Green Island Cheesecake on Hotel Street is a bright Chinatown gem specializing in fluffy Japanese-style cheesecakes and Portuguese tarts--I grabbed the Berlin Cheesecake and Signature Portuguese Custard Tart (egg tart) for an afternoon treat. The Berlin Cheesecake wowed with its denser, creamier texture compared to lighter Japanese styles--sweet, indulgent, and not overly heavy, making it ideal for cheesecake lovers wanting that classic richness with a subtle tang. The egg tart's flaky, buttery crust cradled silky, eggy custard that was sweet and flavorful--slightly caramelized top added the perfect crunch, far better than average bakery tarts around Honolulu Fresh bakes, affordable prices, and a chill spot to sit--must-try for local dessert hunters. Already eyeing a return for the ube or honeymoon cake! read more

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Delicious egg tarts! Egg tart has always been my favorite and when I saw these egg tart with slight burned top and flaky bottom, I had to try them. And they were so good. A bit into them gives the sensation of a creamy soft and sweet but not too sweet gooey center, and the flaky bottom cup makes a satisfying crunch with flakes spreading everywhere, if you are not careful. When I arrive at the shop at 9:30am, there were only 4 egg tarts left. so I ask to have all of them, and for the rest of the pastries, I ordered one of each, and they are all so soft and sweet, eating them by dipping the bread in milk was sensational. It took me a while to find this shop. To ease your search, this shop is located on HOTEL STREET, directly across the street from the Maunakea Marketplace Entrance/Exit. It is new, nice and clean inside. The owner said her first batch of pastries comes out at 7:30am. Super nice and friendly workers here. A few tables to sit and eat inside. I will be coming back for more. read more

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Recently picked up a few pastries from Geen Island Cheesecake. This business has a scooter friendly entrance. I was able to get to the counter and make my selections without getting off my mobility scooter.The young lady that took my order was friendly and answered a few questions. I ened up getting and assortment of Cheesecake and a couple of custard pastries. (Thank you Paul C for pointing out the custard). It was excellent. The Cheesecakes were the Japanese type. I prefer the dense and heavier Cheesecake. If you prefer Japanese style, Green Island would be a place to try. Enjoy read more

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I didn't have any cheesecake. 07:45. Just 15 minutes after opening. The showcases filled with fresh baked, still warm PETs and glistening, golden brown, savory bready breakfast treats. Pastel de nata AKA PET that is not exactly a PET. It does taste great. Outstanding layered shell made rich by what seems to be clarified unsalted butter and lard giving it a crisp yet yielding texture and rich flavor. The custard itself is well caramelized but does not taste like the traditional Portuguese custard (not as creamy and rich) rather like a Hong Kong egg tart. Being slightly sweeter and firmer it pairs so well with the shell. They have added a good selection of very well made savory breads. Pillowy soft. Kewpie, Spam, cheese and a brushing of some kind of fruit glaze makes for an outstanding snack. Fairly priced with friendly service. Takeout only. A solid Chinese bakery that has found a lane that compliments the other offerings in Hawaii's Chinatown. Will definitely return. read more

