I love Naya!! I was so excited to see them open a location in SJ. The seating is really small but they have outdoor and indoor seating. Would not recommend for large groups - wait would definitely be longer. Our go to is the shaved ice & Kaya toasted. The portions are good for a size of 2-3 people. They are open late night too! Parking in viet town can be difficult, but it's free. read more

this place is always poppin - especially so on weekends came here once at 9 & waited for nearly a whole hour - service was slow bc we waited nearly another hour after being seated to get our item (again it was really poppin) mango tango - 10/10 shaved ice cream & comes w coconut sticky rice, a pre grid-cut mango slice (yummy bc they're in season rn), and a lil container of mango jam juice syrup to pour - very fluffy very yummy yuzu matcha - 4/10 tried on a whim but I guess I like the matcha I make better read more

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SF dessert spot that finally made its way over here. the space is pretty small inside with just a few tables, plus some outdoor seating. be prepared to wait, especially during peak hours. got the salted egg yolk bingsu and kaya toast. menu felt a bit smaller compared to the Richmond location in SF, but there were still some good options. the salted egg yolk bingsu was surprisingly good. definitely a unique flavor, but it worked really well and wasn't overly heavy or sweet. read more

I've been wanting to try this place once I heard they were going to open soon. Place is pretty small inside, there's some extra seatings outside. Would suggest to go during opening or anytime before dinner. My partner and I got the Mango Tango and a Thai tea toast. Our server informed us the toast would take around 10-15 minutes, came out fairly quick. The Mango tango was nice and sweet. The Thai tea toast taste like a real thai tea, you can taste the bitterness in the tea which we like. Sidenote, love whoever's playlist it was when we went, all second gen kpop throwback songs :^) read more

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Perfect place to grab dessert after a seafood dinner. The group wanted a mango sticky rice and the mango tango did not disappoint. Some may want more rice, however I enjoyed the milk snow part with the mango puree as it was very refreshing. Wish there was more mango puree though as it really added lots of flavor to the ice cream. The Thai Tea Toast gave a different vibe to the desserts as it was warm, but it was also very delicious. When we went, it was happy hour on the drinks or something so we got a bunch of drinks 20% off. The favorite being the black sugar latte, really hits the sweetness if you like your coffee on the sweeter side. The inside is small, but there's outdoor seating that was great with the warm weather. It does get busy and we had to wait like 10-15 minutes but we got lucky as people were leaving when we showed up ~9pm. The staff is nice. After paying, there is a coupon that's for 20% the next visit so be on the lookout. Overall, the desserts are fantastic and you should go check them out! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Thai Tea Toast - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love Naya, so I was so exciting when they finally opened in San Jose in the Vietnam Town plaza!! We got the Black Thai Tea Crepe and it was so good, just like in SF. The sweetness level Is just right and eating the crepe with the Thai tea cream is chef kiss. We also tried their Mango Bingsu and it was so refreshing and yummy. The shaved ice + mango + sticky rice is such a perfect combo, I would definitely get it again. The reason why I knocked off one star is because the inside is so small. I don't know if I'm seeing things, but I felt their SF location is bigger than here for some reason. It felt very cramped with only a few seats inside. I heard they had more outdoor seating which is great, but I personally think they should have made the inside bigger in the first place. I would definitely come back since I love Naya and it's pretty close to me, but I'll probably have to go during their slow hours read more

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First time trying Naya, and we ordered the Mango Tango and a Thai tea. We absolutely loved the Mango Tango! The sticky rice had the perfect amount of sweetness, and the mango was fresh, juicy, and sweet. The Thai tea was also good, although it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed and there was a wait, but luckily tables cleared quickly and we were seated within 5 minutes. Overall, we would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. Our only wish is that the Mango Tango came with a larger portion of sticky rice. As for the service, we understand it was very busy, but we had to ask for both the check and silverware. While the silverware was brought promptly, we were never given napkins. Despite that, we enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning. read more

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So happy we have a NaYa Dessert Cafe in Vietnam town! Their desserts are so good and unique!   My friend and I got their salted egg custard toasted and it was SOOOO GOOD! Perfect salted egg sweet flavor and lots of salted egg custard in the toast. It comes with lots of pieces of smaller toast in a bigger toast encasing. I love that they have 2 scoops of ice cream that pairs so well with the custard. The bits of strawberries also add a nice freshness to balance how heavy everything else is.   The shop is a cute small place with indoor and outdoor seating and I love the cute interior. I totally recommend coming here! I got here around 7:30pm on a Wednesday and indoor seating was available right away. It started to get super busy around 8pm. read more

