Came here for the Thai tea time several months ago in the Fall and had a GREAT time. This place is doing something unique, southeast asian-inspired flavors for a tea time moment and my friend and I loved it. The little treats are all vegetarian, some/most of which happen to be vegan which is amazing, because it didn't sacrifice any flavor or authenticity to be that way. The rice flour-based desserts are always my favorite, and everything was so so beautiful. They had a pumpkin flavored one too that was nice and light; nothing too sweet. The tea was nice but when thinking of tea itself I've definitely had better but definitely not bad by any means. The tea gets refills as well. You can order extra desserts from the a la carte menu; we got the pandan cake which was our favorite, deeeelish with a fragrant not too powerful or sweet pandan flavor and so so soft. DEFINITELY put this on your hit list, not many other places are doing it. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a unique experience! Came here for a friend's birthday and it did not disappoint, if you're looking for a cute cafe that's a little different, check this out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted for the weekend high tea experience which comes with a pot of tea and about 8-9 individually crafted pastries per person. It's all thai inspired so expect a lot of coconut and tropical flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cafe itself is gorgeous with lots of floral designs and even an outdoor patio space when the weather is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was super friendly and explained the pastries and even the optimal eating order for the best experience As a coconut lover I absolutely lovedd this high tea experience but I will say everything erred on the sweet side and there was only one savory pastry which we would've liked more of. I'd also recommend individually ordering pastries if you're not a coconut fan (most of my friends are not) as they have gorgeous non coconut options as well Bonus: if the weather's nice and you're looking for something fun to do in the area, walk up a couple blocks and take the tram to roosevelt island! Great nyc views and cool trip within the city read more

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Afternoon Tea for Two So lovely Tea was heartwarming Delicious Thai desserts Great service [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was inviting and kind[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sarisa Cafe - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Dessert 2.5/5 Service 4/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance 4.5/5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This aesthetically pleasing Thai cafe has been on my list, especially for their afternoon tea set, which you need to book ahead.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While the tea set itself looked incredibly cute, the taste was a let down. The mango sticky rice in the set in particular- the rice was hard and tasted old, almost like it had been left out. This was a stark contrast to the regular mango sticky rice parfait we ordered separately, that one had perfect, fresh-tasting rice and was delicious. It felt like many of the desserts from the tea set weren't fresh, and even the jasmine flower tea that came with it lacked any real jasmine fragrance. I'd probably recommend skipping the tea set and just order individual desserts instead. read more

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I had been on the hunt for this uniquely textured Thai dessert ever since my Thai friend had me try it and was going crazy looking for something similar. Mission ACCOMPLISHED. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This second floor Thai dessert cafe is located in midtown East right next to the 53rd Street Lexington Avenue train station stop and is, simply put, a DELIGHT.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is beautifully lit and decorated in gold everywhere with soothing music that brought me right back to Thailand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I explained to the woman at the register what I was looking for and she knew exactly what I was craving. I also ordered a hot matcha latte to pair with my craving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Next time I will make it a point to dine at their establishment even if for a quick few minutes because the ambiance was so soothing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Being that it's so easy to get to, I will probably be coming here more often than not. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's soo cute inside! Lovely seating, with a small outdoor patio as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The desserts are all presented beautifully. I liked the steamed pumpkins cake. It's not too sweet, and it's warm and chewy. The coconut pandan cake was good as well, but I thought the flavor of the cream on top was a bit overpowering. The pandan latte is good too! The staff are extremely friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels cozy and peaceful inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sarisa Cafe - coconut pandan cake, steamed pumpkins cake - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Thai. Dessert. Cafe. We don't have anything else like this in NYC, so by default Sarisa Cafe is kind of class valedictorian and prom king all in one. Fortunately, it also earns its title. Like all the other Millennials and Gen Z-ers flocking to the spot on a Sat afternoon, we got the Afternoon Tea and feasted on a bevy of delightfully "not too sweet" confections, including: - Steamed Coconut Layer Cake: Pillowy and coconutty - Mung Bean Cake: Starchy and coconutty - Steamed Coconut Custard with Sweet Coconut Filling: More coconuttiness for this coco lover mixed with the foodgasmic texture of custard - Golden Thread Pandan Cake: Not much pandan flavor and a bit dry - Coconut ice-cream shaped like snowman: Almost too cute to eat. Almost. - Coconut Tapioca: For those of who grew up on sago pearl desserts, this was just heaven. My fav of the batch. Honestly, the only real drawback of the experience was the tea itself. We opted for a simple pot of jasmine, and as gorgeous as the glass pot was, it contained too little actual tea--so it was constantly getting cold and diluted, and we were constantly asking for hot water refills. I'd still take this over the line at Tomi anyday. read more