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Part 2 of 2 9/5/25 Friday with the meeting of friends. This portion of the review is a part 2. The first part was the drink and a view of the cafe. There I mentioned that I bought my Kona coffee Latte and it has good hints of possibly "peaberry" Kona coffee flavor adding it's much -- the even ratio of milk to coffee. In other words, it was great! And made really well. The cafe worker even brought it over to where I sat. In this second part I'll mention the food. My friend arrived and we enjoyed the Portuguese egg tart, a piece of original japanese cheese cake, a honeymoon cake. Let's talk about this Portuguese egg tart. A Devine perspective-- my POV- I've had perhaps three distinctive eggs tarts in my time and here- the Green Island cheesecake/ egg tart is the 3rd in the three I tried.. it's noted for its light flaky sweetness... it's not heavy- it's not a thick mass of tart egg.. and it's not heavy on crust.. it's that flaky pastry style not the pie style... some tarts have the mass of cookie short bread style.. if I recall one that I ate in Australia can be considered more the opposite to this egg tart... that one would be egg tart #2 which was in a place called- Tim Ho Wan / Melbourne CBD, Australia- in 2015. To quickly note... the base of that egg tart was not thick but a more "pie crust" style. The Green Island cheesecake Egg tart is light. Filled with a more sweet to custardy egg texture and it's very obviously smooth and great- done the way an "egg" custard should be without cuddling when it's whisked in creation... the flaky pastry part of this egg tart is yes "FLAKY LAYERS" it's easily to see the chef had properly turned the dough for these egg tart... to temper the custard and then have the mixture poured into the set pastry crusted bases to bake. In the picture of the cut open egg tart-- the middle, you can see the flaky texture and the custard of the whole tart... it's very delightful... preference is a thing... lots of people like their egg tart a certain way... I very much like the egg tart here at Green Island Cheesecake.... I've made a mental note of this egg tart here and may come back to buy More for a get together or something similar. Lastly, let me give a mention of the cheesecake. It's a automatic love. If you had eaten the Asian style cheesecake this is just as delightful... I've had my first Asian cheesecake in Australia. Where it's a near staple since there's a heritage of the European Vietnamese traditions there from the 1970's (post Vietnam war brought over a substantial population of migrants) and with this is a French Vietnamese breads and savories that I am only NOW seeing here in Hawaii. ((If your know Brug Bakery "stuff" it's a standard in and around City limits Australia- it's where I discovered the cupi Mayo and chive buns- yummy and it's around every street corner))- Green Island cheesecake makes a "Hawaiian style Ube Cheesecake" I'll Have to try that one soon!! The Honeymoon cake -- disclaimer: you must love the condensed coconut middle found in what's called a cocktail bun (sometimes) I'm glad that I don't have any issues with coconut yet. This moon cake is delicious- carrying the same flaky pastry texture as the egg tart and very much baked with the sheen of egg wash with sesame seed sprinkled on top... yes it was a delicious bite and so yummy with my Kona Coffee Latte... I'm pleased with the trendy environment, the service being exceptional and ... the care being made for the elusive "Egg Tart" oh yeah - it's a place worthy of my return!! Thank you Green Island Cheesecake for. Delightful experience read more

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Feeling cheesy... I know that's so cheesy but so is this new biz in the heart of Chinatown, Green Island Cheesecake a place to find Japanese Cheesecake and Portuguese Tarts and I'm not sure about what type of tarts they are but looks so rich and flakey but as for the cheesecakes it definitely was a nice and luxurious bite. Stopping by on a late Sunday afternoon does have it's perks with street parking is free and majority of the shoppers have left for the day so it was a breeze to find a spot though sadly what's left in the shop was less than I hoped especially since I glanced at the menu I was so hoping for a bit of variety. With flavors of Pumpkin, Matcha, Ube and Chestnut you know I was excited only to see Ube and Matcha as the Ube looks more on the rich denser texture I opted for the fluffy Matcha and noticed Berlin and asked what type of cheesecake and found out it's a more richer type from the signature...hmm. You first place your order at the counter and select the available cheesecake from the display case, service here is very nice and friendly and they do have self service water available as well is very nice and thoughtful. Well the Matcha was definitely lighter and fluffier like a Japanese cheesecake and not too sweet so it was an easy bite despite still being full from lunch and it was nice that I was able to enjoy it there on one of a few tables they have available, great treat. Thank you! read more

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We were in town for the 2026 Chinatown Parade. On our way to pick up some New Year supplies we came upon Green Island Cheesecake Bakery. Located on Hotel Street just before Sun Cheong as you head towards River Street. In addition to their wonderful baked goods they also make a good selection of specialty drinks. We tried one of their most popular items, the Chocolate Cheesecake. Lighter and fluffier than the New York cheesecake but very flavorful. Service is very good. A definite must try when you're in town read more