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I went on a Sunday night around 10PM and we were told there would be a 30min wait for a table. There isn't an online queue or phone number system for the waitlist. Just your good o pen and paper. We decided to order take out instead of waiting. Which ended up taking around 40min for our food to come out. I was a little disappointed at the brick toast as I felt it was a little dry and had better ones before in the past. However the shaved ice was a nice texture (similar to ice cream) . read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Really good shaved ice and snow. It's a small place with seating inside and out. Service is friendly and quick. When we went they were only doing desserts, so no savory item yet. I guess they're still in their soft open? They were very busy but we got seated after a short wait. Be sure to put your name down on the signup sheet by the door. Their shaved ice had a very creamy texture. Different than many other places. The fruit flavor from the melon was good. Lots of melon flavor! Their mango tango with the mango shaved ice and mango sticky rice was a nice combo of something cold and warm. The sticky rice had the perfect chew texture and paired well with the fresh mango. A bit further out for us, but definitely something we'd come back to if we had the chance. read more

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Super cute concept and tasty desserts! We got the black thai tea crepe and it soooo yummy. It wasn't too sweet and had the perfect thai tea flavor. It is a very small location and the inside seating can probably only comfortably accommodate up to 8-10 people. The servers are very nice and helpful if you have any questions. We came during the soft opening so not all the menu items were available. I order the lychee sweet tea which was very refreshing with a distinct lychee taste. Can't wait to come by again to try more :) read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

NaYa Dessert Cafe was so good! The desserts were beautiful, refreshing, and perfect for sharing. We tried the Mango Tango, the Kaya Toasted with pandan kaya and ice cream, and the crepe dessert with banana and ice cream. Everything looked amazing and tasted just as good. The Mango Tango was my favorite -- fresh mango, shaved ice, sticky rice, and mango sauce. So refreshing! The Kaya Toasted was rich and indulgent, and the crepe was light, sweet, and a perfect ending. Just a heads up, the wait can be long and the inside space is small. There are more seats outside, which helps. The servers were okay, but it was also very busy, so I understand. Overall, the desserts were worth the wait! read more

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A very cute and yummy new addition to SJ's dessert scene with an array of Asian flavors and late night hours! Came during their soft opening on a weekday evening around 9pm and it was packed! They had a waitlist to sign up on upon arrival and we were seated outside rather quickly. Great date spot, but the small interior and limited seating could make for long wait times for bigger groups. The Thai Tea Toast was delicious with a pretty presentation! The toast was perfectly sweet, buttery, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The Thai tea ice cream and sauce weren't too sweet either, which balanced out the toast. Oreo crumbs added a nice texture. It was super filling for 2. We ended up waiting a while for our check and just went inside to pay. They seemed a bit understaffed considering how popular and busy they are, but our waiter was incredibly helpful and friendly nonetheless. Some growing pains, which I'm hopeful they will iron out with time. I'm eager to come back to try their bingsu (and use the 20% off my next visit from my receipt)! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Thai tea toast - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

We were searching for some dessert nearby and the mango tango bingsu caught our eye! This new Naya Dessert Cafe is in soft opening and in the busiest shopping center ever. We searched for parking for a while! It's a pretty small shop too but they do have some outdoor seating. It looked crazy busy but they have a waitlist to put your name down hanging at the door so that was nice to be able to see how many were actually ahead of us. Even for a Saturday evening, we didn't have to wait very long at all- maybe 10 mins max! Their staff were very efficient and they were turning tables over very quickly, ready to take orders, bring waters, clean up dishes, and then bring checks right away. They're definitely doing it right! The mango tango bingsu was so delicious. The consistency of their milk snow was so good! And overall the dish wasn't too sweet at all. The sticky rice was just the right amount and the mangoes were so ripe and sweet. We also had the Ferrero Crepe. You get to pick two types of ice cream with it. It's a huge plate so definitely want to share that one, whereas I could probably enjoy the whole bingsu myself if I really wanted to. My only complaint is the pricing. It's a little bit off - both of our dishes were $17.99 each. This is fair for the bingsu in my opinion because of the work it takes for the snow and the various ingredients and plating. However the crepe is just the crepe pancake itself with some ice cream, fruits, and chocolate, so I thought it should have been priced lower. read more

