Visually stunning French-Korean pastries & a unique dessert tasting menu. A must-try for dessert lovers!
This French-Korean patisserie, helmed by Chef Eunji Lee, offers an exquisite dessert experience. Renowned for its visually stunning and innovative creations, Lysee presents a unique tasting menu and a selection of pastries that blend traditional techniques with modern artistry. It's a destination for those seeking a refined and memorable sweet indulgence.
Lysee excels in French-Korean patisserie, offering a range of visually striking desserts and pastries. Standouts include their corn entremet/mousse cake, mille-feuille, kouign amann, and chocolate croissant, all praised for intricate flavors and presentation. Some find certain items, like a signature tiny cake, to be on the pricier side, but the overall consensus is high quality and unique flavor profiles.
"Highly recommended dishes include the corn entremet/mousse cake, mille-feuille, kouign amann, chocolate croissant, and mango tart. The corn brioche is also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Lysee for its exceptionally beautiful and delicious pastries, often highlighting its innovative flavors and artistic presentation. While some find it pricey, most agree the quality justifies the cost.
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Some customers find the prices to be on the higher side for pastries, and one commenter noted that a specific signature dessert was not as flavorful as expected.
"This user stated that Lysee's desserts are the best, although it is not a restaurant."
Positive"This commenter listed Lysée among other recommended bakeries."
Positive"This commenter agreed that Lysée is the correct answer for the best Korean bakery."
Positive"This commenter found Lysée to be overpriced."
Negative"This commenter praised Lysée for its delicious offerings, stating that the higher quality justifies the price compared to franchise options."
Positive"This commenter stated that Lysée is the top choice and acknowledged its premium pricing, noting a focus on upscale desserts rather than individual buns."
Positive"This commenter suggested Lysée as the best Korean bakery in NYC."
Positive"Lysee is listed as a bakery option that would be good to visit on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds."
Neutral"Lysee is located within a block of Gramercy Tavern and reservations are likely needed."
Neutral"This dessert place near Union Square offers several recommended items including VIC and mille-feuille. While the corn dessert is okay, the loaves and almond croissants are noted as having good texture but less flavor compared to other items."
Positive"This dessert place near Union Square offers a great mille-feuille. The corn dessert is recommended to skip."
Positive"This dessert place, located near Union Square, offers treats that are very 'Instagrammable' and might be particularly appealing to an 18-year-old."
Positive"This is a dessert place located near Union Square, recommended for its delicious treats."
Positive"This dessert place near Union Square was recently visited and found to be amazing. The glacé and oolong tea were particularly outstanding."
Positive"Lysee is a recommended dessert spot that is a bit expensive but great for a small splurge. They offer a dessert tasting menu and also serve tea and coffee for dine-in customers."
Positive"The VIC cake at Lysee is considered the best by this user, hands down."
Positive"This user reiterates that the recommended cake is at Lysee."
Positive"This user states that the recommended cake is at Lysee."
Positive"The Lysee cake at Lysee is recommended."
Positive"Lysee is recommended as a great option for takeaway items."
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