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    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    3.7 (149 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Mango Tango Bingsu (to the right), Black Thai Tea Crepe (to the left).
    Rui Y.

    If you're willing to wait, this is a unique and fun dessert spot that serves really beautiful and delicious (though expensive) desserts. Parking in Vietnamtown is always a pain, plus there seems to always be a 30+ minute wait, but if you're not in a rush I do think it's worth it to come back at least once. There is a paper waitlist that they verbally call names from, so I suggest you wait in the area. There is only a small amount of seating, and it does get a bit cramped. That said, the service is quite good. The servers are quick to take your order, and the food is quick to come out. The food is very Instagram-ready, sometimes to the point of photogenic, almost to the point of being a little more difficult to eat. Aspects of the food are separated or deconstructed in a way that requires more assembly than I might normally like. That said, the flavors are pretty good, though I wish there was more of the key flavor in some of the items (e.g. more salted egg custard in the Salted Egg Custard Toasted). There are a lot of Southeast Asian flavors, like pandan, mango, and coconut. Compared to the soft opening, everything runs quite smoothly now. The pricing I do still find a little steep for a dessert cafe, but the space is really pleasant and the desserts themselves are tasty and pretty enough that I do see myself coming back in the future.

    Hoang N.

    I like the bingsu, very yummy and refreshing with toppings on the side. Didn't not prefer the crepe since it's not something I'm used too, but the Thai tea ice cream I was a good choice. Cute dessert place to hang out with friends in viet nằm town. I do see some tables for outdoor seating as well. Super friendly service and quick, alsways check on us .

    Black Thai Crepe
    Michelle T.

    This was my first time visiting NaYa. I'd seen long lines when it first opened, but even now lines are quite long months after opening. Our party had 7 people so it took longer to get seated. They use a manual waitlist and will call your name once tables open up for your group. Staff were nice but could have managed table placement more smoothly. If you have a larger group, they will prioritize seating the smaller groups even if they are after you on the waitlist so make sure to check with a server. The cafe itself is quite small. Although there is outdoor seating, there isn't a lot of place to stand and wait for your name to be called. Our server double-checked with us on our order after we initially placed it, but they unfortunately got it wrong at first and had to edit it which added a few minutes to the wait time for the dessert to get to the table. We ordered the Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu and the Black Thai Tea Crepe to share. There is Crepe and Crepe Cake on the menu, but only Crepes were available when we went. The difference between them is that the Crepe only has cream inside, while the Crepe Cake will have actual layers of cake. Out of the two, the bingsu was more refreshing while the crepe was rich and decadent. Both were good, but on the pricier side at $18 each. The mango pieces for the bingsu needed to be chopped smaller and we could have used more mango sauce. Given the long wait and pricing, I'm not sure if I would visit again. One selling point they have is that they're open quite late and would be a convenient spot to get dessert at after everything else closes.

    Ferrero crepe
    Stefany V.

    I tried the Mango Tango Bingsu and Ferrero Crepe, and the Mango Tango was definitely my favorite! The milky shaved ice with mango sticky rice was so flavorful and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, just on point. Service was good, and the ambiance is small but cozy. I really liked this place and will definitely be coming back!

    Megan D.

    This was my second time coming here and it was so yummy! I love how they close at 12 am and the seating is very efficient even with how packed it is. Mango Tango - 8/10 This might be one of their most popular menu items. It comes with a bowl of soft pillowy milk flavored shaved ice that just melts in your mouth! I love the side of sticky rice; it's the perfect sweet and salty side accompaniment. I think it's the perfect refreshing dessert after dinner or just to have with friends. Black Thai Tea Crepe - 6.8/10 The presentation on this dessert was gorgeous! The crepe skin was very thin and was wrapped around a mountain of Thai tea ice cream. The flavor was strong and not too sweet. There was a side of cream and Oreos as well. This wasn't my cup of tea but I can see why Thai tea lovers would enjoy this dessert!

    Mango sticky rice crepe
    Sirena O.

    Naya is awesome - on this beautiful summer afternoon, it provided some sweet relief from the heat. Black Thai tea crepe - flavor explosion of the Thai tea ice cream mango tango binsu - hit the spot (unfair comparison but the mango in Seoul just melts in your mouth but this was really good) and mango sticky rice crepe - unique crepe texture wrapped around ice cream and sticky rice with mangos on the side - delicious Cute light atmosphere Great service - definitely busy so they were doing their best to keep the orders flowing

    thai tea crepe
    Minh-Chau D.

