Yup. You just found it, one of the coolest, tastiest, viral foods ever, and this place does it right. FANCY DESSERTS: When you take a bite into these pastries, it is a delight and a treat. Firstly, it's immersive, the artistic makeup of these treats are incredible and made to look like untouched foods. The outside is a crispy chocolate shell and the inside is a masterfully mixed cream and pastry. When you bite into these you get an explosion of flavor that leaves a lasting impression. You MUST go here. read more

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This is the second location of this fancy and popular bakeshop, which has a mix of French and Asian pastries, with the other one being in Flatiron. I had previously tried their Tart Brûlée, Matcha Almond Bun, and Mushroom Suisse at the other location and found them pretty good, but almost too buttery, especially the Mushroom Suisse. I also vaguely remember getting their "Banana" dessert, as they're best known for their fruit-shaped desserts, and finding it decent. At this spot, I got the $5.95 Pain Saucisse, listed as a buttery pastry filled with beef sausage, pickles, and cheese for a savory, tangy flavor. Similar to the other suisse, it was very buttery, with there also being too much cheese. This led to the whole thing being a tad salty and oily. Outside of that, I liked the smoky sausage, and there was a faint bite from the pickle. If this were balanced better, I would have liked it a lot more. For the price, it's certainly better than the various trash Nathan's carts, but that's not saying much. If I were to go back, I would likely get either the pistachio cube, matcha croissant, or black sesame puff square. In short, a decent, fancy pastry shop. read more

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I was worried it would be more presentation than taste, but I'm glad I was wrong! It was refreshing and kinda tastes like passion fruit. Not too sweet! I wanna go back to try other flavors read more

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Lost count of how many times I've been here for their black sesame cream latte and mini cakes...the perfect mini cake for under $20! Everyone knows Salswee for their fruit-shaped cakes, but I personally prefer their mini cakes and pastries. I think they're a better value, though the fruit-shaped ones are still so fun to try because they're just too cute. I personally love coming to their midtown location. More seating, less crowded, and there's even a restroom. ＊Black Sesame Mochi Cake $18.99 ** I actually got this for my birthday this year. It's the perfect size for 3-4 slices, with roasted soybean whipped cream. I wish the chiffon had more black sesame flavor, plus more mochi and sesame lava, but I loved it enough to get it again! ＊Mont Blanc Cake $19.99 * Slightly pricier, but you can see why. It's so delicate with strands of chestnut puree. Inside were layers of crushed chestnut and whipped cream. It's hard to find a mont blanc that isn't overly sweet, and this one had the perfect level of sweetness. ＊Yuzu $10.95 * ＊Peach $10.95 Yuzu is a crowd favorite for good reason! The yuzu and strawberry mousse, guava coulis, and crispy rice base worked so well together. The peach one had peach oolong mousse and peach compote. Much more delicate in flavor. ＊Mushroom Suisse $5.95 Their pastries are HUGE lol. I'm also a big fan of their black sesame croissants. The pain suisse was flaky and tasted like creamy mushroom soup. ＊Black Sesame Latte $6.99 ** The textbook definition of a good black sesame latte. It had a black sesame cream foam over a black sesame milk base, and I could taste both black sesame and the coffee. read more

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Ambiance: not ideal for big groups I would say max 4 people. They have mainly tables for 2 Service: the service was great and the food came out fast Food $$: they are known for their fruit looking desserts. I tried the the Americano with triple shots and it was pretty good Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: order first and try to grab a spot read more

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The Pistachio (9/10) was my favorite. It had layers of crunchy texture, syrup, and mousse that all worked really well together. The Mango (8.5/10) was refreshing with mango pieces inside, a sweet syrup layer, and a light mousse, but after biting into it it was falling apart. The Black Truffle Suisse (9/10) had the perfect crispy exterior with a delicious truffle cream filling. It tasted like it had been sitting out for a little while, but I still really enjoyed the flavor. read more

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Glad the line was short and the ordering process was smooth. The storefront could be a bit more organized, as the small seating area on the side can get crowded. I highly recommend their Mont Blanc mini cake. If you're a chestnut lover, you can't go wrong with it. It's not overly sweet and has light, delicate cake layers. The yuzu and mango cakes were also delicious. I've tried their sesame cake before, and it's another great option if you prefer something light and less sweet. read more

