Choice Korean- & French-inspired dessert shop serving viennoiserie, patisserie & gâteaux de voyage.
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Address: 44 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010
Website: https://www.lyseenyc.com/
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Got the very important chocolate cake, the namesake(the lysee) and petit Jardin.
I loved the savory elements in their deserts. The lysee was savory, crunchy and salty with caramel and toasted brown rice.
The petit Jardin had calamari cream on top and if you like coconut is the choice for you.
The chocolate cake was a very good chocolate cake but my least favorite of the three.
The packaging and presentation were spectacular. Will definitely be back here. Would rank over levain or Dominique ansel IMO
The craft even continues to their hot beverages. Some of the more unique drinks we had — Sweet Potato Latte and the Sujungwa (Cinnamon- Ginger) — were delicious, well-rounded, and not too sweet.
We were a group of 4 so we got to sit in the more secluded room in the back, facing the kitchen, which was cozy and private. The top floor is their “museum” where all of the delicious creations are displayed like art.
Definitely higher price point with mushroom quiche at $18.50, small tarts ranging from $16.50 – $18 and signature drinks starting at $9, but well worth a visit for a treat.
Our server Robin was knowledgeable on the menu, helpful, attentive, and friendly.
The pastries are exceptional and hit that perfect “not too sweet” note. The Corn is a must-try! Because the seating is so limited on the first floor, definitely book a reservation ahead of time. It’s a bit of a splurge, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion or a high-quality treat. Chef Eunji Lee’s Michelin expertise really shines through in every bite
Beautiful gallery of desserts upstairs where one can order takeout.
We loved the Corn mousse cake, which literally looks like an ear of corn and tastes delightfully nuanced rather than just sweet. Another favorite is the signature brown rice mousse cake, featuring toasted Korean brown rice mousse, caramel and pecan sablé — rich yet refined.
We tried the dessert tasting but felt we could have just got individual desserts instead of that. I’d recommend reserving in advance
I was treating my friend today and she loved how pretty desserts are. The second floor has a showroom and you could get to-go orders.
And the coffee was so good. My drink Maeshil sunset had Green Plum, Fresh Orange Juice, Yuja, and Sparkling Water in it.
The space is boutique-style, clean, and refreshingly non-commercialized. Deserts are available to-go. Seating is limited and the tables are small, but that only adds to its intimate charm. Service on my visit was excellent, even though I’ve seen mixed reviews.
Overall, Lysée has become my absolute favorite bakery in Manhattan – a place where artistry and flavor come together in every bite.
However…
When I made a reservation for the $60 per person bread omakase, run by fellow Koreans, I specifically requested a comfortable seat for my wife since she is pregnant. Yet we were seated at a hard chair table instead of a sofa table. In addition, while other tables had their water (free) refilled regularly, since we ordered sparkling water, we did not receive the same service. Moreover, I found it disappointing from a hygiene perspective that the head chef, who is also the owner, was standing at the counter where the breads were displayed ready-to-serve, laughing and chatting with guests directly over the food.