Landy L.

Glad the line was short and the ordering process was smooth. The storefront could be a bit more organized, as the small seating area on the side can get crowded. I highly recommend their Mont Blanc mini cake. If you're a chestnut lover, you can't go wrong with it. It's not overly sweet and has light, delicate cake layers. The yuzu and mango cakes were also delicious. I've tried their sesame cake before, and it's another great option if you prefer something light and less sweet.

Emileen Y.

Late to review but a friend and I stopped by in March for a sweet treat when we were visiting from out of town. We walked in around 1 pm on a Sunday and the place was full but not packed. Their desserts looked so beautiful and pristine; it was hard to choose which ones we wanted to try. We ended up getting two of the hyper-realistic mousse cakes: the pear and the yuzu. I also got the sesame latte. Both the mousse cakes were amazing. There were so many components to each of them. The flavors and textures were such an experience to have all together. The sesame latte was really good too with such a fragrant flavor. I would definitely come back to try their other cakes!

Ruby C.

I finally tried every black sesame item from this viral asian-french patisserie in NYC. Everyone knows Salswee for the cute fruit-shaped cakes, but I honestly think people are sleeping on their black sesame menu. I was pleasantly surprised by how rich and nutty all the black sesame flavors were, and that's high praise coming from me because I grew up eating a lot of black sesame desserts in Asia. ＊Black Sesame Mochi Cake $18.99 I got this mini whole cake for my birthday. Perfect size for a small household (around 3 to 4 slices). I just wish the chiffon had a stronger black sesame flavor, and I would've loved even more mochi and black sesame lava inside. ＊Black Sesame Puff Square $6.95 HUGE and such a good value for the size. It's a croissant cube with black sesame butter swirled all throughout the loaf. The inside pulled apart easily like fluffy milk bread, while the outside stayed crispy and buttery like a croissant. I could not stop tearing off piece after piece. ＊Black Sesame Latte $6.99 The black sesame latte was SO GOOD I got it twice in one week. It had this super nutty black sesame cream foam over a black sesame milk base, and I could actually taste both the rich sesame flavor and the coffee.

Susan C.

Update to my review from a couple months ago--I came back to pick up a mini cake and a fruit trompe-l'œil mousse dessert and I was disappointed.... ...in how long the lines were! A surge in recent popularity meant on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm there was a line of 30ish people waiting inside to order. So much for my original plans to be in and out in 10-15 minutes! It took about 45 minutes in total--about 30 min waiting to order then 15 min waiting for the order. What I wasn't disappointed in was the execution of the cakes, the Ferrero Rocher cake $22.95 had a chocolate shell with bits of hazelnut in the shell and also in the center of the cake. The cake texture was fluffy and light, in line with Asian sponge cakes, and a whipped cream with a hint of hazelnut flavor. I wouldn't have minded if the cake flavor was a little stronger. The orange trompe-l'œil $10.95 was a feat! How they injected the liquid filling inside while maintaining the delicate shell with a perfect replica of an orange peel textured exterior--exemplifies a study in food physics for me. Not only did it look like a juicy citrus fruit, it tasted like one, and when you cut into it--kinda looked like you'd just squeezed a fresh one too. Gorgeous and delicious! I'll be back to try a some other fruits!

Briana N.

I'm not the biggest desserts person, so I fully expected to be underwhelmed by these desserts. Especially because I feel like everyone always says it's overhyped. I just wanted to try it for the novelty, but I actually loved these so much! It is on the pricier side, but it was nice for a big group of us to just share a bunch and get like a bite from each. It is really hard to split because they're so delicate, but we managed. I personally liked the blueberry the best, but the pear and mango were also really delicious. They really captured the natural flavor of all the fruits!

Emina S.

My bf's mom and cousin stopped in to grab us a few treats. Ordered: *Garlic Butter Croissant - warmed up *Pistachio Cube *Coconut Flake Bun *Blueberry dessert *Mango dessert - mango shaped *Coconut dessert I didn't try many as I wasn't feeling sweets but they all got rave reviews. The garlic butter croissant was SO GOOD, though, and (unexpectedly to me) filled with a rich, buttery cream. Prices were sooo reasonable for the quality and delicate nature of these desserts.

Hui L.

Swung by on a Sunday around 11 and there was really a small line of people. The display case for savory pastries was full but the sweet pastries were almost half empty (they seemed to be in the middle of replenishing it as I left). I ordered the orange, mango and mushroom suisse. There was a bit of a wait for the orders but it wasn't too bad. The cakes were secure in mini boxes and everything was packed into a nice paper tote bag for take out. The desserts were very delicate upon first glance but also easy to break apart (so things got a bit messy). The orange dessert had a more mellow and lighter flavor compared to the mango one. It had a orange mandarin jam center covered with a vanilla cream layer. I didn't really care too much for the chocolate rice crisp bottom layer. The leaves were maybe peppermint though if it was mint then that would make the whole dish edible. The mango dessert was sweeter than the orange one. The mango jam filling was sweet and had a few pieces of mango that were a bit sour but didn't take away from the overall sweet mango flavor. The cream covering the jam must've also been mango flavored. I really liked the mushroom suisse! I reheated it in the microwave for a bit before eating it. I loved the crispy exterior as it contrasted well with the softness of the puff pastry middle. The mushroom filling was also tasty as it reminded me a bit of cream of mushroom soup. I'll be giving their other savory pastries a try during my next visit. FYI, if posting on socials for the complimentary pastry, do so before ordering.

Cindy T.

Dropped by on whim to satisfy my sweet tooth. The pastries are the definition of aesthetic, with each one tasting similarly like their depiction. We got the mango pastry, which was not overly sweet but retained a hint of mango flavor. Service was quick and efficient. Location is easily accessible via the subway.

Winnie L.

I've been to Salswee a good handful of times now and have tasted at least 10 different cakes/pastries. Every single dessert I've tried has been a hit, literally you can't go wrong with any of them! Their craft is so special and it's like a surprise in every bite. I love their mini cakes that are perfect for a small group of 4 to share. Their pastries are sweeter than the cakes so if you are looking for a balanced, not-too-sweet cake. This is where it's at!

Melissa N.

Omg I wish I had more stomach to eat more! The mousse cakes are so pretty and bursting with flavor. The yuzu was amazing. I would love to try one for the other cakes too like the mango sticky pudding. The pastries were fantastic as well like the black sesame block. Crispy exterior that holds its shape and wonderfully moist and soft inside. I tried the traffic light drink and it was delicious and the layers were nice on the eyes. Highly recommend!!

Lisa S.

Great bakery with traditional beautiful baked goods plus "illusion" entremet in various fruit shapes. Worth the price for these unique treats. I loved the mango and Parmesan / mushroom croissant I had. Fast , friendly , helpful service and there's a code on your receipt for the clean bathroom which is welcome in this area of midtown. Yummy! We'll be back!

Ashley W.

The banana was good but it really just tastes like a banana so I don't think it's worth it The cloud was really yummy and this is a nice stop on the way to the show we were seeing

Michael C.

Quick service and decent pricing. Got the matcha velvet croissant and it was pretty good. Would stop by again if I'm in the area.