Located inside Golden Mall a block away from Main Street. No ambiance wise, just a typical food…read morestand inside a food court. Easy to miss it if you don't know the store name since Golden Sponge doesn't indicate they're selling mochi unless you're actually there yourself or you see a picture from someone's review. Besides the giant mochi, they also sell very affordable sponge cakes ranging from $1 to $1.50. The giant mochi is getting viral for being the size of a huge blob and the different fillings you can have being stuffed inside (wrapped with the mochi) depending on various prices. My friends and I got the giant mochi with four fillings. Total turns out to be $14. We have chosen mango pomelo + cookie & cream + strawberry + lychee rose. We're amazed by the vibrant colors side by side next to each other. It is a very cool process to watch the staff make it in person. Would be best to eat the mochi freshly made. Don't try to eat it by yourself though because it's way too fulfilling imo. Best to split the whole thing between 3-5 people. The ratio of cream cheese to the fruit pieces is mainly 8:2 which I didn't expect it. To be honest, I am expecting more fruit and not only few pieces as garnish. Realistically, you're eating 80% cream cheese and 20% of the thin mochi consistency. If you're lactose intolerant, it might not stomach too well in your digestive system. The staff has mixed in everything together. However, I can't tell what I am exactly eating or if I can actually differentiate between the 4 filling flavors. Its presentation of the pastel cotton candy colors is top notch nonetheless. Picture worthy for IG/TikTok, although taste wise falls short from here for me. Overall, there's way too much cream cheese inside. Also, the mochi texture gets lost within the rich filling. The first two bites are fine. But as you keep digging in, you get the feeling of being overwhelmed by a sugar overload. Therefore, you will feel very full after just a few bites. Another thing is that, they should've provided chopsticks or forks rather than plastic spoons. Not gonna lie, but it's pretty hard to actually scoop the mochi up. Like I'm saying, I don't recommend this dessert for those who can't tolerate anything dairy. The giant mochi is officially a "once-and-done" dessert for me. Might be great for filming a viral video, but save that money for something else more worthwhile instead.

Overall rating: 2 I…read morethought this would be cold but it's very warm and not good. Don't recommend.

Barley Time is a Flushing bakery and café that focuses on a mix of pastries, bread items, and tea…read morebased drinks, set up more like a quick stop bakery where I pick from display cases rather than a sit down space. I walked into a straightforward layout with shelves of baked goods and a drink counter that stayed busy throughout the day. The croissant style pastries and the egg tart were some of the more commonly ordered items. I tried the croissant egg tart, which stood out as a flaky option that leaned more crisp than soft. Pork floss bread and savory buns are part of the heavier side of the menu, while items like matcha mochi bread and cream based buns lean sweeter and softer in texture. Drinks like rose latte and other milk teas are also available, keeping it closer to a hybrid bakery café setup. I noticed some items felt lighter and fresh out of the case, while others varied more in texture depending on timing. Service at this location was inconsistent. My visit was quick and straightforward, but I have heard from others that some visits involve longer waits or issues with order handling, especially during busy periods. The space itself is functional rather than designed for sitting and lingering, and the focus is more on turnover and takeout orders than extended dining. Pricing sits in line with other Flushing bakeries in the area, with a wide enough selection that people tend to come for specific items rather than a full menu experience. Overall, Barley Time is a convenient Flushing stop if I am looking for a mix of pastries and drinks in one place, especially if I am picking up quick baked items like egg tarts, croissant based pastries, or sweet breads to go.

We made an evening stop at Barley Time, which is a bakery. In fact you cannot go without a pastry…read morein this part of town. There seems to be a bakery or two per block all selling sweets and savory baked goods. After visiting a friend, I needed a little something to finish off the evening. I saw a chicken sandwich that looked yummy. They also had ham. Nice bakery! All items are individually wrapped. Great staff. I warmed up the sandwich back in the hotel. It was just what I needed to fill the hole in my belly. The bread was nice and flakey, and chicken tasty. I might try another place tomorrow!