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Really wanted to like this place and have it be my go-to, but the desserts were mediocre at best. The presentation is pretty, but once you get over the initial hype, you'll notice that there's really nothing special about the desserts, be it flavor (too subtle) or consistency (too pedantic). It's just overpriced gimmick. We came on a late Saturday afternoon, and the place was pretty empty, so we got pretty chill service. read more

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Met a friend who returned to NYC for a visit here for afternoon tea and some dessert [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can also watch the ladies make the beautiful cakes at the counter which my daughter loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cakes were beautifully designed. The pandan cake was my favorite... the Thai Ice tea croissant was also really nice too. Service was friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a lovely small outside deck at the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back with more friends read more

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Tried all the coconut deseerts Super super super basic plain basic desserts! The ovaltine drink was ok, but cheaply made and again basic for $8 Service Friendly; fine read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]oh my goodness this little upstairs cafe is so cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]we did tea time and it was so much fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] tea time was not a bad price --I believe like $35 (?)pp and you get a bunch of little desserts. I'm glad they give person an individual portion. Not really any tea selection, but the jasmine tea was good! service was great: our server was so friendly and explained everything. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is such a cute Thai cafe! Love the decor and mood. It gives off such an elegant feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sticky rice treats were delicious. As Asian would say, "Not too sweet." The ultimate compliment. I love things all pumpkin so the pumpkin sweets were my favorite. I also got the tiramisu latte which was also not too sweet. Service was quick and attentive. I will say it's a bit on the pricier end. I would come back for special occasions. However overall this was a wonderful experience. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A very cute Thai high tea place tucked away upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the desserts are coconut base. However, be warned that if you do make a reservation, you have to get one of the tea sets and even if you don't, everyone who is there needs to order a dessert. I feel like it's such a strict policy when not many people were there. I am also not a big fan of coconut so I wish there were more options that I can choose from. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Khanom Krok - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The cafe is stunning with great staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks Jennie. I love that I got to explore thai desserts. High end quality desserts and drinks. We went for afternoon tea. The pandan coffee was great. A good roast. The savory desserts were great. Spicy purple coconut with green lettuce refreshing. Coconut balls delicious. The coconut stuffed croissant was amazing. The shaved ice was refreshing and tasty. That may have been my favorite. read more

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The concept of the cafe is cool, but the food quality is really just good to look at, but not tasty to eat. Everything is just sweet and a bit flat, so it's disappointing for me that despite how things look, it was just not good tasting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are some cute areas to hang out, but the building is narrow, and it feels a bit claustrophobic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a coconut lovers paradise! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very cute cozy space up a flight of stairs and the entrance is to your right![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you wish to order their afternoon tea set, it is recommended that you make reservations ahead of time, but if you're just in the area and don't mind ordering a la carte- they do seat walk-ins! Prices are very reasonable and easy on the wallet! But don't expect a long menu because the menu is very limited and about 9/10 of the menu is coconut based and sweet! I ordered a coconut pandan cake and the sweet coconut cream on top is pretty good. You get thick pieces of juicy coconut flesh with the cream. I also got 1 of the 2 savory items they had and the chicken spread on the bread had a nice spice and the onion dip on the side complimented it well. Lastly, I got the steamed coconut layer cake. It had the texture and mouthfeel of mochi. It had the creamy and nutty taste of coconut, and no grainy flour on the exterior like you would when you eat a mochi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice cafe in an area full of restaurants where there may be long wait times- worth stopping in for an experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The Thai desserts here were so yummy! We got the pandan coconut cake, pandan croissant, and pandan fondue. We all clearly craved pandan haha. The best one was the cake!!!! They server high quality tea. The flower tea for 2 was fantastic and their London fog was the best we had on this weekend trip. Definitely worth a stop. Be sure not to miss them amongst the long line for Tomi Jazz!! This is well worth it and there's no 2hr wait. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