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Even though the store is small, it is very aesthetic on the inside. The service was quick (but you can tell that the server is a little bit frazzled -- I chalk it up to the store being really busy). Every table is usually taken because they are just *that* popular. The mango tango was a 9/10. The mango was very sweet. The mango sauce did not taste very artificial to me. The sticky rice was a nice surprise because it was WAY better than I had expected. The shave ice itself was very creamy and super soft. The only thing is that I wish that the serving for the mango sauce was larger. If you go during the soft opening, they give you a receipt, make sure you hold onto it because at the bottom of the bill is a 20% off discount for your NEXT visit. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - mango tango - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

this is a new dessert store. place is not that spacious but crowded when i came. even though it is late already. desserts taste: * the black thai tea: the crepe is so thin and yummy. it is filled with thai tea ice cream and comes with oreo crumbles and thai tea sauce. so good!!! * salted egg yolk bua - loi: bingsoo with mochi on top and comes with salted egg yolk sauce and almond crumbles. love so much with salted egg yolk sauce!!! will come back here again. just for information: the bill has been added eighteen percents tips... read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - salted egg yolk bua - loi bingsoo... - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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NaYa has a cute pink aesthetic. The inside is small with limited seating but there is outside seating available. Service was quick and efficient. The Thai Tea Toasted was so yummy and not too sweet. It's shareable between 2 to 3 people. The toast was crispy and buttery. The Thai Tea ice cream was strong, which further enhanced the flavors of the dessert. I also got the Royal Milk Tea, which had a strong and creamy taste. However, it was overly sweet. I would decrease the sweetness or add more ice next time. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Thai Tea Toasted and Royal Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I first went to the SF location, so yk I HAD TO check it out when it came to SJ! Small, quaint shop with minimal indoor setting + outdoor seating. Waitlist outside, but seated within 20 minutes. A bit pricy, but SOOO worth it! Great sharing size. The brick toast was fresh, crispy, fluffy!! Thai tea cream was perfectly sweet and warm! Bingsoo was more creamy than icy. Come with fruit syrup to pour on top. I need to try black sesame next time! But if u come here for anything, let it be the THAI TEA BRICK TOAST! Overall, fast and fair service. Will come back definitely!! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Thai Tea Brick Toast Mango Sticky Rice Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

A new dessert spot in Vietnam Town - and it's open late night!!! The place is very small, with only a couple tables inside (maybe 5?) and a few seats outside. Staff are quick and we got all of our food within 10 minutes. You can't go wrong with their mango desserts, especially the MANGO TANGO! The perfect balance of milky, sweet, and fruity. The half mango was perfectly ripe and complimented the coconutty sticky rice. The shaved ice itself was done so well. Fluffy and light, and the mango syrup wasn't overpowering! Highly recommended!!! read more

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Me and some friends went to Naya during their soft opening for my friend's birthday. We had a pretty large group, but they were accommodating and gave us a table right away, then added another table once some people left. We did wait around 30 minutes overall, which honestly was not too bad considering how busy and hyped the place was. Our server Henry was really sweet and checked in on us throughout the night. He was friendly, conversational, and made the experience feel welcoming. He also let us know there was a 30% off drinks promotion for the soft opening. One of my friends also had a receipt from a previous visit that gave us 20% off food. Henry explained that he could apply the 20% discount to the food and the 30% promotion to the drinks, which sounded great to us. After getting the bill, we noticed the drinks were not discounted at all. The manager later explained that only one promotion could be applied to the check, which unfortunately was never clarified beforehand. If we had known that from the start, a lot of us probably would not have ordered drinks. My boyfriend asked if there was any way to fix it, and they eventually accommodated us by splitting the food and drinks onto separate checks so both discounts could be applied. We appreciated that they worked with us, but it definitely became more of a hassle than expected. The manager also offered us free drinks instead since the refund difference would have only been around $5, but none of us really wanted more drinks at that point, so we just went with the split checks. As for the food itself, I got the mango bingsoo and really enjoyed it. The shaved ice was super creamy, refreshing, and the mango was sweet and fresh. Overall, the food was enjoyable and the atmosphere was lively. Since it was still a soft opening, I can understand there being some operational kinks to work through. Despite the inconvenience with the promotions, I would still come back because the staff was kind and the desserts were good. Just be prepared for a smaller space and possible wait times since the place seems very popular already. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Learned about this place while in the Sacramento area, found they have a San Jose location so decide to visit. Came on a Saturday afternoon and ordered the melon bingsu, salted egg chocolate lava cake, and the Thai milk tea crepe. Overall the dessert items were delicious - Thai tea ice cream and the melon flavoring has strong flavor. Not sure why they put Oreo crumbles on most of the items. Reasonable portion size - each item prob good to share among 2-3 ppl. The store is under soft opening and seemed a bit understaffed for the weekend crowd. You are required to wait to be seated before ordering. We had trouble getting hold of the staff to be seated and when they got around to us they told us to put our name on the waitlist sheet (we were the only one on the sheet) and left us standing around for a good couple minutes before they can circle back and get us seated. I think the staff are nice people but is bit awkward with the waiting situation just bc they are understaffed and take a while to get orders out and cleaning. For the volume of ppl going to the shop, it does feel a bit tight on space. read more