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Went back hoping to try the matcha drinks which looked so delightful in other posts. Still no iced matcha. Sunny, the pleasant woman at the counter explained that they are having difficulty getting the matcha that they like to use which is the reason they have been out of the drink. I DID find my happy place with the slice of Asian styled matcha cheesecake. By the time I got it home, it had been sitting out at room temperature for a few hours. Perfect temperature and perfect compliment to my afternoon coffee. Not too sweet. Nice and fluffy. Still prefer the creaminess of egg custard tarts around the corner on Maunakea St though I did appreciate the flakiness of the crust on Portuguese tart. I can see why Paul C, unofficial mayor of Chinatown, and others enjoy this pastry. Will be back for more cheesecake goodness and maybe when they get their matcha back in stock. Sunny did mention that they serve 100percent kona coffee. That could be nice too! read more

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Ten percent off during Grand Opening of Green Island Cheesecake in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii... Hurry! Don't miss this deal on high quality Japanese-style Cheesecakes, Portuguese custard tarts, Chinese Honeymoon cake and other desserts! I actually was going just for the Portuguese Tart, but since I was there, I decided to try one of everything! I was pleasantly surprised that I liked the cheesecakes so much! They are fluffy, light, and not too sweet! The matcha has a slight bitterness and the ube has that sweet potato essence! The Portuguese Tart has flakey, crisp crust! It was exactly what I was expecting! It's not as sweet as usual! The Honeymoon cake has a mixture of coconut and wintermelon? I liked the contrast of the chewy filling with the crispy outer layer! I highly recommend Green Island Cheesecake! The shop is clean, bright, and spacious! There are a few tables with chairs for dining in! Service is friendly and efficient! Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

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A bit on a pricey side for pastries and sweets. Not a big fan of their cheesecakes, but the honeymoon cake (lao po bing) is actually pretty good. The skin very buttery and flakey. I also like how it's not too sweet. It's an Asian mom approve sweetness. read more

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If you're wandering around Chinatown and craving a light dessert, stop by Green Island Cheesecake. Their traditional Japanese-style cheesecake is light, fluffy, and perfectly airy--just the right amount of sweetness. The Portuguese tart features a delicate, flaky crust with a creamy, custard-like filling that hits the spot. Pair your treat with a hot cup of coffee or a refreshing mango drink for the perfect midday pick-me-up. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! read more

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My mom told me that a new bakery opened in Chinatown and asked if I wanted to try it out. Of course I did. She picked up four slices of Japanese cheesecake, a Portuguese egg tart and a Chinese wife cake pastry. It was all good. The Japanese cheesecake was light, fluffy and not too sweet. The Portuguese egg tart had a really flaky crust. While it costs a little more at this bakery, I'm happy that there's a new bakery in Chinatown. read more

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I love Portuguese egg tarts but they are hard to find. So when I saw their selections it was the Portuguese tarts that caught my eyes! I had 2 to go and they were great! Good flavors and the crust was very flaky! I'm sure they would be even better when they're piping hot! They also have different types of cheesecake to choose from. There are a few tables in case you wanna eat there but it was a little hot there so I chose to take out. read more

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****4.5 STARS*** As I shop in Chinatown every weekend I see changes. Some businesses close and some open. Step in Green Island Cheesecake (GIC). They took over the spot previously occupied by long time business Ruby's Bakery, next to Sun Chong Grocery. Yesterday was their grand opening as I saw flower arrangements and a lion dance troupe. I was on a tight schedule so I didn't hang around. This morning I stopped by and they had quite a few people checking them out so I followed suit. I saw their display case and had slices of Japanese style cheesecake in regular and matcha flavors but my eyes landed on their po-tat, or Portuguese egg tarts. A fresh tray came out so I picked up a dozen. I took them to my part time job where it was still warm as I unpacked them. Flaky crust and a creamy custard filling. Yum!!! GIV can be a little pricey but the quality was amazing. I'll have to return to try their cheesecake but it comes just under $6 with tax. Clean and bright. A great welcome to Chinatown and I wish them the best. NOTE: Hurry over as grand opening special yields 10% off. 2025 #20 read more

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Another surprise today my husband went here and surprised me with dessert. He bought the egg custard tarts, the Japanese cheesecake and two others can't remember what it was. It's good very light . They do have a great selection in their showcase. read more