What a sweet treat and fun surprise! After only having tried English-style afternoon teas, this Thai-style tea set was such a new experience for us - each set comes with a variety of Thai desserts (mostly in the form of a jelly or steamed cakes) to complement Jasmine and Green teas. These desserts are the perfect "not too sweet" level - I really enjoyed the steamed pumpkin cake and mung bean cake. If you want to try the afternoon tea set ($65 for one tower for 2 people), make sure to reserve in advance! We were very thankful for the accommodations the Sarisa staff made for us. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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Was so excited about this place for some afternoon Asian dessert after an afternoon of walking around/shopping 5th avenue. Thai/Asian desserts, especially jellies and mochis, were right up our alley... but overall felt underwhelmed by this place. We didn't order the afternoon set because all the desserts are set for you with no customization. We ended up ordering a la carte. The service was the most disappointing. We ordered the afternoon tea for two, but they refused to give an extra cup (we had three girls). We ordered a ton of stuff and also got the turmeric latte as a third drink, so this minor inconvenience left a pretty bad taste. The three of us ended up sharing tea out of two cups. The desserts are pretty and aesthetic, but tiny and pricey... and they all mostly tasted the same after awhile. We did have to return one because it looked and tasted nothing like the description. It's an ok place to try for the experience, but poor on execution and customer experience. They just felt... stingy. read more

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My friend and I made a reservation for the afternoon tea for 2 at 7pm on a Friday. They only have the afternoon tea from Friday-Sunday, so be aware if you are interested in this experience! The reservation time is also an hour, so it would not be the place for a long catch-up. There is a really cute space for larger parties, and then two tables on the side. A larger party had booked at the same time, so we were relegated to the less fancy tables. There's a really great review by Melody C. below that details the specific desserts that came with the tea set ($65/party of 2 or $32.50/person). When the set was served, the waitress explained each thing to us, but we did not even remember what was what directly after she explained it. We took our best guesses based on the menu. The reason for this is because the flavors are pretty repetitive. If you want to do this, make sure you like coconut, starchy flavors like pandan or taro, and mung bean. I happen to thoroughly enjoy all those flavors, but I was still expecting a bit more variety. However, the set looked beautiful, and the designs on the jellies were very pretty. For me, this is a nice experience for the gram and to eat fancy dessert with tea. My friend and I agreed that we are glad we did it, but we would not go back. Out of context, I think the price is definitely not worth it, but for a fancy evening experience in midtown, I think $32.50 is fair. Because of the time limit, I would recommend it as a supplement to a date or similar occasion. However, they also have a separate area for people who are getting a la carte dessert, so if you want to splurge on less items, that is also an option. read more

Sarisa Cafe - $65 for 2: afternoon tea set - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