This place is clean with a medium sized restaurant seating. Interior is cool with a lot of Chinese…read moredecors like paint scrolls and ingredients. Staff is kind and quick. We got the ginger milk pudding. Do think it's a bit pricey ($10) since it's an easy dessert to make but I guess it's all the theatrics. They pour the dessert in front of you and put a sand glass on top. Once sand glass is done, so is the dessert and you can even rest a spoon on top. The dessert is very smooth, barely a solid, and its ginger taste is very strong- which I like. Strong ginger but pairs well with the milk and good amount of sugar. It is a bit spicy but I like it this way. They do have a lot of other desserts as well as savory items on the menu. Intrigued by their savory menu and will definitely come back to try them next time.

I tried the durian mango coconut pudding, the taro with mochi dessert, and the ginger pudding and…read morethey were all bangers! Flavor profiles were hitting in all directions I didn't know which one to pick as my favorite! Durian mango coconut pudding - Durian wasn't overpowering at all and the mango shined in this dessert. The mango was nice and sweet, yet tart, soft and not at all unripe. The durian bits were creamy and custard-y, while the coconut pudding served as the perfect base for the dessert. Light and smooth Taro with mochi dessert- This was a taro sweet soup and had the consistency as black sesame soup. The taro was potent and the aroma was very prominent. The mochi was nice and soft, yet chewy. I was not expecting to like this one as much as I did. Ginger pudding - Utterly delicious. The ginger flavor and taste was insanely strong and the pudding was jiggly soft. Not too sweet and almost tasted spicy in a sense from the ginger. Super solid pudding. I'd come back just to get this again honestly.

Makkee Dessert 麥記牛奶 replaces Meet Fresh in Tangram Mall. Like its predecessor, Makkee Dessert…read morespecializes in Chinese dessert soups, 糖水. However, Makkee Dessert brings a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focus to dessert, with ingredients like peach gum, lotus seeds, and chestnuts. We've had: - Makkee Deluxe 麦麦大满贯: $11.99, with oat milk, 75¢ extra; total $13.87 with tax. Quite filling -- the red beans almost make this dessert a meal. - Peach Gum Resin Lotus Seed Fresh Milk 桃胶莲子鲜奶: $12.99, with Oat Milk, 75¢ extra; total $14.96 with tax. Makkee's desserts seem to use higher quality ingredients than neighboring dessert chains -- the peach gum is here is a deep amber hue, compared with a much lighter shade elsewhere. Seating is comfortable. Most of the tables have magnetic surfaces. Makkee Dessert is in somewhat of a mobile data dead zone, at least for Verizon users, despite the store's proximity to the 37th Avenue entrance of Tangram Mall. I didn't have connectivity issues using AT&T, though. Tangram Mall provides deteriorating restrooms and offers free Wi-Fi, but that Wi-Fi capacity is often saturated and not usable.

I wanted to try this place since it replaced Meet Fresh in Tangram Mall, but it was disappointing…read more I went on opening day so they only had two combo menu options: Makkee Deluxe & Mango Snow Black Sticky Rice. The Makkee Deluxe was okay, it had a good amount of toppings like trap balls, red bean, grass jelly and lotus seeds(which I haven't seen before in desserts). The combination of the milk base and toppings was yummy and not overly sweet. If I had to recommend anything it would be this. The Mango Snow Black Sticky Rice was not good at all. The milk base was completely frozen. Although I think the combination of the sticky rice and mango was good, the dessert overall was lack-luster. Both came with a drink, a jasmine milk tea, also nothing special. Since the their opening, I haven't gone back so it may have changed since then.

Randomly walked in here, bought the milk bread, some buns, and paper cupcake. Spend $10 and you get…read morea free soft serve. If you want the matcha flavor, it's an extra $.50. Since I enjoyed the bread, I've gone back several times. Bought a day cake and love it too since it's not too sweet. Service is fast. Looks like your normal Asian bakery but with more variety. You can buy a gift card with some perks.

We saw a lady with an ice cream cone. We flagged her down to find out where she purchased it…read more She pointed to a bakery across the street. Baguette Talk offers bakery goods, beverages and soft serve ice cream cones. A soft serve was needed in this hot muggy NY day. We got vanilla and a matcha soft serve. The soft serve was huge. Both were really tasty. Another excellent stop!

