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    Sarisa Cafe

    4.2 (54 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dwight F.

    Afternoon Tea for Two So lovely Tea was heartwarming Delicious Thai desserts Great service Ambiance was inviting and kind

    Mehaa S.

    What a unique experience! Came here for a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint, if you're looking for a cute cafe that's a little different, check this out! We opted for the weekend high tea experience which comes with a pot of tea and about 8-9 individually crafted pastries per person. It's all thai inspired so expect a lot of coconut and tropical flavors. The cafe itself is gorgeous with lots of floral designs and even an outdoor patio space when the weather is nice. Our waitress was super friendly and explained the pastries and even the optimal eating order for the best experience As a coconut lover I absolutely lovedd this high tea experience but I will say everything erred on the sweet side and there was only one savory pastry which we would've liked more of. I'd also recommend individually ordering pastries if you're not a coconut fan (most of my friends are not) as they have gorgeous non coconut options as well Bonus: if the weather's nice and you're looking for something fun to do in the area, walk up a couple blocks and take the tram to roosevelt island! Great nyc views and cool trip within the city

    Cecilia L.

    Dessert 2.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 This aesthetically pleasing Thai cafe has been on my list, especially for their afternoon tea set, which you need to book ahead. While the tea set itself looked incredibly cute, the taste was a let down. The mango sticky rice in the set in particular- the rice was hard and tasted old, almost like it had been left out. This was a stark contrast to the regular mango sticky rice parfait we ordered separately, that one had perfect, fresh-tasting rice and was delicious. It felt like many of the desserts from the tea set weren't fresh, and even the jasmine flower tea that came with it lacked any real jasmine fragrance. I'd probably recommend skipping the tea set and just order individual desserts instead.

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    Erber D.

    I had been on the hunt for this uniquely textured Thai dessert ever since my Thai friend had me try it and was going crazy looking for something similar. Mission ACCOMPLISHED. This second floor Thai dessert cafe is located in midtown East right next to the 53rd Street Lexington Avenue train station stop and is, simply put, a DELIGHT. It is beautifully lit and decorated in gold everywhere with soothing music that brought me right back to Thailand. I explained to the woman at the register what I was looking for and she knew exactly what I was craving. I also ordered a hot matcha latte to pair with my craving. Next time I will make it a point to dine at their establishment even if for a quick few minutes because the ambiance was so soothing. Being that it's so easy to get to, I will probably be coming here more often than not.

    coconut pandan cake, steamed pumpkins cake
    Sophia W.

    It's soo cute inside! Lovely seating, with a small outdoor patio as well. The desserts are all presented beautifully. I liked the steamed pumpkins cake. It's not too sweet, and it's warm and chewy. The coconut pandan cake was good as well, but I thought the flavor of the cream on top was a bit overpowering. The pandan latte is good too! The staff are extremely friendly. It feels cozy and peaceful inside.

    Josephine L.

    Thai. Dessert. Cafe. We don't have anything else like this in NYC, so by default Sarisa Cafe is kind of class valedictorian and prom king all in one. Fortunately, it also earns its title. Like all the other Millennials and Gen Z-ers flocking to the spot on a Sat afternoon, we got the Afternoon Tea and feasted on a bevy of delightfully "not too sweet" confections, including: - Steamed Coconut Layer Cake: Pillowy and coconutty - Mung Bean Cake: Starchy and coconutty - Steamed Coconut Custard with Sweet Coconut Filling: More coconuttiness for this coco lover mixed with the foodgasmic texture of custard - Golden Thread Pandan Cake: Not much pandan flavor and a bit dry - Coconut ice-cream shaped like snowman: Almost too cute to eat. Almost. - Coconut Tapioca: For those of who grew up on sago pearl desserts, this was just heaven. My fav of the batch. Honestly, the only real drawback of the experience was the tea itself. We opted for a simple pot of jasmine, and as gorgeous as the glass pot was, it contained too little actual tea--so it was constantly getting cold and diluted, and we were constantly asking for hot water refills. I'd still take this over the line at Tomi anyday.

    Lingxiao C.

    Really wanted to like this place and have it be my go-to, but the desserts were mediocre at best. The presentation is pretty, but once you get over the initial hype, you'll notice that there's really nothing special about the desserts, be it flavor (too subtle) or consistency (too pedantic). It's just overpriced gimmick. We came on a late Saturday afternoon, and the place was pretty empty, so we got pretty chill service.

    Jeremy Q.

    Met a friend who returned to NYC for a visit here for afternoon tea and some dessert Lovely ambience. You can also watch the ladies make the beautiful cakes at the counter which my daughter loved. The cakes were beautifully designed. The pandan cake was my favorite... the Thai Ice tea croissant was also really nice too. Service was friendly and attentive. They also have a lovely small outside deck at the back. We will be back with more friends

    John K.

    Tried all the coconut deseerts Super super super basic plain basic desserts! The ovaltine drink was ok, but cheaply made and again basic for $8 Service Friendly; fine

    Karen H.

    This is such a cute Thai cafe! Love the decor and mood. It gives off such an elegant feel. The sticky rice treats were delicious. As Asian would say, "Not too sweet." The ultimate compliment. I love things all pumpkin so the pumpkin sweets were my favorite. I also got the tiramisu latte which was also not too sweet. Service was quick and attentive. I will say it's a bit on the pricier end. I would come back for special occasions. However overall this was a wonderful experience.

    Victoria D.

    oh my goodness this little upstairs cafe is so cute! we did tea time and it was so much fun. tea time was not a bad price --I believe like $35 (?)pp and you get a bunch of little desserts. I'm glad they give person an individual portion. Not really any tea selection, but the jasmine tea was good! service was great: our server was so friendly and explained everything.

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    Florence K.

    A very cute Thai high tea place tucked away upstairs. All the desserts are coconut base. However, be warned that if you do make a reservation, you have to get one of the tea sets and even if you don't, everyone who is there needs to order a dessert. I feel like it's such a strict policy when not many people were there. I am also not a big fan of coconut so I wish there were more options that I can choose from.

    Anna H.

    The cafe is stunning with great staff. Thanks Jennie. I love that I got to explore thai desserts. High end quality desserts and drinks. We went for afternoon tea. The pandan coffee was great. A good roast. The savory desserts were great. Spicy purple coconut with green lettuce refreshing. Coconut balls delicious. The coconut stuffed croissant was amazing. The shaved ice was refreshing and tasty. That may have been my favorite.

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