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NYC: Asian-Inspired Cafe Finds and Gems
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items New York City's asian cafe scene is absolutely unmatched--the only city I know with so many cafes that transport you straight to asia without needing to take a flight. Here's the only guide you'll need for the best cafe hopping of your dreams~
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Flushing
Manhattan
chinese-inspired tea house in the east village. this must be THE most beautiful cafe i have ever seen. makes you feel like you're in a scene straight out of a traditional chinese drama. star of the show is the tea set (be sure to share with a friend ...
Duo Cafe
vietnamese fruit coffee and banh mi! think mulberry nitro cold brew, traditional vietnamese egg coffee, and other nitro fruit coffees made from real fruit!
N25 Nitro Tea
japanese cafe with the most aesthetic food i've seen. the black sesame toast is BEAUTIFUL and a must. also love their chicken katsu over rice and uni pasta + grab a matcha. very popular on weekends for good reason!
Davelle
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the best asian-inspired fruit lattes! don't miss their papaya coconut milk latte, banana split with coconut, hawthorne cold brew, or coconut matcha! unique asian flavors with real fruit~
Not As Bitter
thai-owned cafe in the upper east side with orange juice americanos that took me back to my trip in bangkok. a delicious yogurt bowl and almond croissant, super cozy spot for brunch
Frame NYC
the CUTEST asian bakery/cafe in nyc with soup dumpling tarts, llama tarts, panda tarts and creampuffs, and so much more. this cafe is one of the few reasons i will trek to midtown. not only are their bakes adorable, they are some of the highest quali...
Bibble & Sip
the most GORGEOUS cakes, desserts, and other traditional chinese "not-too-sweet" treats with chinese-inspired flavors. think black sesame, osmanthus, matcha, and oolong. don't miss their black sesame lava crepe roll and the shanghainese salted egg po...
ANDO patisserie
Brooklyn
current OBSESSION: this cafe. the best muffin i have ever had was the seasonal kabocha (pumpkin) muffin here--paired so well with their black sesame latte and kabocha matcha. every baked good is so filled with love, full of flavor, and not too sweet ...
Tadaima
japanese matcha, onigiri, bentos, and pastries cafe. an absolute gem in brooklyn. try the matcha tiramisu latte and their onigiri set, or a hearty and delicious japanese bento if you're looking for a bigger meal. japanese-owned and very authentic. in...
Brooklyn Ball Factory
cat-themed japanese cafe! two locations, the "EAST" location has onigiri and cat shaped panini on the weekends~ don't miss their adorable cat merch, pastries, strawberry matcha, and black sesame latte!
KIJITORA East
Flushing
chinese-inspired desserts and milk/fruit tea! the most delicious black sesame cheesecake with such pure flavor. matcha creampuff is also amazing--they newly opened in the east village as well!
Sweet Cake
home to the VIRAL onigiri croissant! transports you straight to the cafes in south korean, can't find this anywhere else
Cafe W & Bakery / Dessert