lit if they had their own store or become even more accessible so i can support them some more !

    Ferry building market stand
    Michael F.

    Tried the pandan coconut mochi layer. It was defiantly a more gelatinous texture with the addition of tapioca flour that I'm not used to. Although the flavor was great and we really enjoyed it otherwise. We will have to come back and try other items from them at the Ferry building farmers market on Saturday's.

    Layer cake. It's the same taste as I had in Indonesia. So good.

    This place is a hidden gem. The layer cake blew me away with just one bite. I'm definitely coming back for more.

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    Super delish and authentic! But hella expensive. Worth it every so often. Highly recommend their desserts.

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    Online ordering for pickup is a bit tricky, but absolutely worth it -- the pandan custard and chiffon cake are absolutely wonderful!

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    A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

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    4.3(248 reviews)
    3.2 miMission
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    This is my favorite dessert house, which I recommend to all my friends who need a good date spot, a…read moreplace to meet up with friends, or to friends who are visiting the city and have never had bingsoo or dessert style toasts. I absolutely love everything mango from here and their affogato is to die for! The best affogato I've ever had. Definitely try this place!

    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

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    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    4.1(780 reviews)
    2.1 miHayes Valley
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    The best way to cool off on a warm day! We visited NaYa for dessert after brunch at aMano. It's not…read morea big space & was pretty full but the host/server had a 2 top table available. It was kinda hot & stuffy inside even with the door open because it was a warm day. We were told in advance that orders would take approximately 20-30 minutes to arrive because they were short staffed at the time (additional staff arrived after an hour). My friend had to Thai tea crepe cake & I had the mango tango (because I looooove mangoes). The Thai tea crepe was pretty good, lots of Thai tea flavor, and not too sweet. The Thai tea custard sauce added a bit of sweetness to it. The mango tango was sooo good! I loved the coconut ice cream (it's a shaved from a block of ice cream so it's really fluffy). The fresh mango was served on the side in addition to a small bowl of coconut, sticky rice and additional mango sauce. Service was as efficient as possible. Server was helpful too.

    Felt like dessert after a day in the city, thought we'd try NaYa in Hayes Valley. Local hangout…read more Young crowd and good vibes. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs - but what a great surprise. We started our evening with the Mango Tango. That Sticky Rice was the Main Wow! Not to take anything away from the coconut & mango, just that rice. I could have had that on its own. We then ended the night with the Toasted Kaya. Warm Bread with the right crunchiness. Another fun & tasty surprise. All in all - we will probably share just one dish next time - but definitely coming back

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    Dandelion Chocolate - Iced Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Milk

    Dandelion Chocolate

    4.4(1.9k reviews)
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    As someone who's picky about chocolate desserts, I really enjoyed this stop…read more The hot chocolate had a deeper cacao flavor than most places, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It felt much more balanced and grown-up than the usual sugary version. The pastry I tried was also nicely done.. rich, layered, and satisfying without being too much. What stood out most to me, though, was the whole atmosphere. It feels part café, part chocolate boutique, part tasting experience. Even just browsing the bars and beautifully packaged products was fun. A really nice place if you enjoy thoughtful desserts and want something that feels a little more elevated than a typical coffee-and-pastry stop.

    While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

    Maruwu Seicha

    4.3(700 reviews)
    2.1 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Women-owned & operated
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    - Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

    Wow this place is good. I stopped by during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom festival and…read morethe line was long as usual. Surprisingly, I only waited about 10mins to order and another 5-10mins to get my drink. I ordered a Hojicha Latte + Snow Top for myself and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve for my hubby and baby to share. The Hojicha Latte was delicious, I finished it all in one sitting (which is rare for me). The soft serve was creamy and delicious. Worth the hype IMO,, I'll be stopping by every time we go to Japantown from now on.

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    Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

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    Powder - regular Strawberry with passionfruit glaze and condensed milk (09/2024)

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    4.4(835 reviews)
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    Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

    Stopped by on a Saturday evening and it wasn't busy. I got a regular size of the Cereal Killer…read morewhich was cereal snow topped with sweet milk glaze and fruity pebbles. I loved this so much, it had such a fantastic texture of being creamy but also light and fluffy. Probably one of the best shaved snow texture I've had. Tried some of the matcha snow and earl grey snow as well, and both of them were solid too. My favorite was still the cereal snow because I have more of a sweet tooth and the matcha and earl grey were less sweet. I would absolutely return to try more snow flavors! Service was really friendly and our 3 bowls were ready within a few minutes. Only one small bench inside and some outdoor seating.

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