A dessert house through and through, so don't come here looking for a savory meal because you won't find one! I wanted to try their afternoon tea set for my birthday celebration, so I made a reservation for 7 people via email. They should make this process more efficient as it took a bit of back and forth and a couple of phone calls. My whole party was late on the day of, but the staff was very accommodating. There are two types of tea sets: $65 for a two-person set with 9 desserts each or $29 for a one-person set with 7 desserts. Since we had an uneven number, we got 3 of the two-person sets and 1 of the one-person set. Both sets were soo adorable, and the 2 desserts missing from the smaller set weren't notable. Do keep in mind that the one-person set is not presented in a tiered stand! This was my first time trying Thai-style afternoon tea, so I had no idea what to expect! I'm glad that a staff member came over to explain to us what the desserts were, though I had a bit of trouble understanding her. Golden thread - Aptly named because it looked like golden threads lumped together. It's made from egg yolks and boiled with syrup. I didn't like this at all because the egg yolk made it sort of savory but the syrup was sooo strong, so it was like artificially sweetened egg yolk if that makes sense. Cute how they added a tiny piece of gold flake in the center of basically all the desserts. 1/5 Taro Custard with Crunchy Shallots - Out of all the desserts, this one was the only one that didn't taste like a dessert but a savory treat instead. It was also my favorite. I couldn't taste the taro or shallots, but my friends said they did. This reminded me of the Century Egg Pastry commonly found in Chinese bakeries. I love that pastry, so maybe that's why I really liked this "dessert". 5/5 Sweet Sticky Rice Pudding with Longan - The name perfectly describes what it is. There was a whole piece of longan in the middle and sweet coconut sauce. I like mango sticky rice more. 3/5 Banana Bite with Sweet Coconut Sauce - Very interesting because it looked like a pan-fried meat patty and it also had quite a bite to it, unlike a regular banana. This wasn't my cup of tea. 2/5 Steamed Coconut Custard with Sweet Coconut Filling - Designed like flowers. The "petals" and the "flower center" should be eaten as a whole because the petals are salty while the center is sweet. It's easier to eat the whole thing at once anyway because it's so sticky; you really can't break it up with a spoon. 4/5 Mung Bean Cake - Molded as little fruits. They looked the cutest, and the glaze gave it a plastic shine! It came in a little basket for the single-person tea set. The outer layer was a thick "skin" of jelly, which reminded me of the viral grape candy in Japan where you can "peel" off the "skin". Inside was mung bean paste. 4/5 Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Cream - It's exactly what it sounds like! It's like green tapioca with some pieces of corn and topped with coconut cream. I don't usually eat tapioca or corn, so this didn't rock my boat. 3/5 Forget to Swallow (Leung Kluen) - Designed like flowers. The staff member said it's named "Forget to Swallow" because it's so delicious that customers forget to swallow, haha! I learned from a quick Google search that the dessert is made of mung bean flour and sugar and topped with a salted, fluffy coconut cream. It mainly tasted like a super smooth jello to me. This was my second favorite. 5/5 Steamed Pumpkin Cake - Molded into a flower shape! This was probably the biggest dessert in the tea set but most of the group agreed that this was one of their least favorites. This one is not included in the one-person tea set. 1/5 Blooming Tea Flower - Each set came with its own teapot but the flavor of the teas varied depending on the flower. I really liked mine because it had a strong jasmine taste but one other teapot had super bland tea. The staff kept on refilling the pots for us. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Afternoon tea Set for 2 Persons - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped by here today after hearing about it online. They were sold out of alot of foods, but the foods I had were all really good. My favorite by far was the taro with coconut cream. All of the dishes I had, had good coconut flavor and were super tasty. read more

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Saw this place recommended from an instagram reel and the afternoon tea set was too cute to miss! I emailed them at sarisacafe@gmail.com for a reservation on Friday and they responded later at night. I felt super lucky to squeeze in on a weekday, since there's definitely a lot of social media hype around this cafe so perhaps they're still figuring out how to accommodate demand, especially when weekends are booked full and everyone and their mom are trying to get photos here lol We came during a rainy afternoon and so the cafe was pretty empty and quiet, with a handful of people at the counter. They served us a blooming flower tea in a glass tea pot as well as a 3-tier stand full of traditional Thai desserts! I don't remember all of them but I do recall a lot of coconut cream/coconut pudding, mung bean paste, pandan flavors, and an interesting banana cake dessert! It wasn't super sweet nor was it really heavy (like some other afternoon teas) so it was perfect to combine with a light dinner. The mung bean shaped fruits/vegetables on the top layer were also really cute :) The afternoon tea set for 2 was $65 and overall we really enjoyed our time there!! The servers were nice and attentive, and we had a great time celebrating our anniversary and hope to come back to try some other desserts in the future! read more

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the khanom krok was the highlight of the visit. The waitress offered some complimentary cookies for the long wait of the khanom krok. It was worth the wait. If you are reading this at the restaurant and it is not thursday, you gotta come back on a Thursday because it is only available on Thursday. The pumpkin was alright, nothing too special. We made a reservation for the visit and we were seated right away. The inside atmosphere was nice. Feel free to bring a date or hang out with friends here read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute dessert cafe. I loved the colors of the chairs and the lighting and vines on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a nice outdoor patio in the back that you can use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unfortunately it was raining when I went so I didn't go outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very quiet and a super under rated place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the London Fog tea and it was really good read more