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Delicious but pushy and rushful. This place is on the smaller side and yes, there is growing hype regarding NaYa Dessert Cafe, but having our visit feel rushed in order to seat waiting customers was just not it. Especially given the fact that my family and I purchased so much! I've had the pleasure of enjoying NaYa out in the SF location and was absolutely blown away. Since learning about this Vietnam Town spot, I had to see if this one was comparable. After a very filling and enjoyable dinner, my family and I made the drive out to enjoy some sweets. Even being very stuffed, us eaters decided on quite a spread for dessert. The purchases consisted of: *LYCHEE ICED TEA *YUZU FRESH SODA *ICED THAI TEA LATTE *MANGO STICKY RICE CREPE *MANGO TANGO *MELON SNOW Everything was really good. The yuzu fresh soda was perfection- quenching, refreshing, & had just the right amount of sweetness. The Thai tea latte was good but the tea element is quite strong. Coming from an avid tea lover, this was great but I can see some people needing more of the milk base. The lychee ice tea was good but I found it to be overly sweet. The melon snow was my favorite dessert- just the right amount of sweetness and the melon sauce was fresh and didn't taste artificial. My daughter is officially nicknamed Kirby thanks to the vacuum manner of her eating this! Mango tango and mango crepe are pretty similar dishes aside from one having shaved ice and the other having the ingredients all wrapped into the crepe. Both very much enjoyed but if I had to pick a winner, I'm going with the mango tango. So why the 3 stars? 1) The visit was rushed. Staff was quick to go and clear the table and we had to let them know we weren't finished. 2) The one lady, whom I think was Vietnamese, absolutely rubbed me the wrong way with her tone and wording. I get this place is busy and I understand the business wanting to seat parties quickly because it ensures sales but!! spending the amount of money we did and feeling like we had to hurry was just not appreciated. Thanks for the 20% discount on our next visit but I'll have to think twice about a return visit in the near future. read more

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Arrived on a late Wednesday night around 10:30. We got seated outside pretty quickly after putting our names down but we weren't given the option to wait for inside seating. They were PACKED, so crowded everywhere and so many people waited to be seated. We got our order taken quick but our desserts took almost 40 minutes to come out, even after asking a waitress about it. We were not given water like how they usually as well but they were busy and it seemed like there were only 2 waiters managing everything. On the bright side, the desserts were super yummy! We ordered the mango tango (mango sticky rice and bingsu) and the ferrero crepe with vanilla and chocolate ice cream. The sticky rice was nice and sweet but the mangoes were a bit too sour for me. I liked the crunchiness of whatever they added into the ferrero crepe. I was expecting the crepe to be overly sweet, but surprisingly not! Something about their ice cream is really good too, even eating it plain was great. read more

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Mango Tango (5/5) Mango was sweet and fresh I tried a few other desserts (can't remember them) Everything was very good! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Tango - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Lot of unique flavors for desserts and drink. Store is a bit small, but the service is great. I would definitely get the mango and pandan kaya again. I didn't really like my drink, artificial strawberry flavor. read more