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I'm going to say that I didn't really enjoy the 2 cheesecakes I tried from here. The sweet potato was not sweet (at all) and was a really dense texture with a wet and nondescript crust that was pretty much flavorless. It was the color purple with no taste. The chocolate cheesecake was even worse with a thin layer of burnt chocolate sauce on top. Again, the cheesecake was very flavorless as if they subbed soft tofu for actual cream cheese. I am team "not too sweet" but you gotta give my tastebuds something to work with. Their custard tart was the best thing we got but it wasn't phenomenal compared to other bakeries. It's about on par with a dim sum spot. The price point isn't bad but it's not like I want to pay for blah. The inside is new so it's clean in the sense of not dingy but the floor was dirty and covered in leaves and debris from outside. And the doors were open so we heard the drama drifting in from hotel street and it wasn't nice ambience. I'm scarred from the delusional conservation that a mentally ill man was spewing right outside the door while we were eating. He was having a full on mental break while I was eating bland cheesecake and it made my soul sad. The staff should keep the doors shut in this location. It's Chinatown business strategy 101. Wish I got photos! Sorry!! read more

New bakery in Honolulu Chinatown! Located on Hotel Street, it's a brand new shop featuring cheesecakes and Portuguese egg tarts. I picked it the egg tarts for my office. I went early in the morning, as the egg tarts have been selling out. I wanted to try the matcha drink, but it was sold out. The staff were friendly in making conversation with me and packing my order. The egg tarts were packed in a nice sturdy box. I took the box with me and let my coworkers have dibs. The crust is so flaky and buttery. The crust did not get soggy. The filling is hearty and not too sweet. I felt full after eating 1. I hope to pick up more in the future for my teammates. Quality-wise, it is decent and appetizing dessert. read more

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Check out the new Green Island Cheesecake cafe in Chinatown! Spotted a new shop on North Hotel Street, while enroute to lunch in Chinatown. This used to be the location of Ruby's Bakery. We stopped in to take a peek and drooled over the trays of Portuguese custard tarts (pasteis de nata) and wedding cakes. Cheesecakes filled the refrigerated case. The interior was bright and inviting, with several tables available for seating. We returned after lunch to order a sampling of their desserts. Loved the flakiness of the crust on the custard tart and wedding cake. Sunny, the friendly and personable owner, stopped by our table to chat. It was the day after their grand opening, which sounded like a great success. A 10% discount is offered during their grand opening. Stop by and give them a try! read more

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New place in Chinatown on Hotel, not far from the Maunakea cross street. They opened on 5/3 and I stopped by while shopping for produce. It's always nice to find a cafe/bakery specializing in cheesecakes. However, it's definitely Asian/Japanese-style cheesecakes that are more bready and less sweet. I couldn't try their Portuguese egg tarts which were sold out in the earlier AM. Price points aren't bad since most cafes sell drinks in the $7-8 range and cake slices are usually $7 or more. Green Island's are in the $5-6 range. They apply a 10% off discount for grand opening and will run indefinitely for now - a great deal. I tried their strawberry matcha latte. Very nice milky strawberry flavor akin to Daily Whisk but better matcha flavor at less cost. Will need to mix better since the strawberry compote sort of sticks to the bottom of the cup. The drink menu has a nice curated mix of coffee, tea and boba options. I also ordered their matcha cheesecake and Berlin cheesecake. I don't think I like Asian-style cheesecake. These in particular were way too bready. Too much flour. I would call it more of a cake than a cheese cake, to be honest. The Berlin is supposedly more richly-flavored aka more cream cheese but I couldn't find a significant difference between the two except the matcha notes came through on the matcha cake. Aside from the egg tarts which I haven't tried, I'm not sure if I'll buy more of their pastries. I think the drinks are worth it though, in terms of quality and cost. Would go back for those. Service is friendly and welcoming. Interior is nice and bright but no AC at the moment. A clean place to relax momentarily if you're shopping downtown! read more