Sarisa Cafe - London Fog - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Ever had Thai dessert afternoon tea? Sarisa Cafe is a Thai dessert shop located on the 2nd floor of Little Thai Kitchen restaurant in Midtown. They specialize in made-from-scratch Thai desserts that they rotate daily. If you love South East asian desserts then this is the spot for your next afternoon tea. Peach was so welcoming and gave us the best introduction to all of their desserts. She told us the ingredients and shared stories about the sweets. Make sure to look at their menu to see which desserts they're serving for the day. Their Thai afternoon tea is only available on the weekends so book your seats in advance. Try to save the window seat for the best view and lighting! What's your go-to dessert? What's your favorite Asian dessert? I can eat mango sticky rice all day-everyday! Follow @whatsunique for food and travel tips! I grew up eating Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese desserts, so eating sweet sticky rice, coconut cream, and sweet beans always give me a nostalgic satisfaction. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Weekend Thai dessert afternoon tea during the Holidays @whatsunique - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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FOOD [4/5] ----------- + Sticky Rice with Egg Custard [5/5] My only complaint is that we didn't order a second round of these! I think they're a little pricey for how small they are but they taste ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The rice is sweet and gooey and the egg custard is cooked very well. + Golden Bean [2/5] The golden beans are cold and have a sandy/crumbly texture, with a strong coconut flavor. They are unique, just not my preference for dessert. I didn't enjoy them nearly as much as the other dessert. SERVICE [5/5] -------------- Excellent service! Super friendly and attentive. read more

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Wanted a quick coffee & snack near work and found this cafe on Yelp. Had no idea it was popular on social media but the cute decor & amazing sweets quickly clued me in on the gem we'd discovered. The staff was sweet & kind. The iced cappuccino was good and I totally could have eaten a couple more of the pandan pudding. Looking forward to going back! read more

Sarisa Cafe - Top: Thai Banana Cake with Chocolate Chip Bottom: Special of the day (Wednesday) pandan coconut pudding - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I walked in 30 minutes before the shop was closed. The waitress greeted me very friendly and didn't mind that fact I walked in late and want to dine in. The dessert is so yummy. Definitely recommend to try! read more

Sarisa Cafe - Thai coconut crepes - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly, I am so conflicted by this cafe. To start with the good: the service was wonderful. My friend and I reserved a time for afternoon tea and we were running really behind schedule. I really appreciated that they accommodated us even though we were almost 30mins behind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On arrival, I found the cafe to be comfortable, cozy, and delicately decorated with holiday decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The waiting area was also a nice touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once seated, the staff were friendly and helpful, and checked in on me as I waited for my friend without making me feel as if they're hovering- it was a nice touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]5 stars all around if just for the ambiance and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, I didn't particularly love the tea service. To start, we only had one tea option- and as a gal who loves her tea, that was my first disappointment. The flower tea itself wasn't bad, per se, but also wasn't the best. The dessert assortment was beautiful and delicately made, which I found visually appealing, but unfortunately the taste was sub par as well. The coconut layer cake especially tasted artificially sweet to my tongue, and that taste LINGERED. I found myself almost wishing we'd gone for their a la cart menu instead of their tea service. Would I recommend? I'd honestly avoid their tea service- there are better afternoon tea services available in the NYC area for sure. But as general experience of a lovely cafe with a nice cup of coffee/tea? Yes, I'd recommend. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very nice cafe in town[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . If you never try Thai dessert before I really recommend this cafe shop . Everything is delicious don't forget to order coconut matcha or some hot chocolate read more

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I made a reservation for afternoon tea for 2 which was a new experience trying Thai desserts that are art. For me, I only like mung bean cake, pandan cake, and coconut layer cake. Everything was nicely presented but I am just not a fan of it but it is a nice place for girls gathering. read more

