Lonnie K.

Decided to stop by on a rainy day to finally see what's all the buzz/hype about Naisnow since there weren't too many people inside when I took a peek from the windows outside. My initial thought when seeing only several people in there, "mhm yes ~ perfect timing to check it out today!" Pushed through the heavy glass doors and stepped in. There're two floors in total, the lower floor to get the scrumptious goodies and seating/tables on the upper floor. Ambience wise is pretty much based off a signature light lime green concept which is supposed to represent "being healthy" and "plant involved ingredients." All the baked treats are contained in a glass display case with a warm light above to highlight the best side/angles of their sweet and savory tarts. This marketing technique is definitely effective as it would drive customers to have a higher chance of buying a tart or two and making the golden flaky crusts look more mouthwatering under the light. The ordering process wasn't too bad with only a mom and four kids in front of me. Shortly afterwards, it was my turn to place my order. I decided on the Bacon Potato Salad Tart and originally the Super Whole Lemon Tea. But then, I was informed by the cashier that I couldn't get no ice for that drink. So, I asked which drinks I could get that didn't have ice. Staff replied that only the Super Orange Jasmine Tea under Fresh Fruit Teas & the other 4 drink options under Light Milk Tea that won't have ice. Opted for the Super Orange Jasmine Tea instead in the end. Paid in cash but you can also pay with credit/debit card. Staff didn't have any smile (just a poker face expression). Not even a fake smile of any kind. He wasn't rude but I could tell he didn't wanna be there. Anyway, I waited about 5-10 mins and glanced at the LED screen from time to time to see when my order # would be called (trying to see if my order was ready yet). Got my orange tea drink placed in a single cardboard drink holder to be secured and made sure that it won't spill/topple over. There was a plastic straw in green paper wrapper. The tart was placed inside a brown paper bag with a see-through opening. Everything was placed neatly inside the green reusable bag. Took my order upstairs and hopefully would be able to find somewhere to sit down. Luckily for me, I found an empty table towards the front of the seating area. However, I was somewhat disgusted by the few long hair strands + pastry crumbs + a smear of dried matcha paste stuck/left all over the dirty table from the previous customer as soon as I had sat down. So, you can see that the employees don't really care about the cleanliness of its seating area upstairs since nothing gets cleaned/wiped down especially not the tables. Fine, whatever. I quickly used a napkin in my hand to tidy up the mess. Started taking everything out from the green reusable bag. Sure glad I did, otherwise I would've never noticed and just left with the wrong thing. Found out that the staff had given me the wrong tart. The paper bag somehow felt really light in weight before turning over to see that it was the signature caramel flavor instead of the bacon potato salad tart. Went downstairs again by the pickup section informing one of the staff that I didn't get the savory tart. Showed my order on the receipt as proof and gave the caramel egg tart back to the staff. He quickly said "sorry about that" then proceeded to exchange with me for the correct tart right away. Went back upstairs and my table was still empty. Made myself comfy and settled in. Took a sip of the Super Orange first and it was refreshing indeed w/o any ice and only 25% sugar. Can't imagine how many sips I would even get out of it...had it been filled with the "less ice" option, since you know that "less ice" is never truly "less ice" in reality either. More like half a cup of ice. Plus, the fruity tea had few slices of lemon, orange, and lime. But, that's the main reason why I would often opt for the no ice version if I could help it. It's poured inside a sturdy plastic cup. Just the right amount of sweetness with the 25% sugar + refreshing feeling from the citrus slices. The fragrant jasmine tea taste was clearly visible in the entire drink itself. (4/5 - $6.90) The Bacon Potato Salad Tart was stored in a disposable cardboard container. Now, this was how the savory tart should've weighted....heavy in my hand. My long lost tart...the symmetrical-looking golden pastry with its flaky crust! Normally, I don't go for flaky pastries of any kind so hopefully this better be above average for the money spent = worthwhile. The texture of the potato bits resting on the tart with just the right amount of seasoning. The chewy consistency of mozzarella cheese melting in my mouth. The tart was warm & not "straight out of the oven hot." (4/5 - $4.50)

Mark S.

I only had the caramel-like tart but let me tell you it was amazing. I came in at the end of the night, right before they were closing but it was still delicious. The inside was so smooth and creamy and had subtle but delicious notes of caramel. The pastry shell was perfectly crispy and flaky. It was a great bite and I ate the whole thing in just a few minutes. The atmosphere inside is nice and the service is friendly and I especially like the touch with the bright green on-brand receipts they give you

Stephen L.

I really like how the pastry looks so unique and different from other Asian bakeries I've been to. Ordering your food is fast because it's readily available. The only thing youll have to wait for is if you order a drink which I did. I had the green tea coconut and it was not what I was expecting, didnt taste sweet and just taste like grass. It tasted very green. The pastry looked amazing but didnt taste that amazing. Also if you are expecting to eat with a fork, they dont have that. They do however have plastic gloves that they give you and you eat with plastic gloves on. I thought that was a bit weird and felt quite barbaric. I understand eating something like Cajun seafood with gloves on but with pastries, that was definitely a first. There are some seats upstairs and it didnt feel crowded or too busy. I wouldnt come back here though since my family and I did not find anything to be spectacular or even just acceptable.

Jenny H.