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Since returning from our cruise in May, we've been "laying low" to cook and eat more healthy, portion-controlled food. However, during several recent marketing jaunts into Chinatown, we passed Green Island Cheesecake and finally indulged our sweet tooth. Fortunately, Asian pastries or desserts aren't as sugary or rich as European desserts, so we didn't feel so guilty about trying items from this new bakery. The space that Green Island Cheesecake is next door to one of our favorite Chinese grocery stores, Sun Chong, on Hotel Street. In the past, we've seen the space change from restaurant to bakery a couple of times. Still, this bakery seems to have a better layout, which makes it more comfortable to sit, eat baked goods, drink coffee or fruit/tea beverages, and chat as in a coffee café. The interior is bright and open, with a small display case, as their menu isn't as extensive as the more established Chinese bakery on Maunakea Street. However, the products we tasted were delicious and had excellent texture and flavors. Their products are pricier, but we thought it was worth it. -Matcha Japanese-style Cheesecake: We enjoy and prefer the airy or jiggly soufflé-like Japanese-style cheesecake to the denser and shortcrust-based New York-style or German Käsekuchen. The matcha Japanese-style cheesecake didn't have a bottom crust, and although its texture was soufflé-like, we could taste and feel the silky cream cheese. The amount of matcha wasn't overwhelming or bitter or grainy, as if not well incorporated into the batter. $5.39/slice -Honeymoon Cake or Wife Cake 老婆餅: Growing up in Honolulu, we're familiar with Cantonese-style wife cake or lo por beng with its flaky, thin crust filled with candied winter melon, sesame seeds, and a touch of almond paste or flavor. However, we discovered a different textured and flavored wife cake during our travels to Hong Kong in our youth. Hong Kong and locally made wife cakes have their signature thin, flaky crust created from wrapping a water dough around an oil dough, similar to lamination. However, the consistency of the filling differed since Honolulu's candied winter melon filling wasn't as gooey, chewy, and coconut-flavored as those we tasted in Hong Kong. Green Island Cheesecake's wife's cake texture and flavoring lean more toward the Hong Kong-style. The baker is skilled and patient with working the two doughs to produce the soft flaky crust. Also, this bakery's crust tasted buttery instead of traditional lard or vegetable oil. $2.89 -Signature Portuguese Egg Tart 招牌葡撻; our eyes widened as we admired the Portuguese custard tarts or pastéis de nata. Unlike the usual Cantonese dim sum custard tarts or dan tat, these Portuguese custard tarts have a more crisp flaky or layered crust, eggier tasting filling, and caramelized top. They taste and are texturally more like those we've eaten at Macau or Lisbon's Pastéis de Belém instead of those at dim sum houses. $3.39 The service was welcoming and friendly, which made us want to return to try their other Japanese-style cheesecake flavors and coffee beverages. read more

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A new bakery in Chinatown with a great selection. The interior is nice, bright and inviting. The staff in front is also kind to everyone. The tarts we ordered was made fresh. Super flakes and a warm custard filling. The cheesecake was filling. And the cocktail bun is similar to a pan de coco. Overall, a must to check out. read more

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Very cute shop. White interior is in stark contrast to outside Hotel Street in Chinatown in a good way. Looks like they had good business in the morning with the empty spots in the bakery display case. Cheerful lady who immediately began letting me know which items were popular. They have beverages for sale and 4 small tables if you want to chill and rest from shopping. Okay, I finally tasted the chocolate topped cheese cake. I enjoyed the flavour. More cake than cheese but still tasty and moist. Thumbs up. I will try to go earlier to a full display case. read more

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Been hearing chatter about this new bakery and especially the Portuguese tart. It located on Hotel St. where Ruby's used to be for you old timers. They're open 7days a week so we chose to go on a late morning on a Sunday. It was pretty quiet but there were a few customers popping in and out. Someone picked up a dozen of those Portuguese tarts! Nice and airy dining area with some tables to eat in if you like. We got a slice of the signature cheesecake $4.99-the girl said it was like Japanese style cheesecake, lighter and not too sweet. It was very good-like she said, not overly sweet and smooth and light. She told us the Berlin one was more denser. We also tried the honeymoon cake $2.89 which was a baked pastry with coconut paste inside. Reminded me of the Chinese wedding cake. Hubby loved it. And of course the Portuguese tart $3.39! The chef is from Macau so hence this delicious tart. It doesn't look instagram pretty with the baked custard but man, don't let it fool you! It's not just a mini custard pie, nope! The flaky crust was filled with very rich and creamy custard. It had just the right amount of sweetness ( I don't care for super sweet pastries) and thick, smooth custard. I know why people are raving about this. The staff were very nice and took the time to explain all the pastries to us and brought us out water. Definitely coming back and plan to bring these to our next food get together! read more