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Late to review but a friend and I stopped by in March for a sweet treat when we were visiting from out of town. We walked in around 1 pm on a Sunday and the place was full but not packed. Their desserts looked so beautiful and pristine; it was hard to choose which ones we wanted to try. We ended up getting two of the hyper-realistic mousse cakes: the pear and the yuzu. I also got the sesame latte. Both the mousse cakes were amazing. There were so many components to each of them. The flavors and textures were such an experience to have all together. The sesame latte was really good too with such a fragrant flavor. I would definitely come back to try their other cakes! read more

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Update to my review from a couple months ago--I came back to pick up a mini cake and a fruit trompe-l'œil mousse dessert and I was disappointed.... ...in how long the lines were! A surge in recent popularity meant on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm there was a line of 30ish people waiting inside to order. So much for my original plans to be in and out in 10-15 minutes! It took about 45 minutes in total--about 30 min waiting to order then 15 min waiting for the order. What I wasn't disappointed in was the execution of the cakes, the Ferrero Rocher cake $22.95 had a chocolate shell with bits of hazelnut in the shell and also in the center of the cake. The cake texture was fluffy and light, in line with Asian sponge cakes, and a whipped cream with a hint of hazelnut flavor. I wouldn't have minded if the cake flavor was a little stronger. The orange trompe-l'œil $10.95 was a feat! How they injected the liquid filling inside while maintaining the delicate shell with a perfect replica of an orange peel textured exterior--exemplifies a study in food physics for me. Not only did it look like a juicy citrus fruit, it tasted like one, and when you cut into it--kinda looked like you'd just squeezed a fresh one too. Gorgeous and delicious! I'll be back to try a some other fruits! read more

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I'm not the biggest desserts person, so I fully expected to be underwhelmed by these desserts. Especially because I feel like everyone always says it's overhyped. I just wanted to try it for the novelty, but I actually loved these so much! It is on the pricier side, but it was nice for a big group of us to just share a bunch and get like a bite from each. It is really hard to split because they're so delicate, but we managed. I personally liked the blueberry the best, but the pear and mango were also really delicious. They really captured the natural flavor of all the fruits! read more

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My bf's mom and cousin stopped in to grab us a few treats. Ordered: *Garlic Butter Croissant - warmed up *Pistachio Cube *Coconut Flake Bun *Blueberry dessert *Mango dessert - mango shaped *Coconut dessert I didn't try many as I wasn't feeling sweets but they all got rave reviews. The garlic butter croissant was SO GOOD, though, and (unexpectedly to me) filled with a rich, buttery cream. Prices were sooo reasonable for the quality and delicate nature of these desserts. read more

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Salswee is a dessert cafe with many colorful pastries. One question - are they tasty or just pretty to look at? Jennifer, Brenda and I came here for dessert after lunch. Jennifer likes almond croissants and so she took one along with a financier. Brenda had the tiramisu and I had the strawberry cream cake. While Jennifer enjoyed every bite of her selection, Brenda and I didn't fare too well. Brenda found rhe tiramisu ($15.95) lacking in a rich coffee flavor. Modern recipes of this ubiquitous Italian dessert contain a liquor of amaretto or kahlua but neither was present. She took a few bites and left it. The strawberry cake looked rich and promising but was devoid of flavor - none in the cream and the strawberries were insipid. At $18.99 for this cake a higher quality of strawberries could have been chosen and a spoonful of vanilla would have heightened the flavor of the insipid cream. I, too, ate a few bites and left it. This cafe had many servers and was quite well run. The owner is Asian who owns a patisserie in Flushing. A lot of tourists come here no doubt enticed by the variety of pastries and pictures are taken naturally to be posted on social media. read more

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I had to write a review because Salswee Desserts are truly worth the hype! I will wait in any line for this. The fruit-shaped desserts are absolutely amazing--so creative and delicious. My best friend and I shared the mushroom, banana, and guava desserts, and every single one was incredible. The mushroom was my personal favorite! Everything was smooth, fresh, and perfectly made. It's the perfect spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Can't wait to come back already. Love this location and the whole experience! read more

Dropped by on whim to satisfy my sweet tooth. The pastries are the definition of aesthetic, with each one tasting similarly like their depiction. We got the mango pastry, which was not overly sweet but retained a hint of mango flavor. Service was quick and efficient. Location is easily accessible via the subway. read more

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My son enjoyed every one of the 4 visits we made here during our 2 day trip to NYC. The mushroom pastry was a favorite. read more

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Four and half stars. Alright we love the fruit pastry trend. The mango so good. The flavors are just right but it is super messy and fragile to eat. The pistachio I have had better elsewhere. We wouldn't order the pistachio again but we would certainly order the mango again! read more

