YuanYang Dessert (鸳鸯糖水铺) captures the essence of traditional Chinese desserts while presenting them in a polished and modern way. I’ve been here twice and each visit highlighted how much thought they put into ingredients, texture, and flavor balance.
On my first visit, the mango pomelo sago stood out as a refreshing Hong Kong classic the sweetness of ripe mango balanced by the slight bitterness of pomelo and creaminess of coconut milk. The roasted pear with peach gum and snow lotus seeds felt both elegant and nourishing, the pear naturally sweet while the jelly-like peach gum and lotus seeds added texture and health benefits. The soymilk pudding was silky with a subtle nuttiness from fresh soybeans, and the double-layer milk custard, a Shunde specialty, was rich yet delicate with its signature milk skin that melted smoothly on the palate.
On the second visit, the jasmine tea cheese pudding combined floral fragrance with creamy depth, creating an elegant bite. The vanilla ice cream with cappuccino egg pudding came topped with granola and oats, along with raisins ,I personally wasn’t a fan of the raisins, but the dessert overall still worked well, balancing the creaminess of ice cream, the light bitterness of cappuccino pudding, and the crunch from the toppings. The jasmine stove-boiled milk tea, served in a clay pot with red dates and jasmine flowers , was aromatic and comforting, brewed slowly for a rounded flavor with natural sweetness from the dates and earthy notes from the flower.
The shop itself is cozy and welcoming, and while prices can be a little on the higher side for the portion size, the overall quality and execution make it worthwhile. There’s also a small 1% surcharge for card payments, but it doesn’t take away from the experience. Overall it is a lovely spot for anyone who enjoys traditional Chinese sweets with a refined, modern touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joelle C
What a fantastic place! The tea I ordered was beyond delicious and the yuan yuag signature dessert was amazing! There were so many delicious healthy ingredients it was so comforting. The staff were also super pleasant. Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy Lee
Not bad and I would give it a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cecilia Lee
A lovely Asian dessert spot that really delivers on authenticity and atmosphere. I absolutely loved the pottery they use, it made the whole experience feel genuine, like stepping into a sweet shop in China.
Here's what we tried:
Ginger Pudding (4/5): A fun and authentic experience! I appreciated the preparation / processwhere you wait for it to solidify. It has a wonderfully strong, potent ginger flavor, which I loved.
Pandan Jelly (4/5): Very visually refreshing, but I did wish the jelly itself packed a little more of that pandan flavor.
Osmanthus Milk Tea (4/5): This milk tea was great. Just note that it's served in a beautiful, smaller pottery, which is perfect for sharing up to two people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
julie F.
Osmanthus Jelly with snow fungus dessert to go. Very tasty and Not too sweet, a perfect afternoon dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela B
High quality and a new experience for me, but wasn't for me in the end. The service is great though and the atmosphere is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Will Zhou
Way too sweet. Black sesame mochi and ginger milk were both cloyingly sweet, which is really an insult to Cantonese dessert. We all know 不太甜 is the goal here.
They should reduce the sugar by 40%.
Shako Liu
I really enjoy seeing the elevation of Chinese desserts undertaken by the contemporary chefs and restauranteurs. It’s a such a neglected category and they are actively filling the gap, exemplified by this cafe. The presentation is artsy, the taste is authentic and it’s overall a very lovely experience. They also have a savory menu besides sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick S
YuanYang is a smaller dessert shop located in Flushing, serving light desserts typically not found in other stores.
The staff are friendly and brings the food out quickly. The food can take a bit depending on how hectic it is, and also since each dish is handmade and made to order.
We got the signature Ginger Milk Pudding, mango sago, and red bean paste. The Ginger milk pudding comes in a timer, and it results in a silky pudding that is light, not too strong of a ginger taste but also really good. The mango sago is also pretty good, but very similar to other places. I didn't really enjoy the red bean paste or black sesame, but the others did.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
jessie lin
The desserts are good, but the store needs to turn on the air conditioning
The ginger milk pudding here is divine - if you're a fan of ginger this is an absolute must.
Traditional chinese desserts that are very well executed.
Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Park
Yummy taro mochi red bean drink!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
He Wi
Excellent place! Desserts were so good, not too sweet (read: less unhealthy). Service was friendly and quick. They spoke good English. Interior design was very good for a place to eat (at least they’re trying, but not desperate; and finding that good balance is really not that easy). Anyway, we ordered the signature dessert (the black rice was my fave maybe because it’s the sweetest, but combined with the other parts, they just tasted perfect) and taro matcha drink. Price was also pretty decent for the portion. In fact, this is the best Asian dessert place in NYC so far. They should open one in Manhattan!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thao Tran
We came by for dessert and enjoyed the fermented rice and longan shaved ice! Simple yet satisfying flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jimmy Liang
Great selection of light creamy desserts! For you coconut and fruit dessert lovers, this place is like the ultimate jackpot for that! So good and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg. The restaurant wasn’t too big, but it wasn’t packed either. Great getaway for something cold and sweet on a summer day! Gets my approval for sure!