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Heard about this new bakery in Chinatown and people are giving it rave reviews so we had to go try it. Having just been to Portugal and having WAAAY too many Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) there, I had to try the ones at this place and see how they compare to the ones in the motherland. So we ordered the Portuguese custard tart, the Phoenix cake and the ube cheesecake. I think I went to the wrong bakery than everyone else who raved about this place. First, the custard tart. The filling was not very sweet and I actually liked that because the ones in Portugal are very, very sweet. But it wasn't very eggy-tasting. And the shell. Oh lordy. True, it was flaky. But wow, so oily. Not buttery at all as other people have mentioned. In fact, I didn't taste any butter. And it left that weird, greasy coating in my mouth that really puts me off. So no egg taste and no butter taste. Does not compare at all to the real deal in Portugal. This sat like a lead weight in my stomach. On to the ube cheesecake. I didn't try it by my cafe partner did. He's an ube connoisseur and loves all things ube. He said, "Doesn't taste like ube. Tastes like sweet potato." Which, as you know, are 2 different animals, so to speak. This went unfinished after a couple bites. Finally, the Phoenix cake. Now I have no idea what this is supposed to taste like. But when I bit into it, my immediate thought was, this tastes like a very sweet version of a manapua. Definitely an acquired taste. This also went unfinished after a bite. So sad to say, I won't be returning. It is just not to my taste. But apparently it is for many other people. On a positive note, the staff is very friendly and very accomodating. read more

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I'm not going to lie. I went specifically for the little Portuguese looking pastel de nata. It has been many years since I lived in Portugal and was spoiled to see these at all the cafes. But none better than Pastéis de Belém. Having an open mind and not having come across a semblance of the famous egg tart, I was excited to try. The filling has a good balance and not too sweet and not too much cream. The crust was lard/oil based. I prefer butter. Yes the richness. But definitely eat it warm, not cool or cold. Would I go back? Yes definitely. read more

We had the matcha cheesecake last night for Mother's Day. Pros: it was not too sweet, was light and fluffy, moist enough. Suggestion: I think it would be really good if you ate it as a base like top with fresh fruit and some kind of cream. That would have made it top tier! read more

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Went at 1pm on Sunday and they only had Portuguese tarts and refresher drinks left. The tarts just came out of the oven so nice and hot. However lacked flavor. Crispy, flaky shell but custard filling lacked the creaminess, sweetness, egginess, etc. It seems more like egg whites that were thinned with water because it broke apart, instead of being creamy. read more

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Absolutely the best cheesecake I've had on the island! Lightly sweet, incredibly soft, fluffy, and delightfully jiggly. I'm already looking forward to going back. The strawberry refresher lives up to its name m, perfectly accented with a touch of mint. Definitely one of my favorites! read more

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Must visit Cafe newly opened in Downtown This is gonna be my one of my favorite matcha drink in oahu! Always sold out in the afternoon so make sure come early . Parking is near police station the manager and the stuff are really nice .. you can call them first if the matcha is available read more

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This place is located about mid block on Hotel Street between Maunakea St and Kekaulike Mall. Is a nice but small location with about 6 smaller tables. They were very nice and explained exactly what each cheesecake was (flavor wise). I selected a regular cheesecake and a matcha one. I got the Japanese style so it was more airy. Although it was good I prefer the original style cheesecake. Both are good though no complaints. I also had a custard tart which I really liked. The crust was nice and flaky. I will go back to get an original next time when I'm in the area. Was pretty good! Worth a try. read more

Chinese love "not too sweet", but this is barely sweet This is only about the cheesecake I got the Matcha, Chocolate layer, Sweet Potato It's just a bit bland and to top it off the price is kind of steep read more

I didn't visit the store but the better half came home with an Ube and matcha cheesecake and immediately turn me as a green island fan! Believe it or not but "not too sweet" is probably the highest compliment I can give for these cheesecake dessert. Would love to return for some Portuguese egg tart as I miss the ones from Macau! read more

