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    Ellen C.

    Ordered the brown sugar boba and tiramisu tart. The drink was OK. I loved the texture of the boba - chewy and soft. But the standout to me was the tiramisu tart. It was a tiramisu combined with an egg tart, two of my favorite desserts and wow it was so good! Service was also super fast.

    Vivian L.

    There were people sitting/hanging out in the store when I arrived (I think there was some sort of pop up or event happening), but there were not a lot of people in line to order. You get a tray and grab your own breads along the wall, and then can order extra things at the counter when you pay. The breads were all pretty large and on the denser side. The egg tart was good!

    Luigi Pistachio "Mini"
    Glenn C.

    Originally found in Shanghai, this is one of the many bubble tea chains that have come over from China. I have been to this spot a handful of times, and they are always pretty crowded. The place has a good location, being close enough to Bryant Park but not too close, and far enough from Herald Square that you don't get the K-Town crowd. As expected, the workers here seemed overwhelmed the first time I was here, but they improved on subsequent visits. The first time, I didn't bother with tea and bought a pastry instead. I got the $6.99 Luigi Pistachio "Mini," with a full-sized version for $11.99. There is also a "Mario" version made with walnuts instead of pistachios. The small oat loaf had sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pistachios embedded in it and was filled with pistachio cream. The bread had a pillowy, slightly chewy texture, with pistachio and the two seeds adding a bit of texture and some sweetness. There wasn't that much cream inside, but what was there was well-flavored. It was tasty overall, very lightly sweet, as is typical for Asian desserts, and would be a good option if you want a less buttery version of the pistachio croissants you find everywhere. The other times I've been here, I ordered drinks. I'm generally not someone who loves most bubble teas, as I prefer my drinks less sweet and with more tea flavor. The Oolong Breeze I once ordered was a bit above average. It was better than your generic spots like Vivi or Kung Fu, and it smelled nicely fragrant. The other time, I had an Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, as it was cold out. The cup was a bit awkward to puncture, but I eventually got into it, and the flavor was alright. I prefer the osmanthus flavor from some other spots, as I found there was a bit too much milk. It was alright overall. This place is pretty solid. It's not the best at anything, but it's above average and certainly beats most spots in the surrounding area.

    Komal R.

    I got their Matcha dirty bun and their Matcha Taro Bun - both were huge especially the Matcha Taro Bun! There is a large table in the middle with seating around so I would say there is plenty of space to sit and enjoy. I got their stuff to go because it seems like most of it is prepackaged in foam containers and plastic bags anyway so figured it will travel well and it did. The Matcha dirty bun is indeed named appropriately; the powder will go everywhere if you aren't careful with your bite. I guess hold your breath when taking a bite to avoid inhaling the matcha lol. The Matcha Taro Bun was huge - definitely couldn't have finished it by myself. The bread was soft and had a nice chew to it. The bread was not too sweet but had a slight natural sweetness due to the raisins and read bean paste throughout the bread. The filling in the middle is the best part - lots of delicious taro! The person at the counter was very helpful and friendly.

    Luigi Pistachio Loaf (Mini)
    Yi X.

    Lelecha's Valentine's rose series is actually worth trying. The hot rose milk tea was my favorite -- comforting, floral, and not overly sweet. Great on a freezing day. The sparkling rose drink was lighter and had jelly inside, which was fun. Bakery items were solid too. The spicy pork floss bagel had real heat, and the matcha dirty bun was packed with matcha cream and powder (definitely shareable). Black sesame swirl bun is better heated. Nice casual stop for tea and pastries. Weekend crowds are real.

    Butter Caramel Egg Tart
    Holly C.

    Went there on a Tuesday night and unfortunately, many of their items were sold out. I was able to pick up one plain and one butter caramel egg tarts, and a garlic cheese buns. I also ordered their jasmine breeze, which I didn't particularly liked because it tasted very bland. The tea flavor was not enough for me even though I already requested less ice and there was too much milk. All the other items, I got them to go and tried them the next day. The egg tarts were decent. The crust was flaky and the center was creamy. I honestly couldn't taste too much of a difference between the plain and butter caramel. The size was great and I guess it's because they have to justify the cost but I definitely prefer Portuguese egg tarts over this. To my surprise, I really enjoyed their garlic cheese bun. I reheated it a little, enough for it to be warm but not hot enough to for the cream to completely melt. The bread was soft and pillowy, extremely garlic and fragrant and had just the right about of creaminess and sweetness to balance out the flavors. As for the shop itself, there's a counter in the middle that splits and store in half with some stools for you to sit. The counter was quite dirty and no one was cleaning it up. There's also a lot of people that appears to be working behind the counter but I waited for quite some time to order even though there's only 1 person in front of me. And after she was done ordering, the person working the cashier just stood around and waited awhile before she took my order. They also seemed a little disorganized. My order number on the screen still says it's being prepared when my drink was already done waiting for me to pick it up. Overall, the flavors seem interesting but not enough when there's so much competition in the city. Nothing really stood out and nothing you couldn't find elsewhere. I most likely won't be back.