YuanYang Dessert (鸳鸯糖水铺) captures the essence of traditional Chinese desserts while presenting them in a polished and modern way. I’ve been here twice and each visit highlighted how much thought they put into ingredients, texture, and flavor balance.
On my first visit, the mango pomelo sago stood out as a refreshing Hong Kong classic the sweetness of ripe mango balanced by the slight bitterness of pomelo and creaminess of coconut milk. The roasted pear with peach gum and snow lotus seeds felt both elegant and nourishing, the pear naturally sweet while the jelly-like peach gum and lotus seeds added texture and health benefits. The soymilk pudding was silky with a subtle nuttiness from fresh soybeans, and the double-layer milk custard, a Shunde specialty, was rich yet delicate with its signature milk skin that melted smoothly on the palate.
On the second visit, the jasmine tea cheese pudding combined floral fragrance with creamy depth, creating an elegant bite. The vanilla ice cream with cappuccino egg pudding came topped with granola and oats, along with raisins ,I personally wasn’t a fan of the raisins, but the dessert overall still worked well, balancing the creaminess of ice cream, the light bitterness of cappuccino pudding, and the crunch from the toppings. The jasmine stove-boiled milk tea, served in a clay pot with red dates and jasmine flowers , was aromatic and comforting, brewed slowly for a rounded flavor with natural sweetness from the dates and earthy notes from the flower.
The shop itself is cozy and welcoming, and while prices can be a little on the higher side for the portion size, the overall quality and execution make it worthwhile. There’s also a small 1% surcharge for card payments, but it doesn’t take away from the experience. Overall it is a lovely spot for anyone who enjoys traditional Chinese sweets with a refined, modern touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
What a fantastic place! The tea I ordered was beyond delicious and the yuan yuag signature dessert was amazing! There were so many delicious healthy ingredients it was so comforting. The staff were also super pleasant. Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad and I would give it a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A lovely Asian dessert spot that really delivers on authenticity and atmosphere. I absolutely loved the pottery they use, it made the whole experience feel genuine, like stepping into a sweet shop in China.
Here's what we tried:
Ginger Pudding (4/5): A fun and authentic experience! I appreciated the preparation / processwhere you wait for it to solidify. It has a wonderfully strong, potent ginger flavor, which I loved.
Pandan Jelly (4/5): Very visually refreshing, but I did wish the jelly itself packed a little more of that pandan flavor.
Osmanthus Milk Tea (4/5): This milk tea was great. Just note that it's served in a beautiful, smaller pottery, which is perfect for sharing up to two people
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Osmanthus Jelly with snow fungus dessert to go. Very tasty and Not too sweet, a perfect afternoon dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
High quality and a new experience for me, but wasn't for me in the end. The service is great though and the atmosphere is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Way too sweet. Black sesame mochi and ginger milk were both cloyingly sweet, which is really an insult to Cantonese dessert. We all know 不太甜 is the goal here.
They should reduce the sugar by 40%.
I really enjoy seeing the elevation of Chinese desserts undertaken by the contemporary chefs and restauranteurs. It’s a such a neglected category and they are actively filling the gap, exemplified by this cafe. The presentation is artsy, the taste is authentic and it’s overall a very lovely experience. They also have a savory menu besides sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YuanYang is a smaller dessert shop located in Flushing, serving light desserts typically not found in other stores.
The staff are friendly and brings the food out quickly. The food can take a bit depending on how hectic it is, and also since each dish is handmade and made to order.
We got the signature Ginger Milk Pudding, mango sago, and red bean paste. The Ginger milk pudding comes in a timer, and it results in a silky pudding that is light, not too strong of a ginger taste but also really good. The mango sago is also pretty good, but very similar to other places. I didn't really enjoy the red bean paste or black sesame, but the others did.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The desserts are good, but the store needs to turn on the air conditioning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The ginger milk pudding here is divine - if you're a fan of ginger this is an absolute must.
Traditional chinese desserts that are very well executed.
Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy taro mochi red bean drink!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent place! Desserts were so good, not too sweet (read: less unhealthy). Service was friendly and quick. They spoke good English. Interior design was very good for a place to eat (at least they’re trying, but not desperate; and finding that good balance is really not that easy). Anyway, we ordered the signature dessert (the black rice was my fave maybe because it’s the sweetest, but combined with the other parts, they just tasted perfect) and taro matcha drink. Price was also pretty decent for the portion. In fact, this is the best Asian dessert place in NYC so far. They should open one in Manhattan!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came by for dessert and enjoyed the fermented rice and longan shaved ice! Simple yet satisfying flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great selection of light creamy desserts! For you coconut and fruit dessert lovers, this place is like the ultimate jackpot for that! So good and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg. The restaurant wasn’t too big, but it wasn’t packed either. Great getaway for something cold and sweet on a summer day! Gets my approval for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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