Must try! Tried the honeymoon cake and it was yummy! Their Portuguese custard was also yummy and not too sweet which I love, still need to try a few of their other baked goods and their cheesecakes. Will be coming back! read more

I saw this on Instagram and they have Portuguese tart, I was like - all right! We love Portuguese tart. I went down early Sunday morning to avoid the crowd and also they said it sold out fast. Per Yelp, they open at 7am, come to find out they actually open at 7:30am, I have to wait. I told the owner to update the hours which they did. The store is new, so, it is clean and bright, they also have some tables and chairs so you can sit down and enjoy your food. I spent about $31 and brought 3 different favor cheese cakes and 5 tarts. The Portuguese tart is really good, the outside is crispy and broken into layers when you chew on it, the filling is rich and just right, a winner. But.... The cheese cake is a disappointment. I read about the cheese cake review online, and I already have some idea what to expect. It does not taste like American cheese cake at all, it is not rich, creamy, it kind of like a sponge cake and without a lot of favor. I purposely purchased three different favors and try them all, and I have to say I don't like any of that. I will not buy the cheese cake again, may be that is just my personal taste. However, I will for sure go back for the Portuguese tart. read more

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Hidden Gem in Chinatown! Green Island Cheesecake totally blew me away. Their egg tarts are next-level--rich, creamy, and silky smooth with that golden top and flaky crust. Not too sweet, just the way I love it. Absolute NYUMM! Tried the best Kona coffee --smooth, bold, and rich without any bitterness. Paired it with egg tarts that were absolute perfection: read more

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I've heard this cheesecake and egg tart shop in Chinatown. It's on the Hotel St. near the Maunakea Marketplace. This shop is bright and clean. They are specialized for cheesecakes (soufflé type) and egg tart. I got a Signature Cheesecake , a Sweet Potato Cheesecake and a Portuguese Egg Tart. The Signature Cheesecake was light (soufflé)and not too sweet, and I love it. Other 2 items are still in my refrigerator Since this shop is located in the Chinatown, I took #1 bus from Moiliili. So many buses are running this area for your convenience. - - - I just had the Egg Tart! I love it. The flaky crust was great, that's the way I like it! Their custard was again not too sweet and not watery at all!. Mahalo for yummy sweets. I'll be back soon! read more

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I want to support new shops but is very disappointing. The cheesecake itself, I couldn't call it cheesecake because it is lacking the texture of what cheesecake should be. And nope, Asian style cheesecake is not like this. I had the chestnut cheesecake which falls apart easily. I don't feel like I am eating cheesecake, but the good thing is there are plenty chestnuts inside. (Probably the one sell at Costco). Strawberry matcha latte tastes something I could make at home. The strawberry purée is super sweet, I only can taste milk in the matcha latte portion. Disappointed and not coming back. Although they give 10% discount and few tables inside to sit. read more

Really good cheesecakes! I prefer the berlin cheesecake over the signature. Egg tarts were amazing and I would get them again. Matcha was also really good, it's not overpowering with matcha so hits just the spot. Cake roll was meh, it was good but wouldn't get it again. Might be a little pricey but I think it's worth it. read more

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This place is nice, bright and clean. Everything looked wonderful. The egg tarts were wonderful.

This is a business in Chinatown that recently opened and offers light cheesecake desserts as well as a few other options. There is only a few tables for seating as it is a small, but clean area. These are not traditional cheesecakes as they are more of the Asian style. Here they have the original, matcha, ube, pumpkin, chestnut, and the Berlin flavors. All of the cheesecake flavors were pretty good, but the one that stood out the most to me was actually the original flavor for its balance of bounciness and fluffy texture while still maintaining just enough creaminess into its stronger bread-cake like texture. The Berlin version is a bit more rich and dense than the original, and the ube and pumpkin flavor was on the creamier side than the rest, but flavors are nonetheless prominent. Among the few other options were their Portuguese egg tarts which were also quite nice. They do not offer all the flavors at once at times, so it is wise to place an order with them beforehand. I was able to try all of them but chestnut because they are somewhat made to order (but they're fairly nice over the phone). :) read more