    Super happy that NaYa is in San Jose now. I'm in love with the Mango Tango; the snow is so delicious and pairs well with the mango and sticky rice. Top tier dessert. Also got to try the thai tea crepe. I think you can save your money and just get the thai tea ice cream instead. Fun place to hang with friends and very convenient location.

    Mango tango
    Michelle N.

    I was intrigued by Thai influenced shaved ice so the mango sticky rice shaved ice was an easy choice. I thought the mango itself and the sticky rice were actually very good. The mango tastes like Thai mango and not Mexican mango. However, I wasn't a fan of the shaved ice. I would describe NaYa's shaved ice texture as similar to Korean bingsoo, where it is creamy versus icy. However, it is not as fine as Korean bingsoo, which I would prefer. It was also too sweet for my tastes. The same goes for the melon shaved ice we tried. If I come back, I might try their other desserts, since there are places that make better shaved ice, in my opinion. Also note that this place is pretty tiny but they do have a little bit of outdoor seating.

    Marc T.

    Got the chance to try this place while visiting grand century mall with friends! It's a small space that has outdoor and indoor seating. We arrived around 5:30 pm on a Saturday and we were sat immediately since we decided to sit outside. It's a plush cafe with cute playful seating, tables, and cutlery. They have standing heaters when it gets cold at night. Everyone around us was enjoying the desserts so that was a good sign. Service was easy, quick, and efficient. We ordered the Golden Toasted! We got the classic vanilla ice cream. The toast was so aesthetically pleasing to look and to eat. It was crunchy and fluffy at the same time. Ripe, fresh strawberries. Great experience!

    Mango tango
    Sara S.

    I've been wanting to try NaYa dessert cafe in SF, so I was excited when I saw that a location opened up nearby. The inside is pretty small, which I didn't mind, but the cleanliness could've been better. Our table was really sticky, along with the menus. There was a puddle of water and some trash that smelled by one of the tables outside. We ordered the mango tango and it was underwhelming, for almost $20. You get a small amount of rice and a mountain of the shaved ice and a small side of mango sauce and then a cut up mango. It tasted good, it just didn't feel like it was worth it for what you pay for.

    Mango sticky rice
    Neha B.

    Have been wanting to try this cafe for so long, specifically for the mango sticky rice bingsu. This is a Thai style bingsu, so the shaved milk ice is larger flakes compared to a Korean bingsu. The sticky rice was the most flavorful part, warm and coconut flavored. The mango was just a little unripe which I love. However, there could be more to the actual milk ice portion, such as more toppings or mochi. The mango puree on top was nice but was mostly plain milky sweet the whole time. Limited seating inside but there is some outdoor space with heaters.

    Mango sticky rice crepe
    Linda C.

    Why is the rating mid for this place? You may be wondering. It's probably cause everyone's getting the bingsu. Skip the bingsu, get the mango sticky rice crepe. The rest of the items were pretty good, but none as standout as the mango sticky rice crepe - warm sticky rice, cold ice cream, ripe mangoes (in July).

    Mango tango & yuzu matcha
    Izzy T.

    Super yummy milky shaved ice (milk flavored) with a side of mango & coconut sticky rice! The shaved ice melts in your mouth and is reminiscent of ice cream. Service was quick and our food came out quickly. There's limited seating inside for tables of 2-4 but some outdoor seating as well so keep it in mind if you have a big party!

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    Parking is absolutely horrible, but alas that is the fate of any plaza with good restaurants. A…read moresolid place for bingsu, but I cannot give this place any higher than 3 stars due to the price, quality, and service. I came around 6:50PM on a Saturday and there was a small line for the order kiosk. After I ordered, there were a limited number of seats since people tend to hangout in friend groups and treat it as their 3rd space, so be prepared to fight for a table if you're coming during peak times. I sat down and realized they were a whole 10+ orders behind, meaning I waited at least 25mins before getting my bingsu! I ordered a honeydew yogurt bingsu and it was $20. Inflation may be a little crazy, but this was a little above what I was expecting. It came with about 1/2's worth of honeydew. The bowl was not topped with bingsu, and I felt like there are more melons than bingsu (not ok). There were some sweet cheese pieces inside (yummy), some unsweetened frozen yogurt, and the rest was yogurt flavored bingsu. Although healthy, the bingsu itself was NOT sweet enough and I felt sick after eating so much unsweetened yogurt. I wish they gave us a cup of condensed milk like they do at every other bingsu place... Service was slow and everything is self serve, from getting your bingsu at the front to bussing your tray. I do believe there are other bingsu spots in Bay Area that give a similar experience with more variety and better pricing. I do not look forward to waiting almost 30min after spending $20 for a bingsu that's only half bingsu with honeydew layered on top.

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