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This spot is located in Vietnam Town so there's plenty of parking but it can still get really busy. There's not much seating inside and there's seats outside with heaters around. I feel they should have a designated line area so people aren't standing right next to your table. Either that or a Yelp waitlist. The staff were friendly and the service was decent. I wished they provided ice cold water since the water they provided was luke warm. The mango tango and the black thai tea crepe was delicious. I definitely would come back again for the desserts. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - The black Thai tea crepe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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I want to cut them a little slack, as it is their soft opening, but they seem really disorganized and unprepared for their customers. Their paper wait-list was out of paper, so we had trouble figuring out how to sign up. After, we waited around 30 minutes to be seated. They were also very busy with incoming online/to-go orders, which made the already-small cafe feel even more cramped and busy. The service was only okay, and the servers seemed very rushed and scattered. After we were seated, it took another 30 minutes for our food to come out, which seemed very unusual for a dessert cafe. I am guessing they forgot to put our order in, because 20 minutes into our wait, a hostess double checked the order slip on our table and called in our order to the kitchen again. Our food was very cute to look at! Everything here is plated in a very aesthetically pleasing way, and the cafe itself is very cute. However, I think this does come at the cost of quality and practicality in the dishes. The mango tango bingsu comes with half a mango that has been crosshatched in the skin, and it is up to the customer to cut the pieces off the skin with a small metal spoon. There is also not a lot of mango syrup for the bingsu. The sticky rice was a really fun and delicious addition though. Overall, the food was good, and I liked the presentation and variety of ingredients, but it felt a little impractical to eat, and there is nothing extremely unique about the taste of the food. I do feel like ~$18 per dish is a little high for the size of the dishes as well. I will come back at a later date to try again, hopefully after the opening crowds have died down a little bit, and see how I feel about the service in the future. As of now, I can't recommend this spot unless you really have some time to kill or plan to take the food to-go. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Tango Bingsu (to the right), Black Thai Tea Crepe (to the left). - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Came back on a weekday afternoon and ordered the mango tango again as well as a ferrero crepe. The crepe was good but the mango was so sour and bitter, they should really do a quality check before serving. It ruined the entire dish for me and it was my friends first time going there as well, so it was not a good first impression. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here on a Thursday night around 8 PM and was seated right away. We ordered the Mango Tango, which was a bit pricey compared to other bingsu spots ($18). Drinks are also 30% off during their soft opening. They also don't have their full menu available yet like the melon bingsu. The Mango Tango was really good! It came with sticky rice, mango syrup, and half a mango. The fresh mango was super sour, but the mango in the syrup was much better. I love the bingsu here because it has a milky flavor, unlike other places that don't flavor the ice. It's also incredibly soft and flaky. The store is SUPER small with only 6 tables. They do have a few tables outside. Overall, I'll definitely be back to try the strawberry bingsu probably once the hype dies down or during off-peak hours. read more

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This is located in Vietnam town and in a really small studio like shop. Came around 6PM on a sunday and it was fairly busy. We were immediately seated and was given their soft opening menu! We got the Mango Tango and Salted Egg Custard which were both really flavorful! They did take a little while to come as there were some people were waiting before us too. The service was good as well, the workers were super accommodating and attentive. I can't wait to come back to try to their other things when they have their grand opening! I also did hear from another customer asking if they would provide the same extensive menu like how they have in SF but unfortunately the worker said they will not. read more

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I have never been to their SF location so I have nothing to compare it to so this review is based on my first impression. I can't help but think that they might've flopped with the location, upon walking in, it's very cramped and small. There were only three full sized tables located inside and on the other side were two to three tiny tables to which I can hardly imagine fitting a dessert plate onto. There were some outdoor tables but the ambiance doesn't really fit the vibe to be dining outside since there were no umbrellas or cute set up. They also kind of cheated out on the paint job of the store as well as there were blotches of paint smeared on the walls and tape still present on their doors. The price of the drinks and desserts were a bit scary too, drinks ranged from $6.99-8.99, the soft opening promo was only 30% off drinks (not desserts), so it the promo wasn't that worth it. We tried their Black Thai Tea crepe, it had an outer layer of charcoal crepe with Thai tea ice cream and custard. This was pretty good but for a price point of $18, I'm not too sure it was worth it entirely. We also tried their Kaya Toasted, the toast was perfectly soft but the amount of pandan custard left me flavor fatigued. I wish there was some whipped cream on there to balance it out. The price point for this was also $18. Overall, would I come back? Maybe once a blue moon. However the staff were very kind and friendly. Check your receipts though because they did forget to discount the one drink we ordered, it was an honest mistake though. read more