Shakalaka Bakery in Flushing is one of the more visually polished modern Chinese bakeries in the…read morearea and a reliable stop if I am looking for cakes, pastries, or grab and go sweets that feel a bit more updated compared to traditional bakeries nearby. I walked into a clean, well lit space designed for quick selection rather than lingering, and the display cases were filled with brightly decorated cakes and pastries that looked consistently fresh. The mango based cakes are the most consistent thing here. I tried one and found it light, creamy, and built around fresh fruit rather than overly heavy frosting, which made it easy to finish even after a full meal. The matcha cake also worked well, leaning more milky than bitter, with a soft sponge that held its structure without feeling dry. The pork floss cakes are one of the more interesting savory sweet options, and they came out better than I expected since they did not go overboard on sweetness. The croissants and egg tarts are solid supporting items rather than the main reason to come. The croissant I had was flaky with a noticeable butter layer, and the egg tart was best eaten warm as the custard tightens up when cold. The purple rice desserts are heavier but work if I want something more filling and texturally different from the fruit cakes. Service was generally efficient even when the bakery was busy, and the staff moved through orders quickly. Prices sit a bit higher than older style Flushing bakeries, but the tradeoff is cleaner presentation, more modern flavor combinations, and consistently fresh looking cakes. For a modern bakery stop in Flushing, Shakalaka delivers on quality and visual appeal.

Shakalaka bakery I love! I really like the Chinese desserts and sweets here and it's probably one…read moreof my favorite bakeries in Flushing. They offer really fun and delicious flavors here with their pastries and cakes. The prices here are also really good. Their bread is also really good. I tried the Japanese crab meat bread, Coconut cream bread, and their egg sandwich which I loved! They tasted delicious and they were also very filling. The ambience is modern and clean. The line moves quickly. However, it can be hard to find a seat here and it can get very busy. It's best to grab your pastries and go. It is also near public transit, and the train. I will come back here again to pick up a cake from here, the prices are good and the flavors are also good. Price:$8.75 Rating: 9/10

New dessert place in flushing selling double skin milk pudding. Service quick and efficient, with…read moremany flavors to choose from. I had the mango/pomelo and original plain and both did not disappoint! With mangoes in season, you can't go wrong with the mango flavored ones! I also got to try their milk custard tarts and happy to report they are 'not too sweet'. Will definitely be back!

Food: I was excited to learn that a new milk pudding place opened up because not many places make…read morethis in NYC. I tried the red bean milk pudding, and it was excellent! The milk pudding is served cold in a small glass jar with the topping on top. Other varieties they have include original (no topping), mango pomelo, taro, strawberry, and pistachio matcha. They also offer a few tarts and drinks. Service: Staff are friendly! Ambiance: The place is pretty small, but there is seating on the second floor. The seating space isn't small but has a good number of tables and chairs if you want to eat your pudding there. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot!

Tried this place out after searching for a sweet treat and I am more than happy with this place…read more The bingsu is huge and more than enough to share between two people. We ordered the mango and it came with a bunch of toppings like ice cream, mochi, jelly and popping boba. It also stays open really late into the night which is really nice. There are a lot of seating options, but parties tend to stay here for extended time periods, so you may be waiting for a table for times like that which can be annoying

Ambiance (5/5): Super cute little café with plenty of seating in the back with multiple booths and…read moresmaller tables. We came on a Sunday 8p and it was about half full. Thought bathrooms were clean. Service (5/5): You use the call button to get their attention at the front and the server came immediately once called. The food came at intervals. Food (5/5): Sadly they were out of all the crepe cakes which looked really good. The prices for the menu items were relatively affordable! Shaved Ice with Mango milk (+$1 upgrade for the face): For the pic, we upgraded! The features were edible. The flavoring was tasty! Ice cream with boba: This one was my favorite! The ice cream was rich, creamy/heavy, and coupled well with the boba. The boba was nested below the large scoops of ice cream so a little hard to get to. (I wonder if they make the ice cream in-house as their fridge was stocked with whole milk!) Black sesame with rice balls (hot): This was my least favorite but still good. Forward black sesame taste, more congealed than I would have liked, not sweet at all! With tip, the 3 desserts landed at $50.