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Swung by on a Sunday around 11 and there was really a small line of people. The display case for savory pastries was full but the sweet pastries were almost half empty (they seemed to be in the middle of replenishing it as I left). I ordered the orange, mango and mushroom suisse. There was a bit of a wait for the orders but it wasn't too bad. The cakes were secure in mini boxes and everything was packed into a nice paper tote bag for take out. The desserts were very delicate upon first glance but also easy to break apart (so things got a bit messy). The orange dessert had a more mellow and lighter flavor compared to the mango one. It had a orange mandarin jam center covered with a vanilla cream layer. I didn't really care too much for the chocolate rice crisp bottom layer. The leaves were maybe peppermint though if it was mint then that would make the whole dish edible. The mango dessert was sweeter than the orange one. The mango jam filling was sweet and had a few pieces of mango that were a bit sour but didn't take away from the overall sweet mango flavor. The cream covering the jam must've also been mango flavored. I really liked the mushroom suisse! I reheated it in the microwave for a bit before eating it. I loved the crispy exterior as it contrasted well with the softness of the puff pastry middle. The mushroom filling was also tasty as it reminded me a bit of cream of mushroom soup. I'll be giving their other savory pastries a try during my next visit. FYI, if posting on socials for the complimentary pastry, do so before ordering. read more

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the traffic light matcha was great! mango cold foam paired well with strawberry jam -- it's the perfect summer drink i have tried their blueberry cake and it's also really good! soft cream and cake, not too sweet, balanced flavours! service was so good -- the staff are always so friendly and helpful! read more

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Omg I wish I had more stomach to eat more! The mousse cakes are so pretty and bursting with flavor. The yuzu was amazing. I would love to try one for the other cakes too like the mango sticky pudding. The pastries were fantastic as well like the black sesame block. Crispy exterior that holds its shape and wonderfully moist and soft inside. I tried the traffic light drink and it was delicious and the layers were nice on the eyes. Highly recommend!! read more

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We struggled to hold our order down to just four things because we kinda wanted to try every blessed thing in that display case. And even though I went in search of pistachio croissants after discovering such things exist at Angelina Bakery in Times Square on our last visit, the pistachio cube and cold foam latte were great but exactly what they said they were. But that almond croissant. I love an almond croissant (and will happily sub in a bear claw if that's as close as I can get)... this went far beyond. We split it apart to share and the filling didn't stay, it was gooey, oozing out like you want the best sticky buns to do. Warm and absolutely perfect. And the mango. We knew the artifice desserts were a thing, but we still didn't quite know how that would play out. It looked perfectly like regular fruit, but crack it open and it had mousse and gelee and sponge cake... wow. Was it twice the cost of the regular desserts? y Yes, and still I want to go back and try all the other ones in the case -- Yelp says try the mushroom?! read more

Salswee truly elevates the cafe experience with their Japanese-inspired pastries. I love the evolution of their menu, compared to a year ago when it was mostly puff pastries, the new dessert selection is much more impressive. This location def has more seating, though I really wish they would turn up the heat! It was freezing inside, which made it a bit hard to fully relax. What we got: Yuzu (4.25/5): A delicate hint of yuzu; I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. Mango (4.5/5): My favorite! The fresh mango flavor paired perfectly with the passionfruit read more

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sooo goood! the presentation was so pretty and the taste was immaculate. i loved how the fruit ones have pieces of the fruit inside, and i like how it wasn't too sweet. it was a perfect balance of fruit and sugar, and definitely a good treat for a hot day out. read more

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That was a fun treat. Took the kids just to spoil them with something sweet and their desserts are definitely memory making for sure. We all shared a few different things and I think we all had different favorites. The fruits are dazzling, but the cloud really stood out to me. The texture was really nice and not messy like the fruits. If I could do it again, I'd like to try more treats that had more chocolate! read more

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I've been to Salswee a good handful of times now and have tasted at least 10 different cakes/pastries. Every single dessert I've tried has been a hit, literally you can't go wrong with any of them! Their craft is so special and it's like a surprise in every bite. I love their mini cakes that are perfect for a small group of 4 to share. Their pastries are sweeter than the cakes so if you are looking for a balanced, not-too-sweet cake. This is where it's at! read more

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The banana was good but it really just tastes like a banana so I don't think it's worth it The cloud was really yummy and this is a nice stop on the way to the show we were seeing read more