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I am so excited that Naya Dessert Cafe is finally here! Today was their first day of soft opening, and I really love the warm, cozy ambiance. The service and quality are already just as great as their SF location, which is a huge win for this new spot. I ordered the Mango Tango and it was absolutely delicious. The sticky rice was perfectly flavored and had that ideal soft yet chewy texture. The milk snow was also incredibly fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. I was a bit sad that the actual mango wasn't very sweet, but since it is not currently in season, it was totally understandable. Everything still tasted wonderful together! I also tried the Iced Ovaltine. It reminded me a lot of a milo drink, and while it wasn't bad at all, it just wasn't quite for me. Overall, it was a solid first impression and a great experience for a soft opening. If you are looking for a unique and yummy dessert spot, this is definitely the place to go. I can't wait to see them grow! read more

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We stopped by because the place was packed and decided to share the Double Strawberry Bingsu. The shaved ice was more like ice cream than traditional bingsu, making it much heavier and richer than we expected. The portion also felt quite small for the $14 price tag. Overall, it wasn't bad, but the dessert didn't really live up to the name or value. The flavor was decent, but between the heavy texture, limited strawberries, and small portion size, it left us a bit underwhelmed. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Double strawberry - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my second time visiting and I tried the mango tango bingsoo this time I'd give the mango tango 8/10 -- super soft and creamy shaved ice and the mango was soft and sweet, the sticky rice was amazing, my only critique is that I wish they gave more of the mango syrup to pour onto the bingsoo. The service was very quick and efficient, big improvement from my first visit!! The store is on the cozy smaller side but there is outdoor seating as well. read more