When Naisnow first opened, there was always a long line so I've never visited but this Saturday there was little line so I decided to give them a try. When you first enter the store, the place is decorated with green decor and purple for Mother's Day & blueberry drink specials. Upon entry you get on line to the cashier to place the order. You will pass the pastry counter to decide what to order. They have limited menu but focus on quality. Because it was quiet, in a few minutes I was able to place my order. I decided on 2 egg tarts and the meat floss cakes. The price is average in light of higher costs for everything today! I took everything home and everything was delicious!! Definitely going back!!!

Fateha A.

3/5 Super avocado $9- contains: oat popping boba, chia seeds, yogurt, coconut milk, & jasmine tea, couldn't taste the latter 3, got less sugar, not sweet enough for once, def wanna try regular sugar next time 2/5 velvet matcha layered latte- this is def 1 of the most bitter matchas I've ever had, wonder if it's cuz we didn't mix it 3/5 Strawberry pro bottle $9.20- tastes like strawberry & yogurt, tart, I don't think I'll ever get used to oat popping boba 3/5 Blueberry pro bottle $9.20- tastes more than just blueberry & yogurt 3/5 matcha tiramisu tart $4.50- strong, decent, definitely tastes like matcha w/o tasting like dirt or grass 3/5 coffee tiramisu tart $4.50- strong, standard

Rahima J.

The strawberry egg tart was so yummy. It was perfectly airy, light, and sweet. They have so many options to choose from and also have seating options upstairs. Ordering is mainly through a kiosk and items do runout so better to come early

Aaron Y.

Quality and unique drink, but crowded and stuffy Ordered the strawberry berry vary. I liked the sweet sticky rice, added a nice texture to the drink. Came in a very interesting boxy design. Great taste and texture overall, I would likely order it again Staff are very professional, it does seem a bit crowded on their end as well as they are going through the backlog of drinks. Very crowded inside. The lines for order and pickup can be a bit confusing with a lot of customers idling about. There are some seats upstairs, but doesn't seem wheel chair accessible. Only by stairs to get up there, and it's a very tight space. Maybe a handful of tables for 2-4 people each. Tables also aren't super clean at least the one I sat at. Could be from previous customer not cleaning up after themselves

Mei C.

Pistachio Cream horn pastry tasted so Good. Walked in while it wasn't too busy. Was able to walk up to the counter and purchase my pastry. The display window for all the cakes and pastries looked so good, but the pistachio horn definitely caught my eye. The pastry was really yummy and did not disappoint with just the right amount of cream filling and the buttery Croissant shell~tasted good. I was already full from the pastry shop next door, was not able to buy any other baked goods from this store. will definitely return to try more varieties of sweets.

Jenn C.

Food: The egg tarts here are some of the best I've had in NYC. The crust is flaky and not too thick, and the egg filling is creamy and smooth. The egg tarts are buy 5, get 1 free (so 6 egg tarts come out to about $20). Naisnow also offers some other pastries and sweets as well as drinks. I didn't get a drink, but I would highly recommend you come here for their egg tarts! Service: Staff are friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: The storefront is not that big, but there is seating upstairs. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for their egg tarts!

Tiffany T.

Pretty store and they had an Easter special so we got those two drink they were promoting! Super orange - refreshing and I like that the jasmine tea flavor is actually pretty strong here! But the taste overall doesn't feel that balanced and the fruit could be stronger 2.75/5 Mango sago - unfortunately I didn't like this. Very frozen, too many bits and the mango itself was kinda sour not sweet. 0.5/5 Egg tart - crispy flakey outside was good and the filling was decent but too light and not enough eggy sweet flavor 2.75/5 Tiramisu egg tart - surprisingly the cake works well with the tart! 2.75/5

Christine M.

On a Saturday mid-afternoon, this place was packed and had a long line, with quite a long wait time. But the staff were definitely doing the best to keep up with all the orders. The establishment itself is cute and the pastries looked and smelled divine. I ordered the Super Lemon drink which was extremely refreshing especially on a hot day. The drink is more like a lemony ice tea than a lemonade and packs a flavorful punch. It was delicious and I understand why it's a popular spot. I also tried a sip of their Mango drink which tasted like a dessert in a cup, amazing.

Nick S.

NaiSnow is a tea and bakery spot in Flushing well known in China, though under a different name, Naixue. I walked into a space that feels focused on the food rather than the decor, but there is seating upstairs accessible via a few flights of stairs. It is small but a decent place to sit down if I want to eat in rather than take everything to go. The egg tarts are one of the standout options here. I tried one and the custard was creamy and firm without being overly sweet, and the pastry shell stayed crispy in a way that held up even after I had been standing in line for a few minutes. For an egg tart lover in the city, this is genuinely one of the better versions I have found. Beyond the original, the matcha egg tart is worth trying if I want a variation, delivering on the same creamy texture with an earthy matcha note that works well. The matcha tiramisu and pistachio horn are both solid picks on the pastry side if I want to branch out. On the drinks side, the containers are square, which is a fun detail, and the lavender milk tea and the super avocado drink are both worth considering depending on what I am in the mood for. Arriving closer to closing means a reduced selection of baked goods, so going earlier gives me the best spread to choose from. Lines can get long during peak hours but move at a reasonable pace. Counter staff stayed friendly even when the place was slammed, which made the wait easier. For a well executed egg tart and a solid selection of teas and pastries, NaiSnow is a reliable stop in Flushing.

Irene L.

I brought the pink snow $9 and it was very good. It was mix with the cheese foam on top. I could taste strawberry, creamy cheese, and jasmine tea. It was very refreshing. The only down side is that my drink took over 25 minutes to make.