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Great bakery with traditional beautiful baked goods plus "illusion" entremet in various fruit shapes. Worth the price for these unique treats. I loved the mango and Parmesan / mushroom croissant I had. Fast , friendly , helpful service and there's a code on your receipt for the clean bathroom which is welcome in this area of midtown. Yummy! We'll be back! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We ordered and sat inside to eat. Nice, relaxing, clean atmosphere. I must go back to try all those little mousse cakes, despite how pricey they are. read more

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The line up was insane, we waited about 30 minutes order and then another 30 minutes to receive our order... we went in and he later afternoon mid-March. The treats were delicious and from speaking to people in the shop, they also had really good things to say about their drinks. I would visit again if it wasn't as busy. read more

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pretty good but definitely made for influencers. It is more pretty that it is yummy so 3.6/5

This bakery is sleek and spacious. I tried their basque cheesecake and it was the most delicious cheesecake I've tried. The staff is extremely kind and the dessert comes packaged really nicely. Highly recommend trying the dessert because they melt in your mouth and aren't too sweet! read more

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Cute cafe to work in! Service was quick and friendly and the display made everything appetizing! They also list ingredients and are honest since I couldn't eat the gelatin based sweets. My friend enjoyed her coffee and mango dessert. I thought the coconut tea had too much coconut water and so the butterfly pea taste was completely lost. It was a little too sweet for my taste too. The strawberry tart was good and nice filling! It's a cute cafe but with the taste of the food, not worth the hype. It's definitely one of those instagram places read more

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Quick service and decent pricing. Got the matcha velvet croissant and it was pretty good. Would stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

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The yuzu mini cake was good, and the mango mini cake was really good, but the black sesame cake was really, really good! It oozed black sesame paste and had a layer of mochi-like texture. Delivery messed up the cake a little bit but didn't diminish our enjoyment read more

Those fruit pastries? Different. Bright, fresh, almost too pretty to eat but you do, and it's just straight flavor. Great experience definitely gets busy but worth it. read more

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Salswee: A Must-Try Dessert Oasis Near Penn Station! Salswee is an amazing new dessert place, conveniently located within walking distance (10 mins) of NY Penn Station. It's the perfect spot for a sweet break. We tried a variety of their offerings--the banana, orange, hazelnut, and the pain au chocolat--but the mango dessert was the absolute best: creamy, layered texture, perfectly cold and refreshing! We also grabbed a cappuccino with a pump of caramel, and it was creamy and delicious. Their staff are friendly and we were helped by a young man Dhruv. The ambiance is modern and place is very clean. They have seating available, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy your treat. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Salswee - Mango, Banana, Orange, hazelnut, and Pain Au Chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I am not a birthday cake person. Never really have been. I will take a slice to be polite and move on, but I have never been the guy who gets excited about cake. Salswee changed that. My wife got me a birthday cake from Salswee and I ate the whole thing. Not out of obligation. Not to be nice. Because it was genuinely that good. The cake was light in a way that most cakes are not. Fluffy texture, almost delicate, nothing dense or heavy about it. Inside there were mango pieces throughout and the top was finished with sliced fresh mango and a cream frosting that did not overpower anything. Every component worked together without any one element taking over. What got me most was how I felt after eating it. You know that heavy, bloated feeling you get after a slice of traditional birthday cake? That did not happen here. I finished the whole cake and felt completely fine. That alone says something about what they are working with. If you are in the area and you want something that actually delivers on flavor without wrecking you afterward, Salswee is absolutely worth trying. One of the best birthday cakes I have ever had and I did not even think I liked birthday cake. read more

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My friend recommended this place to me and I had to try it out. Right off the bat, the fruit desserts were so cute. Everything looked beautiful. I got the orange and the black sesame cube. The sesame cube was cool looking but it was a little dry. I would not recommend ordering it. The orange dessert on the other hand was so delicious. The crunchy coating was so thin. Once you bite into it the filling comes oozing out which was satisfying. Highly recommend ordering the fruit dessert or cakes. read more

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Not only were these absolutely stunning they were also so delicious. Very fresh and amazing. I got the mushroom, Yuzu, and the mango and each of them were delicious. My favorite was probably either the mushroom or mango but the yuzu was still so good I'm glad I got it. A very nice small cafe- don't try to come sit inside with more than two people though. Service was great! Lovely place! read more

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Food was good. Atmosphere was decent. But cashier wasn't welcoming and tables are kinda dirty.

Best Latte I've had in a while. Service is great! Cafe is cute - suggest coming really really early because this place gets PACKED! read more

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