Was excited to try this place since I had been seeing it all over social media. After trying it, I'm between a 3/5 and 4/5 stars. The food was good but most of my complaints would be about the service. I know they are still relatively new so hopefully they can sort things out as time goes on. The staff were friendly but everything seemed unorganized. Despite having only a few tables outside, they still seemed to confuse orders. Several times we were brought something that wasn't meant for us. They also had to keep asking us and the tables around what we ordered. The first time we were brought something that wasn't ours, it was sitting at our table for about 5minutes before the server came back to tell us it wasn't meant for us. Luckily for them, we didn't eat it yet because we also were not given utensils. It's a small place so expect to wait a bit, especially on busy days. Prices are around what you'd expect at a place like this but a little on the higher side for my taste. Not sure if I'd come back but maybe if they can get everything sorted out. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango sticky rice crepe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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Final Thoughts: 3.80/5.0 New dessert place that just opened up in Vietnam Town. After all of the matcha and boba places, it's nice to see something different. This seems to be a dessert place. Their menu looks quite simple and they look popular for their bingsu and brick toast. Initially, I didn't have too many expectations given the noted wait time. My friends did want to give it a try regardless. Our experience was fortunately quite pleasant overall. Will be a soft 4 star for me today. Dessert: Mango Tango: 3.8/5 We chose one dessert to share. There are three components to this item: 1) The shaved ice, 2) The mango, 3) The stick rice, and 4) The mango sauce. The shaved ice was nice and flavorful. Sweetness is a little overpowering for me throughout the whole dish. The mango that we received is tart, so that helped a little bit. One note about the mango. It does come with the skin still intact. For aesthetics purposes perhaps, they mango cheek is just scored and then inverted for that pretty mango picture. You'll have to take a spoon and scoop it out. This can be a little messy if the mango is juicy. Initially, I liked the look of it and my friend noted that it's a slight inconvenience for it to not be already cubed and cut out from the skin for us. Not the biggest concern for me, but I do think that it would be nice to have some wet wipes for your hands afterwards. Another note on the mango is that we only get one cheek of it. Given the price, I would have loved to get more mango provided to us. The shaved ice and ice cream itself if sweet, as well as the sticky rice. For the flavor, I really like the combination of it. The sticky rice was a nice component added. The texture of it was really good for me. For the bingsu, I like how fine the shavings were. Finally, for the mango sauce, it was sweet and just like macerated mangoes. --------- Quality: Aiight Their items seem fresh and the mango piece that we got tasted really good and tart. Their shaved ice is nicely fine and the shavings are optimal sized for me. For the sticky rice, I loved the texture of it. It was so soft and I feel like they used a steamer basket of sorts. It's definitely the typical method used and you can get a really nice texture when done right. My one note is that some of the trays look inconsistent in quantity. My shaved ice was already melted around the side when we got to it. There can be many factors that lead to this. The bowl could have been a little warm, the item was sitting for a bit while they prepared the remainder of the tray, the tray may have been too close to a heat source, etc. Compared to other bingsoo bowls I saw around me and on yelp, our bowl looks smaller because some of it already melted. Others look towered high, but ours looks a little flat in comparison. Same thing with the sticky rice. Perhaps another mini bowl was used, but other trays posted online looked to have more than what we received, so may have some inconsistencies with the quantity provided. Price: Steep Their prices are very steep. For the bingsu, the cost came out to be $18. Given the size of this dessert itself, it really did not appear to be worth $18. Perhaps if it were dropped by a few dollars or if the serving size were slightly bigger, this would be fine. In comparison to other bingsoo places I've tried, this is really up there. Maybe it's the location or mangoes, but I digress. Service: Simple Interactions They did have a waiting list to get seated at the door. We came at at a good time because we were able to get a seat right away. They called us in a seated us. Very simple interactions really. Order the items we wanted, they served it, and then we paid like a restaurant. In and out pretty quickly too because it's a dessert place. I saw some other yelpers had a negative experience with the wait time, but we were fortunate enough to have a better experience. Nothing took too long and the dessert was fairly good. Ambiance: Small interior Interior is quite small. They do have some seats outside too. This reminds me of the small shops in Vietnam where it's like a hole in the wall shop with little seats inside and out. Very good place for a simple dessert. Of note, there is a door that leads to their storage room inside of the seating area space. Kind of awkward and interesting, but that's my only small observation that I noticed. Location/Parking: Vietnam Town This place is located in Vietnam Town. The parking can be a hit or a miss depending on the time. The weekends are usually always very crowded. Finding parking isn't the biggest concern, but there are days where you'll have to make a few rounds before you actually find a spot. That, or you'll have to walk a little further. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Tango - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Im so glad we have another dessert shop to come to in the bay area! This is definitely a spot that I will be coming to often with my friends and family for some delicious dessert. The service is efficient w a lively ambiance :) Definitely try coming in earlier if you'd like to avoid the wait since the space is on the cozier end! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - kaya toast, thai tea crepe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been here with my siblings on a weekday and another time with a friend and we liked the food. The store was super cute as well. The servers were nice and the parking can be a struggle. Unfortunately, both of my visits involved awkward interactions. The second visit involved a long 50 minute wait for toast. After the first 20 minutes of wait and seeing later customers receive their food, I asked our waiter for an eta on food. They said they'd check and then I heard them talking with the chefs and the chefs said the order was never put in. The server never checked back in with us. Upon the 40 minute mark, I checked in again, and they said 5 minutes (kindly) and walked off. 10 minutes later we finally got our toast and it was GOOD. We understand that accidents happen but a bit more transparency and honesty on the eta would have been appreciated especially since there were only 2 other customers aside from us that day. Either way, I think I'd still recommend this place because the food was delicious and these are kinks that can be worked out! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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Delicious snack, perfect for two! The Mango Tango bingsu was light and fluffy, the perfect texture. An extra bonus was the ripe mango and sticky rice on the side, I love that I didn't have to pick just one! Staff was friendly and I would def would come back! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Tango - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

As people that love their SF location, we were happy to see it opened one here. We were seated outside as the indoor seating was filled up. The service was quick to order and everything. We ordered the Thai Tea toast and the double strawberry bingsoo. Thai tea toast (4.2/5) - The toast was nice and crispy and the ice cream was very delicious. The oreo crumbs on top was a nice touch for it. I think that it could have some whip cream or something more airy to accompany it as it felt more on the heavy side. Double strawberry bingsoo (3.5/5) - The strawberry puree was delicious and the bingsoo had a nice snow like texture. The problem I had was the price as it was a small bowl that costed $14. With that, I could get a decent sized bingsoo somewhere else. Overall, it is a great addition to Vietnam town and I hope to see them increase their portion size as their SF location didn't feel as skimpy on it. read more