    Fresh Coconut Drink With Jelly (Ice Shaken) ()
    Alejandra I.

    I came in at around six in the afternoon and most of the pastries were gone. I expected the pastries to be freshly made but they were packaged and kind of looked nothing like the pictures the bun tasted good and the drink was alright. Staff was friendly though

    Butter Caramel Egg Tart
    Sophia W.

    The tea is so fragrant! The jasmine and oolong tea were both very good. The butter caramel egg tart was amazing even though I ate it later, when it wasn't fresh anymore. It was so creamy inside and the laminated layers were so crispy. I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. The staff were kind, and they made the drinks quickly. There is a bit of seating inside, but the store interior is very small.

    Evelyn M.

    I visited this bakery because my friend works quite close to them. I got a couple of items from them but only remembered to take pictures of one of them. I think I got the matcha dirty bun? It was fine, it was very bready but also had a strong matcha flavor. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I also took home the spicy pork floss bagel, which was very spicy. I also took home a pork floss bun with a mochi and egg inside and it was fine. I steamed the bun when I ate it the next day and the mochi melted into a nice custardy interior. Place is... meh. My friend ordered the same pork floss bun with the mochi and egg but asked them to reheat it. Not sure what happened, maybe my friend should have stayed standing there but they basically reheated it and then left it there until my friend went back to the front to check on it about ten minutes later. It was literally just sitting in the microwave. On the screen, it said that her order was still being prepared and neither of us heard them call her order number. When I paid for my items, they were also very busy and didn't acknowledge me for a few minutes even though I was ready to pay. We went during lunchtime so they were also getting online orders, but it was a little odd that they didn't even say "sorry give me a moment." I was studiously ignored and had to stand and wait like a shmuck for maybe five minutes.

    Yummm egg tarts
    Jen C.

    I have to say if you love Taro this is the bakery for you! Highly recommend their coconut taro drink made with fresh Taro. It was super delicious and they had small taro mochi balls in the drink too. The taro was a bit cold, I asked for a hot drink, also I waited a good 15 min for my drink. Also tried the matcha taro bun, it was very sweet but good, I'd prefer if they made the buns less sweet. Also the buns are massive in size. The staff are very nice and sweet and told me all about their pastries. Also had to try the egg tart and it don't disappoint, very tasty and so soft the egg part. Luckily I came on a Monday morning and not to many people were here.

    Matcha Dirty Bun
    Bruce H.

    I really enjoyed the unique flavors. This is not an Americanized Chinese tea and pastry bakery. The flavors are different and a real treat. I can't say if this is authentic, but I would assume so. I ordered Red Date Ginger Milk, Tremella & Pear Herbal Tea, Butter Caramel Egg Tart, Blueberry Basque Cheese Tart, Garlic Cheese Bun and a Matcha Dirty Bun. The Butter Caramel Egg Tart was wonderful, and the Blueberry Basque Cheese Tart really satisfied my sweet tooth. The Matcha Dirty Bun is delicious. The savory Garlic Cheese Bun was less to my taste. Highly recommended for a distinctly authentic Chinese bakery with traditional flavors. I think some will love the food and some will not, but no one can say they are Americanized for commercial reasons. The flavors are unique. They are truly playing to their own drummer, and faithful to their traditional cuisine. IMO, a must try, just for the different flavors, even if you don't love everything. Maybe, you will surprise yourself! After all, what is food and life, if not an adventure?

    Baked goods
    Lizzie S.

    This bubble tea and Asian snack place was near my hotel. I kept walking by it, so eventually I needed to try it! The inside is bright and airy. They do a pretty good takeout and delivery business. There's not much seating inside, but there is some public seating outside. They have matcha cakes, egg tarts, and because it was around the holidays, cute holiday baked goods like a Christmas Reindeer Chocolate Bagel!! They were adorable (but pricey.) I ordered the Hot Fuding White Milk Tea because it was so cold and I didn't want anything caffeinated. Service was fine. The milk tea was good. Very accessible via transit.

    Dirty matcha bun
    Corinna W.

    I love the spicy pork floss, chicken avocado, and salted egg taro buns! Get these! The egg tart and garlic bun is good as well. I tried one of the drinks but forgot which, it wasn't anything different. Would need to try others to get a better gauge. Wavy table in the middle of the bakery is a decision, but it looks cool, I guess. Service was ok. Not really helpful but not rude.

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