Anna D.

So many Asian specialty flavors - pandan, taro, salted egg yolk, pork floss, corn, coconut, and etc. I'm actually not a huge fan of a lot of Asian flavors and opted for a more mainstream matcha with guava puree, iced with oat milk. It came to about $9 including tax, so my hopes were high! It was overall decent, the matcha flavor was a bit overwhelmed by the guava but even then it wasn't too sweet. I'd come back with a friend to try the cakes and sweets. The staff was super nice and my drink came pretty fast. It was a really hot Sunday and the space was a bit crowded and loud because of that but usually I think it might be nice to work from.

Khoa L.

Highlight bite of our quick getaway trip to NYC! Corn cheesecake left us speechless. We literally ordered the last slice of the day at about 1pm on a Friday. Two people behind us immediately let out "ugh" in disappointment when we ordered it. It's a simple and small bakery with Asian flavors. I would definitely be back hopefully with more people so I can try more items. There is seating outside perfect for people watching.

Glenn C.

TL;DR version: Small cafe with unique, mildly sweet Thai-inspired desserts. Very tasty coffee as well. In order, I would say my favorites were the Coconut Pandan, then Thai Tea, and then the Salted Egg Cheesecake. I have been to this small cafe, which is pretty close to my workplace, a handful of times for tea as well as cakes. They have a unique selection of cakes and drinks, as everything is Thai-inspired. The staff here is very friendly, and if I had more time on my lunch break, I would likely relax here and have a tea or coffee. Speaking of coffee, the Es-Yen, which used to be $6.50 but is now $7, is delicious. It's a mix of double espresso and a bit of sweetened milk. I was happy that it wasn't overly sweet, and the beans were all roasted with the drink being strong, but not too much so. The desserts are pretty similar in this way, with them having the typical light Asian sweetness. The first time I had the $10 Coconut Pandan Cake. The pandan was used to color the very vibrant cake base, while the coconut was used for the generous amount of frosting. The cake was moist, and when tasted without the coconut, there was a subtle sweetness and light aroma from the pandan. The frosting, which contained chunks of coconut, was a delightful extra texture, and it was only mildly sweet with a touch of saltiness. Combined, the pandan flavor felt a bit muted, but I find that to be the case in most pandan desserts unless they only contain that or something else that's very mild. It was very tasty overall, and I would recommend it. The second time, I had the much more unique and a bit more expensive $12 Ube Salted Egg Yolk Pork Floss Burnt Cheesecake. The cake consisted of many layers, including a thinner ube bottom with a light sweetness, a thicker salted egg yolk section, a cheesecake section, and some pork floss and seaweed on top. Of the many flavors, I would say the salted egg was the most pronounced, and similar to the coconut in the other dessert, it overpowered the more subtle ube. I liked the pork floss on top, which added a bit more sweetness, while the seaweed added an interesting texture. I wouldn't have a full cake, but it was pretty decent. The most recent time, I had the Thai Tea Cake for $10. This was the simplest of the three, with a buttercream flavored with Thai tea surrounding a very moist cake base. This was the sweetest of the three desserts, but it still wasn't overly so. If you're looking for something less complex, but still tasty, I would recommend it.

Alan S.

Following Nuar's opening a year or two ago, there's now another inventive Thai dessert shop in the 20s! Chim Chim mostly focuses on cakes, but with some other smaller sweets also available, such as blondies and cookies. We tried the salted egg cookie and pandan coconut cake. I found the cream in the cake a bit too sweet, but the pandan flavor was pleasing. The salted egg cookie tasted like the inside of a moon cake and was a very successful dessert.

Holly C.

Finally has the chance to try their butterfly pea coconut jelly cake and also their new sweet corn cheesecake and the following are my thoughts: Sweet corn cheese cake was a solid 4.5/5. The cheese layer was smooth and rich, with subtle sweet corn flavor which was weirdly complimented the cream cheese without one overpowering another. I also appreciated little corn bits embedded inside to give the cake a little texture. The crust was buttery and crisp, but a little too firm and thick as it was hard to fork through. It's definitely a must get item on their menu. Their butterfly pea coconut jelly cake unfortunately was a let down and I would give a 2/5. The cake layer was good as it was soft and pillowy, but it was unfortunately smushed with the hard jelly layer on top. I could hardly taste any coconut in the cream and it was too sweet for my liking. The crust was extremely firm, hard and thick which made it extremely hard to fork through as with the jelly layers which was a surprise for me. The entire cake just fell apart, almost deconstructed and I had to just grab a little bit of everything from each layer and put the cake back together myself. This was a big disappointment as it was supposed to be one of their popular cakes which was almost always sold out. It's pretty and for the eyes but definitely not my cup of tea and would not get it again.

Emily G.