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aesthetic 10/10. i think we got the best seat (2 couches across from each other facing a large window) because the ambiance otherwise seemed dimmer without the natural sunlight. i made an afternoon tea booking through resy and be aware - this automatically signs you up for an afternoon tea set per person. 4 people (no add-ons) ended up 165 with tip+tax (~41pp). not really worth it for what you get, in my opinion. Although the tower looks like it's filled with desserts, it's mostly just plastic flowers & leaves :(. the actual desserts were SO tiny and redundant. I think we had a total of 3-4 different types of desserts, all sweet besides one. the savory one was a tiny tiny meatball on a small orange block + a chili piece on top. we were all confused what this was, maybe we are just uncultured. i can confidently say i've had MUCH better thai dessert (not in nyc) so this was quite disappointing. I think most of what we got were the flower jellies, which were good but that's really it. there was a lot of mung bean. the tea was also meh felt very cheap and didn't compliment the desserts in any way... we felt rushed which was understandable because they seemed to have quite a few reservations lined up. just take note if you are planning to chill for a couple hours you probably only get 1.5. read more

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Highly recommend trying this unique Thai afternoon tea! It is $65 for a set for 2 people and you get to try many unique desserts. I enjoyed most of them and were surprised that a couple of them are savory too. The presentation was beautiful and you can tell the staff took a lot of time assembling each one. One tips is to add the list afternoon tea dessert assortment to the website (it's hard to remember which one is which after the staff explained it). I also didn't know the pricing until I got there so would be great to have that too. The size of the desserts are not great value but is a truly unique experience to try once! read more

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Must try hidden Thai dessert cafe! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unique concept and great ambience with great desserts and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place was so cute and so welcoming. The food for their tea time was delicious and it made the experience very fun. We reserved a table and when we got there we had a table with our name card on it. It took about 20 minutes for the tea to be prepared but it was a cute place to sit and just talk with your friends. They explain each of the desserts and give recommendations on which ones to try first. I would definitely be back for other pastries they have. read more

Sarisa Cafe - Afternoon Tea - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I had heard about this cute spot for afternoon tea and Thai desserts at this little cafe on Instagram (and a friend also sent it to me on Twitter), so I'd been wanting to try this whenever I visited New York. This place did not disappoint - the desserts and setup was so cute, which is exactly what I expected from afternoon tea. But not only being cute, the desserts were good and I had fun trying them. I enjoyed a pumpkin cake, mung bean jelly, and so many of the other things we tried. The staff was also friendly and attentive - good service in a beautiful space. read more

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A brand new Thai dessert place in one of the busiest streets of midtown east. Just upstairs from the co-owned Thai restaurant Little Thai Kitchen, Sarisa impresses with vibrant plantlife, glass panes to display every variety of dessert, and wood paneling in an immaculately clean space. As of this review, there is always a good amount of seating on weekdays. Unfortunately, afternoon tea dessert sets are only available on weekends, and RSVPs for those weekend spots are filled out several weeks in advance. There is currently no way to RSVP on the webiste; they must be DMed via FB or instagram and there is no guarantee of a response, perhaps due to understaffing. However, the in-person service there is fantastic. While I was disappointed on a weekday evening about not being able to get the afternoon tea, I was able to sample a few items: 1. Coconut milk jelly (2/5) - Really cute as an art piece, but otherwise fell flat in terms of taste; each piece was a homogenous blend of coconut milk. 2. Thai Coconut Pancake (5/5) - I didn't know that a warm coconut munchkin could have so much savoriness and bite; I could have had two orders of these on their own. Amazing crunch on the outside and chew from coconut flakes on the interior. 3. Three Musketeers/Bua Loy (4/5) - A warm dessert soup consisting of coconut milk and juice complimented by balls of pandan, taro, and pumpkin. It wasn't too sweet and was a nice palette cleanser. While disoragnized at open, I hope to get an RSVP in the future to sample the full menu. P.S. Some of the flowers on their plating aren't actually edible oops read more

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friendly and knowledgeable staff. tea was good, basic tea. the little pastries are fun and different; loved the little blue peanut rice ball with coconut milk the most. [[HIGHLIGHT]]calming and pretty environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sarisa Cafe - Afternoon Tea - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Came back to try more desserts. Absolutely loved each one I had but the winner today was the fried coconut balls and the Friday special. I love that each day they rotate their specials and have seasonal menus. So grateful to live close because I will be coming back. I personally prefer to order a la carte but their afternoon tea does look very tasty read more

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