I visited on a Friday morning, so I didn't hit the weekend rush (yet). I also wanted to make sure I got to try some of their cakes, knowing that they have sold out early given the popular demand!!! I ordered the guava matcha latte which was delicious. Shoutout to the guy who made my drink and made it quickly, too! They use a great guava jam and the matcha was a bright green, which is a great sign. As for the cakes... I loved them!! They had some classic cake flavors like a chocolate cake and carrot cake, but you can imagine I was here to try their unique Asian-inspired flavored cakes. The coconut pandan is delish - a fluffy light chiffon cake with a good amount of coconut frosting that has coconut chunks. I'm sure would be a crowd favorite. I really enjoy the thai tea cake too. These are for the friends who always gotta order a thai tea at a Thai restaurant!! The custard has that fragrance of a thai tea. Now I HAD to try the taro + salted egg yolk cheesecake with pork floss topping cake! What an interesting blend of flavors and a mix of sweet and savory. It is most definitely a BEAUTIFUL cake. Since it's a cheesecake, it is the densest of the cakes that are offered and also has a bit more gritty texture than smooth due to the ingredients (those who know salted egg yolk, know what im talkin bout). I loved how it held its own and tastes the best chilled. It could be the perfect slice for some or an interesting "I've never had this before" slice to others, but either way it'll be the talk of the town!!! The cafe is a cute spot near StuyTown and only a few blocks from Union Square. The owner, Aing, is very sweet and I wish her so much success!!

Matt L.

Delightful small corner shop with pastries that are Asian flavors. I got the salted egg yolk taro cheesecake with pork floss on top. Altogether, the cakes flavor profile is very subdued. I got the salted egg flavor right at the end and the pork floss was there for texture more than for any meaty flavor. Their cookies are sizable and if I wanted a small treat, I'd go for it. You can see the team in the open kitchen preparing and frosting the cake, so it's cool to see it go from start to display case.

Mike Z.

Another great Southeast Asian bakery, and their treats are delicious. Some unique flavors, with the salted egg yolk being my personal favorite. Note that the cakes are a bit pricey at $10+ per slice, but I guess that is just NYC pricing these days. There are a few tables in the front as well. A must visit if you are a fan of these flavor profiles.

Komal R.

We got a few cake slices like the Taro Salted Egg Pork Floss Cheesecake, Coconut Pandan Fresh Cream Cake and the Butterfly Pea Coconut Jelly Pie. All their cakes are so beautifully presented and the colors are absolutely stunning! I loved all three because they are very mildly sweet and don't feel too heavy either. If I had to pick a favorite it would definitely be the Taro Salted Egg Pork Floss Cheesecake! Not much space to sit inside - probably 3 or so tables in a very tight space so go early - luckily when we went, there was an empty table so we didn't have to wait for fight for any seating. We also got the Pandan latte which unfortunately didn't have any Pandan flavor so I would say skip the drinks here.

Vanessa T.

After my second visit I was able to finally cop the herbal inhalers! My first time we caught they right before closing but were already shut down for the day 15min before closing time :( Thai Tea was super yummy and not too sweet! Wish the people who were in front of the menu weren't standing in front of all the beverage options. I hope to be back when a new choice of what to get next. Pastries looked yummy and the menu was quite large in variety! Definitely gonna be a spot i need to visit during the summer! Really cute small cafe!

Jenn S.

Walking by after having a fantastic Filipino cuisine lunch a block away, the name is what caught my eye. Simple decor with a super unique menu of hot and cold drinks and very original desserts. Service was very warm, welcoming and fast and there is some seating as well if you prefer to stay to enjoy your drinks and treats. Tried all of the cakes they had on hand: our favorite was the Ube, Taro cheesecake with pork food and nori slivers on top! The combo sounds and looks a bit odd but the taste is complete chef's kiss!! Also really enjoyed the green pandan cake with a light vanilla frosting that had fresh coconut meat, none of the sugar coconut flakes crap, mixed into it! It was a very good textural surprise. The green matcha with white chocolate chip cookie was perfection too! Definitely not your usual flavors but all totally worth the price! It's one of my new spots to repeatedly go to in 2026!

Ruby C.

I stopped by on their first day open and they were already buzzing. Their cake menu stands out from many spots in the city, with a real focus on thai flavors you don't see often. The bakery is owned by a lovely couple, with the wife as the baker. The space is cozy and welcoming, and I was greeted with the warmest smiles as the husband proudly walking me through his wife's creations. Always happy to support new, heartfelt spots like this :') ＊Ube Salted Egg Yolk Pork Floss Burnt Cheesecake $12 * Inspired by their trip to Shanghai, this cake is a reimagination of 肉鬆小貝 (pork floss cake). The first bite hits with a generous layer of pork floss and their mayo-like "secret sauce", followed by the rich salted egg yolk cheesecake. The ube cake on the bottom is subtle and gently sweet. ＊Thai Tea Cake $10 ** An easy crowd favorite. Every bite is full of thai tea flavor, from the silky custard on top to the light sponge cake and the buttercream layers in between. The cake is moist, airy, and not too sweet. ＊Butterfly Pea Coconut Jelly Cake $12 This was the most lightly sweetened cake of the three, and I really enjoyed the layers of texture--creamy coconut cream, soft chiffon, chewy coconut meat, jiggly butterfly pea jelly, and a crunchy pie crust at the base. ＊Es-Yen Thai Style Coffee $6.5 * ＊Bangkok Thai Iced Tea $7 My first time trying Es-Yen coffee (an iced espresso with condensed milk), and it was so rich and aromatic, but surprisingly not too sweet. I will totally get it again. In comparison, the thai iced tea definitely leans sweeter.

Sunny W.

My friend ordered an eye-catching Taro Salted Egg cake topped with pork floss. It tasted decent to me. As for myself, I ordered the Coconut Pandan cake. I was really impressed with the coconut part, especially because they included actual coconut meat inside.